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Nebius stock was rising again after investors got more detail on Nvidia's investment in the highflying neocloud.

Earnings are arguably the most important single number on a company's quarterly financial report. Wall Street clearly dives into all of the other metrics and management's input, but the EPS figure helps cut through all the noise.

The earnings figure itself is key, of course, but a beat or miss on the bottom line can sometimes be just as, if not more, important. Therefore, investors should consider paying close attention to these earnings surprises, as a big beat can help a stock climb and vice versa.

The ability to identify stocks that are likely to top quarterly earnings expectations can be profitable, but it's no simple task. Here at Zacks, our Earnings ESP filter helps make things easier.

The Zacks Earnings ESP, ExplainedThe Zacks Earnings ESP, or Expected Surprise Prediction, aims to find earnings surprises by focusing on the most recent analyst revisions. The basic premise is that if an analyst reevaluates their earnings estimate ahead of an earnings release, it means they likely have new information that could possibly be more accurate.

The core of the ESP model is comparing the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate, where the resulting percentage difference between the two equals the Expected Surprise Prediction. The Zacks Rank is also factored into the ESP metric to better help find companies that appear poised to top their next bottom-line consensus estimate, which will hopefully help lift the stock price.

Bringing together a positive earnings ESP alongside a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better has helped stocks report a positive earnings surprise 70% of the time. Furthermore, by using these parameters, investors have seen 28.3% annual returns on average, according to our 10 year backtest.

Stocks with a ranking of #3 (Hold), or 60% of all stocks covered by the Zacks Rank, are expected to perform in-line with the broader market. Stocks with rankings of #2 (Buy) and #1 (Strong Buy), or the top 15% and top 5% of stocks, respectively, should outperform the market; Strong Buy stocks should outperform more than any other rank.

Should You Consider Monolithic Power?Now that we understand what the ESP is and how beneficial it can be, let's dive into a stock that currently fits the bill. Monolithic Power (MPWR - Free Report) earns a #2 (Buy) right now and its Most Accurate Estimate sits at $5.94 a share, just nine days from its upcoming earnings release on July 30, 2026.

MPWR has an Earnings ESP figure of +1.00%, which, as explained above, is calculated by taking the percentage difference between the $5.94 Most Accurate Estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.88. Monolithic Power is one of a large database of stocks with positive ESPs. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.

MPWR is part of a big group of Computer and Technology stocks that boast a positive ESP, and investors may want to take a look at Nvidia (NVDA - Free Report) as well.

Nvidia, which is readying to report earnings on August 26, 2026, sits at a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) right now. Its Most Accurate Estimate is currently $2.10 a share, and NVDA is 36 days out from its next earnings report.

For Nvidia, the percentage difference between its Most Accurate Estimate and its Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.09 is +0.52%.

MPWR and NVDA's positive ESP metrics may signal that a positive earnings surprise for both stocks is on the horizon.

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Andra AP fonden reduced its position in shares of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T – Free Report) by 40.3% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 728,787 shares of the technology company’s stock after selling 491,513 shares during the quarter. Andra AP fonden’s holdings in AT&T were worth $21,128,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in shares of AT&T during the fourth quarter worth approximately $2,181,977,000. Amundi boosted its stake in shares of AT&T by 67.5% during the 3rd quarter. Amundi now owns 42,295,492 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $1,094,184,000 after buying an additional 17,040,328 shares during the period. Alyeska Investment Group L.P. grew its holdings in shares of AT&T by 620.8% during the 4th quarter. Alyeska Investment Group L.P. now owns 11,891,778 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $295,392,000 after acquiring an additional 10,241,949 shares in the last quarter. State Street Corp grew its holdings in shares of AT&T by 2.6% during the 4th quarter. State Street Corp now owns 332,089,723 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $8,249,109,000 after acquiring an additional 8,314,678 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership increased its stake in shares of AT&T by 49.2% in the fourth quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 25,155,597 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $624,865,000 after acquiring an additional 8,297,201 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 57.10% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of equities research analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Citigroup raised their price target on AT&T from $29.00 to $31.50 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, March 23rd. Barclays dropped their price objective on AT&T from $26.00 to $24.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, July 8th. KeyCorp raised their price objective on shares of AT&T from $30.00 to $36.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, March 25th. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of AT&T from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Friday, May 29th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company initiated coverage on shares of AT&T in a research note on Wednesday, July 8th. They set an “underweight” rating and a $18.00 price target on the stock. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have issued a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $29.14.

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Trending Headlines about AT&T Here are the key news stories impacting AT&T this week:

Positive Sentiment: AT&T is set to raise some home internet plan prices by $5, which could lift average revenue per user and improve near-term margins. These AT&T home internet plans are getting a $5 price hike Positive Sentiment: EDO said AT&T had one of the most engaging ads during FIFA World Cup 2026™, suggesting its marketing is resonating with viewers and potentially supporting brand strength. Kalshi, Oura Ring, and AT&T Score the Most Engaging Ads of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, ranked by TV outcomes data on edo.com/worldcup Neutral Sentiment: AT&T is working with major peers on a network-level tool to fight AI-driven identity fraud and is also testing low-latency 5G mobility technology, highlighting ongoing innovation but no immediate financial impact. AT&T (T) Takes On Identity Fraud While Testing Real Time 5G Mobility Neutral Sentiment: AT&T disclosed $2.65 million in Q2 lobbying spending, focused on broadband, spectrum, cybersecurity, and telecom policy issues that are important to the business but unlikely to move the stock on their own. Lobbying Update: $2,650,000 of AT&T SERVICES INC AND ITS AFFILIATES lobbying was just disclosed Neutral Sentiment: RBC Capital lowered its price target on AT&T to $27 from $31 while keeping an outperform rating, which is mildly positive overall but signals a slightly less optimistic valuation view. AT&T had its price target lowered by Royal Bank Of Canada from $31.00 to $27.00. Negative Sentiment: News that AT&T may raise home internet prices for lower-income customers could trigger churn concerns and political backlash, partially offsetting the benefit of higher pricing. AT&T is raising prices again, and this time low-income customers won’t be spared AT&T Stock Performance Shares of NYSE T opened at $22.00 on Tuesday. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $22.92 and its 200-day simple moving average is $25.28. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05, a quick ratio of 0.87 and a current ratio of 0.92. AT&T Inc. has a 52 week low of $19.89 and a 52 week high of $29.79. The firm has a market cap of $152.83 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 7.38, a P/E/G ratio of 0.86 and a beta of 0.24.

AT&T (NYSE:T – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, April 22nd. The technology company reported $0.57 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.55 by $0.02. AT&T had a return on equity of 12.49% and a net margin of 16.94%.The firm had revenue of $31.51 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $31.29 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.51 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 2.9% on a year-over-year basis. AT&T has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.250-2.350 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts expect that AT&T Inc. will post 2.32 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

AT&T Dividend Announcement The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 3rd. Stockholders of record on Friday, July 10th will be paid a $0.2775 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, July 10th. This represents a $1.11 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.0%. AT&T’s payout ratio is presently 37.25%.

AT&T Profile (Free Report)

AT&T Inc is a global telecommunications company that provides a broad range of communications and digital entertainment services. Its core activities include consumer and business wireless services, broadband and fiber internet, and network infrastructure. The company operates branded wireless services through AT&T Mobility and deploys fixed-line and fiber networks to deliver high-speed internet and related home services.

AT&T’s product and service portfolio spans mobile voice and data plans, smartphones and device sales, home internet (including fiber-to-the-home where available), and managed connectivity solutions for enterprise customers.

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Netflix (NFLX - Free Report) is one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com visitors lately. So, it might be a good idea to review some of the factors that might affect the near-term performance of the stock.

Shares of this internet video service have returned -7.2% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.6% change. The Zacks Broadcast Radio and Television industry, to which Netflix belongs, has lost 7.4% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in the near term?

Although media reports or rumors about a significant change in a company's business prospects usually cause its stock to trend and lead to an immediate price change, there are always certain fundamental factors that ultimately drive the buy-and-hold decision.

Revisions to Earnings EstimatesHere at Zacks, we prioritize appraising the change in the projection of a company's future earnings over anything else. That's because we believe the present value of its future stream of earnings is what determines the fair value for its stock.

We essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up. A higher fair value than the current market price drives investors' interest in buying the stock, leading to its price moving higher. This is why empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.

Netflix is expected to post earnings of $0.82 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +39%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -1.5%.

The consensus earnings estimate of $3.6 for the current fiscal year indicates a year-over-year change of +42.3%. This estimate has changed -0.1% over the last 30 days.

For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $3.84 indicates a change of +6.9% from what Netflix is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed -0.3%.

Having a strong externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, offers a more conclusive picture of a stock's price direction in the near term, since it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. Due to the size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, Netflix is rated Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:

12 Month EPS

Revenue Growth ForecastWhile earnings growth is arguably the most superior indicator of a company's financial health, nothing happens as such if a business isn't able to grow its revenues. After all, it's nearly impossible for a company to increase its earnings for an extended period without increasing its revenues. So, it's important to know a company's potential revenue growth.

In the case of Netflix, the consensus sales estimate of $12.89 billion for the current quarter points to a year-over-year change of +12%. The $51.32 billion and $57.31 billion estimates for the current and next fiscal years indicate changes of +13.6% and +11.7%, respectively.

Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryNetflix reported revenues of $12.56 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +13.4%. EPS of $0.8 for the same period compares with $0.72 a year ago.

Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $12.57 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of -0.1%. The EPS surprise was +1.27%.

Over the last four quarters, Netflix surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times. The company topped consensus revenue estimates two times over this period.

ValuationWithout considering a stock's valuation, no investment decision can be efficient. In predicting a stock's future price performance, it's crucial to determine whether its current price correctly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects.

Comparing the current value of a company's valuation multiples, such as its price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), to its own historical values helps ascertain whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, whereas comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of how reasonable its stock price is.

As part of the Zacks Style Scores system, the Zacks Value Style Score (which evaluates both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics) organizes stocks into five groups ranging from A to F (A is better than B; B is better than C; and so on), making it helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.

Netflix is graded D on this front, indicating that it is trading at a premium to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.

ConclusionThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Netflix. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

Key points

Financial wellbeing of employees at U.S. companies rebounds to a four-year high, with 55% reporting they feel good or excellent. While overall debt-related stress dropped year-over-year, economic anxiety remains a top financial stressor. Retirement confidence climbs, with 73% of employees feeling on track, a 6-point gain from 2025. , /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America today released its 2026 Workplace Benefits Report (PDF) in partnership with Bank of America Institute, revealing American workers are taking proactive steps to improve their financial wellbeing and save with greater confidence. While economic challenges remain, the report finds that workers at U.S. companies are increasingly turning to their employers to help them build long-term financial stability.

Employees Report Positive Financial Well-Being

Employee Stressors

The report finds that overall employee financial wellbeing reached a four-year high of 55%, an 11-point increase from 2023. This sense of wellbeing is also reflected when employees consider the future: two-thirds (66%) expressed career optimism over the next three years. However, even amid this optimism, employees say the economy (76%) and inflation (62%) cause them stress, and three-quarters (75%) cite cost of living as a challenge to their financial security.

The report also reveals a disconnect: while 71% of employers rate their workforce's financial wellbeing as good or excellent, only 55% of employees agree, indicating employers are underestimating the day-to-day financial struggles of their workforce.

"We're seeing real progress for American workers as overall financial wellness steadily rebounds to a four-year high," said Stacy Bucchere, Managing Director of Workplace Benefits Client Management at Bank of America. "However, employees are still navigating complex financial circumstances that require proactive support from employers to help build long-term stability."

Retirement confidence climbs, younger workers start saving earlier

"Saving for retirement remains a top priority for American workers, and more are feeling on track toward their retirement savings goals," said Kai Walker, Managing Director of Workplace Benefits Research. "Perhaps most encouraging is that the youngest generation in the workforce is starting to save for retirement a full decade earlier than their older peers." 

The report's findings show that:

70% of employees cite retirement savings as a top financial goal. 73% of employees feel confident that their savings are on track for retirement, a 6-point gain from 2025. Gen Z employees are beginning to save at an average age of 24, compared to Boomers who started at an average age of 34. The report also uncovered an underutilized savings opportunity for many employees. While more than 6 in 10 employers currently offer a healthcare plan with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) – and more than 80% of employees with access to an HSA actively contribute – nearly half of participants are making regular withdrawals rather than investing or saving the funds for the future.

Employees make progress on immediate financial goals

Though saving for retirement remains a top priority for American workers, employees are also working toward short-term financial goals, including building emergency savings, which is a top priority for 44% of workers. Nearly 60% of employees say they have hit their emergency savings goal in 2026 – a 10-point increase when compared to 2025.

Employees have also made progress on paying down debt. Stress around debt has decreased 6 points since 2025, and the percentage of employees who say they have credit card debt is now 45%, down 11 points since last year. Even with these gains, employees are looking at employers to support them with debt management: the report indicates almost 1 in 3 employees say that having a financial advisor to help them create a personalized debt management plan would be valuable.

Workplace benefits are a decisive differentiator

As the labor market remains highly competitive in 2026, employee retention is a top business priority. The report indicates that more than 1 in 3 employees have left or considered leaving their job in the past year.

Comprehensive benefits packages are proving to be a competitive advantage:

39% of employees report that they remain loyal to their current employer specifically because of a competitive benefits package. 48% of employers who have successfully attracted top talent in the past year credit their workplace benefits as a leading factor. 9 out of 10 employers who offer financial wellness programs report reaping measurable returns, including higher employee satisfaction, improved productivity, deeper engagement and enhanced retention. "These findings demonstrate the mutual value of financial wellness programs to both employees and employers," said John Quinn, Managing Director of Workplace Benefits Product & Platform Management at Bank of America. "In today's labor market, workplace benefits are no longer just a recruitment checklist item; they're a key to stronger workforces. This is especially true for small businesses that report having a harder time engaging top talent. A strong benefits offering can help even the playing field."

The report found that many employers are not yet leveraging emerging technology like AI to assess and enhance benefits offerings. While 87% of employers report using AI, only 52% use it for benefits administration, and just 35% use it to track benefits usage and engagement.

Frequently asked questions

Question: Where can I find the full Workplace Benefits Report?
Answer: The full 2026 Workplace Benefits Report (PDF) can be found in the Bank of America Newsroom.

Question: What is Workplace Benefits at Bank of America?
Answer: Bank of America Workplace Benefits provides guidance and solutions that help businesses support their employees' short- and long-term goals. Our dedicated team of experts has years of experience and supports companies with plan selection, setup and ongoing maintenance, making the process seamless for plan sponsors.

Question: What Workplace Benefits solutions and services does Bank of America offer its clients?
Answer: Through retirement and benefit plans1, health benefit accounts2, employee banking solutions2, stock plan services1 and more, seamlessly integrated across its full set of financial capabilities, employees have a more holistic view of their financial lives, so they get the benefits most relevant to what they need today and aligned to their goals for tomorrow.

Workplace Benefits Report Methodology

Escalent surveyed a national sample of 941 employees who are working full-time and participate in 401(k) plans, and 806 employers who offer both a 401(k) plan and have sole or shared responsibility for decisions made in the plan. The survey was conducted between December 4, 2025, and January 26, 2026. To qualify, employees had to be current participants in a 401(k) plan, and employers had to offer a 401(k) plan option. Neither was required to work with Bank of America, which was not identified as the sponsor of the study.

Bank of America Institute

Bank of America Institute is dedicated to uncovering powerful insights that move business and society forward. Established in 2022, the Institute is a think tank that draws on data and analyses from across the bank and the world to provide timely and original perspectives on the economy, sustainability, and global transformation. The Institute leverages the depth and breadth of the bank's proprietary data, from nearly 70 million consumer and small business clients, four point five two trillion dollars$4.52T in total payments in 2025 and one point two trillion dollars$1.2T in consumer and wealth management deposits. From this robust data set, the Institute provides a unique perspective on the health of the economy. It also elevates thought leadership from throughout the bank that addresses long-term trends and shares these findings with the general public.

Bank of America

Bank of America is one of the world's leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving nearly 70 million clients with approximately 3,500 retail financial centers, approximately 15,000 ATMs (automated teller machines) and award-winning digital banking with approximately 60 million verified digital users. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. As the #1 small business lender in the United States (FDIC), Bank of America offers industry leading support to approximately 4 million small business households through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients through operations across the United States, its territories and more than 35 countries and/or jurisdictions. Bank of America Corporation stock (NYSE: BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Workplace Benefits is the institutional retirement and benefits business of Bank of America Corporation ("BofA Corp.") operating under the name "Bank of America." Investment advisory and brokerage services are provided by wholly owned non-bank affiliates of BofA Corp., including Merrill Lynch Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (also referred to as "MLPF&S" or "Merrill"), a dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser and Member SIPC. Banking activities may be performed by wholly owned banking affiliates of BofA Corp., including Bank of America, N.A., Member FDIC.

Visit BofA Fast Facts for more information about the company.

Reporters may contact

Anu Ahluwalia, Bank of America
Phone: 1.646.855.3375
[email protected]

MAP# 9016405

Important disclosures
Investment products

Are Not FDIC Insured  

Are Not Bank Guaranteed  

May Lose Value  

Footnotes
1 Investment products are available from Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated.
2 Bank products are available from Bank of America, N.A., and affiliated banks.

SOURCE Bank of America Corporation

Posted by Defense World Staff on Jul 21st, 2026

Andra AP fonden boosted its stake in shares of Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT – Free Report) by 120.9% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 699,040 shares of the retailer’s stock after buying an additional 382,540 shares during the period. Walmart makes up about 1.1% of Andra AP fonden’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 12th largest holding. Andra AP fonden’s holdings in Walmart were worth $86,877,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of WMT. Advisortrust Partners LLC grew its stake in Walmart by 20.2% during the first quarter. Advisortrust Partners LLC now owns 67,142 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $8,344,000 after buying an additional 11,283 shares during the period. Union Bancaire Privee UBP SA increased its holdings in Walmart by 253.3% in the 1st quarter. Union Bancaire Privee UBP SA now owns 384,034 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $47,728,000 after purchasing an additional 275,337 shares in the last quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC lifted its stake in shares of Walmart by 2.9% during the first quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC now owns 2,416,580 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $300,333,000 after purchasing an additional 68,632 shares in the last quarter. Vise Technologies Inc. boosted its position in shares of Walmart by 42.1% in the fourth quarter. Vise Technologies Inc. now owns 275,341 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $30,676,000 after buying an additional 81,635 shares during the period. Finally, Gerald Baker Financial Group LLC acquired a new position in Walmart during the 1st quarter worth approximately $20,016,000. 26.76% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Insider Activity at Walmart In other news, EVP Latriece Watkins sold 11,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $118.97, for a total transaction of $1,308,670.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 120,203 shares in the company, valued at approximately $14,300,550.91. This represents a 8.38% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, EVP David W. Guggina sold 11,978 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, June 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $119.82, for a total value of $1,435,203.96. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 125,067 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $14,985,527.94. The trade was a 8.74% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last three months, insiders sold 87,145 shares of company stock valued at $10,691,920. 0.09% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several brokerages have issued reports on WMT. Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Walmart in a research report on Monday, June 8th. Piper Sandler restated an “overweight” rating on shares of Walmart in a research note on Monday, June 8th. BNP Paribas Exane lowered their price target on shares of Walmart from $147.00 to $146.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Friday, May 22nd. Wolfe Research reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $137.00 price objective (up from $135.00) on shares of Walmart in a report on Monday, May 11th. Finally, Guggenheim upped their price objective on shares of Walmart from $120.00 to $137.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, April 13th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-one have assigned a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $138.85.

View Our Latest Report on WMT

Walmart Stock Performance WMT stock opened at $112.20 on Tuesday. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $118.51 and its 200 day simple moving average is $122.11. Walmart Inc. has a 12-month low of $95.10 and a 12-month high of $135.15. The firm has a market cap of $892.90 billion, a P/E ratio of 39.37, a P/E/G ratio of 4.26 and a beta of 0.60. The company has a current ratio of 0.77, a quick ratio of 0.23 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, May 21st. The retailer reported $0.66 earnings per share for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $0.66. The firm had revenue of $177.75 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $174.84 billion. Walmart had a net margin of 3.13% and a return on equity of 21.25%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.61 earnings per share. Walmart has set its FY 2027 guidance at 2.750-2.850 EPS and its Q2 2027 guidance at 0.720-0.740 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Walmart Inc. will post 2.89 EPS for the current year.

About Walmart (Free Report)

Walmart is a multinational retail corporation that operates a broad portfolio of store formats and digital services. Its core business includes large-format supercenters, discount department stores, neighborhood grocery stores and a membership warehouse chain, Sam’s Club. The company’s merchandising mix covers groceries, household goods, apparel, electronics and pharmacy services, supplemented by private-label products and category-specific offerings. Walmart pairs its physical store network with online platforms and mobile applications to provide omnichannel shopping, fulfillment and delivery options for consumers and businesses.

The company was founded by Sam Walton, who opened the first store in Rogers, Arkansas in 1962; it is headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas.

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A ramp-up in fighting between the U.S. and Iran over the weekend has left Wall Street reconsidering its expectations for the war's economic impact.

The U.S. completed its 10th straight night of strikes against Iran on Monday, after the Houthis in Yemen declared a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia. This comes after a third service member died amid recent fighting that could mean the war is entering a longer-term and deadlier era. President Donald Trump vowed the U.S. would retaliate, saying in a Truth Social post "they will pay."

Investors appear to keep brushing off the latest flareup in tensions, with the S&P 500 only fell marginally in Monday's session after a losing week. It also remains just 2% below its all-time high set in June. Still, economists are worried that energy prices once again ascending could weigh on consumers and the broader economy.

'All about duration'As far as the stock market goes, the war in the Middle East has had little impact. Since sagging to a closing low of 6,343.72 in late March, the S&P 500 has bounced to all-time highs. That's in large part due to the assumption that neither the U.S. nor Iran will want a return to outright war — an undesirable outcome, as both stand to lose if the global economy tips into a recession. 

Investors have instead shifted their focus to fundamentals, given that the strength of corporate earnings has picked up speed since the start of the second-quarter reporting season. Last week's softer-than-expected inflation data also added to investor optimism.

But investors can't ignore the recent spike in oil prices, nor the rise in bond yields, for long. Brent crude briefly topped $90 a barrel on Monday and hovered just below that level on Tuesday. The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield traded above 4.6% on Monday— a key level watched by traders. It remained near that mark on Tuesday.

If crude and the 10-year Treasury yield continue to rise — or stay elevated for longer than investors were hoping for — Wall Street might have to start pricing in changes to inflation expectations and monetary policy that will eventually hit a company's bottom line. 

"It's about duration," said Art Hogan, chief market strategist at B. Riley Wealth. "If we're above $85 or $90 into the end of the year, I suspect that the earnings estimates for this year would have to be trimmed." 

Hogan said the S&P 500 could fall into a correction in a worst-case scenario. But he also specified that the broader index will be helped in part by tech — its largest sector which is also relatively insulated from higher energy prices. Tech has a 38% weighting in the S&P 500, while energy accounts for just 3%, according to S&P Global.

Financials and healthcare are other two sectors that could continue to benefit from secular tailwinds, regardless of higher oil prices. The energy sector and logistics companies that rely on fuel are likely to be the biggest laggards. Ryanair, for example, said on Monday that its weak first-quarter profits reflected delayed bookings because of the Middle East crisis.

The region will be carefully watched for any escalation that deters passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

Marko Papic, macro and geopolitical strategist at BCA Research, said he's keeping an eye on whether Iran's hardliners gain more power, or if the U.S. increases the number of troops sent to the Middle East.

Others, however, remain confident in the market, expecting the geopolitical outlook will only improve in the second half of the year. JPMorgan's Mislav Matejka said he's sticking to the playbook he's had since the latter half of March — one in which he uses the rising conflict to continue adding to the dips. 

"We continue to believe that investors should use the dips driven by geopolitical head-lines to add exposure," Matejka wrote earlier this month. "We believe the market has become increasingly adept at pricing geopolitical risk as transitory." 

'All downside'Economists are concerned about what a potential rebound in fuel prices as a result of the ramp-up in fighting will mean for U.S. consumers and the businesses that serve them.

"There's nothing but downside here for the U.S. and global economies," said Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics. "Obviously, a lot depends on exactly how this all plays out and what it means for oil and other commodity prices. But it's all downside."

The average American household has lost around $1,100 so far from the war, a figure that includes increasing energy costs and higher military expenses, according to Zandi. That's resulted in real disposable income coming in either negative or near flat on an annual basis over recent months, which Zandi said is typically seen during recessionary periods.

Zandi said consumers have turned to savings to prop up spending as energy prices have risen. But Zandi warned that may not be able to last as rainy-day funds dwindle: The personal saving rate came in at 3% in May, down nearly 2 percentage points from a year prior, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Gasoline prices rose to $4 per gallon on Monday for the first time in more than a month, according to AAA.

Economists expect a resurgence of oil prices to put upward pressure on the consumer price index. May's 12-month CPI reading came in at its highest level in three years before pulling back last month as energy costs eased.

However, the "core" CPI reading, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, may not move higher in tandem, which could keep the Federal Reserve from needing to hike interest rates. Fed funds futures are pricing in a more than 83% likelihood that the central bank holds rates steady at its gathering next week, according to CME's FedWatch tool.

"We will get some higher inflation readings because of gasoline prices," said Luke Tilley, chief economist at M&T Bank and Wilmington Trust. But, "the key for the Fed, as all of them have said out loud, is: Is it going to bleed through to core inflation?"

Companies with value-focused or driving-dependent consumer bases could see their clientele become more selective if oil prices remain elevated, said Consumer Edge analyst Michael Gunther. That could negatively affect businesses ranging from Dollar General to Tractor Supply to Texas Roadhouse, his firm found.

On the other hand, Gunther said warehouse clubs such as Costco and Sam's Club could win market share as drivers hunt for value. Costco reported "record-breaking volumes" for gas at the end of its third fiscal quarter as the war sent pump prices higher.

"Consumers are paying attention," Gunther said. "And they are shifting their habits to manage their wallet."

Retail sales showed consumers continued spending in the face of war-related cost shocks. But Gunther said there were idiosyncratic boosts, such as for event tickets and gambling with the World Cup.

Consumers also had padding when the war broke out from the larger tax returns under President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill," according to Heather Long, chief economist at Navy Federal Credit Union. But Long said they likely won't have similar tailwinds if faced with rising energy prices in the back half of the year.

"The cushion is deflating," Long said. "There's no other obvious air pump coming."

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM - Free Report) is one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com visitors lately. So, it might be a good idea to review some of the factors that might affect the near-term performance of the stock.

Over the past month, shares of this company have returned +2.2%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.6% change. During this period, the Zacks Financial - Investment Bank industry, which JPMorgan Chase & Co. falls in, has gained 1.4%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction?

While media releases or rumors about a substantial change in a company's business prospects usually make its stock 'trending' and lead to an immediate price change, there are always some fundamental facts that eventually dominate the buy-and-hold decision-making.

Revisions to Earnings EstimatesRather than focusing on anything else, we at Zacks prioritize evaluating the change in a company's earnings projection. This is because we believe the fair value for its stock is determined by the present value of its future stream of earnings.

Our analysis is essentially based on how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to take the latest business trends into account. When earnings estimates for a company go up, the fair value for its stock goes up as well. And when a stock's fair value is higher than its current market price, investors tend to buy the stock, resulting in its price moving upward. Because of this, empirical studies indicate a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock price movements.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is expected to post earnings of $5.78 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +14%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +6.4%.

For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $24.21 points to a change of +19% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has changed +4.2%.

For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $24.67 indicates a change of +1.9% from what JPMorgan Chase & Co. is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed +4.3%.

With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is a more conclusive indicator of a stock's near-term price performance, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) for JPMorgan Chase & Co..

The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:

12 Month EPS

Revenue Growth ForecastEven though a company's earnings growth is arguably the best indicator of its financial health, nothing much happens if it cannot raise its revenues. It's almost impossible for a company to grow its earnings without growing its revenue for long periods. Therefore, knowing a company's potential revenue growth is crucial.

For JPMorgan Chase & Co., the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $51.14 billion indicates a year-over-year change of +10.2%. For the current and next fiscal years, $203.53 billion and $208.47 billion estimates indicate +11.6% and +2.4% changes, respectively.

Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryJPMorgan Chase & Co. reported revenues of $57.35 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +27.7%. EPS of $6.14 for the same period compares with $4.96 a year ago.

Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $49.14 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +16.7%. The EPS surprise was +9.84%.

The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. The company topped consensus revenue estimates each time over this period.

ValuationWithout considering a stock's valuation, no investment decision can be efficient. In predicting a stock's future price performance, it's crucial to determine whether its current price correctly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects.

Comparing the current value of a company's valuation multiples, such as its price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), to its own historical values helps ascertain whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, whereas comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of how reasonable its stock price is.

The Zacks Value Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which pays close attention to both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics to grade stocks from A to F (an A is better than a B; a B is better than a C; and so on), is pretty helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is graded F on this front, indicating that it is trading at a premium to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.

ConclusionThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about JPMorgan Chase & Co.. However, its Zacks Rank #1 does suggest that it may outperform the broader market in the near term.

State-Funded Program with the Colorado Water Conservation Board Targets Snowpack and Rain Year-Round in the Yampa River Basin's Flat Tops Range

NAPLES, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 21, 2026 / Rain Enhancement Technologies Holdco, Inc. (NASDAQ:RAIN), a leading provider of ionization rain and snowfall enhancement technology, today announced that the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB), the Colorado River District, and the Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District have publicly supported RET's pending application for a paid weather enhancement pilot project, with installation targeted by October 2026. The project is designed to provide more year-round snow and water to Northwest Colorado's Yampa River Basin. The program is expected to be funded through a grant from CWCB, with the Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District serving as the fiscal agent.

The pilot is being coordinated with the Colorado River District and the CWCB and is designed to increase snowfall and rain in the Flat Tops Mountain range of the Rockies. This area feeds Stagecoach and Yamcolo Reservoirs, two of the Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District's primary water supply facilities.

"This is exactly the kind of program we set out to build: a complementary year-round solution that integrates seamlessly into existing water management strategies," said Randy Seidl, CEO of Rain Enhancement Technologies. "Western US water managers are under real pressure to have more water, and our ionization technology gives them a chemical-free way to do that."

"We think this is an excellent opportunity to bring a new tool to bear on rain and snow that feeds our storage," said Andy Rossi, General Manager of the Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District. "Targeting the Flat Tops area gets right at the water supply that fills Stagecoach and Yamcolo, and we're glad to help bring this pilot to Northwest Colorado."

RET's WETA platform uses a ground-based ionization process rather than traditional chemical-based cloud seeding, operates autonomously without aircraft or chemical dispersal, and functions year-round rather than being limited to sub-freezing conditions. In a comparable, independently monitored installation in Utah's La Sal Mountains this past winter, RET measured a 20% snow water equivalent (SWE) increase, equivalent to roughly 8,750 acre-feet. This was over the winter operating season only, with warm rain enhancement operations now underway to provide further increases. Applied to the Flat Tops coverage area, expected to span approximately 120 square miles, RET estimates the pilot could generate over 10,000 additional acre-feet of water in an average precipitation year.

RET offers flexible lease-to-own and purchase options for the WETA platform that is available to Upper Yampa upon completion of the pilot program.

About Rain Enhancement Technologies, Inc.

Rain Enhancement Technologies was founded to provide the world with reliable access to water, one of life's most important resources. To achieve this mission, RET develops, manufactures, and commercializes ionization precipitation generation technology that enhances rainfall and snowpack to address water scarcity challenges. The Company is also developing applications for fog mitigation to expand its weather modification capabilities. RET's chemical-free, solar-powered technology seeks to transform water resource management for businesses, society, and the planet. To learn more, go to www.investor.rainenhancement.com.

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The disclosure herein includes certain statements that are not historical facts but are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as "believe," "may," "will," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "expect," "should," "would," "plan," "project," "forecast," "predict," "potential," "seem," "seek," "future," "outlook," and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward looking. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, (1) statements regarding the execution of an agreement for the funding and award of the pilot, (2) statements regarding expected installation of the Company's technology; (3) references with respect to the anticipated benefits of the Company's WETA platform and technology; (4) references to the market opportunity for rain enhancement technologies and products; (5) the projected technological developments of RET; and (6) current and future potential commercial and customer relationships. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of RET's management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of RET. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, as set forth in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the SEC on April 16, 2025, as amended from time to time, and on Form 10-Q for the calendar quarter ended March 31, 2026, filed with the SEC on May 15, 2026, as amended from time to time. If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties above are not exhaustive, and there may be additional risks that Rain Enhancement Technologies, Inc. ("RETI") and RET do not presently know or that RETI and RET currently believe are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect RETI and RET's expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this press release. RETI and RET anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause RETI and RET's assessments to change. However, while RETI and RET Holdco may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, RETI and RET specifically disclaim any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing RETI and RET's assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.

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General Motors CFO Paul Jacobson joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the company's quarterly earnings results, state of the consumer, impact of tariffs, and more.

General Motors CFO Paul Jacobson discusses second-quarter earnings that topped estimates and saw the automaker raise its full-year profit forecast by another $500 million. Jacobson also discusses product demand and managing tariff and inflationary pressures on “Bloomberg Surveillance.

General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) on Tuesday raised its full-year 2026 profit forecast after posting stronger-than-expected second-quarter results, even as one-time charges tied to its electric vehicle realignment weighed on net income.

The Detroit automaker reported adjusted earnings per share of $3.57 for the quarter, up 41% from a year earlier and above analyst estimates of $3.20. Revenue rose 1.9% to $48.03 billion, topping expectations of $47.01 billion.

Adjusted EBIT climbed 30% to $3.94 billion, ahead of the $3.79 billion analysts had forecast, while adjusted automotive free cash flow surged 78% to $5.03 billion.

GAAP net income fell 31% to $1.31 billion, reflecting $2.3 billion in charges related to GM's EV realignment recorded during the quarter. The company has now booked $10.9 billion in EV-related charges since the second half of 2025, including $7.2 billion with a cash impact.

GM raised its full-year adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $12 to $14, up from a prior estimate and above the $12.76 analysts had expected. The company also lifted its adjusted EBIT outlook to $14 billion to $16 billion, from $13.5 billion to $15.5 billion previously, and raised its adjusted automotive free cash flow guidance to $9.5 billion to $11.5 billion, from $9 billion to $11 billion.

GM kept its capital expenditure and battery joint venture spending forecast at $10 billion to $12 billion.

By segment, GM North America posted adjusted EBIT of $3.45 billion, up 43% from a year earlier and above estimates of $3.26 billion. The company's international operations generated adjusted EBIT of $190 million, down 7% year-over-year but ahead of the $144 million analysts had projected.

Vehicle sales rose 1.6% to 990,000 units in the quarter, while adjusted EBIT margin expanded 180 basis points to 8.2%. GM declared a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share.

The company's full-year guidance assumes $2.5 billion to $3.5 billion in gross tariff costs and $1.5 billion to $2.0 billion in commodity inflation and DRAM-related costs.

GM said it expects 2027 results to improve on 2026 and plans to onshore more production to reduce its exposure to tariffs.

Shares seesawed premarket but gained at the open, up 2.1% just after the bell.

DETROIT — General Motors will launch new gas-powered Cadillac vehicles beginning next spring as the automaker continues to shift gears away from all-electric vehicles.

GM CEO Mary Barra said Tuesday that the next-generation Cadillacs will include new versions of the company's CT5 sedan, outdated XT5 midsize SUV and discontinued three-row XT6 SUV.

"Starting next spring and continuing into 2028, we will begin launching the next generation of Cadillac ICE [internal combustion engine] vehicles," Barra said during the company's second quarter earnings call. She said the vehicles will be in addition to Cadillac's current all-electric crossovers and Escalade SUV.

The new product announcements add to GM's pullback in EVs. The automaker had planned for Cadillac to exclusively sell electric vehicles by the end of this decade. The company also has walked back EV plans for other brands and increased gas-powered engine production, including V-8 offerings.

GM has recorded $10.9 billion in EV-related charges since the second half of last year after slower-than-expected electric vehicle adoption as well as U.S. regulatory changes easing emissions standards and eliminating support for EVs.

Barra reiterated that GM's plans include "onshoring significant manufacturing" for the Detroit automaker beginning next year, in part by expanding production of its full-size SUVs to a Michigan plant that was previously slated to produce EVs.

The full-size SUVs — Escalade, Chevy Tahoe and Suburban, and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL — are currently exclusively produced at the company's Arlington Assembly plant in Texas.

Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised its stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS – Free Report) by 26.8% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 2,273 shares of the investment management company’s stock after acquiring an additional 480 shares during the quarter. Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft’s holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group were worth $1,919,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC boosted its holdings in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 36.7% in the 1st quarter. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC now owns 82 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $69,000 after buying an additional 22 shares during the period. Glenview Trust Co grew its holdings in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 1.3% during the first quarter. Glenview Trust Co now owns 99,453 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $84,136,000 after purchasing an additional 1,290 shares during the last quarter. One Charles Private Wealth Services LLC grew its holdings in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 33.8% during the first quarter. One Charles Private Wealth Services LLC now owns 396 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $335,000 after purchasing an additional 100 shares during the last quarter. Rice Partnership LLC acquired a new stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group during the 1st quarter worth approximately $7,485,000. Finally, Convergence Investment Partners LLC raised its position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 229.1% during the 1st quarter. Convergence Investment Partners LLC now owns 1,695 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $1,434,000 after purchasing an additional 1,180 shares during the period. 71.21% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Activity at The Goldman Sachs Group In related news, insider Kathryn H. Ruemmler sold 14,292 shares of The Goldman Sachs Group stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $939.07, for a total transaction of $13,421,188.44. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 15,657 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $14,703,018.99. This trade represents a 47.72% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, insider Alex S. Golten sold 1,116 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, April 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $936.18, for a total value of $1,044,776.88. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 2,578 shares in the company, valued at $2,413,472.04. This trade represents a 30.21% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last three months, insiders have sold 32,566 shares of company stock valued at $30,712,978. 0.55% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Key Headlines Impacting The Goldman Sachs Group Here are the key news stories impacting The Goldman Sachs Group this week:

Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs’ research and market commentary are reinforcing a constructive view on the bank sector, with articles highlighting strong Q2 beats, double-digit earnings growth expectations, and attractive non-AI investment themes. This can help sentiment around GS as investors rotate toward financials and away from crowded tech trades. Zacks Market Edge Highlights: Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase , Citigroup and Bank of America Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs is also getting attention for highlighting “non-AI” winners and for noting that hedge funds are trimming tech exposure at a record pace, which suggests a possible sector rotation into value and financials. That backdrop may be helping GS outperform broader market caution around tech. Buy These Five Non-AI Stocks, Says Goldman Sachs (GS) Positive Sentiment: Several reports point to Goldman Sachs’ strong positioning and successful calls around market themes, including recommendations tied to the cooling AI trade. That can boost confidence in GS as a research leader and a beneficiary of active trading and advisory activity. Scared of the AI trade? Here are three investment themes instead, says Goldman Sachs Neutral Sentiment: Goldman Sachs also reported on inflation broadening out, which is a macro observation rather than a direct company catalyst. It may influence rate expectations and bank-sector trading, but the impact on GS is indirect. Inflation is broadening out, says Goldman economist Neutral Sentiment: The firm announced a proposed public offering of depositary shares / preferred stock. While this strengthens funding flexibility, investors may also see it as a mild overhang because it can increase share count or signal balance-sheet management needs. Goldman Sachs Plans New Preferred Stock Offering Negative Sentiment: Goldman Sachs’ warning that hedge funds are selling U.S. tech stocks at a record pace underscores rising market volatility and a more cautious risk backdrop. Even if that rotation helps banks relatively, it can still make investors more defensive overall. Goldman Says Hedge Funds Sell US Tech Stocks at Record Pace The Goldman Sachs Group Stock Down 1.0% Shares of GS stock opened at $1,054.16 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.83, a quick ratio of 0.63 and a current ratio of 1.11. The stock has a market cap of $310.99 billion, a PE ratio of 16.27, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.11 and a beta of 1.30. The business’s fifty day moving average is $1,037.38 and its 200-day moving average is $947.02. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a 1 year low of $691.88 and a 1 year high of $1,153.99.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 14th. The investment management company reported $20.98 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $14.47 by $6.51. The firm had revenue of $20.34 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $16.22 billion. The Goldman Sachs Group had a net margin of 15.53% and a return on equity of 18.59%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 39.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $10.91 earnings per share. Equities analysts expect that The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. will post 66.83 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

The Goldman Sachs Group Increases Dividend The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 29th. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 1st will be paid a $5.00 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 1st. This represents a $20.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.9%. This is an increase from The Goldman Sachs Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $4.50. The Goldman Sachs Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 27.78%.

Analyst Ratings Changes A number of research firms recently issued reports on GS. Rothschild & Co Redburn boosted their price objective on The Goldman Sachs Group from $870.00 to $920.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. CICC Research raised their target price on The Goldman Sachs Group from $825.00 to $980.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 19th. Bank of America boosted their price target on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,150.00 to $1,300.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Barclays upped their price target on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,048.00 to $1,245.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $900.00 to $955.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have issued a Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $1,061.43.

Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on GS

The Goldman Sachs Group Company Profile (Free Report)

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc is a global investment banking and financial services firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1869 as a commercial paper business, the company has grown into a diversified financial institution that provides a broad range of services to corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. The firm is led by Chief Executive Officer David M. Solomon and operates across major financial centers worldwide.

Goldman Sachs’ core businesses include investment banking, global markets, asset and wealth management, and consumer banking.

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Bessemer Group Inc. raised its position in Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX – Free Report) by 10.1% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 66,925 shares of the coffee company’s stock after purchasing an additional 6,132 shares during the quarter. Bessemer Group Inc.’s holdings in Starbucks were worth $5,997,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Brighton Jones LLC increased its stake in shares of Starbucks by 86.5% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 176,722 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $16,126,000 after purchasing an additional 81,952 shares during the last quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. lifted its stake in shares of Starbucks by 47.0% in the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 3,642 shares of the coffee company’s stock valued at $334,000 after purchasing an additional 1,164 shares during the last quarter. Flow Traders U.S. LLC bought a new stake in Starbucks in the second quarter worth $288,000. Gamco Investors INC. ET AL boosted its holdings in Starbucks by 92.8% in the second quarter. Gamco Investors INC. ET AL now owns 5,225 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $479,000 after purchasing an additional 2,515 shares in the last quarter. Finally, NewEdge Advisors LLC increased its position in Starbucks by 7.6% during the second quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 112,710 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $10,328,000 after buying an additional 7,978 shares during the last quarter. 72.29% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Starbucks Trading Down 0.6% Shares of SBUX stock opened at $104.81 on Tuesday. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $102.54 and a two-hundred day moving average of $98.06. Starbucks Corporation has a 12 month low of $77.99 and a 12 month high of $109.23. The company has a market capitalization of $119.45 billion, a P/E ratio of 79.40, a P/E/G ratio of 2.10 and a beta of 0.98.

Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 28th. The coffee company reported $0.50 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.44 by $0.06. The company had revenue of $9.53 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $9.17 billion. Starbucks had a negative return on equity of 29.24% and a net margin of 3.89%.Starbucks’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.41 EPS. Starbucks has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.250-2.450 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that Starbucks Corporation will post 2.4 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Starbucks Dividend Announcement The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 28th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 14th will be issued a $0.62 dividend. This represents a $2.48 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 14th. Starbucks’s payout ratio is 187.88%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of research analysts have weighed in on SBUX shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Starbucks in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Wedbush initiated coverage on Starbucks in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. They issued an “outperform” rating on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group initiated coverage on Starbucks in a research report on Thursday, May 14th. They set a “buy” rating for the company. Robert W. Baird raised their target price on Starbucks from $112.00 to $117.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. Finally, Tigress Financial began coverage on Starbucks in a report on Wednesday, April 15th. They set a “buy” rating and a $122.00 price target for the company. Nineteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Starbucks has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $109.42.

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Insider Buying and Selling at Starbucks In other news, EVP Sara Kelly sold 2,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, April 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.00, for a total value of $210,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 57,653 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,053,565. This represents a 3.35% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CEO Brady Brewer sold 2,229 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, July 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $104.00, for a total transaction of $231,816.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 77,364 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $8,045,856. The trade was a 2.80% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold a total of 8,687 shares of company stock worth $889,033 in the last three months. Insiders own 0.03% of the company’s stock.

About Starbucks (Free Report)

Starbucks Corporation is a global coffeehouse chain and roaster that operates, licenses and franchises coffee shops and related retail businesses. Founded in Seattle, Washington in 1971 by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl and Gordon Bowker, the company grew from a single store focused on whole-bean coffee and equipment into a broad consumer-facing brand. Howard Schultz, who joined the company later and served in senior leadership roles, is widely credited with transforming Starbucks into a mass-market specialty coffee retailer and expanding its footprint internationally.

Starbucks’ core activities center on the retail sale of hot and cold specialty beverages, whole-bean and packaged coffees, teas and ready-to-drink products, along with complementary food items and merchandise such as mugs and brewing equipment.

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Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft lowered its position in PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL – Free Report) by 73.8% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 92,989 shares of the credit services provider’s stock after selling 261,828 shares during the quarter. Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft’s holdings in PayPal were worth $4,157,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Other large investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Maia Wealth LLC boosted its stake in PayPal by 2.5% during the 3rd quarter. Maia Wealth LLC now owns 6,404 shares of the credit services provider’s stock worth $424,000 after purchasing an additional 155 shares during the period. GeoWealth Management LLC increased its stake in PayPal by 6.2% in the third quarter. GeoWealth Management LLC now owns 3,214 shares of the credit services provider’s stock valued at $216,000 after purchasing an additional 188 shares during the period. Harrell Investment Partners LLC raised its holdings in shares of PayPal by 2.1% in the fourth quarter. Harrell Investment Partners LLC now owns 9,374 shares of the credit services provider’s stock valued at $547,000 after buying an additional 189 shares during the last quarter. Formidable Asset Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of PayPal by 0.8% in the first quarter. Formidable Asset Management LLC now owns 25,937 shares of the credit services provider’s stock valued at $1,173,000 after buying an additional 205 shares during the last quarter. Finally, KPP Advisory Services LLC boosted its stake in shares of PayPal by 3.3% during the first quarter. KPP Advisory Services LLC now owns 6,625 shares of the credit services provider’s stock worth $300,000 after buying an additional 214 shares during the period. 68.32% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Stories Impacting PayPal Here are the key news stories impacting PayPal this week:

Positive Sentiment: Takeover chatter is the main catalyst, as reports say Stripe and Advent have put forward a multi-billion-dollar bid that could force a higher valuation for PayPal. Reuters: How PayPal went from Wall Street favorite to unwilling merger target Positive Sentiment: Several commentators argue the offer may set a floor for PayPal’s value, which can support the stock if investors expect a better deal or competing interest. The Motley Fool: PayPal: Is Being Bought Out What’s Best for the Company Right Now? Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades from Barclays and Clear Street add another supportive angle, suggesting some on Wall Street see improving upside despite the company’s challenges. American Banking News: PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) Upgraded at Barclays Neutral Sentiment: PayPal remains a heavily watched stock, but the “trending” coverage itself does not change fundamentals and may just reflect investor speculation ahead of earnings. Yahoo Finance: PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) Is a Trending Stock Neutral Sentiment: Near-term earnings expectations are mixed, with Wall Street expecting a single-digit EPS decline next quarter, which keeps attention on fundamentals rather than just takeover headlines. Barchart: What to Expect From PayPal’s Next Quarterly Earnings Report Negative Sentiment: Longer-term articles highlight that PayPal has fallen from favor, faces stronger competition from Apple Pay, and is now being viewed as a takeover target rather than a market leader. Reuters: How PayPal went from Wall Street favorite to unwilling merger target Analysts Set New Price Targets Several brokerages have weighed in on PYPL. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $59.00 target price on shares of PayPal in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. Zacks Research raised PayPal from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, April 17th. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price objective on shares of PayPal from $41.00 to $48.00 and gave the company a “sell” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. BNP Paribas Exane boosted their price objective on shares of PayPal from $41.00 to $43.50 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, April 10th. Finally, Truist Financial cut their price objective on shares of PayPal from $45.00 to $44.00 and set a “sell” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, May 12th. Seven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirty-four have issued a Hold rating and five have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $54.61.

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Insider Buying and Selling In related news, CAO Chris Natali sold 1,337 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, April 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $49.46, for a total value of $66,128.02. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 1,586 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $78,443.56. This trade represents a 45.74% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider Frank Keller sold 4,612 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, June 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $42.54, for a total transaction of $196,194.48. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 41,567 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,768,260.18. This represents a 9.99% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 20,612 shares of company stock worth $966,623. 0.63% of the stock is owned by insiders.

PayPal Stock Up 0.5% PYPL opened at $56.82 on Tuesday. The business’s fifty day moving average is $44.83 and its two-hundred day moving average is $47.13. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47, a quick ratio of 1.26 and a current ratio of 1.26. The company has a market cap of $50.12 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.66, a PEG ratio of 1.41 and a beta of 1.33. PayPal Holdings, Inc. has a one year low of $38.46 and a one year high of $79.50.

PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The credit services provider reported $1.34 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.27 by $0.07. The business had revenue of $8.35 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $8.05 billion. PayPal had a return on equity of 25.02% and a net margin of 15.00%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.33 earnings per share. Analysts anticipate that PayPal Holdings, Inc. will post 5.32 EPS for the current fiscal year.

PayPal Announces Dividend The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 25th. Investors of record on Thursday, June 4th were paid a dividend of $0.14 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, June 4th. This represents a $0.56 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.0%. PayPal’s dividend payout ratio is presently 10.51%.

About PayPal (Free Report)

PayPal Holdings, Inc operates a global digital payments platform that enables consumers and merchants to send and receive payments online, on mobile devices and at the point of sale. The company provides a broad set of payment solutions, including a digital wallet, merchant payment processing, checkout services, invoicing and fraud-management tools. PayPal’s platform is designed to support e-commerce, in-person retail and person-to-person transfers, targeting both individual consumers and businesses of varying sizes.

Key products and services in PayPal’s portfolio include the PayPal wallet and checkout ecosystem, the Venmo peer-to-peer mobile app, Braintree’s developer-focused payment gateway, Xoom for international money transfers, and PayPal Credit and buy-now-pay-later options.

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Advanced Micro Devices: Consistent Top-Line Revenue ExpansionAdvanced Micro Devices (AMD +4.21%) primarily generates revenue by developing x86 microprocessors, graphics processing units, and custom system-on-chip components for original equipment manufacturers, public cloud service providers, and independent distributors.

It recently announced a $10 billion investment in the Taiwan manufacturing ecosystem alongside new processor production, and for the quarter ended March 28, 2026, it reported 14% net income margin.

Intel: Defending Its Top-Line Revenue BaselineIntel (INTC +6.48%) primarily generates revenue by designing central processing units, discrete graphics processing units, networking components, and wafer fabrication services for original equipment manufacturers and cloud service providers.

While announcing a $5.7 billion capital investment to expand its manufacturing campus in Ireland and appointing new segment leaders, it reported -28% net income margin for the quarter ended March 28, 2026.

Why Revenue Matters for Retail InvestorsRevenue serves as a critical starting point for investors evaluating a business because it represents the total unadjusted money flowing in from primary operations. This metric reveals whether an organization is successfully attracting customers and growing its overall business volume over time.

Comparing Quarterly Revenue for Advanced Micro Devices and IntelQuarter (Period End)Advanced Micro Devices RevenueIntel RevenueQ2 2024 (June 2024)$5.8 billion$12.8 billionQ3 2024 (Sept. 2024)$6.8 billion$13.3 billionQ4 2024 (Dec. 2024)$7.7 billion$14.3 billionQ1 2025 (March 2025)$7.4 billion$12.7 billionQ2 2025 (June 2025)$7.7 billion$12.9 billionQ3 2025 (Sept. 2025)$9.2 billion$13.7 billionQ4 2025 (Dec. 2025)$10.3 billion$13.7 billionQ1 2026 (March 2026)$10.3 billion$13.6 billionData source: Company filings. Data as of July 17, 2026.

Foolish TakeTracking the revenue trends for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Intel reveals that AMD’s sales are steadily catching up to the veteran semiconductor chipmaker over time. This is a surprising development considering AMD was once known for high-end graphics processing units (GPUs) for video games while Intel was the dominant force behind the personal computing boom.

That changed when GPUs became a key component for the artificial intelligence sector. Intel missed the boat on GPUs while AMD prospered. That said, another shift in sales may be around the corner.

Intel’s missteps under previous leadership are being rectified by new CEO Lip-Bu Tan, who helped the company orchestrate new foundry deals and partnerships, such as its multi-year collaboration with Google parent Alphabet. This is illustrated by the company’s 7% year-over-year increase in revenue for its fiscal first quarter ended March 28. For fiscal Q2, Intel expects sales to come in between $13.8 billion and $14.8 billion, which represents a year-over-year increase, as well as quarterly sequential growth.

AMD is battling back Intel’s threat with the announcement of an expanded partnership with Microsoft on July 20. Its stock remains over $500 per share while Intel has dropped below $100 as of July 20 in a sign that Wall Street is more confident in AMD’s ability to continue its current success compared to Intel’s ongoing turnaround efforts.

Robert Izquierdo has positions in Advanced Micro Devices, Alphabet, Intel, and Microsoft. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Advanced Micro Devices, Alphabet, Intel, and Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Wall Street analysts have updated their Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) stock price targets ahead of the company's second-quarter 2026 earnings report scheduled for July 23.

Adobe ADBE shares fell sharply in trading on Tuesday after Morgan Stanley downgraded the creative software maker, warning that multiple strategic transitions are unfolding simultaneously and could complicate its ability to return to stronger growth.

The investment bank lowered its rating on Adobe from Equal-weight to Underweight and slashed its price target by more than one-third, from $365 to $240.

The stock fell about 2% after the opening bell, extending losses that have already pushed Adobe shares down nearly 31% this year.

The downgrade comes as investors continue to assess how artificial intelligence is reshaping the software industry and whether established players can defend their businesses against a growing number of AI-native competitors.

Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Wood said Adobe is navigating several major changes at the same time, increasing the execution risk for the company.

According to the note, Adobe is dealing with three concurrent transitions: an expansion of its freemium strategy, leadership changes involving both its chief executive officer and chief financial officer, and increased investment in artificial intelligence.

The company has been witnessing a leadership vacuum created by the concurrent search for a new CEO following Shantanu Narayen’s planned departure and the June exit of CFO Dan Durn, and a deliberate shift away from margin harvesting toward heavier AI reinvestment.

"While each transition may be manageable in isolation, their convergence raises the bar for execution at a time when other areas of software offer cleaner evidence of growth durability, operating leverage, and/or near-term AI monetization," Wood wrote.

Morgan Stanley said Adobe's decision to offer free access to more users has already affected recurring revenue growth.

The brokerage estimated the strategy reduced annual recurring revenue growth by roughly $500 million during the company's second quarter.

The analysts added that the company's shift toward freemium offerings, combined with management changes and higher AI spending, "elongate the path to durable annual recurring revenue (ARR) reacceleration."

While Adobe's core business serving creative professionals continues to enjoy a strong competitive position, Morgan Stanley believes some parts of its broader workflow are becoming increasingly vulnerable to AI-native alternatives for both consumer and enterprise users.

The bank acknowledged that Adobe's lower valuation already reflects many of these concerns, but argued that the combination of simultaneous changes creates uncertainty over both the timing and strength of any recovery.

Adobe was not the only software company to receive a more cautious assessment.

Morgan Stanley also initiated coverage of Workday with an Underweight rating and a price target of $145, sending the human resources software company's shares down more than 2.75% in trading.

While the bank described Workday's competitive moat as one of the strongest in enterprise software, it said the company's artificial intelligence initiatives are unlikely to generate meaningful growth acceleration in the near term.

The brokerage initiated coverage of Salesforce and Intuit with Equal-weight ratings, reflecting a more balanced outlook.

For Salesforce, Wood described the company as a "tale of two cities."

He noted that strong momentum in products such as Agentforce and Slack has been offset by weakness in businesses including Commerce and Tableau, resulting in slower overall organic growth.

Morgan Stanley assigned Salesforce a price target of $185. Shares fell more than 1.9%.

On Intuit, which received a $335 price target, the bank said investor concerns about the company's competitive moat have significantly weighed on its valuation.

"The concern is that LLMs will be able to file taxes and provide entry level accounting software at a much lower price," the analysts wrote.

However, Morgan Stanley argued those fears are "overdone," ranking Intuit 12th within its software coverage universe for moat strength, while noting the company is less prepared than some peers for the next stage of AI-driven software development.

The ratings changes formed part of Morgan Stanley's broader software sector report introducing what it called a "Moat & Journey" framework to assess software companies based on the durability of their competitive advantages and their readiness for the AI era.

The bank identified Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike, Cloudflare, Datadog, ServiceNow, Snowflake and Shopify as its highest-conviction Overweight-rated software stocks.

Morgan Stanley also downgraded Rapid7 and PagerDuty to Underweight and reduced ratings on Elastic, JFrog, NICE, Wix, BlackLine and Vertex to Equal-weight, citing either valuation concerns or a longer path toward AI-driven growth.

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Andra AP fonden boosted its position in American Express Company (NYSE:AXP – Free Report) by 33.3% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 89,320 shares of the payment services company’s stock after acquiring an additional 22,320 shares during the period. Andra AP fonden’s holdings in American Express were worth $27,018,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. grew its position in shares of American Express by 6,600.0% in the 4th quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 67 shares of the payment services company’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 66 shares during the last quarter. Joseph Group Capital Management bought a new position in shares of American Express during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Sfam LLC purchased a new stake in American Express in the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd purchased a new stake in American Express in the fourth quarter worth $28,000. Finally, Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC bought a new stake in American Express in the third quarter valued at $28,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 84.33% of the company’s stock.

American Express Stock Performance Shares of AXP stock opened at $351.81 on Tuesday. American Express Company has a 12 month low of $288.34 and a 12 month high of $387.49. The stock has a market cap of $240.05 billion, a PE ratio of 21.95, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.43 and a beta of 1.04. The company has a current ratio of 1.57, a quick ratio of 1.56 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.73. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $330.18 and its 200-day moving average price is $330.87.

American Express (NYSE:AXP – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 23rd. The payment services company reported $4.28 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.01 by $0.27. American Express had a net margin of 15.13% and a return on equity of 33.95%. The business had revenue of $14.21 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $18.60 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $3.64 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 11.4% compared to the same quarter last year. American Express has set its FY 2026 guidance at 17.300-17.900 EPS. On average, equities analysts expect that American Express Company will post 17.67 EPS for the current fiscal year.

American Express Announces Dividend The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 10th. Investors of record on Thursday, July 2nd will be paid a $0.95 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, July 2nd. This represents a $3.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.1%. American Express’s dividend payout ratio is presently 23.71%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several brokerages have commented on AXP. Benchmark started coverage on shares of American Express in a report on Monday, July 13th. They issued a “buy” rating for the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised shares of American Express from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and lifted their target price for the company from $328.00 to $400.00 in a research note on Monday, July 13th. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price target on shares of American Express from $425.00 to $415.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, April 9th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of American Express in a report on Monday, July 13th. Finally, Loop Capital started coverage on American Express in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. They set a “buy” rating and a $389.00 price objective on the stock. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have given a Buy rating, ten have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $374.11.

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American Express Company Profile (Free Report)

American Express is a global financial services company primarily known for its payment card products, travel services and merchant network. Founded in 1850 as an express mail business, the company evolved through the 20th century into a payments and travel-focused organization. Its core activities include issuing consumer and commercial charge and credit cards, operating a global card acceptance and processing network, and providing travel-related services and customer loyalty programs.

American Express issues a range of products for individuals, small businesses and large corporations, including personal cards, business and corporate cards, and co‑brand partnerships with airlines, hotels and retailers.

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STOCKHOLM, SE / ACCESS Newswire / July 21, 2026 / Keo Capital (STO:MAHA-A) - KEO Capital AB (publ) ("KEO Capital" or the "Company") (Nasdaq Stockholm:KEOC) is pleased to announce the renewal of its longstanding strategic partnership with American Express Limited ("AMEX"), reinforcing its commitment to delivering innovative payment solutions in Mexico

The agreement includes the U.S. Dollar and the Mexican Peso as authorized currencies for all commercial Purchasing Cards issued under the program in Mexico, enabling greater flexibility for transactions and international commerce.

"This renewed partnership with American Express reinforces the innovation and the strength of our platform and the trust we have built over the years in Mexico. We are excited to continue growing alongside one of the world's leading financial services brands, and we look forward to continuing to explore new opportunities together," commented Roberto Marchiori, CEO of KEO Capital.

KEO Capital AB remains focused on leveraging this partnership to drive innovation in B2B payments, expand its product offerings, and deliver value to its cardmembers and commercial partners.

"We are proud to strengthen our longstanding partnership with KEO Capital in Mexico. Extending our collaboration reflects our shared commitment to innovation, advancing B2B payment solutions, and creating new opportunities for businesses across the market", said Mario Luna, Bank Partnerships Vice President of American Express for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.

For more information, please contact:
Roberto Marchiori, CEO & CFO | Jakob Sintring, Head of IR
Phone: +46 8 611 05 11, E-mail: [email protected]

Jorge Guevara, Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Communications Latin America and the Caribbean, American Express, E-mail: [email protected]

About KEO Capital
KEO Capital AB (publ) is a listed technology-driven financial solutions provider focused on improving liquidity, security, transparency, and efficiency in B2B supply chain financing and corporate travel and expense management. KEO Capital operates a unified digital ecosystem that enables buyers and suppliers to interact through complementary solutions designed to address the full spectrum of corporate payables. In addition, KEO Capital holds a 24 percent indirect equity stake in the Venezuelan oil company PetroUrdaneta and has entered into a binding agreement to increase its indirect interest to 40 percent. The shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm (KEOC). For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.keocapital.com.

About American Express
American Express (NYSE: AXP) is a global payments and premium lifestyle brand powered by technology. Our colleagues around the world back our customers with differentiated products, services, and experiences that enrich lives and build business success.

Founded in 1850 and headquartered in New York, American Express' brand is built on trust, security, service, and a rich history of delivering innovation and Membership value for our customers. We seek to provide the world's best customer experience every day to a broad range of consumers, small and medium-sized businesses, and large corporations, and we build and manage relationships with millions of merchants across our global network.

For more information about American Express, visit americanexpress.com, americanexpress.com/en-us/newsroom/, and ir.americanexpress.com.

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Andra AP fonden cut its holdings in Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW – Free Report) by 43.8% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 91,913 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after selling 71,607 shares during the quarter. Andra AP fonden’s holdings in Lowe’s Companies were worth $21,717,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Natixis Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 3.5% in the fourth quarter. Natixis Advisors LLC now owns 630,956 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $152,161,000 after acquiring an additional 21,119 shares during the period. Bridges Investment Management Inc. increased its stake in Lowe’s Companies by 6.1% in the fourth quarter. Bridges Investment Management Inc. now owns 446,441 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $107,664,000 after acquiring an additional 25,609 shares during the period. Glenview Trust Co grew its stake in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 9.0% in the 4th quarter. Glenview Trust Co now owns 207,797 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $50,112,000 after purchasing an additional 17,225 shares during the period. Kathmere Capital Management LLC grew its position in Lowe’s Companies by 133.9% in the first quarter. Kathmere Capital Management LLC now owns 9,402 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $2,222,000 after acquiring an additional 5,383 shares during the period. Finally, LPL Financial LLC grew its holdings in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 2.3% in the 4th quarter. LPL Financial LLC now owns 993,332 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $239,552,000 after purchasing an additional 22,175 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 74.06% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of equities research analysts recently weighed in on the company. Royal Bank Of Canada dropped their price target on Lowe’s Companies from $264.00 to $232.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, May 21st. HSBC dropped their price target on shares of Lowe’s Companies from $260.00 to $220.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Telsey Advisory Group cut their target price on Lowe’s Companies from $295.00 to $280.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Wells Fargo & Company cut their target price on shares of Lowe’s Companies from $260.00 to $255.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, May 21st. Finally, UBS Group cut their price objective on Lowe’s Companies from $315.00 to $285.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, May 21st. Twenty-three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $264.57.

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Insider Buying and Selling at Lowe’s Companies In other Lowe’s Companies news, EVP Juliette Williams Pryor sold 9,330 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $224.81, for a total transaction of $2,097,477.30. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 16,142 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,628,883.02. The trade was a 36.63% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, EVP Margrethe R. Vagell sold 2,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, June 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $223.83, for a total transaction of $559,575.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 20,220 shares in the company, valued at $4,525,842.60. This trade represents a 11.00% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 25,980 shares of company stock worth $5,796,937 over the last ninety days. 0.29% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Lowe’s Companies Stock Performance Shares of Lowe’s Companies stock opened at $204.76 on Tuesday. The firm has a market cap of $114.81 billion, a PE ratio of 17.31, a P/E/G ratio of 2.64 and a beta of 0.86. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $216.62 and its 200 day simple moving average is $241.29. Lowe’s Companies, Inc. has a 52-week low of $203.40 and a 52-week high of $293.06.

Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 20th. The home improvement retailer reported $3.03 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.97 by $0.06. The firm had revenue of $23.08 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.98 billion. Lowe’s Companies had a negative return on equity of 67.96% and a net margin of 7.51%.The business’s revenue was up 10.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $2.92 EPS. Lowe’s Companies has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.250-12.750 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Lowe’s Companies, Inc. will post 12.48 EPS for the current year.

Lowe’s Companies Increases Dividend The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, August 5th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, July 22nd will be given a dividend of $1.25 per share. This is a boost from Lowe’s Companies’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.20. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, July 22nd. This represents a $5.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.4%. Lowe’s Companies’s payout ratio is presently 40.57%.

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Lowe’s Companies, Inc is a leading home improvement retailer that operates large-format stores and digital channels serving both do-it-yourself homeowners and professional contractors. The company offers a broad assortment of products including building materials, lumber, appliances, tools and hardware, plumbing and electrical supplies, paint, flooring, kitchen and bath fixtures, outdoor and garden products, and home decor. Lowe’s also provides a range of services such as installation, home improvement financing, tool and equipment rental, and contractor-focused sales programs.

Operations are centered on a nationwide brick-and-mortar store network supported by distribution centers and an e-commerce platform that enables online ordering, delivery and in-store pickup.

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International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM) is approaching its next earnings report – scheduled for Wednesday, July 22 – in a highly unorthodox position, as it had already offered a rather concerning preview of the figures to its investors.

Specifically, IBM made an announcement last week revealing that both its revenue and earnings per share (EPS) are likely to come below expectations, with the former hitting $17.2 billion – $17.86 billion was expected – and the latter $2.93 – $3.02 was anticipated.

The disappointing figures might have, however, also turned the equity into a ‘Buy’ as it already suffered a massive selloff on the news, making it unlikely there is much potential for a further downside after the Wednesday filing.

IBM stock price one-month chart. Source: Google Still, the ground remains shaky for IBM stock investors considering the company also warned that the ongoing memory shortage and the prevailing focus on artificial intelligence (AI) are significantly harming its business.

Is IBM a good stock to buy? Nonetheless, Wall Street remains surprisingly optimistic regarding International Business Machines shares. 

Specifically, the majority of analyst notes issued during the previous week were bullish, with the company receiving four ‘Hold,’ one ‘Sell’ – coming from HSBC’s Stephen Bersey and accompanied by a $231-to-$191 price target downgrade – and five ‘Buy’ recommendations.

Notably, the most recent forecast update – provided by JPMorgan’s (NYSE: JPM) Brian Essex on July 17 – was positive even after the bloodbath triggered by the earnings preview and featured a ‘Buy’ rating and a forecast downgrade from $291 to $250: from a 36.52% upside to 17.37%.

Lastly, the overall attitude on Wall Street is that IBM stock is a ‘Moderate Buy,’ while the average 12-month price target stands at $295.76 for a 38.86%  predicted rally, per the data Finbold retrieved from TipRanks on July 21.

Wall Street sets IBM stock price for the next 12 months. Source: TipRanks Thus, International Business Machines shares appear worth investing in following the preview plunge and ahead of the official filing, though the fact that nearly every non-positive expert recommendation was assigned within the last week gives ample room for caution.

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Andra AP fonden increased its position in UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH – Free Report) by 376.7% in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 101,015 shares of the healthcare conglomerate’s stock after acquiring an additional 79,823 shares during the period. Andra AP fonden’s holdings in UnitedHealth Group were worth $27,334,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the business. Sarver Vrooman Wealth Advisors acquired a new stake in shares of UnitedHealth Group during the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Beacon Financial Strategies CORP acquired a new stake in UnitedHealth Group during the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. Anfield Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in UnitedHealth Group by 220.0% in the fourth quarter. Anfield Capital Management LLC now owns 80 shares of the healthcare conglomerate’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 55 shares in the last quarter. Joseph Group Capital Management acquired a new stake in shares of UnitedHealth Group during the 4th quarter valued at about $27,000. Finally, Nalls Sherbakoff Group LLC acquired a new position in UnitedHealth Group in the 4th quarter worth about $27,000. 87.86% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

UnitedHealth Group Price Performance NYSE:UNH opened at $421.84 on Tuesday. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $405.55 and a 200 day moving average price of $343.00. The stock has a market cap of $383.09 billion, a PE ratio of 27.15, a P/E/G ratio of 1.67 and a beta of 0.62. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66, a quick ratio of 0.80 and a current ratio of 0.78. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated has a one year low of $234.60 and a one year high of $461.62.

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 16th. The healthcare conglomerate reported $6.38 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.94 by $1.44. UnitedHealth Group had a net margin of 3.14% and a return on equity of 16.53%. The firm had revenue of $112.03 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $110.81 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $4.08 earnings per share. UnitedHealth Group’s revenue was up .4% compared to the same quarter last year. UnitedHealth Group has set its FY 2026 guidance at 19.500-20.000 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that UnitedHealth Group Incorporated will post 18.77 EPS for the current fiscal year.

UnitedHealth Group Increases Dividend The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 23rd. Investors of record on Monday, June 15th were given a $2.32 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, June 15th. This is a positive change from UnitedHealth Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $2.21. This represents a $9.28 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.2%. UnitedHealth Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 59.72%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of research firms have recently commented on UNH. Mizuho set a $493.00 price objective on UnitedHealth Group in a research report on Monday. Zacks Research raised shares of UnitedHealth Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, July 13th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on shares of UnitedHealth Group from $397.00 to $485.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, July 13th. Piper Sandler set a $477.00 target price on shares of UnitedHealth Group in a research note on Thursday. Finally, Raymond James Financial raised shares of UnitedHealth Group from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $330.00 price target on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 1st. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have issued a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, UnitedHealth Group has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $449.17.

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Trending Headlines about UnitedHealth Group Here are the key news stories impacting UnitedHealth Group this week:

Positive Sentiment: Barclays raised its price target on UnitedHealth Group (UNH) to $441 from $429 and reiterated an overweight rating, reinforcing bullish sentiment around the stock’s post-earnings setup. Barclays raises UnitedHealth price target Positive Sentiment: Truist, Oppenheimer, and KeyBanc also lifted targets to $500, signaling that analysts see more room for UnitedHealth’s shares to run after the strong quarterly report. Wall Street sees more room to run Positive Sentiment: Media coverage highlighted UnitedHealth as a momentum stock, with several articles asking whether the recent strength and earnings performance make UNH an attractive buy for growth-oriented investors. Yahoo Finance momentum stock article Neutral Sentiment: Congress passed H.R. 8823, a bill aimed at strengthening provider accountability in FECA. While the measure could increase compliance scrutiny for healthcare providers, its direct financial impact on UnitedHealth is uncertain at this stage. House passes FECA accountability bill Negative Sentiment: One article flagged that UnitedHealth’s CFO warned that cost pressures are still not fully solved, suggesting that margin concerns could temper enthusiasm despite the earnings beat. CFO warning after earnings Insider Buying and Selling In other news, CEO Patrick Hugh Conway sold 800 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, April 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $355.00, for a total value of $284,000.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 17,805 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,320,775. This represents a 4.30% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. 0.19% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

UnitedHealth Group Company Profile (Free Report)

UnitedHealth Group Inc is a diversified health care company headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota, that operates two primary business platforms: UnitedHealthcare and Optum. Founded in 1977, the company provides a broad range of health benefits and health care services to individuals, employers, governmental entities and other organizations. Its operations span commercial employer-sponsored plans, individual and Medicare and Medicaid programs, and services for customers and health systems in the United States and selected international markets.

UnitedHealthcare is the company’s benefits business, administering health plans and networks, managing provider relationships, and offering coverage products for employers, individuals, and government-sponsored programs.

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