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Avanda Investment Management Pte. Ltd. purchased a new stake in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META – Free Report) during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 2,280 shares of the social networking company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,304,000. Meta Platforms comprises approximately 2.1% of Avanda Investment Management Pte. Ltd.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 17th largest holding.

A number of other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the business. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its position in Meta Platforms by 3.8% during the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 199,995,630 shares of the social networking company’s stock worth $132,015,115,000 after purchasing an additional 7,269,279 shares in the last quarter. Auto Owners Insurance Co lifted its stake in Meta Platforms by 76,587.7% in the 4th quarter. Auto Owners Insurance Co now owns 105,292,277 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $69,502,379,000 after purchasing an additional 105,154,977 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp boosted its position in Meta Platforms by 5.1% in the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 90,841,345 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $59,963,463,000 after buying an additional 4,395,763 shares in the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its position in Meta Platforms by 1.7% in the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 52,806,712 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $34,734,628,000 after buying an additional 878,396 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Capital World Investors boosted its position in Meta Platforms by 0.8% in the fourth quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 39,558,637 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $26,112,735,000 after buying an additional 310,947 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 79.91% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes META has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Meta Platforms from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, May 16th. Piper Sandler began coverage on Meta Platforms in a research note on Tuesday, June 2nd. They issued an “overweight” rating for the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reissued a “neutral” rating and set a $725.00 price objective (down from $825.00) on shares of Meta Platforms in a report on Thursday, April 30th. Rosenblatt Securities restated a “buy” rating and set a $1,015.00 price objective on shares of Meta Platforms in a research report on Thursday, May 28th. Finally, Mizuho lowered their target price on Meta Platforms from $850.00 to $835.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, May 5th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-six have assigned a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $830.45.

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Meta Platforms Price Performance Shares of NASDAQ:META opened at $645.85 on Tuesday. The firm has a market cap of $1.63 trillion, a PE ratio of 23.48, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.14 and a beta of 1.25. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $604.11 and its 200-day moving average is $626.63. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24, a quick ratio of 2.35 and a current ratio of 2.35. Meta Platforms, Inc. has a 52 week low of $520.26 and a 52 week high of $796.25.

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 29th. The social networking company reported $10.44 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $6.67 by $3.77. The company had revenue of $56.31 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $55.56 billion. Meta Platforms had a net margin of 32.84% and a return on equity of 36.93%. Meta Platforms’s revenue for the quarter was up 33.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $6.43 earnings per share. Sell-side analysts predict that Meta Platforms, Inc. will post 29.46 earnings per share for the current year.

Meta Platforms Announces Dividend The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 25th. Investors of record on Monday, June 15th were issued a $0.525 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, June 15th. This represents a $2.10 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.3%. Meta Platforms’s dividend payout ratio is presently 7.63%.

Insider Activity at Meta Platforms In other news, COO Javier Olivan sold 3,348 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, July 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $600.97, for a total value of $2,012,047.56. Following the transaction, the chief operating officer owned 9,498 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,708,013.06. The trade was a 26.06% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider Curtis J. Mahoney sold 2,079 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $609.92, for a total transaction of $1,268,023.68. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 1,118 shares in the company, valued at approximately $681,890.56. This represents a 65.03% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold 37,948 shares of company stock worth $23,184,319 over the last ninety days. Insiders own 13.53% of the company’s stock.

Meta Platforms News Roundup Here are the key news stories impacting Meta Platforms this week:

Positive Sentiment: Bank of America expects Meta to beat second-quarter estimates, citing healthy ad demand and AI-related improvements, with Q2 revenue now seen at $60.6 billion and EPS at $7.50 versus consensus of $60.2 billion and $7.18. Meta Platforms expected to top earnings estimates as ad growth remains healthy, says BofA Positive Sentiment: Investors are also encouraged by reports that Meta could monetize its AI buildout more directly, including a potential large-scale computing deal with Anthropic, which could help justify its heavy capex and reduce valuation pressure. Zuckerberg Is Quietly Turning Meta Into A Compute Provider Ahead Of Q2 Earnings Positive Sentiment: BlackRock’s $12 billion financing for new Meta data centers in Texas underscores strong outside confidence in Meta’s AI infrastructure strategy and signals continued investment in future capacity. BlackRock Leads $12 Billion Financing for New Meta Data Centers in Texas Neutral Sentiment: Commentary around Meta’s expanding AI ambitions and “compute provider” strategy reinforces the bullish AI narrative, but the market is still waiting for proof that the spending will translate into durable returns. Meta’s AI Ambitions Keep Expanding. Is META Stock Keeping Up? Neutral Sentiment: Meta faces a Tennessee trial over claims Instagram was designed to be addictive, adding headline risk and potential legal overhang for the stock. Meta faces Tennessee trial over allegations Instagram was designed to be addictive Negative Sentiment: Reports of temporary Facebook and Instagram outages may add near-term frustration for users and advertisers, though the impact appears more operational than fundamental. Users of Meta’s Facebook, Instagram report suffering some outages Meta Platforms Profile (Free Report)

Meta Platforms, Inc (NASDAQ: META), formerly Facebook, Inc, is a global technology company best known for building social networking services and immersive computing platforms. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company operates a family of consumer-facing products and services that connect users, creators and businesses. In October 2021 the company rebranded as Meta to reflect an expanded strategic focus on augmented and virtual reality technologies alongside its social media businesses.

Meta’s core consumer products include Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger, which enable social networking, messaging, content sharing and community building across mobile and desktop devices.

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Mark Zuckerberg has a new flex: taking business calls while riding a jet ski wearing Meta (NASDAQ:META | META Price Prediction)’s Ray-Ban Display glasses. $799 smart glasses In a Complex interview published in early July 2026, the CEO said, “The other person could not tell that I was on it.” He credited a microphone in the nose pad that filters wind noise. “You could literally be in a wind tunnel and it would sound completely clear to the person on the other side.” He also noted “you don’t necessarily want to tell the other person you’re on a jet ski.”

It is a fun anecdote with a sobering backdrop.

The Glasses Zuckerberg Can’t Stop Talking About Meta’s glasses lineup ranges from the $379 Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) to the $799 Meta Ray-Ban Display, the company’s first consumer glasses with a built-in display, unveiled at Connect in September 2025. The Display model includes a Neural Band wristband that reads forearm muscle signals for gesture control.

Zuckerberg’s pitch centers on one number: nearly 2 billion people already wear vision-correction glasses. He compares the moment to the flip phone’s demise. “In five years or whatever, all of the flip phones were going to be smartphones, and that’s basically how I feel about glasses today,” he said.

His case for glasses over phones emphasizes presence. Glasses let people stay engaged with those around them while an AI assistant “see what you see, hear what you hear, talk to you throughout the day.” That is the core of what he calls “personal super intelligence,” contrasted with a future run by “one big AI,” which he calls “a bad future, no matter how good the AI is.”

The Multi-Billion-Dollar Reality Reality Labs, the Meta division building the glasses, lost $19.2 billion in 2025. Spending continues rising: Meta’s 2026 capital expenditure guidance runs as high as $145 billion.

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Zuckerberg’s bull case rests on momentum. Glasses sales reportedly tripled over the past year, per Meta’s January 2026 earnings call, and he has called them “some of the fastest growing consumer electronics in history.” His justification echoes the Meta playbook: “The formula for our company has always been to build experiences that can get to billions of people and focus on monetizing them once you get to scale.”

A Courtroom Complication In February 2026, a judge threatened contempt-of-court sanctions against members of Zuckerberg’s entourage for wearing recording-capable Meta glasses into a courtroom where recording was banned.

Whether this flex ages well depends on whether the glasses bet converts from a fast-growing curiosity into the profit engine Zuckerberg keeps promising investors. Right now, the audio is crystal clear. The economics remain uncertain.

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CompaniesJuly 21 (Reuters) - Tesla (TSLA.O), opens new tab on Tuesday expanded its robotaxi service to Orlando and Tampa, as the electric-vehicle ​maker races to prove that it can ‌scale its autonomous ride-hailing business beyond its initial launch markets.

The move comes a day before Tesla reports second-quarter ​earnings, with Wall Street closely watching the ​progress on robotaxis, which underpin much of ⁠the company's valuation as CEO Elon Musk shifts ​focus toward artificial intelligence, autonomous driving and humanoid ​robots.

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Tesla launched its robotaxi service in Austin in June last year and expanded to Dallas and Houston earlier this ​year and Miami this month. The company ​has also been conducting supervised testing in California's San Francisco ‌Bay ⁠Area.

Investors have questioned the pace of the rollout after Tesla missed several expansion targets. In response, Musk has said the company was deliberately taking ​a cautious ​approach, and ⁠that rigorous safety testing was the main constraint to faster deployment of ​the service.

Unlike rivals such as Alphabet-owned (GOOGL.O), opens new tab Waymo, ​which ⁠relies on lidar sensors, Tesla's robotaxi system uses cameras and AI-based software to navigate. Tesla plans ⁠to ​eventually deploy its purpose-built Cybercab ​vehicle, which does not have pedals or a steering wheel.

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Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft lifted its stake in CocaCola Company (The) (NYSE:KO – Free Report) by 74.4% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 23,672 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 10,098 shares during the quarter. Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft’s holdings in CocaCola were worth $1,744,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Anfield Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in CocaCola by 438.8% in the 4th quarter. Anfield Capital Management LLC now owns 361 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 294 shares during the period. Louisbourg Investments Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of CocaCola in the first quarter worth $25,000. Headlands Technologies LLC acquired a new stake in shares of CocaCola in the second quarter worth $26,000. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. grew its holdings in shares of CocaCola by 1,081.8% during the fourth quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 390 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 357 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Daytona Street Capital LLC purchased a new position in shares of CocaCola during the fourth quarter valued at $29,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 70.26% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at CocaCola In related news, EVP Nancy Quan sold 31,625 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $80.93, for a total value of $2,559,411.25. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 223,330 shares in the company, valued at approximately $18,074,096.90. This represents a 12.40% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, Chairman James Quincey sold 436,296 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, June 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $80.13, for a total transaction of $34,960,398.48. Following the transaction, the chairman directly owned 122,833 shares in the company, valued at $9,842,608.29. The trade was a 78.03% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders sold 899,905 shares of company stock worth $71,832,315 over the last ninety days. 0.90% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Key CocaCola News Here are the key news stories impacting CocaCola this week:

Positive Sentiment: Analysts highlighted Coca-Cola’s pricing power and ability to balance higher prices with affordability and volume growth, suggesting the company can protect margins and sustain durable growth in 2026. Coca-Cola’s Pricing Power: Is it Still Driving Growth in 2026? Positive Sentiment: UBS said Coca-Cola’s growth outlook remains strong ahead of Q2 results, with expectations that the company will deliver solid earnings and keep full-year guidance intact, which could support shares if confirmed. Coca-Cola’s Growth Outlook Remains Strong Ahead of Q2 Results, UBS Says Positive Sentiment: Recent coverage also noted that KO is trading near all-time highs as investors rotate away from more volatile AI names, reinforcing Coca-Cola’s appeal as a stable large-cap holding. 5 Stocks Quietly Trading Near All-Time Highs While Everyone Watches the AI Drama (KO) Neutral Sentiment: Coca-Cola picked bankers for a possible India bottler IPO, which could be a long-term strategic move but does not yet provide enough detail on valuation, timing, or financial impact. Coca-Cola picks bankers for its India bottler IPO Neutral Sentiment: Multiple pieces of analyst and technical commentary are keeping KO in focus before earnings, but they are mostly reiterating existing bullish sentiment rather than revealing a fresh catalyst. Coca-Cola Stock in Focus: A Look at the Earnings, Analyst Activity, Technical Picture Negative Sentiment: Some commentary argues KO is trading at a premium valuation versus peers, which could limit upside if upcoming earnings or guidance fail to exceed expectations. Coca-Cola: Safety Has A Price, But Right Now, It’s A Premium One CocaCola Price Performance KO opened at $82.07 on Tuesday. The stock has a market cap of $353.09 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.81, a PEG ratio of 3.26 and a beta of 0.34. CocaCola Company has a 1 year low of $65.35 and a 1 year high of $85.68. The company has a current ratio of 1.36, a quick ratio of 1.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.09. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $81.31 and a 200 day moving average price of $77.77.

CocaCola (NYSE:KO – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April 28th. The company reported $0.86 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.81 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $12.47 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.24 billion. CocaCola had a return on equity of 40.55% and a net margin of 27.80%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 11.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.73 EPS. CocaCola has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.240-3.270 EPS. Analysts forecast that CocaCola Company will post 3.26 EPS for the current fiscal year.

CocaCola Dividend Announcement The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 1st. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, September 15th will be paid a $0.53 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 15th. This represents a $2.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.6%. CocaCola’s payout ratio is 66.67%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on the company. TD Cowen increased their price objective on CocaCola from $85.00 to $90.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Citigroup lifted their target price on CocaCola from $91.00 to $97.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. Bank of America upped their target price on CocaCola from $90.00 to $95.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, July 10th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on shares of CocaCola from $85.00 to $90.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, July 10th. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of CocaCola from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b+)” rating in a report on Monday, May 4th. Fourteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, CocaCola currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $89.20.

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The Coca‑Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a global beverage manufacturer, marketer and distributor best known for its flagship Coca‑Cola soda. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company develops and sells concentrates, syrups and finished beverages across a broad portfolio of brands. Its product range spans sparkling soft drinks, bottled water, sports drinks, juices, ready‑to‑drink teas and coffees, and other still beverages, marketed under both global and regional brand names.

Coca‑Cola’s brand portfolio includes widely recognized names such as Coca‑Cola, Diet Coke, Coca‑Cola Zero Sugar, Sprite, Fanta, Minute Maid, Powerade and Dasani, and in recent years the company has expanded into the coffee and premium beverage categories through acquisitions such as Costa Coffee.

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One of the fastest-growing brands in the American dairy aisle just went dark, and a cyberattack is the reason.

In a securities filing on July 16, 2026, Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO | KO Price Prediction) disclosed that its Fairlife dairy subsidiary was hit by a ransomware attack that breached its IT systems, including production-related systems. Fairlife’s U.S. production operations are “temporarily suspended,” though Canadian operations are unaffected. The Fairlife hack is now rippling toward grocery shelves, and the Coca-Cola ransomware disclosure leaves the key question unanswered: when production comes back.

What Coca-Cola Has Confirmed, And What It Hasn’t Coca-Cola says product quality and safety have not been impacted. The company has not given a restoration timeline, and as of this writing, no ransomware group has claimed responsibility. Whether customer, employee, or partner data was stolen, and whether Coca-Cola is being extorted, both remain unknown. On the attacker’s identity and any ransom demand, the responsible answer is that we simply do not know.

The company says it activated its incident response and business continuity protocols, is working with outside cybersecurity advisors, and has notified law enforcement.

Why Fairlife Matters More Than Its Size Suggests Fairlife has scaled fast. Its sales surpassed $1 billion in 2022, up from an estimated $90 million in 2015, and more recent estimates put 2024 sales at roughly $4 billion. The $1 billion figure marks when the brand crossed the threshold. It has grown well past that since.

Coca-Cola bet heavily on that trajectory. It acquired Fairlife outright in 2020, and the total price, including earn-outs, reached roughly $7.4 billion over five years, the largest brand acquisition in Coca-Cola’s 133-year history. Fairlife’s ultra-filtered milk and Core Power protein shakes rode, and helped drive, the modern high-protein eating trend, a wave amplified by GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic. This is a strategic crown jewel for Atlanta.

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What It Means For Store Shelves A production suspension at a brand this large does not stay invisible for long, and history shows why. When Arizona Beverages was hit by ransomware in 2019, and when grocery distributor UNFI was struck in 2025, both incidents caused production and distribution disruptions that ran for weeks and left empty shelves in their wake. Without a restoration timeline, a similar risk exists here.

Fairlife is a top seller in protein-fortified dairy, a category with few direct competitors. When a commoditized brand goes offline, shoppers barely notice because rivals fill the gap. When a category leader with few substitutes goes dark, the hole is harder to plug. A prolonged Fairlife shortage would therefore have an outsized effect on shelf availability.

The Bigger Takeaway The market has taken notice without panicking. KO closed at $82.12 on July 20, down 2.53% over the prior week yet still up 19.05% year to date. Polymarket traders now assign a 79.5% probability that Q2 global unit case volume growth comes in below 3.5%, a downshift from Q1’s 3% global volume print. The same crowd still gives an 87.5% probability that Coca-Cola beats consensus when it reports on July 28.

For shoppers, the message is measured. Coca-Cola says the product is safe, Canadian supply is running, and recovery work is underway. But if the outage stretches on, the milk brand cyberattack that began as an SEC filing could end as a visible gap in the dairy case, and a Fairlife shortage would be the clearest sign that a digital attack reached all the way to the grocery shelf.

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Alphabet faces heightened scrutiny from investors as a delay in the launch of a model key to its AI ambitions adds to worries ​over the payoff from massive data-center spending, months after raising expectations with a ‌blockbuster quarter for cloud sales.

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Bank of Stockton boosted its position in shares of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT – Free Report) by 16.3% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 19,759 shares of the software giant’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,766 shares during the period. Microsoft comprises 2.3% of Bank of Stockton’s holdings, making the stock its 8th biggest holding. Bank of Stockton’s holdings in Microsoft were worth $7,314,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Longfellow Investment Management Co. LLC boosted its holdings in Microsoft by 51.3% during the 2nd quarter. Longfellow Investment Management Co. LLC now owns 59 shares of the software giant’s stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 20 shares during the period. Shepherd Kaplan Krochuk LLC lifted its holdings in Microsoft by 4.9% during the 3rd quarter. Shepherd Kaplan Krochuk LLC now owns 431 shares of the software giant’s stock valued at $223,000 after buying an additional 20 shares in the last quarter. Fischer Investment Strategies LLC boosted its position in Microsoft by 3.1% in the 4th quarter. Fischer Investment Strategies LLC now owns 697 shares of the software giant’s stock valued at $337,000 after buying an additional 21 shares during the period. Pollock Investment Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Microsoft by 0.8% during the third quarter. Pollock Investment Advisors LLC now owns 2,805 shares of the software giant’s stock valued at $1,453,000 after acquiring an additional 21 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Better Money Decisions LLC raised its stake in shares of Microsoft by 0.6% during the second quarter. Better Money Decisions LLC now owns 3,498 shares of the software giant’s stock valued at $1,740,000 after acquiring an additional 21 shares in the last quarter. 71.13% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Microsoft Trading Up 2.2% NASDAQ MSFT opened at $402.29 on Tuesday. Microsoft Corporation has a 52 week low of $349.20 and a 52 week high of $555.45. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $400.07 and a 200 day moving average price of $410.17. The company has a quick ratio of 1.27, a current ratio of 1.28 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08. The firm has a market cap of $2.99 trillion, a PE ratio of 23.95, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.19 and a beta of 1.13.

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The software giant reported $4.27 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.06 by $0.21. The business had revenue of $82.89 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $81.44 billion. Microsoft had a net margin of 39.34% and a return on equity of 31.94%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 18.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $3.46 earnings per share. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that Microsoft Corporation will post 16.71 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Microsoft Announces Dividend The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 10th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, August 20th will be paid a dividend of $0.91 per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 20th. This represents a $3.64 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.9%. Microsoft’s payout ratio is presently 21.67%.

Key Microsoft News Here are the key news stories impacting Microsoft this week:

Positive Sentiment: Microsoft announced an expanded strategic partnership with AMD to deploy Helios systems across Azure, reinforcing its AI infrastructure buildout and giving the stock a near-term boost. Microsoft expands AMD partnership with Helios AI infrastructure deployment on Azure Positive Sentiment: Analysts and commentators are framing Microsoft as attractively valued ahead of earnings, with some highlighting upside from Azure growth, AI execution, and Copilot adoption if management delivers strong commentary. Microsoft Stock Price Offers ‘Attractive Entry Point,’ Says Deutsche Bank Ahead of Q2 Earnings Neutral Sentiment: Microsoft is approaching fiscal Q4 earnings on July 29, and investors are watching for updates on Azure growth, AI spending, and whether Copilot is gaining traction. Microsoft earnings to spotlight Azure growth, AI spending Negative Sentiment: Sentiment is also being weighed down by a new securities-fraud lawsuit tied to prior AI/Copilot disclosures, which could add legal and reputational overhang ahead of earnings. MSFT Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Microsoft Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit Analysts Set New Price Targets Several brokerages recently issued reports on MSFT. UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Microsoft in a research note on Friday, April 24th. Phillip Securities upgraded Microsoft to a “buy” rating and set a $485.00 price target on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, May 13th. Truist Financial decreased their price objective on Microsoft from $675.00 to $575.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, April 30th. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Microsoft in a research note on Monday, May 4th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Microsoft in a report on Monday, July 6th. Forty-two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $557.46.

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Insider Transactions at Microsoft In related news, CEO Judson Althoff sold 15,500 shares of Microsoft stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $460.99, for a total value of $7,145,345.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 110,477 shares in the company, valued at $50,928,792.23. This trade represents a 12.30% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, EVP Takeshi Numoto sold 4,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $402.84, for a total transaction of $1,812,780.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 47,468 shares in the company, valued at approximately $19,122,009.12. This represents a 8.66% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 23,762 shares of company stock worth $10,508,361. Insiders own 0.03% of the company’s stock.

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Microsoft Corporation is a global technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington. Founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, Microsoft develops, licenses and supports a broad range of software products, services and devices for consumers, enterprises and governments worldwide. Its operations span personal computing, productivity software, cloud infrastructure, enterprise applications, developer tools and gaming.

Microsoft’s product portfolio includes the Windows operating system and the Microsoft 365 suite of productivity and collaboration tools (Office apps, Outlook, Teams).

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Geneva Partners LLC reduced its stake in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT – Free Report) by 70.1% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 7,460 shares of the software giant’s stock after selling 17,461 shares during the quarter. Microsoft comprises about 1.3% of Geneva Partners LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 25th largest holding. Geneva Partners LLC’s holdings in Microsoft were worth $2,761,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. WFA Asset Management Corp raised its stake in Microsoft by 27.0% in the 1st quarter. WFA Asset Management Corp now owns 1,016 shares of the software giant’s stock worth $427,000 after acquiring an additional 216 shares during the last quarter. Ironwood Wealth Management LLC. lifted its position in Microsoft by 0.3% during the 2nd quarter. Ironwood Wealth Management LLC. now owns 12,658 shares of the software giant’s stock worth $5,658,000 after acquiring an additional 38 shares during the period. Discipline Wealth Solutions LLC grew its stake in Microsoft by 410.4% during the 3rd quarter. Discipline Wealth Solutions LLC now owns 2,659 shares of the software giant’s stock valued at $1,144,000 after purchasing an additional 2,138 shares during the last quarter. Wealth Group Ltd. increased its holdings in shares of Microsoft by 1.2% in the fourth quarter. Wealth Group Ltd. now owns 2,374 shares of the software giant’s stock valued at $1,000,000 after purchasing an additional 28 shares during the period. Finally, Eagle Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Microsoft by 0.4% in the fourth quarter. Eagle Capital Management LLC now owns 23,097 shares of the software giant’s stock valued at $9,735,000 after purchasing an additional 96 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 71.13% of the company’s stock.

Microsoft Trading Up 2.2% MSFT stock opened at $402.29 on Tuesday. Microsoft Corporation has a 52-week low of $349.20 and a 52-week high of $555.45. The company has a quick ratio of 1.27, a current ratio of 1.28 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08. The firm has a market cap of $2.99 trillion, a P/E ratio of 23.95, a PEG ratio of 1.19 and a beta of 1.13. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $400.07 and its 200-day simple moving average is $410.17.

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The software giant reported $4.27 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.06 by $0.21. The firm had revenue of $82.89 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $81.44 billion. Microsoft had a return on equity of 31.94% and a net margin of 39.34%.Microsoft’s revenue for the quarter was up 18.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $3.46 EPS. As a group, equities analysts forecast that Microsoft Corporation will post 16.71 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Microsoft Dividend Announcement The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 10th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, August 20th will be paid a dividend of $0.91 per share. This represents a $3.64 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, August 20th. Microsoft’s dividend payout ratio is presently 21.67%.

Insider Activity at Microsoft In other Microsoft news, EVP Amy Coleman sold 1,262 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $411.34, for a total transaction of $519,111.08. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 46,003 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $18,922,874.02. This trade represents a 2.67% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Takeshi Numoto sold 4,500 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, June 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $402.84, for a total transaction of $1,812,780.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 47,468 shares in the company, valued at approximately $19,122,009.12. The trade was a 8.66% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 23,762 shares of company stock valued at $10,508,361. 0.03% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of equities analysts have issued reports on MSFT shares. President Capital raised their price target on shares of Microsoft from $500.00 to $520.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Sanford C. Bernstein downgraded shares of Microsoft from an “outperform” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, July 6th. DA Davidson reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $550.00 price objective on shares of Microsoft in a research note on Monday, July 6th. Citigroup raised shares of Microsoft from a “market outperform” rating to an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday. Finally, Dbs Bank decreased their target price on shares of Microsoft from $678.00 to $573.00 in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Forty-two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Microsoft currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $557.46.

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Key Microsoft News Here are the key news stories impacting Microsoft this week:

Positive Sentiment: Microsoft announced an expanded strategic partnership with AMD to deploy Helios systems across Azure, reinforcing its AI infrastructure buildout and giving the stock a near-term boost. Microsoft expands AMD partnership with Helios AI infrastructure deployment on Azure Positive Sentiment: Analysts and commentators are framing Microsoft as attractively valued ahead of earnings, with some highlighting upside from Azure growth, AI execution, and Copilot adoption if management delivers strong commentary. Microsoft Stock Price Offers ‘Attractive Entry Point,’ Says Deutsche Bank Ahead of Q2 Earnings Neutral Sentiment: Microsoft is approaching fiscal Q4 earnings on July 29, and investors are watching for updates on Azure growth, AI spending, and whether Copilot is gaining traction. Microsoft earnings to spotlight Azure growth, AI spending Negative Sentiment: Sentiment is also being weighed down by a new securities-fraud lawsuit tied to prior AI/Copilot disclosures, which could add legal and reputational overhang ahead of earnings. MSFT Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Microsoft Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit Microsoft Profile (Free Report)

Microsoft Corporation is a global technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington. Founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, Microsoft develops, licenses and supports a broad range of software products, services and devices for consumers, enterprises and governments worldwide. Its operations span personal computing, productivity software, cloud infrastructure, enterprise applications, developer tools and gaming.

Microsoft’s product portfolio includes the Windows operating system and the Microsoft 365 suite of productivity and collaboration tools (Office apps, Outlook, Teams).

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There are loads of artificial intelligence (AI) stocks out there. Just about any company these days wants to convince investors that it's a big player in AI and can benefit from the opportunities that emerge from that. It can be challenging to prove, and there are many pretenders out there.

However, there are three AI stocks that I think are the real deals, and that can be excellent options for any investor looking for exposure to AI: Alphabet (GOOG 0.60%)(GOOGL 0.60%), Microsoft (MSFT 0.66%), and Amazon (AMZN 1.05%).

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Alphabet The initial fears about AI were that it would cripple Alphabet's business and destroy its search engine. However, Alphabet has proven why it's a top tech stock, turning what seemed like a risk into an advantage.

The company's AI overviews have changed the way its search engine works, allowing it to incorporate AI into the results. And while not everyone may be a fan of the AI-powered results, the numbers suggest that Alphabet's search business is doing just fine; during the first three months of the year, Google Search and other related revenue rose by 19%, totaling $60.4 billion. Alphabet's business is doing more than fine; it's thriving due to AI, as its growth remains strong. Its AI chatbot, Gemini, is also proving to be more than just a formidable competitor to OpenAI's ChatGPT but a real threat.

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There are many ways Alphabet can incorporate AI into its business to add value, which is why this can be among the safest AI stocks to own. With a diverse business model and many growth opportunities, Alphabet still looks like a no-brainer buy despite soaring around 90% in the past 12 months. At 26 times its trailing earnings, this remains a reasonably valued growth stock to buy and hold.

Microsoft Investors seem less convinced of Microsoft's AI capabilities, but I'm not. The company also has many opportunities to enhance its products with AI, including its popular Office software. With the help of Copilot, users can now generate forms and letters more quickly and create complex spreadsheet templates with greater ease.

As businesses realize the value Copilot offers, it'll be easier for them to justify upgrading and paying more for its AI-powered capabilities. There's a lot of value there that I believe the market is overlooking; otherwise, this stock wouldn't be trading at just 23 times earnings and be lumped in with other software stocks. Microsoft is a much safer option than most, as it has an underrated AI angle, making it a solid option today.

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Amazon Last but certainly not least is Amazon, a tech giant with plentiful AI-related opportunities. CEO Andy Jassy highlighted one of the company's most underrated potential growth catalysts: selling AI chips. Its Trainium chip has been in high demand, and with a focus on efficiency, it can unlock some significant growth for the business, with Jassy estimating its chip business could generate $50 billion in annual revenue.

For a company that has generated more than $740 billion in revenue over the past four quarters, that may not seem significant, but it's an opportunity that Amazon can put more money behind, possibly making chips a large part of its business in the future.

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As Mistral is expanding its AI compute capacity in Europe, the companies are expanding their strategic partnership with Microsoft's commitment to leverage part of this capacity, bringing Mistral's frontier and efficient models across Microsoft's AI platform and giving customers flexible deployment options from cloud to fully disconnected environments
 

Scaling Europe's AI compute capacity: Microsoft and Mistral are announcing a new agreement to expand AI infrastructure in Europe. Microsoft will leverage Mistral's expanded Europe-based GPU infrastructure to increase capacity for AI development and to support the delivery of MSFT's cloud and AI services. This represents a multibillion dollar commitment from Microsoft and an important way for Microsoft customers to benefit from Mistral's scientific and compute innovations. Integrating Mistral models into Microsoft enterprise products: Mistral Medium 3.5 and OCR 4 are now available in Microsoft Foundry, and Mistral Medium 3.5 is now in Microsoft Copilot Studio. This brings the benefits of Mistral's frontier, efficient and multilingual models to Microsoft customers globally, allowing developers to build, customize and operate AI applications. Giving enterprises greater control over AI at scale: Azure enables organizations to deploy Mistral models across cloud, cloud-connected and fully disconnected environments, while maintaining control over data, operations and business continuity.
  , /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) and Mistral on Tuesday announced a significant expansion of their strategic partnership to help enterprises and regulated industries adopt frontier AI with greater choice, control and operational consistency. The companies are bringing Mistral's frontier and efficient models across the Microsoft platform, including Microsoft Foundry, Copilot Studio and Azure, so customers can build and run AI across a spectrum of operating environments, from cloud-scale deployments to customer-controlled and fully disconnected operations.

Across Europe and other regulated markets, organizations want access to frontier AI while maintaining control over their data, operations and critical workloads. This partnership extends Microsoft's Sovereign Cloud approach by combining Mistral's frontier models with Microsoft's security, compliance and cloud-to-edge platform, giving customers greater choice in how and where they deploy AI.

"Europe should have access to the world's most capable AI without compromising control over their data, operations or digital future," said Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President, Microsoft. "By bringing Mistral's frontier European models into our sovereign cloud portfolio and enabling them across public cloud, cloud-connected and fully disconnected environments, we are honoring the European Digital Commitments we made and giving customers a trusted foundation for AI they can operate on their own terms."

"Our mission has always been to put frontier AI in the hands of every organization while keeping them in control of their technology," said Arthur Mensch, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Mistral. "With Microsoft as our partner, our models reach enterprises and public institutions at global scale — delivered through a platform trusted for the most demanding, regulated workloads and available everywhere our customers operate."

Europe's AI future: expanded GPU capacity

Underpinning the partnership is a new multibillion-dollar agreement focused on expanding AI infrastructure in Europe. Mistral is adding its GPU capacity, drawing on thousands of the latest NVIDIA Vera Rubin GPUs to increase AI compute availability for customers and provide a shared platform for training, inference and large-scale deployment.

The agreement strengthens Europe's AI infrastructure while helping Microsoft meet growing demand for cloud and AI services. Consistent with Microsoft's flexible approach to global infrastructure, which combines its own datacenters, leased facilities and strategic collaborations with third-party providers, it expands Microsoft's capacity footprint in Europe and supports the European Digital Commitments announced in 2025.

"Agentic AI is driving unprecedented demand for high-performance, energy-efficient AI infrastructure," said Ian Buck, Vice President of Hyperscale and High-Performance Computing, NVIDIA. "By deploying NVIDIA Vera Rubin systems at scale, Mistral and Microsoft will give customers the computing foundation they need to build and run the next generation of AI across Europe and beyond."

Frontier AI, enterprise ready: Mistral models in Microsoft Foundry and Copilot Studio

At the platform layer, Mistral's latest Medium 3.5 and OCR 4 models are now available in Microsoft Foundry, giving developers access to frontier models within a consistent environment for building, customizing and deploying AI applications. Mistral Medium 3.5 brings an open-weight model into a managed Azure environment, enabling developers and enterprises to build, customize and deploy AI applications with control, sovereign deployment options, and predictable, cost-efficient scaling. OCR 4 supports structured document-processing pipelines and agentic workflows, and both models can be applied across agentic applications, automation and domain-specific solutions using tools and workflows already established across the Foundry platform.

At the application layer, the companies brought Mistral's Medium 3.5 model to Copilot Studio, combining model flexibility with enterprise-grade governance, empowering teams to choose the best model for a given scenario while maintaining control over how and where data is processed.

One deployment experience across any environment: Microsoft Foundry and Foundry Local

Organizations can develop AI applications using the same models, tools, APIs and workflows across Microsoft Foundry and Foundry Local. This gives teams a consistent way to build, customize and operate AI applications regardless of where those applications ultimately run.

Microsoft Foundry provides the development platform for discovering, building and deploying models and agents in the cloud. Foundry Local extends that development and runtime experience to Azure Local, so organizations can bring AI closer to their data, users and operational environments. Together, they help reduce the need to redesign applications for each deployment scenario while giving customers more flexibility in how they meet sovereignty, latency and resilience requirements.

Flexible deployment with a common operating model: Azure and Azure Local

Organizations increasingly need different levels of operational control depending on workload sensitivity, regulatory obligations and mission requirements. Azure and Azure Local provide a common platform that supports AI deployments across a spectrum of operating environments:

Cloud: Azure-hosted deployments for cloud scale, agility and access to the latest platform innovation. Cloud-connected: Customer-controlled Azure Local environments that remain connected to Azure services and operations when needed. Fully disconnected: Azure Local deployments that can operate independently of external connectivity for highly sensitive, constrained or mission-critical environments. Across these operating models, customers can use Mistral models with a consistent platform and operational approach. This helps regulated organizations avoid a fragmented AI architecture while supporting the level of control, resilience and connectivity their workloads require. 

For regulated industries where strategic autonomy is required, this offers concrete advantages. These customers can apply AI to sensitive workflows while aligning data, operations and access controls to their specific requirements. Critical infrastructure providers can maintain AI capabilities where resilience and service continuity are essential. Manufacturing and industrial organizations can analyze production, quality and operational data locally where latency, IP protection, export controls, cybersecurity and supply-chain resilience can shape deployment requirements. Healthcare organizations can support AI-enabled workflows where privacy, data residency, clinical continuity and regulated data handling are foundational requirements.

What this enables for our customers

As part of the expanded relationship, the companies are aligning on a joint go-to-market plan and will pursue enterprise opportunities together across Europe and globally. Mistral and Microsoft are also expanding the partnership to accelerate customer adoption, by funding PoCs, offering Azure credits, and leading workshops to drive AI innovation with customers.

Organizations in financial services, manufacturing, healthcare and other regulated sectors are running AI in settings where control and resilience are mandatory. With this partnership, they can build AI applications in Microsoft Foundry and run them in Azure or on Azure Local, using Mistral models in cloud, cloud-connected and fully disconnected operating environments.

Microsoft and Mistral will continue working to serve customers as we innovate across the models, development experience, development platform and European AI infrastructure that make this possible.

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Learn more: www.mistral.com Discover Microsoft Sovereign Cloud: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/sovereignty Learn more about Azure Local: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/products/local Learn more about Microsoft Foundry: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/products/ai-foundry Learn more about Microsoft Copilot Studio: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365-copilot/microsoft-copilot-studio About Mistral

Mistral is a pioneer company in generative artificial intelligence, empowering the world with the tools to build and benefit from the most transformative technology of our time. The company democratizes AI through high-performance, optimized, and cutting-edge open-source models, products and solutions as well as end-to-end infrastructure with Mistral Compute. Headquartered in France and independent, Mistral defends a decentralized and transparent approach to technology, with a strong global presence in the United States, United Kingdom, and Singapore. Learn more at www.mistral.ai

About Microsoft

Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT" @microsoft) creates platforms and tools powered by AI to deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. The technology company is committed to making AI available broadly and doing so responsibly, with a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

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Andar Capital Management HK Ltd lessened its holdings in Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD – Free Report) by 55.7% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 22,000 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 27,638 shares during the period. Advanced Micro Devices accounts for 3.8% of Andar Capital Management HK Ltd’s holdings, making the stock its 10th biggest position. Andar Capital Management HK Ltd’s holdings in Advanced Micro Devices were worth $4,475,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its position in shares of Advanced Micro Devices by 1.6% in the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 158,522,860 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $33,949,256,000 after purchasing an additional 2,525,109 shares during the period. State Street Corp boosted its stake in Advanced Micro Devices by 1.5% in the 4th quarter. State Street Corp now owns 74,919,276 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $16,044,712,000 after purchasing an additional 1,094,835 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in Advanced Micro Devices by 0.8% in the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 37,584,845 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $8,015,897,000 after purchasing an additional 287,525 shares during the period. Norges Bank bought a new position in Advanced Micro Devices during the 4th quarter worth $4,929,312,000. Finally, Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD increased its position in Advanced Micro Devices by 0.3% during the 4th quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 20,325,288 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $4,352,864,000 after buying an additional 55,969 shares during the period. 71.34% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Advanced Micro Devices Stock Up 1.6% Shares of NASDAQ AMD opened at $503.57 on Tuesday. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. has a 52-week low of $149.22 and a 52-week high of $584.73. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $504.79 and its 200-day moving average price is $332.48. The company has a market capitalization of $821.12 billion, a P/E ratio of 165.11, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.43 and a beta of 2.47. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04, a quick ratio of 1.96 and a current ratio of 2.72.

Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $1.37 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.29 by $0.08. The business had revenue of $10.25 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $9.90 billion. Advanced Micro Devices had a net margin of 13.37% and a return on equity of 9.55%. Advanced Micro Devices’s revenue for the quarter was up 37.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.96 earnings per share. Equities analysts forecast that Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. will post 6.26 earnings per share for the current year.

Trending Headlines about Advanced Micro Devices Here are the key news stories impacting Advanced Micro Devices this week:

Positive Sentiment: Microsoft expanded its strategic partnership with AMD and will deploy AMD Helios rack-scale AI systems at scale on Azure, giving AMD a major new customer and validating its push into full-stack AI infrastructure. AMD launches Helios, its first rack AI system to rival Nvidia, adding Microsoft as newest buyer Positive Sentiment: Several analysts raised price targets or turned more bullish ahead of AMD’s AI event, suggesting Wall Street expects stronger product momentum and potential upside from new announcements. AMD’s Big AI Moment Is Here: 6 Wall Street Analysts Just Placed Their Bets Positive Sentiment: AMD continues to benefit from broad chip-sector strength and a rebound in AI names, with traders rotating back into semiconductors after a recent selloff. Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Clings To A Gain After Trump Comments; AMD Rises (Live Coverage) Positive Sentiment: Coverage around AMD’s hyperscaler deals and strong data-center growth highlights a longer-term revenue story, especially if the Microsoft win leads to more deployments. AMD: Hyperscaler Deals Drive Growth Insiders Place Their Bets In related news, CEO Lisa T. Su sold 125,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, June 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $460.69, for a total value of $57,586,250.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 2,896,899 shares in the company, valued at $1,334,572,400.31. This trade represents a 4.14% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Forrest Eugene Norrod sold 19,487 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $431.40, for a total value of $8,406,691.80. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 324,527 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $140,000,947.80. This represents a 5.66% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last three months, insiders sold 341,630 shares of company stock valued at $152,147,456. 0.50% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of equities research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Erste Group Bank raised shares of Advanced Micro Devices from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 2nd. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on shares of Advanced Micro Devices from $505.00 to $615.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their price target on Advanced Micro Devices from $450.00 to $640.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, July 6th. Evercore reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $579.00 price target on shares of Advanced Micro Devices in a report on Tuesday, May 19th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC upgraded shares of Advanced Micro Devices to a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-eight have given a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $468.65.

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Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ: AMD) is a global semiconductor company that designs and sells microprocessors, graphics processors, chipsets and adaptive computing solutions for a broad set of markets. The company’s product portfolio includes consumer and commercial CPUs under the Ryzen and Threadripper brands, data center processors under the EPYC brand, and Radeon graphics processing units for gaming and professional visualization. AMD also offers semi-custom system-on-chip (SoC) products for gaming consoles and other specialized applications, and provides supporting software and platform technologies for OEMs, cloud service providers and end users.

Founded in 1969, AMD has evolved from a supplier of logic chips into a diversified, fabless semiconductor designer.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- AerCap Holdings N.V. ("AerCap") (NYSE: AER) today announced that it has placed a direct order for 15 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, which will increase AerCap's fleet of 787 aircraft to approximately 140. The announcement was made at the 2026 Farnborough International Air Show. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery through 2033.

AerCap has selected GE Aerospace's GEnx-1B engines to power the 15 Boeing 787 aircraft.

The agreement includes substitution rights to the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, providing AerCap with the flexibility to switch to the larger aircraft variant as it seeks to meet the evolving needs of its customers.

"The addition of these 15 Boeing 787 aircraft to our fleet further strengthens our position as the world's largest owner of 787 aircraft," said Aengus Kelly, CEO of AerCap. "As demand for modern, fuel-efficient widebody aircraft continues to grow, this transaction enables us to provide our customers with greater access to one of the industry's most versatile and sought-after aircraft families, powered by the proven GEnx platform. The 787 has consistently demonstrated strong operating economics and exceptional performance across a wide range of route networks."

"AerCap's continued investment in the 787 Dreamliner family underscores the airplane's role in enabling long-haul connectivity and superior economics for airlines," said Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "We deeply value this partnership and look forward to supporting AerCap and its customers as they open and sustain new long-haul routes to further connect the world."

Edward Walsh, U.S. Ambassador to Ireland, said, "Today's announcement underscores the strength of the economic relationship between the United States and Ireland, and the deep partnership between AerCap and Boeing. This order for Boeing 787 Dreamliners is a vote of confidence in U.S. aerospace innovation and supports high-quality jobs across the American manufacturing sector. It also reflects AerCap's leadership in global aviation leasing and its commitment to providing efficient, sustainable aircraft solutions to airlines worldwide. As Ambassador, one of my priorities has been to ensure that Ireland benefits from cutting-edge American products, technology, and innovation. I look forward to continuing to work with AerCap to realize the potential of our relationship."

About AerCap

AerCap is the global leader in aviation leasing with one of the most attractive order books in the industry. AerCap serves approximately 300 customers around the world with comprehensive fleet solutions. AerCap is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (AER) and is headquartered in Dublin with offices in Shannon, Memphis, Singapore, Miami, London, Dubai, Shanghai, Amsterdam and other locations around the world.

About Boeing

As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing's diverse team is committed to innovating for the future and living the company's core values of safety, quality and integrity. Learn more at www.boeing.com.

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As a result, we cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements included in this press release will prove to be accurate or correct. These and other important factors and risks are discussed in AerCap's annual report on Form 20-F and other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the future performance or events described in the forward-looking statements in this press release might not occur. Accordingly, you should not rely upon forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results and we do not assume any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. Except as required by applicable law, we do not undertake any obligation to, and will not, update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft grew its stake in shares of Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C – Free Report) by 62.8% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 11,737 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 4,529 shares during the period. Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft’s holdings in Citigroup were worth $1,328,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in C. Norges Bank bought a new position in Citigroup during the 4th quarter worth $2,800,944,000. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Citigroup by 3.1% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 163,239,926 shares of the company’s stock worth $19,048,467,000 after buying an additional 4,938,923 shares in the last quarter. Eurizon Capital SGR S.p.A. bought a new stake in shares of Citigroup in the fourth quarter valued at about $298,082,000. SEB Asset Management AB bought a new stake in shares of Citigroup in the first quarter valued at about $252,972,000. Finally, SG Americas Securities LLC grew its stake in shares of Citigroup by 291.4% in the fourth quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 1,319,549 shares of the company’s stock valued at $153,978,000 after acquiring an additional 2,008,946 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 71.72% of the company’s stock.

Citigroup Trading Down 0.5% C opened at $128.73 on Tuesday. The company has a market cap of $219.56 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.90, a PEG ratio of 0.59 and a beta of 1.11. The company has a current ratio of 0.99, a quick ratio of 0.99 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.71. The company’s 50 day moving average is $134.40 and its 200-day moving average is $123.45. Citigroup Inc. has a 1-year low of $87.94 and a 1-year high of $147.96.

Citigroup (NYSE:C – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, July 14th. The company reported $3.15 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.74 by $0.41. The firm had revenue of $24.75 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $23.74 billion. Citigroup had a net margin of 10.23% and a return on equity of 10.15%. The company’s revenue was up 14.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.96 earnings per share. Equities research analysts predict that Citigroup Inc. will post 11.15 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Citigroup announced that its board has authorized a share buyback program on Thursday, May 7th that allows the company to buyback $30.00 billion in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization allows the company to purchase up to 13.7% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are generally a sign that the company’s board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

Insider Activity at Citigroup In other news, Director John Cunningham Dugan sold 2,117 shares of Citigroup stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $125.30, for a total transaction of $265,260.10. Following the sale, the director directly owned 12,194 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,527,908.20. This trade represents a 14.79% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.11% of the company’s stock.

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

Positive Sentiment: Citigroup was highlighted by Zacks as a “Bull of the Day” after its strong second-quarter results, rising earnings estimates, and still-reasonable valuation reinforced the case for the stock. Citigroup and J&J Snack have been highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day Positive Sentiment: Analysts continued to raise estimates for Citigroup, including an FY2026 EPS increase from Erste Group Bank, which supports the view that earnings momentum remains constructive. Citigroup FY2026 EPS Estimate Increased by Erste Group Bank Positive Sentiment: Citi’s own research said the bank can reach its medium-term ROTCE target by expanding higher-return businesses, cutting costs, and deploying capital more efficiently, a reminder of management’s profitability roadmap. How Does Citigroup Plan to Achieve Its Medium-Term ROTCE Target? Neutral Sentiment: Citigroup is leading a bank group arranging a $1.5 billion leveraged loan for Veritas Capital’s BGIS acquisition, which shows continued deal activity but is unlikely to materially move the stock on its own. Citigroup-Led Bank Group Plans Debt Deal for Veritas’ BGIS Buy Neutral Sentiment: Citi also drew attention for a market strategy note saying the “Magnificent Seven” no longer fully explains the AI trade, reflecting broader Street positioning rather than a direct bank-specific catalyst. No one talks about FAANG anymore. Now, it’s time to retire Magnificent Seven as well, Citigroup argues Negative Sentiment: Citigroup’s stock was noted as the lone major U.S. bank trading below its 50-day moving average, a technical signal that may reinforce short-term caution. Citigroup lone major US bank below 50-day moving average Negative Sentiment: Broader risk sentiment worsened after news that the Trump administration plans 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods, which could raise trade-war concerns and weigh on financial stocks. US Sets 50% Tariff on Some Canadian Goods Over Retaliation Claim Negative Sentiment: Citigroup also downgraded South Korea to neutral amid AI-chip volatility, underscoring a more cautious tone around parts of the global growth and tech cycle. Global Market: Citi downgrades South Korea to neutral as AI chip volatility mounts Analysts Set New Price Targets Several analysts have weighed in on the stock. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods lifted their price objective on shares of Citigroup from $140.00 to $153.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, May 8th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Citigroup in a report on Friday. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $150.00 price target on shares of Citigroup in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. Barclays boosted their price target on Citigroup from $146.00 to $154.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 15th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price target on Citigroup from $137.00 to $151.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 15th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $145.67.

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Citigroup Company Profile (Free Report)

Citigroup Inc is a global financial services company headquartered in New York City with roots tracing back to the City Bank of New York, founded in 1812. The modern Citigroup was created through the 1998 merger of Citicorp and Travelers Group and has since operated as a diversified bank holding company that provides a broad range of banking and financial products and services to consumers, corporations, governments and institutions worldwide.

Citi’s principal businesses include retail and commercial banking, credit card and consumer lending products, wealth management and private banking, and a full suite of institutional services.

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Why Investors Are Watching These Marijuana Stocks in July 2026 The cannabis industry continues evolving despite ongoing regulatory uncertainty across North America. Investors remain focused on companies with improving financial results and stronger balance sheets. At the same time, the potential for federal reform in the United States continues supporting long-term optimism. Many operators are also reducing costs while expanding higher-margin businesses. As a result, investors are paying closer attention to companies with disciplined management teams. Canadian cannabis producers also continue increasing their international footprints. Furthermore, several companies are generating meaningful revenue outside recreational cannabis. That diversification could help reduce risk during slower industry growth periods.

Tilray Brands, Canopy Growth, and Village Farms International remain three of the most closely watched cannabis stocks. Each company has a unique business model and growth strategy. Moreover, each continues adapting to changing consumer demand and competitive pressures. Their expanding international operations also create additional opportunities beyond Canada. Investors should continue monitoring quarterly earnings, revenue trends, and profitability improvements. Positive legislative developments could also influence future valuations. Therefore, these three companies deserve consideration throughout July 2026.

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Best Cannabis Stocks to Watch in July 2026 Tilray Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) Canopy Growth Corporation (NASDAQ: CGC) Village Farms International Inc. (NASDAQ: VFF) Tilray Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) Tilray Brands remains one of the largest cannabis companies headquartered in Canada. The company has expanded far beyond traditional cannabis production. Today, Tilray operates businesses across cannabis, beverage alcohol, wellness products, and pharmaceutical distribution. This diversification provides several revenue streams during challenging cannabis market conditions. Additionally, Tilray continues expanding internationally through strategic acquisitions and partnerships. The company serves both medical and recreational cannabis markets across several countries.

In the United States, Tilray’s largest presence comes through its craft beverage portfolio. Its cannabis exposure in America remains limited because federal legalization has not occurred. However, the company owns several U.S. beverage brands that could support future cannabis expansion. Tilray currently does not operate licensed cannabis dispensaries in the United States. Instead, management has positioned the company to enter the market quickly after federal legalization. Meanwhile, Tilray continues building brand recognition through beverages and wellness products. Investors also appreciate the company’s diversified business strategy. Consequently, Tilray remains one of the industry’s most closely followed cannabis companies.

Latest Financials Tilray recently continued reporting annual revenue exceeding $800 million. Beverage alcohol and distribution operations remained important contributors to total sales. Meanwhile, cannabis revenue continued facing pricing pressure across Canada. However, management maintained its focus on cost reductions and operational efficiency. Gross margins improved as higher-margin products represented a larger share of sales. Furthermore, Tilray continued reducing operating expenses across several business segments. The company also remained committed to strengthening its balance sheet. Cash management remained a priority throughout recent quarters. Additionally, international medical cannabis sales continued providing stable revenue growth. Management also emphasized long-term profitability over aggressive expansion. Investors remain focused on adjusted EBITDA performance and improvements in free cash flow. Future earnings could benefit from additional international growth opportunities. Federal cannabis reform in the United States would also create significant upside potential. Therefore, Tilray remains a closely watched cannabis stock during July 2026.

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Canopy Growth Corporation (NASDAQ: CGC) Canopy Growth remains one of Canada’s best-known cannabis producers. The company helped establish the legal recreational cannabis market after legalization. Although Canopy faced challenges, management has worked aggressively to improve operations. The company continues restructuring its business to improve profitability. Additionally, Canopy has reduced operating costs and streamlined production facilities. It also continues investing in premium cannabis brands and medical cannabis products. In the United States, Canopy maintains strategic interests through various agreements and investments.

Federal regulations still limit direct cannabis operations within America. Therefore, the company currently does not own or operate licensed U.S. cannabis dispensaries. However, Canopy has positioned itself for future expansion after federal legalization. Its largest North American cannabis retail presence remains in Canada through provincial distribution networks. Management continues emphasizing premium flower, pre-rolls, and cannabis beverages. Furthermore, Canopy remains active in international medical cannabis markets. These opportunities provide additional long-term growth potential. Consequently, investors continue monitoring the company’s turnaround progress.

Latest Financials Canopy recently reported continued progress toward improving its financial performance. Revenue remained pressured by competitive industry pricing and market conditions. However, operating expenses declined following restructuring initiatives. Management also continued reducing corporate overhead and production costs. Gross margins improved as efficiency programs gained traction. Furthermore, Canopy strengthened its balance sheet through strategic financial actions. Cash preservation remained an important management priority. International medical cannabis sales also contributed steady revenue. Meanwhile, premium product categories generated stronger consumer demand. Investors continue monitoring adjusted EBITDA and operating cash flow trends. The company remains focused on reaching sustainable profitability. Additionally, management continues evaluating strategic growth opportunities. Future legislative reform could unlock additional value across North America. Therefore, Canopy Growth remains an important cannabis stock to watch during July 2026.

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Village Farms International Inc. (NASDAQ: VFF) Village Farms International brings decades of agricultural experience to the cannabis industry. The company originally built its reputation through greenhouse vegetable production. Later, Village Farms expanded into cannabis using its advanced greenhouse expertise. Today, the company produces both recreational and medical cannabis products. Additionally, Village Farms continues expanding internationally through medical cannabis exports. Its efficient greenhouse operations help lower production costs compared to many competitors. In the United States, Village Farms maintains its largest presence through greenhouse agriculture.

The company also operates CBD businesses while preparing for future cannabis opportunities. Because federal legalization has not occurred, Village Farms currently operates no licensed U.S. cannabis dispensaries. However, management continues preparing for eventual American cannabis expansion. Meanwhile, the company’s Canadian cannabis operations continue growing market share. Premium flower products remain an important competitive advantage. Furthermore, efficient cultivation supports attractive production economics. Consequently, Village Farms continues attracting long-term investor attention.

Latest Financials Village Farms recently reported improving financial performance across several operating segments. Cannabis revenue remained an important contributor to overall company growth. Meanwhile, fresh produce operations continued providing additional diversification. Gross profit improved through operational efficiencies and disciplined expense management. Furthermore, premium cannabis sales supported stronger average selling prices. Management remained focused on expanding profitable product categories. Cash flow also improved compared to earlier reporting periods. Additionally, international cannabis exports continued supporting revenue growth. Investors remain encouraged by the company’s disciplined financial approach. The balance sheet also remained stronger than many industry competitors. Management continues emphasizing sustainable profitability and shareholder value. Future cannabis reform could significantly expand U.S. business opportunities. Therefore, Village Farms remains one of the top marijuana stocks to watch throughout July 2026. Its diversified operations provide additional stability during changing market conditions.

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Punters on the prediction platform Polymarket still expect Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA, XETRA:NVD) to end July as the world's most valuable company, even after a wobble that briefly cost it the crown.

Traders put the chipmaker's chances at 70%, well ahead of Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL, XETRA:APC) on 29%, with Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG), Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) and the rest of big tech trailing at less than 2% each.

The market has swung sharply this month.

Nvidia's odds have slid 18 points in recent trading, with Apple gaining the same amount, as a sell-off in semiconductor and AI stocks reshuffled the rankings.

The shift followed a dramatic session late last week.

Apple, worth about $4.8 trillion, briefly overtook Nvidia on $4.92 trillion during Friday trading, reclaiming the top spot for the first time since April 2025.

Nvidia shares fell almost 4% at the open before paring losses, as investors questioned whether the vast sums poured into AI infrastructure will pay off.

Those doubts have intensified as OpenAI and Anthropic, two of the most valuable private companies ever, filed to go public.

Nvidia had led the global rankings since June 2025 and in October became the first company to cross $5 trillion.

Apple, by contrast, has been the standout performer of the so-called Magnificent Seven this year, up more than 22%, helped by a warm reception for its redesigned Siri voice assistant.

Its relatively light spending on AI has ironically become a strength as the chip trade unwinds.

The contest remains close, with barely $1 trillion separating the pair at times on Friday.

Volumes on the Polymarket contract have topped $3.1 million, underlining the interest in a rivalry that has come to symbolise the wider debate over AI valuations.

Both companies remain within touching distance of the $5 trillion mark.

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.

Find Stocks to Buy or Sell Before They're ReportedUse the Zacks Earnings ESP Filter to turn up stocks with the highest probability of positively, or negatively, surprising to buy or sell before they're reported for profitable earnings season trading. Check it out here >>

Posted by Defense World Staff on Jul 21st, 2026

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."