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Mark Mahaney, Evercore ISI, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' with reaction to Netflix Q2 results.

Streaming giant Netflix anticipates content spending (of about $20 billion) will be up around 10% in 2026, accelerating from 8% increases over the last five years but below the 14% the company averaged over the past decade. Live, now a focus, will be about 5% of total.

The higher outlay comes even as generative AI lowers costs, allowing the streamer to make “higher quality output more quickly and efficiently,” said co-CEO Ted Sarandos in a video call after quarterly earnings Thursday. He said Gen AI workflows have been used in roughly 300 Netflix titles, concentrated in post-production.

“We’re leveraging Gen AI for really complicated shots and sequences… enhancing crowds, or historical battle scenes, those kind of things,” he added. “And keep in mind that that in many of the cases productions would have left out those key shots because they just wouldn’t have been able to afford them. So they’re saved by availability and access to these Gen AI tools.”

AI use cases “are scaling faster and faster,” he said. Documentary series The American Experiment features 17 minutes of AI-enhanced footage, which was “produced twice as fast and at half the cost of previous options.”

Cost savings will likely be reinvested in more content on the service, which fuels engagement and the “whole revenue, profit flywheel.”

The comments followed lackluster second quarter financials with execs on the defensive as analysts grilled the company on what Wall Street perceives as a bit of a slump.

Live was a big topic as the streamer continues to ramp up its slate. Sarandos lauded live programming for driving subscriber acquisitions, accelerating ad revenue, fueling conversation and helping launch new shows. It’s been expanding its live sports lineup. He also called out The Roast of Kevin Hart and the MLB Home Run Derby, which was followed by an exclusive Hot Ones special (via a partnership with Sean Evans) shot at a baseball stadium with guest Will Ferrell, whose new series The Hawk just debuted on Netflix.

It’s “a cool example of the intersection between our core series, our expansion to creator content …  plus live sports,” Sarandos said.

He also touted new vertical video clips, podcasts and content deals with publishers including Condé Nast, Hearst and People that will bring more lifestyle programming, saying, “Over the last 15 years, the definition of TV has broadened and our definition has changed along with it.”

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 09: L-R) Ted Sarandos, Co-CEO, Netflix, Will Ferrell and Molly Shannon attend the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix's "The Hawk" . (Photo by Frazer Harrison/WireImage)

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Before Thursday's call, I set out three tests for Netflix's second quarter: what happened to viewing hours, whether management would argue that raw hours understate the value of its audience and whether a free, advertising-funded version of Netflix would enter the discussion. The call answered all three, one of them almost word for word.

The Hours, And The Argument Around ThemStart with the number. Viewing hours grew 2% in the first half of 2026, co-CEO Greg Peters said in the company's earnings interview, adding 1.5 billion hours and slightly improving on the 1.5% growth recorded a year earlier.

That is growth, but not much of it. Before giving the figure, Peters reframed the debate: “There is not a linear relationship between view hours and revenue and profit, because all hours are not created equal.”

Live programming is his clearest example. Peters said it will consume 5% of Netflix's content budget this year but produce only 1% of viewing hours, even though six of the company's 10 biggest sign-up days over the past five years came from live events.

That argument arrived precisely on schedule. Netflix is now asking investors to judge engagement not only by how long people watch, but also by what that viewing does for subscriptions, advertising and customer loyalty.

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Peters described the company's framework as quality, variety and quantity. He declined to explain how Netflix calculates its quality measure, saying the details represent “a competitive advantage.”

The arithmetic has not changed. Content expense is expected to rise about 10% this year, while first-half viewing hours grew 2%.

Netflix is therefore spending more on programming than the audience is growing in raw hours. Its advertising business still has to expand across that gap.

ForbesNetflix Q2 Preview: Why Its $3 Billion Ad Bet Needs More InventoryBy Maureen KerrNetflix Pushes Back On Season-Two DeclinesCo-CEO Ted Sarandos came prepared for the question about audiences abandoning shows after their first seasons. Netflix is “not seeing any material change” across its full slate, he said, and season-two declines have “actually slightly improved this year relative to last year.”

Sarandos argued that some drop-off is normal because Netflix launches shows to unusually large global audiences. He also dismissed analyses based on a small selection of titles: “You can pick any five data points to tell any story you want.”

That is a direct response to outside research showing sharp declines for individual series. But Netflix did not publish the broader figures that would allow investors to compare those examples with the performance of its entire catalog.

ForbesNetflix Clips Won’t Replace TikTok—But Will Influence ViewersBy Maureen KerrA Free Version Of Netflix Enters The DiscussionThis is where the call moved furthest. Peters said Netflix is testing free trials for new customers in several countries, alongside an earlier discounted first-month offer in Japan around the World Baseball Classic.

Asked directly about a free service, he went further: “A free offering could make sense in some markets, but we have to be thoughtful about cannibalization of paid tiers.” In simpler terms, Netflix does not want a free version to persuade existing customers to stop paying.

Peters then explained what would make the model possible. A large advertising business in any country considering a free service would be “an important enabling factor to make those economics work.”

Netflix has no near-term plan to launch one. But the mechanism is now public: a free service would depend on advertising, and advertising depends on having enough viewing time to sell.

The inventory is already being built. Sarandos said video podcasts are bringing Netflix viewing it did not previously have, particularly during daytime hours rather than its traditional evening peak.

Lifestyle programming from Condé Nast, Hearst and People Inc. arrives next month. Those shows extend Netflix into another category that can be produced more cheaply and released more frequently than prestige drama.

Sarandos pointed to the launch of Will Ferrell's new series The Hawk, promoted with a Hot Ones special filmed at the Major League Baseball Home Run Derby, as an example of core shows, creator content and live sports working together.

Generative AI points in the same direction. Netflix has used AI tools across roughly 300 titles, and Sarandos said any savings “will likely be reinvested” in more content.

One documentary shows the shape of it. American Experiment includes 17 minutes of AI-enhanced footage that Sarandos said was produced twice as fast and at half the cost. Those numbers deserve their own examination.

That means more programming, produced at lower cost, creating more hours around which Netflix can sell advertising.

Netflix is also widening what appears inside the service. Asked about its integration of French broadcaster TF1, Peters called the early results promising and said the company would “certainly consider” similar partnerships that work for Netflix, its members and its partners.

The Test, ScoredThursday's call confirmed the shape of the argument in Netflix's own language. Viewing hours are growing slowly, management has built a case for why raw hours do not tell the whole story and a possible free service is now being discussed as an advertising question.

The identity question did not come up. The arithmetic did.

Visa (V - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $365.14, moving +2.82% from the previous trading session. The stock exceeded the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 0.51% for the day. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.2%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 1.47%.

Heading into today, shares of the global payments processor had gained 7.49% over the past month, outpacing the Business Services sector's gain of 2.81% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.53%.

Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Visa in its upcoming release. The company plans to announce its earnings on July 28, 2026. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $3.22, reflecting a 8.05% increase from the same quarter last year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $11.35 billion, up 11.62% from the year-ago period.

For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $13.1 per share and a revenue of $45.37 billion, representing changes of +14.21% and +13.42%, respectively, from the prior year.

Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Visa. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.

Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 0.07% increase. Visa currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).

From a valuation perspective, Visa is currently exchanging hands at a Forward P/E ratio of 27.1. This signifies a premium in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 11.35 for its industry.

Investors should also note that V has a PEG ratio of 1.9 right now. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. The average PEG ratio for the Financial Transaction Services industry stood at 0.87 at the close of the market yesterday.

The Financial Transaction Services industry is part of the Business Services sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 82, finds itself in the top 34% echelons of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

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Verizon Communications (VZ - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $43.88, demonstrating a +2.45% change from the preceding day's closing price. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.51% loss on the day. At the same time, the Dow lost 0.2%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 1.47%.

Prior to today's trading, shares of the largest U.S. cellphone carrier had lost 6.57% lagged the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 2.99% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.53%.

Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Verizon Communications in its upcoming release. The company plans to announce its earnings on July 24, 2026. The company is expected to report EPS of $1.27, up 4.1% from the prior-year quarter. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $35.31 billion, up 2.35% from the prior-year quarter.

For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $4.98 per share and a revenue of $142.33 billion, signifying shifts of +5.73% and +2.99%, respectively, from the last year.

Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Verizon Communications. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.

Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model.

The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.34% higher within the past month. Verizon Communications currently has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Investors should also note Verizon Communications's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 8.6. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 10.49, so one might conclude that Verizon Communications is trading at a discount comparatively.

Meanwhile, VZ's PEG ratio is currently 1.05. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. As of the close of trade yesterday, the Wireless National industry held an average PEG ratio of 1.08.

The Wireless National industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 214, positioning it in the bottom 14% of all 250+ industries.

The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.

BlackRock (BLK - Free Report) ) and Goldman Sachs (GS - Free Report) ) delivered record Q2 results this week, maintaining the strong momentum that has fueled financial stocks. 

Robust capital markets activity and healthy client inflows helped both companies comfortably exceed expectations and post quarterly records for revenue and adjusted EPS, respectively.

BlackRock continues to dominate the global asset management market with record assets under management (AUM), while Goldman Sachs benefited from a resurgence in investment banking and trading activity.

For investors deciding between the two financial leaders, the question becomes whether the stability of BlackRock or the cyclical growth potential of Goldman Sachs offers the better opportunity going forward.

Record AUM Fuels BlackRock’s Strong Q2 ResultsBlackRock produced another outstanding quarter, highlighted by its AUM surpassing $15 trillion for the first time in company history after attracting $192 billion of net client inflows during Q2.

Revenue climbed more than 30% year over year to $7.08 billion and comfortably exceeded Q2 estimates of $6.82 billion.

On the bottom line, BlackRock posted Q2 adjusted net income of $2.29 billion or $13.91 per share, which increased 15% from a year ago and topped EPS expectations of $12.67 by nearly 10%. Notably, the firm's operating margin expanded to roughly 46%, its highest level in nearly five years.

Perhaps more importantly, management remained highly optimistic about its long-term outlook, highlighting continued expansion across ETFs, private markets, and technology services.

BlackRock also increased its quarterly share repurchases to $550 million and raised its full-year share repurchase target to roughly $2 billion. Although BlackRock doesn’t offer specific financial guidance, the company reaffirmed expectations for continued double-digit earnings growth.

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Goldman Had The More Explosive Earnings ReportPivoting to Goldman Sachs, Q2 revenue surged 39% YoY to $20.33 billion and blasted estimates of $16.49 billion by 23%.

More impressive, Goldman reported Q2 adjusted net income of $6.63 billion, translating to EPS of $20.98, which nearly doubled from a year ago and crushed expectations of $14.47 per share by 45%.

Furthermore, Goldman highlighted that its annualized return on equity (ROE) reached an impressive 23.5%.

The biggest driver was Global Banking & Markets, where revenue soared 53% thanks to exceptionally strong investment banking activity, equity underwriting, debt underwriting, and trading results. It’s noteworthy that Goldman’s investment banking fees increased 55% as capital markets remained highly active.

Like BlackRock, Goldman doesn't provide traditional earnings guidance, although management struck an optimistic tone regarding client engagement, deal pipelines, and capital markets activity, suggesting favorable conditions may continue into the second half of the year.

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Performance & Valuation Comparison (P/E)While both stocks have rewarded long-term shareholders, Goldman Sachs has generated substantially stronger returns in recent years.

In the last three years, Goldman Sachs' stock has soared over 230%, impressively outperforming the benchmark S&P 500’s 75% return. On the other hand, BlackRock shares are up a very respectable 50% but have trailed the broader market.

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Despite an extensive rally, Goldman’s 19X forward earnings multiple still offers a slight discount to BlackRock’s 20X. Still, both stocks offer a pleasant discount to the benchmark’s 23X.  

That said, BlackRock is roughly on par with its decade-long forward P/E median, while Goldman Sachs is noticeably above its 10-year average of 14X. 

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BlackRock’s Dividend Levels the Playing FieldDespite Goldman’s more attractive stock performance and valuation, income investors may prefer BlackRock.

BlackRock has maintained the higher dividend yield throughout most of the last year, reflecting its shareholder-friendly capital allocation strategy and highly predictable cash flow generated from recurring management fees.

Goldman Sachs has steadily increased its dividend over time as well, but its stronger share price appreciation has compressed the yield. While Goldman’s 1.56% annual dividend yield still tops the S&P 500’s average, BlackRock’s sits at a more attractive 2.1%.

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Conclusion & Strategic Thoughts Choosing between these financial leaders largely depends on an investor's objectives.

For investors prioritizing dependable long-term compounding, recurring revenue, and a higher dividend yield, BlackRock remains one of the highest-quality financial companies in the market.

However, investors seeking stronger earnings momentum and a more attractive growth-to-valuation profile may find Goldman Sachs to be the more compelling opportunity following its outstanding Q2 results.

For now, Goldman Sachs' stock sports a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) with BlackRock landing a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). 

In the latest trading session, Paypal (PYPL - Free Report) closed at $56.73, marking a +2.18% move from the previous day. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.51% loss on the day. At the same time, the Dow lost 0.2%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 1.47%.

Coming into today, shares of the technology platform and digital payments company had gained 31.94% in the past month. In that same time, the Business Services sector gained 2.81%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.53%.

The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Paypal in its upcoming release. The company is slated to reveal its earnings on July 28, 2026. In that report, analysts expect Paypal to post earnings of $1.28 per share. This would mark a year-over-year decline of 8.57%. Simultaneously, our latest consensus estimate expects the revenue to be $8.52 billion, showing a 2.75% escalation compared to the year-ago quarter.

For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $5.32 per share and a revenue of $34.31 billion, signifying shifts of +0.19% and +3.44%, respectively, from the last year.

Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Paypal should also be noted by investors. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.

Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 0.3% higher. Currently, Paypal is carrying a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Investors should also note Paypal's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 10.45. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 11.35, so one might conclude that Paypal is trading at a discount comparatively.

We can also see that PYPL currently has a PEG ratio of 1.39. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. As the market closed yesterday, the Financial Transaction Services industry was having an average PEG ratio of 0.87.

The Financial Transaction Services industry is part of the Business Services sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 82, this industry ranks in the top 34% of all industries, numbering over 250.

The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.

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Newmont Corporation (NEM - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $90.83, moving -4.6% from the previous trading session. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.51% loss on the day. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.2%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 1.47%.

Shares of the gold and copper miner have depreciated by 9.9% over the course of the past month, underperforming the Basic Materials sector's loss of 8.52%, and the S&P 500's gain of 0.53%.

Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Newmont Corporation in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to be unveiled on July 23, 2026. In that report, analysts expect Newmont Corporation to post earnings of $2.18 per share. This would mark year-over-year growth of 52.45%. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $6.19 billion, up 16.38% from the year-ago period.

NEM's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $9.32 per share and revenue of $26.74 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +35.27% and +17.96%, respectively.

Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Newmont Corporation. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.

Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 5.92% lower. Newmont Corporation currently has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Looking at valuation, Newmont Corporation is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 10.22. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 9.55, which means Newmont Corporation is trading at a premium to the group.

It is also worth noting that NEM currently has a PEG ratio of 1.08. The PEG ratio is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but this metric also takes the company's expected earnings growth rate into account. The Mining - Gold industry had an average PEG ratio of 0.64 as trading concluded yesterday.

The Mining - Gold industry is part of the Basic Materials sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 228, placing it within the bottom 8% of over 250 industries.

The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

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In the latest close session, Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM - Free Report) was down 3.47% at $137.29. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.51%. At the same time, the Dow lost 0.2%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 1.47%.

Shares of the gold mining company have depreciated by 17.78% over the course of the past month, underperforming the Basic Materials sector's loss of 8.52%, and the S&P 500's gain of 0.53%.

The upcoming earnings release of Agnico Eagle Mines will be of great interest to investors. The company's earnings report is expected on July 29, 2026. In that report, analysts expect Agnico Eagle Mines to post earnings of $3.06 per share. This would mark year-over-year growth of 57.73%. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $3.94 billion, indicating a 39.96% upward movement from the same quarter last year.

For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $12.44 per share and a revenue of $16.35 billion, signifying shifts of +50.24% and +37.27%, respectively, from the last year.

Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Agnico Eagle Mines should also be noted by investors. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.

Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.

Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 5.78% lower. Agnico Eagle Mines presently features a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell).

Looking at valuation, Agnico Eagle Mines is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 11.43. This signifies a premium in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 9.55 for its industry.

It's also important to note that AEM currently trades at a PEG ratio of 1.87. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. As the market closed yesterday, the Mining - Gold industry was having an average PEG ratio of 0.64.

The Mining - Gold industry is part of the Basic Materials sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 228, this industry ranks in the bottom 8% of all industries, numbering over 250.

The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

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In the latest close session, Oracle (ORCL - Free Report) was down 6.2% at $124.27. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.51%. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.2%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 1.47%.

Prior to today's trading, shares of the software maker had lost 27.81% lagged the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 2.99% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.53%.

The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Oracle in its forthcoming earnings report. On that day, Oracle is projected to report earnings of $1.72 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 17.01%. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $19.13 billion, indicating a 28.14% upward movement from the same quarter last year.

Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $8.03 per share and revenue of $89.73 billion. These totals would mark changes of +5.24% and +33.21%, respectively, from last year.

Investors should also pay attention to any latest changes in analyst estimates for Oracle. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.

Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.15% higher. Oracle is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Looking at its valuation, Oracle is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 16.49. This expresses no noticeable deviation compared to the average Forward P/E of 16.49 of its industry.

It's also important to note that ORCL currently trades at a PEG ratio of 0.67. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. ORCL's industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.26 as of yesterday's close.

The Computer - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 95, placing it within the top 39% of over 250 industries.

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GOLDEN, Colo. & MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Molson Coors Beverage Company (NYSE: TAP, TAP.A) today declared a regular quarterly dividend on its Class A and Class B common stock of US$0.48 per share, payable September 18, 2026, to stockholders of record on August 28, 2026. The quarterly dividend is payable to holders of Class A and Class B common stock of Molson Coors Beverage Company.

In addition, the Board of Directors of Molson Coors Canada Inc. (TSX: TPX.B, TPX.A) today declared a quarterly dividend of approximately CAD$0.67 (the Canadian dollar equivalent of the dividend declared on Molson Coors Beverage Company stock), payable September 18, 2026, to its Class A and Class B exchangeable shareholders of record on August 28, 2026. The dividends declared in respect of the Class A and Class B exchangeable shares are eligible dividends for Canadian tax purposes.

OVERVIEW OF MOLSON COORS BEVERAGE COMPANY

For more than two centuries, we have brewed beverages that unite people to celebrate all life’s moments. From our core power brands Coors Light, Miller Lite, Coors Banquet, Molson Canadian, Carling and Ožujsko to our above premium brands, including Madrí Excepcional, Staropramen, Blue Moon Belgian White and Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy, to our value brands like Miller High Life and Keystone Light, we produce many beloved and iconic beers. While our history is rooted in beer, we offer a modern portfolio that expands beyond the beer aisle as well, including flavored beverages like Vizzy Hard Seltzer and Monaco, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages. We also have partner brands, such as Simply Spiked, ZOA Energy, and Fever-Tree, among others, through license, distribution, partnership and joint venture agreements. As a business, our ambition is to be the first choice for our people, our consumers and our customers, and our success depends on our ability to make our products available to meet a wide range of consumer segments and occasions.

To learn more about Molson Coors Beverage Company, visit molsoncoors.com.

ABOUT MOLSON COORS CANADA INC.

Molson Coors Canada Inc. ("MCCI") is a subsidiary of Molson Coors Beverage Company (“MCBC”). MCCI Class A and Class B exchangeable shares offer substantially the same economic and voting rights as the respective classes of common shares of MCBC, as described in MCBC’s annual proxy statement and Form 10-K filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The trustee holder of the special Class A voting stock and the special Class B voting stock has the right to cast a number of votes equal to the number of then outstanding Class A exchangeable shares and Class B exchangeable shares, respectively.

Long before artificial intelligence (AI) went mainstream with tools like OpenAI's ChatGPT, Lemonade (LMND 2.24%) harnessed AI to rethink insurance. From simplifying the process of purchasing coverage to streamlining claims processing, Lemonade made waves across the insurance industry when it went public in 2020.

It's been a bumpy ride for Lemonade investors, who saw the stock surge to $188 per share following its public debut, only to fall to around $10 per share in late 2023. Lately, the company has found its footing, seeing progress in its underwriting models, and has decided to trust them and transfer less risk to its reinsurer.

With Lemonade reducing its reinsurance coverage, investors may be wondering whether this signals confidence in its improving models or a warning that extra risk may not be worth the squeeze. Let's dive into the numbers to find out.

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Lemonade's AI-driven insurance business is making strides Lemonade has spent the past several years upending the insurance industry with its AI-centric business model. The company has taken many traditional insurance practices -- from pricing, claims, and customer service -- and incorporated AI into them to automate processes, lower operating costs, and improve underwriting capabilities.

The insurance industry is notoriously difficult to break into because legacy competitors have major competitive advantages through decades of accumulated risk data, established distribution networks, and recognized brand names. Because competition in the space is fierce, companies must navigate an environment in which they can price risk appropriately to build their customer base while maintaining prudent risk management.

In recent years, Lemonade has made tremendous progress in improving its gross loss ratio, which measures losses and loss adjustments (claims costs) relative to gross earned premiums. In the first quarter, Lemonade's 62% gross loss ratio was a drastic improvement from 83% in Q1 2024 and 73% in the first quarter of last year.

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Here's why Lemonade's recent move matters to investors As Lemonade's AI-driven underwriting improves, the company has reduced its quota-share reinsurance transfer (ceded premiums) from 20% of gross written premiums to 18%. Reinsurance is used by insurance companies to transfer a portion of risk to other insurers, and on July 1, the company renegotiated its reinsurance agreement to retain more risk.

Lemonade accomplished this while strengthening protection against the most severe catastrophe scenarios, suggesting management and its reinsurer are more confident in its underwriting and willing to assume more ordinary insurance risk without increasing exposure to extreme losses.

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For investors, the move exposes Lemonade to additional risks but also indicates that the company is growing into a more mature insurer, as it trusts its AI-driven underwriting to deliver more consistent results. The company still needs to improve its overall profitability, but with its improving loss ratio and higher retained premiums, Lemonade looks like a promising insurance growth stock with long-term upside potential.

Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $60.48, moving +2.99% from the previous trading session. The stock outpaced the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.51%. At the same time, the Dow lost 0.2%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 1.47%.

Heading into today, shares of the biopharmaceutical company had gained 6.22% over the past month, outpacing the Medical sector's gain of 3.63% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.53%.

The upcoming earnings release of Bristol Myers Squibb will be of great interest to investors. The company's earnings report is expected on July 30, 2026. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $1.59, showcasing a 8.9% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $11.67 billion, down 4.87% from the year-ago period.

For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $6.34 per share and revenue of $47.47 billion, which would represent changes of +3.09% and -1.5%, respectively, from the prior year.

Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Bristol Myers Squibb. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.

Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, there's been a 0.31% rise in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. Bristol Myers Squibb is currently a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

Looking at valuation, Bristol Myers Squibb is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 9.26. This denotes a discount relative to the industry average Forward P/E of 18.95.

It is also worth noting that BMY currently has a PEG ratio of 0.17. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. The average PEG ratio for the Medical - Biomedical and Genetics industry stood at 1.52 at the close of the market yesterday.

The Medical - Biomedical and Genetics industry is part of the Medical sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 100, positioning it in the top 41% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Remember to apply Zacks.com to follow these and more stock-moving metrics during the upcoming trading sessions.

Pinterest (PINS - Free Report) closed at $23.09 in the latest trading session, marking a -2.49% move from the prior day. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 0.51%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 0.2%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 1.47%.

Shares of the digital pinboard and shopping tool company witnessed a gain of 16.31% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Computer and Technology sector with its loss of 2.99%, and the S&P 500's gain of 0.53%.

Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Pinterest in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to be unveiled on August 4, 2026. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $0.36, signifying a 9.09% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $1.15 billion, up 15.42% from the prior-year quarter.

For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $1.92 per share and a revenue of $4.85 billion, representing changes of +20% and +15%, respectively, from the prior year.

It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Pinterest. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.

Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, stretching from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has a noteworthy track record of outperforming, validated by third-party audits, with stocks rated #1 producing an average annual return of +25% since the year 1988. Over the past month, there's been a 1.32% rise in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. Pinterest is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Digging into valuation, Pinterest currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 12.32. This indicates a discount in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 20.31.

It is also worth noting that PINS currently has a PEG ratio of 0.46. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. The Internet - Software was holding an average PEG ratio of 1.07 at yesterday's closing price.

The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 89, finds itself in the top 37% echelons of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Be sure to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and many more, on Zacks.com.

Key Takeaways The 2026 Q2 earnings cycle is in full-swing, with overall expectations remaining bullish. MU and C results were rock-solid, whereas IBM's preliminary results fell flat. MU specifically is a huge contributor to Tech's outsized growth expectations in Q2. The 2026 Q2 earnings season is in full swing now, with many notable companies on the reporting docket in the coming days and weeks. So far, several companies, including Micron (MU - Free Report) and Citigroup (C - Free Report) , have been standouts, whereas preliminary results from IBM (IBM - Free Report) have been disappointing.

IBM Preliminary Results Disappoint IBM, or International Business Machines, shares recently fell on the back of preliminary Q2 results, largely missing the mark on expectations due to weak software results. The company stated that companies swiftly adjusted their CapEx budgets toward servers, storage, and memory infrastructure ahead of expected price increases, with software becoming much less of a priority.

The budget shift caught the company off guard, preventing it from closing large deals within the previously expected timeline. It explains the weaker-than-expected preliminary results and the resulting share plunge.

Shares went from roughly a flat YTD performance to down more than 25%, reflecting just how eager the market has become to punish tech companies that fall short.

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Citigroup Posts Broad-Based Strength In contrast, Citigroup actually came out with solid quarterly results yet again, beating the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate by more than 15% while also delivering a solid 4.5% sales surprise. While shares didn’t pop higher, that’s largely a reflection of management staying somewhat conservative in their view, with Citigroup shares already up 13% YTD and outperforming the S&P 500.

The bank posted rock-solid growth, with revenue of $24.8 billion reflecting 14% YoY growth alongside a 45% YoY improvement in earnings. It saw broad-based strength from a segment standpoint, with four out of five seeing double-digit percentage revenue growth. It also raised its quarterly dividend payout by 12% and launched its $30 billion buyback program, further reflecting just how successful the quarter was.

The EPS outlook for the financial titan remains bullish, with EPS expectations increasing across the board.

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Micron Crushes AgainWe’ve all become accustomed to Micron’s legendary performance, with demand for memory solutions amid the AI frenzy driving unprecedented growth and demand for the company for some time now. Micron again crushed it in its latest release, which we count as part of the Q2 cycle, beating our consensus EPS estimate by 17% and delivering a 13% sales surprise.

Sales of $41.5 billion were up by a triple-digit 350% YoY, and earnings grew by an even more impressive, quad-digit 1340%. The company is actually a major contributor to Tech’s outsized growth expectations for the Q2 cycle, with EPS revisions remaining highly bullish across the board.

The stock remains a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

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The 2026 Q2 earnings season is in full swing, with several notable companies already delivering results. So far, Micron (MU - Free Report) and Citigroup (C - Free Report) have been big-time standouts, whereas preliminary results from IBM (IBM - Free Report) have been a big disappointment.

Intuitive Surgical's Selloff Sets Up a 30% Rebound OpportunityIntuitive Surgical NASDAQ: ISRG reported a solid second quarter of 2026, with management pointing to continued global adoption of its da Vinci, da Vinci SP and Ion platforms, even as U.S. procedure growth moderated and China remained challenging.

Chief Executive Officer Dave Rosa said total procedures increased 16% in the quarter, driven by 15% growth in da Vinci procedures and 36% growth in Ion procedures. The installed base of da Vinci and Ion systems rose 12% and 21%, respectively, and the company ended the quarter with nearly 13,000 systems installed worldwide.

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5 Stocks Racing Ahead as AI Supercharges Robotics“Our performance in Q2 was solid,” Rosa said. “We saw continued global adoption across our MultiPort, da Vinci SP, and Ion platforms and steady execution by our teams.”

Revenue rises 19% as recurring revenue remains dominant Chief Financial Officer Jamie Samath said second-quarter revenue increased 19% year over year to $2.89 billion, or 18% on a constant-currency basis. Recurring revenue rose 19% to $2.47 billion and represented 85% of total revenue.

Beyond Biotech—3 Healthcare Stocks for Growth-Minded InvestorsNon-GAAP operating margin was 42%, and non-GAAP earnings per share increased 28% from the prior year to $2.80. Non-GAAP net income was $1 billion, compared with $798 million a year earlier. On a GAAP basis, net income was $818 million, or $2.29 per share, compared with $658 million, or $1.81 per share, in the second quarter of last year.

Samath said the quarter’s results included a $36 million pre-tax benefit tied to the refund of previously paid IEEPA tariffs. Non-GAAP gross margin was 70%, or 68.7% excluding that tariff refund benefit, compared with 67.9% in the prior-year period.

The company ended the quarter with $8.6 billion in cash and investments, up from $8 billion in the prior quarter. Samath said the increase was driven by operating cash flow, partly offset by $379 million in stock repurchases and $112 million in capital expenditures. Free cash flow for the first half of 2026 was $1.8 billion, up 71% from the first six months of 2025.

U.S. procedure growth slows, international markets expand In the U.S., da Vinci procedure growth was 12%, led by general surgery, while after-hours procedures increased 26%. Rosa said U.S. growth moderated from recent trends and from the company’s expectations at the start of the year, particularly in procedures that can be deferred.

“In our customer conversations, some have said that changes in patient coverage and premium dynamics may be affecting when patients seek care and move forward with treatment,” Rosa said. Samath added that customer feedback suggested a “modest adverse impact” on U.S. da Vinci procedure growth from patients affected by the expiration of subsidies for ACA enhanced premiums.

Samath also said U.S. da Vinci bariatric cases continued to be affected by rising GLP-1 usage, declining in the high single digits during the quarter.

Outside the U.S., da Vinci procedure growth was 20%. Rosa said Europe and Asia each grew 20%, while rest-of-world markets increased 22%. Samath highlighted strong results in India, Italy, Taiwan and the U.K., as well as solid growth in distributor markets and Germany. He said procedure growth in China and Japan was slightly ahead of the global average but continued to be affected by market-specific dynamics.

Capital placements rise on demand for newer platforms Intuitive placed 468 da Vinci systems in the quarter, up from 395 in the year-ago period. Of those placements, 246 were da Vinci 5 systems, including 114 dual consoles. The da Vinci 5 installed base is now just over 1,700 systems, used by more than 15,000 surgeons since launch, Samath said.

The company also placed 55 Ion systems, compared with 54 last year. Systems revenue increased 19% to $685 million.

U.S. da Vinci placements rose 24% to 267 systems, driven by adoption of and upgrades to da Vinci 5. Samath said almost all of the increase in U.S. placements came from trade-in activity, reflecting customer interest in upgrading. The company also placed 27 systems at ambulatory surgery centers, a level Samath described as significantly higher than Intuitive’s history. Twenty of those 27 placements were XiR systems.

Outside the U.S., Intuitive placed 201 systems, up 12% from last year. Placements included 75 systems in Asia, 79 in Europe and 47 in rest-of-world markets. In China, the company placed two systems, including its first da Vinci 5 system in Hong Kong. Samath noted that da Vinci 5 is not cleared in mainland China.

Rosa said adoption of da Vinci XiR is increasing, especially in more cost-constrained countries outside the U.S. and in U.S. ambulatory surgery centers. He said XiR expands access where a customer’s procedure mix and economics align with the capabilities and cost profile of Intuitive’s fourth-generation systems.

SP and Ion platforms continue to gain traction Intuitive placed 38 da Vinci SP systems in the quarter, bringing the global installed base to 445 systems. SP procedures increased 61%, driven by strength in Korea and the U.S. and early-stage momentum in Europe, Japan and Taiwan. Samath said U.S. SP system utilization increased 25% from the prior-year quarter.

The SP stapler launch also continued to expand. In the U.S., where it is in broad release, Samath said the stapler was used in nearly 60% of eligible cases, up from just under 40% in the prior quarter. Internationally, the stapler is in broad launch across Europe and Korea, with availability expected to extend to Japan in the third quarter.

Ion procedures increased 36% to 48,000 and now exceed 400,000 cumulatively. Rosa said Intuitive’s commercial teams have installed Ion systems in 12 countries outside the U.S., and the company continues to support U.S. utilization growth while generating evidence needed for international adoption.

Outlook maintained for da Vinci procedures Dan Connally said Intuitive is maintaining its full-year 2026 da Vinci procedure growth forecast of 13.5% to 15.5%, with an expectation closer to the midpoint. The company continues to expect growth to be driven mainly by U.S. general surgery, including after-hours procedures, and non-urology procedures internationally.

Connally said the outlook factors in the impact of changes to ACA premium subsidies and U.S. patient behavior, China tender volumes and competitive intensity, capital pressure in parts of Europe, prior capital challenges in Japan and the effect of pharmaceutical products for obesity management.

The company raised its non-GAAP gross profit margin forecast to a range of 68% to 69% of revenue, from a prior range of 67.5% to 68.5%. Connally said the new outlook still assumes higher input costs in areas including freight and semiconductor memory, as well as faster growth of newer products such as da Vinci 5 and Ion.

Intuitive now expects non-GAAP operating expense growth of 11% to 13%. Connally said R&D has recently grown faster than SG&A and that the company expects that trend to continue through the rest of 2026.

Management also discussed an Extended Use Program for a subset of EndoWrist instruments, expected to begin in the first half of 2027. Rosa said the initiative is intended to lower customer cost per procedure in certain benign procedures and cost-constrained geographies. Samath said the company is still finalizing pricing and plans to provide more detail on its next earnings call.

About Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ:ISRG)Intuitive Surgical, founded in 1995 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, is a medical technology company focused on the design, manufacture and service of robotic-assisted surgical systems. The company is best known for its da Vinci surgical systems, which enable minimally invasive procedures by translating a surgeon's hand movements into finer, scaled motions of small instruments inside the patient. Intuitive's business centers on supplying hospitals and surgical centers with systems, instruments and related technologies that aim to improve precision, visualization and control in the operating room.

In addition to its core surgical platforms, Intuitive markets a portfolio of reusable and disposable instruments, accessories, and proprietary software, and provides training, servicing and clinical support to its customers.

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Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partners Brandon Walker and Melissa Fortunato Encourage Investors Who Suffered Losses In Zillow (Z) To Contact Them Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you purchased or acquired Zillow Class A or Class C common stock between February 11, 2025 and May 7, 2026 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Bragar Eagel & Squire partner Brandon Walker or Melissa Fortunato directly at (212) 355-4648.

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NEW YORK, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

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Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Zillow Group, Inc. (“Zillow” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:Z) in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Zillow Class A or Class C common stock between February 11, 2025 and May 7, 2026, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). Investors have until August 10, 2026 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit. What are the Allegation Details?

According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Zillow's agreement with Redfin Corporation was not a "partnership," but rather an acquisition of Redfin's business; (2) as a result of the Redfin Agreement, Zillow faced a materially heightened risk of regulatory scrutiny and liability under federal antitrust laws; (3) upon the filing of an antitrust lawsuit, Zillow continued to downplay its legal exposure; and (4) as a result, defendants' statements about Zillow's business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages. What are my Next Steps?

If you purchased or otherwise acquired Zillow shares and suffered a loss, are a long-term stockholder, have information, would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Brandon Walker or Melissa Fortunato by email at [email protected], telephone at (212) 355-4648, or by filling out this contact form. There is no cost or obligation to you. About Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C.:

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NEW YORK, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The following statement is being issued by Levi & Korsinsky, LLP:

To: All persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired common stock of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Regeneron” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: REGN) between August 1, 2025, and May 15, 2026, inclusive. You are hereby notified that the class action lawsuit Allen Cheatham v. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., et al. (Case No. 7:26-cv-06026) has been commenced in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. To get more information go to:

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or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. either via email at [email protected] or by telephone at (212) 363-7500. There is no cost or obligation to you.

According to the complaint, defendants provided overwhelmingly positive statements to investors while, at the same time, disseminating materially false and misleading statements and/or concealing material adverse facts concerning the true state of Regeneron’s Phase III Fianlimab-Libtayo Study; notably, that its preliminary statistical assumptions were fundamentally flawed, that the active treatment arm was failing to achieve meaningful clinical differentiation over standard therapies, and that the trial would ultimately fail to reach statistical significance on its primary endpoint even without overperformance of the control arm.

On April 29, 2026, during Regeneron’s first quarter earnings call, defendants disclosed the Phase III Fianlimab-Libtayo Study had been altered, expanding the number of patients in the study eligible for “analysis of progression-free survival.” Following this news, the price of Regeneron’s common stock declined dramatically. From a closing market price of $731.77 per share on April 28, 2026, Regeneron’s stock price fell to $686.36 per share on April 29, 2026, a decline of about 6.2% in the span of just a single day.

On May 15, 2026, Regeneron issued a press release announcing that the “Phase 3 Trial of Fianlimab . . . did not reach statistical significance for the primary endpoint of improvement in progression-free survival (PFS).” Following this news, the price of Regeneron’s common stock declined even further. From a closing market price of $698.25 per share on May 15, 2026, Regeneron’s stock price fell to $629.68 per share on May 18, 2026, a decline of about 9.8% in the span of one day.

“Our firm is committed to ensuring that investors receive full compensation for losses caused by corporate misrepresentations,” said Joseph E. Levi, a partner at Levi & Korsinsky. “We encourage REGN shareholders to step forward before the September 14, 2026 deadline so we can pursue justice on their behalf.”

If you suffered a loss in REGN common stock, you have until September 14, 2026 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn’t require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.

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Earnings from TSMC (TSM) are "incredibly solid," says Stephen Sopko, believing the company making two-thirds of its revenue from "leading edge" AI chips shows strength in the tech trade. He explains why the report is "incredibly promising" for the AI trade, so long as TSMC delivers on execution in meeting robust demand.

Resources Investor Relations Journalists Agencies Client Login Send a Release News Products Contact , /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.42 per share of common stock, payable August 11, 2026, to stockholders of record on July 31, 2026.   

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Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com.

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CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pembina Pipeline Corporation ("Pembina" or the "Company") (TSX: PPL; NYSE: PBA) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared quarterly dividends for the Company's preferred shares, Series 1, 3, 5, 7, 15, 17, 21 and 25. Series 1, 3, 5, 7, and 21 preferred share dividends are payable on September 1, 2026, to shareholders of record on August 4, 2026. Series 15 and 17 preferred share dividends are payable on October 1, 2026, to shareholders of record on September 15, 2026. Series 25 preferred share dividends are payable on August 17, 2026, to shareholders of record on July 31, 2026.

Series

  Dividend Amount

Preferred Shares, Series 1 (PPL.PR.A)

  $0.407813

Preferred Shares, Series 3 (PPL.PR.C)

  $0.376188

Preferred Shares, Series 5 (PPL.PR.E)

  $0.425875

Preferred Shares, Series 7 (PPL.PR.G)

  $0.372063

Preferred Shares, Series 15 (PPL.PR.O)

  $0.385250

Preferred Shares, Series 17 (PPL.PR.Q)

  $0.412813

Preferred Shares, Series 21 (PPL.PF.A)

  $0.393875

Preferred Shares, Series 25 (PPL.PF.E)

  $0.405063

Confirmation of Record and Payment Date Policy

Pembina pays cash dividends in Canadian dollars on its preferred shares Series 1, 3, 5, 7, and 21 on the first day of March, June, September and December in each year, if, as and when declared by the Board of Directors to shareholders of record on the first day of the preceding month, or, if such payment or record date is not a business day, the next succeeding business day after the weekend or statutory holiday. Dividends on the preferred shares Series 15 and 17 are payable on the last day of March, June, September and December in each year, if, as and when declared by the Board of Directors to shareholders of record on the 15th day of the same month, or, if such payment or record date is not a business day, the next succeeding business day after the weekend or statutory holiday. Dividends on the preferred shares Series 25 are payable on the 15th day of February, May, August and November in each year, if, as and when declared by the Board of Directors to shareholders of record on the last day of the preceding month, or, if such payment or record date is not a business day, the next succeeding business day after the weekend or statutory holiday.

Conference Call and Webcast Details for Second Quarter 2026 Results

Pembina will release its second quarter 2026 results on Thursday, July 30, 2026, after market close. A live webcast of the conference call has been scheduled for Friday, July 31, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. MT (10:00 a.m. ET) for interested investors, analysts, brokers and media representatives.

The live webcast can be accessed on Pembina's website at Pembina – Presentations & Events or via the following URL: https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/472444185. After the event concludes and is archived, the same URL will be converted into the replay link for the webcast.

About Pembina

Pembina Pipeline Corporation is a leading energy transportation and midstream service provider that has served North America's energy industry for more than 70 years. Pembina owns an extensive network of strategically located assets, including hydrocarbon liquids and natural gas pipelines, gas gathering and processing facilities, oil and natural gas liquids infrastructure and logistics services, and an export terminals business. Through our integrated value chain, we seek to provide safe and reliable energy solutions that connect producers and consumers across the world, support a more sustainable future and benefit our customers, investors, employees and communities. For more information, please visit www.pembina.com.

Purpose of Pembina: We deliver extraordinary energy solutions so the world can thrive.

Pembina is structured into three Divisions: Pipelines Division, Facilities Division and Marketing & New Ventures Division.

Pembina's common shares trade on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges under PPL and PBA, respectively. For more information, visit www.pembina.com.

Forward-Looking Statements and Information

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively, "forward-looking statements"), including forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of applicable securities legislation, that are based on Pembina's current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "continue", "anticipate", "will", "expects", "estimate", "potential", "planned", "future", "outlook", "strategy", "project", "plan", "commit", "maintain", "focus", "ongoing", "believe" and similar expressions suggesting future events or future performance.

In particular, this news release contains forward-looking statements relating to, without limitation, future dividends which may be declared on Pembina's preferred shares and the timing and the amount thereof. The forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions that Pembina has made in respect thereof as at the date of this news release regarding, among other things: the success of Pembina's operations and growth projects; prevailing commodity prices, margins, volumes and exchange rates; that Pembina's future results of operations will be consistent with past performance and management expectations in relation thereto; the availability of capital to fund future capital requirements relating to existing assets and projects; future operating costs; that all required regulatory and environmental approvals can be obtained on the necessary terms in a timely manner; prevailing regulatory, tax and environmental laws and regulations and tax pool utilization; maintenance of operating margins; the amount of future liabilities relating to lawsuits and environmental incidents and the availability of coverage under Pembina’s insurance policies (including in respect of Pembina’s business interruption insurance policy).

Although Pembina believes the expectations and material factors and assumptions reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date hereof, there can be no assurance that these expectations, factors and assumptions will prove to be correct. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially, including, but not limited to: the regulatory environment and decisions, including the outcome of regulatory hearings, and Indigenous and landowner consultation requirements; the impact of competitive entities and pricing; reliance on third parties to successfully operate and maintain certain assets; reliance on key relationships, joint venture partners and agreements; labour and material shortages; the strength and operations of the oil and natural gas production industry and related commodity prices; non-performance or default by counterparties to agreements which Pembina or one or more of its affiliates has entered into in respect of its business; actions by governmental or regulatory authorities, including changes in tax laws and treatment, the imposition of new tariffs, changes in royalty rates, changes in regulatory processes or increased environmental regulation; the ability of Pembina to acquire or develop the necessary infrastructure in respect of future development projects; fluctuations in operating results; adverse general economic and market conditions, including potential recessions in Canada, North America and worldwide resulting in changes, or prolonged weaknesses, as applicable, in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, inflation rates, commodity prices, supply/demand trends and overall industry activity levels; constraints on, or the unavailability of, adequate supplies, infrastructure or labour; the political environment in North America and elsewhere, including changes in trade relations between Canada and the U.S., and public opinion thereon; the ability to access various sources of debt and equity capital; adverse changes in credit ratings; counterparty credit risk; technology and cyber security risks; natural catastrophes; and certain other risks detailed in Pembina's Annual Information Form and Management's Discussion and Analysis, each dated February 26, 2026 for the year ended December 31, 2025, and from time to time in Pembina's public disclosure documents available at www.sedarplus.ca, www.sec.gov and through Pembina's website at www.pembina.com.

This list of risk factors should not be construed as exhaustive. Readers are cautioned that events or circumstances could cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted, forecasted or projected. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release speak only as of the date hereof. Pembina does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or information contained herein, except as required by applicable laws. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.