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Will Top-Line Improvement Benefit Palantir in Q2 Earnings?

Palantir Technologies Inc. PLTR will report its second-quarter 2026 results on Aug. 3, after the bell. We expect a significant year-over-year improvement in the company's top line in the to-be-reported quarter, driven by healthy business from both existing and new customers, strengthening both the …

AAPL Stock Slides Nearly 10% — Apple’s Earnings Divide Wall Street, But Retail Sees A Buying Opportunity

IBM's Enterprise AI Strategy Targets Security, Data Control and Trust

International Business Machines Corporation IBM is framing enterprise AI around control, governance and hybrid deployment rather than a pure model race. That positioning fits clients that need AI to work with regulated data, existing infrastructure and mission-critical applications. The key investor question is whether …

Is IBM Stock Worth Buying After Its Steep 2026 Share Price Pullback?

International Business Machines Corporation IBM has pulled back sharply in 2026, raising the question of whether the lower price has improved the risk-reward profile. The answer is mixed. IBM has dividend support, software momentum and free cash flow, but slower growth, estimate pressure and …

Why Did Garmin Stock Surge This Week?

Key Points Garmin's fitness segment is on fire. The stock is up over 45% this year. Garmin has a fortress balance sheet, and investors need to take that into account. 10 stocks we like better than Garmin › Garmin(NYSE: GRMN) reported record second-quarter results …

Palantir Reports Earnings Soon; This Options Trade Capitalizes On The High Volatility

Selling the Aug. 7-expiring put with a strike price of 110 could generate around $230 in option premium. Continue Reading

Qualcomm’s Next Growth Engine Could Send Shares Much Higher

Quick Read QCOM dropped 11% after earnings, but automotive revenue surged 61% to a record $1.6 billion, supporting a BUY rating and $243 price target. NXPI's automotive grew just 19% versus QCOM's 61%, while AAPL's internal modem push remains the biggest threat to Qualcomm's …

DAKT or GRMN: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Investors interested in Electronics - Miscellaneous Products stocks are likely familiar with Daktronics (DAKT) and Garmin (GRMN). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now? We'll need to take a closer look. We have found …

FSLR DEADLINE: The Gross Law Firm Reminds First Solar, Inc. Investors of Upcoming Securities Class Action Deadline

NEW YORK, July 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR). Shareholders who purchased shares of FSLR during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead …

Is Sony (SONY) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?

Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter? Let's …

What Are Wall Street Analysts' Target Price for HP Inc. Stock?

The logo of American Hewlett-Packard Enterprise company on a black building By mino21 Palo Alto, California-based HP Inc. (HPQ) provides personal computing, printing, 3D printing, hybrid work, gaming, and other related technologies in the United States and internationally. The company has a market cap …

Texas Instruments Inc's Dividend Analysis

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Assessing the Sustainability and Growth of TXN's Dividend Payments Texas Instruments Inc (NASDAQ:TXN) recently announced a total dividend of $1.42 per share, with the ex-dividend date set for 2026-07-31. This includes a $1.42 per share cash dividend payable …

Bernstein recorta el precio objetivo de First Solar por su dependencia de la política monetaria

Sony hikes profit outlook on strong gaming earnings

The video games sector is fragile, as console manufacturers' margins are eroded by soaring memory chip costs (Yuichi YAMAZAKI) Sony hiked its profit forecasts for the current year on Friday, helped by the Japanese consumer electronics giant's video games division and the weak yen. …

Strategy y Coinbase registran débiles ganancias en el segundo trimestre a pesar de las previsiones de crecimiento de las plataformas de intercambio

Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Stock Encuentra Su Prueba Clave En Los Márgenes

Apple Q3 2026: AI Could Hurt Earnings Going Forward (NASDAQ:AAPL)

Corning stock challenges $155.41 resistance as strong Optical Communications demand lifts sentiment

Here Are the Numbers That Matter in Microsoft’s Q2 Earnings and How to Play MSFT Stock Now

Apple Earnings Strong, Stock Sells The News - We Rate At Do Nothing (NASDAQ:AAPL)

Japan's Sony sees profit grow on demand for games, but quake damage still unclear

TOKYO (AP) — Sony Group Corp. reported a 32% profit growth in the fiscal first quarter Friday while warning of a negative impact from the earthquake that hit southwestern Kumamoto earlier this week. The Tokyo-based entertainment company said its semiconductor facilities there were affected, …

First Solar outlines Q3 2026 adjusted EBITDA of $625M-$775M while waiting for Section 232 clarity

Earnings Call Insights: First Solar (FSLR) Q2 2026 MANAGEMENT VIEW * CEO Mark Widmar said the company delivered “record second quarter and first half sales volume,” generated “over $1 billion in net sales,” expanded gross margin to “approximately 57%,” and “exceed[ed] 100 gigawatts of …

Sony posts 40% rise in Q1 profit, beating estimates

TOKYO, July 31 (Reuters) - Sony reported on Friday a 40% rise in first-quarter operating profit, beating ‌analyst estimates, boosted by the performance of its ‌gaming and image sensors businesses. Profit in the April-June quarter was 476.5 ​billion yen ($2.97 billion). That compared with …

Sony Raises Outlook After Entertainment Drives Earnings Beat

(Bloomberg) -- Sony Group Corp. raised its profit outlook after its lucrative content holdings generated continued growth, underscoring the entertainment group's resilience in the face of rising component prices. Most Read from Bloomberg Chip Stocks Post Biggest Advance Since April 2025: Markets Wrap US …

AAPL Stock Slides 6% On Forecast Miss: Retail Mood Turns Dim But Traders Urge A Closer Look

The AI secret behind Qualcomm's price hike

Anyone who has shopped for a new phone, laptop, or VR headset this summer probably noticed something odd. The usual discount that comes with an aging model never showed up. Prices held steady, and in some cases climbed. Apple just did it, and the …

First Solar Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Key Points Interested in First Solar, Inc.? Here are five stocks we like better. First Solar delivered a strong second quarter: Net sales reached approximately $1.06 billion, net income rose 24% to $423 million, and gross margin expanded to about 57%, helped by tariff-related …

Sony (SONY) Stock Declines While Market Improves: Some Information for Investors

Sony (SONY) closed at $22.77 in the latest trading session, marking a -2.15% move from the prior day. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 1.66%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 1.19%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased …

Stagwell Inc (STGW) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Record Revenue and AI-Driven Growth ...

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Release Date: July 30, 2026 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Positive Points Stagwell Inc (NASDAQ:STGW) reported its strongest second quarter ever with 10% organic revenue growth and …

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Misses Q2 CY2026 Revenue Estimates

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Misses Q2 CY2026 Revenue Estimates Solar panel manufacturer First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) missed Wall Street's revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, with sales falling 3.7% year on year to $1.06 billion. The company's full-year revenue guidance of $5.05 billion at the midpoint came …

Why Wedbush Says Price Hikes Are a Double-Edged Sword for Qualcomm Stock

Qualcomm (QCOM) is a San Diego, California-based semiconductor and wireless technology company founded in 1985 by Irwin Jacobs and six co-founders. The company operates through three segments. Qualcomm CDMA Technologies designs and supplies integrated circuits and system software for smartphones, automotive, and internet of …

Globant to Announce Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results on August 13th

LUXEMBOURG, July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Globant (NYSE: GLOB), a digitally native company that helps organizations thrive in a digital and AI-powered future, today announced it will release results for the second quarter ended June 30th, 2026 on Thursday, August 13th, 2026 after the …

Why Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Is Up 12.4% After AI-Fueled Earnings Beat And Bigger Buyback Plan

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. has now reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2026 results, posting quarterly revenue of US$5,473.8 million and net income of US$978.6 million, with earnings ahead of analyst expectations. Management highlighted rapid adoption of its AI-powered HR tools, strong client retention, and …

Intel Scores Needed Win, But Bigger Test Remains

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) completed a four-year U.S. government program validating its 18A manufacturing technology for secure defense applications, giving its struggling foundry business a useful credibility boost. However, Wedbush warned that small government volumes will not resolve the larger …

Palantir Holds the Edge Ahead of Earnings

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Palantir (PLTR, Financials), the artificial intelligence software company, appears to enter earnings season with stronger momentum than Super Micro Computer, according to recent analyst commentary. Both companies have benefited from growing AI investment, but analysts believe Palantir is …

First Solar, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Reaffirms Guidance

Net sales of $1.06 billion, a decrease of 4% year-over-year Net income per diluted share of $3.92, an increase of 23% year-over-year Adjusted EBITDA1 of $644 million Gross and net cash balance of $1.7 billion Contracted sales backlog of 45.1 GW as of June …