Guidance & Outlook
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Nvidia Faces High Expectations as Oppenheimer Stands Firm Before Earnings
Nvidia's stock has stumbled amid rising bond yields and market volatility, but Oppenheimer is doubling down on its bullish outlook ahead of the company's August 26 earnings report, citing product momentum and massive revenue projections
Walmart's Earnings Beat Comes With a Warning
Walmart raised its full-year outlook after beating revenue and profit forecasts, but slower U.S. sales growth and reliance on a one-time tariff refund rattled investors, sending shares down sharply and weighing on major stock indexes
Merck Stock Jumps as Cancer Vaccine Data Signals New Revenue Path
Merck shares surged after a late-stage trial showed its mRNA cancer vaccine, developed with Moderna, improved outcomes for melanoma patients. Investors are watching how this could reshape Merck's future beyond Keytruda's patent window
Capital One Card Growth Slows as Bank of America Stays Bullish
Capital One's July data shows credit card loan growth losing momentum, but Bank of America maintains a positive outlook as credit quality improves and Discover integration continues to reshape the lender's prospects
Morgan Stanley Maps Four Scenarios for eBay's Depop Gamble
eBay faces mounting pressure as it boosts spending to defend Depop against Vinted's U.S. push, while a $56 billion takeover bid and analyst downgrades add to investor anxiety about future earnings and market share
Nike Stock Sheds $200 Billion as Direct Sales Strategy Falters
Nike's market value has plunged by $200 billion since its 2021 peak, with direct-to-consumer sales and China weakness fueling the company's steepest-ever stock decline
Berkshire Hathaway Surprises Wall Street With Major Macy's Investment
Berkshire Hathaway has taken a rare stake in Macy's, marking its first public move into department stores in decades and signaling a shift in strategy as the retailer posts stronger-than-expected results
Intuitive Machines Stock Gets Bullish Upgrade Despite Ongoing Losses
A major Wall Street analyst sees nearly 50% upside for Intuitive Machines after a surge in new orders, but warns the company's profitability remains uncertain as it scales up its space infrastructure business
The S&P 500: Performance and Wall Street Expectations for 2026
Wall Street projects a 17% gain for the S&P 500 over the next year, fueled by robust earnings forecasts and AI infrastructure investment, but seasonal volatility and sector concentration could test investor confidence
Reddit's S&P 500 Debut Shakes Up Index Funds and Investors
Reddit is set to join the S&P 500, forcing index funds to buy millions of shares and exposing new risks for investors as the company faces AI-driven competition and volatile stock swings
Berkshire Doubles Down on Delta as Airline Profits Rebound
After years of skepticism, Berkshire Hathaway has sharply increased its stake in Delta Air Lines, signaling renewed confidence as the carrier posts record revenue and diversifies beyond ticket sales
Morgan Stanley Flags Tesla's Cash Burn and Demands Hard Proof
Tesla's rising R&D costs and shrinking margins have Wall Street watching for concrete progress on Robotaxi and Optimus. Morgan Stanley says the next quarter must deliver measurable results to justify the company's AI ambitions
Micron Analyst Sees $1,250 Target as AI Reshapes Memory Market
Micron stock has soared nearly 240% this year, but a top analyst now argues the AI boom could make its business less cyclical-and is betting on a 32% upside from current levels as memory demand shifts
Walmart's High-Margin Businesses Take Center Stage Ahead of Earnings
As Walmart prepares to report earnings, Bank of America urges investors to look beyond U.S. store sales and focus on the company's fast-growing advertising and marketplace segments, which now play a bigger role in profitability
Super Micro's $72B AI Revenue Forecast Upsets Wall Street Expectations
Super Micro Computer's new revenue outlook for 2027 far exceeds analyst estimates, signaling that AI infrastructure demand is accelerating even as deployment bottlenecks and customer concentration risks remain in focus
FuboTV Stock Faces Profitability Test After Hulu Deal and NFL Kickoff
FuboTV's merger with Hulu + Live TV and the start of NFL preseason have drawn investor interest, but mixed earnings and rising costs highlight the company's ongoing struggle to reach sustainable profits
Target Stock Faces Pressure as BofA Warns of Limited Upside
Target's sales are rebounding and management has raised its outlook, but Bank of America warns that the stock's recent rally may have gone too far ahead of the next earnings report
Bank of America Sticks With Rocket Lab Despite Revenue Miss
Rocket Lab's latest earnings report showed strong growth in its Space Systems division, but a dip in launch revenue. Bank of America remains bullish, calling the stock's pullback an opportunity for investors seeking exposure to the space sector
Lilly's New Weight-Loss Pill Targets Millions Avoiding Injections
Eli Lilly's once-daily pill Foundayo just won U.K. approval for obesity and diabetes, opening a market of patients who have resisted injectable drugs and intensifying competition with Novo Nordisk in a fast-growing sector
Bank of America Raises Stakes for Nvidia Investors Ahead of Earnings
Nvidia's next earnings report could hinge on the success of its Vera Rubin chip cycle, as Bank of America projects revenue and margin trends that challenge Wall Street's expectations and highlight new risks for shareholders
Wells Fargo Backs Dick's Sporting Goods Despite Weak Earnings Outlook
Wells Fargo upgraded Dick's Sporting Goods stock even as it warned of a likely earnings miss, urging investors to focus on long-term profit recovery and the impact of Foot Locker integration
Duolingo's User Growth Faces Valuation Doubts After Earnings Jump
Duolingo's revenue and user base are climbing, but a major Wall Street downgrade highlights concerns about whether the company's premium stock price is justified by sustainable growth or just short-term promotions
Onsemi Price Target Cut Despite Strong AI and Data Center Growth
Onsemi's latest earnings showed robust gains in revenue and profit, but Bank of America lowered its price target, citing sector valuation pressures even as AI-driven sales accelerate
Breakfast News: Abel Deploys Berkshire's Cash Pile
Berkshire Hathaway breaks a three-year buying pause as CEO Greg Abel deploys $31.9 billion in cash for stock buybacks and acquisitions, while a weak jobs report fuels hopes for Fed rate cuts and boosts stocks to new highs
The Nasdaq Just Put Together a Rare Winning Streak That Could Signal Big Returns
A rare four-day surge in the Nasdaq Composite, each session up at least 1%, has historically preceded strong annual gains, but high valuations and global risks mean investors should not expect a repeat without near-perfect conditions
New Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh Is Upsetting Wall Street on Purpose
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is scaling back the central bank's forward guidance, leaving investors with less clarity on future rate moves and fueling debate over whether this shift will curb risky market behavior or heighten volatility
SpaceX Stock Rebounds as Argus Backs AI Spending Despite Market Doubts
SpaceX shares surged after Argus Research upgraded the stock, citing rapid payback on AI investments. The move contrasts with recent market skepticism over heavy capital spending and raises questions for investors weighing growth against risk
GTA VI Pre-Orders Surge but Take-Two Holds Back on Forecasts
Take-Two Interactive's Grand Theft Auto VI is breaking pre-order records, but the company is resisting pressure to raise its financial outlook as investors weigh the risks of converting hype into long-term revenue
Atlassian's AI Bet Defies Fears and Lifts Software Stocks
Atlassian's latest earnings show AI is boosting-not eroding-demand for enterprise software, challenging Wall Street's fears that automation will undercut subscription revenues
Airbnb's AI Cuts Costs and Lifts Outlook as Investors Take Notice
Airbnb shares jumped after the company revealed that artificial intelligence is now reducing customer support costs and helping drive higher revenue, offering investors rare proof that AI spending can deliver measurable financial returns
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