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Infosys scores 57/100, the highest of three Indian large-caps tracked by AlphaScala. HDFC Bank and Wipro both sit in the "Mixed" zone below 50. The 11-point gap between Infosys and Wipro is the standout feature.
Dmart is expanding its online delivery service DMart Ready to more cities as quick-commerce rivals like Blinkit and Zepto gain share. The retailer is betting on scheduled delivery over instant gratification.
NextEra is in early talks to buy a portfolio of gas assets from Dominion, Bloomberg reported. The deal would expand NextEra's gas fleet as Dominion sheds debt. Shares were flat after hours.
Earnings season is rewarding companies with strong fundamentals. Stocks with revenue growth and margin expansion are outperforming, traders said. The Fed decision next week is the next catalyst.
Digital Realty reports earnings July 23 after Blackstone sold data center stakes, setting a 6.5% cap rate benchmark. DLR's Alpha Score is 51, Mixed.
S&P 500 gains 1% for the week as the market shifts focus to a deluge of earnings: six big banks Tuesday, J&J Wednesday, Netflix and TSMC on Thursday.
Elkem's Q2 EBITDA fell to NOK 1.12B as silicones earnings halved. CEO Helge Aasen hands over after 17 years. The incoming chief sees no quick fix from China oversupply.
TCS margin beat and deal pipeline ease AI disruption fears. Infosys (Alpha Score 57) and Wipro (46) rallied 4%. Infosys reports later this month; its guidance will be the next catalyst.
Aritzia (ATZ:CA) held its Q1 2027 earnings call July 9 after market close. CEO Jennifer Wong and CFO Todd Ingledew discussed results and outlook. Analysts from 14 firms participated.
WD-40 Company (WDFC) held its Q3 fiscal 2026 earnings call on July 9. CEO Steve Brass and CFO Sara Hyzer presented results and answered analyst questions. The earnings release and 10-Q are available on the IR website.
Educational Development Corp held its Q1 2027 earnings call after market close. CEO Craig White led the session with CFO Dan O'Keefe and CSMO Heather Cobb. The press release is available on the company's website.
PM reports Q2 Tuesday with IQOS volume the key swing factor. Options imply ~3.5% move, wider than average. Stock up 30% YTD on smoke-free momentum. Valuation is stretched.
SNB Capital's Q2 2026 estimates cover Al Rajhi Bank and other Tadawul-listed firms, setting a benchmark for the upcoming earnings season.
PepsiCo Q2 revenue topped estimates, while core EPS and organic sales missed. FY26 outlook reaffirmed. Input cost and currency headwinds weigh on margins. Focus shifts to volume recovery and earnings call.
Earnings are strong, but market concentration is extreme. The July rotation previewed the risk. Sizing discipline, not rotation timing, defines the trade now.
Bonheur ASA published its Q2 2026 earnings call presentation on July 9, providing a slide deck with financial results and operational highlights for the quarter.
Jumbo Interactive raised FY26 EBITDA guidance to A$82-85 million on a stronger Dream US contribution, while trimming Dream UK expectations ahead of a founder transition.
GM received a buy upgrade ahead of Q2 earnings. Alpha Score 46/100 reflects mixed sentiment. Key risks include EV margins and guidance, plus Cruise losses.
Saratoga Investment kept its Q2 dividend at $0.75. The company flagged credit risks at Exigo and Pepper Palace that drove a NAV decline and tightened dividend coverage. The $197M capacity offers some buffer.
Value Capital sees Al Rajhi Q2 2026 net profit near SAR 5.2B, up 4% sequentially, ahead of the July 16 earnings release.
India's cement sector expects sluggish volume growth in H1 FY27 as input costs rise and demand weakens. Capacity utilization may slip to 65%. Recovery hinges on H2 government spending and housing demand.
Saratoga Investment reported net investment income of 47 cents a share, missing the 54-cent consensus and falling short of the 75-cent quarterly dividend. NAV dropped 5% in the quarter.
United Securities sees Al Rajhi Q2 net profit near SAR 3.4B, in line with AlJazira and SICO estimates. The print keeps the stock's valuation near its five-year average.
AlJazira Capital forecasts Al Rajhi Bank Q2 profit above SAR 3.4B, above SICO's estimate. The print due mid-July will test whether Saudi banks are past margin compression.
SICO Bank targets Al Rajhi Q2 net profit at SAR 3.34 billion with sector margins under pressure from tighter liquidity conditions.
Cybercrime accounted for 25% of tracked crisis news in 2025, up from 13% in 2024. Sexual harassment claims rose sevenfold. The report flags smoldering crises as predictable and preventable.
In a hypothetical earnings call script, Ben Thompson imagines Zuckerberg admitting past platform mistakes and committing to AI capex, arguing AI will expand ad inventory and fund compute rentals.
Mueller Industries reported stable margins and growing cash reserves. With no debt and an Alpha Score of 32, the stock's weakness may offer a chance to buy quality at a discount.
Samsung operating profit jumped 19-fold in Q1 as memory prices recovered. The stock fell 5% on HBM qualification delays and AI spending worries. Full report due April 30.
A Seeking Alpha contributor keeps PVH a hold, citing weak constant-currency growth, soft wholesale demand, and tariff exposure. Brand execution has improved, but the earnings bridge remains messy.