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Carter's U.S. same-store sales rose 2.1%, the first positive quarter in a year, but earnings missed estimates and full-year guidance trailed consensus. The stock fell 3.8% after hours. Back-to-school orders will test whether retail momentum can translate into profit recovery.
KeyCorp announced a new share repurchase program at an investor event. One analyst rates KEY a Buy, citing a likely Q2 2026 beat and substantial buybacks. The stock's Alpha Score stands at 68/100.
Lindsay Corp posted Q3 EPS of $1.42, missing $1.54 consensus, as wet fields delayed spring planting and compressed irrigation sales. Management flagged elevated dealer inventories.
Nonfarm payrolls rose 57K in June, missing consensus. Unemployment fell to 4.2% as participation slipped. Memory chips tumble, Apple plans foldables, 7-Eleven sues Nike.
Tihama Advertising said it failed to publish its annual financial statements for the year ended March 31, raising the risk of trading suspension by Saudi regulators.
KPIT Technologies' guidance disappointed, pushing analysts to push growth recovery expectations to FY28. The stock fell as delayed EV adoption and slower deal closures eroded the premium valuation.
Wipro's ADR closed 17% below its Mumbai-listed stock, signaling a potential ₹1.2 lakh crore gap-down at Thursday's open. The rare divergence tests support at ₹260.
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Constellation Brands plans marketing spend above 10% of net sales in Q2 and Q3 as Veracruz brewery nears commissioning. Beer margins, guidance, and the stock setup.
HPCL's structured cost programme delivered ₹1,691 crore in FY26, exceeding its $0.50/bbl target. CFO K Vinod explains the permanent savings and margin focus.
T1 Energy (TE) reported $3.9M in revenue after shifting from battery storage to solar panels. The thin revenue base makes the next filing the key test of the turnaround.
DDG declined to renew the 25-year ECM support agreement. FY26 revenue safe, but ARR base falls short of 10-14% growth guidance. Resources pivot to Nexus.
Underemployment in UK retail and hospitality has reached 8.5%, costing workers £3.6bn. Rising employment costs are squeezing margins in the sector.
Motilal Oswal picks HDFC Bank (target ₹1,100), ICICI Bank (₹1,750), SBI (₹1,300), and AU Small Finance Bank (₹1,275) for Q1 earnings. AlphaScala scores HDB 46, IBN 57.
PetVivo's fiscal 2026 earnings call disclosed no revenue figures. The transcript emphasized IP development and platform commercialization. Investors await the 10-K for cash burn details.
Adrian Mowat says the 15-20% AI chip correction reflects positioning unwinds, with hyperscaler spending accelerating and supply tight. Implications for Indian IT stocks.
Prosus N.V. reports earnings before Monday's bell. The global tech investor's quarterly results will be watched for portfolio valuation and any strategic updates.
Shareholders of Balady Poultry Trading Co. approved supply contracts with Almunajem Co. for feed and chicks through the 2026 fiscal year, a routine governance step for the Saudi poultry producer.
Infosys (57) and Wipro (46) on AlphaScala's scale after a 30% year. The gap shows which IT stock has more cushion against AI disruption. Earnings this month will test the sell-off.
Apple's Q2 report on Thursday will show whether services margins can offset a 3% iPhone volume decline. China demand and the $110B buyback authorization are key.
PagSeguro trades at 5x forward earnings and below book value. The risk: a value trap if Brazil macro headwinds or fintech competition squeeze margins further. Watch Q3 earnings for confirmation or a reset.
Shareholders approved the full director slate, EY as auditor, and a share issuance to Chairman Rob McEwen. The gold and copper producer is targeting 250,000-300,000 gold-equivalent ounces by 2030.
AllianceBernstein muni fund Q2 net investment income held at $0.15/share. NAV slipped 0.7% to $12.01. Distribution coverage remains intact.
Cineverse beat Q4 estimates with $0.05 EPS and $26M revenue, up 67% YoY. The streaming company's turnaround hinges on sustaining channel growth.
Mayuresh Joshi is putting money to work in pharma, power, and mid-sized banks. AlphaScala breaks down the sector drivers and stock pages for HDB, INFY, WIT to track the theme.
Couche-Tard revenue rose 20% to $19.5B, profit increased. BlackBerry raised full-year outlook after Q4 beat. Metro's profit fell as Ontario strike dented sales, missing Bloomberg estimates.
BlackRock's Russ Koesterich says tech's 12% rally is backed by earnings beats and reasonable valuations, not hype. The bar for disappointment has risen ahead of July reports.
CMC released its Q3 2026 earnings slides on June 25. Investors are watching steel pricing, shipments, and backlog for signs of construction demand momentum.
FedEx Freight's Q4 slides show yield gains and a better operating ratio. Flat volumes limited the headline improvement. Free cash flow generation supports the 14x earnings valuation.
Darden Restaurants released its Q4 fiscal 2026 earnings slide deck. Investors will focus on Olive Garden and LongHorn same-store sales trends. The stock carries an Alpha Score of 53, labeled Mixed, ahead of the conference call.