Articles by James Calloway
McDonald's Q4 Sales Surge on Value Strategy, Dividend Hiked
McDonald's posted stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results, with global comparable sales rising 5.7% and U.S. sales up 6.8%, driven by value-focused promotions. The company also increased its quarterly dividend.
BDX Surges 5% After Revising Long-Term Profit Outlook
Becton Dickinson shares rallied sharply in extended trading after the company updated its 2026 earnings forecast. Investors weighed margin pressures against a solid quarterly performance.
Vertiv Soars on Record Orders and Upgraded 2026 Outlook
Vertiv shares surged 24% after reporting a 252% jump in organic orders and raising its 2026 sales forecast above analyst expectations, driven by robust data center demand.
Omnicom Shares Slide 5% in Extended Trading Amid PR Restructuring
Omnicom Group's stock fell over 5% after hours as the company consolidated its PR agencies ahead of its Q4 earnings report next week.
CRH Shares Dip as Buyback Program Nears Conclusion, Earnings Loom
CRH shares declined 1.1% to $127.75 following a share repurchase disclosure. Investors are focused on next week's quarterly results and 2026 outlook.
Cisco Shares Dip Before Earnings as AI Chip Launch Intensifies Competition
Cisco Systems stock declined slightly ahead of its quarterly results, with investors focused on AI networking demand and the company's new chip challenging Nvidia and Broadcom.
Texas Roadhouse Recovers Post-Downgrade, Eyes on Q4 Earnings and Beef Costs
Texas Roadhouse shares rose 0.8% Wednesday, recovering from a 2.7% drop after Truist downgraded the stock to Hold, citing persistent beef inflation risks. Investors await the company's Q4 earnings report on Feb. 19 for margin and pricing updates.
Tenet Healthcare Soars on Strong Q4, Upbeat 2026 Profit Forecast
Tenet Healthcare shares surged 16% after posting robust fourth-quarter earnings and raising its 2026 adjusted EBITDA outlook to $4.485–$4.785 billion. The company flagged a potential $250 million headwind from expiring ACA subsidies.
Dell Shares Retreat Amid Private Cloud Expansion and Upcoming Earnings
Dell Technologies stock declined 2.3% to $123.12, partially reversing Tuesday's gains. Investors are focused on the company's upcoming fiscal Q4 results and its push into enterprise AI servers.
Lockheed Martin Shares Hold Steady Amid Pentagon Contractor Review
Lockheed Martin shares traded near $630 as the Pentagon initiates an extended review of major defense contractors, potentially impacting shareholder returns. CEO and CFO are scheduled to speak at a Citi conference next week.
Humana Shares Decline on Reduced 2026 Profit Outlook Due to Medicare Star Ratings
Humana's stock fell nearly 2% after the health insurer projected 2026 adjusted earnings of at least $9 per share, significantly below analyst estimates, citing a $3.5 billion impact from lower Medicare Advantage star ratings.