Articles by James Calloway
McDonald's Beats Q2 Earnings Despite Slowing U.S. Traffic
McDonald's beat Q2 earnings estimates with adjusted EPS of $3.38, but U.S. comparable sales rose only 0.8%, missing expectations. Loyalty sales grew over 20%.
Pfizer Beats Q2 Forecasts, Raises 2026 Sales Outlook
Pfizer's Q2 results beat expectations, driven by strong performance of key drugs, leading to a modest increase in its 2026 revenue forecast.
Caterpillar Q2 Earnings Crush Estimates, Stock Jumps 7.5%
Caterpillar (CAT) surged 7.5% premarket after Q2 adjusted EPS of $8.17 beat by 31.8% and revenue rose 24% to $20.54B, with construction leading growth and backlog at record $72.1B.
AMD Data Center Growth to Drive Q2 Results as Stock Rises
AMD shares rose 4.3% premarket as investors await Q2 earnings. Data center is projected to contribute 91% of growth, with revenue estimates at $11.3B.
Amazon Shares Dip on Bezos Filing Despite AWS Margin Strength
Amazon shares slipped 1.7% premarket after Bezos filed to sell shares, but AWS's stellar margins underpin a $3 trillion valuation.
SoFi Shares Surge 10.5% as EBITDA Target Signals Strong H2
SoFi Technologies (SOFI) rallied 10.5% on Monday, rebounding from last week's losses. The company's guidance implies a 29% jump in second-half EBITDA.
AMC's Record Weekend Could Fuel 14% of Quarterly Core Revenue
AMC's record five-day weekend generated an estimated $206 million in ticket and concession sales, potentially 14.3% of Q2 core revenue, yet shares lagged peers amid debt concerns.
Grab Stock Climbs on Q2 Margin Gains and $750M Buyback
Grab shares jumped 4% premarket after Q2 revenue rose 22% to $997M, adjusted EBITDA surged 54%, and a $750M buyback was announced.
Applied Optoelectronics Surges 23% on AI Optics Demand
AAOI stock jumped 23% since Friday, adding $1.77B in market value ahead of Q2 earnings. Optical sector rallies on AI infrastructure demand.
Snap Beats Q2 Estimates, Non-Ad Revenue Drives Growth
Snap shares jumped 8.5% in premarket after Q2 revenue and user numbers beat consensus, with non-ad revenue leading growth. The company also raised Q3 guidance.
Palantir Stock Leaps on Robust U.S. Demand, Lifts Annual Forecast
Palantir (PLTR) shares surged 15% premarket after Q2 revenue jumped 93% on strong U.S. growth. The company raised its full-year outlook, but valuation concerns linger.
