Articles by James Calloway
Booking Holdings Earnings Preview: AI, Travel Demand in Focus After Holiday
Booking Holdings prepares to release fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results Wednesday after the market closes, with investor attention on forward guidance and the evolving role of AI in travel search.
Costco Approaches $1,020 Ahead of Key March Earnings Report
Costco Wholesale shares gained nearly 2% to close at $1,018.48 on Friday, with trading volume around 2.7 million. Investors now await the company's second-quarter earnings and February sales report scheduled for March 5.
UnitedHealth Rallies Ahead of Key Medicare Decision
UnitedHealth Group shares closed 3.1% higher at $293.19 on Friday, marking a three-day rally. Investors are now focused on the upcoming final 2027 Medicare Advantage rate decision.
Walmart Approaches Record High Ahead of Q4 Earnings, First Under New CEO
Walmart shares closed at $133.89, up 0.2%, pushing its market value to approximately $1.07 trillion. The retailer reports fourth-quarter results Thursday, marking the first earnings release under new CEO John Furner.
Applied Materials Stock in Focus After Strong Earnings, Holiday Pause
Applied Materials stock will be closely watched when U.S. markets reopen Tuesday following a strong post-earnings rally and the Presidents Day holiday closure. The chip equipment maker's upbeat forecast, driven by AI and memory demand, has lifted sector sentiment.
Nvidia's $90B Market Cap Slide Puts AI Spending in Focus Ahead of Earnings
Nvidia shares declined 2.2% to $182.81 on Friday, extending a $89.7 billion market value drop since January. Investors await the company's February 25 earnings for clarity on AI demand sustainability.
PepsiCo Shares Dip Amid Price Cuts and Dividend Hike
PepsiCo shares declined 0.8% to close at $165.94 on Friday, diverging from a positive market trend. The company plans to lower U.S. snack prices by up to 15% and raised its annual dividend to $5.92 per share.
Vertiv Shares Dip Ahead of Holiday as Investors Assess Record Backlog
Vertiv Holdings shares retreated 0.8% Friday, closing at $234.53, as investors digested the company's record $15 billion backlog and strong quarterly results ahead of the U.S. market holiday.
Intuit Shares Stabilize Near $400 Amid AI Sector Pressure
Intuit shares ended Friday's session up 0.36% at $399.40, stabilizing after recent declines. The stock remains down roughly 40% year-to-date as AI concerns weigh on software valuations.
Palo Alto Networks Earnings Preview: Options Signal 8% Post-Report Volatility
Palo Alto Networks stock gained 2.5% Friday as traders positioned for earnings, with options markets implying an 8% swing. The cybersecurity firm reports Q2 results Tuesday after the Presidents Day holiday.