Articles by James Calloway
Apple faces $199B options hurdle ahead of Q3 earnings report
Apple faces a $199B options challenge ahead of its fiscal Q3 earnings. Revenue is expected at $108.65B, EPS $1.89, with margin and guidance in focus.
SoFi Shares Drop 8.9% Despite Revenue Guidance Hike Amid Profit Concerns
SoFi Technologies shares fell 8.9% to $15.25 on Wednesday despite a $145 million increase in its 2026 revenue guidance midpoint, as unchanged profit targets raised concerns about margin quality.
Microsoft Soars 8.8% as AI Backlog Eases Spending Fears
Microsoft shares jumped 8.8% in premarket trading as a broader AI backlog and strong Azure growth eased spending worries, with Azure revenue up 43% and Copilot subscriptions exceeding 30 million.
Sandisk's $198B July Plunge: Earnings Hurdle Looms Large
Sandisk shares plummeted 55% in July, erasing nearly $198 billion in market cap, as Q4 EPS consensus rose 5.1% above management's guidance ceiling.
Robinhood's Q2 2026: Prediction Markets Outshine Crypto and Equities
Robinhood's Q2 results show event-contract revenue of $156 million exceeded both equities and crypto, marking a shift in trading dynamics.
Visa Trims 2,600 Jobs, Records $563M Severance Charge
Visa plans to eliminate 2,600 positions, mostly in tech and product roles, after taking a $563 million severance charge. Revenue growth remains strong at 14%.
Amazon Streamlines AI Strategy, Trims Nova Model Lineup Amid $200B Capex Push
Amazon is discontinuing most Nova AI models to focus on frontier research. Q2 earnings due Thursday as $200B capital plan pressures cash flow.
Carvana Shares Slide 8% as Profit Growth Slows in Second Half
Carvana shares dropped 8.1% in after-hours trading as full-year guidance pointed to weaker profit growth in the second half, despite strong Q2 results.
Fortinet Shares Jump 11% After Hours on Strong Billings and Raised Guidance
Fortinet shares jumped 11.1% in after-hours trading after the cybersecurity firm reported Q2 results that beat estimates and raised its 2026 guidance.
Ambev Shares Dip as Beer Volume Recovery Trails 2024 Levels
Ambev shares slipped 1.2% to R$15.90 as analysts forecast Q2 beer volume growth of 5-8%, still below 2024 levels. EBITDA is projected between R$6.3 billion and R$6.6 billion.
Chipotle Stock Surges After Q2 Beat, Buybacks Offset Profit Drop
Chipotle shares surged 5.9% after hours as Q2 comparable sales rose 2.2%, beating estimates. Adjusted net income fell 7%, but stock buybacks kept EPS flat at $0.33.
Starbucks Q3 Beats Estimates, Shares Jump 5.6% After Hours
Starbucks shares surged 5.6% in after-hours trading after the coffee chain reported better-than-expected Q3 results, driven by higher customer traffic. Global same-store sales rose 7.9%, topping forecasts.