Articles by James Calloway
IBM Trims 2026 Revenue Forecast, Puts Pressure on H2 Cash Flow
IBM cut its 2026 revenue growth forecast to 4%-5% and held its cash flow target, raising the bar for H2. Q2 revenue of $17.16B fell short of analyst expectations.
Alphabet Cloud Drives Profit Surge as Free Cash Flow Turns Negative
Alphabet's cloud division powered 63% of operating profit growth, but free cash flow turned negative at -$5.9B due to soaring capital expenditures.
Knightscope Stock Jumps 46% on Q2 Preliminary Revenue Beat
Knightscope shares rose 46% to $2.09 after preliminary Q2 revenue of $9 million, more than three times last year's figure, though slightly below Q1 pro forma levels.
SoundHound AI Stock Slips Ahead of Q2 Earnings Amid Revenue Growth Concerns
SoundHound AI shares dropped 1.8% to $6.44 ahead of its August 5 Q2 earnings. Analysts project $52.47M in revenue, but margin concerns and acquisition risks weigh on sentiment.
Bradesco Shares Rise as Q2 Target Looms; Earnings Outlook Tightens
Bradesco shares gained 1.8% as the bank faces a tighter path to its 2026 earnings target, requiring average post-provision NII of R$10.54 billion in the next three quarters.
Wabtec Surges 11% as Order Backlog Swells, Driving Higher Valuation
Wabtec shares jumped 10.7% to $291.68 after Q2 results beat estimates and total backlog surged 41.7% to $30.93 billion, driving a 7.6% expansion in the forward P/E multiple.
Pegasystems Shares Plunge 16% on AI-Led Slowdown and ACV Growth Concerns
Pegasystems (NASDAQ:PEGA) shares dropped 16% after ACV growth slowed sharply, making the February 2026 target seem out of reach due to AI uncertainty and buyer hesitation.
Ford Stock Gains as Market Shifts Focus from Volume to Profit Quality
Ford shares climbed 1.4% to $14.47, surpassing FactSet's median price target, as investors shift focus from sales volume to profit quality ahead of Q2 earnings.
ServiceNow Stock Slips on Q2 Backlog Concerns Despite Revenue Growth
ServiceNow shares declined 4.9% after Q2 backlog data disappointed, despite a revenue uptick. Investors await earnings, with focus on organic growth and AI impact.
Netflix Stock Gains on Record Buyback, Revenue Deceleration Raises Questions
Netflix shares climbed 2.2% on a record $4.7 billion buyback, but slowing revenue growth and a weaker Q3 forecast keep investors cautious.
AMC Shares Rise Despite Dilution Outpacing EBITDA Growth
AMC shares climbed 7.5% early Wednesday, but the company's adjusted diluted share count expanded faster than its adjusted EBITDA growth, causing per-share metrics to decline.
Philip Morris Shares Dip Despite Q2 Beat as Q3 Outlook Disappoints
Philip Morris reported Q2 adjusted EPS of $2.20, beating estimates, but Q3 guidance midpoint is 8.1% below consensus, sending shares down 1.8%.