Articles by James Calloway
American Airlines Faces Profit Squeeze as Fuel Costs Bite
American Airlines shares fell Friday as fuel costs near $4/gallon tighten profit outlook. Delta's strong revenue mix highlights AAL's need to diversify.
WD-40 Shares Jump 15% on Strong Q3 Beat, Q4 Margin Outlook Sours
WD-40 shares jumped 15% after a strong Q3 beat, but Q4 guidance points to a sharp slowdown in sales and margins.
Delta Premium Revenue Surpasses Main Cabin for First Time
Delta Air Lines (DAL) reported premium ticket revenue exceeded main cabin for the first time in Q2 2026, with a $517 million shift in revenue mix.
Circle Shares Surge 14.6% on OCC Trust Bank Approval, Adding $2.3B in Value
Circle shares soared 14.6% in premarket trading after receiving final OCC approval to establish a national trust bank, boosting market cap by $2.3B.
WD-40 Shares Jump After Q3 Earnings Beat and Buyback Announcement
WD-40 shares jumped over 14% after hours following a Q3 earnings beat, raised full-year guidance, and a new $100M buyback. Core maintenance products drove the growth.
IRS Deadline Looms for Taxpayers Seeking Pandemic Penalty Refunds
The IRS has set a Friday deadline for pandemic-era penalty relief claims, putting pressure on tax-prep firms. About 84% of affected filers had income under $100,000.
Costco Shares Slip as June Sales Growth Decelerates; Investors Eye Key Test
Costco shares dropped 4% after June comparable sales growth eased to 7.0% (ex-gas/forex), even as net sales hit a 2026 high of $29.24 billion. Analysts eye valuation risks.
PepsiCo Sales Beat Marred by Weak US Demand
PepsiCo beat Q2 revenue estimates but saw soft North American demand, with flat snack volumes and a 4% beverage decline, despite price cuts.
Microsoft Shares Slip Ahead of Q4 Earnings as AI Spending Focus Intensifies
Microsoft shares declined in premarket trading Thursday, extending Wednesday's 1.41% drop, as the market focuses on the company's upcoming fiscal Q4 earnings and its heavy AI spending.
