IBM's Worst Week in History Sparks Doubts on Software Strategy
Earnings James Calloway

IBM's Worst Week in History Sparks Doubts on Software Strategy

IBM shares plummeted 26% in their worst week ever, erasing $69B in market cap after preliminary Q2 results missed revenue and earnings estimates.

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United Airlines Tech Glitch Raises Fresh Risk Warnings After 8% Stock Slide
Technology Sarah Chen

United Airlines Tech Glitch Raises Fresh Risk Warnings After 8% Stock Slide

United Airlines (UAL) experienced a reservation system outage on Saturday, impacting check-in and ticketing operations. The incident follows an 8.4% weekly stock decline, heightening scrutiny of technology risks.

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Nokia's Q2 Report Looms as Gross Margin Test After 19% Plunge
Earnings James Calloway

Nokia's Q2 Report Looms as Gross Margin Test After 19% Plunge

Nokia shares dropped 18.8% last week to €8.85. Q2 earnings Thursday will test gross margin forecasts, which imply an 80-basis-point decline.

Ondas trading volume surges past share count as DZYNE acquisition impact assessed
Markets Daniel Marsh

Ondas trading volume surges past share count as DZYNE acquisition impact assessed

Ondas (ONDS) trading volume of 671.5 million shares last week surpassed its 569.8 million shares outstanding, as the market scrutinizes the DZYNE acquisition's impact on valuation.

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Lloyds Lags Peers Despite Active Buyback; Premium P/E Under Scrutiny
Markets Daniel Marsh

Lloyds Lags Peers Despite Active Buyback; Premium P/E Under Scrutiny

Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) underperformed the FTSE 100 last week, slipping 0.6% despite a £39 million share repurchase. Its elevated P/E multiple of 14.5x versus peers sets a high bar for the upcoming strategy update.

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Costco Gas Savings: $65 Membership Recouped in 102 Gallons
Analysis Daniel Marsh

Costco Gas Savings: $65 Membership Recouped in 102 Gallons

A review of Costco's fuel pricing indicates members can offset the $65 annual fee after purchasing 102 gallons, underscoring the value of its gas program.

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HVAC Service Revenue Surges as UK Issues Air Conditioning Health Warnings
Earnings James Calloway

HVAC Service Revenue Surges as UK Issues Air Conditioning Health Warnings

UK doctors warn that poorly maintained air conditioning can cause lung irritation, highlighting the growing importance of HVAC service revenue for companies like Carrier, Johnson Controls, and Trane.

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Firm Capital Mortgage Signals Mixed Outlook Amid Market Volatility
Markets Daniel Marsh

Firm Capital Mortgage Signals Mixed Outlook Amid Market Volatility

FC:CA trading signals show long-term neutral, short-term weak outlook. AI-driven analysis suggests buy near 11.99 CAD, target 12.32 CAD, stop loss 11.93 CAD.

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Vistra's PJM Auction Results: Volume Gains Offset Lower Capacity Prices
Markets Daniel Marsh

Vistra's PJM Auction Results: Volume Gains Offset Lower Capacity Prices

Vistra cleared 10,924.4 MW at $325/MW-day in the PJM 2028/29 auction, with a preliminary gross annual run-rate of $1.296 billion, up 0.8%.

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Walmart's COO Shift Tests Premium Valuation as Stock Edges Higher
Markets Daniel Marsh

Walmart's COO Shift Tests Premium Valuation as Stock Edges Higher

Walmart shares edged up 0.3% last week, outperforming the S&P 500's 1.6% decline, as a leadership change puts its premium valuation under the microscope.

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Opendoor (OPEN) Faces Q2 Earnings Test After Week of Heavy Trading
Earnings James Calloway

Opendoor (OPEN) Faces Q2 Earnings Test After Week of Heavy Trading

Opendoor shares ended the week at $4.50 after unusually high trading volume, with about 55% of shares changing hands. The company reports Q2 results on August 4.

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Sherritt International Faces Heightened Risks After Cuba Grid Collapse
Markets Daniel Marsh

Sherritt International Faces Heightened Risks After Cuba Grid Collapse

Cuba's repeated grid failures escalate restart costs and recovery risks for Sherritt International, as noteholders reveal competing emergency funding proposals.

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