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Jul 11, 2025 6:21 PM - Davit Kirakosyan
Levi’s Rallies 11% on Earnings Beat and Upgraded Outlook
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI) surged over 11% on Friday after delivering second-quarter results that beat expectations and lifting its full-year profit guidance, signaling sustained consumer demand for its denim products. The company reported earnings per share of $0.22 for the quarter, comfortably...
Jul 11, 2025 6:18 PM - Davit Kirakosyan
PriceSmart Jumps 5% as Strong Sales Overshadow Minor EPS Miss
PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) shares gained 5% on Friday after the company delivered stronger-than-expected third-quarter revenue, reinforcing investor confidence despite a slight earnings miss. The warehouse club operator reported revenue of $1.32 billion for the quarter—slightly above the $1.3 billion ...
Jul 11, 2025 6:16 PM - Davit Kirakosyan
Scotiabank Upgrades Thermo Fisher, Sees Growth Rebound Amid Policy Overhang
Scotiabank upgraded Thermo Fisher Scientific (NYSE:TMO) to Sector Outperform from Sector Perform and set a new price target of $590, signaling renewed optimism for the life sciences giant as policy-related pressures begin to ease. Despite being the largest player in the life science tools space, The...
Jul 11, 2025 6:13 PM - Davit Kirakosyan
Wedbush Upgrades AMC to Outperform, Stock Soars 11%
Wedbush upgraded AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) to Outperform from Neutral, lifting its price target to $4 from $3, as improving fundamentals and a clearer financial path forward brighten the outlook for the theater chain. As a result, the stock surged more than 11% today. The firm cites multiple reas...
Jul 11, 2025 6:10 PM - Davit Kirakosyan
UBS Downgrades Albemarle to Sell as Lithium Glut Threatens Earnings Outlook
Albemarle (NYSE:ALB) shares dropped more than 4% on Friday after UBS downgraded the company to Sell from Neutral, slashing its price target to $57 from $64, as the firm sees persistent oversupply in the lithium market weighing on the company's earnings through at least 2026. Drawing on research from...
Jul 11, 2025 6:07 PM - Davit Kirakosyan
Truist Downgrades AerSale to Hold, Shares Drop 4%
Truist Securities downgraded AerSale (NASDAQ:ASLE) from Buy to Hold, lowering its price target to $6 from $8 amid ongoing challenges in the used serviceable material (USM) market and limited visibility into future growth drivers. As a result, the company’s shares fell over 4% on Friday. The firm sla...
Jul 11, 2025 2:00 PM - Alex Lavoie
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:CZR) Maintains "Hold" Rating Amidst Mobile Platform Upgrade
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:CZR) is a prominent player in the gaming and hospitality industry, known for its expansive network of casinos and resorts. The company operates under the Caesars, Harrah's, Horseshoe, and Eldorado brands, among others. It competes with other major casino operators...
Jul 11, 2025 2:00 PM - Alex Lavoie
Microsoft Corporation's Commitment to Sustainability and Financial Performance
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is a global technology leader known for its software products, cloud services, and hardware devices. The company is a major player in the tech industry, competing with giants like Apple, Google, and Amazon. Microsoft is also recognized for its commitment to sustai...
Jul 11, 2025 1:03 PM - Andrew Wynn
Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ:HELE) Faces Financial Challenges
Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ:HELE) is a company known for its consumer healthcare and home products, including brands like OXO and PUR. On July 11, 2025, Peter Grom from UBS set a price target of $29 for HELE, suggesting a potential increase of about 27% from its then trading price of $22.84. Howev...
Jul 11, 2025 1:00 PM - Alex Lavoie
DraftKings Inc. (NASDAQ:DKNG) Stock Update: Citigroup Maintains "Buy" Rating
DraftKings Inc. (NASDAQ:DKNG) is a prominent player in the digital sports entertainment and gaming industry. The company offers daily fantasy sports, sports betting, and iGaming opportunities. As a leader in the sector, DraftKings competes with other major companies like FanDuel and BetMGM. The comp...
Jul 11, 2025 9:04 AM - Danny Green
Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB) Faces Market Challenges Amid Analyst Downgrades
Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB) is a leading specialty chemicals company, primarily known for its lithium production, which is crucial for electric vehicle batteries. The company faces challenges in the lithium market, prompting UBS analyst Joshua Spector to set a price target of $57, significantly...
Jul 11, 2025 9:00 AM - Andrew Wynn
Albemarle Corporation Faces Market Challenges Despite Recent Gains
Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB) is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, with a strong focus on lithium, bromine, and refining catalysts. The company plays a crucial role in the lithium market, which is essential for electric vehicle batteries. Despite its significant market presence, A...
Jul 11, 2025 7:00 AM - Alex Lavoie
DNB Bank ASA (DNBBY) Faces Financial Challenges Despite Strong Market Position
DNB Bank ASA, trading under the symbol DNBBY on the OTC exchange, is Norway's largest bank. It offers a wide range of financial services, including lending, investment banking, and asset management. Despite its strong market position, DNBBY faces competition from other major banks in the region. O...
Jul 10, 2025 9:00 PM - Gordon Thompson
Aritzia Inc. (OTC:ATZAF) Delivers Strong Q1 2026 Financial Performance
Aritzia Inc. (OTC:ATZAF) is a Canadian fashion retailer known for its stylish clothing and accessories. The company operates a multi-channel business model, with both retail stores and a strong eCommerce presence. Aritzia competes with other fashion retailers like Zara and H&M, but it distinguishes ...
Jul 10, 2025 8:00 PM - Gordon Thompson
BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK) Quarterly Earnings Preview
BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK) is a global investment management corporation, known for its extensive range of financial services and products. As the world's largest asset manager, BlackRock provides investment management, risk management, and advisory services to institutional and retail clients world...
Jul 10, 2025 7:00 PM - Tony Dante
McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) Executive Sells Shares; Stock Rises on Analyst Upgrades
On July 10, 2025, Flatley Edith Morgan, the Executive Vice President and Global Chief Marketing Officer of McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD), sold 1,000 shares of the company's common stock at $300 each. This transaction leaves her with about 8,857.56 shares. McDonald's, a leading player in the fast...
Jul 10, 2025 6:50 PM - Davit Kirakosyan
Delta Soars 11% as Guidance Returns and Record Revenue Lifts Outlook
Delta Air Lines (NASDAQ:DAL) reinstated its full-year guidance, a move driven by renewed confidence in the business following a record-setting June quarter. The airline now expects earnings per share to land between $5.25 and $6.25 for the year, with free cash flow projected at $3 billion to $4 bill...
Jul 10, 2025 6:47 PM - Davit Kirakosyan
Conagra Slides 4% as Weak Earnings and Bleak Outlook Rattle Investors
Conagra Brands (NYSE:CAG) took a hit Thursday, with shares falling around 4% after the company posted disappointing fourth-quarter results and laid out a cautious outlook for fiscal 2026 that missed Wall Street expectations by a wide margin. For the fiscal fourth quarter, adjusted earnings per share...
Jul 10, 2025 6:45 PM - Davit Kirakosyan
Helen of Troy Crashes 22% After Earnings Miss and Gloomy Outlook
Helen of Troy (NASDAQ:HELE) shares nosedived over 22% today after the consumer products company posted a sharp earnings miss and issued a bleak forecast for the current quarter, with tariff-related pressures dragging heavily on performance. For its fiscal first quarter, the company reported adjusted...
Jul 10, 2025 6:41 PM - Davit Kirakosyan
HSBC Upgrades AMD, Shares Gain 4%
HSBC upgraded Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) to Buy from Hold, setting a new price target of $200 as optimism builds around the company’s AI product roadmap and revenue potential. As a result, the company’s shares rose more than 4% today. The firm sees a significant upside in AMD’s FY2026 AI re...
