Breaking market update. Quanta Services reports Q2 revenue of $9.6 billion.
Breaking market update. Quanta Services reports Q2 revenue of $9.6 billion. This figure exceeds revenue estimates for the quarter.
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Breaking market update. Quanta Services reports Q2 revenue of $9.6 billion. This figure exceeds revenue estimates for the quarter.
Breaking market update. Microsoft shares are trading higher. The company reported better-than-expected Q4 financial results. Q1 sales guidance was issued with its midpoint above estimates. Piper Sandler maintained an Overweight rating on the stock and raised its price target from $540 to $550.
Breaking market update. EME Emcor Group RESULTS: Q2, Q2 EPS $9.06, Q2 REV $5,154.892M vs. EST $4.709B, Emcor Group Earnings Notes:, Outlook FY EPS $32-33.25, Outloo. EME Emcor Group RESULTS: Q2, Q2 EPS $9.06, Q2 REV $5,154.892M vs. EST $4.709B, Emcor Group Earnings Notes:, Outlook FY EPS $32-33.25, Outlook FY REV $20,000-20.500B. The directly tagged instruments are EME. We are checking the market response and additional verified context.
Breaking market update. TENB has been downgraded to Neutral. This information is based on a recent market report.
Fortinet Inc. reported second-quarter revenue of $2.05 billion, a 26% increase year-over-year, exceeding the Street consensus estimate of $1.89 billion. Earnings per share were 90 cents, above the 75 cents consensus. The company projects third-quarter revenue between $2.01 billion and $2.10 billion, higher than the current Street estimate of $1.95 billion. Third-quarter earnings per share are expected to be in the range of 83 to 87 cents.
Breaking market update. Southern, ticker SO, has affirmed its fiscal year 2026 adjusted earnings per share guidance. The company's guidance remains at $4.50 to $4.60. This compares to an analyst estimate of $4.58.
Breaking news: EMCOR Group, Inc., trading under the ticker EME, has just reported its Second Quarter 2026 results. We are monitoring for further details and market reaction.
Breaking market update. CAPR has been downgraded to Neutral. This information is based on a recent news report.
Breaking news: Stifel has raised its price target for Microsoft to $450 from $400. This follows Microsoft's reported solid Q4 results, which included Azure performance approximately 300 basis points better than expected, and an addition of 10 million Copilot M365 users quarter-over-quarter, which was about 4 million more than anticipated. The company also reported improved profitability.
Breaking market update. Mobilicom has secured an AI autonomous weapon design win. This involves a new AI-enabled autonomous weapon design.
Breaking market news: Intercontinental Exchange, ticker ICE, is set to acquire MarketAxess, ticker MKTX. The acquisition price is $167 per share, valuing MarketAxess at an equity value of $6 billion and an enterprise value of $5.70 billion. The deal is to be financed entirely with newly issued debt. ICE anticipates the deal will be accretive to adjusted earnings per share in the first year. Additionally, ICE has increased its baseline share repurchases to $400 million per quarter.
Breaking market update. ICE has acquired Marketaxess for $5.7 billion. This is a direct acquisition.
Breaking market update. FVRR has been downgraded to Perform. This downgrade was issued by OPCO.
Breaking market update. Laureate Education, ticker LAUR, has increased its full-year 2026 guidance. Additionally, the company has increased its share repurchase authorization by 150 million dollars. This information comes from an SEC filing.
Breaking market update. OWL posted a higher Q2 profit. This was driven by fee-related earnings and a 12% year-over-year growth in assets under management, reaching $319 billion. Adjusted EPS narrowly beat expectations. New capital commitments were $7.8 billion, compared to $13.9 billion in the prior year. New money from private wealth was $1.7 billion, down from $4.4 billion in the year-ago quarter.
Breaking market update. META's price target has been reduced to $725. This information is based on a recent report.
Breaking market update. The US has released GDP, jobless claims, and inflation data. We are monitoring the market response.
Breaking market update. HII Huntington Ingalls has raised the low end of its fiscal year 2026 shipbuilding operating margin guidance to 6.0%-6.5%.
Breaking market update. BAX Baxter RESULTS: Q2, Q2 ADJ EPS $0.54 vs. EST $0.37, Q2 REV $2.960B vs. EST $2.795B, Q2 Net Income $126M, Baxter Earnings Notes:, Outlook. BAX Baxter RESULTS: Q2, Q2 ADJ EPS $0.54 vs. EST $0.37, Q2 REV $2.960B vs. EST $2.795B, Q2 Net Income $126M, Baxter Earnings Notes:, Outlook FY REV growth 3-4%, Outlook FY ADJ EPS $1.95-2.15 vs. EST $1.91. The directly tagged instruments are BAX. We are checking the market response and additional verified context.
Breaking market update. BoE MPC sees CPI in Q3 2027 in adverse outlook scenario at 4.1%, and 2.4% in the milder scenario. We are checking the market response and additional verified context.
Breaking market update. The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee projects CPI in Q3 2027 at 4.1% under an adverse outlook scenario. In a milder scenario, the projection for Q3 2027 CPI is 2.4%.
Breaking market update. The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee members who voted to hold interest rates believe that tighter financial conditions provide additional time to assess evidence regarding inflation risks.
Breaking market update. The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee states that policy may need to react before inflation persistence risks materialize conclusively.
Breaking market update. The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee states that risks to inflation forecasts are tilted to the upside. They also note that the outlook could change materially depending on the Iran war.
Breaking market update. The UK has held interest rates at 3.75%. This decision was made with a 6-3 vote.
Breaking news: Bristol-Myers Squibb has updated its financial guidance for fiscal year 2026. The company raised its adjusted EPS guidance from a range of $6.05-$6.35 to $6.75-$7.00. This compares to an analyst estimate of $6.34. Additionally, Bristol-Myers Squibb increased its sales outlook for FY2026 from $46.000 billion-$47.500 billion to $49.000 billion-$50.000 billion, against an analyst estimate of $47.472 billion.
Breaking market update. MPC Members Greene, Pill, and Mann voted to increase rates by 0.25 percentage points. The Bank of England stated the impact of the energy shock on the UK remains uncertain, and the committee is ready to act as necessary. The BoE indicated CPI could reach 3.2% in Q4 2026, a change from June minutes which suggested a little above 3.25% for the same period. BoE's Bailey noted inflation has fallen faster than expected but is projected to rise again later this year, with the BoE aiming to ensure any increase is temporary. The BoE forecast shows CPI falling below the 2% target in Q1 2028, with no central forecast provided in April.
BoE Interest Rate Decision is out. Actual 3.75. Previous 3.75. We are monitoring the first market reaction and will return with a follow-up.
Breaking market update. Builders FirstSource, trading under the ticker BLDR, has lowered its fiscal year 2026 sales guidance. The company's outlook is now between $14.000 billion and $14.800 billion. This is a change from the previous guidance of $14.600 billion to $15.600 billion. The current estimate for fiscal year 2026 sales is $14.780 billion.
Breaking news: Bristol Myers Squibb, ticker BMY, has released its Q2 results. The company reported Q2 revenue of $12.97 billion. The estimated revenue was $11.75 billion. Adjusted earnings per share for Q2 came in at $2.04, against an estimate of $1.59. For the full fiscal year, Bristol Myers Squibb is now forecasting revenue between $49 billion and $50 billion. The prior estimate for full-year revenue was $47.47 billion. Full-year adjusted EPS is projected to be $6.75 to $7, compared to an estimate of $6.34. The company also updated its outlook for Eliquis revenue growth to 20% to 25%, up from a prior forecast of 10% to 15%.
Breaking news: RACE has announced that personalizations and mix continue to drive strong results. The company has also raised its 2026 guidance.
Breaking news: AEP has reported its second-quarter 2026 earnings. The company has also raised its full-year guidance.
Breaking market update. AOS A O Smith RESULTS: Q2, Q2 EPS $0.91, Q2 ADJ Net Income $142M vs. EST $134.6M, Q2 REV $1,004.3M vs. EST $994.9M, Q2 Net Income $124.9M, A. AOS A O Smith RESULTS: Q2, Q2 EPS $0.91, Q2 ADJ Net Income $142M vs. EST $134.6M, Q2 REV $1,004.3M vs. EST $994.9M, Q2 Net Income $124.9M, A O Smith Earnings Notes:, Outlook FY ADJ EPS $3.7-3.85, Outlook FY REV growth 2-3%. The directly tagged instruments are AOS and O. We are checking the market response and additional verified context.
Breaking market update. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed a missile strike on Jordan's Azraq air base destroyed three U.S. F-35 fighters and damaged three more. They stated this action was retaliation for an alleged U.S. airstrike on Qeshm Island that reportedly killed three civilians. This claim has not been independently verified.
Breaking market update: Labcorp, ticker LH, has announced its second-quarter 2026 results. The company has also raised its full-year 2026 guidance.
Breaking news: Hershey has raised its fiscal year 2026 adjusted earnings per share guidance. The new range is $8.36 to $8.52, up from the previous $8.20 to $8.52. This compares to an analyst estimate of $8.48. Hershey affirmed its fiscal year 2026 sales guidance, maintaining the range of $12.159 billion to $12.277 billion, against an analyst estimate of $12.245 billion.
Breaking news: Hershey has raised its FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance. The new range is $8.36 to $8.52, up from the previous $8.20 to $8.52. This compares to an analyst estimate of $8.48. Hershey affirmed its FY2026 sales guidance, maintaining the range of $12.159 billion to $12.277 billion, against an estimate of $12.245 billion.
Breaking market update. Iran's IRGC state they attacked the Azraq Base in Jordan. This is according to state media.
Breaking market update. Citi has lowered its price target for META to $800 following the company's recent results. Citi noted multiple paths for monetization.
Breaking market update. Iran notes talks with Oman over management of the Strait of Hormuz continue. This information is from ILNA.
Breaking market update. Citi has raised estimates and price targets for Microsoft to $600 following the company's recent results.
Breaking market update. An explosion at a port on Egypt's Mediterranean coast set fire to two ships, including a U.S. gas-storage tanker. Egyptian authorities stated Thursday that a drone attack caused the incident. This marks the first targeting of the country during the current Iran war.
Breaking market update. Trane Technologies, ticker TT, has reported strong second-quarter results. The company has also raised its full-year revenue and EPS guidance.
Breaking market update. ADDYY is down 18% in premarket trading following its results. Other instruments to watch include NKE, LULU, DECK, and ONON.
Breaking market update. Qualcomm Inc. stock fell approximately 6% in premarket trading Thursday. The chipmaker reported fiscal third-quarter revenue of $9.9 billion, exceeding the analyst consensus estimate of $9.67 billion. Adjusted earnings per share were $2.21, missing a Street estimate of $2.23. The company issued fourth-quarter adjusted earnings guidance below expectations. Qualcomm CDMA Technologies segment revenue was $8.5 billion. Qualcomm Technology Licensing revenue totaled $1.3 billion. QCT automotive revenue increased 61% from a year earlier.
Breaking market update. WFC: Target 432. WFC target price increased.
Breaking market update. Checkpoint has launched an AI network firewall. This introduces an AI-powered firewall.
Breaking market update. Norwegian Cruise Line has narrowed its fiscal year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance. The new guidance is $1.50, revised from a previous range of $1.45 to $1.79. This compares to an analyst estimate of $1.67.
Breaking news: Valero Energy, ticker VLO, has released its Q2 results. The company reported Q2 revenue of $44.476 billion. This compares to an estimated $39.059 billion. Q2 EPS was $12.62, with adjusted EPS at $12.54. The estimated adjusted EPS was $10.1.
Breaking news: Check Point Software, ticker CHKP, has released its Q2 results. Adjusted EPS came in at $2.55, against an estimated $2.45. Revenue was $674 million, compared to an estimated $676.4 million. Reported Q2 EPS was $1.87. The company noted a $28 million reduction in R&D expenses in Q2, attributed to Israel's new R&D tax incentive program.
Breaking news: RTRS cites sources reporting a drone attack on Lukoil's Perm Refinery in Russia on Wednesday. The attack caused a fire, and one of the Perm Refinery's crude distillation units was damaged and forced to shut down.
Breaking market update. USO tankers are diverting from the Black Sea. This is a developing situation.
Breaking market update. Fed Hike Odds Rise. Fed hike odds increase for September and December.
Breaking market update. Amazon has flagged AI cost overruns. Amazon AI projects are incurring catastrophic cost overruns.
Breaking market update. Rocket Lab has signed a deal with iQPS. This agreement includes three launches.
Breaking market update. Cytokinetics has received UK Marketing Authorization for MYQORZO for the treatment of symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in adult patients. Concurrently, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, NICE, has issued guidance recommending aficamten for use in eligible adult patients in England and Wales. NICE guidance specifies aficamten as an option for symptomatic oHCM in eligible adults with NYHA class II to III. It can be used as an add-on to optimized standard care, including beta-blockers, non-dihydropyridine calcium-channel blockers, or disopyramide, or alone if these treatments are contraindicated, and if the company provides it under a commercial arrangement.
Breaking market update. Cytokinetics, trading as CYTK, has announced MHRA Marketing Authorisation for MYQORZO® (aficamten). Additionally, the company announced positive guidance from NICE for symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in England and Wales.
Breaking market update. MSFT +8.8% premarket while META falls -9.3% after results/guidance last night. The directly tagged instruments are META and MSFT. We are checking the market response and additional verified context.
Breaking market news: TE has announced a $120 million convertible notes offering. This involves TE issuing $120 million in convertible senior notes.
Breaking market update. Treasury yields are back on the move. The 10-year Treasury yield is up 2 basis points to 4.70%. The 30-year Treasury yield is up 3 basis points to 5.23%. The 2-year Treasury yield is unchanged at 4.27%. Yesterday, the 30-year U.S. Treasury bond yield was up 9.84 basis points at 5.193% after hitting 5.213%, which was its highest level since July 2007. The 2-year yield dropped 10 basis points to 4.22% before closing down 1 basis point on the day at 4.27%. The 10-year yield rose 7 basis points to 4.68% yesterday.
Breaking market update. Trane Technologies Raises FY2026 GAAP EPS Guidance from $14.75-$14.95 to $15.00-$15.10 vs $14.87 Est. Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT ) raises FY2026 GAAP EPS guidance from $14.75-$14.95 to $15.00-$15.10 vs $14.87 analyst estimate. The directly tagged instruments are TT. We are checking the market response and additional verified context.
Breaking market update. Trane Technologies, trading under ticker TT, has raised its fiscal year 2026 GAAP EPS guidance. The new guidance range is $15.00 to $15.10, an increase from the previous range of $14.75 to $14.95. This compares to an analyst estimate of $14.87.
Breaking news: CRH has released its Q2 results. Sales for the second quarter were reported at $10.800 billion. The estimated sales were $10.652 billion. Q2 earnings per share were $2.21.
Breaking market update. XEL - Xcel Energy has released its Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Report. We are checking the market response and additional verified context.
Breaking market update. Amazon identifies AI projects with spending overruns. Amazon identifies AI projects with cost overruns.
Breaking news: CRH has just reported its second-quarter 2026 results. We are monitoring for further details.
Breaking market update. Democrats are set to probe an Iran attack that killed six US troops. This information comes from the Washington Post.
Breaking market update. The EU has disbursed 3.47 billion Euros to Ukraine. This disbursement is under the defense window of the 90 billion Euro Ukraine Support Loan.
Breaking news: Air Products, ticker APD, has raised its fiscal year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance. The new guidance is $13.39 to $13.49, up from the previous range of $13.00 to $13.25. This compares to an analyst estimate of $13.16.
Breaking news: WTW has released its Q2 results. Revenue was $2.466 billion, against an estimated $2.421 billion. Adjusted EPS was $3.35, compared to an estimated $3.12. The adjusted operating margin was 19.5%. Organic growth for the quarter was 5%. The company's full-year 2026 guidance remains unchanged.
Breaking market update. CRH has affirmed its fiscal year 2026 GAAP EPS guidance. The guidance remains at $5.60 to $6.05. This compares to an analyst estimate of $5.97.
Breaking market update. Red Cat has received a $2.49 million Air Force order. This is a $2.49 million Air Force contract win for Red Cat.
Breaking market update. The US is urging a ban on Chinese AI. This includes consideration of banning Chinese AI for contractors.
Breaking market update. Piper has raised its price target for Microsoft to $550. Other price targets for Microsoft have also been raised and cut.
Reports indicate that oil investment deals in Venezuela have stalled. This follows information that American oil majors attempting to enter Venezuela have encountered difficulties.
Breaking market update. Tankers are diverting from the Black Sea. This is based on reports that tankers are leaving the Black Sea.
Breaking market update. MUFG has warned that the dollar outlook has deteriorated. This follows the Federal Reserve leaving rates unchanged and providing limited clarity on its policy path. MUFG stated that rising inflation expectations and fading confidence in the Fed could lead to a steepening of the yield curve, with long-term yields increasing faster than short-term rates. This pattern has historically impacted the U.S. dollar.
Breaking market update. U.S. 30-year Treasury yields climbed to 5.24%. This marks a 19-year high for these yields. The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged. The Fed offered little guidance on its next move. Markets scaled back expectations for a September rate hike. Analysts indicated that uncertainty over the Fed's inflation stance, Middle East tensions, and higher oil prices could keep long-term yields elevated.
Breaking market update. The Wall Street Journal has reported that a bidding war among Exxon, Chevron, and other companies for Venezuela's prime oil fields has reached an impasse.
Breaking market update. Premarket Gainers: NUWE is up 100%. NUWE leads premarket gainers.
In market news, sources indicate that Iran is expected to receive Chinese shoulder-launched missile systems in the coming weeks. Separately, analysts have adjusted price targets for Qualcomm, with some cutting targets. For Carvana, analysts have both cut and raised price targets.
Breaking market update. The Renault CEO states Nissan is open to relying more on Renault technology. Nissan is to rely more on Renault tech in Europe.
Breaking news: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk reports a missile landed in Poland. The missile struck an uninhabited area, and Tusk stated there was no immediate danger. Poland was prepared to shoot it down. Authorities have not yet confirmed the exact type of the missile, though it appears to have been Russian.
Breaking market update. IRAN TO RECEIVE CHINESE AIR DEFENCE MISSILES: REUTERS Iran is expected to receive an initial shipment of up to 400 Chinese-made MANPADS with. IRAN TO RECEIVE CHINESE AIR DEFENCE MISSILES: REUTERS Iran is expected to receive an initial shipment of up to 400 Chinese-made MANPADS within weeks under a deal worth $60—70 million, Reuters reported, citing sources. The systems would strengthen Iran's short-range air defences after months of conflict with the U.S. and Israel. China denied the report, while Pakistan rejected claims it would facilitate deliveries. We are checking the market response and additional verified context.
Breaking news: Evercore ISI has removed Meta from its Top Pick List. The firm maintained an Outperform rating but reduced its price target for Meta to $820 from $930. This action follows Evercore's assessment of rising AI spending, limited visibility on future capital expenditures, and a lack of clear AI monetization, despite Meta's solid second-quarter results that modestly exceeded expectations.
Breaking market update. South Korea is weighing a short-selling ban. This information is currently being processed for market response.
Breaking market update. The VIX volatility index is at 19.71. The VIX volatility index has risen.
Consumer Price Expectations has just been released. The actual figure is 30.3. The forecast was 40. The previous value was 33.9. The release differs from the published forecast.
In about one minute: Consumer Price Expectations. The published forecast is 40. The previous reading was 34. The market will focus on EUR.
Breaking market update. A Polish Prosecutor states they have received a request from Ukraine for their specialists to assist with the investigation into the object that fell in a field.
Breaking market update. One CBC Member states the Inflation Outlook Remains Tolerable. They also noted a need to Prudently Assess Monetary Policy, and that Core Price Indicators Show a Rising Trend.
In market news, Egypt's Damietta Port has confirmed full operational efficiency. Separately, BMW's joint venture in China is reporting reduced profitability. In Germany, SAP has been cleared in a data access investigation.
Germany has cleared SAP in a data access probe. This follows an investigation into potential data abuse by the company.
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