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MSCI (NYSE:MSCI) reported strong second-quarter 2026 results, with management highlighting accelerating growth in its Index and Private Assets businesses, record asset-based fee run rate and a growing pipeline tied to new products and artificial intelligence initiatives.
Chairman and CEO Henry Fern
Wintrust Financial (NASDAQ:WTFC) reported what management described as a “very strong, straightforward quarter,” with record net income, broad-based loan growth, strong deposit inflows and stable credit quality in the second quarter of 2026.
President and CEO Tim Crane said the quarter marked Wintr
Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ:STLD) reported a stronger sequential second quarter for 2026, with record steel shipments, higher realized steel prices and continued progress on its aluminum platform, executives said on the company’s earnings call Tuesday.
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Lumentum, IPG Photonics, and nLight have posted strong YTD gains and revenue growth as photonics demand rises for AI, with analysts largely bullish on further upside for all three stocks.
Valmont Industries (NYSE:VMI) reported higher second-quarter 2026 sales and earnings, driven by strength in its Infrastructure segment, particularly North America Utility and Coatings, while Agriculture remained pressured by weaker equipment demand and delayed projects in the Middle East.
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United Community Banks (NYSE:UCB) reported higher second-quarter operating earnings and revenue, while executives said loan growth is accelerating as the company shifts focus back to its core banking franchise following the pending sale of Navitas.
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Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW) executives said the company delivered record second-quarter results as client asset gathering, trading activity, lending demand and wealth management flows all strengthened.
President and CEO Rick Wurster said Schwab is benefiting from a financial services landscape that
Synchrony Financial (NYSE:SYF) reported second-quarter 2026 net earnings of $885 million, or $2.59 per diluted share, as executives pointed to record purchase volume, renewed account growth and continued credit discipline during the company’s earnings call.
President and Chief Executive Officer Bri
Cementos Pacasmayo S.A.A. (NYSE:CPAC) reported double-digit revenue and volume growth for the second quarter of 2026, with management citing strong demand from Peru’s self-construction market, higher bagged cement sales and improved operating efficiency.
Chief Executive Officer Humberto Nadal said
Forestar Group (NYSE:FOR) reported higher fiscal third-quarter revenue and profit, while management said affordability pressures and cautious consumer sentiment continue to weigh on new home sales activity.
The residential lot developer said revenue for the quarter rose 4% year over year to $407 mi
Peoples Bancorp (NASDAQ:PEBO) reported second-quarter diluted earnings per share of $0.78, or $0.96 on an adjusted basis, as management pointed to higher net interest income, lower credit-loss provision and improved capital ratios during the company’s earnings call for the three and six months ended
Cummins, Fastenal, and Duke Energy raised dividends amid data center-driven growth, with strong share performance in 2026 and varying payout ratio sustainability across the three companies.
Taiwan and South Korea ETFs EWT and EWY have surged over 50% and 70% in 2026, fueled by AI-driven gains in TSMC, MediaTek, SK hynix, and Samsung amid the memory chip shortage.
OFG Bancorp (NYSE:OFG) reported what executives described as a strong second quarter, with earnings per share up 21% from a year earlier and core revenue rising 4%, supported by loan growth, core deposit expansion, stable credit quality and balance sheet management.
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Roots (TSE:ROOT) shareholders elected the company’s full slate of director nominees and reappointed KPMG LLP as auditor at the retailer’s Fiscal 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, according to remarks made during the virtual meeting.
Chairman of the Board Erol Uzumeri formally opened the meeting
Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) raised its 2026 sales and earnings outlook after reporting stronger second-quarter bookings, a record backlog and revenue growth across all four of its business segments, while management also addressed cost pressures on two programs that weighed on segment margins.
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Novartis (NYSE:NVS) said it returned to sales growth in the second quarter of 2026, supported by strong gains across priority medicines and launches, while reaffirming its full-year outlook despite continued pressure from U.S. generic erosion tied to Entresto.
Chief Executive Officer Vas Narasimhan
Halliburton (NYSE:HAL) reported sequential revenue growth in the second quarter of 2026, with management pointing to strength in international markets, a recovering North America business and a growing pipeline of technology-driven contract awards.
Chairman, President and CEO Jeff Miller said Halli
KeyCorp (NYSE:KEY) reported higher second-quarter 2026 earnings and raised parts of its full-year outlook, citing stronger commercial loan growth, expanding net interest income and continued momentum in fee-based businesses, while management also addressed investor questions about margin performance
3M (NYSE:MMM) reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter results, with executives citing gains from commercial execution, new product introductions and productivity initiatives as the company raised its full-year outlook for sales, earnings and free cash flow.
Chairman and CEO Bill Brown said 3
Crown (NYSE:CCK) raised its full-year earnings outlook after reporting stronger second-quarter results, supported by higher global beverage can shipments, gains in its beverage can equipment business and improved performance in North American tin plate operations.
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Equifax (NYSE:EFX) reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.7 billion, up 11% on a reported basis and 10% in constant currency, as growth in Workforce Solutions and U.S. mortgage-related revenue helped offset pressure from higher interest rates and weaker conditions in some international markets.
Atlantic Union Bankshares (NYSE:AUB) reported what management described as a strong second quarter of 2026, with higher loan balances, improved net interest margin and continued low credit losses, while a one-time gain from an equity investment sale boosted reported earnings.
President and CEO John
Ally Financial (NYSE:ALLY) reported higher second-quarter 2026 earnings and revenue, with management pointing to expanding margins, growth in retail auto and corporate finance assets, and stronger capital flexibility as evidence that its strategic repositioning is gaining traction.
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IREN stock jumped nearly 20% after $2.8 billion in new AI cloud contracts pushed 2026 revenue targets above $4 billion, accelerating its shift from Bitcoin mining to AI infrastructure.
Genuine Parts (NYSE:GPC) reported higher second-quarter sales and adjusted earnings as growth in its industrial business and margin initiatives helped offset inflationary pressures and costs tied to the Iran conflict, executives said on the company’s earnings call Tuesday.
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Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MRSH) reported higher second-quarter revenue and earnings, with management pointing to continued demand for its risk, insurance and consulting services despite pricing pressure in commercial insurance and reinsurance markets.
John Doyle, President and CEO of Mar
DXC Technology (NYSE:DXC) held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders, with Chairman David Herzog acknowledging dissatisfaction with the company’s stock performance in fiscal 2026 while pointing to artificial intelligence initiatives and recently outlined financial goals as key elements of the comp
Calix (NYSE:CALX) reported record second-quarter 2026 revenue and highlighted early traction for its AI-native Calix One platform, with management saying customer demand for AI-driven broadband tools accelerated faster than expected during the quarter.
President and Chief Executive Officer Michael
D.R. Horton (NYSE:DHI) reported lower third-quarter earnings from a year earlier as affordability pressures and cautious consumer sentiment continued to weigh on new-home demand, though the company said it maintained margins above its prior expectations through cost controls and disciplined pricing.
Danaher (NYSE:DHR) reported better-than-expected second-quarter 2026 results, with management citing accelerating core revenue growth, stronger life sciences demand and benefits from productivity initiatives, while also addressing investor concerns over delayed bioprocessing shipments.
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General Motors (NYSE:GM) raised its full-year 2026 guidance for the second time this year after reporting higher second-quarter revenue, adjusted earnings and free cash flow, with management citing steady North American demand, disciplined pricing, lower warranty costs and reduced electric vehicle l
Hasbro (NASDAQ:HAS) reported a stronger-than-expected second quarter of 2026 and raised its full-year outlook, citing continued momentum in Magic: The Gathering, growth in consumer products and progress recovering from a cyber incident that affected operations earlier in the year.
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Vicor (NASDAQ:VICR) reported a sharp sequential revenue increase for the second quarter of 2026, driven by growth in advanced products and royalty income from a recent licensing agreement, while management pointed to additional capacity, licensing activity and demand for power delivery technology as
Washington Trust Bancorp (NASDAQ:WASH) reported stronger second-quarter 2026 earnings as higher net interest income, margin expansion and growth in commercial lending helped lift profitability from the prior quarter.
The Westerly, Rhode Island-based bank posted net income of $16 million, or $0.83 p
AGNC Investment (NASDAQ:AGNC) reported a positive second quarter despite what executives described as a difficult backdrop for fixed income markets, with geopolitical tensions and shifting monetary policy expectations weighing on investor sentiment.
Peter Federico, AGNC’s President, Chief Executive
Alphabet is reportedly developing a new AI chip, Frozen v2, to boost Gemini efficiency amid a cloud capacity crunch, ahead of its Q2 earnings report on Wednesday, July 22.
Microsoft is deploying AMD's Helios Rackscale Solution across Azure data centers starting in late 2026, diversifying its chip supply and boosting AMD's multi-year data center revenue outlook.
Travelers shares jumped about 10% after a Q2 2026 earnings beat, driven by investment income, AI-driven underwriting gains, reinsurance restructuring, and reserve releases rather than premium hikes.
ACG Acquisition (LON:ACG) management said the company is in the final stages of shifting its Gediktepe operation in western Turkey from gold and silver doré production to copper and zinc concentrate production, with first production from its new flotation facility targeted by the end of the summer.
As small-cap stocks rally in 2026, this analysis examines Boston Beer, Opera, and Lindblad Expeditions, weighing earnings trends, analyst price targets, and valuation to gauge each stock's outlook.
IBM shares fell over 25% after a Q2 revenue and EPS miss, and its July 22 earnings call must address a sales pipeline inquiry, quantum computing progress, and dividend sustainability.
Compass Group (LON:CPG) reported another strong quarter in its third-quarter trading update, with Group Chief Executive Officer Dominic Blakemore saying the company delivered organic revenue growth of more than 7% and maintained client retention at 96%.
Blakemore said net new business growth accele
Mitie Group (LON:MTO) used its 2026 annual general meeting to report continued trading momentum, outline progress from its Marlowe acquisition and confirm details of a recommended cash offer from OCS.
Chief Executive Phil Bentley told shareholders that Mitie delivered “another good year” for the ye
S&P cut Oracle's credit rating to BBB- on AI spending and OpenAI concentration risk, highlighting a widening financial gap versus Microsoft, Alphabet and Amazon in funding AI buildouts.
Qualcomm shares have fallen over 30% since May despite a bullish Investor Day pivot toward data centers, with the July 29 earnings report seen as key to resolving the analyst divide.
Mony Group (LON:MONY) reported higher first-half revenue and adjusted earnings for 2026, as Chief Executive Officer Peter Duffy said the company benefited from the breadth of its brands, products and markets while U.K. households continued to face financial pressure.
Duffy said the group helped con
NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) used its 2026 SIGGRAPH Research Keynote to outline a broad push to combine computer graphics, simulation and artificial intelligence, including a new DLSS 5 technology for real-time rendering, advances in AI-assisted physics simulation and new additions to its Cosmos world found
ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS) reported stronger second-quarter earnings as loan demand accelerated, net interest margin expanded and credit metrics improved, executives said on the company’s earnings call.
Chief Financial Officer David Sparacio said the company earned net income of $85.8 milli
W.R. Berkley (NYSE:WRB) reported higher second-quarter 2026 operating earnings, record investment income and continued premium growth in its insurance segment, while management cautioned that competition is intensifying in parts of the property and reinsurance markets.
On the company’s earnings cal
Zions Bancorporation, N.A. (NASDAQ:ZION) reported sharply higher second-quarter 2026 earnings, helped by one-time gains, while management pointed to steady net interest margin, modest loan growth, stronger fee income and solid credit quality.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Harris Simmons said
Park Aerospace (NYSE:PKE) reported first-quarter fiscal 2027 sales and adjusted EBITDA within the forecast ranges management provided on its prior earnings call, while Chairman and CEO Brian Shore used the company’s investor call to outline several new developments tied to missile-defense programs,
Options trader Andrew Keene is tracking large institutional call buying in X-Energy, Oklo, and IonQ, all down sharply from highs, betting on rebounds in these oversold, pre-revenue stocks.
Domino's Pizza beat Q2 revenue estimates but missed on EPS, as strong order growth via DoorDash and Uber Eats was offset by weaker ticket sizes and margin pressure on franchisees.
SpaceX shares have fallen below their $135 IPO price as a $1 trillion valuation drop raises questions about a potential Pentagon AI cloud contract and its high price-to-sales multiple.
Magnolia Oil & Gas (NYSE:MGY) said it has agreed to acquire WildFire Energy for approximately $4.06 billion, a transaction management described as a strategic bolt-on that will substantially expand Magnolia’s position in the Giddings field and create what it called the premier Eagle Ford/Austin
Domino's Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ) executives said second-quarter U.S. demand remained strong in terms of order counts, but a weaker-than-expected ticket dragged on same-store sales as the company lapped last year’s Stuffed Crust Pizza launch.
On the company’s rescheduled second-quarter 2026 earnings call
Gold miners like Agnico Eagle and Gold Fields have fallen sharply even as gold nears $4,000 an ounce, creating a valuation gap tied to fuel costs and site-specific risks.
Tempus AI (NASDAQ:TEM) executives said the company’s planned acquisition of Personalis is intended to strengthen its position in minimal residual disease, or MRD, testing, while expanding its biopharma data and profiling capabilities.
On a call with analysts, Tempus said it agreed to acquire all ou
Ahead of Amazon's July 30 earnings, TD Cowen expects AWS growth to accelerate to 35.5% and retail sales to strengthen, key tests for whether its AI spending is paying off.
As power capacity becomes AI's key bottleneck, investors are rotating into GE Vernova and Eaton, whose surging backlogs and pricing power reflect the electrification supercycle.
While AI stocks correct, Johnson & Johnson, Altria, Coca-Cola, JPMorgan, and Apple are quietly trading near 52-week or all-time highs ahead of earnings.
Dynex Capital (NYSE:DX) reported what executives described as a strong second quarter of 2026, citing book value growth, accretive capital issuance and continued expansion of its Agency mortgage-backed securities portfolio.
On the company’s earnings call, Smriti Popenoe, co-chief executive officer
Meta Platforms is in talks to lease up to $10 billion in data center compute capacity to Anthropic, pivoting toward commercial cloud services amid a national power grid shortage.
Nuclear stocks have fallen sharply in 2026 despite rising AI-driven power demand. Analyst Kuran Francis highlights Constellation Energy, Centrus Energy, and the VanEck NLR ETF as ways to play the sector's long-term buildout.
AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) reported what executives described as the strongest quarterly results in the company’s 106-year history, with record revenue, record adjusted EBITDA and sharply improved free cash flow in the second quarter of 2026.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Adam Aron said mo
Globus Medical, Inspire Medical Systems, and Penumbra show varied revenue growth and analyst ratings, offering medical device investors alternatives to traditional pharmaceutical stocks.
As semiconductors and AI trade leaders sell off, cybersecurity stocks like CrowdStrike, Fortinet, and Palo Alto Networks hold near highs, hinting at a market rotation.
Marc Chaikin of Chaikin Analytics breaks down bank earnings, mega-cap tech divergence, oversold chip stocks, SpaceX's post-IPO slide and mid-cap names like Avnet this earnings season.
Dollar Tree, Morgan Stanley, and Accenture recently announced $2.5 billion, $20 billion, and $2 billion buyback plans, respectively, totaling $24.5 billion amid a record year for S&P 500 repurchases.
Costco's June sales show decelerating comps and weak international results, raising concerns about its 46 times earnings valuation as shares fall 15% from their all-time high.
Vaxart (OTCMKTS:VXRT) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, where investors re-elected the company’s full slate of directors, ratified its auditor and rejected the company’s non-binding advisory proposal on executive compensation.
Mark Watson, Vaxart’s lead independent director and chair of
Ryanair Holdings (cdi) (LON:0RYA) reported a sharp decline in first-quarter profit as lower fares and a spike in unhedged fuel costs offset higher passenger traffic, executives said during the company’s Q1 results presentation.
Group CEO Michael O’Leary said profit after tax fell 34% to EUR 538 mil
A panel of mining executives said recent volatility in precious and critical metals should be viewed in the context of still-elevated prices, while pointing to defense demand, artificial intelligence-related infrastructure and constrained project pipelines as key themes shaping the sector.
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