As Microsoft gears up to reveal its quarterly earnings after the market closes, all eyes are on the tech giant, and anticipation is buzzing with an electric mix of optimism and caution. The options market is hinting at some serious price action, with a significant swing on the horizon—this isn’t just any earnings call; it’s…
McDonald’s just released its Q3 earnings, and the fast-food titan has plenty of storylines unfolding—some promising, others pressing. Despite headwinds in international markets, the company’s focus on the U.S. is paying off, and its digital and loyalty-driven strategy is proving to be a smart play. However, with inflationary pressures, slowing international performance, and challenges from…
Big Tech Earnings Preview for the Week: Microsoft, Meta, and Uber Set to Shape the Market This week, Microsoft (Wednesday), Meta (Wednesday), and Uber (Thursday) are each set to release their quarterly earnings, bringing with them a mix of high expectations and fresh market anxieties. As investors eagerly await, all three companies hold unique positions…
On the Edge: Could Geopolitical Tensions Push Us Toward WW3? How to Prepare Your Portfolio for the Unexpected From Moscow’s saber-rattling over Ukraine to China’s rising assertiveness in Asia, and the recent surge in hostilities between Israel and Hamas, today’s geopolitical landscape is a tinderbox. Russia’s hints at heightened military action, coupled with economic strains…
As the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election approaches, investors are on high alert. Historically, election cycles have triggered market volatility, but this time it feels different. With the global economy still grappling with inflation, interest rate hikes, and geopolitical tensions, the stakes have never been higher. Regardless of whether it’s Trump or Harris who emerges victorious,…
Sentiment vs. Reality—Is Growth Costing Tesla More Than It’s Worth? Tesla’s Q3 2024 earnings call was filled with optimism, as Elon Musk and his leadership team focused on the long-term potential of the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology, AI innovations, and the upcoming Cybertruck. They painted a picture of Tesla’s future dominance, pushing the idea…
Boeing’s Q3 earnings report just landed, and the numbers are hard to ignore. The aerospace giant posted a massive $6.2 billion loss, marking one of its toughest quarters in recent memory. With a GAAP loss per share of $9.97 and a negative free cash flow of $2 billion, the company is clearly grappling with significant issues…
Before the Bell on October 22, 2024 General Motors (GM) released its Q3 earnings report this morning, and while the headline numbers look solid, the road ahead is anything but smooth. The auto giant posted $44.1 billion in revenue, up 4% from last year, and an adjusted EPS of $2.28, beating Wall Street’s expectations. But…
By Abhijith Ganapavaram and Allison Lampert (Reuters) -Boeing’s shares rose 4% on Monday on hopes of an end to a crippling strike, although analysts expressed doubts that the proposed labor contract unveiled over the weekend would muster enough support from workers. About 33,000 workers will vote on the contract proposal on Wednesday after a more…
(Reuters) -Walt Disney said on Monday it would appoint a new chief executive officer in early 2026 and named James Gorman as its chairman. Gorman, executive chairman of Morgan Stanley, would step down from that role at the end of 2024 and take on the position at Disney in January. He would succeed Mark Parker,…
