Verizon Communications Inc. VZ used its second-quarter 2026earnings callto argue that lower churn, disciplined customer acquisition and broadband expansion are creating a more durable growth model. Management raised several full-year targets while detailing a sharper shift away from handset subsidies. Adjusted earnings of $1.30 topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.27, while revenues of $34.25 ...
Key Points The Vanguard Growth ETF’s 10 largest holdings account for about 60% of its assets. Nvidia and Apple alone make up about 24% of the fund. The fund lost 33% in 2022, the last calendar year in which richly valued growth stocks fell. 10 stocks we like better than Vanguard Growth ETF › The ...
Key Points Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) has been evolving its business over the years by adding live sports, podcasts, and even games. Its subscriptions now offer a wider range of entertainment options, and they’ve proven superior to other streaming services, enabling the business to grow while also commanding strong profit margins. But its largest rivalry may ...
Key Points Thanks to its incredible brand power, Ferrari possesses what is arguably the widest moat in the auto sector. Ford Motor Company’s profit growth is significantly weaker than what the Italian carmaker has registered. Ferrari is deserving of a much higher price-to-earnings ratio than Ford. 10 stocks we like better than Ferrari › Since ...
Key Points Innovative new tech could bring the power of advanced AI models to the iPhone. Partnerships with Chinese cloud leaders will help Apple bring AI services to its largest international market. 10 stocks we like better than Apple › Shares of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) jumped to a record high on Wednesday, following some positive ...
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the semiconductor industry, creating new opportunities across data centers, enterprise computing, networking and advanced manufacturing. For Intel Corporation INTC, these trends are driving a broader transformation that extends well beyond its traditional PC business. The company’s ability to capitalize on AI infrastructure demand while executing its manufacturing roadmap will likely play ...
Harley-Davidson, Inc. HOG reported second-quarter 2026 earnings of 75 cents per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 62 cents by 21%. Earnings declined 15% from 88 cents a year ago. Harley-Davidson Motor Company revenues increased 6% year over year to $1.10 billion but missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.12 billion. Consolidated revenues fell ...
Key Points The Dow rose 0.7% midday while the S&P 500 climbed 0.6% and the Nasdaq gained just 0.1%. Oil dropped 4% to $95 per barrel on reports Pakistan is exploring U.S.-Iran peace negotiations with Chinese backing. Next week brings four more Magnificent 7 earnings reports as investors assess AI infrastructure costs. 10 stocks we ...
Maplebear Inc. CART, doing business as Instacart, presents a balanced investment setup after a quarter that mixed healthy marketplace growth with visible margin pressure. The stock’s current valuation partly reflects that tension. CART trades below its own historical sales multiple, but still at a premium to its sub-industry and sector, making execution increasingly important. CART ...
Key Points Year to date, the Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF and the Vanguard Information Technology ETF have more than doubled the S&P 500’s return. The Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF is an actively-managed fund that provides exposure to stocks with strong recent performance. The Vanguard Information Technology ETF is a passively managed fund that ...
