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Earnings live: Tesla results miss, Google boosts AI spending, Chipotle plunges

Earnings live: Tesla results miss, Google boosts AI spending, Chipotle plunges

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Second quarter earnings season is in full swing, and the results have been largely positive so far, with more positive surprises than negative ones.
Companies had a lower bar to clear coming into the quarter, as analysts tempered their expectations amid President Trump's tariffs, stocks' lofty valuations, and uncertainty about the health of the US economy.
This week, investors will get a glimpse of how corporate leaders are navigating these challenges, with 112 S&P 500 companies reporting results, including GM (GM), Coca-Cola (KO), Alphabet (GOOGL, GOOG), and Tesla (TSLA).
Data from FactSet published Friday showed that with 12% of the index having reported results, analysts now expect S&P 500 companies to report a 5.6% jump in earnings per share during the second quarter.
Heading into the quarter, analysts expected S&P 500 earnings to rise 5% in Q2, which would mark the slowest pace of earnings growth since the fourth quarter of 2023.
Here are the latest updates from corporate America.
Tesla misses on Q2 earnings, but says 'more affordable' model planned for 2025 production
Tesla (TSLA) stock initially spiked 1% after reporting second quarter results but fluctuated as investors digested the earnings miss.
Here's a look at the top takeaways investors were watching in Tesla's results:
The core auto business:
Tesla reported second quarter revenue of $22.50 billion vs. $22.64 billion (per Bloomberg consensus), a 9% drop compared with the $25.05 billion reported a year ago. Tesla posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.40 vs $0.42, with operating income coming in at $923 million vs. $1.23 billion expected.
The cheap EV:
Tesla said its "more affordable" model was still slated for 2025 production.
"We continue to expand our vehicle offering, including first builds of a more affordable model in June, with volume production planned for the second half of 2025," the company said in a statement.
A year ago, Tesla said in its Q2 earnings report that production remains on track for new vehicles, likely including a cheaper EV, in the first half of next year.
There has been no indication or even renderings of a new vehicle, let alone production of a vehicle priced around $30,000. Tesla's cheapest EV is the rear-wheel-drive Model 3 sedan, which starts at around $43,000 without incentives.
Robotaxi rollout
Tesla said its purpose-built robotaxi was still scheduled for volume release production starting in 2026.
Tesla has expanded its robotaxi testing in Austin, Texas, with a bigger operating area and likely more vehicles coming.
Read more here.
Google beats on Q2 earnings but increased capex spending sends stock lower
Google parent Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) reported a top- and bottom-line second quarter beat and said capital expenditures will climb to $85 billion, $10 billion more than Google previously projected.
Google stock initially moved lower following results but reversed higher as the earnings call kicked off.
Yahoo Finance's Dan Howley reports:
Read more here.
Chart: Chipotle foot traffic declines for second straight quarter
Chipotle (CMG) stock tanked 9% following second quarter results and as the earnings call began (listen to the live call here).
As the chart below shows, foot traffic fell more than expected, accelerating the slowdown in traffic that began in the first quarter. Yahoo Finance's Brooke DiPalma reports that overall foot traffic fell 4.9% against the 4.4% drop that had been forecast by the Street.
Chipotle cut its guidance and said it expects same-store sales to be flat for the full year. On the earnings call, CEO Scott Boatwright highlighted initiatives — in marketing, the value proposition, menu innovation, and a revamped rewards program — aimed at jump-starting sales. But Boatwright acknowledged that the fast-casual chain is facing a slowdown in trends and one of the most challenging consumer backdrops in years.
Southwest misses profit expectations as weak domestic demand erodes fares
Southwest Airlines (LUV) missed Wall Street estimates for second quarter profit on Wednesday as a sluggish start to the peak summer travel season has translated to weak domestic travel demand and softer fares.
Southwest reported operating revenue of $7.24 billion in the quarter through June, compared with $7.35 billion a year earlier. The budget carrier reported an adjusted profit per share of $0.43, compared with analysts' average expectations of $0.51, according to data compiled by LSEG.
While Delta Air Lines (DAL) and United Airlines (UAL) were buoyed by more affluent customers, low-cost carriers like Southwest have noted their price-sensitive customers are coming under pressure. Still, airline executives and analysts have signaled that travel demand has remained broadly steady.
Read more from Reuters.
Wall Street looks to Google's earnings call for details on higher-than-expected capex number
Alphabet (GOOG) earnings indicated solid growth across the business, but it was the capital expenditures number that was "a bit concerning," according to Roundhill Investments CEO Dave Mazza.
Google said capital expenditures will climb to $85 billion; it previously projected $75 billion. On the earnings call, investors will be looking for answers on where that spending is going.
Rohit Kulkarni, senior research analyst at ROTH MKM, also weighed in on the initial Street reaction to Google's earnings.
"Fundamentally, I think we're seeing acceleration in revenues in a very large company," Kulkarni said. "Google Search is accelerating. YouTube growth has accelerated. Google Cloud has accelerated, and even subscriptions have accelerated."
"Having said that," Kulkarni added, "I think the stock reaction here is a knee-jerk reaction about where are you going to spend those extra $10 billion and what is the ROI that you're seeing from the existing spend? That's a sentiment that probably drives a lot of other megacaps, in my opinion."
Google's earnings call is live now. You can listen in here.
Mattel stock falls after the toymaker posts steeper sales decline than expected
Mattel (MAT) posted a bigger-than-expected drop in second quarter revenue on Wednesday as cautious inventory planning by retailers amid global trade uncertainties weighed on demand, per Reuters.
Barbie sales in North America were weak during the quarter, with worldwide gross billings for dolls declining 19%. The infant, toddler, and preschool category, which includes Fisher-Price, Baby Gear, and Power Wheels brands logged a 25% drop.
The toymaker, which also sells popular brands such as Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, and Uno, did reinstate its 2025 sales and profit forecast after pulling it last quarter in the midst of shifting tariff policies. The company now expects 2025 net sales to rise 1% to 3%, compared to its February target of a 2% to 3% increase. It forecast adjusted per-share profit between $1.54 and $1.66, below its prior estimate range of $1.66 to $1.72 apiece.
Earlier in the day, rival Hasbro (HAS) raised its annual revenue outlook, betting on the strength of its digital games and cost-cutting efforts to weather the impact of mounting economic and tariff uncertainty.
Shares of the company fell 4% in trading after the bell.
Chipotle plunges after company reports second-straight sales decline, cuts guidance
Chipotle (CMG) on Wednesday reported another quarter of negative sales growth as the company navigates an uncertain consumer environment and new leadership deals with the most challenging backdrop for the chain in years.
The company reported a same-store sales decline of 4% in the second quarter, more than the 2.9% decline Wall Street expected. Traffic fell more than expected, down 4.9%, compared to the 4.4% drop lower the Street predicted.
That's an acceleration from the 2.3% drop seen in the first quarter, which marked Chipotle's first quarterly foot traffic decline since 2022.
Chipotle also cut its guidance again, saying it now expects flat full year same-store sales growth, compared to an increase in the low-single-digit range. Ahead of Wednesday's report, analysts expected same-store sales to grow 0.8% for the fiscal year.
Read more here.
IBM results beat estimates on AI mainframe refresh, consulting revival
Reuters reports:
Read more here.
T-Mobile dials up a big earnings beat, stock jumps
T-Mobile (TMUS) dialed up a big second quarter against the backdrop of heightened competition for new customers with rivals Verizon (VZ) and AT&T (T).
The telecom giant easily beat analyst estimates on Wednesday after market close. It gained the most net new customers in the second quarter compared to its competitors. This comes as it leaned into its value messaging by releasing a five-year price lock on phone plans in April.
The company lifted its full-year adjusted operating profit guidance.
Read more here.
ServiceNow jumps after big earnings beat
ServiceNow (NOW) stock surged after its results beat expectations. Yahoo Finance's Brian Sozzi has the full report, including comments from its CEO:
Read more here.
Chipotle expected to report 2nd straight sales decline as stock lags in 2025
Yahoo Finance's Brooke DiPalma reports:
Read more here.
Freeport-McMoRan beats quarterly profit on higher copper and gold prices
Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) shares fell 1% at the open on Wednesday after second quarter copper production dropped about 7% from a year earlier.
But higher copper, gold, and silver prices helped offset lower production. Year to date, gold (GC=F) is up more than 30%, silver (SI=F) has risen 36%, and copper (HG=F) has climbed 44% amid tariffs and broad geopolitical uncertainty.
The company reported an adjusted profit of $0.54 per share in Q2, beating estimates of $0.45, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Reuters reports:
Read more here.
GE Vernova raises annual forecasts after second quarter profit beat
GE Vernova (GEV) stock rose nearly 4% on Wednesday after delivering a revenue and profit beat. The power equipment maker, which spun off as part of a three-way split of General Electric last year, also raised its current-year free cash flow forecast by $1 billion to target between $3 billion and $3.5 billion.
The company did forecast a $300 million to $400 million hit from President Trump's tariffs and the resulting inflation.
Reuters reports:
Read more here.
AT&T delivers earnings, subscriber beat but the stock is sliding
AT&T (T) stock fell over 3% in premarket trading despite the telecom provider reporting a huge subscriber beat.
Reuters reports:
Read more here.
Hasbro lifts annual revenue forecast on strong demand for 'Magic: The Gathering' games
Toymaker Hasbro (HAS) stock rose 3% on Wednesday after it raised its annual revenue forecast due to strong demand for its game "Magic: The Gathering" as well as cost-cutting efforts to weather the impact from mounting economic and tariff uncertainty.
Reuters reports:
Read more here.
Hilton lifts 2025 profit forecast on US demand recovery
Hilton Worldwide (HLT) raised its profit forecast for 2025 after US travel demand bounced back from a slow March and April.
Shares in the hospitality group fell 2% before the bell on Wednesday.
Reuters reports:
Read more here.
Trump bill winner: AT&T
I would keep an eye on companies calling out the financial impact of the new Trump tax bill on their earnings releases.
AT&T (T) looks like it stands to cash in!
What they highlighted on their earnings release this morning:
Texas Instruments under a dark cloud
Given how hard the market has rallied, any company reporting guidance that is perceived as subpar will get punished.
Good example of that will play out with Texas Instruments (TXN) in today's session.
The stock is getting pounded in premarket by 12% on 3Q EPS guidance that was 14 cents below consensus on the low end. TXN blamed weak demand in the auto market (heard the same in GM's (GM) outlook on Tuesday).
Whatever the case, TXN's outlook is pressuring on similar names in the space in Microchip (MCHP), Analog Devices (ADI), NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) and On Semi (ON).
Google set to report Q2 earnings as Wall Street looks for AI revenue gains
Google parent Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) will report its second quarter earnings after the bell on Wednesday, providing a highly anticipated update on the wave of artificial intelligence spending, adoption, and monetization.
My colleague Daniel Howley previews what Wall Street is expecting from Alphabet's results:
Read more here.
Tesla Q2 earnings preview: 3 things to watch
Tesla (TSLA) is slated to report second quarter earnings on Wednesday against an uncertain backdrop for its core auto business and robotaxi rollout.
Tesla stock pared some of its losses earlier in the year, as tariffs and a volatile relationship between CEO Elon Musk and President Trump weighed on the company. But the stock is still down about 17% year to date.
Yahoo Finance's Pras Subramanian previews three key areas to watch when the EV maker reports:
Read more here.
Tesla (TSLA) stock initially spiked 1% after reporting second quarter results but fluctuated as investors digested the earnings miss.
Here's a look at the top takeaways investors were watching in Tesla's results:
The core auto business:
Tesla reported second quarter revenue of $22.50 billion vs. $22.64 billion (per Bloomberg consensus), a 9% drop compared with the $25.05 billion reported a year ago. Tesla posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.40 vs $0.42, with operating income coming in at $923 million vs. $1.23 billion expected.
The cheap EV:
Tesla said its "more affordable" model was still slated for 2025 production.
"We continue to expand our vehicle offering, including first builds of a more affordable model in June, with volume production planned for the second half of 2025," the company said in a statement.
A year ago, Tesla said in its Q2 earnings report that production remains on track for new vehicles, likely including a cheaper EV, in the first half of next year.
There has been no indication or even renderings of a new vehicle, let alone production of a vehicle priced around $30,000. Tesla's cheapest EV is the rear-wheel-drive Model 3 sedan, which starts at around $43,000 without incentives.
Robotaxi rollout
Tesla said its purpose-built robotaxi was still scheduled for volume release production starting in 2026.
Tesla has expanded its robotaxi testing in Austin, Texas, with a bigger operating area and likely more vehicles coming.
Read more here.
Google parent Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) reported a top- and bottom-line second quarter beat and said capital expenditures will climb to $85 billion, $10 billion more than Google previously projected.
Google stock initially moved lower following results but reversed higher as the earnings call kicked off.
Yahoo Finance's Dan Howley reports:
Read more here.
Chart: Chipotle foot traffic declines for second straight quarter
Chipotle (CMG) stock tanked 9% following second quarter results and as the earnings call began (listen to the live call here).
As the chart below shows, foot traffic fell more than expected, accelerating the slowdown in traffic that began in the first quarter. Yahoo Finance's Brooke DiPalma reports that overall foot traffic fell 4.9% against the 4.4% drop that had been forecast by the Street.
Chipotle cut its guidance and said it expects same-store sales to be flat for the full year. On the earnings call, CEO Scott Boatwright highlighted initiatives — in marketing, the value proposition, menu innovation, and a revamped rewards program — aimed at jump-starting sales. But Boatwright acknowledged that the fast-casual chain is facing a slowdown in trends and one of the most challenging consumer backdrops in years.
Chipotle (CMG) stock tanked 9% following second quarter results and as the earnings call began (listen to the live call here).
As the chart below shows, foot traffic fell more than expected, accelerating the slowdown in traffic that began in the first quarter. Yahoo Finance's Brooke DiPalma reports that overall foot traffic fell 4.9% against the 4.4% drop that had been forecast by the Street.
Chipotle cut its guidance and said it expects same-store sales to be flat for the full year. On the earnings call, CEO Scott Boatwright highlighted initiatives — in marketing, the value proposition, menu innovation, and a revamped rewards program — aimed at jump-starting sales. But Boatwright acknowledged that the fast-casual chain is facing a slowdown in trends and one of the most challenging consumer backdrops in years.
Southwest misses profit expectations as weak domestic demand erodes fares
Southwest Airlines (LUV) missed Wall Street estimates for second quarter profit on Wednesday as a sluggish start to the peak summer travel season has translated to weak domestic travel demand and softer fares.
Southwest reported operating revenue of $7.24 billion in the quarter through June, compared with $7.35 billion a year earlier. The budget carrier reported an adjusted profit per share of $0.43, compared with analysts' average expectations of $0.51, according to data compiled by LSEG.
While Delta Air Lines (DAL) and United Airlines (UAL) were buoyed by more affluent customers, low-cost carriers like Southwest have noted their price-sensitive customers are coming under pressure. Still, airline executives and analysts have signaled that travel demand has remained broadly steady.
Read more from Reuters.
Southwest Airlines (LUV) missed Wall Street estimates for second quarter profit on Wednesday as a sluggish start to the peak summer travel season has translated to weak domestic travel demand and softer fares.
Southwest reported operating revenue of $7.24 billion in the quarter through June, compared with $7.35 billion a year earlier. The budget carrier reported an adjusted profit per share of $0.43, compared with analysts' average expectations of $0.51, according to data compiled by LSEG.
While Delta Air Lines (DAL) and United Airlines (UAL) were buoyed by more affluent customers, low-cost carriers like Southwest have noted their price-sensitive customers are coming under pressure. Still, airline executives and analysts have signaled that travel demand has remained broadly steady.
Read more from Reuters.
Wall Street looks to Google's earnings call for details on higher-than-expected capex number
Alphabet (GOOG) earnings indicated solid growth across the business, but it was the capital expenditures number that was "a bit concerning," according to Roundhill Investments CEO Dave Mazza.
Google said capital expenditures will climb to $85 billion; it previously projected $75 billion. On the earnings call, investors will be looking for answers on where that spending is going.
Rohit Kulkarni, senior research analyst at ROTH MKM, also weighed in on the initial Street reaction to Google's earnings.
"Fundamentally, I think we're seeing acceleration in revenues in a very large company," Kulkarni said. "Google Search is accelerating. YouTube growth has accelerated. Google Cloud has accelerated, and even subscriptions have accelerated."
"Having said that," Kulkarni added, "I think the stock reaction here is a knee-jerk reaction about where are you going to spend those extra $10 billion and what is the ROI that you're seeing from the existing spend? That's a sentiment that probably drives a lot of other megacaps, in my opinion."
Google's earnings call is live now. You can listen in here.
Alphabet (GOOG) earnings indicated solid growth across the business, but it was the capital expenditures number that was "a bit concerning," according to Roundhill Investments CEO Dave Mazza.
Google said capital expenditures will climb to $85 billion; it previously projected $75 billion. On the earnings call, investors will be looking for answers on where that spending is going.
Rohit Kulkarni, senior research analyst at ROTH MKM, also weighed in on the initial Street reaction to Google's earnings.
"Fundamentally, I think we're seeing acceleration in revenues in a very large company," Kulkarni said. "Google Search is accelerating. YouTube growth has accelerated. Google Cloud has accelerated, and even subscriptions have accelerated."
"Having said that," Kulkarni added, "I think the stock reaction here is a knee-jerk reaction about where are you going to spend those extra $10 billion and what is the ROI that you're seeing from the existing spend? That's a sentiment that probably drives a lot of other megacaps, in my opinion."
Google's earnings call is live now. You can listen in here.
Mattel stock falls after the toymaker posts steeper sales decline than expected
Mattel (MAT) posted a bigger-than-expected drop in second quarter revenue on Wednesday as cautious inventory planning by retailers amid global trade uncertainties weighed on demand, per Reuters.
Barbie sales in North America were weak during the quarter, with worldwide gross billings for dolls declining 19%. The infant, toddler, and preschool category, which includes Fisher-Price, Baby Gear, and Power Wheels brands logged a 25% drop.
The toymaker, which also sells popular brands such as Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, and Uno, did reinstate its 2025 sales and profit forecast after pulling it last quarter in the midst of shifting tariff policies. The company now expects 2025 net sales to rise 1% to 3%, compared to its February target of a 2% to 3% increase. It forecast adjusted per-share profit between $1.54 and $1.66, below its prior estimate range of $1.66 to $1.72 apiece.
Earlier in the day, rival Hasbro (HAS) raised its annual revenue outlook, betting on the strength of its digital games and cost-cutting efforts to weather the impact of mounting economic and tariff uncertainty.
Shares of the company fell 4% in trading after the bell.
Mattel (MAT) posted a bigger-than-expected drop in second quarter revenue on Wednesday as cautious inventory planning by retailers amid global trade uncertainties weighed on demand, per Reuters.
Barbie sales in North America were weak during the quarter, with worldwide gross billings for dolls declining 19%. The infant, toddler, and preschool category, which includes Fisher-Price, Baby Gear, and Power Wheels brands logged a 25% drop.
The toymaker, which also sells popular brands such as Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, and Uno, did reinstate its 2025 sales and profit forecast after pulling it last quarter in the midst of shifting tariff policies. The company now expects 2025 net sales to rise 1% to 3%, compared to its February target of a 2% to 3% increase. It forecast adjusted per-share profit between $1.54 and $1.66, below its prior estimate range of $1.66 to $1.72 apiece.
Earlier in the day, rival Hasbro (HAS) raised its annual revenue outlook, betting on the strength of its digital games and cost-cutting efforts to weather the impact of mounting economic and tariff uncertainty.
Shares of the company fell 4% in trading after the bell.
Chipotle plunges after company reports second-straight sales decline, cuts guidance
Chipotle (CMG) on Wednesday reported another quarter of negative sales growth as the company navigates an uncertain consumer environment and new leadership deals with the most challenging backdrop for the chain in years.
The company reported a same-store sales decline of 4% in the second quarter, more than the 2.9% decline Wall Street expected. Traffic fell more than expected, down 4.9%, compared to the 4.4% drop lower the Street predicted.
That's an acceleration from the 2.3% drop seen in the first quarter, which marked Chipotle's first quarterly foot traffic decline since 2022.
Chipotle also cut its guidance again, saying it now expects flat full year same-store sales growth, compared to an increase in the low-single-digit range. Ahead of Wednesday's report, analysts expected same-store sales to grow 0.8% for the fiscal year.
Read more here.
Chipotle (CMG) on Wednesday reported another quarter of negative sales growth as the company navigates an uncertain consumer environment and new leadership deals with the most challenging backdrop for the chain in years.
The company reported a same-store sales decline of 4% in the second quarter, more than the 2.9% decline Wall Street expected. Traffic fell more than expected, down 4.9%, compared to the 4.4% drop lower the Street predicted.
That's an acceleration from the 2.3% drop seen in the first quarter, which marked Chipotle's first quarterly foot traffic decline since 2022.
Chipotle also cut its guidance again, saying it now expects flat full year same-store sales growth, compared to an increase in the low-single-digit range. Ahead of Wednesday's report, analysts expected same-store sales to grow 0.8% for the fiscal year.
Read more here.
IBM results beat estimates on AI mainframe refresh, consulting revival
Reuters reports:
Read more here.
Reuters reports:
Read more here.
T-Mobile dials up a big earnings beat, stock jumps
T-Mobile (TMUS) dialed up a big second quarter against the backdrop of heightened competition for new customers with rivals Verizon (VZ) and AT&T (T).
The telecom giant easily beat analyst estimates on Wednesday after market close. It gained the most net new customers in the second quarter compared to its competitors. This comes as it leaned into its value messaging by releasing a five-year price lock on phone plans in April.
The company lifted its full-year adjusted operating profit guidance.
Read more here.
T-Mobile (TMUS) dialed up a big second quarter against the backdrop of heightened competition for new customers with rivals Verizon (VZ) and AT&T (T).
The telecom giant easily beat analyst estimates on Wednesday after market close. It gained the most net new customers in the second quarter compared to its competitors. This comes as it leaned into its value messaging by releasing a five-year price lock on phone plans in April.
The company lifted its full-year adjusted operating profit guidance.
Read more here.
ServiceNow jumps after big earnings beat
ServiceNow (NOW) stock surged after its results beat expectations. Yahoo Finance's Brian Sozzi has the full report, including comments from its CEO:
Read more here.
ServiceNow (NOW) stock surged after its results beat expectations. Yahoo Finance's Brian Sozzi has the full report, including comments from its CEO:
Read more here.
Chipotle expected to report 2nd straight sales decline as stock lags in 2025
Yahoo Finance's Brooke DiPalma reports:
Read more here.
Yahoo Finance's Brooke DiPalma reports:
Read more here.
Freeport-McMoRan beats quarterly profit on higher copper and gold prices
Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) shares fell 1% at the open on Wednesday after second quarter copper production dropped about 7% from a year earlier.
But higher copper, gold, and silver prices helped offset lower production. Year to date, gold (GC=F) is up more than 30%, silver (SI=F) has risen 36%, and copper (HG=F) has climbed 44% amid tariffs and broad geopolitical uncertainty.
The company reported an adjusted profit of $0.54 per share in Q2, beating estimates of $0.45, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Reuters reports:
Read more here.
Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) shares fell 1% at the open on Wednesday after second quarter copper production dropped about 7% from a year earlier.
But higher copper, gold, and silver prices helped offset lower production. Year to date, gold (GC=F) is up more than 30%, silver (SI=F) has risen 36%, and copper (HG=F) has climbed 44% amid tariffs and broad geopolitical uncertainty.
The company reported an adjusted profit of $0.54 per share in Q2, beating estimates of $0.45, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Reuters reports:
Read more here.
GE Vernova raises annual forecasts after second quarter profit beat
GE Vernova (GEV) stock rose nearly 4% on Wednesday after delivering a revenue and profit beat. The power equipment maker, which spun off as part of a three-way split of General Electric last year, also raised its current-year free cash flow forecast by $1 billion to target between $3 billion and $3.5 billion.
The company did forecast a $300 million to $400 million hit from President Trump's tariffs and the resulting inflation.
Reuters reports:
Read more here.
GE Vernova (GEV) stock rose nearly 4% on Wednesday after delivering a revenue and profit beat. The power equipment maker, which spun off as part of a three-way split of General Electric last year, also raised its current-year free cash flow forecast by $1 billion to target between $3 billion and $3.5 billion.
The company did forecast a $300 million to $400 million hit from President Trump's tariffs and the resulting inflation.
Reuters reports:
Read more here.
AT&T delivers earnings, subscriber beat but the stock is sliding
AT&T (T) stock fell over 3% in premarket trading despite the telecom provider reporting a huge subscriber beat.
Reuters reports:
Read more here.
AT&T (T) stock fell over 3% in premarket trading despite the telecom provider reporting a huge subscriber beat.
Reuters reports:
Read more here.
Hasbro lifts annual revenue forecast on strong demand for 'Magic: The Gathering' games
Toymaker Hasbro (HAS) stock rose 3% on Wednesday after it raised its annual revenue forecast due to strong demand for its game "Magic: The Gathering" as well as cost-cutting efforts to weather the impact from mounting economic and tariff uncertainty.
Reuters reports:
Read more here.
Toymaker Hasbro (HAS) stock rose 3% on Wednesday after it raised its annual revenue forecast due to strong demand for its game "Magic: The Gathering" as well as cost-cutting efforts to weather the impact from mounting economic and tariff uncertainty.
Reuters reports:
Read more here.
Hilton lifts 2025 profit forecast on US demand recovery
Hilton Worldwide (HLT) raised its profit forecast for 2025 after US travel demand bounced back from a slow March and April.
Shares in the hospitality group fell 2% before the bell on Wednesday.
Reuters reports:
Read more here.
Hilton Worldwide (HLT) raised its profit forecast for 2025 after US travel demand bounced back from a slow March and April.
Shares in the hospitality group fell 2% before the bell on Wednesday.
Reuters reports:
Read more here.
Trump bill winner: AT&T
I would keep an eye on companies calling out the financial impact of the new Trump tax bill on their earnings releases.
AT&T (T) looks like it stands to cash in!
What they highlighted on their earnings release this morning:
I would keep an eye on companies calling out the financial impact of the new Trump tax bill on their earnings releases.
AT&T (T) looks like it stands to cash in!
What they highlighted on their earnings release this morning:
Texas Instruments under a dark cloud
Given how hard the market has rallied, any company reporting guidance that is perceived as subpar will get punished.
Good example of that will play out with Texas Instruments (TXN) in today's session.
The stock is getting pounded in premarket by 12% on 3Q EPS guidance that was 14 cents below consensus on the low end. TXN blamed weak demand in the auto market (heard the same in GM's (GM) outlook on Tuesday).
Whatever the case, TXN's outlook is pressuring on similar names in the space in Microchip (MCHP), Analog Devices (ADI), NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) and On Semi (ON).
Given how hard the market has rallied, any company reporting guidance that is perceived as subpar will get punished.
Good example of that will play out with Texas Instruments (TXN) in today's session.
The stock is getting pounded in premarket by 12% on 3Q EPS guidance that was 14 cents below consensus on the low end. TXN blamed weak demand in the auto market (heard the same in GM's (GM) outlook on Tuesday).
Whatever the case, TXN's outlook is pressuring on similar names in the space in Microchip (MCHP), Analog Devices (ADI), NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) and On Semi (ON).
Google set to report Q2 earnings as Wall Street looks for AI revenue gains
Google parent Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) will report its second quarter earnings after the bell on Wednesday, providing a highly anticipated update on the wave of artificial intelligence spending, adoption, and monetization.
My colleague Daniel Howley previews what Wall Street is expecting from Alphabet's results:
Read more here.
Google parent Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) will report its second quarter earnings after the bell on Wednesday, providing a highly anticipated update on the wave of artificial intelligence spending, adoption, and monetization.
My colleague Daniel Howley previews what Wall Street is expecting from Alphabet's results:
Read more here.
Tesla Q2 earnings preview: 3 things to watch
Tesla (TSLA) is slated to report second quarter earnings on Wednesday against an uncertain backdrop for its core auto business and robotaxi rollout.
Tesla stock pared some of its losses earlier in the year, as tariffs and a volatile relationship between CEO Elon Musk and President Trump weighed on the company. But the stock is still down about 17% year to date.
Yahoo Finance's Pras Subramanian previews three key areas to watch when the EV maker reports:
Read more here.
Tesla (TSLA) is slated to report second quarter earnings on Wednesday against an uncertain backdrop for its core auto business and robotaxi rollout.
Tesla stock pared some of its losses earlier in the year, as tariffs and a volatile relationship between CEO Elon Musk and President Trump weighed on the company. But the stock is still down about 17% year to date.
Yahoo Finance's Pras Subramanian previews three key areas to watch when the EV maker reports:
Read more here.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — When top U.S. and Chinese officials meet in Stockholm, they are almost certain to agree to at least leaving tariffs at the current levels while working toward a meeting between their presidents later this year for a more lasting trade deal between the world's two largest economies, analysts say. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng are set to hold talks for the third time this year — this round in the Swedish capital, nearly four months after President Donald Trump upset global trade with his sweeping tariff proposal, including an import tax that shot up to 145% on Chinese goods. 'We have the confines of a deal with China,' Trump said Friday before leaving for Scotland. Bessent told MSNBC on Wednesday that the two countries after talks in Geneva and London have reached a 'status quo,' with the U.S. taxing imported goods from China at 30% and China responding with a 10% tariff, on top of tariffs prior to the start of Trump's second term. 'Now we can move on to discussing other matters in terms of bringing the economic relationship into balance,' Bessent said. He was referring to the U.S. running a $295.5 billion trade deficit last year. The U.S. seeks an agreement that would enable it to export more to China and shift the Chinese economy more toward domestic consumer spending. The Chinese embassy in Washington said Beijing hopes 'there will be more consensus and cooperation and less misperception' coming out of the talks. With an eye on a possible leaders' summit, Stockholm could provide some answers as to the timeline and viability of that particular goal ahead of a possible meeting between Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. 'The meeting will be important in starting to set the stage for a fall meeting between Trump and Xi,' said Wendy Cutler, a former U.S. trade negotiator and now vice president at the Asia Society Policy Institute. 'Beijing will likely insist on detailed preparations before they agree to a leaders' meeting.' In Stockholm, the two sides are likely to focus on commercial announcements to be made at a leaders' summit as well as agreements to address 'major irritants,' such as China's industrial overcapacity and its lack of control over chemicals used to make fentanyl, also to be announced when Xi and Trump should meet, Cutler said. Sean Stein, president of the U.S.-China Business Council, said Stockholm could be the first real opportunity for the two governments to address structural reform issues including market access in China for U.S. companies. What businesses will be seeking coming out of Stockholm would largely be 'the atmosphere' — how the two sides characterize the discussions. They will also look for clues about a possible leaders' summit because any real deal will hinge on the two presidents meeting each other, he said. Fentanyl-related tariffs are likely a focus for China In Stockholm, Beijing will likely demand the removal of the 20% fentanyl-related tariff that Trump imposed earlier this year, said Sun Yun, director of the China program at the Washington-based Stimson Center. This round of the U.S.-China trade dispute began with fentanyl, when Trump in February imposed a 10% tariff on Chinese goods, citing that China failed to curb the outflow of the chemicals used to make the drug. The following month, Trump added another 10% tax for the same reason. Beijing retaliated with extra duties on some U.S. goods, including coal, liquefied natural gas, and farm products such as beef, chicken, pork and soy. In Geneva, both sides climbed down from three-digit tariffs rolled out following Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs in April, but the U.S. kept the 20% 'fentanyl' tariffs, in addition to the 10% baseline rate — to which China responded by keeping the same 10% rate on U.S. products. These across-the-board duties were unchanged when the two sides met in London a month later to negotiate over non-tariff measures such as export controls on critical products. The Chinese government has long protested that American politicians blame China for the fentanyl crisis in the U.S. but argued the root problem lies with the U.S. itself. Washington says Beijing is not doing enough to regulate precursor chemicals that flow out of China into the hands of drug dealers. In July, China placed two fentanyl ingredients under enhanced control, a move seen as in response to U.S. pressure and signaling goodwill. Gabriel Wildau, managing director at the consultancy Teneo, said he doesn't expect any tariff to go away in Stockholm but that tariff relief could be part of a final trade deal. 'It's possible that Trump would cancel the 20% tariff that he has explicitly linked with fentanyl, but I would expect the final tariff level on China to be at least as high as the 15-20% rate contained in the recent deals with Japan, Indonesia, Vietnam,' Wildau said. US wants China to dump less, buy less oil from Russia and Iran China's industrial overcapacity is as much a headache for the United States as it is for the European Union. Even Beijing has acknowledged the problem but suggested it might be difficult to address. America's trade imbalance with China has decreased from a peak of $418 billion in 2018, according to the Census Bureau. But China has found new markets for its goods and as the world's dominant manufacturer ran a global trade surplus approaching $1 trillion last year — somewhat larger than the size of the U.S. overall trade deficit in 2024. And China's emergence as a manufacturer of electric vehicles and other emerging technologies has suddenly made it more of a financial and geopolitical threat for those same industries based in the U.S., Europe, Japan and South Korea. 'Some enterprises, especially manufacturing enterprises, feel more deeply that China's manufacturing capabilities are too strong, and Chinese people are too hardworking. Factories run 24 hours a day,' Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Thursday when hosting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Beijing. 'Some people think this will cause some new problems in the balance of supply and demand in world production.' 'We see this problem too,' Li said. Bessent also said the Stockholm talks could address Chinese purchases of Russian and Iranian oil. However, Wildau of Teneo said China could demand some U.S. security concessions in exchange, such as a reduced U.S. military presence in East Asia and scaled-back diplomatic support for Taiwan and the Philippines. This would likely face political pushback in Washington. The Stockholm talks will be 'geared towards building a trade agreement based around Chinese purchase commitments and pledges of investment in the U.S. in exchange for partial relief from U.S. tariffs and export controls,' Wildau said. He doubts there will be a grand deal. Instead, he predicts 'a more limited agreement based around fentanyl.' 'That,' he said, 'is probably the preferred outcome for China hawks in the Trump administration, who worry that an overeager Trump might offer too much to Xi.' ___ Associated Press writer Paul Wiseman contributed to this report Didi Tang And Josh Boak, The Associated Press

ALS' (ASX:ALQ) investors will be pleased with their stellar 143% return over the last five years
ALS' (ASX:ALQ) investors will be pleased with their stellar 143% return over the last five years

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ALS' (ASX:ALQ) investors will be pleased with their stellar 143% return over the last five years

The most you can lose on any stock (assuming you don't use leverage) is 100% of your money. But on the bright side, you can make far more than 100% on a really good stock. Long term ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ) shareholders would be well aware of this, since the stock is up 113% in five years. It's also good to see the share price up 10% over the last quarter. But this could be related to the strong market, which is up 9.4% in the last three months. So let's assess the underlying fundamentals over the last 5 years and see if they've moved in lock-step with shareholder returns. AI is about to change healthcare. These 20 stocks are working on everything from early diagnostics to drug discovery. The best part - they are all under $10bn in marketcap - there is still time to get in early. There is no denying that markets are sometimes efficient, but prices do not always reflect underlying business performance. By comparing earnings per share (EPS) and share price changes over time, we can get a feel for how investor attitudes to a company have morphed over time. Over half a decade, ALS managed to grow its earnings per share at 26% a year. The EPS growth is more impressive than the yearly share price gain of 16% over the same period. Therefore, it seems the market has become relatively pessimistic about the company. You can see how EPS has changed over time in the image below (click on the chart to see the exact values). We like that insiders have been buying shares in the last twelve months. Having said that, most people consider earnings and revenue growth trends to be a more meaningful guide to the business. This free interactive report on ALS' earnings, revenue and cash flow is a great place to start, if you want to investigate the stock further. What About Dividends? As well as measuring the share price return, investors should also consider the total shareholder return (TSR). Whereas the share price return only reflects the change in the share price, the TSR includes the value of dividends (assuming they were reinvested) and the benefit of any discounted capital raising or spin-off. Arguably, the TSR gives a more comprehensive picture of the return generated by a stock. In the case of ALS, it has a TSR of 143% for the last 5 years. That exceeds its share price return that we previously mentioned. And there's no prize for guessing that the dividend payments largely explain the divergence! A Different Perspective We're pleased to report that ALS shareholders have received a total shareholder return of 23% over one year. Of course, that includes the dividend. That gain is better than the annual TSR over five years, which is 19%. Therefore it seems like sentiment around the company has been positive lately. In the best case scenario, this may hint at some real business momentum, implying that now could be a great time to delve deeper. While it is well worth considering the different impacts that market conditions can have on the share price, there are other factors that are even more important. For instance, we've identified 1 warning sign for ALS that you should be aware of. If you like to buy stocks alongside management, then you might just love this free list of companies. (Hint: most of them are flying under the radar). Please note, the market returns quoted in this article reflect the market weighted average returns of stocks that currently trade on Australian exchanges. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

Roth IRA Vs Traditional IRA How Much Will You Withdraw For Retirement?
Roth IRA Vs Traditional IRA How Much Will You Withdraw For Retirement?

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Roth IRA Vs Traditional IRA How Much Will You Withdraw For Retirement?

Woman contemplating Roth IRA vs Traditional IRA decisions Roth IRA vs Traditional IRA retirement savings decisions are some of the most important financial choices you'll make when planning for retirement. Choosing between these two types of accounts can significantly impact their future income, tax burden, and financial flexibility. That said, there are two retirement phases to consider regarding this decision: saving up for retirement and how much you will spend in retirement on a.k.a. withdrawals, a.k.a. distributions a.k.a. decumulation. In this first part of a two-part series, I will start with the end in mind, spending. In this article, we'll explore the implications of withdrawals in each type of account, why the tax differences matter, and how aligning your strategy with your values, such as passing on savings to heirs or making charitable contributions can help you retire with both peace of mind and IRA vs Traditional IRA: Understanding Traditional IRA Taxes The first step in retirement planning if you have a long-time horizon is deciding how much income you want to spend. As horizons shorten, the question becomes how much income will my resources and current savings allow me to spend? Distributions from Traditional IRAs are taxed as income, while Roth IRA withdrawals are tax-free. While there are many potential retirement income strategies, to simplify the tax analysis, we will assume a flat annual income. Let's consider a simple scenario: Provisional Income determines how much of your Social Security is taxable: Provisional income = Half of your Social Security + Other taxable income = 50% × $25,000 + $X (Traditional IRA/401(k)/403(b)/457/TSP withdrawals) Provisional Social Security Income Because you'll be withdrawing at least $50,000, currently 85% of your Social Security will be taxed. 85% × $25,000 = $21,250 taxable Social Security Withdrawals from these accounts tax both the original savings any matching contributions and all of the growth. Assume $63,000 gross withdrawal from IRA/401(k)/403(b)/457/TSP: 2025 tax brackets for single filer (estimated): Federal income tax brackets Single filers for scenario Total federal tax = $1,160 + $4,266 + $4,708 = $10,134 Income Realized After Tax on Social Security and Withdrawals Ultimately, to net the $50,000 you had to pull more than what you IRA/401(k)/403(b)/457/TSP Tax Scenario Traditional IRA Federal Tax Scenario This calculation does not include state taxes. Depending on where you reside in retirement you may have to increase IRA vs Traditional IRA: Understanding Roth IRA Taxes If all your retirement savings are in Roth accounts (Roth IRA or Roth 401(k)), the outcome is very different from the Traditional IRA/401(k)/403(b)/457/TSP scenario. Here's a detailed breakdown of how much you'd need to withdraw to get $75,000 in post-tax income, assuming $25,000 from Social Security and needing $50,000 from your Roth accounts. Current Federal Tax RulesSocial Security Provisional Income Calculation Provisional income = Half of Social Security + taxable income = 0.5 × $25,000 + $0 = $12,500 Roth IRA tax scenario That means you need less in Roth savings to achieve the same spending power as you would in IRA/401(k)/403(b)/457/TSP. As you know, retirement is not a point in time but over time. Unfortunately, a time period that is unknown as my 96-year-old mother approaches her 97th birthday. Inflation has changed her spending needs since she retired at 62. Wish you had more money in Roth accounts? In 'Use Roth IRA Conversions to Cut Your Taxes and Boost Retirement Income' I explore how conversions can help manage taxable income and reduce Medicare IRMAA (Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount) IRA vs Traditional IRA: Required Minimum Distributions Traditional IRAs have RMDs whereas Roth accounts do not. With RMDs, the government says that you have had a tax holiday for quite a while and we need to start collecting revenue. This can speed up the depletion of your accounts for your own use, much less for heirs that you may have hoped would reap the rewards of your unused funds. For more on IRA withdrawal rules, visit the IRS Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) IRA vs Traditional IRA: Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) In addition to this consideration, you should also consider Medicare's IRMAA. This adjusts the monthly premium on your Medicare premiums. While IRMAA has a tiered system similar to the tax brackets, it is not as kind. Medicare Income Related Monthly Adjustment Allowance First, once you hit the tier, you are in that tier, there is no averaging of the brackets. Furthermore, if you are 1$ over, you are in the next bracket. In this case, your required minimum distribution, not your needed income, could push you into this new IRMAA bracket. I know a few people where their RMD pushed them into a higher IRMAA IRA vs Traditional IRA: Taxes Over a 30-year period Consider the following assumptions of a 30-year period Roth vs. Traditional IRA comparison assuming:30-Year Account Depletion Comparison (Inflation-Adjusted) If you were to fully deplete each account over 30 years to meet your retirement income goal (adjusted 3% annually for inflation): Roth IRA vs Traditional IR Account depletion You can easily see that you would need $1.39 million more in Traditional IRA/401(k)/403(b)/457/TSP than in Roth to generate the same after-tax income over 30 years. Roth accounts provide a major advantage in tax efficiency and simplicity, especially in retirement years with predictable income Thoughts Roth IRA vs Traditional IRA Savings All of the Roth IRA vs Traditional IRA scenarios were simplified in order to highlight the difference in savings from a future tax perspective. While many financial professionals have suggested diversifying the savings approaches. Under the scenario that I have laid out, clearly there is one winner. Many mistakenly believe that there IRA savings gives them a much larger current deduction than it already does. If you target the zero tax of Roth, you are taking tax increase risk off of the table. Also, your cognitive powers are likely going to decline somewhere during a long retirement period. This may nullify the great tax diversification you had developed during your younger days. All of this said, I don't believe in one size fits all. Your circumstances may be unique. I hope that this article on Roth IRA vs Traditional IRA encourages you to build your own scenarios and to stress test and build your own and stress test them.

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