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Walmart Posts Q3 Sales Beat, Raises Guidance: Analysts Expect Strong Earnings Growth Ahead

Walmart same-store sales grew by 5.3%, tracking better than consensus of 3.9%. This was driven by traffic being up 3.1%.

Ingram Micro's FCF Growth Sparks Optimism: Analysts Back With Bullish Coverage

Ingram Micro, among the largest IT solutions providers, could generate strong growth. Analysts initiate coverage with Buy ratings.

Penguin Solutions Unlocks ROI With AI Investment Wave, Says Bullish Analyst

Analyst sees long-term capital appreciation opportunity in Penguin Solutions' transition to enterprise AI solutions, with target price of $23.

AT&T Leverages Fiber Expansion, Analyst Forecasts Strong Returns

AT&T could generate upside to Street expectations, with easing competition in Wireless. Goldman Sachs analyst James Schneider highlights fiber expansion and cost savings.

Applied Materials Reports Solid Q4 Beat, Analysts Express Concern Around High Exposure To China Spending Decline

Shares of Applied Materials are down on Friday despite upbeat Q4 earnings. Analysts note solid beat, China slowdown, and strong growth in advanced foundry/logic and DRAM/HBM.

Kulicke And Soffa Industries Likely To Win Order From Leading Semiconductor Company, Says Bullish Analyst

Shares of KLIC rose on Friday after the announcing an order from a major foundry. Analyst upgraded stock to Buy with $55 target price.

Why Bloom Energy Could Reach Revenues Of $1.8B Next Year, Says Bullish Analyst

Bloom Energy Corp announces 1 GW fuel cell supply deal with American Electric Power Co, sending stock soaring. Analyst upgrades rating and price target.

Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Shares Dip Despite Strong Q3; Analysts Remain Bullish On AI, Crypto Potential

Hut 8 Corp shares are down despite upbeat Q3 results. Analysts bullish on Hut 8's prospects in AI and crypto.

Tower Semiconductor Analyst Raises Forecast On 'Aggressive AI-Levered Demand'

Tower Semiconductor's Q3 results beat expectations. The company announces higher guidance due to strong demand for AI products.

Cisco Systems Analysts Raise Forecasts On 'Meaningful Traction' Across 3 AI Investments

Cisco Systems reported upbeat Q1 earnings with orders growing in double digits. The company recorded healthy AI orders. Analysts raise price targets.

Cava Group Posts Q3 Beat: 'Notable Tangible Sales Drivers,' Analysts Say, Raise Forecasts

Shares of CAVA Group rise Wednesday after reporting upbeat earnings. Analysts note same store sales growth, while raising price targets.

Shopify's Q3 Earnings Beat Drives Analyst Upgrades, Market Confidence

Shopify's shares rose after the company reported upbeat Q3 earnings. JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs raise price targets.

Spotify Technology Rallies After Earnings: 'Ample Capacity For Capital Returns'

Spotify earnings were "very strong," with gross margin, operating income and free cash flows "well above our forecast."

iHeartMedia Announces Debt Restructuring, Analyst Turns Bullish And Raises Forecast

iHeartMedia's debt restructuring has boosted given the company more runway to improve operations. Analyst upgraded rating to Neutral, raises PT to $3.

VEON Has Exposure To 5 High Growth Frontier Markets, Says Bullish Analyst

Shares of Veon climbed almost 70% year to date. Analyst Matthew Harrigan initiated coverage with a Buy rating and price target of $48.

Why This Aramark Analyst Is Raising Forecasts After Mixed Q4 Results

Aramark announced a "material" share repurchase in fiscal 2025, for the first time in nearly eight years, according to Truist Securities.

Cisco Gains Ahead Of Q1 Earnings As JPMorgan Projects Networking Market Recovery In 2025

Cisco's shares rise ahead of Q1 earnings release. JPMorgan analyst upgrades rating and price target, citing recovery in Networking market and refocus on Security.

Block Reports Mixed Q3, Analysts Consider Preliminary 2025 Outlook As Aggressive

Block reported mixed Q3 results, with GPV missing consensus but gross profit beating. Analysts had varying opinions on the company's outlook.

Pinterest Reports Healthy Q3, Q4 Guidance Disappoints: 6 Analysts Cut Forecasts — Will AI Tools 'Start To Help' In 2025?

Pinterest's stock declined in the after-hours trading session as the company's revenue growth guidance "fell shy of investor expectations."

Airbnb's Margins Under Pressure Despite Q3 Beat, Analysts Caution

Airbnb reported upbeat Q3 earnings, backed by strong demand trends. Analysts say marketing and growth investments could pressure margins.