Earnings - Market Brief (Page 2)

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Deckers Stock Surges After Q3 Beat and Raised FY26 Outlook

Deckers shares jumped after the footwear maker delivered record fiscal Q3 earnings, driven by strong HOKA and UGG demand, raised full-year guidance, and outlined plans to exceed $1 billion in share repurchases in fiscal 2026.

Verizon dome and 5G wireless branding, illustrating strong subscriber growth and a $25 billion buyback announcement.

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Verizon Stock Jumps After Q4 Beat and $25B Buyback Plan

Verizon shares climbed after the carrier beat fourth-quarter estimates, posted a major postpaid subscriber gain, and announced a new $25 billion share repurchase authorization alongside 2026 EPS guidance.

A Southwest Airlines jet taking off, reflecting the carrier’s operational shift and improved profit outlook.

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Southwest Airlines Shares Surge on Strong 2026 Profit Outlook

Southwest Airlines reported solid fourth-quarter results and issued 2026 earnings guidance well above expectations, as its shift to assigned seating and new fees reshapes the airline’s revenue model.

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Royal Caribbean Surges as 2026 Guidance Signals Strong Demand

Royal Caribbean shares jumped after the cruise operator issued 2026 earnings guidance above expectations, supported by record booking momentum despite fourth-quarter results coming in line.

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Meta Jumps, Microsoft Slips as AI Spending Faces Profit Test

Earnings from Meta and Microsoft revealed a split market reaction, as investors rewarded clearer links between AI spending and near-term profits while questioning paths with heavier capital intensity.

esla vehicles and factory setting illustrating the company’s shift from auto manufacturing toward AI, robotics, and autonomous technology

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Tesla Revenue Slips as AI and Robotics Pivot Takes Center Stage

Tesla reported its first annual revenue decline as earnings topped estimates and management outlined a sharper shift toward artificial intelligence, robotics, and large-scale investment beyond its core auto business.

Caterpillar heavy machinery and power-generation equipment reflecting strong industrial demand tied to AI data center expansion.

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Caterpillar Earnings Beat as AI Power Demand Lifts Results

Caterpillar posted stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings as demand tied to AI data center power needs drove sales, with investors weighing solid results against cautious 2026 margin guidance.

Microsoft office and data center imagery reflecting investor reaction to cloud growth and AI infrastructure spending.

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Microsoft Earnings Beat, but AI Spending Raises Questions

Microsoft topped revenue and earnings estimates, but shares fell as investors focused on cloud growth moderation and the rising cost of artificial intelligence infrastructure.

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Meta Shares Surge as AI Spending Shows Clear Payoff

Meta shares jumped after strong earnings highlighted how artificial intelligence investments are driving advertising growth and near-term revenue momentum.

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Defense Earnings Split as RTX, GD Beat While NOC Outlook Cools

Earnings from major defense contractors delivered mixed signals, with RTX and General Dynamics beating quarterly expectations, while Northrop Grumman’s forward outlook tempered enthusiasm despite strong results.

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Starbucks Sales Beat as Earnings Lag During Turnaround Push

Starbucks reported stronger-than-expected quarterly sales driven by higher customer traffic, but earnings fell short as labor costs, coffee prices, and tariffs continued to pressure profitability.

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ASML Orders Surge as Chip Demand Signals Ripple Across Semis

ASML reported record orders and raised its outlook as AI-driven chip demand stayed strong, while Texas Instruments’ upbeat forecast reinforced signs of improving conditions across the semiconductor sector.