Freeport-McMoRan's Lowered FY2025 Guidance Negates Higher Spot Prices — Neutral

FCX   Seeking Alpha — July 30, 2025

The tariff uncertainties have triggered the higher copper stockpiling and spot prices, which consequently contributed to FCX's robust FQ2'25 numbers on a QoQ/ YoY basis. Even so, the management has unceremoniously lowered their FY2025 sales volume guidance, with the headwinds Grasberg ore grade revision negating the commodities' higher futures contracts. While FCX may tout a $1.7B benefit arising from the US copper premium, it remains to be seen how things may develop as Chile negotiate for tariff exemptions.

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Shares of VF Corp. (VFC) jumped nearly 10% Wednesday after the apparel and shoe manufacturer posted a surprise financial report, suggesting its turnaround efforts are working.

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The Cheesecake Factory stands out with resilient sales and margin growth, outperforming peers in a challenging restaurant sector and justifying my upgrade to a "Buy" rating. Diverse restaurant concepts, industry-leading AUVs, and strong delivery growth drive incremental revenue and set Cheesecake apart from struggling competitors. Disciplined cost management and best-in-class labor retention have led to margin expansion, even as peers face margin compression and negative sales trends.

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Ecolab Q2: Value Pricing And Cost Optimalization Drive Margin Expansion — Neutral

ECL   Seeking Alpha — July 30, 2025

I reiterate a Sell rating on Ecolab Inc., due to ongoing weak demand in heavy industrial and paper markets despite management's effective margin expansion strategies. Q2 FY25 results showed modest 3% organic revenue growth and 13% adj. EPS growth, driven by value pricing and cost optimization amid soft end-market demand. My DCF analysis yields a fair value of $218 per share, indicating overvaluation at current levels, even as management targets higher margins and EPS growth.

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Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited declares dividend — Neutral

CP   PRNewsWire — July 30, 2025

CALGARY, AB , July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - The Board of Directors of Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.228 per share on the outstanding Common Shares. The dividend is payable on October 27, 2025, to holders of record at the close of business on September 26, 2025, and is an "eligible" dividend for purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and any similar provincial/territorial legislation.

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The Expansion Raises the Total Number of 270-Degree Panoramic SCREENX Cinemark Theaters to 26 BURBANK, Calif. , July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CJ 4DPLEX , the world's leading producer of premium film formats and cinema technologies, and Cinemark, one of the largest and most influential theatrical exhibition companies in the world, today announced an expansion of their existing relationship with the addition of 20 new SCREENX locations across theaters in the U.S. and Latin America.

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SEATTLE , July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) ("Newmark" or "the Company"), a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors, global corporations, and other owners and occupiers, announces the Company has arranged a $435 million refinancing on behalf of Nitze-Stagen & Co., Inc. and Daniels Real Estate for Starbucks Center, a landmark office property prominently located at 2401 Utah Avenue South in Seattle's SoDo District. The financing, provided by Deutsche Bank, was secured by Newmark Co-Presidents of Global Debt & Structured Finance Jonathan Firestone and Jordan Roeschlaub , along with Vice …

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Volatility-Proof Your Portfolio With VIPS, GDS, FUTU & VRNA Stocks — Neutral

FUTU  GDS  VIPS  VRNA   Zacks Investment Research — July 30, 2025

Shield your portfolio from market swings with low-beta picks like VIPS, GDS, FUTU and VRNA, each showing strong momentum.

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Logitech's Q1 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y — Positive

LOGI   Zacks Investment Research — July 30, 2025

LOGI's Q1 earnings and revenues beat estimates as strong demand across all key product categories lifts results.

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Booking Holdings Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Grow Y/Y — Positive

BKNG   Zacks Investment Research — July 30, 2025

BKNG posts 32% y/y EPS growth and 16% revenue jump in Q2, fueled by payments, travel demand and AI-driven initiatives.

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Target Plus at $5B by 2030: Strategic Goldmine or Pipe Dream? — Neutral

TGT   Zacks Investment Research — July 30, 2025

TGT bets big on digital with Target Plus, aiming for $5B GMV by 2030 despite soft sales and falling consumer traffic.

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Reynolds Consumer Products Inc. (REYN) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript — Neutral

REYN   Seeking Alpha — July 30, 2025

Reynolds Consumer Products Inc. (NASDAQ:REYN ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 30, 2025 8:00 AM ET Executives Mark David Swartzberg - Vice President of Investor Relations Nathan D. Lowe - VP, CFO & Treasurer Scott E.

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MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SEDG), a global leader in smart energy technology, and Solar Landscape, the leading U.S. commercial rooftop solar developer, today announced an agreement for the supply of SolarEdge's U.S.-manufactured solar technology for over 500 commercial rooftop projects across multiple states, to be built in 2025 and 2026. SolarEdge's domestically manufactured solar technology enables developers like Solar Landscape to meet demand fo.

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Earnings Preview: APA (APA) Q2 Earnings Expected to Decline — Negative

APA   Zacks Investment Research — July 30, 2025

APA (APA) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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AppLovin (APP) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release — Positive

APP   Zacks Investment Research — July 30, 2025

AppLovin (APP) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Atmos Energy (ATO) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth — Positive

ATO   Zacks Investment Research — July 30, 2025

Atmos (ATO) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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American International Group (AIG) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy? — Positive

AIG   Zacks Investment Research — July 30, 2025

American International Group (AIG) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Berry Petroleum (BRY) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Bentley Systems (BSY) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Brookfield (BAM) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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