StoneCo vs. Upstart: Which Fintech Stock Has More Upside This Year? — Positive
STNE UPST Zacks Investment Research — July 29, 2025As the global fintech market accelerates toward a projected $1.12 trillion by 2032, per the Fortune Business Insights report, investors are eyeing disruptors that can scale profitably while navigating evolving regulatory, competitive and macroeconomic environments. Two such players — StoneCo STNE and Upstart UPST — are carving distinct paths within this booming sector.
Merck Q2 Earnings Top, Sales Meet Estimates, 2025 View Narrowed — Positive
MRK Zacks Investment Research — July 29, 2025MRK beats second-quarter estimates for EPS while matching the same for sales. The company trims its 2025 outlook.
Lear's Q2 Earnings Surpass Expectations, Revenues Remain Flat Y/Y — Positive
LEA Zacks Investment Research — July 29, 2025LEA tops Q2 EPS estimates with strong segment performance, even as total revenues hold flat year over year at $6.03B.
Will AppLovin (APP) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report? — Positive
APP Zacks Investment Research — July 29, 2025AppLovin (APP) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
Will SharkNinja, Inc. (SN) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report? — Positive
SN Zacks Investment Research — July 29, 2025SharkNinja, Inc. (SN) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
Will Western Digital (WDC) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report? — Positive
WDC Zacks Investment Research — July 29, 2025Western Digital (WDC) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
Will Howmet (HWM) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report? — Positive
HWM Zacks Investment Research — July 29, 2025Howmet (HWM) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
Why Disney (DIS) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again — Positive
DIS Zacks Investment Research — July 29, 2025Disney (DIS) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
Will OSI (OSIS) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report? — Positive
OSIS Zacks Investment Research — July 29, 2025OSI (OSIS) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
Why Tree.com (TREE) Could Beat Earnings Estimates Again — Positive
TREE Zacks Investment Research — July 29, 2025Tree.com (TREE) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
Why Essential Utilities (WTRG) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again — Positive
WTRG Zacks Investment Research — July 29, 2025Essential Utilities (WTRG) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
Why Watts Water (WTS) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again — Positive
WTS Zacks Investment Research — July 29, 2025Watts Water (WTS) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
Will Yeti (YETI) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report? — Positive
YETI Zacks Investment Research — July 29, 2025Yeti (YETI) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
Why Yum (YUM) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again — Positive
YUM Zacks Investment Research — July 29, 2025Yum (YUM) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
Will BILL Holdings (BILL) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report? — Positive
BILL Zacks Investment Research — July 29, 2025BILL Holdings (BILL) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
Semiconductor name Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:QCOM) will announce fiscal third-quarter earnings results after the close tomorrow, July 30.
Occidental Petroleum: There's Big Value In One Of The Best Oil Stocks In The U.S. — Positive
OXY Seeking Alpha — July 29, 2025Occidental Petroleum offers superior margins and a compelling valuation versus US peers, making it a standout value among large American oil companies. OXY's focus on debt reduction, operational efficiency, and future CAPEX reductions positions it for stronger free cash flow and potential dividend growth. Risks include oil price volatility, macroeconomic uncertainty, and trade/other tensions, but OXY's break-even and Buffett's stake provide a margin of safety.
Lincoln Tech Brings Advanced Manufacturing Training Back to Mahwah, NJ Campus — Neutral
LINC GlobeNewsWire — July 29, 2025Program returns following demand from employers and students, stressing Automation through robotic integration and programming concepts for 21st century manufacturing careers. Program returns following demand from employers and students, stressing Automation through robotic integration and programming concepts for 21st century manufacturing careers.
Google won't say if UK secretly demanded a backdoor for user data — Negative
GOOG GOOGL TechCrunch — July 29, 2025The U.K. government is reportedly backing down from its earlier demand that Apple builds a secret backdoor allowing its authorities access to customer data worldwide, following a harsh rebuke from the U.S. government.
UnitedHealth Q2 Earnings Review: Still On The Canvas, While America Watches On — Negative
UNH Seeking Alpha — July 29, 2025UnitedHealth Group Incorporated's Q2 results show revenue growth but sharply lower earnings, with margins under pressure from higher medical costs and Medicare Advantage miscalculations. Management reinstated 2025 guidance but cut EPS forecasts in half, warning that recovery will be slow and margins will remain compressed for several years. Both UnitedHealthcare and Optum face significant headwinds, including regulatory risk, rising costs, and underperformance in value-based care and PBM businesses.
