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Dollar General $DG is starting to look like one of the best turnaround stories in retail.

A few quarters ago, the stock was in freefall after posting its worst earnings reaction in history. 

The Q3 2024...

There weren’t any S&P 500 earnings reactions yesterday…

But one recent move continues to stand out.

Toast $TOST is quietly becoming one of the most compelling growth stories in the entire software space.

Originally built to serve...

When it comes to retail dominance, few names carry as much weight as Costco Wholesale $COST.

For years, this company has been the gold standard for operational efficiency and customer loyalty. 

They thrive in both inflationary and...

We covered a lot of ground last week.

From some of the world's most important companies to small-cap Aerospace & Defense names, earnings season continues to give us plenty to chew on. 

Some stocks are following through to the...

Nvidia $NVDA keeps solidifying its position as the kingmaker of the AI boom, quarter after quarter.

The company just posted another blockbuster earnings report and got rewarded for it. 

That marks the 11th positive earnings reaction...

There weren’t any S&P 500 earnings reactions yesterday…

But one earnings reaction really stood out to us.

While most of the market’s attention is fixated on tech and AI, Heico Corp $HEI has quietly emerged as one of the...

AutoZone $AZO just reported mixed results, narrowly beating on revenue but missing earnings.

Once again, the stock was punished, marking the 4th negative earnings reaction in the last 5 quarters.

That’s a clear trend.

The core...

There weren’t any S&P 500 earnings reactions yesterday…

But one stock stands out to us in the Engineering & Construction industry.

Construction Partners $ROAD isn’t a flashy name in tech or AI, but it doesn’t need to be. 

Intuit $INTU posted a double beat this quarter, exceeding revenue and earnings expectations.

Their strength comes from multiple engines:

• Small Business and Self-Employed Group revenue jumped, fueled by growth in QuickBooks Online and...

This past week delivered fewer high-profile reports, but the market reactions told us everything we needed to know.

We're seeing a consistent theme: mediocre results are getting punished, and even good reports aren't being rewarded like they...

While most retail names grapple with slowing demand and shrinking margins, Ralph Lauren $RL just keeps executing.

The company delivered another double beat this quarter, marking its 9th positive reaction in the last 11 earnings reports. ...

Palo Alto Networks $PANW delivered another double beat this quarter, topping revenue and earnings expectations.

However, the market slammed the stock by nearly 7% instead of rewarding the results.

This marked the 5th time in the last 7...

Home Depot $HD just can’t seem to turn the corner.

The company reported mixed results, and once again, the market punished the stock. 

This marks the 3rd negative earnings reaction in the last 5 quarters. 

It’s not hard to...

There weren’t any S&P 500 earnings reactions yesterday…

But over in small-cap land, one stock just made a statement.

Let’s talk about Porch Group $PRCH.

A $1 billion vertical software platform that serves the home services and...

Applied Materials $AMAT can’t catch a break.

The company reported mixed results last week, and the stock dropped 5.3% on Friday.

This marked its 5th consecutive negative earnings reaction. 

That’s not a one-off... 

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Last week was packed with key reports, and while the numbers told one story, the reactions told another.

We saw some names break out to new highs. 

Others got slammed, even after solid results. 

A few quiet leaders...

Walmart $WMT just delivered mixed results, and the market punished the stock.

Shares slipped -0.5% on the day, marking the second consecutive negative earnings reaction for the world’s largest retailer.

It’s not that the numbers were...

There weren’t any earnings reactions in the S&P 500 yesterday…

But let’s talk about something way more interesting.

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Simon Property Group $SPG just turned in mixed results, and the market wasn’t having it.

Shares dropped 6.2% following the release, marking the stock’s worst earnings reaction since 2009.

In a market that’s punishing anything less than...

NRG Energy $NRG didn't just beat earnings expectations, it torched them.

The company delivered a double beat, with a 53% upside earnings surprise and an 8% top-line beat.

The result? The stock exploded by over 26%, marking its best...

Monster Beverage $MNST has been quietly building pressure for years, and this quarter may have just been the catalyst it needed.

The company reported mixed results, but the stock still managed to climb 1.4%. 

They've now been rewarded...

Last week was packed with earnings events.

We heard from some of the biggest names in the market - including several Magnificent 7 giants, the world’s largest financial company (Berkshire Hathaway $BRK.A / $BRK.B), and plenty more.

There...

Occidental Petroleum $OXY didn’t blow the doors off this quarter.

Results were mixed, with some revenue softness and a slight beat on EPS, but you wouldn’t know it from the tape.

Shares exploded higher, logging their best earnings-day...

Uber $UBER reported mixed results this quarter, topping revenue, but missing EPS expectations. 

Instead of celebrating what seemed to be a decent quarter, the stock dipped 2.5% on the day.

That’s not what strength looks like.

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