Articles for author: The whipping post

Alibaba Q1 Earnings Fall Short of Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y

Alibaba Group BABA reported non-GAAP adjusted earnings of $1.26 per ADS in the first quarter of fiscal 2027, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 35.05%. In domestic currency, the company reported non-GAAP adjusted earnings of RMB 8.52, which declined 42% year over year. It posted first-quarter fiscal 2027 revenues of $39.64 billion. The top ...

Has Wall Street Entered the "Show Me" Phase of AI?

Key Points Amazon and Microsoft’s results show that investors will reward companies that demonstrate their AI investments will pay off. Palantir proves that companies are willing to pay for software that helps them use AI. Investors appear to be looking at Alphabet, Tesla, and Meta Platforms with more skepticism. Here’s why. 10 stocks we like ...

Apple Announced Its Largest-Ever Stock Buyback Under Tim Cook's Leadership. Here's Why the Size of the Repurchase Program Matters for Shareholders.

Key Points Apple has repurchased $877 billion in shares under Tim Cook’s leadership. The buybacks have increased share value for Apple investors. Apple’s financial strategy may change with John Ternus taking over as CEO. 10 stocks we like better than Apple › When Tim Cook became CEO of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) in 2011, one of ...

The Smartest ETF to Buy With $750 Right Now

Key Points The Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) currently trades at more than $710 a share. So, if you have $750 to invest right now, you could buy one share of this top ETF and have a little cash left over. Here’s why that would be a smart investment right now. Missed Nvidia in 2009? ...

Is C.H. Robinson Stock Attractive After Its Strong Q2 Earnings Beat?

C.H. Robinson Worldwide CHRW has a stronger fundamental case after a solid second-quarter earnings beat, improving profitability and continued shareholder returns. The stock’s sharp three-month pullback may draw investor attention, especially as earnings and margins move higher. Still, the setup is not clearly compelling. CHRW trades at a premium to industry and sector benchmarks, carries ...

AMD Investors Must Be Ready For Major News On Aug. 26

Key Points Investors of Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) have a big event coming up, and it really has nothing to do with AMD at all. Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) reports Q2 earnings on Aug. 26, and what it says could have major implications on the market’s view of AMD. In 2026, AMD dramatically outperformed Nvidia, ...

Is Microsoft a Screaming Buy Under $500 Per Share?

Key Points Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has had an interesting 2026. It started off the year on a poor note, dropping after it reported results for its fiscal 2026 second quarter (which ended Dec. 31). After further ups and downs through the year, it took the delivery of strong fiscal Q4 results on July 29 to ...