4 days ago
Retailers' Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) and Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT)'s shares are on two opposite spectrums when it comes to year-to-date performance. The latter's stock is down by 8% whole the latter is up by 64%. Cramer discussed the divergence between the two stocks and outlined that while he believed Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT)'s share price troubles had led to as tock that was too cheap, he didn't think the shares could drop further in terms of valuation:
"The one that I want to. . .I think Walmart is, I think you buy it and then you buy it after. Because we have not seen, Walmart does have a high PE, but I think it's worthy of it.
"I know that John Furner's unproven, as CEO. But I would say that Mr. McMillan, I love him and I think he's taught him well. And you still have John David Rainey there. I just feel like this is the stock that has already come down. I don't think it's going to get to a 20 PE ever again, I think it's got too much growth. But I recognize, it's unloved, it's only up 2.5%, everyone loves Target. And I do like the new management of Target and the comparisons are very easy. But Target's up 57%, 18 times earnings. . ."
Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT)'s shares haven't had a good week. They closed a painful 9% lower on August 20th after it reported its earnings in the morning. Had viewers bought the shares on Cramer's remarks, they would have missed an opportunity to utilize a major dip that occurred later in the week, as he had made the remarks on the 17th. The central theme for Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT), following the earnings, is whether the firm's gains in the online segment will transform into sustainable gains for the income statement. Starting from the basics, the firm beat ***** yst revenue and earnings estimates for its fiscal Q2.
While revenue in Q2 grew by 5.9%, Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT)'s global eCommerce sales jumped by 23% to significantly outpace revenue growth. More importantly, the firm also claimed that 50% US marketplace volume was through its fulfilment services. Additionally, media reports have also suggested that Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) has managed to grow its digital advertising business by 26% annually to further complement its online growth. Yet, at the same time, the firm's status as a brick-and-mortar retailer generates worries about the impact of a consumer slowdown on the business. Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT)'s Q3 guidance for revenue growth and EPS undershot ***** yst estimates. Additionally, the firm also warned about $2 billion in incremental fuel costs in FY2027 and a dip in free cash flow.
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"The one that I want to. . .I think Walmart is, I think you buy it and then you buy it after. Because we have not seen, Walmart does have a high PE, but I think it's worthy of it.
"I know that John Furner's unproven, as CEO. But I would say that Mr. McMillan, I love him and I think he's taught him well. And you still have John David Rainey there. I just feel like this is the stock that has already come down. I don't think it's going to get to a 20 PE ever again, I think it's got too much growth. But I recognize, it's unloved, it's only up 2.5%, everyone loves Target. And I do like the new management of Target and the comparisons are very easy. But Target's up 57%, 18 times earnings. . ."
Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT)'s shares haven't had a good week. They closed a painful 9% lower on August 20th after it reported its earnings in the morning. Had viewers bought the shares on Cramer's remarks, they would have missed an opportunity to utilize a major dip that occurred later in the week, as he had made the remarks on the 17th. The central theme for Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT), following the earnings, is whether the firm's gains in the online segment will transform into sustainable gains for the income statement. Starting from the basics, the firm beat ***** yst revenue and earnings estimates for its fiscal Q2.
While revenue in Q2 grew by 5.9%, Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT)'s global eCommerce sales jumped by 23% to significantly outpace revenue growth. More importantly, the firm also claimed that 50% US marketplace volume was through its fulfilment services. Additionally, media reports have also suggested that Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) has managed to grow its digital advertising business by 26% annually to further complement its online growth. Yet, at the same time, the firm's status as a brick-and-mortar retailer generates worries about the impact of a consumer slowdown on the business. Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT)'s Q3 guidance for revenue growth and EPS undershot ***** yst estimates. Additionally, the firm also warned about $2 billion in incremental fuel costs in FY2027 and a dip in free cash flow.
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7 days ago
Prediction markets price a 76% chance WMT beats earnings on August 20th, fueled by 26% eCommerce growth and a $30B buyback authorization.
Target has posted three straight quarters of sales declines while Walmart grew U.S. comps 4.1%, and Costco lacks Walmart's 37% advertising revenue engine.
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Walmart (NYSE:WMT) screens as a low-deliberation candidate for a retirement portfolio heading into the Aug. 20 pre-market earnings release, and the setup is not close. Prediction-market traders are pricing a 75.5% probability of an earnings beat, the operating engine is compounding, and the capital-return machine is at its most aggressive posture in years. This is the kind of business retirees are supposed to own, and the catalyst window is 24 hours away.
Management guided Q2 FY27 to adjusted EPS of 72 cents to 74 cents on 4% to 5% constant-currency sales growth. Q1 FY27 already ran hot, with revenue of $175.68 billion (+6.1% YoY), global eCommerce up 26%, advertising up 37%, and membership fee revenue up 17%. The macro backdrop cooperates: BEA data shows June 2026 food spending at $1.573 trillion versus $1.527 trillion a year earlier, exactly the volume tailwind Walmart converts into share gains.
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Target has posted three straight quarters of sales declines while Walmart grew U.S. comps 4.1%, and Costco lacks Walmart's 37% advertising revenue engine.
Act now: the ****** yst who called NVIDIA in 2010 just named his top 10 AI stocks — and Walmart didn't make the cut. Grab the names FREE today.
Walmart (NYSE:WMT) screens as a low-deliberation candidate for a retirement portfolio heading into the Aug. 20 pre-market earnings release, and the setup is not close. Prediction-market traders are pricing a 75.5% probability of an earnings beat, the operating engine is compounding, and the capital-return machine is at its most aggressive posture in years. This is the kind of business retirees are supposed to own, and the catalyst window is 24 hours away.
Management guided Q2 FY27 to adjusted EPS of 72 cents to 74 cents on 4% to 5% constant-currency sales growth. Q1 FY27 already ran hot, with revenue of $175.68 billion (+6.1% YoY), global eCommerce up 26%, advertising up 37%, and membership fee revenue up 17%. The macro backdrop cooperates: BEA data shows June 2026 food spending at $1.573 trillion versus $1.527 trillion a year earlier, exactly the volume tailwind Walmart converts into share gains.
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13 days ago
AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) is a software company that operates in the digital advertising ***** e. Its shares are down by 27% over the past year and by 49% year-to-date. AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) has been one of the more interesting firms in today's AI-driven era due to its ability to enable businesses to run advertisements in platforms such as video games. The firm has also caught Cramer's attention several times. For instance, in January, he ***** erted that AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) was a momentum stock and held off on recommending the firm. Since then, the shares are down by 40%. He reiterated his opinion on August 6th:
"AppLovin, another company. People say they never miss. You go over line by line by line, well you say, well okay, maybe Alphabet's moving in. . .They're just momentum stocks, that people think, you know what, aren't so good."
The day Cramer discussed AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) was the morning after the firm had reported its second quarter earnings after market close on the previous day. On the 6th, the firm's shares closed a stunning 19.7% lower. The results saw AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) post $1.92 billion in revenue and $3.76 in earnings per share to miss ***** yst revenue estimates of $1.94 billion and meet them for the earnings. As part of his remarks made during the earnings call, AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP)'s CEO commented that the revenue miss was due to the firm expanding its advertising technology powered by AI into the eCommerce industry.
AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP)'s AI-powered advertising platform is also at the center of the debate between the bears and the bulls. The bulls point towards Q2 annual revenue growth of 53% and EBITDA margins ranging between 80% to 85%. Additionally, the bulls also believe that the post earnings share price movement has led to a healthier valuation. With AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) now trading at a forward P/E ratio of 21.23, the bulls believe that the modest multiple does not reflect the firm's AI potential.
However, the bears argue that the AXON model growth appears to be slowing as AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) posted a modest 4% quarter-over-quarter revenue growth in Q2. They outline that if the slowdown persists, then the firm might lose out on gains made in its AI-driven market. Additionally, the bears are also wary about AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) replicating its growth in the gaming market in other areas such as eCommerce.
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"AppLovin, another company. People say they never miss. You go over line by line by line, well you say, well okay, maybe Alphabet's moving in. . .They're just momentum stocks, that people think, you know what, aren't so good."
The day Cramer discussed AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) was the morning after the firm had reported its second quarter earnings after market close on the previous day. On the 6th, the firm's shares closed a stunning 19.7% lower. The results saw AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) post $1.92 billion in revenue and $3.76 in earnings per share to miss ***** yst revenue estimates of $1.94 billion and meet them for the earnings. As part of his remarks made during the earnings call, AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP)'s CEO commented that the revenue miss was due to the firm expanding its advertising technology powered by AI into the eCommerce industry.
AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP)'s AI-powered advertising platform is also at the center of the debate between the bears and the bulls. The bulls point towards Q2 annual revenue growth of 53% and EBITDA margins ranging between 80% to 85%. Additionally, the bulls also believe that the post earnings share price movement has led to a healthier valuation. With AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) now trading at a forward P/E ratio of 21.23, the bulls believe that the modest multiple does not reflect the firm's AI potential.
However, the bears argue that the AXON model growth appears to be slowing as AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) posted a modest 4% quarter-over-quarter revenue growth in Q2. They outline that if the slowdown persists, then the firm might lose out on gains made in its AI-driven market. Additionally, the bears are also wary about AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) replicating its growth in the gaming market in other areas such as eCommerce.
#earnings #Bulls #Growth #shares
16 days ago
Sands Capital, an investment management company, released its "Sands Capital Technology Innovators Fund" Q2 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. In the quarter, global equities rebounded sharply, with the MSCI ACWI posting its strongest quarterly gain since 2020, supported by broad market strength, easing geopolitical tensions, and continued enthusiasm for AI infrastructure. Information technology led the advance, with semiconductor and hardware companies accounting for most of the index's rise. The fund returned 26.9% (net) in the second quarter of 2026. The portfolio benefited from strong gains across memory, software infrastructure, cybersecurity, and other AI-related holdings, although its concentrated exposure to mega-cap chip designers and manufacturers weighed on relative performance as leadership broadened into CPUs, networking, and memory. Vertical software, internet, and financial holdings were modest detractors amid macro concerns and uncertainty over AI disruption. The fund remains focused on critical AI bottlenecks, including compute, memory, manufacturing, networking, and power, while retaining selected businesses that may use AI to strengthen their competitive positions. You can check the fund's top five holdings to learn more about its leading investment ideas for the year.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Sands Capital Technology Innovators Fund highlighted Klaviyo, Inc. (NYSE:KVYO). Klaviyo, Inc. (NYSE:KVYO), a cloud-based software-as-a-service marketing platform, detracted from the Fund's performance during the quarter. On August 7, 2026, Klaviyo, Inc. (NYSE:KVYO) closed at $16.62 per share. The one-month return of Klaviyo, Inc. (NYSE:KVYO) was -4.81%, and its shares lost 44.73% over the past 52 weeks. Klaviyo, Inc. (NYSE:KVYO) has a market capitalization of $4.73 billion.
Sands Capital Technology Innovators Fund stated the following regarding Klaviyo, Inc. (NYSE:KVYO) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Klaviyo, Inc. (NYSE:KVYO) is an innovative provider of business-to-consumer (B2C) marketing technology. While the company delivered a headline beat and raise, expectations had moved higher into the print after a sharp rebound from April lows, and investors focused on a smaller revenue beat and a slightly lower second-quarter margin guide. The reaction also reflected broader pressure on software stocks, where investor sentiment remains fragile and near-term execution concerns have weighed on valuation multiples. In our view, the selloff was disproportionate to the underlying business performance. Klaviyo continues to deliver strong revenue growth, has limited exposure to seat-based revenue disruption, and should continue to expand margins over time. We maintain conviction, supported by Klaviyo's opportunity to extend share gains, expand internationally and outside of ecommerce, and cross-sell its text-messaging and customer service platforms."
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In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Sands Capital Technology Innovators Fund highlighted Klaviyo, Inc. (NYSE:KVYO). Klaviyo, Inc. (NYSE:KVYO), a cloud-based software-as-a-service marketing platform, detracted from the Fund's performance during the quarter. On August 7, 2026, Klaviyo, Inc. (NYSE:KVYO) closed at $16.62 per share. The one-month return of Klaviyo, Inc. (NYSE:KVYO) was -4.81%, and its shares lost 44.73% over the past 52 weeks. Klaviyo, Inc. (NYSE:KVYO) has a market capitalization of $4.73 billion.
Sands Capital Technology Innovators Fund stated the following regarding Klaviyo, Inc. (NYSE:KVYO) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Klaviyo, Inc. (NYSE:KVYO) is an innovative provider of business-to-consumer (B2C) marketing technology. While the company delivered a headline beat and raise, expectations had moved higher into the print after a sharp rebound from April lows, and investors focused on a smaller revenue beat and a slightly lower second-quarter margin guide. The reaction also reflected broader pressure on software stocks, where investor sentiment remains fragile and near-term execution concerns have weighed on valuation multiples. In our view, the selloff was disproportionate to the underlying business performance. Klaviyo continues to deliver strong revenue growth, has limited exposure to seat-based revenue disruption, and should continue to expand margins over time. We maintain conviction, supported by Klaviyo's opportunity to extend share gains, expand internationally and outside of ecommerce, and cross-sell its text-messaging and customer service platforms."
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18 days ago
During the quarter ended 30 June 2026, revenue at Under Armour fell 3% year-on-year to $1.1bn, with sales in North America down 9% and Asia-Pacific declining 7%.
International revenue proved more resilient, increasing 5% to $490m, driven by a 12% rise in the Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region and an 8% gain in Latin America.
Wholesale revenue declined 2%, while direct-to-consumer sales dropped 6%, including a 12% decrease in eCommerce.
Under Armour president and CEO Kevin Plank said: "As we navigate a challenging consumer demand environment, we continue to make progress in building a more focused Under Armour, despite updating our full-year revenue outlook."
The company's gross margin, however, improved 590 basis points to 54.1%, primarily due to tariff refunds under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which offset the negative impact of foreign exchange, regional mix, and pricing pressures.
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International revenue proved more resilient, increasing 5% to $490m, driven by a 12% rise in the Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region and an 8% gain in Latin America.
Wholesale revenue declined 2%, while direct-to-consumer sales dropped 6%, including a 12% decrease in eCommerce.
Under Armour president and CEO Kevin Plank said: "As we navigate a challenging consumer demand environment, we continue to make progress in building a more focused Under Armour, despite updating our full-year revenue outlook."
The company's gross margin, however, improved 590 basis points to 54.1%, primarily due to tariff refunds under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which offset the negative impact of foreign exchange, regional mix, and pricing pressures.
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27 days ago
It sounds like the eBay delivery from ******* : live ******* roaches and spiders, a ******* pig mask, a funeral wreath and a book about grieving a spouse's death.
Yet that's what a civil lawsuit alleges former eBay executives sent to the home of David and Ina Steiner, a Massachusetts couple who publishes the e-commerce trade publication EcommerceBytes, after their reporting drew criticism from the company.
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The tax breaks in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' expire after 2028 — and experts say most people won't act in time. What to do before the window closes
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Yet that's what a civil lawsuit alleges former eBay executives sent to the home of David and Ina Steiner, a Massachusetts couple who publishes the e-commerce trade publication EcommerceBytes, after their reporting drew criticism from the company.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake — here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
The tax breaks in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' expire after 2028 — and experts say most people won't act in time. What to do before the window closes
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1 month ago
L1 Capital, an investment management firm, released its "L1 Capital International Fund" (unhedged) second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The letter discusses the current investment environment as a 'two-speed' but resilient global economy, accompanied by an uncertain future. The letter explores the potential of an AI bubble, distinguishing between strong fundamentals and speculative momentum. Additionally, the market displays a 'narrow' character, marked by high exuberance and ****** ounced over-pessimism. Against this backdrop, the Fund returned +2.6% (net of fees) during the June 2026 quarter, compared to the benchmark return of +12.5% (all in A$). The underperformance was driven more by which investments were not held in the Fund. The Fund remains focused on quality, valuation and the avoidance of permanent capital loss, and believes the portfolio is positioned to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns for patient investors. In addition, you can check the Fund's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, L1 Capital International Fund highlighted Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN). Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is a multinational technology and retail company known for its leading online marketplace and cloud platform. On July 16, 2026, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) closed at $247.23 per share. One-month return of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) was 6.20%, and its shares gained 10.51% over the past 52 weeks. Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) has a market capitalization of $2.69 trillion.
L1 Capital International Fund stated the following regarding Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"At an individual stock level, while the Fund had more positive contributors than negative detractors to returns, quarterly performance was again mixed. Amazon.com contributed around 1.0%. We remain excited by the outlook for Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), both for the ecommerce business and Amazon Web Services (AWS). Operational execution within ecommerce is consistently improving, and the June 2026 announcement to extend Amazon Freight services to the less-than-truckload market segment is an indication that management has sufficient comfort in the operational performance of the logistics network to further extend the platform to third parties.
We expect further increases in AWS's capital expenditure which will result in Amazon.com generating negative free cash flow. We believe the market remains overly focused on near-term free cash flow and continues to underappreciate the longer-term structural opportunity for the hyperscalers and the potential returns on their AI-related capital investment. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy's Letter to Shareholders in April 2026 is recommended reading, particularly his perspectives on AI and how Amazon is being positioned for what he considers to be a 'seminal shift'. Jassy shed some light on AWS's internal chip capabilities (part
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, L1 Capital International Fund highlighted Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN). Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is a multinational technology and retail company known for its leading online marketplace and cloud platform. On July 16, 2026, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) closed at $247.23 per share. One-month return of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) was 6.20%, and its shares gained 10.51% over the past 52 weeks. Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) has a market capitalization of $2.69 trillion.
L1 Capital International Fund stated the following regarding Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"At an individual stock level, while the Fund had more positive contributors than negative detractors to returns, quarterly performance was again mixed. Amazon.com contributed around 1.0%. We remain excited by the outlook for Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), both for the ecommerce business and Amazon Web Services (AWS). Operational execution within ecommerce is consistently improving, and the June 2026 announcement to extend Amazon Freight services to the less-than-truckload market segment is an indication that management has sufficient comfort in the operational performance of the logistics network to further extend the platform to third parties.
We expect further increases in AWS's capital expenditure which will result in Amazon.com generating negative free cash flow. We believe the market remains overly focused on near-term free cash flow and continues to underappreciate the longer-term structural opportunity for the hyperscalers and the potential returns on their AI-related capital investment. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy's Letter to Shareholders in April 2026 is recommended reading, particularly his perspectives on AI and how Amazon is being positioned for what he considers to be a 'seminal shift'. Jassy shed some light on AWS's internal chip capabilities (part
2 months ago
Businesses and governments managed to keep energy prices from skyrocketing as much as feared during the Iran war by leaning into a "just-in-time" delivery system that harnesses innovations in digital and satellite technology and that reduces the need to stockpile barrels of oil.
Call it the "Amazon of oil," said Jim Wicklund, a veteran oil ****** yst and managing director at the PPHB energy investment firm, comparing energy industry dynamics to the ecommerce giant's famous mastery of inventory and logistics.
Even with President Trump declaring the Iran ceasefire "over" on Wednesday amid a fresh exchange of military strikes, the U.S. benchmark for crude prices still only spiked about 5% to $74 per barrel—way below the mid-May high of $112.
While energy traders may see the latest attacks and verbal barbs as dips along the negotiation rollercoaster, they've also been encouraged by the adaptability of global energy logistics, even amid the greatest global energy shock of the modern age when the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz temporarily cut off almost 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas supplies.
"When you go back to the 1970s when we had the oil shocks, you had no way of knowing what oil was where and what it was doing," Wicklund told Fortune. "Today, I can hit my terminal and find every tanker full of oil on the ocean, who owns it, what's in it, and who to call to get it diverted to me. So, inventories have not meant nearly as much to oil prices here in the last few years as they used to.
Call it the "Amazon of oil," said Jim Wicklund, a veteran oil ****** yst and managing director at the PPHB energy investment firm, comparing energy industry dynamics to the ecommerce giant's famous mastery of inventory and logistics.
Even with President Trump declaring the Iran ceasefire "over" on Wednesday amid a fresh exchange of military strikes, the U.S. benchmark for crude prices still only spiked about 5% to $74 per barrel—way below the mid-May high of $112.
While energy traders may see the latest attacks and verbal barbs as dips along the negotiation rollercoaster, they've also been encouraged by the adaptability of global energy logistics, even amid the greatest global energy shock of the modern age when the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz temporarily cut off almost 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas supplies.
"When you go back to the 1970s when we had the oil shocks, you had no way of knowing what oil was where and what it was doing," Wicklund told Fortune. "Today, I can hit my terminal and find every tanker full of oil on the ocean, who owns it, what's in it, and who to call to get it diverted to me. So, inventories have not meant nearly as much to oil prices here in the last few years as they used to.
2 months ago
Caterpillar's AI power pivot drove Power Generation revenue up 41%, while Walmart's advertising jumped 37% and eCommerce reached 23% of net sales.
A $1,000 CAT investment a decade ago grew to $15,242, tripling WMT's return, though a recent 9% weekly drop signals high volatility.
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Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) spent much of the past decade being labeled a cyclical industrial bellwether tied to construction, mining, and commodity prices. That story has changed. The company is now riding an unexpected tailwind: AI data center power demand. In Q1 2026, Power Generation revenue within Energy & Transportation jumped 41%. Construction Industries sales rose 38%, with segment margins expanding to 21.4%. CEO Joe Creed called out "a record backlog" even as $1.03 billion in tariff-related costs compressed Q4 2025 operating margin to 13.9%.
Walmart (NYSE:WMT) has quietly transformed from big-box retailer to omnichannel platform. In Q1 FY27, global eCommerce grew 26% and now makes up 23% of net sales, while global advertising jumped 37%. U.S. comps rose 4.1% excluding fuel, with the strongest share gains coming from upper-income households. John Furner recently took the CEO reins from Doug McMillon.
A $1,000 CAT investment a decade ago grew to $15,242, tripling WMT's return, though a recent 9% weekly drop signals high volatility.
Act now: the ******* yst who called NVIDIA in 2010 just named his top 10 AI stocks — and Walmart didn't make the cut. Grab the names FREE today.
Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) spent much of the past decade being labeled a cyclical industrial bellwether tied to construction, mining, and commodity prices. That story has changed. The company is now riding an unexpected tailwind: AI data center power demand. In Q1 2026, Power Generation revenue within Energy & Transportation jumped 41%. Construction Industries sales rose 38%, with segment margins expanding to 21.4%. CEO Joe Creed called out "a record backlog" even as $1.03 billion in tariff-related costs compressed Q4 2025 operating margin to 13.9%.
Walmart (NYSE:WMT) has quietly transformed from big-box retailer to omnichannel platform. In Q1 FY27, global eCommerce grew 26% and now makes up 23% of net sales, while global advertising jumped 37%. U.S. comps rose 4.1% excluding fuel, with the strongest share gains coming from upper-income households. John Furner recently took the CEO reins from Doug McMillon.
2 months ago
AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) is one of the Best AI and Technology Stocks to Buy Now. On June 29, Raymond James initiated coverage on the company's stock with a "Strong Buy" rating, setting a price objective of $640.00. As per the firm, AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP)'s expansion into the e-commerce advertising market can act as a significant long-term growth opportunity. This can result in positive estimate revisions.
Furthermore, the ***** yst noted ongoing reinforcement learning as well as periodic enhancements to the Axon model, which can help fuel growth in the advertising business. The firm sees AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) as a critical mobile in-app advertising platform in the market that is historically under-monetized.
In a different update, ***** yst Omar Dessouky from Bank of America Securities reiterated a "Buy" rating on AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP)'s stock and maintained the price objective of $705.00. The ***** yst's rating is backed by several factors, which include steady expansion of the company's Axon eCommerce footprint and a healthy long-term growth outlook.
AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) offers end-to-end AI-powered advertising solutions for businesses.
While we acknowledge the potential of APP as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
Furthermore, the ***** yst noted ongoing reinforcement learning as well as periodic enhancements to the Axon model, which can help fuel growth in the advertising business. The firm sees AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) as a critical mobile in-app advertising platform in the market that is historically under-monetized.
In a different update, ***** yst Omar Dessouky from Bank of America Securities reiterated a "Buy" rating on AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP)'s stock and maintained the price objective of $705.00. The ***** yst's rating is backed by several factors, which include steady expansion of the company's Axon eCommerce footprint and a healthy long-term growth outlook.
AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) offers end-to-end AI-powered advertising solutions for businesses.
While we acknowledge the potential of APP as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
2 months ago
NIQ Global Intelligence (NYSE:NIQ) is one of the best new tech stocks to buy according to ****** ysts. On July 1, NIQ completed its acquisition of Flywheel's eCommerce Data & Insights business in China and Southeast Asia. The acquired entity, which operates under the YiMian brand, specializes in digital shelf, social commerce, and e-commerce solutions. This move integrates regional expertise into NIQ's broader framework to provide a more comprehensive, omnichannel view of consumer behavior.
The acquisition strengthens NIQ's data foundation by incorporating digital commerce signals, which will be used to build advanced ****** ytics and AI-driven insights. By combining NIQ's global retail measurement with Flywheel's regional data, the company aims to help clients optimize their pricing, product ****** ortment, and content quality across both online and offline marketplaces.
This deal introduces enhanced digital shelf capabilities to the Chinese market and supports a client base of over 100 global and regional brands. Both companies stated that the acquisition creates a more powerful platform for navigating complex digital environments, enabling businesses to make faster, more informed commercial decisions in a rapidly evolving market landscape.
NIQ Global Intelligence (NYSE:NIQ) is a global consumer intelligence company that provides brands, retailers, and other clients with insights into consumer shopping behavior to inform strategic and operational decisions.
While we acknowledge the potential of NIQ as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
The acquisition strengthens NIQ's data foundation by incorporating digital commerce signals, which will be used to build advanced ****** ytics and AI-driven insights. By combining NIQ's global retail measurement with Flywheel's regional data, the company aims to help clients optimize their pricing, product ****** ortment, and content quality across both online and offline marketplaces.
This deal introduces enhanced digital shelf capabilities to the Chinese market and supports a client base of over 100 global and regional brands. Both companies stated that the acquisition creates a more powerful platform for navigating complex digital environments, enabling businesses to make faster, more informed commercial decisions in a rapidly evolving market landscape.
NIQ Global Intelligence (NYSE:NIQ) is a global consumer intelligence company that provides brands, retailers, and other clients with insights into consumer shopping behavior to inform strategic and operational decisions.
While we acknowledge the potential of NIQ as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
2 months ago
Meridian Funds, managed by ArrowMark Partners, released its first-quarter 2026 investor letter for "Meridian Contrarian Fund". The Fund aims to invest in undervalued companies with clear catalysts for sustainable improvement. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The US equities market started 2026 with volatility driven by trade policy uncertainty and heightened geopolitical risks. Early-period gains were attributed to confidence in domestic companies and to the Federal Reserve easing. However, sentiment deteriorated following increased tariffs and military strikes by the U.S. and Israel against Iran. During the quarter, Meridian Contrarian Fund returned 1.10% compared to the Russell 2500 Growth Index's 2.04% return and its secondary benchmark, the Russell 2500 Value Index's 4.77% return. In addition, please check the Fund's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its first-quarter 2026 investor letter, Meridian Contrarian Fund highlighted Ranpak Holdings Corp. (NYSE:PACK). Headquartered in Concord, Ohio, Ranpak Holdings Corp. (NYSE:PACK) provides sustainable protective packaging solutions for e-commerce and industrial supply chains. On June 26, 2026, Ranpak Holdings Corp. (NYSE:PACK) closed at $7.31 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $607.36 million. Ranpak Holdings Corp. (NYSE:PACK) posted a one-month return of 2.90%, and its shares gained 98.60% over the past 52 weeks.
Meridian Contrarian Fund stated the following regarding Ranpak Holdings Corp. (NYSE:PACK) in its Q1 2026 investor letter:
"Ranpak Holdings Corp. (NYSE:PACK) is a manufacturer of paper-based protective packaging solutions. The company was an early leader in sustainable packaging products, which are superior to plastic, foam, and other common packaging materials. We first invested in 2023 after Ranpak's earnings declined due to tough ecommerce comps post-pandemic and as profitability was impacted by investments in its automation products. Our thesis was that Ranpak would continue to gain share in the large protective packaging market and that the automation business would gain traction and reach profitable scale. During the quarter, the stock performed poorly due to soft earnings results blamed on the macro environment, and was exacerbated by higher EU energy prices, driven by the conflict in Iran, which will impact profitability for the ~45% of sales that come from that region. We trimmed our position during the quarter for risk management purposes, but we remain shareholders due to the large potential of the automation business."
In its first-quarter 2026 investor letter, Meridian Contrarian Fund highlighted Ranpak Holdings Corp. (NYSE:PACK). Headquartered in Concord, Ohio, Ranpak Holdings Corp. (NYSE:PACK) provides sustainable protective packaging solutions for e-commerce and industrial supply chains. On June 26, 2026, Ranpak Holdings Corp. (NYSE:PACK) closed at $7.31 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $607.36 million. Ranpak Holdings Corp. (NYSE:PACK) posted a one-month return of 2.90%, and its shares gained 98.60% over the past 52 weeks.
Meridian Contrarian Fund stated the following regarding Ranpak Holdings Corp. (NYSE:PACK) in its Q1 2026 investor letter:
"Ranpak Holdings Corp. (NYSE:PACK) is a manufacturer of paper-based protective packaging solutions. The company was an early leader in sustainable packaging products, which are superior to plastic, foam, and other common packaging materials. We first invested in 2023 after Ranpak's earnings declined due to tough ecommerce comps post-pandemic and as profitability was impacted by investments in its automation products. Our thesis was that Ranpak would continue to gain share in the large protective packaging market and that the automation business would gain traction and reach profitable scale. During the quarter, the stock performed poorly due to soft earnings results blamed on the macro environment, and was exacerbated by higher EU energy prices, driven by the conflict in Iran, which will impact profitability for the ~45% of sales that come from that region. We trimmed our position during the quarter for risk management purposes, but we remain shareholders due to the large potential of the automation business."
2 months ago
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is one of the 15 Best AI Stocks That Will Make You Rich in 10 Years.
On June 26, 2026, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) and ThunderSoft announced a collaboration to bring intelligent voice AI and agentic capabilities to more automotive OEMs. Amazon said the collaboration combines Alexa Custom ***** istant, its in-vehicle AI voice solution, with ThunderSoft's ***** pit integration and global OEM delivery expertise. The goal is to give automakers a faster path to "differentiated, branded in-vehicle experiences."
On June 25, Amazon announced plans to build India's largest "delivery in minutes" network by scaling Amazon Now to customers in over 300 cities across the country. Amazon Now has become the fastest-growing ecommerce business unit in Amazon India's history, with orders doubling every quarter since launch. Amazon said it will expand specialized fulfillment infrastructure to offer tens of thousands of products delivered in minutes or a few hours, over one million products within the same day, over four million the next day, and millions more with unlimited, free, and fast Prime Delivery.
Also on June 25, the European Commission informed Amazon and Microsoft (MSFT) of its preliminary view that they should be designated as gatekeepers under the Digital Markets Act for their cloud computing services, Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure. The Commission preliminarily found that AWS and Azure are important gateways between businesses and customers in the EU, despite not meeting the DMA's quantitative thresholds for designation. The Commission cited their turnover, operational capacity, investments, user bases, lock-in effects, switching costs, AI tools, partnerships, and durable positions in EU cloud computing. If the preliminary findings are confirmed, Amazon and Microsoft would have six months to ensure full compliance with the DMA's obligations.
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On June 26, 2026, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) and ThunderSoft announced a collaboration to bring intelligent voice AI and agentic capabilities to more automotive OEMs. Amazon said the collaboration combines Alexa Custom ***** istant, its in-vehicle AI voice solution, with ThunderSoft's ***** pit integration and global OEM delivery expertise. The goal is to give automakers a faster path to "differentiated, branded in-vehicle experiences."
On June 25, Amazon announced plans to build India's largest "delivery in minutes" network by scaling Amazon Now to customers in over 300 cities across the country. Amazon Now has become the fastest-growing ecommerce business unit in Amazon India's history, with orders doubling every quarter since launch. Amazon said it will expand specialized fulfillment infrastructure to offer tens of thousands of products delivered in minutes or a few hours, over one million products within the same day, over four million the next day, and millions more with unlimited, free, and fast Prime Delivery.
Also on June 25, the European Commission informed Amazon and Microsoft (MSFT) of its preliminary view that they should be designated as gatekeepers under the Digital Markets Act for their cloud computing services, Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure. The Commission preliminarily found that AWS and Azure are important gateways between businesses and customers in the EU, despite not meeting the DMA's quantitative thresholds for designation. The Commission cited their turnover, operational capacity, investments, user bases, lock-in effects, switching costs, AI tools, partnerships, and durable positions in EU cloud computing. If the preliminary findings are confirmed, Amazon and Microsoft would have six months to ensure full compliance with the DMA's obligations.
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2 months ago
Carvana Co. (NYSE:CVNA) is one of the best non-tech stocks to buy according to ****** ysts. RBC Capital cut the price target on Carvana Co. (NYSE:CVNA) to $85 from $92 on June 12 and reaffirmed an Outperform rating on the shares, telling investors in a research note that the firm is updating its retail unit cohort model to gauge market share gain expectations embedded into Street estimates. RBC Capital added that its primary take is that the Street's implied FY26 and FY27 market share gains appear a bit more aggressive than prior years.
In a separate development, Carvana Co. (NYSE:CVNA) reported on June 10 that ADESA, a leader in wholesale auto auctions and a subsidiary of Carvana (NYSE: CVNA), announced the launch of ADESA Timed, which is the latest enhancement to ADESA's growing digital wholesale platform. Building on the success of ADESA Clear, ADESA Timed extends ADESA's timed digital auction offering to wholesale sellers. Nikki Behrens, ADESA's Vice President, Marketplaces, stated that ADESA Timed offers customers "a new way to reach ADESA's highly-engaged, digital buyer base while benefiting from the same transparency, efficiency, and technology that define our marketplace."
Carvana Co. (NYSE:CVNA) is a holding company and eCommerce platform involved in the buying and selling of used cars.
While we acknowledge the potential of CVNA as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
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In a separate development, Carvana Co. (NYSE:CVNA) reported on June 10 that ADESA, a leader in wholesale auto auctions and a subsidiary of Carvana (NYSE: CVNA), announced the launch of ADESA Timed, which is the latest enhancement to ADESA's growing digital wholesale platform. Building on the success of ADESA Clear, ADESA Timed extends ADESA's timed digital auction offering to wholesale sellers. Nikki Behrens, ADESA's Vice President, Marketplaces, stated that ADESA Timed offers customers "a new way to reach ADESA's highly-engaged, digital buyer base while benefiting from the same transparency, efficiency, and technology that define our marketplace."
Carvana Co. (NYSE:CVNA) is a holding company and eCommerce platform involved in the buying and selling of used cars.
While we acknowledge the potential of CVNA as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
READ NEXT: 15 Stocks That Will Make You Rich in 10 Years AND 12 Best Stocks That Will Always Grow.
2 months ago
The Milwaukee Bucks trading superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo not only changed the club but also could affect some local businesses.
Antetokounmpo has been involved in several businesses both in and outside of Wisconsin. Recently, he's become an investor in the ecommerce firm Gopuff and the prediction market platform Kalshi.
Here are three Milwaukee businesses that could see some change now that Antetokounmpo is no longer with the Bucks with the June 22 trade news.
In 2021, Antetokounmpo became an investor in the Milwaukee Brewers. During the press conference introducing him as a minority owner, Antetokounmpo said he'd been thinking about getting involved with sports ownership for more than a year.
"There's no better way to start than with the Milwaukee Brewers. We want to win a championship here," Antetokounmpo said. "It's going to take time and patience but we have a great ownership group, we have great players and we're going to accomplish it with a lot of hard work."
Antetokounmpo has been involved in several businesses both in and outside of Wisconsin. Recently, he's become an investor in the ecommerce firm Gopuff and the prediction market platform Kalshi.
Here are three Milwaukee businesses that could see some change now that Antetokounmpo is no longer with the Bucks with the June 22 trade news.
In 2021, Antetokounmpo became an investor in the Milwaukee Brewers. During the press conference introducing him as a minority owner, Antetokounmpo said he'd been thinking about getting involved with sports ownership for more than a year.
"There's no better way to start than with the Milwaukee Brewers. We want to win a championship here," Antetokounmpo said. "It's going to take time and patience but we have a great ownership group, we have great players and we're going to accomplish it with a lot of hard work."
2 months ago
The Milwaukee Bucks trading superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo not only changed the club but also could affect some local businesses.
Antetokounmpo has been involved in several businesses both in and outside of Wisconsin. Recently, he's become an investor in the ecommerce firm Gopuff and the prediction market platform Kalshi.
Here are three Milwaukee businesses that could see some change now that Antetokounmpo is no longer with the Bucks with the June 22 trade news.
In 2021, Antetokounmpo became an investor in the Milwaukee Brewers. During the press conference introducing him as a minority owner, Antetokounmpo said he'd been thinking about getting involved with sports ownership for more than a year.
"There's no better way to start than with the Milwaukee Brewers. We want to win a championship here," Antetokounmpo said. "It's going to take time and patience but we have a great ownership group, we have great players and we're going to accomplish it with a lot of hard work."
Antetokounmpo has been involved in several businesses both in and outside of Wisconsin. Recently, he's become an investor in the ecommerce firm Gopuff and the prediction market platform Kalshi.
Here are three Milwaukee businesses that could see some change now that Antetokounmpo is no longer with the Bucks with the June 22 trade news.
In 2021, Antetokounmpo became an investor in the Milwaukee Brewers. During the press conference introducing him as a minority owner, Antetokounmpo said he'd been thinking about getting involved with sports ownership for more than a year.
"There's no better way to start than with the Milwaukee Brewers. We want to win a championship here," Antetokounmpo said. "It's going to take time and patience but we have a great ownership group, we have great players and we're going to accomplish it with a lot of hard work."
2 months ago
Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) is one of the best e-commerce stocks to buy as global sales hit records. The company's online retail story is no longer limited to U.S. pickup and delivery, as Walmart is now pushing its marketplace ***** ortment across borders. On June 11, Walmart opened Walmart.com to customers in Mexico, giving them access to hundreds of thousands of eligible items across categories including apparel, home, electronics, and more. The company said that duties, taxes, and fees are shown at checkout and that it plans to expand international shipping to additional markets in the future.
Walmart is also leaning into faster fulfillment as a core e-commerce advantage. On May 28, the company said 30-minute-or-less delivery was available across 33 U.S. markets, covering more than 100,000 eligible items, including groceries, pharmacy products, household supplies, pet food, electronics, and prescriptions. In the first quarter of fiscal 2027, Walmart said global eCommerce grew 26%, Walmart U.S. eCommerce grew 26%, and Walmart International eCommerce grew 27%. Store-fulfilled delivery has more than doubled over the past two years, with more than 36% of those U.S. orders delivered in under three hours during the quarter.
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Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) is a tech-powered omnichannel retailer serving customers through stores, clubs, e-commerce websites, and mobile apps.
While we acknowledge the potential of WMT as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
Walmart is also leaning into faster fulfillment as a core e-commerce advantage. On May 28, the company said 30-minute-or-less delivery was available across 33 U.S. markets, covering more than 100,000 eligible items, including groceries, pharmacy products, household supplies, pet food, electronics, and prescriptions. In the first quarter of fiscal 2027, Walmart said global eCommerce grew 26%, Walmart U.S. eCommerce grew 26%, and Walmart International eCommerce grew 27%. Store-fulfilled delivery has more than doubled over the past two years, with more than 36% of those U.S. orders delivered in under three hours during the quarter.
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Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) is a tech-powered omnichannel retailer serving customers through stores, clubs, e-commerce websites, and mobile apps.
While we acknowledge the potential of WMT as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
3 months ago
Is EBAY a good stock to buy? We came across a bullish thesis on eBay Inc. on ARMR Report Be The Smart Money's Substack by Bret Rosenthal. In this article, we will summarize the bulls' thesis on EBAY. eBay Inc.'s share was trading at $110.35 as of June 1st. EBAY's trailing and forward P/E were 25.48 and 18.25 respectively according to Yahoo Finance.
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eBay Inc. (EBAY) is increasingly being viewed as a high-quality recommerce platform rather than a legacy e-commerce marketplace, with its investment case centered on its dominant position in secondary-market liquidity, strong free cash flow generation, and multiple catalysts for further value creation. The company operates an **** et-light marketplace model that facilitates discovery, pricing, and trust for pre-owned and specialized goods without carrying inventory or managing extensive logistics networks.
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eBay Inc. (EBAY) is increasingly being viewed as a high-quality recommerce platform rather than a legacy e-commerce marketplace, with its investment case centered on its dominant position in secondary-market liquidity, strong free cash flow generation, and multiple catalysts for further value creation. The company operates an **** et-light marketplace model that facilitates discovery, pricing, and trust for pre-owned and specialized goods without carrying inventory or managing extensive logistics networks.
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