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TSMC’s Sales Are Climbing. Its 2nm Ramp Is Squeezing Margins.
TSMC’s third-quarter sales surged as its 2nm rollout weighed on sequential margins. The fourth-quarter outlook and cash flow add important context.
Inside ASML’s Record Quarter: Upgrades and a Mistral Gain
ASML’s Q3 results show how equipment upgrades supported margins, while a Mistral valuation gain and future pricing changes need separate treatment.
Wells Fargo’s EPS Rose 13%. What Helped Beyond Profit Growth?
Wells Fargo’s Q3 EPS rose 13% as its share count shrank. Profit also benefited from operating growth and a tax item, while the interest margin…
Enovix’s Preliminary Sales Beat Its Forecast. Its Pipeline Needs a Closer Look.
Enovix estimates $11 million in quarterly sales, above its forecast. Its $216 million opportunity pipeline and contrasting loss measures deserve a closer look.
Gulf Oil Shut-Ins Eased Sunday. More Than Half of Production Remained Offline.
Sunday’s Gulf oil shut-in estimate fell to 57.54%. Why fewer evacuated platforms don’t tell investors how quickly production or fuel supplies will recover.
Humana’s Star Ratings Improved. The Bonus Payoff Comes in 2028.
Humana’s ratings recovery strengthens its position for 2028 quality bonuses. Some outperformance is temporary, and its 2026 adjusted earnings outlook is unchanged.
Delta’s September-Quarter Sales Set a Record. Its Earnings Outlook Moved Lower.
Travel demand held up, but higher fuel costs and thinner margins changed Delta’s earnings outlook. The accounting details matter, too.
GlobalFoundries Has a $2 Billion TSMC Deal. Watch the 2028 Ramp.
GlobalFoundries’ $2 billion TSMC agreement adds a role in AI packaging. The expected 2028 ramp puts spending, revenue timing and cash returns in focus.
Helen of Troy Raised Its Outlook. The Tariff Refunds Deserve a Closer Look.
Helen of Troy raised its earnings outlook, but tariff refunds, reinvestment and a new litigation adjustment complicate the recovery picture.
PepsiCo’s Sales Outlook Brightened. Its Earnings Forecast Didn’t.
PepsiCo’s revenue outlook is at the top of its prior range, but North American margin pressure lowered its core EPS growth forecast. Tariff refunds also…