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Levi Strauss hikes profit guidance after tariff refunds, but its sales outlook is less optimistic October 8, 2026
Levi Strauss on Wednesday posted earnings that beat expectations, though it saw benefits from tariff refunds.
PepsiCo cuts earnings forecast as North American turnaround takes longer than expected October 8, 2026
Pepsi's North American business continues to lag behind its international markets.
TSMC’s September sales surge year-over-year as AI drives chip demand October 8, 2026
TSMC's September net revenue came in at 511.86 billion New Taiwan dollars
Samsung forecasts record third-quarter profit of $80 billion as AI boom fuels chip demand October 8, 2026
Samsung Electronics reported preliminary third-quarter earnings on Thursday, with operating profit forecast to top 100 trillion won for the first time.
Here comes third-quarter earnings season. Booming profits could propel the S&P 500 to new heights October 7, 2026
Third-quarter earnings season kicks off this week and as results roll in they should reveal what the market is eagerly anticipating: blockbuster profits.
Wells Fargo gets a bold upgrade ahead of earnings. Why the stock can play catch-up October 5, 2026
Wells Fargo received a bold upgrade just over a week before the bank reports earnings next Tuesday.
How Nvidia, Micron and a surprising jobs report drove last week's stock action October 3, 2026
Here's a closer look at the three developments that drove the action in our portfolio last week.
Rivian tops Q3 delivery expectations, reconfirms 2026 guidance October 2, 2026
Rivian reported a year-over-year increase in vehicle deliveries of 46% during the third quarter.
Accenture stock rallies after earnings beat expectations October 2, 2026
Shares of Accenture surged Thursday after the company's fiscal fourth-quarter results beat estimates.
Nike shares drop as retailer posts disappointing sales, announces layoffs as part of restructuring October 1, 2026
Nike is expected to post another quarter of declining sales as the company tries to turn around its business and regain growth in China.