Meta Platforms, Microsoft, and Tesla reported earnings after the market close on January 28, 2026, covering Q4 2025 results for Meta and Tesla, and Q2 FY2026 results for Microsoft. Overall, the reports delivered a mixed set of beats, underscoring continued optimism around AI while exposing growing divergence in how effectively each company is deploying capital. […]
Goldman Sachs exceeds profit expectations, nears $1,000
As anticipated in this week’s Weekly Outlook, the U.S. earnings season has begun, as usual led by the banking sector. Expectations were relatively elevated, as banks typically provide a reliable read-through on the overall state of the economy and credit conditions. In addition, sector performance since mid-November 2025 has been decidedly strong: the Invesco KBW […]
US Stocks Lose Steam on Disappointing Results from Alphabet and Tesla
US stock markets lost ground on Wednesday, with technology stocks registering further weakness in the wake of disappointing second-quarter results from major companies such as Alphabet and Tesla. The poor results could create a dark cloud for upcoming quarterly releases and point to a fall in the sector, which has been weighed down by profit-taking […]
Market Highlights for the Week: Inflation, Earnings, Oil
A busy week awaits the markets, with US inflation data that could cement expectations of a rate cut in September. Earnings season gathers momentum with the release of the results of major companies and many European banks. Meanwhile, Eurozone PMI data will highlight the run-up to the European Central Bank’s next rate cut. Here’s what […]
