TSLA All-Time High, FTNT Downgrade, GIS Earnings

General Mills - General Mills reported earnings of $1.10 per share on an adjusted basis, exceeding expectations, with revenue reaching $4.8 billion, slightly above the anticipated $4.7 billion [2] - Despite a year-over-year revenue decline, the gross margin for General Mills was over 34% [2] - The pet food category showed significant strength with an 11% growth, while international sales increased by 6%, although North American sales experienced weakness [3] - For 2026, General Mills projects EPS in the range of $3.58 to $3.79, with organic net sales expected to range from -1% to +1% [4] Tesla - Tesla has recently reached new highs, with predictions of Elon Musk potentially becoming the first trillionaire [5] - The company has faced challenges throughout the year, particularly due to political dynamics surrounding Musk's relationship with former President Trump [6][7] - Despite these challenges, Tesla's recent milestones, including a significant pay package tied to performance and advancements in its robo taxi service, have been viewed as positive developments [8][9] Fortinet - JP Morgan has downgraded Fortinet from neutral to underweight, reducing its price target from $85 to $75, citing growing headwinds into 2026 [10] - Concerns have been raised regarding Fortinet's reliance on hardware market share gains, which may limit its growth potential compared to larger cybersecurity platforms [11] - Fortinet's stock has underperformed year-to-date, down 14%, and is currently down 1.5% [12]