My previous investment thought on Bloomin’ Brands ( BLMN ) was a hold rating because of the huge FY25 guidance revision and the elevated valuation. Now, with the latest data and developments, I am now upgradingI focus on long-term investments while incorporating short-term shorts to uncover alpha opportunities. My investment approach revolves around bottom-up analysis, delving into the fundamental strengths and weaknesses of individual companies. My investment duration is the medium to long-term. Ultimately ...

Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) reported better-than-expected earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 and issued a strong outlook for the second quarter on Wednesday.Micron reported first-quarter revenue of $13.64 billion, topping analyst estimates of $12.83 billion, according to Benzinga Pro. The chip company posted adjusted earnings of $4.78 per share for the quarter, exceeding analyst estimates of $3.95 per share."In fiscal Q1, Micron delivered record revenue and significant margin expansion at ...

Trump Media and Technology Group (DJT) stock surged more than 35% on Thursday after the parent company of Truth Social announced a merger with fusion power firm TAE Technologies (TATE.PVT). The deal underscores a bet on the energy demands from AI and data centers and the technologies that could prevail. TAE's backers include tech giant Google (GOOG, GOOGL), Goldman Sachs (GS), and oil major Chevron (CVX). The agreement, valued at more than $6 billion, is a bet on the future of fusion, a type of nuclear ...

Key Takeaways DY, STRL, FIX, TPC and WMS are favored by analysts for their backlog visibility and execution strength.DY leads with 35% projected EPS growth and strong demand for digital and AI-driven infrastructure builds.FIX & STRL gain from tech-enabled construction, while WMS gains from resilient water infrastructure spend.As 2025 comes to a close, the construction sector is navigating a rare combination of moderating monetary policy, easing inflation pressures and improving forward economic visibility — ...

Key Takeaways PANW's Cortex XSIAM reached about 470 customers, with average ARR per customer above $1M.Palo Alto Networks signed its largest XSIAM deal yet, an $85M contract with a U.S. telecom customer.Cortex XSIAM is driving platform adoption, with linked platform deals more than doubling year over year.Palo Alto Networks (PANW) is seeing steady growth in Cortex Extended Security Intelligence and Automation Management (XSIAM), its security operations platform. In the first quarter of fiscal 2026, the comp ...

Key Takeaways LOW's strategy and Pro market gains make it better positioned for 2026 than HD despite housing headwinds.Home Depot faces weak Pro demand, softer comps and declining EPS estimates heading into the next fiscal year.LOW leverages AI, acquisition of FBM, and strong capital discipline to drive higher efficiency and engagement.The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) and Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (LOW) are key players in the home improvement retail sector, serving both do-it-yourself (DIY) customers and professional ...

Key Takeaways Caterpillar returned to revenue growth in Q3 2025, posting record $17.6B sales on a 10% rise in volume.CAT will benefit from U.S. infrastructure spending, mining demand and strong orders for data-center engines.Komatsu is facing falling sales, yen pressure and tariff costs, with fiscal 2025 net income projected to drop.Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) and Komatsu Ltd. (KMTUY) rank among the world’s largest manufacturers of heavy equipment. Caterpillar holds the top position, with Komatsu close behind, i ...

Key Takeaways INCY won EC approval for Minjuvi with lenalidomide and rituximab to treat follicular lymphoma.The decision was backed by inMIND trial data showing improved progression-free survival.INCY continues diversifying beyond Jakafi as Minjuvi gains new labels across the world. Incyte (INCY) announced that the European Commission (EC) has approved a label expansion of Minjuvi (tafasitamab).The drug, in combination with Revlimid (lenalidomide) and rituximab, is now indicated for the treatment of adult p ...

CarMax (KMX) reported $5.79 billion in revenue for the quarter ended November 2025, representing a year-over-year decline of 6.9%. EPS of $0.51 for the same period compares to $0.81 a year ago.The reported revenue represents a surprise of +1.18% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.73 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.32, the EPS surprise was +59.38%.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their ...

For the quarter ended November 2025, Darden Restaurants (DRI) reported revenue of $3.1 billion, up 7.3% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $2.08, compared to $2.03 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue represents a surprise of +0.6% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.08 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $2.09, the EPS surprise was -0.48%.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine ...