Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty ImagesGetty Images Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) is scheduled to announce its Q3 FY'25 results around Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Earnings are anticipated to be approximately $1.44 per share, based on consensus estimates, while revenue is expected to increase by about 2.5% to $23.75 billion. Disney+ and the company's broader streaming portfolio are projected to remain significant financial contributors this quarter. Although subscriber growth may be subdued due to recent price increases, ...

Photo by ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP via Getty ImagesAFP via Getty ImagesOver the past year, Rio Tinto (NYSE: RIO) shares have mostly remained stagnant, appreciating just 1% over this period. In contrast, the S&P 500 index has risen by 14% during the same timeframe. Let’s face it—seeing a substantial rise in a mammoth like Rio is a tough ask. We’re discussing a global mining giant valued at over $100 billion, already a key player in iron ore, copper, and aluminum. But… what if a significant event occurred that coul ...

Investors in Tenet Healthcare Corporation (THC) need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Aug 15, 2025 $60 Call had some of the highest implied volatility of all equity options today.What is Implied Volatility?Implied volatility shows how much movement the market is expecting in the future. Options with high levels of implied volatility suggest that investors in the underlying stocks are expecting a big move in one direction or the other. It co ...

Group 1 - Ford Motor is expected to report earnings of approximately $0.33 per share for Q2 2025, down from $0.47 per share in the same quarter last year, with revenues projected at $43.93 billion, reflecting a 2% decline year-over-year [2] - Vehicle deliveries in the U.S. for Q2 increased by 14.2% year-over-year to 612,095 units, driven by strong demand for pickups, particularly the F-Series, Ranger, and Maverick, which saw a collective sales surge of 15% [2] - The F-Series sales rose by 11.5% to 222,459 units, marking the best Q2 performance since 2019, with a higher proportion of pickup sales potentially enhancing Ford's profit margins [2] Group 2 - The new tariffs on automobiles and components may affect Ford's costs and profitability, although Ford is estimated to have 80% of its U.S. sales in 2024 from domestically assembled vehicles, potentially positioning it better than competitors like GM, which faced a $1.1 billion impact from tariffs [3] - Ford's current market capitalization stands at $44 billion, with revenue over the past twelve months reaching $183 billion, and operational profitability reflected in operating profits of $4.3 billion and net income of $5.0 billion [4] Group 3 - Historical data shows that Ford has had 20 earnings data points over the last five years, with a 50% occurrence of positive one-day post-earnings returns, which declines to 42% when considering the last three years [6] - The median of the 10 positive returns is 2.6%, while the median of the 10 negative returns is -8.0%, indicating a balanced risk-reward scenario for traders [6]

Bumble Inc. (BMBL) shares soared 9.2% in the last trading session to close at $8.4. The move was backed by solid volume with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This compares to the stock's 47.6% gain over the past four weeks.Bumble is benefiting from a complete re-establishment of its platform for sustained growth, including efforts toward removing bots and scammers to increase member trust, and modernizing its matching algorithm by leveraging AI.This company is expected to post quarte ...

Bonds remain attractive in 2025 with the yield on the 10-year treasury running in the low-to-mid 4% range. However, as slow as the pace may be, the FOMC is on track to begin reducing interest rates this year and bring them back to a “normalized” level over time. That means a decline of approximately 2%, which is about half the current base rate, suggesting a similar decline in bond yields.  The obvious workaround is high-yield stocks, and there have been few times as good as mid-2025 to buy them. Names like ...

Core Insights - The article discusses the expertise of Vladimir Dimitrov, CFA, who has a background in brand and intangible assets valuation, particularly in the technology, telecom, and banking sectors [1] Group 1: Professional Background - Vladimir Dimitrov has experience as a strategy consultant and has worked with major global brands [1] - He graduated from the London School of Economics, indicating a strong academic foundation [1] - His focus is on identifying reasonably priced businesses with sustainable long-term competitive advantages [1]

Core Viewpoint - Ecolomondo Corporation has successfully shipped its second commercial truckload of recovered carbon black (rCB) from its Hawkesbury TDP facility, indicating strong demand and quality approval from its main offtake client [1][4]. Company Developments - The main offtake client for rCB has approved the quality of the product produced at the Hawkesbury TDP facility after rigorous testing of various quality thresholds [2]. - Following the quality approval, the client placed an initial order for 23 metric tons of rCB, which was promptly shipped [3]. - A repeat order for another truckload of 23 metric tons was issued by the client, confirming the high quality of rCB produced [4]. - The company anticipates receiving quality approval from another major offtake client for its rCB [5]. Facility Operations - The Hawkesbury TDP facility is expected to process approximately 1 million scrap tires annually, primarily from cars, SUVs, and trucks, resulting in the production of around 4,000 metric tons of rCB, 5,000 metric tons of pyrolysis oil, 2,000 metric tons of steel, and 1,200 metric tons of process gas [5][12]. - The facility spans 46,200 square feet and includes three main production departments: tire shredding, thermal decomposition, and rCB refining [12]. Future Projects - The Shamrock Project, a new 6-reactor TDP facility, is projected to process 5 million end-of-life tires per year, yielding approximately 15,000 metric tons of rCB, 18,000 metric tons of oil, and 7,500 metric tons of steel [13]. - Construction for the Shamrock facility is expected to begin in the third quarter of 2025, with a projected cost of approximately US$93 million [13]. Environmental Impact - The TDP process significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions, with a 90% reduction compared to the production of virgin carbon black. The Hawkesbury facility is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 15,000 tons per year [20].

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Key Takeaways WDC, FLS, KAR, AU and JBL are outperforming peers based on strong relative price strength metrics.U.S. trade deals. solid retail sales and jobless claims boost confidence in the equity market rally.Stocks with price gains and positive estimate revisions signal further upside potential.Wall Street extended its winning streak as upbeat trade news and solid economic data fueled investor confidence. The S&P 500 hit another record high after the United States and Japan struck a major trade deal, lo ...