Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA) posted better-than-expected second-quarter results on Tuesday.The company posted quarterly revenue of $34.81 billion, up 5% year-over-year, surpassing the analyst consensus estimate of $34.43 billion. The adjusted earnings per American Depositary Share (ADS) came in at 61 cents, topping the analyst consensus estimate of 49 cents.Adjusted net income declined 72% to $1.45 billion, while adjusted EBITA slipped 78% year-over-year to $1.27 billion, reflecting investments in Taob ...

Applied Materials Inc (NASDAQ:AMAT) reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results for fiscal 2025 Thursday after the bell.Applied Materials reported fourth-quarter revenue of $6.8 billion, beating analyst estimates of $6.67 billion. The chip equipment manufacturer reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $2.17 per share, beating analyst estimates of $2.10 per share, according to Benzinga Pro."Based on our conversations with our customers and partners, we are preparing Applied's operatio ...

Core Insights - Meta Platforms Inc. reported strong earnings for Q3, with diluted earnings per share of $1.05, impacted by a one-time non-cash income tax charge of $15.93 billion, while adjusted earnings per share were $7.25 [1] - The company's quarterly revenue reached $51.24 billion, exceeding the Street estimate of $49.38 billion and representing a 26.25% increase from $40.58 billion in the same period last year [2] - Meta anticipates fourth-quarter revenue between $56 billion and $59 billion, slightly above the analyst estimate of $57.21 billion, and has increased its FY25 capital expenditure guidance [2] Financial Performance - Diluted earnings per share: $1.05, adjusted earnings per share: $7.25 [1] - Quarterly revenue: $51.24 billion, a 26.25% increase year-over-year [2] - Fourth-quarter revenue guidance: $56 billion to $59 billion [2] Analyst Ratings and Price Targets - Consensus rating for Meta is "Buy" with a consensus price target of $831.37, highest price target at $1,117, and lowest at $645 [4] - B of A Securities analyst lowered the price target from $900 to $810 while maintaining a "Buy" rating [8] - Rosenblatt analyst raised the price target from $1,086 to $1,117 while also maintaining a "Buy" rating [8]

GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV) reported mixed third-quarter 2025 financial results on Wednesday.The company reported GAAP earnings per share of $1.64, missing the consensus estimate of $1.92, while total revenue reached $9.969 billion, exceeding the forecast of $9.158 billion."GE Vernova delivered another productive quarter with strong financial results. Our growth trajectory is accelerating and the demand environment for our equipment and services remains strong with $16 billion in backlog growth year-to-date. ...

BlackRock, Inc. BLK reported better-than-expected earnings for the second quarter on Tuesday.The company reported that second-quarter 2025 revenue grew 13% year-over-year to $5.42 billion, beating the consensus of $5.34 billion. Adjusted EPS increased 16% to $12.05, beating the consensus of $10.80.Laurence Fink, Chairman and CEO, commented, "Our expanding client relationships are resonating in higher, more diversified organic base fee growth. We generated 6% organic base fee growth for the second quarter an ...