Today's Large Cap Stocks Pulse
Kraft Heinz appears vastly undervalued despite market share losses
Three independent valuation models peg Kraft Heinz’s intrinsic equity value between $51 billion and $54 billion, far above its current $28 billion market capitalization. The company, however, is losing U.S. market share and its earnings are under pressure, making free‑cash‑flow forecasts uncertain.
Q4 Results 2026: Canara Bank to Indian Hotels Among Companies to Declare Q4 Results Today; Full List Here
The Indian earnings season entered its fifth week as more than 70 companies, including Canara Bank, Indian Hotels and JSW Energy, report Q4 2026 results on May 11. Analysts expect Canara Bank’s net profit to fall 11.8% YoY while net interest income rises 1.5%, reflecting tighter repo rates. Indian Hotels is projected to generate roughly ₹26 billion (≈$313 million) in revenue, up 9% YoY, with a flat 35% EBITDA margin despite a 360‑basis‑point occupancy dip. JSW Energy’s EBITDA is forecast to jump 88% YoY, driven by renewable‑asset acquisitions, though adjusted profit after tax may shrink to about ₹0.3 billion (≈$3.6 million). The broader market context shows the Nifty 50 slipping below 24,200 and the Sensex down 0.66%, underscoring a cautious investor mood.
Duke Energy (DUK) Exceeds Estimates in Q1 Report
Duke Energy reported first‑quarter 2026 results that beat expectations, posting adjusted earnings of $1.93 per share, $0.13 above forecasts, and revenue of $9.18 billion, up 11% year‑over‑year and $690 million beyond estimates. The outperformance was driven by recovering rate‑based infrastructure investments and...
JPMorgan Hikes Kospi Bull Case Target to 10,000 on Memory Boom
JPMorgan Chase raised its outlook for South Korea’s KOSPI index, moving the base target to 9,000 points and the bull‑case target to 10,000 points, a 33% upside from the market’s Friday close. The revision follows a second upgrade in less...
Citigroup Launches $30 B Share Buyback at 2026 Investor Day
Citigroup unveiled a $30 billion share buyback at its 2026 Investor Day, tying the move to a new ROTCE target of 10‑11% for 2026 and higher near‑term goals. CEO Jane Fraser framed the program as proof the bank’s five‑year overhaul is...
Eastman Chemical Beats Q1 Revenue Forecast, EPS Miss Sparks 10% Stock Jump
Eastman Chemical reported first‑quarter 2026 revenue of $2.18 billion, beating the $2.17 billion consensus, but EPS fell short at $1.09 versus $1.10 expected. The mixed results sent the stock up 10.1% in after‑hours trading, highlighting the market’s appetite for top‑line strength in...
Vietnam's VN‑Index Hits Record 1,925 Points, Driven by Real Estate and Banking
The VN‑Index climbed to a new peak of 1,924.95 points, extending a seven‑week rally as large‑cap real estate and banking stocks attracted heavy buying. Weekly liquidity surged to roughly $5.2 bn, while foreign investors posted net sales of about $180 m.
Nvidia Deploys $40 B in AI Equity Stakes, Led by $30 B OpenAI Investment
Nvidia announced a $40 billion equity program for 2026, front‑loaded by a $30 billion stake in OpenAI. The remaining $10 billion spreads across firms like CoreWeave, Nebius, Corning and IREN, tying GPU supply to downstream AI services and sparking debate over vertical integration.
Public, Maybank Lead with Top PBV and ROE
Snapshot of Top 6 Malaysian banks and BIMB valuation. •Public has the highest PBV at 1.5x •Maybank is 1.4x The two banks have the best ROE of 12.1% and 11.3%. •RHB is “most improved” at 1.0x as ROE rose to ~10% Most banks...
S&P Hits Record as Earnings Surge, Inflation Spikes
S&P 500 hits another record as Q1 earnings show 18% growth. But inflation is heating up with CPI expected to jump above 3.5% this week while consumers keep spending strong. 🟢 Open https://t.co/20ROUkKlJq
QQQ ETF Hits $700 Peak as AI‑Driven Rally Sparks Pullback Concerns
The Invesco QQQ Trust surged to an all‑time high near $700, propelled by AI‑related earnings and a tight concentration in its top ten holdings. Analysts warn that the technical summit may precede a corrective move as participation narrows and valuation...
Nvidia Sets 12‑Month High, Goldman Sachs Names It ‘Most Important Stock’
Nvidia (NVDA) topped a 12‑month price high on May 10, 2026, while Goldman Sachs analyst Dan Schneider declared it the “most important stock of the year.” The rally follows a 15% YTD gain and comes amid bullish forecasts for AI‑driven...
Micron's 770% Surge Makes It Cheap on Earnings
"A 770% stock surge has made Micron one of America’s most valuable companies. Yet its profits have increased so much that the stock actually looks cheap by traditional valuation metrics" Shares are trading at 8.9x the co's projected earnings over...
News Corp Posts 9% Revenue Rise to $2.2 B, Citing Digital Ad Gains and AI Deals
News Corp announced third‑quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $2.2 billion, up 9% year‑over‑year, with segment EBITDA climbing 18% to $343 million. The growth stemmed from digital advertising, AI licensing agreements with Meta and OpenAI, and a $193 million share repurchase program.
Alphabet’s AI‑driven Rally Lifts Market Cap to $4.8 Trillion, Edging Toward World’s Biggest Firm
Alphabet’s shares have surged 160% in the past year, pushing its market value to $4.8 trillion and briefly overtaking Nvidia. The rally is driven by AI‑centric growth, a $200 billion Anthropic commitment, and expanding cloud and TPU revenues.
Fox Corp (FOXA) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Fox Corp posted $5.18 billion in total revenue for Q3 2026, a modest 2% increase driven by gains in both advertising and distribution. Adjusted EBITDA fell to $692 million as higher digital and sports expenses offset lower entertainment costs, while net income dropped...
When Business Thrives, Choose Investment over Profit Harvesting
“When your business is behaving like this, we believe the right response is not to harvest — it is to invest.” Mercado Libre Q1 2026 Shareholder Letter
The AI Trade Roars — But for How Long?
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq have surged 15% and 28% respectively over the past six weeks, driven by an AI‑fuelled rally that has funneled capital into semiconductors and the so‑called Mag 7 stocks. Semiconductor exposure is extreme – the SMH ETF is...
Bank of America Flags Upside in Apple, Caterpillar and Others After Earnings Beat
Bank of America’s latest earnings report included a research note that identified several large‑cap stocks with significant upside. Analysts lifted price targets for Apple, Caterpillar and Baker Hughes, underscoring a bullish stance that could lift the broader market.
Market Guru Yardeni Sees S&P 500 Hitting 8,250 This Year, Highest Among Top Wall Street Forecasters, as Earnings Bolster ‘Roaring...
Yardeni Research President Ed Yardeni raised his S&P 500 year‑end target to 8,250, an 11.5% jump from the current level and the most bullish among leading Wall Street forecasters. The upgrade reflects an 8% year‑to‑date market gain and a revised...
Warner Music Group Posts $1.73B Q2 Revenue, Citing Streaming Surge and AI Push
Warner Music Group reported $1.73 billion in second‑quarter revenue, up 12% year‑over‑year, with streaming revenue climbing 15% and AI projects entering the spotlight. Executives said the results validate the company’s transformation strategy and set the stage for further catalog acquisitions.
RBC Raises S&P 500 Year‑End Target to 7,900 Amid AI‑Driven Rally
RBC Capital Markets lifted its 12‑month S&P 500 target to 7,900 from 7,750, reflecting confidence that AI‑related earnings will sustain the rally. The firm trimmed non‑AI earnings expectations by 7.5% while keeping AI forecasts near consensus, underscoring a “two‑speed” market...
S&P Target Raised to 8250 Amid Record Earnings Surge
“We are raising our year-end S&P 500 target from 7700 to 8250. We've been bullish on earnings but not as bullish as the recent consensus of industry analysts. We've never seen consensus earnings expectations rise so quickly for the current...
Pandemic‑Driven Stocks Set to Surge Amid Volatility
Thoughts? We discuss four stocks that could potentially surge if another global pandemic causes market volatility similar to We break down why Thermo Fisher Scientific, Abbott Laboratories, Pfizer, and Gilead Sciences could be smart plays, highlighting their roles in testing,...
MARKET CALL: Raising Our 2026 S&P 500 Target Range Due To Earnings-Led Meltup
Morgan Stanley has lifted its year‑end 2026 S&P 500 target to a range of 6,750‑8,250, capping the upside at 8,250. The move follows a rapid acceleration in consensus earnings forecasts, with 2026 EPS now projected at $336.49—up 22% year‑over‑year. The firm...
Nasdaq 100 Hits Rare 14% Surge Above 10‑Week Average
Nasdaq 100 is now over 14% above its 10-week moving average. This hasn't happened in quite a while, not since Nov. '22, Nov. '01, March '00, Nov. '99, Nov. '98, Jan. '92, Feb. '91 The proverbial rubber band is stretched. Only...
S&P Climbs 7% While Most Large Caps Lag
The S&P 500 is up almost 7% in the last three months. Just 29% of large cap stocks are up at least 5% and 43% are down more than -5% during the same period.
As Nvidia Earnings Draw Closer, Here Are 5 Things Investors Need to Watch
Nvidia is set to report its fiscal first‑quarter results on May 20, 2026, amid a stock performance that lags the broader semiconductor rally. The company’s shares have risen only about 15 % year‑to‑date, compared with a 61 % gain in the PHLX Semiconductor...
TradingView Analyst Forecasts Netflix to Hit $500 by Oct 2029 on Long‑term Technical Pattern
TradingShot, a TradingView analyst, predicts Netflix stock will climb to $500 by early October 2029, based on a decades‑long rising channel, monthly moving averages and Fibonacci retracements. The forecast comes as Netflix trades near $87, reports strong Q1 earnings and...
Visa Beats Q1 Earnings Expectations, Citing 9% Transaction Volume Rise
Visa reported first‑quarter earnings that exceeded analyst forecasts, driven by a 9% year‑over‑year increase in fiscal‑second‑quarter transaction volume and a 12% rise in cross‑border payments. Management also repurchased 25 million shares, a move that helped the stock recover from a steep...
Coinbase CEO Says On‑Chain Economy Hits Escape Velocity, Citing 10‑Fold Base Growth
Coinbase chief executive Brian Armstrong announced on May 7 that the on‑chain economy has reached escape velocity, pointing to a tenfold year‑over‑year surge in Base stablecoin transactions and a 169% increase in derivatives volume. The remarks, made alongside the company’s...
🚗 Uber ($UBER) Deep Dive
Uber’s latest quarter shattered the long‑standing perception that rapid growth can’t coexist with profit. Trips, active riders, and its subscription‑based Uber One program all posted double‑digit gains, while adjusted EBITDA turned positive and scaled faster than revenue. The earnings beat...
Post‑Split Performance Review: Nvidia, Alphabet, Amazon, Netflix and Tesla
Nvidia, Alphabet, Amazon, Netflix and Tesla have posted modest post‑split price changes ranging from +0.55% to +3.93% since their 2022‑2024 splits. The review shows limited immediate upside, underscoring that splits mainly improve accessibility rather than drive valuation.
Meta Leads Revenue Growth as AI Hyperscalers Report Q1 Earnings
Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon and Meta released Q1 2026 earnings, with Meta posting the strongest revenue growth and a cash‑flow multiple under 13x. Google Cloud revenue jumped 63%, Microsoft posted 17% revenue growth and 20% operating profit growth, and Amazon’s low‑margin...
Chevron Returns Over $5 Billion to Shareholders for 16th Straight Quarter Amid Record Oil Prices
Chevron delivered more than $5 billion in cash to investors in its latest quarter, marking the 16th straight period of such payouts. The distribution—$3.5 billion in dividends and the balance in buybacks—reflects the company’s ability to convert soaring Brent prices into shareholder...
Micron Shares Jump 15% as AI‑Driven Chip Shortage Fuels Record Valuation
Micron Technology (MU) surged 15% in a single session, hitting an all‑time high of $742.15 as AI‑driven memory demand tightens supply. The rally follows a fiscal Q2 report showing revenue of $23.86 B, a 196% YoY jump, and a record 74.9%...
Cramer Backs AI Spend as Dow, S&P and Nasdaq Slip From Record Highs
The Dow Jones fell 313 points to 49,596.97, the S&P 500 slipped 0.38% to 7,337.11 and the Nasdaq eased 0.13% to 25,806.20 after hitting fresh intraday highs. Jim Cramer dismissed the pullback as a healthy breather and argued that AI...
Costco's $23.9B April Sales Surge Triggers BofA $1,185 Price Target Upgrade
Costco reported $23.92 billion in net sales for the four weeks ending May 3, 2026, a 13% year‑over‑year gain. Bank of America kept its Buy rating and raised the price target to $1,185, citing consistent comparable sales amid macro uncertainty.
Brookfield's Berkshire‑Style Expansion Fuels 25% EPS Outlook, Prompting Investor Debate
Brookfield Corporation said it expects earnings per share to grow 25% annually over the next five years and projects a share price of $140 by 2030, more than double its current $50 level. The outlook rests on a $100 billion AI...
SpaceX IPO Targets $1.75 Trillion Valuation, Retail Allocation Up to 30%
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is slated for a summer 2026 IPO that could value the company at $1.75 trillion. Reuters reports the prospectus will appear in late May, with a roadshow in early June and up to 30% of the offering reserved...
Klaviyo Shares Tumble 32% After Earnings; Glynn Capital Exits Position
Klaviyo Inc. saw its shares plunge 32% on May 5 after reporting a 28% revenue jump and raised guidance, while Glynn Capital Management disclosed it had sold its entire 456,805‑share holding for roughly $9.8 million earlier in the quarter. The twin...
Mcap of 4 of Top 10 Most Valued Firms Erodes by Rs 1 Lakh Cr; SBI Biggest Laggard
The market capitalisation of four of India’s top‑10 firms shrank by roughly Rs 1 lakh crore (about $12 billion) last week, with State Bank of India bearing the brunt at a Rs 44,722 crore ($540 million) loss. Despite this erosion, the BSE Sensex climbed 414.69 points (0.53%)...
Saudi Aramco’s Q1 Profit up 26% After Iran War-Driven Oil Price Rise
Saudi Aramco posted a first‑quarter adjusted net income of 126 billion riyals (about $33.6 billion), a 26% jump from the same period a year earlier, driven by a war‑induced surge in oil prices. Brent crude climbed over 43% in March, pushing spot...
ASX 200 Slides as Banks and Tech Test 500‑Day SMA Support
The ASX 200 retreated sharply after major banks and large‑cap tech names fell, pushing the index toward the 500‑day simple moving average at 8,910. Momentum traders now watch for a breakout or further slip as technical indicators turn mixed.
Corporate Profit Surge Drives S&P 500 to Record Highs
A surge in corporate earnings—up 28.2% year‑over‑year in Q1—has propelled the S&P 500 6% this year and more than 14% since March 30, underpinning the market’s latest record highs. Analysts say the earnings strength, bolstered by AI spending and a...
Why Caterpillar Could Be the AI Stock of the Year
Caterpillar reported a 22% jump in first‑quarter 2026 revenue to $17.4 billion, driven by soaring demand for data‑center construction. The company’s backlog hit a record high, giving it strong visibility into future earnings. Over the past year the stock has rallied...
Amadeus FiRe AG Q1 Profit Climbs to €357 M, Underscoring Travel‑tech Rebound
Amadeus FiRe AG reported first‑quarter profit of €356.9 million, up from €354.6 million a year earlier, and revenue of €1.682 billion, a 3.1% rise. The results highlight a resurgence in European travel‑tech demand as post‑pandemic travel picks up.
Gen Digital Posts $5 Billion Q4 Revenue, Up 27% YoY
Gen Digital announced Q4 2026 revenue of $5 billion, a 27% year‑over‑year increase, driven by record bookings and higher cross‑sell penetration. The results featured a 51% operating margin, $1.5 billion free cash flow and a dividend launch, positioning the firm for continued...
Open Text Beats Q3 Estimates on Record Cloud Revenue, Raises FY Guidance
Open Text Corp. posted Q3 2026 revenue of $1.28 billion, beating analysts' forecasts, driven by a record $493 million cloud revenue. The company also lifted its full‑year guidance for cloud growth and enterprise bookings, underscoring robust demand for its information‑management suite among...
Devon Energy Completes $26 Bn All‑stock Merger with Coterra, Forming $58 Bn Delaware Basin Giant
Devon Energy and Coterra Energy have closed a $26 bn all‑stock merger, creating a combined company valued at $58 bn. The deal gives Devon a leading position in the Delaware Basin and targets $1 bn of annual pre‑tax synergies by 2027.
Maersk Profit Plunge Triggers >7% Share Drop as Earnings Slump
Shipping giant A.P. Møller‑Mærsk reported a sharp fall in profit and revenue for the first quarter, sending its Copenhagen‑listed shares down over 7% before the market close. The decline underscores mounting headwinds for Europe’s logistics and trade‑linked equities.