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🍕 Domino's Remarkable Rise 🔎 Google Spends More On CapEx 🪫 Tesla Fails To Impress 👟 Hoka Keeps Running 📈 Meme Stocks Are Ripping
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Everybody loves pizza. |
While consumers have been cautious with their spending, they're still willing to splurge on a hot pie. |
On Monday, Domino's beat U.S. same-store sales expectations in Q2, climbing 3.4% versus the 2% estimate. |
Revenue hit $1.15B, in line with estimates, while EPS came in at $3.81, below the $3.95 expected due to a $27M charge tied to a Chinese investment. Notably, the company grew sales across all income levels and gained market share in the U.S. pizza QSR category.
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One remarkable fact? |
Since IPO'ing the same summer as Google in 2004, Domino's has outperformed the tech giant, returning 7,706% compared to Google's 7,142%.
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That said, Google's growth story is just as impressive. |
Despite concerns about AI disrupting its core business, Alphabet continues to deliver strong results. |
In its latest earnings report, the company beat expectations across the board: |
Revenue: $96.4B vs. $94B Est. EPS: $2.31 vs. $2.18 Est. YouTube Ads: $9.8B vs. $9.56B Est. Google Cloud: $13.6B vs. $13.11B Est.
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The stock initially dipped after Alphabet announced plans to increase capital spending by $10B this year to accelerate its AI strategy, bringing total capex to $85B. |
But shares ultimately finished the week higher as investors stayed bullish on the company's long-term growth. |
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Tesla has seen better days. |
The EV giant missed expectations on both revenue and earnings in Q2, with adjusted EPS at $0.40 (vs. $0.43 expected) and revenue at $22.5B (vs. $22.74B expected). |
Automotive revenue fell 16% YoY, its second straight quarterly decline, while energy and storage revenue dropped 7%. Services and other revenue was the lone bright spot, rising 17%. Overall revenue declined 12%, operating income sank 42%, and free cash flow plunged 89%.
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Tesla cited lower vehicle deliveries, reduced average selling prices, and rising AI-driven expenses as key headwinds. |
Still, the company remains focused on the future, highlighting its recent limited Robotaxi launch in Austin in June and continued development of Semi and Cybercab. |
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The best-performing S&P 500 stock on Friday wasn't an AI name. |
It was Deckers Outdoors, the parent of Hoka and UGG, which jumped 11% after crushing earnings and offering upbeat guidance. |
Q2 EPS came in at $0.93, well above the $0.68 estimate, while revenue surged 17% to $965M. Both Hoka and UGG delivered strong results, growing 20% and 19% respectively, while international sales for the company overall skyrocketed nearly 50%.
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For the current quarter, Deckers expects $1.53 in midpoint EPS, slightly ahead of estimates, and revenue of $1.40B, in line with forecasts. |
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Are we entering another meme stock mania? |
Retail traders are piling into heavily shorted names like Opendoor, GoPro, Krispy Kreme, and Kohl's, many of which are trending on Wall Street Bets and social media. Opendoor alone has surged nearly 400% over the past month.
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The spike is being driven by short squeeze bets, where traders aim to push the price higher, forcing short sellers to buy back shares at a loss, which drives prices up even more. |
CNBC recently spotlighted 35+ low-priced stocks with high short interest, echoing the early days of GameStop and AMC. |
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🔭 Fed Audit. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called for a full review of the Federal Reserve's non-monetary policy operations - YF | 🏠 Home Run. Trump said they are considering removing capital gains tax on home sales - R | 📺 Bezos Bid. Jeff Bezos is considering acquiring CNBC - NYP | 🚕 Ladies Lane. Uber will allow women riders to request women drivers on trips - UBER | 🇺🇸 AI Roadmap. The White House revealed America's action plan for winning the AI race - WH | 👱🏻♀️ Sweeney Surge. American Eagle Outfitters popped after unveiling a new denim campaign with Sydney Sweeney - R | ⚖️ DOJ Spotlight. UnitedHealth Group announced it was facing DOJ investigations over its Medicare billing practices - CNBC | 🌎 Worldwide Wallet. PayPal announced PayPal World to streamline cross-border payments - TC |
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