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Central Puerto SA is a power generation company. It is mainly engaged in electric power generation and commercialization. The company is also involved in the natural gas distribution public sector service in the Cuyo and Centro regions in Argentina. The Group has four reporting segments which includes electric power generation from conventional sources, electric power generation from renewable sources, natural gas transport and distribution, and forest activity.. The company derives maximum revenue from Electric Power Generation from conventional sources segment.

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ChatGPT-parent OpenAI may be leading the AI arms race, but its spending habits are raising eyebrows on Wall Street.
What Happened: In a rare note covering a private company on Friday, JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) analysts Brenda Duverce and Lula Sheena cautioned that OpenAI's aggressive spending on talent and R&amp;D—what they dubbed "vibe spending"—could test investors' patience, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/openai-jpmorgan-vibe-spending-test-investors-2025-7">reported</a> Business Insider.
According to the note, OpenAI is expected to burn $46 billion over the next four years. While the company has raised $57 billion in just two and a half years, the analysts said profitability may not arrive until 2029. Investor expectations will be "tested," they wrote.
One major cost driver: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46041399/meta-tried-luring-openais-top-minds-with-massive-paychecks-but-sam-altman-neglected-to-mention-that-hes-countering-those-offers-says-andrew-bosworth">retaining top AI talent</a>. Meta Platforms Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) new superintelligence lab has already poached several researchers from OpenAI, reportedly offering compensation <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45988600/mark-zuckerbergs-meta-dangled-100-million-signing-bonuses-to-openai-team-members-says-sam-altman-happy-none-of-our-best-people-took-them">well over $100 million</a>.
Seven of Meta's first 10 hires came directly from OpenAI.
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Still, JPMorgan sees major upside. The firm said OpenAI has a strong first-mover advantage, with its app surpassing 500 million weekly active users this spring—more than 70% of AI app downloads globally in markets where it competes.
The bank also cited India as a key growth market where OpenAI is already overtaking Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google.
Additionally, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/05/45602719/openais-acquisition-of-jony-ives-startup-poses-threat-to-apples-dominance">OpenAI's $6.5 billion acquisition</a> of Jony Ive's hardware startup could create a hardware-software "flywheel," driving revenue through devices and more profitable subscriptions.
Why It Matters: This marks the first time JPMorgan has analyzed a private tech firm like OpenAI, underscoring the company's growing influence.
However, the note also questions whether OpenAI's lead is sustainable. Having the "best AI model" is not a robust moat," the analysts warned, noting that model performance is converging across competitors.
Meanwhile, on Monday, it was reported that six months after its White House debut, the $500 billion Stargate project—a joint <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46534661/500-billion-stumble-softbank-openais-massive-ai-vision-faces-setbacks">AI infrastructure venture</a> between OpenAI and SoftBank Group (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBF#OTC">SFTBF</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBY#OTC">SFTBY</a>)—has stalled.
Despite promises of a $100 billion immediate investment, it has yet to secure a major <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45898547/openai-looks-to-raise-40-billion-from-global-investors-including-saudi-arabias-pif-indias-reliance-industries-to-accelerate-ai-models-and-stargate-report">data center deal</a> and is now focusing on a smaller facility in Ohio.
As per the report, disagreements over structure, control and strategy between OpenAI and SoftBank have led to delays and scaled-back ambitions, with leadership tensions between Sam Altman and Masayoshi Son slowing progress.
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OpenAI Is Spending Billions To Stay Ahead In AI—But JPMorgan Warns This 'Vibe Spending' Could Push Investors To Their Limit

The recent surge in high-beta stocks, including those in Jim Cramer&#8216;s &#8216;PARC&#8217; acronym, has raised concerns among analysts. JPMorgan&#8216;s strategist, Dubravko Lakos-Bujas, has issued a warning about the potential risks associated with this trend.
What Happened: The &#8220;PARC&#8221; stocks, a term coined by Cramer, are Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>), Applovin Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>), Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), and Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>). These stocks are characterized by their momentum and tenuous links to traditional valuation metrics, as <a href="https://www.marketwatch.com/story/palantir-coinbase-and-these-other-volatile-stocks-are-too-crowded-says-jpmorgan-heres-the-trade-to-make-instead-363caad2">per</a> a MarketWatch report.
The bank has identified a group of high-beta stocks. The list includes two of Cramer's PARC picks, Palantir and Coinbase, along with retail investor favorites like Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
Lakos-Bujas and his team at JPMorgan have pinpointed three occasions this year when investment style factors underwent &#8220;extreme crowding episodes.&#8221;&nbsp;They noted that the recent surge in high-beta stocks, which are more volatile than the market, is the fastest move from the 25th to the 100th percentile in three decades.
The latest episode, now at the 100th percentile, centers on high-beta stocks. The team believes that this overcrowding is not sustainable and poses a risk to the broader market. They also observed a decrease in short interest in high-beta stocks, suggesting that investors are not adequately hedged against potential selloffs.
&#8220;While&nbsp;some argue high-beta crowding could&nbsp;persist, we believe the current&nbsp;100%-tile crowding based on our&nbsp;quantitative analysis not only presents&nbsp;a risk for this crowded&nbsp;segment, but is also&nbsp;a red flag for the&nbsp;broader market implying there is&nbsp;rising complacency in the short&nbsp;term,&#8221; the JPMorgan team wrote.
As an alternative, the team suggests investors consider going long on&nbsp;Low Vol Aristocrats, which have&nbsp;underperformed the market by 19%&nbsp;since April 8.&nbsp;Their top five stocks in&nbsp;this category include&nbsp;Coca-Cola Co.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>),&nbsp;Allegion PLC&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALLE#NYSE">ALLE</a>),&nbsp;Intercontinental Exchange Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICE#NYSE">ICE</a>),&nbsp;CME Group Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CME#NASDAQ">CME</a>), and&nbsp;Cboe Global Markets Inc.&nbsp;(CBOE: CBOE).
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Why It Matters: The &#8216;PARC&#8217; stocks have been a hot topic in the market, with Cramer&#8217;s new acronym sparking discussions. The stocks have been performing well, with Coinbase hitting a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46408794/parc-stock-coinbase-hits-100-billion-market-capitalization-as-bitcoin-rally-powers-crypto-linked-equities">market capitalization</a> of $100 billion&nbsp;and Robinhood showing&nbsp;strong <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46419665/cramers-parc-playbook-robinhoods-breakout-potential-outshines-the-meme-stock-pack">technical performance</a>.
Meanwhile, Tech bull Daniel Ives has unveiled his top five stock picks for the second half of 2025, reaffirming his view that the "golden age of tech" is underway, driven by the accelerating artificial intelligence (AI) revolution.
In a post on X, Ives named Nvidia, Palantir Technologies, Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) and Tesla as his top selections for the rest of the year.
However, JPMorgan&#8217;s warning about the potential risks associated with high-beta stocks could signal a shift in market sentiment. Investors may want to consider alternative strategies, such as low volatility stocks, which JPMorgan believes present an attractive risk/reward.
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Nvidia, Tesla And Few Of Jim Cramer's 'PARC' Stocks Are 'Red Flag' For Market, JPMorgan Warns: What's The Smarter Trade Instead?

Venture capitalist and vocal cryptocurrency advocate Chamath Palihapitiya expressed excitement Monday on receiving a rare commemorative cryptocurrency credit card from Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>)
What happened: Palihapitiya took to X, flaunting a special edition Coinbase One Card, which is engraved with Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/25/01/42789566/happy-birthday-bitcoin-16-fun-facts-about-leading-cryptocurrency">Genesis block</a> mined by the enigmatic Satoshi Nakamoto.
"Excited to get my own in the fall, which comes with 4% back via Bitcoin. Long live BTC!," Palihapitiya said.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Coinbase sent me one of their rare commemorative Satoshi Nakamoto Coinbase One cards (1 of 21). Excited to get my own in the fall which comes with 4% back via Bitcoin. Long live BTC! Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/coinbase?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coinbase</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/brian_armstrong?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@brian_armstrong</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/immuneeb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@immuneeb</a> <a href="https://t.co/fhRrCfqgYU">pic.twitter.com/fhRrCfqgYU</a>
&mdash; Chamath Palihapitiya (@chamath) <a href="https://twitter.com/chamath/status/1947234761547604389?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The card, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/45919626/coinbase-ceo-brian-armstrong-teases-crypto-credit-card-powered-by-american-express-bitcoin-cashbacks-offered-but-heres-the-catch">set to launch in the fall of 2025</a>, is powered by payments giant American Express Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) and promises up to 4% in Bitcoin rewards for every purchase.
However, there are certain caveats. The card would be available only to those having its premium subscription service, Coinbase One, annual memberships of which start at $49.99/year.
Moreover, Coinbase clarified that it reserves the right to decide which transactions are eligible for rewards.
Price Action:&nbsp; At the time of writing, BTC was exchanging hands at $117,014, down 1.26% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
Shares of Coinbase rose 0.56% in after-hours trading after closing 1.47% lower at $413.63&nbsp; during Monday&#8217;s regular trading session. Year-to-date, the stock has grown over 66%.
As of this writing, COIN ranked high on the Momentum and Growth metrics. Want to check how other cryptocurrency-focused stocks fare in these categories? Explore&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings</a>.
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Quick service restaurant (QSR) company Domino's Pizza Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DPZ#NASDAQ">DPZ</a>) says that it is structurally equipped to win as consumers increasingly chase value.
Check out the current price of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DPZ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DPZ stock here</a>.
What Happened: During its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/market-summary/25/07/46525176/nasdaq-surges-over-100-points-dominos-shares-fall-after-q2-results">second quarter earnings</a> call on Monday, the company&#8217;s CEO, Russell Weiner, declared that &#8220;When consumers are looking for value, that&#8217;s actually a big pro for us because I think we&#8217;re set up… better than anybody else to get through this.&#8221;
Weiner further believes that while these trends are headwinds for other brands, &#8220;they end up being tailwinds for Domino&#8217;s,&#8221; due to its integrated supply chains.
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According to Weiner, rather than using discounts as a defensive move, the company is using its pricing strategy to drive growth. &#8220;We&#8217;re doing it because we think we can grow. And I think other folks are doing it because they&#8217;re on defense. And a little bit treading water,&#8221; Weiner said.
The company credits its ability to thrive when margins are under pressure to its cost structure and scale. This includes its supply chain, strong franchise profitability, and an outsized ad budget.
&#8220;We have best-in-class franchise economics,&#8221; CFO Sandeep Reddy says, adding that the company&#8217;s advertising budget was now the biggest among pizza QSRs, aimed at supporting and driving value to the company&#8217;s franchisees. 
Weiner also laid out four principles behind Domino's promotional pricing, starting with consistency, data-driven price testing, staying aligned with consumer income, something he calls &#8220;talk value.&#8221; He says, &#8220;If consumers aren&#8217;t getting a raise, they don&#8217;t want you to.&#8221;
Why It Matters: Domino's value-focused strategy stands out as more Americans opt to cook at home, now at the highest level since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Several other fast food giants are feeling the heat as a result, with McDonald&#8217;s Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) CEO, Chris Kempczinski, saying during the company&#8217;s recent first quarter earnings call, that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/05/45336128/a-divided-economy-mcdonalds-ceo-says-rich-keep-dining-out-but-average-income-consumers-feeling-economic-anxiety">low-income diners were down</a> &#8220;nearly double digits,&#8221; with middle-income consumers falling just as much. 
Burger King&#8217;s parent company, Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:&nbsp;QSR), <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/retail-sales/25/06/45738876/americans-are-cooking-at-home-more-than-ever-since-covid-and-they-want-ingredients-that-stretch-their-budget">missed its sales estimates</a> during the first quarter, as it notes that customers were steering their inflation-hit dollars towards groceries.
Domino&#8217;s released its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/market-summary/25/07/46525176/nasdaq-surges-over-100-points-dominos-shares-fall-after-q2-results">second quarter results</a> on Monday, reporting $1.15 billion in revenue, ahead of consensus estimates at $1.14 billion. The earnings per share (EPS) stood at $3.81, which, however, fell short of estimates at $3.93.
Price Action: The stock is down 0.80% on Monday, trading at $462.24, following its earnings results. and is down another 0.91% after hours.
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According to Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings, Domino&#8217;s scores well on Momentum, but does poorly across other metrics. It has a favorable price trend in the long term. Click <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">here</a> for deeper insights into the stock, alongside its performance relative to peers and competitors in the QSR space.
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Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFLI#NASDAQ">DFLI</a>) shares witnessed a 33.55% surge in pre-market session, following the company&#8217;s decision to eliminate its Series A preferred stock.
Check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DFLI">how DFLI stock is trading here</a>.&nbsp;
What Happened: After the company announced the elimination of its Series A Convertible Preferred stock on Sunday, the stock of Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp jumped by <a href="https://www.google.com/finance/quote/DFLI:NASDAQ?sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjCpq297M-OAxUJXGwGHX1vED8Q3ecFegQIHBAb">56.76% to $0.27</a> in the regular-trading session on Monday.
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp, a Nevada-based lithium battery technology company, also eliminated its related obligations in exchange for <a href="https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0001847986/e809433f-fda7-4866-8a84-ff23e6110dea.pdf">2.1 million common shares</a>. This strategic decision was well-received by the market, leading to a substantial increase in the company&#8217;s stock value.
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Why It Matters: The elimination of the Series A preferred stock has been a significant development for Dragonfly Energy. This move has had a notable impact on the company&#8217;s stock since it was announced on Sunday.
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp&#8217;s stock value has been fluctuating in recent months. Earlier in May,&nbsp; the company&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45451429/dragonfly-energy-hldgs-q1-eps-0-93-beats-1-48-estimate-sales-13-36m-miss-14-35m-estimate">first quarter earnings per share (EPS) of $(0.93) beat the $(1.48) estimate</a>, but its sales of $13.36M missed the $14.35M estimate. This led to Canaccord Genuity (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCORF#OTC">CCORF</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45466255/canaccord-genuity-maintains-buy-on-dragonfly-energy-hldgs-lowers-price-target-to-1-5">lowering its price target</a> for Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp to $1.5, citing the company&#8217;s disappointing first quarter sales.
This development is also crucial for the company as it seeks to navigate the challenges posed by its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45451471/dragonfly-energy-hldgs-sees-q2-sales-14-800m-vs-16-43m-est">lower-than-expected sales</a>.&nbsp;
Price Action: According to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data, DFLI soared 56.76%% to $0.27 on Monday, followed by an additional 33.55% gain in pre-market hours, reaching $0.36.   
According to Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings, DFLI stock indicates a short-term uptick. Know how the stock fares on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-4/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">other parameters here</a>.
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<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• PulteGroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHM#NYSE">PHM</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.97 per share on revenue of $4.40 billion. 
• RTX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.44 per share on revenue of $20.64 billion. 
• Hope Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOPE#NASDAQ">HOPE</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.21 per share on revenue of $131.11 million. 
• General Motors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $2.41 per share on revenue of $45.57 billion. 
• D.R. Horton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $2.91 per share on revenue of $8.79 billion. 
• Tenet Healthcare (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THC#NYSE">THC</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $2.86 per share on revenue of $5.16 billion. 
• Northrop Grumman (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $6.69 per share on revenue of $10.12 billion. 
• Lockheed Martin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $6.54 per share on revenue of $18.57 billion. 
• Invesco (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVZ#NYSE">IVZ</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.39 per share on revenue of $1.10 billion. 
• Synchrony Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYF#NYSE">SYF</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.71 per share on revenue of $4.03 billion. 
• Philip Morris Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.85 per share on revenue of $10.30 billion. 
• Complete Solaria (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPWR#NASDAQ">SPWR</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.01 per share on revenue of $85.00 million. 
• PACCAR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCAR#NASDAQ">PCAR</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.34 per share on revenue of $6.95 billion. 
• MSCI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSCI#NYSE">MSCI</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $4.12 per share on revenue of $767.15 million. 
• Old National (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONB#NASDAQ">ONB</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.51 per share on revenue of $622.93 million. 
• The Interpublic Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPG#NYSE">IPG</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.56 per share on revenue of $2.16 billion. 
• Halliburton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.56 per share on revenue of $5.43 billion. 
• Avery Dennison (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVY#NYSE">AVY</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $2.41 per share on revenue of $2.23 billion. 
• MakeMyTrip (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMYT#NASDAQ">MMYT</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.42 per share on revenue of $288.14 million. 
• Capital City Bank Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCBG#NASDAQ">CCBG</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.80 per share on revenue of $62.25 million. 
• Valmont Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMI#NYSE">VMI</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $4.76 per share on revenue of $1.03 billion. 
• Sherwin-Williams (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHW#NYSE">SHW</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $3.79 per share on revenue of $6.30 billion. 
• Pentair (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNR#NYSE">PNR</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.33 per share on revenue of $1.11 billion. 
• Peoples Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEBO#NASDAQ">PEBO</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.77 per share on revenue of $113.08 million. 
• Mercantile Bank (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBWM#NASDAQ">MBWM</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.24 per share on revenue of $60.17 million. 
• Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.83 per share on revenue of $12.57 billion. 
• KeyCorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEY#NYSE">KEY</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.34 per share on revenue of $1.80 billion. 
• IQVIA Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IQV#NYSE">IQV</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.66 per share on revenue of $3.96 billion. 
• Genuine Parts (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPC#NYSE">GPC</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $2.07 per share on revenue of $6.11 billion. 
• Forestar Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOR#NYSE">FOR</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.77 per share on revenue of $395.20 million. 
• First BanCorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FBP#NYSE">FBP</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.46 per share on revenue of $251.62 million. 
• Equifax (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFX#NYSE">EFX</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.92 per share on revenue of $1.51 billion. 
• Danaher (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHR#NYSE">DHR</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.64 per share on revenue of $5.84 billion. 
• Quest Diagnostics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DGX#NYSE">DGX</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.57 per share on revenue of $2.72 billion. 
• Community Financial Sys (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBU#NYSE">CBU</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.02 per share on revenue of $202.48 million. 
• Badger Meter (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMI#NYSE">BMI</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.22 per share on revenue of $235.90 million. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• Orrstown Financial Servs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORRF#NASDAQ">ORRF</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.98 per share on revenue of $51.98 million. 
• Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISRG#NASDAQ">ISRG</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.93 per share on revenue of $2.35 billion. 
• Core Natural Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNR#NYSE">CNR</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.90 per share on revenue of $4.34 billion. 
• Capital One Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $3.56 per share on revenue of $12.51 billion. 
• Enphase Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.62 per share on revenue of $358.02 million. 
• Manhattan Associates (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MANH#NASDAQ">MANH</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.13 per share on revenue of $263.49 million. 
• PennyMac Financial Servs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFSI#NYSE">PFSI</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $3.07 per share on revenue of $551.41 million. 
• Matador Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTDR#NYSE">MTDR</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.34 per share on revenue of $905.51 million. 
• Range Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RRC#NYSE">RRC</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.65 per share on revenue of $714.71 million. 
• Northpointe Bancshares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NPB#NYSE">NPB</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.52 per share on revenue of $57.61 million. 
• EQT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.43 per share on revenue of $1.78 billion. 
• Canadian National Railway (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNI#NYSE">CNI</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.37 per share on revenue of $3.16 billion. 
• Pegasystems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEGA#NASDAQ">PEGA</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.19 per share on revenue of $367.24 million. 
• PennyMac Mortgage IT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PMT#NYSE">PMT</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.36 per share on revenue of $94.33 million. 
• Chubb (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CB#NYSE">CB</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $5.92 per share on revenue of $13.45 billion. 
• East West Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWBC#NASDAQ">EWBC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $2.23 per share on revenue of $700.82 million. 
• CoStar Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSGP#NASDAQ">CSGP</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.10 per share on revenue of $771.82 million. 
• Karooooo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KARO#NASDAQ">KARO</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.45 per share on revenue of $71.47 million. 
• SAP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAP#NYSE">SAP</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.63 per share on revenue of $10.39 billion. 
• Weatherford International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFRD#NASDAQ">WFRD</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.98 per share on revenue of $1.19 billion. 
• Vicor (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VICR#NASDAQ">VICR</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.18 per share on revenue of $96.43 million. 
• Usana Health Sciences (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USNA#NYSE">USNA</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.54 per share on revenue of $225.20 million. 
• Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.32 per share on revenue of $4.31 billion. 
• Trustmark (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRMK#NASDAQ">TRMK</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.86 per share on revenue of $200.74 million. 
• Renasant (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RNST#NYSE">RNST</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.74 per share on revenue of $262.07 million. 
• National Bank Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NBHC#NYSE">NBHC</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.80 per share on revenue of $109.81 million. 
• KKR Real Est Finance Tr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KREF#NYSE">KREF</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.07 per share on revenue of $31.90 million. 
• Hanmi Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAFC#NASDAQ">HAFC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.61 per share on revenue of $65.58 million. 
• First Bank (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRBA#NASDAQ">FRBA</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.42 per share on revenue of $35.27 million. 
• Cathay General (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CATY#NASDAQ">CATY</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.10 per share on revenue of $196.36 million. 
• Cal-Maine Foods (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NASDAQ">CALM</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $5.29 per share on revenue of $877.03 million. 
• First Busey (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BUSE#NASDAQ">BUSE</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.62 per share on revenue of $193.20 million. 
• Baker Hughes (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKR#NASDAQ">BKR</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.55 per share on revenue of $6.63 billion. 
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Former Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) executives are reportedly launching Founders Films, a Dallas-based production company aimed at creating content celebrating American military operations and challenging Hollywood&#8217;s liberal tilt.
What Happened: Palantir Chief Technology Officer Shyam Sankar, early employee Ryan Podolsky, and investor Christian Garrett are raising capital for the venture, which plans to produce films with &#8220;nationalistic bent and unsubtle political overtones,&#8221; according to a confidential <a href="https://www.semafor.com/article/07/20/2025/founders-films-aims-to-remake-hollywood-with-patriotism-palantir-and-ayn-rand">pitch</a> deck obtained by Semafor. 
The company&#8217;s mission includes backing &#8220;projects about American exceptionalism&#8221; and naming &#8220;America&#8217;s enemies.&#8221;
The timing coincides with Palantir&#8217;s remarkable <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46461020/palantir-bull-sees-562-upside-500-is-the-lowest-the-stock-can-be-in-5-years-says-wall-street-still-doesnt-get-it">stock performance, surging 433% over the past year</a> to trade around $151. Mizuho Securities recently upgraded PLTR from underperform to neutral, citing &#8220;stunning&#8221; execution despite valuation concerns at 97 times enterprise-value-to-sales.
Founders Films&#8217; proposed slate includes &#8220;102 Minutes,&#8221; depicting World Trade Center evacuations on 9/11, a three-part &#8220;Atlas Shrugged&#8221; adaptation, and &#8220;Operation: Pineapple Express&#8221; about Afghanistan withdrawal. Several projects focus on Israeli military operations, including &#8220;Roaring Lion&#8221; about attacks against Iran, according to the report.
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Why It Matters: The venture reflects broader conservative media expansion, joining companies like Daily Wire in challenging traditional Hollywood dominance. Dallas Sonnier, whose Daily Wire productions include &#8220;Am I Racist?&#8221; grossing $12 million, welcomed the competition.
Sankar, Palantir&#8217;s 13th employee recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/45062012/palantirs-shyam-sankar-backs-trumps-executive-orders-to-prioritize-commercial-tech-in-federal-contracts-the-default-is-commercial-and-this-time-it-has-teeth">considered for a Trump administration research role</a>, advocates for entertainment &#8220;unafraid of offending Chinese audiences.&#8221; In his Substack, he called for studios to &#8220;choose America&#8221; and return to 1980s blockbusters like &#8220;Red Dawn.&#8221;
Artificial intelligence features prominently in the Founders&#8217; strategy. The pitch deck notes &#8220;AI production and filmmaking will reduce costs for those who can wield it,&#8221; potentially allowing independent filmmakers to bypass traditional financing challenges.
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Palantir Veterans Set To Launch Founders Films With Pro-America, AI-Powered Slate — 9/11 Rescue Story In Pipeline: Report

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) noted a significant surge in its AI Connect offerings during its second quarter earnings call, with the sales funnel nearly doubling to $2 billion since its launch earlier this year.
Check out the current price of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VZ">VZ stock here</a>. 
What Happened: This rapid growth highlights strong market demand for the company&#8217;s next-generation enterprise solutions, particularly those designed to facilitate AI inferencing – the real-time application of AI models.
Chairman and CEO Hans Vestberg emphasized the strategic importance of this development. &#8220;Our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/01/43222744/verizon-launches-ai-connect-as-mckinsey-predicts-that-60-70-of-ai-workload-will-shift-from-training-to-inferencing-by-2030">AI Connect</a> offerings are also generating strong interest. Our sales funnel has nearly doubled to $2 billion since launch earlier this year,&#8221; Vestberg stated.
The company is leveraging its robust network infrastructure, including extensive fiber and C-band deployment, to provide the high-bandwidth capacity and diverse routes necessary for demanding AI workloads.
&#8220;While these are often complex deals with longer sales cycles, we&#8217;re actively engaged in several sizable opportunities,&#8221; Vestberg added, signaling continued growth prospects in this specialized segment.
This momentum underscores Verizon&#8217;s unique position to support the evolving landscape of AI, where compute power at the network edge becomes essential for widespread real-time application.
The company&#8217;s infrastructure build, including its C-band deployment being ahead of schedule, directly supports these advanced capabilities.
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Why It Matters: Verizon&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46518842/verizons-premium-plans-drive-higher-profit-projections-after-solid-quarter">second quarter revenue</a> hit $34.5 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.22 beat estimates, driven by strong wireless and broadband growth.
Verizon reaffirmed its expectation for wireless service revenue to grow between 2.0% and 2.8%. The company adjusted its earnings per share outlook from $4.59 to $4.73, down to $4.64 to $4.73, which is slightly below the consensus estimate of $4.68, due to strong demand for its premium plans.
Verizon anticipates free cash flow for 2025 to be between $19.5 billion and $20.5 billion, up from the previous range of $17.5 billion to $18.5 billion.
It also expects operating cash flow to range from $37.0 billion to $39.0 billion, an increase from the earlier projection of $35 billion to $37 billion, while maintaining its capital expenditure forecast at $17.5 billion to $18.5 billion. These projections do not account for the potential acquisition of Frontier Communications Parent.
Price Action: VZ shares rose 4.04% on Monday after the results. They were up by (5.67% on a year-to-date basis and 8.70% over the last year.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings shows that VZ had a weaker price trend over the short, medium, and long term. Its momentum ranking was moderate, and its value ranking was at the 42.92th percentile. The details of other metrics are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-3/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">available here</a>.
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, ended higher on Monday. The SPY was up 0.19% at $628.77, while the QQQ advanced 0.52% to $564.17, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
On Monday, the futures of the S&amp;P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow Jones indices were mixed.
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Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>) will release earnings results for the second quarter, after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TXN/earnings">closing bell on Tuesday, July 22.</a>
Analysts expect the Dallas, Texas-based company to report quarterly earnings at $1.33 per share, up from $1.22 per share in the year-ago period. Texas Instruments projects to report quarterly revenue at $4.32 billion, compared to $3.82 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On July 17, the company's board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.36 per share of common stock.
Texas Instruments shares fell 1% to close at $214.57 on Monday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/txn/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>UBS analyst Timothy Arcuri maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $245 to $255 on July 14, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 80%.</li>
<li>Mizuho analyst Vijay Rakesh maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $170 to $205 on July 8, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 78%.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Christopher Danely maintained a Buy rating and increased the price target from $220 to $260 on July 7, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 80%.</li>
<li>Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Matthew Prisco maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $170 to $200 on June 18, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Joseph Moore maintained an Underweight rating and increased the price target from $146 to $148 on April 24, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.</li>
</ul>
Considering buying TXN stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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Texas Instruments Likely To Report Higher Q2 Earnings; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

In a strategic move,&nbsp;Universal Music Group N.V.&nbsp;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UMGNF#OTC">UMGNF</a>), the world&#8217;s largest music label, has&nbsp;confidentially filed for a U.S.&nbsp;listing.
What Happened:&nbsp;UMG, which is primarily listed in the Netherlands, has initiated the process for a U.S. listing, as reported by&nbsp;Reuters. The company has not disclosed&nbsp;the size of the U.S.&nbsp;offering or the amount it intends to raise.
One of UMG's key shareholders, the Pershing Square fund headed by billionaire Bill Ackman, had earlier pushed for the company to go public in the United States.
UMG&#8217;s star-studded roster includes&nbsp;Taylor Swift,&nbsp;Billie Eilish,&nbsp;Drake,&nbsp;The Weeknd,&nbsp;Ariana Grande and&nbsp;Harry Styles.
More companies are seeking U.S. listings to take advantage of the strong rebound in American equity markets, after a temporary slowdown caused by uncertainty over President Donald Trump&#8216;s tariff policies.
Confidential filings allow companies to keep their financial and strategic details private while coordinating with regulators and assessing investor interest ahead of making the information public.
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Why It Matters: This move comes after Bill Ackman, a non-Executive Director, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45401638/howard-hughes-rises-nearly-3-in-pre-market-as-bill-ackman-exits-from-universal-music-groups-board-to-prioritize-new-investments">stepped down </a>from the Board of Directors of Universal Music Group to focus on new obligations towards Howard Hughes Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HHH#NYSE">HHH</a>).
Furthermore, the company&#8217;s decision to list in the U.S. could potentially boost its visibility and market presence, especially considering the recent success of its artists. For instance, Taylor Swift&#8217;s recent acquisition of her <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/entertainment/25/06/45783291/spotify-early-winner-from-taylor-swift-buying-back-old-albums-a-love-story-for-fans-streaming-company">old albums</a> led to a surge in streams of her old songs, benefiting streaming platforms like Spotify Technology (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>).
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Bill Ackman-Backed Universal Music Group Files For US Listing

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) will release earnings results for the second quarter, before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/noc/earnings">opening bell on Tuesday, July 22.</a>
Analysts expect the Falls Church, Virginia-based company to report quarterly earnings at $6.68 per share, up from $6.36 per share in the year-ago period. Northrop Grumman projects to report quarterly revenue at $10.15 billion, compared to $10.22 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Northrop Grumman, in an exchange filing, said that on May 29, it had issued $1 billion in new senior notes, split evenly between two tranches maturing in 2030 and 2035.
Northrop Grumman shares fell 0.7% to close at $515.29 on Monday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NOC/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>Deutsche Bank analyst Scott Deuschle downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold and cut the price target from $580 to $542 on July 8, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 81%.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Matthew Akers maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $547 to $525 on April 24, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.</li>
<li>RBC Capital analyst Ken Herbert maintained an Outperform rating and slashed the price target from $575 to $550 on April 23, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.</li>
<li>Truist Securities analyst Michael Ciarmoli maintained a Buy rating and cut the price target from $600 to $550 on April 23, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 85%.</li>
<li>Susquehanna analyst Charles Minervino maintained a Positive rating and cut the price target from $557 to $540 on April 23, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
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Considering buying NOC stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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Sasol Reports Improved Q4 FY25 Sales With Higher Liquid Fuels Volumes, Stronger External Gas Demand, And Increased Revenue In International Chemicals Despite Lower Year-on-Year Prices

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) is back under the scrutiny of authorities as the California DMV, or Department of Motor Vehicles, filed a lawsuit to ban Tesla from selling cars in the state for 30 days over false advertising.
Check out the current price of <a href="https://benzinga.com/quote/tsla">TSLA stock here</a>.
What Happened: The DMV claims that Elon Musk's EV giant has misled consumers about the capabilities of Tesla's Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features, Electrek reported <a href="https://electrek.co/2025/07/21/tesla-tsla-might-lose-right-sell-cars-california-false-advertising-lawsuit/">on</a> Monday.
The DMV launched a probe into Tesla in 2021 for misleading advertising and officially sent in an inquiry to the company in 2022, asking Tesla to respond to "creating incorrect perceptions" about its systems, the report suggests.
However, Tesla states that the alerts in the FSD or Autopilot system, asking drivers to be attentive, should be enough to offset any misleading statements. A court has now scheduled a 5-day hearing and the DMV is pursuing a 30-day suspension of Tesla's dealer license in the state, the report says.
"The Department seeks an order suspending Respondent's manufacturer and dealer licenses for not less than thirty (30) days," the DMV appeal to the court states.
Why It Matters: Any suspension on Tesla's sales could prove to be detrimental for the company, which has experienced a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46436501/ev-prices-drop-2-8-in-june-as-incentives-surge-amid-tumbling-tesla-sales">12.6% decline in sales </a>in the U.S. during Q2, but remains a segment leader with 44% EV market share.
Tesla's sales, however, have experienced a rebound in China, where the company recorded over 12.3k insured registrations in July's second week. Tesla also filed for a long-range <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/07/46460445/elon-musk-led-tesla-files-for-model-3-trim-in-china-with-500-mile-range-amid-surge-in-sales-report">Model 3+ trim in China</a>, offering over 500 miles on a single charge.
The automaker also shared that it recorded over <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46512836/elon-musks-tesla-announces-3-million-model-3-units-sold-worldwide">3 million Model 3 units</a> sold worldwide. This comes in after Tesla's Q2 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46239998/dan-ives-hails-teslas-better-than-expected-q2-deliveries-says-fireworks-come-early-for-elon-musk-led-ev-giant">deliveries fared better</a> than what was expected by experts.
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Burke Products Selects Datavault AI To Deliver Advanced Data And Acoustic Technology Solutions Across National Defense Contracts

SHOT

Reported Earlier, Safety Shot Prices $10.6M Registered Direct Offering Of 28,648,648 Common Shares At $0.37 Per Share With Institutional Investor Participation

For the full year 2025, the Company expects:
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Updated Guidance</td>
<td>Prior Guidance</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Full Year 2025 Guidance</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASM growth (YoY)</td>
<td>~7%</td>
<td>8% to 9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EBITDAR margin</td>
<td>32% to 33%</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAPEX (1)</td>
<td>~$250 million</td>
<td>~$250 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Average USD/MXN rate</td>
<td>~Ps. 19.65</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Average U.S. Gulf Coast jet fuel price</td>
<td>~$2.10</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="3">(1) CAPEX net of financed fleet predelivery payments.</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
For the third quarter of 2025, the Company expects:
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<td>3Q'25</td>
<td>3Q'24 (2)</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3Q'25 Guidance</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASM growth (YoY)</td>
<td>~6%</td>
<td>-14.4%&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TRASM</td>
<td>~$8.6 cents</td>
<td>$9.38 cents</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CASM ex fuel</td>
<td>~$5.5 cents</td>
<td>$5.39 cents</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EBITDAR margin</td>
<td>32% to 33%</td>
<td>38.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Average USD/MXN rate</td>
<td>~Ps. 19.00</td>
<td>Ps. 18.92</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Average U.S. Gulf Coast jet fuel price</td>
<td>~$2.20</td>
<td>$2.24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="3">(2) For convenience purposes, actual reported figures for 3Q'24 are included.</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
The full year and third quarter 2025 outlooks presented above include the compensation that Volaris expects to receive for the projected grounded aircraft resulting from the GTF engine inspections, in accordance with the Company's agreement with Pratt &amp; Whitney.
The Company's outlook is subject to unforeseen disruptions, macroeconomic factors, or other negative impacts that may affect its business and is based on several assumptions, including the foregoing, which are subject to change and may be outside the control of the Company and its management. The Company's expectations may change if actual results vary from these assumptions. There can be no assurances that Volaris will achieve these results.

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Reported Earlier, Volaris Lowers Full-Year 2025 ASM Growth Forecast to ~7%, Maintains $250M Capex And 32%–33% EBITDAR Margin Outlook; Q3 Guidance Sees ~6% ASM Growth, $8.6 Cents TRASM, and $5.5 Cents CASM ex-Fuel Amid Continued GTF Compensation Impact

Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) will release earnings results for the second quarter before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PM/earnings">opening bell on Tuesday, July 22.</a>
Analysts expect the Stamford, Connecticut-based company to report quarterly earnings at $1.86 per share, up from $1.59 per share in the year-ago period. Philip Morris is projected to report quarterly revenue of $10.33 billion, compared to $9.47 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On June 13, Philip Morris International declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.35 per share.
Philip Morris shares gained 1% to close at $180.48 on Monday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GM/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>Citigroup analyst Simon Hales maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $188 to $200 on July 10, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 60%.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Jared Dinges maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $175 to $190 on July 10, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Gaurav Jain maintained an Overweight rating and increased the price target from $220 to $225 on July 10, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Lisa Lewandowski maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $182 to $200 on June 4, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>Stifel analyst Matthew Smith maintained a Buy rating and increased the price target from $168 to $186 on April 24, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 60%</li>
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Considering buying PM stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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Top Wall Street Forecasters Revamp Philip Morris Expectations Ahead Of Q2 Earnings

Former&nbsp;Federal Reserve&nbsp;Chairs&nbsp;Ben Bernanke&nbsp;and&nbsp;Janet Yellen&nbsp;have cautioned that President&nbsp;Donald Trump&#8216;s ongoing pressure on the current Fed chief,&nbsp;Jerome Powell, could have dire long-term consequences for the U.S. economy.
What Happened: Bernanke and Yellen, in an op-ed published by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/21/opinion/federal-reserve-independence-trump.html">The New York Times</a>&nbsp;on Monday, emphasized the importance of maintaining the central bank&#8217;s independence. They urged Trump to select a successor for Powell who would continue to uphold this independence.
The ex-Fed chairs stated, &#8220;President&nbsp;Trump, like all Americans, is&nbsp;entitled to express his views&nbsp;on monetary policy. He will&nbsp;have a chance to put&nbsp;his stamp on the Federal&nbsp;Reserve by nominating someone to&nbsp;succeed Mr. Powell when his&nbsp;term ends next spring.&#8221;
They further advised Trump to nominate a candidate who would &#8220;keep an appropriate distance between&nbsp;the Fed and short-term politics,&#8221; and&nbsp;is committed to preserving the&nbsp;Fed&#8217;s&nbsp;independence in monetary policy decision&nbsp;making.
Citing past instances, Bernanke and Yellen cautioned that if the Fed&#8217;s decisions are swayed by political pressure rather than data, it could result in &#8220;inevitably higher inflation and economic damage.&#8221; They noted that such actions could erode public confidence, leading to higher&nbsp;borrowing costs for everyone, including&nbsp;home buyers, businesses, and the government.
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Why It Matters: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's second term ends in May, and Trump has expressed interest in replacing him. Despite the legal and market-related risks of doing so, Trump is expected to nominate someone more aligned with his policy goals.
This op-ed comes amid a series of criticisms and warnings from financial experts and former government officials about Trump&#8217;s economic policies.
Janet Yellen, who served as the Fed Chair under former President Barack Obama, has been a vocal critic of Trump&#8217;s economic policies. In a recent interview with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44760306/former-treasury-secretary-janet-yellen-says-trump-has-taken-a-wrecking-ball-to-the-economy-couldnt-think-of-a-more-devastating-economic-agenda">CNN</a>, she described Trump&#8217;s policies as the &#8220;worst self-inflicted wound&#8221; on a well-functioning economy.
Meanwhile, economist&nbsp;Peter Schiff&nbsp;has accused Trump of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46512725/peter-schiff-says-trump-wants-fed-chair-jerome-powell-to-do-exactly-what-he-accused-janet-yellen-of-doing-for-obama-a-dangerous-step">hypocrisy</a>&nbsp;regarding the Federal Reserve&#8217;s interest rate policy, stating that Trump&#8217;s demands mirror what he had previously condemned.
Another former Trump advisor, economist&nbsp;Judy Shelton, has also criticized the Federal Reserve, calling for a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46535742/ex-trump-advisor-judy-shelton-slams-federal-reserves-900-billion-losses-says-violates-the-norms-to-have-a-fed-chair-who-cant-be-fired">structural overhaul</a>&nbsp;and questioning the notion of central bank independence.
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Renowned TV host Jim Cramer has suggested that Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>) could be in for a significant revaluation, akin to that of Oracle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>).
What Happened: CNBC&#8217;s Mad Money host Cramer has expressed his belief that Cisco could be in for a substantial revaluation, similar to that of Oracle, as <a href="https://www.insidermonkey.com/blog/cisco-systems-inc-csco-it-could-have-an-oracle-like-revaluation-says-jim-cramer-1572097/#google_vignette">reported</a> by Insider Monkey.
This prediction is based on the company&#8217;s strong performance and its strategic positioning in the AI and cybersecurity sectors.
Cisco has seen a 15.63% increase in its share price this year, largely due to its impressive financial results, including a significant revenue and EPS beat in May.
Cramer has previously highlighted the company&#8217;s potential as the backbone of AI, and in his recent remarks, he emphasized the company&#8217;s role in connecting data centers to other systems.
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Despite acknowledging Cisco&#8217;s potential as an investment, Cramer believes that other AI stocks may offer greater returns with less downside risk.
Why It Matters: This news comes on the heels of a recent report that highlighted Cisco&#8217;s quiet success in the AI sector. The company&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46442422/cisco-is-quietly-beating-the-ai-hype-should-investors-pay-closer-attention">stock has risen by approximately</a> 10.89% in the last six months.
In May, Cisco reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45422303/cisco-shares-climb-after-q3-eps-revenue-beat-estimates-details">quarterly earnings of $0.96 per share</a>, surpassing the analyst consensus estimate of $0.92. Revenue for the quarter reached $14.15 billion, topping Wall Street&#8217;s projection of $14.08 billion and marking an increase from $12.70 billion in the same quarter last year.
Furthermore, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46410415/oracle-to-invest-3-billion-in-ai-and-cloud-infrastructure-expansion-across-germany-netherlands">Oracle&#8217;s recent announcement</a> of a $3 billion investment in AI and cloud infrastructure expansion across Europe also underscores the growing importance of AI in the tech industry.
Price Action: Oracle closed Monday at $234.54, down 0.78%, and slipped another 2.01% in after-hours trading. Meanwhile, Cisco ended the day at $68.34, gaining 0.43% during regular hours and edging up an additional 0.21% after hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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General Motors Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) will release earnings results for the second quarter before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GM/earnings">opening bell on Tuesday, July 22.</a>
Analysts expect the Detroit, Michigan-based company to report quarterly earnings at $2.48 per share, down from $3.06 per share in the year-ago period. General Motors is projected to report quarterly revenue of $46 billion, compared to $47.97 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
The company has beaten analyst estimates for revenue in 12 straight quarters.
General Motors shares fell 0.02% to close at $53.21 on Monday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/gm/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>Piper Sandler analyst Alexander Potter maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $43 to $48 on May 22, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 78%.</li>
<li>Mizuho analyst Vijay Rakesh maintained an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $53 to $58 on May 16, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 78%.</li>
<li>RBC Capital analyst Tom Narayan maintained an Outperform rating and increased the price target from $55 to $57 on May 2, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Michael Ward initiated coverage on the stock with a Buy rating and a price target of $62 on April 23, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%.</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs analyst Mark Delaney maintained a Buy rating and slashed the price target from $73 to $63 on April 10, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%</li>
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Considering buying GM stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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