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  • ManpowerGroup reports Q2 loss amid goodwill impairment charges

    ManpowerGroup reports Q2 loss amid goodwill impairment charges

    ManpowerGroup (NYSE:MAN) posted a net loss for the second quarter on Wednesday, weighed down by an $89 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge, despite steady revenue performance. For the quarter ending June 30, 2025, the company reported a loss of $1.44 per share, compared to earnings of $1.24 per diluted share in the same period last…

  • Clearside Biomedical shares dip after announcing exploration of strategic alternatives

    Clearside Biomedical shares dip after announcing exploration of strategic alternatives

    Clearside Biomedical, Inc. (NASDAQ:CLSD) saw its stock decline 0.7% Thursday following the company’s announcement that it is exploring strategic alternatives to advance its proprietary Suprachoroidal Space (SCS) delivery platform and ophthalmology pipeline. The biopharma firm has engaged Piper Sandler to assist with the evaluation process, which may involve asset sales, licensing deals, monetization, divestitures, or…

  • Abbott’s Q2 revenue surpasses expectations despite share decline

    Abbott’s Q2 revenue surpasses expectations despite share decline

    Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) reported second-quarter earnings that modestly beat analyst forecasts, yet the company’s shares dropped 2.5% following the announcement. The healthcare leader posted adjusted earnings per share of $1.26 for the quarter, slightly above the consensus estimate of $1.25. Revenue reached $11.42 billion, well ahead of the $11.07 billion anticipated by analysts, marking a…

  • Micron shares dip following Goldman Sachs downgrade of SK Hynix

    Micron shares dip following Goldman Sachs downgrade of SK Hynix

    Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) saw its stock drop 3.9% in pre-market trading on Thursday after Goldman Sachs downgraded SK Hynix (KS:000660), a major competitor in the memory chip industry. This downgrade sent waves through the semiconductor sector. Goldman Sachs analyst Giuni Lee lowered SK Hynix’s rating from Buy to Neutral, resulting in a 9% decline in…

  • Travelers surpasses expectations with strong Q2 results

    Travelers surpasses expectations with strong Q2 results

    Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TRV) announced robust second-quarter 2025 core income of $1.5 billion, or $6.51 per diluted share, far exceeding analyst forecasts of $3.60 per share. Revenue for the period totaled $12.12 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $11.62 billion. Following the announcement, the insurance giant’s shares saw a slight decline of 0.23% in pre-market…

  • U.S. Bancorp stock slips despite earnings beat as revenue disappoints

    U.S. Bancorp stock slips despite earnings beat as revenue disappoints

    U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter earnings on Thursday, but the stock slid 2.69% in pre-market trading as overall revenue came in shy of analyst forecasts. The Minneapolis-based lender posted earnings per share of $1.11 for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.07. However, total revenue came in at $6.96 billion, narrowly missing the…

  • Texas Capital Bancshares stock jumps nearly 3% after blowout Q2 earnings

    Texas Capital Bancshares stock jumps nearly 3% after blowout Q2 earnings

    Texas Capital Bancshares (NASDAQ:TCBI) delivered second-quarter results on Thursday that easily topped Wall Street forecasts, thanks to strong loan expansion and improved profitability from interest income. The report sent shares up 2.74% in pre-market trading. The Dallas-based bank reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.63 for Q2 2025, outpacing the consensus estimate of $1.28. Total…

  • Snap-on tops Q2 estimates as U.S. Tools Group drives sales growth

    Snap-on tops Q2 estimates as U.S. Tools Group drives sales growth

    Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE:SNA) delivered stronger-than-expected results for the second quarter, with earnings and revenue both surpassing Wall Street forecasts. The company posted earnings per share of $4.72, above the projected $4.63, while revenue reached $1.18 billion, slightly ahead of the $1.16 billion consensus. A key driver behind the outperformance was Snap-on’s Tools Group, which saw…

  • Roblox Unveils Age Estimation Tech and New Safety Tools for Teens

    Roblox Unveils Age Estimation Tech and New Safety Tools for Teens

    Roblox Corporation (NYSE:RBLX) has rolled out a series of new safety initiatives, including an advanced age estimation system and enhanced parental controls aimed at better protecting teenage users on its platform. Among the updates is a feature called “Trusted Connections,” available to users aged 13 and up. It allows verified users to communicate without content…

  • Marsh McLennan Tops Q2 Forecasts as Revenue Climbs 12%

    Marsh McLennan Tops Q2 Forecasts as Revenue Climbs 12%

    Marsh McLennan (NYSE:MMC) reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter results on Thursday, with revenue up 12% year-over-year and earnings coming in ahead of Wall Street projections. Adjusted earnings per share reached $2.72, beating the analyst consensus of $2.67. Total revenue for the quarter climbed to $7.0 billion, above expectations of $6.94 billion. Following the release, shares in the…