Zoom Communications, Inc.

Сильный индекс, значительно упал. Быки в растерянности.

Strong index, significantly down. The bulls are confused.

Сильный индекс, значительно упал. Рынок не поддерживает быков.

Strong index, significantly down. The market does not support the bulls.

Средний индекс, значительно упал. Отток средств из лонгов увеличился и находится на высоком уровне.

Medium index, significantly down. The outflow of funds from longs has increased and is at a high level.

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the Fidelity Value Factor ETF (Symbol: FVAL) where we have detected an approximate $190.4 million dollar outflow -- that's a 12.1% decrease week over week (from 19,000,000 to 16,700,000). Among the largest underlying components of FVAL, in trading today Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. (Symbol: CTSH) is up about 1.8%, HP Inc (Symbol: HPQ) is up about 0.2%, and Zoom Communications Inc (Symbol: ZM) is up by about 2.6%. For a complete list of holdings, visit the FVAL Holdings page » The chart below shows the one year price performance of FVAL, versus its 200 day moving average:
Looking at the chart above, FVAL's low point in its 52 week range is $67.192 per share, with $83.57 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $83.14. Comparing the most recent share price to the 200 day moving average can also be a useful technical analysis technique -- learn more about the 200 day moving average ».
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand. Each week we monitor the week-over-week change in shares outstanding data, to keep a lookout for those ETFs experiencing notable inflows (many new units created) or outflows (many old units destroyed). Creation of new units will mean the underlying holdings of the ETF need to be purchased, while destruction of units involves selling underlying holdings, so large flows can also impact the individual components held within ETFs.
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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) closed down by -0.02% on Wednesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down by -0.21%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up by +0.05%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) rose +0.02%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) rose +0.08%.
Stock indices settled little changed on Wednesday. The broader market lacked direction on Wednesday ahead of Nvidia’s earnings results after the close. Wednesday’s US economic news was mixed for stocks. July capital goods new orders nondefense ex-aircraft and parts, a proxy for capital spending, rose less than expected, but July personal spending and personal income rose more than expected.
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However, higher bond yields limited stock gains as Wednesday’s US inflation news showed inflation remained above the Fed’s 2% target, potentially leading to a Fed rate hike sometime this year. The Q2 core PCE price index was revised upward, and the July core PCE price index, the Fed's preferred inflation gauge, advanced in line with expectations. The 10-year T-note yield rose +2 bp to 4.66%.
Wednesday’s earnings results were mixed, with J M Smucker closing up more than +4% after reporting stronger-than-expected Q1 adjusted EPS and raising its 2027 adjusted EPS forecast.
However, Intuit closed down more than -3% after the company gave a full-year forecast for both adjusted earnings and revenue that was weaker than expected.
US MBA mortgage applications fell -1.0% in the week ended August 21, with the purchase mortgage sub-index down -0.3% and the refinancing mortgage sub-index down -2.0%. The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose 1 bp to 6.78% from 6.77% in the prior week.
US July personal spending rose +0.2% m/m, stronger than expectations of +0.1% m/m. Also, July personal income rose +0.4% m/m, stronger than expectations of +0.2% m/m
The US July core PCE price index, the Fed's preferred inflation gauge, rose +0.2% m/m and +3.3% y/y, right on expectations.
US July capital goods new orders nondefense ex-aircraft and parts, a proxy for capital spending, rose +0.2% m/m, weaker than expectations of +0.7% m/m, although June was revised upward to +1.7% m/m from the previously reported +1.2% m/m.
US Q2 GDP was left unrevised at 1.5% (q/q annualized), but Q2 personal consumption was revised upward to 3.4% from the previously reported 3.2%. Also, the Q2 core PCE price index was revised upward to 3.6% q/q from the previously reported 3.4% q/q.
The markets are eagerly awaiting earnings results from Nvidia after Wednesday’s close. Nvidia's results, considered the best barometer of AI spending, will help determine whether hyperscalers are still accelerating AI spending or becoming more disciplined. According to data compiled by Bloomberg, analysts project that Nvidia’s Q2 revenue will nearly double from a year ago, the fastest pace in two years. Markets will also focus on what CEO Huang has to say about capital spending by its biggest customers, future demand, and a raft of new financing deals involving Nvidia.
Oct WTI crude oil prices (CLV26) fell to a 1.5-week low on Wednesday after the Oman News Agency reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Omani counterpart Badr Albusaidi discussed an initiative to establish a "temporary joint maritime corridor" aimed at resuming transit through the Strait of Hormuz. Crude prices have fallen more than -8% this week on signs of easing tensions in the Middle East and a partial resumption of crude supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. On Tuesday, The New York Times reported the US State Department is preparing to send US diplomats back to embassies in the Middle East that were evacuated before and during the war with Iran, suggesting that the Trump administration does not anticipate a return to all-out hostilities with Iran.
The outlook for strong Q2 earnings is a bullish factor for stocks. The S&P 500 is tracking for earnings growth of almost 32% in Q2, well above projections of +23%, and nearly four times the average earnings growth rate outside of the Covid period since Q4 of 2013, according to Bloomberg Intelligence. AI spending is expected to account for most of earnings, with AI infrastructure stocks set to contribute nearly 60% of the S&P 500's earnings-per-share growth in Q2. So far, earnings results have been positive, with 86% of the 469 S&P 500 companies that have reported Q2 earnings beating estimates, according to Bloomberg data.
The markets are discounting a 36% chance of a +25 bp rate hike at the next FOMC meeting on September 15-16.
Overseas stock markets settled higher on Wednesday. The Euro Stoxx 50 closed up +0.23%. China's Shanghai Composite closed up +0.59%. Japan's Nikkei-225 Stock Average closed up +0.62%.
Interest Rates
September 10-year T-notes (ZNU6) closed down by -6.5 ticks on Wednesday. The 10-year T-note yield rose +3.1 bp to 4.660%. T-notes moved lower Wednesday on stronger-than-expected US economic news on July personal spending and income. Also, an upward revision to the Q2 core PCE price index was bearish for T-notes.
On the positive side for T-notes, the July core PCE price index, the Fed's preferred inflation gauge, advanced in line with expectations, easing inflation fears. Also, decent demand for the Treasury’s $70 billion auction of 5-year T-notes was positive for T-notes, as the auction had a bid-to-cover ratio of 2.37, above the 10-auction average of 2.34.
European government bond yields moved higher on Wednesday. The 10-year German bund yield rebounded from a 1.5-week low of 3.185% and finished up +3.3 bp to 3.234%. The 10-year UK gilt yield rebounded from a 1.5-week low of 4.978% and finished up +4.3 bp to 5.031%.
ECB Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel said, "At the current policy rate, inflation is unlikely to return to target over the medium term, and therefore further tightening will be necessary."
Markets are discounting a 97% chance of a +25 bp ECB rate hike at its next policy meeting on September 10.
US Stock Movers
Semtech (SMTC) closed up more than +10% after reporting Q2 adjusted EPS of 71 cents, better than the consensus of 61 cents, and forecasting Q3 adjusted EPS pf $1.02 to $1.08, stronger than the consensus of 73 cents.
Summit Therapeutics (SMMT) closed up more than +7% after reporting results from a late-stage trial of its ivonescimab for biliary tract cancer that significantly outperformed AstraZeneca’s durvalumab plus chemotherapy.
J M Smucker (SJM) closed up more than +4% after reporting Q1 adjusted EPS of $3.24, well above the consensus of $2.22, and raising its 2027 adjusted EPS forecast to $10.50 to $11.00 from a previous forecast of $9.75 to $10.25, stronger than the consensus of $10.05.
Williams Cos (WMB) closed up more than +4% after Morgan Stanley named the company a Top Pick on the AI infrastructure buildout.
Oracle (ORCL) closed up more than +3% after Citigroup opened a positive catalyst watch on the stock with a price target of $330.
Datadog (DDOG) closed up more than +2% after The Information reported that Palo Alto Networks CEO Arora had explored acquiring the company.
Spyre Therapeutics (SYRE) closed down more than -12% after announcing that a mid-stage trial of its experimental drug for rheumatoid arthritis fell short of the company’s internal bar.
Zoom Communications (ZM) closed down more than -6% after forecasting Q3 adjusted EPS of $1.46 to $1.48, below the consensus of $1.50.
Intuit (INTU) closed down more than -3% after forecasting 2027 adjusted EPS of $22.88 to $23.12, well below the consensus of $27.27, and forecasting 2027 revenue of $23.28 billion to $23.51 billion, weaker than the consensus of $23.82 billion.
GoDaddy (GDDY) closed down more than -4% after Wells Fargo Securities downgraded the stock to underweight from equal weight with a price target of $76.
Boston Scientific (BSX) closed down more than -3% after disclosing that it identified an ongoing, globally disruptive cybersecurity incident affecting certain information technology systems.
Nike (NKE) closed down more than -2% to lead losers in the Dow Jones Industrials after Truist Securities downgraded the stock to hold from buy.
Earnings Reports (8/27/2026)
Affirm Holdings Inc (AFRM), Autodesk Inc (ADSK), Best Buy Co Inc (BBY), Burlington Stores Inc (BURL), Dollar General Corp (DG), Dollar Tree Inc (DLTR), Elastic NV (ESTC), Forgent Power Solutions Inc (FPS), Gap Inc/The (GAP), Hormel Foods Corp (HRL), IREN Ltd (IREN), Marvell Technology Inc (MRVL), Rubrik Inc (RBRK), SentinelOne Inc (S), Ulta Beauty Inc (ULTA), Workday Inc (WDAY).
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Stocks Finish Little Changed Ahead of Nvidia Earnings

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) is down by -0.02% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down by -0.23%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down by -0.10%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are down -0.03%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) are down -0.10%.
Stock indices gave up an early advance and turned slightly lower today ahead of Nvidia’s earnings results after the close. Today’s US economic news was mixed for stocks. July capital goods new orders nondefense ex-aircraft and parts, a proxy for capital spending, rose less than expected, but July personal spending and personal income rose more than expected.
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However, higher bond yields are also weighing on stocks as today’s US inflation news raised the chances of a Fed rate hike at next month’s FOMC meeting. The Q2 core PCE price index was revised upward, and the July core PCE price index, the Fed's preferred inflation gauge, advanced in line with expectations. The 10-year T-note yield is up +2 bp to 4.66%.
Today’s earnings results are mixed, with Intuit down more than -4% after the company gave a full-year forecast for both adjusted earnings and revenue that was weaker than expected. However, J M Smucker is up more than +3% after reporting stronger-than-expected Q1 adjusted EPS and raising its 2027 adjusted EPS forecast.
US MBA mortgage applications fell -1.0% in the week ended August 21, with the purchase mortgage sub-index down -0.3% and the refinancing mortgage sub-index down -2.0%. The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose 1 bp to 6.78% from 6.77% in the prior week.
US July personal spending rose +0.2% m/m, stronger than expectations of +0.1% m/m. Also, July personal income rose +0.4% m/m, stronger than expectations of +0.2% m/m
The US July core PCE price index, the Fed's preferred inflation gauge, rose +0.2% m/m and +3.3% y/y, right on expectations.
US July capital goods new orders nondefense ex-aircraft and parts, a proxy for capital spending, rose +0.2% m/m, weaker than expectations of +0.7% m/m, although June was revised upward to +1.7% m/m from the previously reported +1.2% m/m.
US Q2 GDP was left unrevised at 1.5% (q/q annualized), but Q2 personal consumption was revised upward to 3.4% from the previously reported 3.2%. Also, the Q2 core PCE price index was revised upward to 3.6% q/q from the previously reported 3.4% q/q.
The markets are eagerly awaiting earnings results from Nvidia after today’s close. Nvidia's results, considered the best barometer of AI spending, will help determine whether hyperscalers are still accelerating AI spending or becoming more disciplined. According to data compiled by Bloomberg, analysts project that Nvidia’s Q2 revenue will nearly double from a year ago, the fastest pace in two years. Markets will also focus on what CEO Huang has to say about capital spending by its biggest customers, future demand, and a raft of new financing deals involving Nvidia.
Oct WTI crude oil prices (CLV26) are down nearly -1% today at a 1.5-week low after the Oman News Agency reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Omani counterpart Badr Albusaidi discussed an initiative to establish a "temporary joint maritime corridor" aimed at resuming transit through the Strait of Hormuz. Crude prices have fallen more than -8% this week on signs of easing tensions in the Middle East and a partial resumption of crude supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. On Tuesday, The New York Times reported the US State Department is preparing to send US diplomats back to embassies in the Middle East that were evacuated before and during the war with Iran, suggesting that the Trump administration does not anticipate a return to all-out hostilities with Iran.
The outlook for strong Q2 earnings is a bullish factor for stocks. The S&P 500 is tracking for earnings growth of almost 32% in Q2, well above projections of +23%, and nearly four times the average earnings growth rate outside of the Covid period since Q4 of 2013, according to Bloomberg Intelligence. AI spending is expected to account for most of earnings, with AI infrastructure stocks set to contribute nearly 60% of the S&P 500's earnings-per-share growth in Q2. So far, earnings results have been positive, with 86% of the 469 S&P 500 companies that have reported Q2 earnings beating estimates, according to Bloomberg data.
The markets are discounting a 39% chance of a +25 bp rate hike at the next FOMC meeting on September 15-16.
Overseas stock markets are higher today. The Euro Stoxx 50 is up +0.44%. China's Shanghai Composite closed up +0.59%. Japan's Nikkei-225 Stock Average closed up +0.62%.
Interest Rates
September 10-year T-notes (ZNU6) are down by -5 ticks today. The 10-year T-note yield is up +3.0 bp to 4.658%. T-notes are slipping today on stronger-than-expected US economic news on July personal spending and income. Also, an upward revision to the Q2 core PCE price index is bearish for T-notes. In addition, supply pressures are weighing on T-notes as the Treasury will auction $28 billion of 2-year floating-rate notes and $70 billion of 5-year T-notes later today.
On the positive side for T-notes, the July core PCE price index, the Fed's preferred inflation gauge, advanced in line with expectations, easing inflation fears. Also, WTI crude oil prices are down nearly -1% today to a 1.5-week low, lowering inflation expectations and supporting T-notes.
European government bond yields are moving higher today. The 10-year German bund yield rebounded from a 1.5-week low of 3.185% and is up +2.1 bp to 3.222%. The 10-year UK gilt yield rebounded from a 1.5-week low of 4.978% and is up +2.6 bp to 5.014%.
ECB Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel said, "At the current policy rate, inflation is unlikely to return to target over the medium term, and therefore further tightening will be necessary."
Markets are discounting a 97% chance of a +25 bp ECB rate hike at its next policy meeting on September 10.
US Stock Movers
Spyre Therapeutics (SYRE) is down more than -12% after announcing that a mid-stage trial of its experimental drug for rheumatoid arthritis fell short of the company’s internal bar.
Zoom Communications (ZM) is down more than -6% after forecasting Q3 adjusted EPS of $1.46 to $1.48, below the consensus of $1.50.
Intuit (INTU) is down more than -4% to lead losers in the Nasdaq 100 after it forecast 2027 adjusted EPS of $22.88 to $23.12, well below the consensus of $27.27, and forecast 2027 revenue of $23.28 billion to $23.51 billion, weaker than the consensus of $23.82 billion.
Boston Scientific (BSX) is down more than -4% after disclosing that it identified an ongoing, globally disruptive cybersecurity incident affecting certain information technology systems.
GoDaddy (GDDY) is down more than -4% after Wells Fargo Securities downgraded the stock to underweight from equal weight with a price target of $76.
Asset managers are on the defensive today after Vanguard Group agreed to buy Altruist as it seeks to expand in wealth management. Charles Schwab (SCHW) is down more than -3%, and Morgan Stanley (MS) and LPL Financial Holdings (LPLA) are down more than -1%.
Semtech (SMTC) is up more than +7% after reporting Q2 adjusted EPS of 71 cents, better than the consensus of 61 cents, and forecasting Q3 adjusted EPS pf $1.02 to $1.08, stronger than the consensus of 73 cents.
Summit Therapeutics (SMMT) is up more than +6% after reporting results from a late-stage trial of its ivonescimab for biliary tract cancer that significantly outperformed AstraZeneca’s durvalumab plus chemotherapy.
Photronics (PLAB) is up more than +5% after reporting Q3 adjusted EPS of 50 cents, stronger than the consensus of 40 cents.
Williams Cos (WMB) is up more than +4% to lead gainers in the S&P 500 after Morgan Stanley named the company a Top Pick on the AI infrastructure buildout.
J M Smucker (SJM) is up more than +3% after reporting Q1 adjusted EPS of $3.24, well above the consensus of $2.22, and raising its 2027 adjusted EPS forecast to $10.50 to $11.00 from a previous forecast of $9.75 to $10.25, stronger than the consensus of $10.05.
Datadog (DDOG) is up more than +3% after The Information reported that Palo Alto Networks CEO Arora had explored acquiring the company.
Oracle (ORCL) is up more than +2% after Citigroup opened a positive catalyst watch on the stock with a price target of $330.
Earnings Reports (8/26/2026)
Agilent Technologies Inc (A), Bath & Body Works Inc (BBWI), CrowdStrike Holdings Inc (CRWD), Donaldson Co Inc (DCI), Dycom Industries Inc (DY), Everpure Inc (P), HP Inc (HPQ), J M Smucker Co/The (SJM), Nutanix Inc (NTNX), NVIDIA Corp (NVDA), Okta Inc (OKTA), Salesforce Inc (CRM), Synopsys Inc (SNPS), Veeva Systems Inc (VEEV), Williams-Sonoma Inc (WSM).
On the date of publication, Rich Asplund did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.
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Stocks Slip Ahead of Nvidia Earnings as Bond Yields Rise

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) is up by +0.04% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up by +0.02%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up by +0.01%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.03%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) are up +0.01%.
Stock indices are slightly higher today on some mixed US economic news. July capital goods new orders nondefense ex-aircraft and parts, a proxy for capital spending, rose less than expected, but July personal spending and personal income rose more than expected. Inflation concerns also receded after the July core PCE price index, the Fed's preferred inflation gauge, advanced in line with expectations.
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Earnings results are mixed today, with Intuit down more than -2% after the company gave a full-year forecast for both adjusted earnings and revenue that was weaker than expected. However, J M Smucker is up more than +5% after reporting stronger-than-expected Q1 adjusted EPS and raising its 2027 adjusted EPS forecast.
US MBA mortgage applications fell -1.0% in the week ended August 21, with the purchase mortgage sub-index down -0.3% and the refinancing mortgage sub-index down -2.0%. The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose 1 bp to 6.78% from 6.77% in the prior week.
US July personal spending rose +0.2% m/m, stronger than expectations of +0.1% m/m. Also, July personal income rose +0.4% m/m, stronger than expectations of +0.2% m/m
The US July core PCE price index, the Fed's preferred inflation gauge, rose +0.2% m/m and +3.3% y/y, right on expectations.
US July capital goods new orders nondefense ex-aircraft and parts, a proxy for capital spending, rose +0.2% m/m, weaker than expectations of +0.7% m/m, although June was revised upward to +1.7% m/m from the previously reported +1.2% m/m.
US Q2 GDP was left unrevised at 1.5% (q/q annualized), but Q2 personal consumption was revised upward to 3.4% from the previously reported 3.2%. Also, the Q2 core PCE price index was revised upward to 3.6% q/q from the previously reported 3.4% q/q.
The markets are eagerly awaiting earnings results from Nvidia after today’s close. Nvidia's results, considered the best barometer of AI spending, will help determine whether hyperscalers are still accelerating AI spending or becoming more disciplined. According to data compiled by Bloomberg, analysts project that Nvidia’s Q2 revenue will nearly double from a year ago, the fastest pace in two years. Markets will also focus on what CEO Huang has to say about capital spending by its biggest customers, future demand, and a raft of new financing deals involving Nvidia.
Oct WTI crude oil prices (CLV26) are down by more than -1% today at a 1.5-week low after the Oman News Agency reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Omani counterpart Badr Albusaidi discussed an initiative to establish a "temporary joint maritime corridor" aimed at resuming transit through the Strait of Hormuz. Crude prices have fallen more than -8% this week on signs of easing tensions in the Middle East and a partial resumption of crude supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. On Tuesday, The New York Times reported the US State Department is preparing to send US diplomats back to embassies in the Middle East that were evacuated before and during the war with Iran, suggesting that the Trump administration does not anticipate a return to all-out hostilities with Iran.
The outlook for strong Q2 earnings is a bullish factor for stocks. The S&P 500 is tracking for earnings growth of almost 32% in Q2, well above projections of +23%, and nearly four times the average earnings growth rate outside of the Covid period since Q4 of 2013, according to Bloomberg Intelligence. AI spending is expected to account for most of earnings, with AI infrastructure stocks set to contribute nearly 60% of the S&P 500's earnings-per-share growth in Q2. So far, earnings results have been positive, with 86% of the 469 S&P 500 companies that have reported Q2 earnings beating estimates, according to Bloomberg data.
The markets are discounting a 40% chance of a +25 bp rate hike at the next FOMC meeting on September 15-16.
Overseas stock markets are higher today. The Euro Stoxx 50 is up +0.44%. China's Shanghai Composite closed up +0.59%. Japan's Nikkei-225 Stock Average closed up +0.62%.
Interest Rates
September 10-year T-notes (ZNU6) are down by -4 ticks today. The 10-year T-note yield is up +2.8 bp to 4.656%. T-notes are slipping today on stronger-than-expected US economic news on July personal spending and income. Also, an upward revision to the Q2 core PCE price index is bearish for T-notes. In addition, supply pressures are weighing on T-notes as the Treasury will auction $28 billion of 2-year floating-rate notes and $70 billion of 5-year T-notes later today.
On the positive side for T-notes, the July core PCE price index, the Fed's preferred inflation gauge, advanced in line with expectations, easing inflation fears. Also, WTI crude oil prices are down more than -1% today to a 1.5-week low, lowering inflation expectations and supporting T-notes.
European government bond yields are moving higher today. The 10-year German bund yield rebounded from a 1.5-week low of 3.185% and is up +1.1 bp to 3.212%. The 10-year UK gilt yield rebounded from a 1.5-week low of 4.978% and is up +0.8 bp to 4.996%.
ECB Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel said, "At the current policy rate, inflation is unlikely to return to target over the medium term, and therefore further tightening will be necessary."
Markets are discounting a 97% chance of a +25 bp ECB rate hike at its next policy meeting on September 10.
US Stock Movers
Summit Therapeutics (SMMT) is up more than +8% after reporting results from a late-stage trial of its ivonescimab for biliary tract cancer that significantly outperformed AstraZeneca’s durvalumab plus chemotherapy.
Semtech (SMTC) is up more than +8% after reporting Q2 adjusted EPS of 71 cents, better than the consensus of 61 cents, and forecasting Q3 adjusted EPS pf $1.02 to $1.08, stronger than the consensus of 73 cents.
J M Smucker (SJM) is up more than +5% to lead gainers in the S&P 500 after reporting Q1 adjusted EPS of $3.24, well above the consensus of $2.22, and raising its 2027 adjusted EPS forecast to $10.50 to $11.00 from a previous forecast of $9.75 to $10.25, stronger than the consensus of $10.05.
Datadog (DDOG) is up more than +4% to lead gainers in the Nasdaq 100 after The Information reported that Palo Alto Networks CEO Arora had explored acquiring the company.
Photronics (PLAB) is up more than +4% after reporting Q3 adjusted EPS of 50 cents, stronger than the consensus of 40 cents.
Oracle (ORCL) is up more than +3% after Citigroup opened a positive catalyst watch on the stock with a price target of $330.
Spyre Therapeutics (SYRE) is down more than -13% after announcing that a mid-stage trial of its experimental drug for rheumatoid arthritis fell short of the company’s internal bar.
Kohl’s (KSS) is down more than -7% after reporting Q2 net sales of $3.32 billion, weaker than the consensus of $3.34 billion.
Zoom Communications (ZM) is down more than -6% after forecasting Q3 adjusted EPS of $1.46 to $1.48, below the consensus of $1.50.
Intuit (INTU) is down more than -4% to lead losers in the Nasdaq 100 after it forecast 2027 adjusted EPS of $22.88 to $23.12, well below the consensus of $27.27, and forecast 2027 revenue of $23.28 billion to $23.51 billion, weaker than the consensus of $23.82 billion.
GoDaddy (GDDY) is down more than -4% after Wells Fargo Securities downgraded the stock to underweight from equal weight with a price target of $76.
Boston Scientific (BSX) is down more than -4% after disclosing that it identified an ongoing, globally disruptive cybersecurity incident affecting certain information technology systems.
nCino (NCNO) is down more than -2% after forecasting Q3 subscription revenue of $143.3 million to $145.3 million, the midpoint below the consensus of $144.6 million.
Earnings Reports (8/26/2026)
Agilent Technologies Inc (A), Bath & Body Works Inc (BBWI), CrowdStrike Holdings Inc (CRWD), Donaldson Co Inc (DCI), Dycom Industries Inc (DY), Everpure Inc (P), HP Inc (HPQ), J M Smucker Co/The (SJM), Nutanix Inc (NTNX), NVIDIA Corp (NVDA), Okta Inc (OKTA), Salesforce Inc (CRM), Synopsys Inc (SNPS), Veeva Systems Inc (VEEV), Williams-Sonoma Inc (WSM).
On the date of publication, Rich Asplund did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.

Stocks Slightly Higher on Mixed US Economic News

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Chicago, IL – August 26, 2026 – Today, Zacks Investment Ideas features like SpaceX SPCX, Zoom Video ZM, Salesforce CRM, Amazon AMZN, Alphabet GOOGL, and SK Telecom SKM.
Anthropic IPO: What It Means for Wall Street
Anthropic IPO Looms
Founded in 2021 by former OpenAI employees Daniela and Dario Amodei, Anthropic has already become a household name. Although it is private, Anthropic is arguably the most important company on the planet currently. Beyond its scorching-hot growth, Anthropic is a critical gauge for the general market. AI-spending currently accounts for the lion’s share of GDP growth in the United States, and Anthropic is one of the biggest spenders.
When Will Anthropic IPO?
Outside of the historic SpaceX initial public offering, Anthropic will be the most anticipated IPO of 2026 and the biggest AI pure play ever to go public. On June 1st, Anthropic filed its Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). An S-1 is the initial registration document a prospective IPO must file with the SEC, and it includes the prospectus, risk factors, an explanation of business operations, financial statements, and a description of how the company will use its IPO proceeds.
While there is no exact IPO date, the earliest Anthropic could go public is October. According to the Polymarket betting market, there’s currently an 83% chance Anthropic goes public by the end of October and a 93% chance it goes public by the end of 2026.
How are OpenAI and Anthropic Different?
ChatGPT OpenAI and Anthropic are currently the two leading artificial intelligence labs. However, they differ dramatically in terms of product focus. OpenAI generates most of its revenue through the mass-market consumer with ChatGPT. Conversely, Anthropic specializes in the enterprise market and advanced software coding through its Claude models.
Anthropic: The Fastest Growing Company in History
Although OpenAI has been around longer, Anthropic has a private valuation of ~$965 billion, while OpenAI has a valuation of ~$852 billion. Anthropic’s high-paying and sticky enterprise customer base has supercharged its growth. In fact, with an annualized revenue run rate (ARR) of approximately $65 billion, Anthropic has become the fastest-growing technology company in history.
Which Public Companies Will Benefit from the Anthropic IPO?
Several publicly traded companies hold significant Anthropic stakes, including Zoom Video, Salesforce, Amazon, Alphabet, and SK Telecom. Amazon leads the pack with an Anthropic stake valued at ~$43 billion. However, Amazon’s Anthropic stake is only about 2% of its market cap. Meanwhile, SK Telecom stands to benefit most from a successful Anthropic IPO, as its $2.7 billion Anthropic stake is ~20% of its market cap.
Bottom Line
As Anthropic prepares to make its public market debut, its launch represents far more than just liquidity for early investors; it serves as a crucial barometer for the AI industry. By dominating the high-margin enterprise sector, Anthropic has become the leading AI lab.
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For the quarter ended July 2026, Zoom Communications (ZM) reported revenue of $1.28 billion, up 4.9% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.55, compared to $1.53 in the year-ago quarter.
The reported revenue represents a surprise of +0.68% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.27 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.50, the EPS surprise was +3.33%.
While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.
As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.
Here is how Zoom performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
Customers >$100K TTM Revenue: 4,625 compared to the 4,572 average estimate based on two analysts.
Current Remaining Performance Obligation (RPO): $2.58 billion versus the two-analyst average estimate of $2.54 billion.
Revenue- Online: $489.7 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $492.94 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +0.6%.
Revenue- Enterprise: $787.5 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $774.78 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +7.8%.
Shares of Zoom have returned +14.9% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +3.3% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
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Zoom (ZM) Q2 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates

Zoom Communications (ZM) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.55 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.5 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.53 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +3.33%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this video-conferencing company would post earnings of $1.41 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.55, delivering a surprise of +9.93%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
Zoom, which belongs to the Zacks Internet - Software industry, posted revenues of $1.28 billion for the quarter ended July 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.68%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1.22 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Zoom shares have added about 21.5% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 11.8%.
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While Zoom has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Zoom was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $1.52 on $1.28 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $6.18 on $5.09 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Internet - Software is currently in the top 37% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
One other stock from the same industry, Braze, Inc. (BRZE), is yet to report results for the quarter ended July 2026. The results are expected to be released on September 8.
This company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.16 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +6.7%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
Braze, Inc.'s revenues are expected to be $220.21 million, up 22.3% from the year-ago quarter.
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Zoom Communications (ZM) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates

(RTTNews) - Zoom Communications, Inc. (ZM) revealed earnings for its second quarter that Increases, from last year
The company's bottom line came in at $1.542 billion, or $5.15 per share. This compares with $358.59 million, or $1.16 per share, last year.
Excluding items, Zoom Communications, Inc. reported adjusted earnings of $464.01 million or $1.55 per share for the period.
The company's revenue for the period rose 4.9% to $1.277 billion from $1.217 billion last year.
Zoom Communications, Inc. earnings at a glance (GAAP) :
-Earnings: $1.542 Bln. vs. $358.59 Mln. last year. -EPS: $5.15 vs. $1.16 last year. -Revenue: $1.277 Bln vs. $1.217 Bln last year.
-Guidance: Next quarter EPS guidance: $ 1.46 To $ 1.48 Next quarter revenue guidance: $ 1.275 B To $ 1.280 B Full year EPS guidance: $ 6.08 To $ 6.12 Full year revenue guidance: $ 5.085 B To $ 5.095 B

Zoom Communications, Inc. Profit Climbs In Q2

Anthropic IPO Looms
Founded in 2021 by former OpenAI employees Daniela and Dario Amodei, Anthropic has already become a household name. Although it is private, Anthropic is arguably the most important company on the planet currently. Beyond its scorching-hot growth, Anthropic is a critical gauge for the general market. AI-spending currently accounts for the lion’s share of GDP growth in the United States, and Anthropic is one of the biggest spenders.
When Will Anthropic IPO?
Outside of the historic SpaceX (SPCX) initial public offering, Anthropic will be the most anticipated IPO of 2026 and the biggest AI pure play ever to go public. On June 1st, Anthropic filed its Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). An S-1 is the initial registration document a prospective IPO must file with the SEC, and it includes the prospectus, risk factors, an explanation of business operations, financial statements, and a description of how the company will use its IPO proceeds.
While there is no exact IPO date, the earliest Anthropic could go public is October. According to the Polymarket betting market, there’s currently an 83% chance Anthropic goes public by the end of October and a 93% chance it goes public by the end of 2026.
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How are OpenAI and Anthropic Different?
ChatGPT OpenAI and Anthropic are currently the two leading artificial intelligence labs. However, they differ dramatically in terms of product focus. OpenAI generates most of its revenue through the mass-market consumer with ChatGPT. Conversely, Anthropic specializes in the enterprise market and advanced software coding through its Claude models.
Anthropic: The Fastest Growing Company in History
Although OpenAI has been around longer, Anthropic has a private valuation of ~$965 billion, while OpenAI has a valuation of ~$852 billion. Anthropic’s high-paying and sticky enterprise customer base has supercharged its growth. In fact, with an annualized revenue run rate (ARR) of approximately $65 billion, Anthropic has become the fastest-growing technology company in history.
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Which Public Companies Will Benefit from the Anthropic IPO?
Several publicly traded companies hold significant Anthropic stakes, including Zoom Video (ZM), Salesforce (CRM), Amazon (AMZN), Alphabet (GOOGL), and SK Telecom (SKM). Amazon leads the pack with an Anthropic stake valued at ~$43 billion. However, Amazon’s Anthropic stake is only about 2% of its market cap. Meanwhile, SK Telecom stands to benefit most from a successful Anthropic IPO, as its $2.7 billion Anthropic stake is ~20% of its market cap.
Bottom Line
As Anthropic prepares to make its public market debut, its launch represents far more than just liquidity for early investors; it serves as a crucial barometer for the AI industry. By dominating the high-margin enterprise sector, Anthropic has become the leading AI lab.
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