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Palantir Stock Nudges Higher Ahead of Q2 Results
Palantir (PLTR) shares rose about 2% ahead of its fiscal Q2 report as investors look for momentum in commercial deals and renewals of overseas contracts; the Maven Smart System has become a Pentagon program of record, underscoring growing US military AI opportunities, while overall AI disruption fears have kept the stock in a broader downtrend despite bullish analyst commentary.

IBM sinks after Q2 warning tied to memory shortage
IBM’s stock tumbled more than 25% after preannouncing weaker-than-expected Q2 results, with adjusted EPS of $2.93 on revenue of $17.2 billion versus consensus of $3.02 and $17.86 billion. IBM cited a global memory shortage that pressured its z17 mainframe-related demand and noted clients redirected capital expenditure toward servers, storage and memory to hedge supply constraints. The sharp drop is described as one of the steepest in decades, and IBM is set to discuss results on its July 22 earnings call.

S&P 500 Faces Seasonality Headwinds Into Q2 After March Slide
March’s 7.6% drop makes this the worst month for the S&P 500 since 2022, with seasonality implying more downside into Q2. Historically, the S&P 500 falls about 2.8% in the second quarter of a midterm-year cycle, and midterm-year drawdowns average around 16% (median ~15.6%). Yet after such drawdowns, the subsequent year has averaged a 36.4% gain (median ~39.8%), underscoring that selloffs are common but long-run gains often follow. Since 1980, the market has averaged about a 14.1% annual drawdown.}

Best Buy Surges Despite Tariff Challenges and Mixed Results
Best Buy's stock surged after reporting better-than-expected Q2 earnings, highlighting strong financial performance.

Uber Announces $20 Billion Share Buyback Amid Strong Earnings and Growth
Uber, DoorDash, and Lyft are set to report Q2 earnings, with Uber and DoorDash experiencing significant stock rallies this year. Investors are focused on Uber's revenue growth, autonomous vehicle partnerships, and guidance, while DoorDash's earnings, sales growth, and international expansion are key points. Lyft's results and its partnership with Baidu are also in focus, amid a generally optimistic market sentiment for these delivery and ride-hailing companies.

Marquez Leads Practice and Qualifies in Brno MotoGP
Marc Marquez led the wet practice session at the Czech GP in Brno, with Jorge Martin returning strongly. Despite challenging conditions, riders like Alex Marquez and Bagnaia fought to qualify for Q2, setting the stage for an exciting qualifying and sprint race on Saturday.

Bagnaia Penalized for Impeding Marquez in Italian MotoGP Practice
The MotoGP practice session for the Gran Premio d'Italia Brembo has determined which riders will advance directly to Q2 and which will have to compete in Q1 on Saturday.

"Martin Breaks Lap Record in MotoGP Americas Practice"
The MotoGP riders are gearing up for the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas, with some already securing a spot in Q2 while others face the challenge of Q1 on Saturday.

C3.ai Q2 Earnings: What Investors Should Know
C3.ai is set to report its Q2 fiscal 2024 earnings, with anticipated revenues between $72 million and $76.5 million and a non-GAAP loss between 27 cents and 40 cents per share. The company has consistently beaten earnings estimates in the past and is expected to benefit from its subscription-based business model, increased demand for its Enterprise AI software, and strong sales partnerships. C3.ai recently collaborated with Shell to enhance its C3 AI Reliability Application. However, the company has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% and a Zacks Rank #3, indicating that an earnings beat is not likely.

"Intense MotoGP™ Practice at Gran Premio Motul de la Comunitat Valenciana"
The article discusses the MotoGP practice session for the Gran Premio Motul de la Comunitat Valenciana, highlighting the riders who have secured a spot in Q2 and those who are at risk of being relegated to Q1 on Saturday.

High-speed thrills and near misses at the IndianOil Grand Prix of India
The article discusses the upcoming MotoGP qualifying sessions for the IndianOil Grand Prix of India, highlighting the riders who will compete in Q2 and those who will face the challenge of Q1 on Saturday.

Lululemon surpasses expectations with strong earnings and increased guidance
Lululemon reported Q2 earnings with a GAAP EPS of $2.68, beating expectations by $0.14, and revenue of $2.21 billion, surpassing estimates by $40 million. Total comparable sales increased by 11%, with direct-to-consumer net revenue rising by 15%. The company opened 10 new stores during the quarter and provided a positive outlook for Q3 and 2023, expecting continued revenue growth. Lululemon's stock declined by 2.86% following the announcement.

Lumen Technologies surpasses earnings expectations with $0.10 Non-GAAP EPS
Lumen Technologies reported Q2 non-GAAP EPS of $0.10, beating expectations by $0.02. Revenue for the quarter was $3.66 billion, in line with expectations. The company saw increased business growth product revenue compared to the previous quarter, showing improvement from the same period last year when considering divested businesses.
Tesla's Q2 Earnings Beat Expectations, Q3 Production to Slightly Decrease
Tesla reported Q2 revenue and earnings that beat expectations, with revenue of $24.9 billion and adjusted EPS of $0.91. However, the company's gross margin came in below analyst expectations at 18.2%. Tesla CEO Elon Musk stated that Q3 production would decrease slightly due to factory upgrades. Musk also revealed that Tesla is in discussions with a "major OEM" to license its full-self driving software.