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Hello Reader, Here are our Top Stories of the Week for a snapshot of the most impactful news—from market developments to financial advancements. Let's get into it. Gap’s Strong Turnaround Gains Momentum as Stock Price SurgesPublished on November 21, 2025
Gap (GAP) delivers stronger sales, upbeat guidance, and renewed investor confidence.
Gap is gaining renewed traction as shoppers across income groups respond positively to the retailer’s refreshed product strategy and improving brand execution. The company continues to build on its turnaround, posting another quarter of steady growth and stronger-than-expected results.
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Palo Alto Networks Slips as Big Deal Shakes Investor OutlookPublished on November 20, 2025 The cybersecurity giant’s strong quarter and major acquisition triggered a mixed market reaction.
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) reported another solid quarter and unveiled a major acquisition, yet the stock moved lower as investors weighed guidance, valuation, and integration risks.
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Strong earnings beat and 16% revenue growth were overshadowed by cautious guidance.
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Walmart Earnings Beat Signals Strong Momentum Into Year-EndPublished on November 20, 2025 Walmart’s (WMT) latest quarter shows strength despite a challenging consumer backdrop.
Walmart delivered stronger-than-expected third-quarter results, offering insights for investors focused on analyzing stocks and investment news.
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Q3 revenue rose 6% to $179.5 billion, with earnings of $0.62 per share.
Walmart raised full-year guidance for both sales and earnings.
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Nvidia’s Q3 Explosion Lifts Market ConfidencePublished on November 20, 2025 Strong quarterly results reignited optimism across the AI sector.
Nvidia (NVDA) delivered a blockbuster third quarter that beat expectations on nearly every metric, easing fears of an AI slowdown. The company’s results and outlook signaled that demand for next-gen chips remains exceptionally strong.
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Revenue surged 62% year-over-year to $57 billion, well ahead of forecasts.
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The TJX Companies delivered another strong quarter, beating expectations and raising full-year guidance as shoppers continue gravitating toward off-price retailers. On Thursday morning, the earnings report sent the stock soaring to $152 in premarket trading before pulling back to around $146 as
Lowe’s Jumps After Earnings Beat as Pro Demand StrengthensPublished on November 19, 2025 Lowe’s (LOW) delivered a stronger-than-expected third quarter as online and Pro customer sales accelerated.
Lowe’s reported third-quarter results that topped profit expectations, driven by improving online sales, resilient demand from professional contractors, and early momentum in November. The retailer continues to navigate a tough consumer backdrop while leaning on acquisitions and
Target Earnings Cut Signals Tough Holiday Season AheadPublished on November 19, 2025 Target’s (TGT) latest quarter shows early progress—but a long road remains.
Target’s newest results paint a mixed picture as the retailer continues to struggle with slowing sales, shifting consumer behavior, and a cautious outlook for the holidays. With incoming CEO Michael Fiddelke preparing major changes, investors are watching closely to see if the company can regain momentum.
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Cloudflare Outage Sends Shockwaves Through the Web: What Investors Need to KnowPublished on November 18, 2025 A major network disruption highlights the growing risks behind internet infrastructure stocks.
Cloudflare (NET) experienced a broad outage that took major platforms offline, raising new questions about reliability, valuation, and how to analyze stocks in the internet infrastructure sector.
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A global Cloudflare outage disrupted major websites and services across industries.
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Home Depot delivered revenue growth in its latest quarter but missed earnings expectations, signaling a soft patch for the home-improvement sector. With housing activity slowing and consumers becoming more cautious, investors are watching closely to see how the retailer navigates the months ahead.
XPEV Earnings Jolt: Can the EV Upstart Keep Its Momentum Alive?Published on November 17, 2025 XPeng’s (XPEV) rapid growth meets cautious guidance and rising competition.
XPeng delivered another quarter of record sales and rising margins, yet the market reacted with disappointment. Investors are now evaluating whether the company’s rapid expansion can translate into steady profitability.
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XPeng posted a narrower-than-expected quarterly loss with revenue up 102% year
Alphabet's AI Momentum Draws New AttentionPublished on November 17, 2025 Alphabet’s (GOOG) rapid AI expansion is reshaping expectations for the tech sector.
Alphabet is gaining fresh attention after Berkshire Hathaway (BKR) made a multibillion-dollar bet on the tech giant, highlighting growing confidence in the company’s AI strategy. With strong earnings, rapid cloud growth and rising adoption of its AI tools, Alphabet is becoming a central focus for investors
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