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Big Stock Earnings Near The Horizon

    Earnings season is back, and with it comes a closer look at how some of the world’s most influential companies are performing. These updates don’t just matter for the businesses themselves; they often set the tone for entire industries and can move markets in a big way. This week, the spotlight is on five major names: Goldman Sachs, Netflix, TSMC, ASML, and Burberry.

Goldman Sachs

Big banks usually kick off earnings season, and Goldman Sachs is up next with its second-quarter report on July 16. The firm has already made headlines for raising its year-end target for the S&P 500 from 6,100 to 6,600 points, showing optimism about the market’s strength. In the first quarter, Goldman saw a 27% jump in trading revenue as investors scrambled to adjust to tariff-driven volatility. Strong results again could reinforce confidence that Wall Street is in healthy shape.

Netflix

Netflix is also preparing to announce results, and expectations are high. The stock is hovering near record levels, thanks in part to the company staying fairly insulated from global tariff issues. Investors will be watching for updates on subscriber growth and whether the company can maintain its momentum as streaming competition intensifies. So far, Netflix has managed to maintain its position as a leader in the space, but every quarter counts.

TSMC and ASML

Two of the most important players in the semiconductor industry, TSMC and ASML, are also reporting. TSMC, the world’s largest contract chipmaker, is often seen as a pulse-check for the global chip market. Its performance has ripple effects on everything from smartphones to AI hardware. ASML, based in the Netherlands, makes the high-tech lithography machines needed to produce chips. Because of their central roles, the results from these two companies will give investors a good sense of how strong the semiconductor cycle looks going into the rest of 2025.

Burberry

Back in London, luxury brand Burberry will share a trading update. The company has been in the middle of a turnaround, trying to modernize its image and re-engage customers. Investors are hoping to see signs that these changes are paying off. Luxury fashion is highly competitive, and whether Burberry can regain its momentum is still an open question.


    What makes this week’s reports especially interesting is how they span multiple industries, including finance, entertainment, technology, and fashion. Each of these companies tells a different story, but together, they paint a picture of how the global economy is holding up. My take? The most important results to watch are TSMC and ASML. With semiconductors powering everything from AI to cars, their performance could be the clearest signal of where markets are headed next.

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