Netflix is set to report its third-quarter earnings, with expectations of $6.97 earnings per share and $11.51 billion in revenue, amid ongoing efforts to diversify through initiatives like podcasts, physical locations, and games, while facing challenges from recent price hikes and a growing advertising tier.
Tesla is expected to beat Wall Street earnings estimates in Q3 due to record vehicle deliveries and increased energy storage deployment, despite challenges like the removal of EV tax credits and cautious outlooks on robo-taxi expansion. The stock has shown strong year-to-date gains, driven by AI developments and positive earnings surprises, though investor focus remains on future product timelines and demand signals.
Goldman Sachs reported strong third quarter 2025 earnings with $15.18 billion in revenue, $4.10 billion in net earnings, EPS of $12.25, and a 14.2% return on equity, highlighting client strength and strategic focus on efficiency and AI integration.
As Q3 begins, XRP shows potential for a comeback and could challenge Ethereum's dominance, with both cryptocurrencies experiencing elevated funding rates and bullish futures market sentiment, though the true driver of recent rallies—spot demand or capital rotation—remains uncertain.
The article compares Solana and Ethereum's recent market performance, highlighting Solana's breakdown below $150 and Ethereum's strong defense of $2,500, with Ethereum showing signs of stronger user activity and investor confidence. Despite Solana's potential for a rebound based on historical support levels, the broader outlook remains bearish, suggesting a possible deeper decline into Q3.
India's GDP grew by 8.4% in the October to December quarter, surpassing expectations due to strong performance in manufacturing and construction. The government also raised its GDP growth forecast for the year ending in March 2024 to 7.6%, up from the previous projection of 7.3%.
Airbnb reported Q3 earnings that exceeded expectations, with earnings of $6.63 per share on sales of $3.4 billion. However, ABNB stock fell in after-hours trading due to guidance for the fourth quarter that fell short of expectations. Airbnb projected sales of $2.15 billion for Q4, below the expected $2.18 billion. The company cited increased volatility and potential impacts from macroeconomic trends and geopolitical conflicts on travel demand. Despite this, Airbnb saw an 18% YoY increase in sales and reported growth in active listings and gross booking value.
ON Semiconductor Corp. reported third-quarter net income of $582.7 million, or $1.29 per share, exceeding Wall Street expectations. The company's revenue for the period was $2.18 billion, also surpassing Street forecasts. For the current quarter, ON Semiconductor Corp. expects per-share earnings to range from $1.13 to $1.27, with revenue projected to be between $1.95 billion and $2.05 billion.
The global smartphone market contracted by 8% in Q3, reaching its lowest level in a decade, due to subdued demand for major brands like Apple and Samsung in developed markets, according to Counterpoint Research. The top five brands' market share fell to a three-year low. However, overall shipments rose 2% industrywide from Q2, raising hopes for a potential recovery in the last three months of the year. Counterpoint expects the release of the iPhone 15 lineup and upcoming festive season promotions to support market growth. Emerging markets, particularly the Middle East and Africa, have been a bright spot for smartphone sales.
Tesla's deliveries in Q3 fell below Wall Street predictions, with a 6% decline compared to Q2. The drop-off was attributed to planned downtimes for factory upgrades. Despite the lower deliveries, Wall Street remains focused on the positives, such as the upcoming Cybertruck launch and a strong Q4 recovery. Rivian, a competitor in the EV market, surprised Wall Street with a 140% growth in Q3 vehicle deliveries.
Leica has launched the Q3, the latest version of its fixed-lens full-frame compact camera, which offers an updated electronic viewfinder, 8K video, a new hybrid autofocus system, Qi-compatible wireless charging support via an optional handgrip, and a flip-and-tilt articulating LCD. The $5,995 camera looks exactly like the Leica Q2 from the front, but the rear was entirely redesigned to accommodate the new screen. The Q3 is the first camera to incorporate wireless charging.