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Welcome to LazyListen. This is The Daily Rip for today. Stocks closed mixed Tuesday as investors digested a batch of earnings and kept an eye on the broader economic backdrop.

Let’s break down the key market themes and what to watch next. Starting with the macro setup, factory orders data is due Wednesday morning, which could offer fresh clues on manufacturing demand amid ongoing inflation concerns and a cautious Federal Reserve. Investors remain focused on how inflation and interest rates will shape corporate profits and growth prospects in the months ahead.

In earnings, cybersecurity giant Palo Alto Networks beat expectations but barely moved in after-hours trading. 4 billion dollars slightly above estimates. 1 billion dollars, signaling confidence in long-term growth.

1 billion dollars, reflecting strong demand for advanced cyber defenses. Still, shares dipped more than five percent during the day, likely due to concerns over the stock’s lofty valuation, with a forward price-to-earnings ratio near 92. This comes after some volatility in the sector following CrowdStrike’s recent earnings swing, showing investors remain cautious despite the growing importance of cybersecurity.

I. infrastructure demand. Dell reported adjusted earnings of seven dollars and four cents per share, well above the expected four dollars and ninety-one cents, and revenue hit nearly 47 billion dollars, beating estimates by over two billion.

4 billion dollars, a key driver behind Dell’s raised full-year revenue guidance to one hundred ninety two billion dollars, up twenty-five billion from prior forecasts. -server revenue outlook to 74 billion dollars from 60 billion and lifted its adjusted earnings forecast to twenty-five dollars and fifty cents per share from seventeen ninety. Shares jumped more than ten percent in after-hours trading, recovering from an earlier dip.

I. is reshaping the tech hardware landscape and fueling growth for infrastructure players like Dell. Looking at other earnings movers, Credo Technology’s shares fell despite beating revenue and earnings estimates.

The company posted earnings of one dollar and twenty cents per share on 479 million dollars in revenue, more than doubling sales year-over-year. However, concerns over valuation and customer concentration weighed on the stock, pushing it down thirteen percent. Similarly, MongoDB raised its full-year sales forecast after reporting better-than-expected quarterly results, including adjusted earnings of one dollar and ninety cents per share and revenue of 772 million dollars.

Atlas cloud revenue grew twenty-nine percent, but the stock still dropped sixteen percent post-earnings as investors questioned the outlook. S. S.

strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, after two oil tankers were hit in the region. This escalation pushed West Texas Intermediate crude above ninety dollars a barrel and Brent crude close to ninety-five, as traders priced in heightened geopolitical risks to a critical shipping route. Energy markets remain sensitive to Middle East tensions, which could add volatility to oil prices and impact inflation expectations.

Sector-wise, cybersecurity remains in focus with Palo Alto and CrowdStrike’s recent moves highlighting investor caution despite strong demand. I. I.

capabilities. Meanwhile, software names like MongoDB face scrutiny on valuation even after solid growth beats, reflecting a more selective investor appetite. m.

Eastern will be a key economic release to watch for signs of manufacturing momentum. On the earnings front, pre-market reports include FuelCell Energy and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet. I.

ai, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise, all reporting results that could set the tone for the sector. I. infrastructure, cautious optimism in cybersecurity, and geopolitical risks impacting energy prices.

Investors will be watching economic data and upcoming earnings closely for clues on how the macro environment will shape corporate performance in the months ahead. Thanks for listening. Catch you next time on LazyListen.