The week of August 31 to September 4 featured a clear market reaction to adjusted EPS and guidance. In information technology, Dell Technologies reported second-quarter EPS of $5.10, surpassing the consensus estimate of $4.91, and recorded record revenue of $45.2 billion, driving its stock up 4.82%. Conversely, in the consumer sector, lululemon athletica beat EPS expectations at $1.13 but missed revenue targets and lowered its guidance, resulting in a 20.6% decline in its stock price. Broadcom’s AI semiconductor business remained strong, but its fourth-quarter guidance fell short of expectations, causing its stock to drop 6%. Upcoming earnings reports include Casey’s General Stores (September 8), where investors will focus on the impact of fuel price fluctuations on margins and comparable store sales trends; Cooper Companies (September 9), where progress in contact lens operations and recovery indicators for surgical-related businesses are key; and Adobe Inc. (September 10), where growth in Creative Cloud subscriptions and updates to AI features are anticipated. #markets #investing ※Investing involves risks. Please make final decisions at your own responsibility.