Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) is preparing to release its fiscal Q2 2026 earnings, with analysts forecasting an adjusted EPS of $0.78, a slight decrease from the previous year. Despite outperforming the S&P 500 Index over the past 52 weeks, the stock faced a downturn after Q1 2026 results due to concerns over margin compression in Macau, driven by increased competition and promotional spending. Analysts currently maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating for LVS, with an average price target indicating a potential upside of 44.5%.

The Ulta Beauty store in Edinburg, South Texas, is the most-visited Ulta in Texas and the 14th most-visited nationwide, according to the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation. This retail success highlights Edinburg's growing economic strength and consumer demand, with other major stores like Burlington and Starbucks also seeing high traffic in the area. The city attributes this growth to its appeal to millennials and retirees, encouraging more retailers to invest.

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE:MLM) is set to acquire Lhoist North America for $13.5 billion in a cash and stock deal, significantly expanding its operations. The acquisition, valued at approximately 15 times Lhoist North America's adjusted EBITDA, is expected to generate $85 million in annual cost synergies and close in the second half of 2026. This move aligns with Martin Marietta's focus on U.S. aggregates, with existing analyst ratings on MLM noting its strong position and potential for mergers and acquisitions.

Delta Air Lines is expanding its presence in the New York market by introducing two new routes. This includes a twice-daily service between Newark (EWR) and Los Angeles (LAX) starting April 12, 2027, filling a void left by JetBlue. Additionally, Delta will launch winter seasonal flights between LaGuardia (LGA) and Melbourne Orlando (MLB) from December 19, 2026, and a new winter route connecting Austin (AUS) with Fort Myers (RSW).

Invesco's Global Head of FICC Trading, Ray Uy, and his team discuss their trading philosophy, emphasizing continuous improvement (Kaizen), deep relationships, and technology to amplify portfolio managers' investment decisions. The article delves into their approach to derivatives, passive funds, execution quality, and the strategic use of automation and AI, viewing AI as an augmentation tool rather than a replacement for human expertise. They highlight the challenges of volatile markets, the importance of market expertise in a data-scarce environment, and their highly efficient team structure.

Viatris Inc. announced positive Phase 3 clinical trial results for VR-205, its targeted-release budesonide formulation, in Japanese adult patients with primary IgA nephropathy (IgAN). The study met its primary endpoint, showing a statistically significant reduction in urine protein-to-creatinine ratio, and the drug was well-tolerated. Viatris plans to submit a New Drug Application in Japan by the end of 2026 for VR-205, which is already approved in the U.S. and Europe.

Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) is set to acquire Lhoist North America in a $13.5 billion cash-and-stock deal, aiming to become a leading producer of lime and industrial minerals. The acquisition, comprising $7.0 billion in cash and $6.5 billion in Martin Marietta stock, is expected to be accretive to earnings and margins within the first year and yield approximately $85 million in annual cost synergies. The transaction is projected to close in the second half of 2026, pending regulatory approvals.

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Cantor Fitzgerald has increased its price target for Analog Devices (ADI) to $550 from $510, reiterating an Overweight rating due to valuation considerations. Despite a 65% return over the past year, ADI trades below its fair value, making it an undervalued stock according to InvestingPro data. The firm expects sustained outperformance in the semiconductor sector driven by a strong fundamental backdrop and rising consensus estimates, further supported by recent strong Q2 fiscal 2026 results and other analyst upgrades.

Cantor Fitzgerald has increased its price target for Applied Materials Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) shares to $850 from $650, maintaining an Overweight rating. Analyst C.J. Muse noted significant EPS upside in the semi-equipment sector, particularly for ASML, and a more limited but positive outlook for AMAT, LRCX, and KLAC. The report also highlighted KLA Corporation's strong Q3 2026 financial results, surpassing analyst expectations, and a separate price target raise for KLA to $2,000 by Cantor Fitzgerald due to growing AI accelerator demand.