Management anticipates better H2 sales growth, driven by volume improvements in the USA and China. Margin expansion ahead, favored by qualitative backlog. Supportive financial fundamentals, coupled with a secular growth trend, make Air Liquide a buy. In addition, there is a valuation gap compared to its closest peer.
Amazon's Q3 EBIT guidance was lower than expected, but its EBIT is projected to grow by 18% YoY, which is quite strong given the firm's scale. Amazon's Q2 FY2024 results showed strong growth in AWS and advertising, with a notable 39% jump in GAAP EPS, despite a revenue miss. Wall Street's lowered forecasts create an opportunity for Amazon to exceed Q3 expectations, supported by robust FCF and margin expansion.
On Wednesday, Harbor Capital bolstered its fund library with the launch of the Harbor AlphaEdge Small Cap Earners ETF (EBIT). “In our conversations with clients, we have heard a consistent and growing concern around the lack of profitability of small cap companies that comprise the Russell 2000 Index.