This week, investors should closely watch stocks like Xpeng, HSBC, British American Tobacco, VinFast, and Applied Materials. These companies are making strategic moves in acquisitions, share buybacks, and diversification, offering promising returns across various sectors including EVs, finance, tobacco, and semiconductors.

Xpeng acquires Didi's electric car development business for $744 million, aiming to strengthen its market position and diversify its product range. The deal led to a 13% surge in Xpeng's shares and plans for a new mass-market brand under Project MONA.

Intuit (INTU) reported quarterly earnings of $1.65/share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.38/share and showcasing a growth from last year. With consistent performance over the past quarters, Intuit's stock has risen by 28.7% this year, outpacing the S&P 500.

Disney's stocks are plummeting, with a potential close at their lowest since 2014. Meanwhile, AMC is converting its preferred equity units to common stock, causing market stir. Despite a 26.4% drop in AMC's stock, CEO Adam Aron defends the company's strategic moves, emphasizing the importance of raising capital.

Autodesk reported Q2 earnings surpassing expectations, with revenue at $1.06 billion and an EPS of $1.21. Additionally, the company's optimistic Q3 projections include revenues between $1.11 billion and $1.13 billion.

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Nvidia is set to announce its Q2 earnings, with its shares tripling in 2023 amid rising AI interest. However, the broader market shows signs of waning. Given Nvidia's key role in AI and its market influence, the report is keenly awaited by investors and analysts.

SoftBank-supported Arm Holdings reported a 1% decline in yearly revenue, largely attributed to a dip in smartphone sales. Nevertheless, the company is preparing for a major U.S. IPO, poised to invigorate the stagnant IPO landscape.

Zoom's Q2 earnings surpassed expectations with a revenue of $1.14 billion and adjusted earnings of $1.34 per share. The company also raised its full-year forecast, reflecting consistent enterprise focus and innovative offerings.

MercadoLibre's Q2 earnings soared, outpacing estimates. Schlumberger's stock surged with a 112% Q2 growth. KB Home's earnings and dividends exceeded expectations. Royal Caribbean reported record Q2 earnings due to high demand. Alphabet's growth, fueled by AI, cloud, and YouTube, promises a robust future.

VinFast made a striking U.S. stock market debut with a 270% increase, Tesla pursued its competitive pricing approach in China, and Mullen launched a stock buyback to comply with Nasdaq regulations.

Deere & Co. has raised its annual profit outlook due to strong demand for large tractors. The company's Q3 results exceeded analyst estimates, with an EPS of $10.20 and revenue of $15.8 billion.

Palantir's stock has seen a 145% surge in 2023, driven by AI interests and strong earnings. While its AI platform, AIP, promises growth with a 38% YoY customer increase, concerns arise from its high valuation relative to sales growth. Investors should weigh AI potential against valuation risks.

Cisco's Q4 results surpassed Wall Street predictions, driven by enterprise interest in AI, security, and cloud. Although the stock initially dropped, it rebounded by 3% after the earnings call. The company reported an adjusted EPS of $1.14 on $15.2 billion revenue. However, analysts remain cautious about Cisco's FY24 growth projections.

Lenovo Group Ltd. reported a 66% decrease in net income, with profits falling short for the second consecutive quarter due to a declining global PC market. Despite challenges, the company sees potential growth in the AI server sector.