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A number of stocks fell in the pre-market session after an unexpectedly sharp rise in wholesale inflation fueled concerns about rising costs and their impact on corporate profits. The primary catalyst was the July 2025 Producer Price Index (PPI), a measure of inflation at the wholesale level, which jumped 0.9% against forecasts of a 0.2% rise. This represents the most significant monthly increase in over three years, pointing to mounting cost pressures for manufacturers, with tariffs cited as a key factor. This data complicates the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decisions, as persistent inflation may prevent rate cuts, creating a headwind for cyclical sectors like Industrials.
Owens Corning’s second quarter saw a positive market reaction, with management crediting the company’s diversified product mix and operational discipline as key drivers of performance. CEO Brian Chambers highlighted that over half of company revenue now comes from North American repair and remodel activity, especially nondiscretionary roofing projects, which remained steady despite broader construction headwinds. Management also pointed to recent capacity expansions and strategic divestitures as factors supporting stable margins and improved earnings. "Our team delivered second quarter results that continue to demonstrate how the new Owens Corning outperforms in any set of market conditions," Chambers said, emphasizing the benefits of the company’s shift toward high-value building materials.
Corning’s second quarter results received a strongly positive market reaction, driven by robust demand across its core technology platforms. Management attributed the company’s outperformance to rapid adoption of its products in data centers linked to generative AI investment, as well as growth in its solar and specialty glass businesses. CEO Wendell Weeks emphasized that Corning’s “More Corning content” strategy and its Springboard plan accelerated sales and expanded margins, with key secular trends in AI infrastructure and domestic manufacturing boosting the quarter’s results.
Glass and electronic component manufacturer Corning (NYSE:GLW) reported Q2 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 24.4% year on year to $4.05 billion. On top of that, next quarter’s revenue guidance ($4.2 billion at the midpoint) was surprisingly good and 4.2% above what analysts were expecting. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.60 per share was 5.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Building and construction materials manufacturer Owens Corning (NYSE:OC) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 10% year on year to $2.75 billion. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was optimistic at $2.75 billion at the midpoint, 2.3% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $4.21 per share was 10.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) has sent a powerful ripple through the financial markets, committing an additional $100 billion to U.S. manufacturing, bringing its total planned domestic investment to an astounding $600 billion through 2029. This monumental pledge, announced in conjunction with President Donald Trump, has ignited a significant surge
Both Corning and Coherent have long-standing ties to Apple’s US manufacturing operations and have now been named as strategic partners in this expanded initiative.
