Target, Home Depot, and Zoom: Stocks to watch this week

Things are worsening for UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), with a significant drop in stock value—losing half its worth in 2025—amid poor financial results, a CEO change, and a Department of Justice investigation. Following a disappointing earnings report, the stock's future remains uncertain, prompting questions about whether it is best to avoid or consider as a contrarian investment. Want More Context? 🔎

DuPont de Nemours (NYSE:DD) reported Q2 2025 earnings on August 5, achieving adjusted EPS of $1.12, exceeding expectations, and GAAP revenue of $3,257 million, slightly above consensus. The company experienced significant growth in its electronics and healthcare segments, prompting management to raise full-year guidance despite a GAAP goodwill impairment in its Aramids business. Want More Context? 🔎

Inflation has recently shown signs of rising again, with core inflation hitting 2.7% in June, exceeding the Federal Reserve's 2% target, which is impacting companies and consumers. Electric vehicle manufacturers, including Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), face challenges from tariffs and rising inflation, potentially affecting their stock if the trend continues. Want More Context? 🔎

Chevron (NYSE: CVX) reported lower earnings for the second quarter but experienced a significant increase in cash flow, allowing for substantial shareholder returns. With expected cash flow growth through 2026 and beyond, Chevron is positioned as a top oil stock for long-term investment. Want More Context? 🔎

Williams Companies (NYSE:WMB) reported strong Q2 2025 results with GAAP revenue of $2.78 billion, surpassing expectations, though non-GAAP EPS of $0.46 fell short by $0.02. The company achieved growth in cash flow and adjusted EBITDA, completed multiple projects, and raised its annual dividend to $2.00, reflecting solid operational performance despite rising costs. Want More Context? 🔎

Navitas Semiconductor (NASDAQ:NVTS) reported Q2 2025 results with GAAP revenue of $14.5 million, a 29.3% decline year-over-year, while non-GAAP operating loss improved to $10.6 million. Despite a GAAP net loss per share of $(0.25) exceeding estimates, the company has $161.2 million in cash following a $100 million capital raise, focusing on AI data centers and energy infrastructure. Want More Context? 🔎