TSMC, the world's main producer of advanced AI chips, is expected to post a 52% jump in second-quarter profit to record levels on Thursday, though U.S. tariffs and a strong Taiwan dollar could weigh on its outlook.

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Walmart's Mexico and Central America unit reported a 10% dip in its second-quarter net profit on Wednesday, coming in at 11.23 billion Mexican pesos ($598 million).

The Houston-based energy infrastructure company said its net income was driven by increased financial contributions from its natural gas pipelines and terminal business segments.

Bank of America’s net income for the second quarter increased 3% from a year ago to $7.1 billion, the bank said Wednesday. Earnings per share were 89 cents, topping analysts’ estimates for 86 cents, according to estimates compiled by FactSet.

Despite the latest pullback, many are holding on to their bullish calls for Pop Mart to remain one of the hottest consumer brands in China this year.

JPMorgan Chase raised its net interest income forecast for 2025 after strong results in investment banking and trading helped it surpass profit expectations for the second quarter.  "The U.S. economy remained resilient,