Company News for July 22, 2026

Novartis AG’s NVS shares grew 2.9% after reporting second-quarter 2026 revenues of $14.41 billion, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $13.95 billion. Shares of General Motors Company GM gained 4.9% after reporting second-quarter 2026 earnings of $3.57 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.13. Synchrony Financial’s SYF shares fell 1.6% after reporting second-quarter 2026 revenues of $4.61 billion, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.66 billion. Shares of 3M Company MMM rose 7.3% after reporting second-quarter 2026 earnings of $2.40 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.27.

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