Strong Earnings? Market Says NVIDIA-Level Growth or Be Forgotten Hosted by Bridget BennettAugust 18, 2025 ShareLink copied to clipboard. Play video for Strong Earnings? Market Says NVIDIA-Level Growth or Be ForgottenDetailsGuestsEarnings season is heating up — but is a simple “beat” still enough to move the market? Wall Street’s new standard is clear: unless your growth looks like NVIDIA’s, investors aren’t impressed. In this week’s MarketBeat Monday, analysts Chris Markoch and Thomas Hughes break down the biggest market movers, from earnings surprises to geopolitical shifts, and what they really mean for your portfolio. We’ll cover Intel, homebuilders, AI plays, defense stocks, and more — plus live analysis of tickers straight from the chat.Stocks Mentioned in This EpisodeCompanyMarketRank™Current PriceDividend YieldP/E RatioHIMSHims & Hers Health2.803 of 5 stars$57.74+2.7%N/A72.18INTCIntel3.1769 of 5 stars$29.58-3.2%1.69%-6.20DHID.R. Horton4.5084 of 5 stars$168.20-0.8%0.95%13.49LENLennar4.4514 of 5 stars$127.17-4.3%1.57%10.52DUOLDuolingo4.1334 of 5 stars$290.90+0.4%N/A119.71RMBSRambus3.5186 of 5 stars$102.35-4.7%N/A48.28RNGRRanger Energy Services3.1546 of 5 stars$13.83-3.8%1.74%13.97SMRNuScale Power1.5552 of 5 stars$46.52+22.0%N/A-39.09CSCOCisco Systems4.866 of 5 stars$68.21-0.7%2.40%26.03MSTRStrategy4.7259 of 5 stars$344.75-1.3%N/A30.35CLSKCleanspark4.273 of 5 stars$13.62+1.2%N/A16.02QBTSD-Wave Quantum1.5794 of 5 stars$26.89+11.9%N/A-25.61RGTIRigetti Computing1.4018 of 5 stars$28.52+15.3%N/A-37.53IONQIonQ1.1969 of 5 stars$70.53+5.6%N/A-35.09SOFISoFi Technologies2.6046 of 5 stars$29.51+5.0%N/A61.48 Compare These Stocks Add These Stocks to My Watchlist Bridget Bennett, HostDigital Media Producer, MarketBeatAlways the talker, Bridget Bennett turned her passion for people and sharing stories into a career in communications. She started working as a journalist in high school at her local county paper in Ellendale, North Dakota. After moving to Dallas for college at Southern Methodist University, she quickly fell in love with visual storytelling and started her career as a news anchor and reporter.Bridget brings her 12 years of experience in broadcast writing and video production to the MarketBeat content team. She's also an energetic, creative thinker and lifelong learner, so she's always bringing new ideas. Bridget is thrilled to be part of an innovative team that is constantly looking to create useful content people can connect with.When she's not working, Bridget is a busy mom of three and can be found at just about every activity or outing in town. She is also an adoption and foster care advocate and helps support foster children and families through her nonprofit volunteer work. She and her husband, Jason, grew up together and have spent their lives exploring the world through travel, hiking and ministry.Chris Markoch, GuestMarketBeat Contributor, MarketBeatChris Markoch is a freelance financial copywriter with over five years of experience covering various aspects of the financial markets. You may find his writing a little different than other stock articles you’ve read. And that’s OK with him. Chris doesn’t have a traditional finance background. What he does bring to the table is a strong business and marketing background having worked for agencies that serviced Fortune 500 companies. With that in mind, he isn’t overly impressed with what companies say, and more focused on what they do. And because buyer behavior dictates so much of what happens with a stock, Chris always keeps the end consumer close in mind. 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Hosted by Bridget BennettAugust 18, 2025 ShareLink copied to clipboard. Play video for Strong Earnings? Market Says NVIDIA-Level Growth or Be ForgottenDetailsGuestsEarnings season is heating up — but is a simple “beat” still enough to move the market? Wall Street’s new standard is clear: unless your growth looks like NVIDIA’s, investors aren’t impressed. In this week’s MarketBeat Monday, analysts Chris Markoch and Thomas Hughes break down the biggest market movers, from earnings surprises to geopolitical shifts, and what they really mean for your portfolio. We’ll cover Intel, homebuilders, AI plays, defense stocks, and more — plus live analysis of tickers straight from the chat.Stocks Mentioned in This EpisodeCompanyMarketRank™Current PriceDividend YieldP/E RatioHIMSHims & Hers Health2.803 of 5 stars$57.74+2.7%N/A72.18INTCIntel3.1769 of 5 stars$29.58-3.2%1.69%-6.20DHID.R. Horton4.5084 of 5 stars$168.20-0.8%0.95%13.49LENLennar4.4514 of 5 stars$127.17-4.3%1.57%10.52DUOLDuolingo4.1334 of 5 stars$290.90+0.4%N/A119.71RMBSRambus3.5186 of 5 stars$102.35-4.7%N/A48.28RNGRRanger Energy Services3.1546 of 5 stars$13.83-3.8%1.74%13.97SMRNuScale Power1.5552 of 5 stars$46.52+22.0%N/A-39.09CSCOCisco Systems4.866 of 5 stars$68.21-0.7%2.40%26.03MSTRStrategy4.7259 of 5 stars$344.75-1.3%N/A30.35CLSKCleanspark4.273 of 5 stars$13.62+1.2%N/A16.02QBTSD-Wave Quantum1.5794 of 5 stars$26.89+11.9%N/A-25.61RGTIRigetti Computing1.4018 of 5 stars$28.52+15.3%N/A-37.53IONQIonQ1.1969 of 5 stars$70.53+5.6%N/A-35.09SOFISoFi Technologies2.6046 of 5 stars$29.51+5.0%N/A61.48 Compare These Stocks Add These Stocks to My Watchlist Bridget Bennett, HostDigital Media Producer, MarketBeatAlways the talker, Bridget Bennett turned her passion for people and sharing stories into a career in communications. She started working as a journalist in high school at her local county paper in Ellendale, North Dakota. After moving to Dallas for college at Southern Methodist University, she quickly fell in love with visual storytelling and started her career as a news anchor and reporter.Bridget brings her 12 years of experience in broadcast writing and video production to the MarketBeat content team. She's also an energetic, creative thinker and lifelong learner, so she's always bringing new ideas. Bridget is thrilled to be part of an innovative team that is constantly looking to create useful content people can connect with.When she's not working, Bridget is a busy mom of three and can be found at just about every activity or outing in town. She is also an adoption and foster care advocate and helps support foster children and families through her nonprofit volunteer work. She and her husband, Jason, grew up together and have spent their lives exploring the world through travel, hiking and ministry.Chris Markoch, GuestMarketBeat Contributor, MarketBeatChris Markoch is a freelance financial copywriter with over five years of experience covering various aspects of the financial markets. You may find his writing a little different than other stock articles you’ve read. And that’s OK with him. Chris doesn’t have a traditional finance background. What he does bring to the table is a strong business and marketing background having worked for agencies that serviced Fortune 500 companies. With that in mind, he isn’t overly impressed with what companies say, and more focused on what they do. And because buyer behavior dictates so much of what happens with a stock, Chris always keeps the end consumer close in mind. Chris has been writing for MarketBeat since 2018.Thomas Hughes, GuestMarketBeat Contributor, MarketBeatThomas got his start with the markets while working as a Chef. In 2005 a chance invitation to attend the seminar “How To Buy And Sell Your Own Stocks” altered his worldview. Soon trading and stocks consumed his every waking moment to the point of excluding all else. Thomas now enjoys a much different lifestyle engaged in his true passion, uncovering great investments.Previous VideoAll VideosNext Video Subscribe on YouTube Don't Miss a Video Subscribe to watch the latest stock market videos from MarketBeat. We empower investors to make better trading decisions by providing real-time financial data and objective market analysis. Subscribe on YouTube From Our PartnersTrump’s national nightmare is herePorter Stansberry and Jeff Brown say a new U.S. national emergency is already underway — and it could trigger ...Porter & Company | SponsoredHe Called Nvidia at $1.10. Now, He Says THIS Stock Will…The original Magnificent Seven returned 16,894%—turning $7K into $1.18 million. Now, the man who called Nvi...The Oxford Club | SponsoredStunning new initiative unfolding in the White House?what I just learned about what’s unfolding in the White House is truly stunning… And you need to see it for...Paradigm Press | SponsoredA New Way to Double Your Retirement Income?Bloomberg reports that a new class of investments is “entering a golden era,” with yields fueling a retail boo...Investors Alley | SponsoredINVESTOR ALERT: Tiny “$3 AI Wonder Stock” on the Verge of Blasting OffRight now, we’re witnessing a monumental shift in the world.Traders Agency | SponsoredStrange crypto pattern discovered by 40-person research teamSomething unusual is happening inside a 40-person crypto research firm. They're helping 8,000+ ordinary peo...Crypto Swap Profits | Sponsored