As the third quarter earnings reports continue to roll in, investors are focusing on key announcements from Nvidia (NVDA) and Walmart (WMT) this week. The Q3 earnings season has commenced positively, with 92% of S&P 500 companies reporting their results as of November 14, according to FactSet. Analysts project a 13.1% year-over-year increase in earnings per share for this period, which, if realized, would signify the fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit earnings growth, surpassing the 12% growth rate noted in Q2. Expectations were considerably more tempered at the quarter’s outset, with a 7.9% increase anticipated as of September 30. This week, attention will center on the AI and retail leaders, Nvidia and Walmart, alongside earnings disclosures from Palo Alto Networks (PANW), Home Depot (HD), Lowe’s (LOW), Target (TGT), TJX (TJX), and XPeng (XPEV) as the week progresses. Here are the latest developments from the corporate sector. LIVE updates with featured segments include Walmart’s impressive earnings surpassing forecasts, Nvidia’s stock surge post-earnings, and Gap’s stock rise following a strong outlook and performance. Intuit also reported earnings and revenue exceeding expectations, reflecting its commitment to AI-powered tools. Meanwhile, Bath & Body Works faced a steep decline in stock following a negative forecast. However, Walmart’s CFO expressed confidence in consistent consumer spending despite a divided market landscape. As the holiday shopping season approaches, results will provide critical insights into consumer behavior and market trends.