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Shein Swings to a Loss Ahead of Hong Kong IPO as Earnings Season Heats Up

The busiest week of Q2 earnings season arrives with S&P 500 profit growth leaning heavily on one company and Shein filing to go public despite a quarterly loss.

July 26, 2026 Earnings

The Busiest Week of the Season

Markets are gearing up for the busiest week of second-quarter earnings season, with S&P 500 earnings growth described as having gone "bonkers" thanks to the outsized contribution of a single company.

Shein's Rocky Path to Hong Kong

Shein has filed for a Hong Kong IPO even as tariff changes weigh on its growth and profits, and the company separately reported swinging to a quarterly loss ahead of that listing.

Energy and Industrial Names on Deck

Baker Hughes earnings are due next, with its diversification strategy set to be tested by the pending Chart Industries deal.

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