Booking, Alphabet, and 7 Other Stocks to Buy Ahead of Earnings

The article is a bullish pre-earnings screen highlighting large-cap stocks that have underperformed year to date but could rebound if they beat estimates. For Alphabet, the case is that it has beaten revenue and profit estimates repeatedly, analysts have revised estimates favorably, and elevated short interest could amplify gains if results and guidance are solid. The broader market backdrop is volatile, with investors rotating out of chip stocks into other sectors, creating opportunities in beaten-down names ahead of earnings. The piece also notes related support from the broader travel trade for Booking Holdings, where estimates already reflect Middle East demand headwinds. Overall, the tone is constructive on Alphabet and similar stocks heading into earnings season.