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The jobs report, Lululemon earnings, the NFL heads to Australia and more in Morning Squawk

Lululemon shares dropped 20% after reporting a 4% revenue decline and 9% fall in comparable sales for Q2, with interim CEO blaming social media. Zscaler beat earnings expectations, with revenue up 25% YoY, benefiting from AI-related cybersecurity demand. The August jobs report is due, with economists expecting 53,000 jobs added and unemployment steady. NFL's international expansion continues with a game in Australia, potentially boosting trading volumes for Robinhood's Rothera.

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Published Sep 4, 2026, 1:00 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$LULUBearishMed
01

Why it matters

Earnings releases dominate the actionable content; the jobs report is a macro preview but not yet released.

02

Market read

Earnings news for LULU and ZS provide immediate trading opportunities, while the pending jobs report may shape broader market direction later today.

03

What to watch

Potential supply‑chain constraints and consumer spending trends may affect future performance.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 6/10Timing: pre‑market today

Background

Morning Squawk newsletter summarizing key market items: upcoming jobs report, Lululemon and Zscaler earnings, and other headlines.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$LULUBearishHigh confidence
Context

Lululemon reported a 4% revenue decline and a >20% share plunge after its weak Q2 earnings.

Expected impact

Potential further decline of 5‑10% over the next few days.

Evidence & confidence

Revenue decline and weak outlook are fresh data; market reaction already shows >20% drop.

$ZSBullishMedium confidence
Context

Zscaler posted a 25% YoY revenue jump and beat Q4 expectations.

Expected impact

Possible 3‑6% rally in the near term.

Evidence & confidence

Beat and growth are fresh, but sector pressure on cybersecurity stocks tempers upside.

Market effects

Sector

Highlights earnings volatility in consumer discretionary and cybersecurity sectors.

Regional

U.S. equity futures mixed ahead of the jobs report and earnings releases.

Global

Limited to U.S. markets; no direct global macro impact.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Despite the earnings miss, Lululemon's brand strength could enable a rebound if guidance improves.

Key entities

  • Company
    Lululemon

    Athleisure retailer reporting weak Q2 results.

  • Company
    Zscaler

    Cybersecurity firm delivering strong Q4 earnings.

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