Today, Fool.com editor Austin Smith reviews a Factset earnings insight report and sheds some light on what two huge earnings beats show.

One is from fallen angel Netflix (NFLX 0.98%) which lost investor support after its Qwikster debacle, though the mess overshadowed a strong fundamental business. 

The second is from PulteGroup (PHM -3.51%) which could indicate a housing market ready to take off.