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Valaris Ltd reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
Valaris Ltd VAL.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $1.93 per share for the quarter ended March 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 35 cents. The mean expectation of nine analysts for the quarter was for earnings of $1.23 per share. Wall Street expec...Reuters
Thu, May 1
2 High-Risk, High-Reward Electric Vehicle Stocks for the Future of Transportation
It seems almost certain the future of transportation is via electric vehicles (EVs). EVs have swept over countries like China quickly, and the U.S. more slowly, but global EV sales are on the rise and show no signs of reversing. Here are two stocks well-positioned to thrive in the future of electric...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 1
JetBlue Stock Analysis: I Discuss 3 Risks Investors Need to Know and Update My Buy Rating
Travel demand is slowing amid rising macroeconomic uncertainty.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Learn More »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 26, 2025. The video was published on April 28, ...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 1
MIDEAST STOCKS-Gulf bourses end mixed on oil price fall, weak US economic data
By Ateeq Shariff May 1 (Reuters) - Stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Thursday amid falling oil prices and weaker-than-expected U.S. GDP data.The U.S. economy contracted in the first quarter, largely because of a surge in imports as businesses sought to avoid expected tariffs.Risks are high...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Southern Co reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
Southern Co SO.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $1.23 per share for the quarter ended March 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of $1.03. The mean expectation of fifteen analysts for the quarter was for earnings of $1.20 per share. Wall Street expect...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Fortive falls after dour 2025 profit forecast on tariff woes
** Industrial products maker Fortive's FTV.N shares fall 5% to $66 premarket ** Company forecast 2025 profit below Wall Street estimates, citing potential impact from tariffs** Expects full-year adjusted profit to be $3.80 to $4/share, compared to analysts' estimate of $4.02/share, according...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Billionaire Ken Griffin Says Trump's Tariffs Have Made the U.S. "20% Poorer." Here's What You Can Do to Prevent Further Wealth Erosion.
Billionaire Ken Griffin is a major supporter of President Donald Trump and donated $100 million last year to conservative groups. However, Griffin isn't a fan of all the president's policies. He recently told Semafor's Gina Chon at the World Economy Summit that Trump's tariffs have made the U.S. "20...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 1
Should You Buy AMD Stock Before May 6?
In this video, I will cover recent updates regarding Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD). Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were from the trading day of April 29, 2025. The video was published on May 1, 2025.Where to...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 1
Aurora rises after launching self-driving trucking service in Texas
** Self-driving technology maker Aurora Innovation's shares AUR.O rise 6.2% premarket to $7.69** Co launches its commercial self-driving trucking service in Texas** "Following the closure of its safety case, Aurora began regular driverless customer deliveries between Dallas and Houston this ...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Street View: Caterpillar's sustainability through hazy macro remains to be seen
** Caterpillar CAT.N reported lower-than-expected Q1 results on Wednesday due to weak construction demand** Co outlined two scenarios for annual sales forecast, one of which included potential tariff-related impacts ** Median PT of 28 brokerages covering the stock is $373.50; average analyst rating ...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Furniture retailer Wayfair jumps after upbeat Q1
** Shares of online furniture retailer Wayfair W.N up 9% at $32.83 in premarket trading** Company posts smaller-than-expected loss and edges past estimate for net revenue on steady demand for its products.** That defies the choppiness in demand for home improvement and decor as consumer sentiment we...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Restaurant tech provider Olo rises after reported buyout interest
** Olo Inc's OLO.N shares up 7.7% premarket to $6.68 on potential M&A news** Restaurant software provider exploring a potential sale after attracting takeover interest, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar** New York-based-co working with a financial adviser to help gauge interest...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Where Will Rocket Lab Be in 10 Years?
Last month, I climbed out on a limb to ask (and answer) the question: Where will Rocket Lab USA (NASDAQ: RKLB) stock be in five years? For a fast-growing but still-unprofitable space stock with only one rocket in service -- the tiny Electron model that's much smaller than what larger competitors lik...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 1
ATI Inc reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
ATI Inc ATI.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 72 cents per share for the quarter ended March 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 48 cents. The mean expectation of eleven analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 59 cents per share. Wall Street e...Reuters
Thu, May 1
GLOBAL MARKETS-Wall Street set for tech boost, yen slides on BOJ gloom
Wall Street expected to rise after strong tech earningsYen slides as Bank of Japan slashes economic forecastsBy Marc Jones LONDON, May 1 (Reuters) - Wall Street pointed higher on Thursday, with the downtrodden dollar also on the rise after gloomy Bank of Japan economic forecasts had yanked the ye...Reuters
Thu, May 1
WW Grainger's first-quarter results beat on strong online sales
May 1 (Reuters) - WW Grainger GWW.N reported a first-quarter profit on Thursday that beat Wall Street estimates, helped by strong online demand for its maintenance and repair tools, adding that it expects to be able to weather the impact of tariffs.Shares of the company, which reaffirmed its full-ye...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Meta Surges on Earnings Strength
Here's our initial take on Meta Platforms' (NASDAQ: META) first-quarter financial report.Key MetricsMetricQ1 2024Q1 2025Changevs. ExpectationsTotal revenue$36.5 billion$42.3 billion 16%BeatAdjusted earnings per share$4.71$6.43 37%BeatFamily daily active people3.24 billion3.43 billion 6%n/aOperating ...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 1
LIVE MARKETS-S&P 500 index back up to battle 50-DMA
U.S. equity index futures green; Nasdaq 100 up ~1.5%Initial jobless claims 241k vs 224k estimateEuro STOXX 600 index ~flatDollar gains; bitcoin up 1.9%; crude down 0.8%; gold down ~2%U.S. 10-Year Treasury yield dips to ~4.15%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reu...Reuters
Thu, May 1
US STOCKS-Wall Street set for strong open as Microsoft, Meta soar
Futures up: Dow 0.63%, S&P 500 1.07%, Nasdaq 1.62%General Motors gains after offering new forecastMcDonald's slips after surprise drop in Q1 salesWeekly jobless claims higher than forecast By Lisa Pauline Mattackal and Purvi Agarwal May 1 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures pointed to a ...Reuters
Thu, May 1
