News
Important Only
Regulus Therapeutics' stock price doubles on Novartis's buyout offer
** Shares of drug developer Regulus Therapeutics RGLS.O more than double to over 3-year high of $7.93** Stock set for biggest single-day pct gain on record** Novartis NOVN.S is buying Regulus for up to $1.7 bln to gain access to an experimental kidney disease drug called farabursen** Deal includes a...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
SMCI: Preliminary Results Disappoint
Here's our initial take on Super Micro's preliminary results.Key MetricsMetricQ3 2024Q3 2025Changevs. ExpectationsRevenue$3.85 billion$4.5 billion to $4.6 billion 18%MissedGAAP earnings per share$0.66$0.16 to $0.17-75%n/aNon-GAAP earnings per share$0.67$0.29 to $0.31-55%MissedSales and Profits Tumbl...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 30
Vicor slumps on Q1 results miss
** Shares of modular power components maker Vicor VICR.O fall 21.6% to $41.71 ** Co late on Tuesday posted Q1 revenue of $94 million, missing analysts' estimate of $96.63 million, according to data compiled by LSEG ** Co reported Q1 profit of $2.54 million, vs analysts' estimate of $13.2 mil...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
OGE Energy Corp reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
OGE Energy Corp OGE.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 31 cents per share for the quarter ended March 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 9 cents. The mean expectation of seven analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 25 cents per share. Wall St...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Vulcan Materials Co reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
Vulcan Materials Co VMC.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $1.00 per share for the quarter ended March 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 80 cents. The mean expectation of twenty analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 78 cents per share. Wall...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Illinois Tool Works falls on lower Q1 earnings
** Shares of Illinois Tool Work ITW.N fall 3.4% to $233** Co posted lower quarterly profit and revenue as economic uncertainty and inflation weighed on demand for industrial equipment** ITW posted Q1 profit of $2.44/share, compared with $2.35/share expected by analysts, according to data compiled by...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Visa Earnings: Business as Usual
Here's our initial take on Visa's (NYSE: V) fiscal 2025 second-quarter financial report.Key MetricsMetricQ2 2024Q2 2025Changevs. ExpectationsRevenue$8.8 billion$9.6 billion 9%BeatEarnings per share (adjusted)$2.51$2.76 10%BeatProcessed transactions55.5 billion60.7 billion 9%n/aPayments volume$3.17 t...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 30
Penske Automotive hits one-week low on first-quarter miss
** Shares of Penske Automotive Group PAG.N fall 3.7% to $151.835, their lowest level in a week** PAG clocks its worst intraday pct. drop since April 3** Auto dealer postsQ1 adjusted net income of $226.3 million, below analysts' estimate of $238.6 million; revenue of $7.60 billion also falls shor...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Jittery Investors Are Missing the Big Picture -- Futurist Amy Webb's Unconventional Fix
In the fast-paced world of tech investing, distraction is the enemy of sound, long-term decision-making. At this year's South by Southwest (SXSW) conference in Austin, Texas, Amy Webb -- the founder and CEO of Future Today Strategy Group -- delivered her highly anticipated annual trends report with ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 30
ONEOK falls after posting lower Q1 profit
** Shares of U.S. pipeline operator ONEOK OKE.N fall ~7% to $81.82** Co on Tuesday reported a marginal fall in Q1 profit, hurt by higher operating costs and divestments** OKE posts Q1 net income of $636 million, or $1.04/shr, compared with $639 million, or $1.09/ share, a year earlier** Operating co...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Cathie Wood Goes Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks She Just Bought
Cathie Wood's investing style is bouncing back into fancy. The co-founder, CEO, and investment manager of Ark Invest is winning again. Her most popular exchange-traded fund has risen 6% over the past month, a welcome contrast to the flat overall market in that time. Her 14% return over the past year...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 30
These 2 Nasdaq-100 Stocks Are Down Around 50% This Year
The Nasdaq Composite index is down by about 10% so far this year as investors remain concerned about the outlook for many businesses, particularly as President Donald Trump's tariffs pose significant risks to the U.S. economy and analysts worry that they may push the country into a recession. The Na...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 30
Energy stocks tumble as crude prices extend slump amid global trade war
** S&P 500 energy index .SPNY drops 3% with every component in the red early Weds, following slump in crude prices** Brent crude futures LCOc1 down 1.6% to $63.24/barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude CLc1 last off 1.7% to $59.39/barrel by 9:55 am ET** Oil prices extended declines on the...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
General Motors Co reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
General Motors Co GM.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $2.78 per share for the quarter ended March 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of $2.62. The mean expectation of twenty analysts for the quarter was for earnings of $2.74 per share. Wall Street e...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Shares in Mexican tequila maker Becle rise following net profit surge
MEXICO CITY, April 30 (Reuters) - Becle CUERVO.MX, the world's largest tequila producer, saw it shares jump 5% on Wednesday after the company reported a first-quarter profit increase of 15% from a year earlier. The firm, which makes the bulk of its income from tequila but also produces a range o...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Western Digital rises as Q4 forecasts above estimates
** Data storage products maker Western Digital Corp's WDC.O shares rise 3.8% to $42.17 after co forecasts upbeat quarterly results on cloud computing demand** Co forecasts Q4 revenue of $2.45 bln and adj. EPS outlook of $1.45, compared with Wall Street estimates for revenue of $2.38 bln and $1.1...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
3 Big Investor Takeaways From Warren Buffett's Latest Moves
Whenever Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) reports on its holdings, investors are often eager to learn what stocks it bought and sold. The company, which Warren Buffett leads, gives insights into the stocks the billionaire investor is bullish and bearish on. And it's not surprising if a ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 30
Wingstop's Revenue Jumps, Costs Rise
Wingstop (NASDAQ:WING), a leader in the fast-casual dining segment, released its Q1 FY2025 earnings on April 30, 2025, revealing robust sales growth with a 17.4% increase from the previous year. Net income skyrocketed by 221% in Q1 FY2025 to $92.3 million, equivalent to $3.24 per diluted share (GAAP...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 30
