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Feb 21, 2025 12:59 PM - Davit Kirakosyan
Akamai Drops 18% Despite Q4 Earnings Beat as 2025 Guidance Disappoints
Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) posted stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings, but shares fell 18% intra-day today as its 2025 outlook came in below Wall Street expectations. For Q4, the cybersecurity and cloud computing company reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.66, exceeding anal...
Feb 21, 2025 12:56 PM - Davit Kirakosyan
Booking Gains 3% After Strong Q4 Earnings and Dividend Hike
Booking Holdings (NASDAQ:BKNG) rallied more than 3% intra-day today after reporting fourth-quarter results that exceeded analyst expectations, driven by robust travel demand and higher-than-expected bookings. For the quarter, the online travel giant posted adjusted earnings per share of $41.55, far ...
Feb 21, 2025 12:54 PM - Davit Kirakosyan
Floor & Decor Posts Strong Q4 Earnings Beat
Floor & Decor (NYSE:FND) posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and revenue, reinforcing investor confidence in its growth trajectory despite a slight dip in comparable sales. For Q4, the specialty flooring retailer reported earnings per share of $0.44, far exceeding analyst expectation...
Feb 21, 2025 12:51 PM - Davit Kirakosyan
Nu Holdings Slumps 17% Despite Strong Q4 Revenue as Investors Focus on Margin Pressure
Nu Holdings (NYSE:NU) delivered better-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue, but its stock tumbled 17% intra-day today as investors reacted to a sharp decline in net interest margins (NIM), overshadowing strong customer growth and profitability. For Q4, the Brazilian fintech giant reported revenue o...
Feb 21, 2025 12:48 PM - Davit Kirakosyan
RingCentral Plunges 7% as Soft Q1 Outlook Overshadows Q4 Earnings Beat
RingCentral (NYSE:RNG) delivered better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and revenue, but its shares dropped 7% intra-day today as weaker-than-expected first-quarter guidance raised investor concerns. For Q4, the cloud communications provider posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.98, edging ...
Feb 21, 2025 12:46 PM - Davit Kirakosyan
Rivian Beats Q4 Estimates but Warns of Lower Deliveries in 2025
Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) narrowed its losses in the fourth quarter, outpacing analyst expectations as cost-cutting measures helped improve margins. However, the EV maker's forecast for lower deliveries in 2025 tempered investor enthusiasm. As a result, shares dropped more than 5% intra-day to...
Feb 21, 2025 9:00 AM - Andrew Wynn
Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ATMU) Financial Performance Analysis
Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ATMU) is a key player in the filtration and media solutions industry. The company provides essential products that help in various industrial applications. ATMU competes with other filtration companies, striving to maintain its market position through innova...
Feb 21, 2025 8:57 AM - Parth Sanghvi
AI Stocks Outlook: UBS Predicts Strong Returns in 2025
Introduction UBS analysts remain bullish on the global AI sector, forecasting mid-teen returns in 2025. With AI adoption accelerating and investment commitments rising, the bank highlights AI as the defining tech theme of the decade. Despite AI stocks' strong past performance, UBS believes the ra...
Feb 21, 2025 8:56 AM - Parth Sanghvi
Palantir Stock Tumbles on CEOās Stock Sale Plan and Pentagon Budget Cuts
Introduction Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR) saw sharp declines this week, dropping 10% on Wednesday and another 4.7% on Thursday after news of potential U.S. defense budget cuts and CEO Alex Karpās stock trading plan. Earlier in the session, the stock had fallen as much as 14.5% before...
Feb 21, 2025 8:56 AM - Parth Sanghvi
U.S. Dollar Strengthens Amid Trumpās Tariff Threats and Market Uncertainty
Introduction The U.S. dollar strengthened on Friday, rising 0.4% against a basket of currencies, as investors reacted to President Donald Trumpās tariff threats and shifting market sentiment. While his administration has issued several trade warnings, some analysts believe this may be a negotiati...
Feb 21, 2025 8:55 AM - Parth Sanghvi
Asian Markets Mixed as U.S. Trade Concerns Weigh; Alibaba Leads Hong Kong Rally
Overview Asian stock markets moved within a tight range on Friday, as U.S. trade tariff concerns and expectations of higher-for-longer interest rates weighed on sentiment. However, Alibabaās (NYSE:BABA) strong earnings fueled a rally in Hong Kongās Hang Seng Index, lifting broader Chinese tech st...
Feb 21, 2025 8:54 AM - Parth Sanghvi
Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ:CELH) Soars on Alani Nu Acquisition and Strong Q4 Earnings
Key Highlights: Celsius Holdingsā stock surged 30% premarket after announcing a $1.8 billion acquisition of energy drink rival Alani Nu and posting better-than-expected Q4 earnings. The acquisition boosts Celsius's position in the high-growth functional beverage market, particularly among younge...
Feb 21, 2025 8:54 AM - Parth Sanghvi
UnitedHealth (NYSE:UNH) Faces Civil Fraud Probe Over Medicare Billing Practices
Key Takeaways: The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has launched a civil fraud investigation into UnitedHealthās Medicare Advantage billing practices. Shares of UnitedHealth sank 10% in premarket trading following the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report. The investigation focuses on how the compan...
Feb 21, 2025 8:53 AM - Parth Sanghvi
Jefferies Downgrades Airbus (EPA:AIR) to āHoldā: Key Risks and Outlook
Key Takeaways: Jefferies downgraded Airbus to 'hold' due to production challenges and lack of short-term catalysts. Price target reduced to ā¬180 (previously ā¬190) amid slower-than-expected earnings growth. Key risks: A320 production delays, aerostructure integration issues, and flat A350 deliveri...
Feb 21, 2025 8:52 AM - Parth Sanghvi
Nissan Soars 9.5% on Reports of Potential Tesla Investment
Nissan Motor (OTC:NSANY) shares surged 9.5% in Asian trading on Friday following reports that Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) may invest in the Japanese automaker. According to the Financial Times (FT), a high-profile Japanese group, including former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, is proposing a strategic partn...
Feb 21, 2025 8:51 AM - Parth Sanghvi
Walmart Stock Drops 6% as Fiscal 2026 Sales Outlook Disappoints
Walmart (NYSE:WMT) shares tumbled more than 6% on Thursday after the retail giant projected a lower-than-expected sales outlook for its 2026 fiscal year. Despite strong holiday-season sales, concerns over inflation-hit consumers and macroeconomic uncertainties weighed on the stock. Key Takeaways ...
Feb 21, 2025 8:50 AM - Parth Sanghvi
Global Fund Flows Surge: European Stocks See Largest Inflow Since 2022
Global equity and bond funds saw strong inflows last week, with European stocks experiencing their biggest boost since before the Ukraine war, according to Bank of America (BofA). Key Highlights from BofA Report Equity Inflows: $16.8 billion flowed into global stock funds. Bond Inflows: Investo...
Feb 21, 2025 8:50 AM - Parth Sanghvi
Tesla Stock Outlook: Wedbush Reiterates $550 Target Despite DOGE and Political Concerns
Teslaās (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock has faced continued pressure in 2025, but Wedbush remains bullish, maintaining an Outperform rating and a $550 price target. Key Takeaways from Wedbush Report DOGE & Political Concerns: Investor sentiment has been impacted by Elon Muskās focus on Dogecoin (DOGE) and h...
Feb 21, 2025 8:47 AM - Parth Sanghvi
U.S. Equity Funds See Inflows as Inflation Worries Ease
U.S. equity funds experienced net inflows for the first time in three weeks, as reduced inflation concerns and strong Q4 earnings boosted investor confidence. Key Highlights š Net Inflows of $1.59 Billion: Investors purchased $1.59 billion worth of U.S. equity funds in the week ending Februar...
Feb 21, 2025 8:46 AM - Parth Sanghvi
Goldman Sachsā āHedge Fund VIPā Stocks Outperform S&P 500āWhatās Driving the Gains?
Goldman Sachs' latest analysis reveals that its "Hedge Fund Very Important Positions (VIP)" basket of 50 stocks has delivered a 10% return year-to-date (YTD), significantly outperforming the S&P 500ās 4% gain. This outperformance highlights hedge fund positioning in top-performing tech stocks, pa...
