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Amazon Drops, Spotify Tumbles, UPS Falls in Pullback from Amazon
On this episode of Stock Movers:- Amazon (AMZN) shares fall after the White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the e-commerce company’s reported decision to display the impact of tariffs on pricing was a “hostile” act. The comments from Leavitt came after Punchbowl News reported that the e-commerce giant would “soon” begin displaying the cost of US tariffs on individual products next to the total listed price.- Spotify (SPOT) shares tumble after the streaming company reported operating profit that missed estimates even as it saw a surge in subscribers in the first quarter Spotify said the figure was weighed down by more than €76 million in social charges, which it has defined as payroll taxes associated with employee salaries and benefits. - UPS (UPS) shares drop after the company said it expects to cut 20,000 jobs this year and close dozens of facilities as it dramatically reduces shipments for e-commerce giant Amazon.com. UPS said the reduction in its operational workforce — a group that includes delivery drivers and package handlers — is part of a network overhaul in response to expected “lower volumes from our largest customer.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amazon Falls, Honeywell Rises, Hims & Hers Health Surges on Wegovy Deal
On this episode of Stock Movers:- Amazon (AMZN) shares fall after the White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the e-commerce company’s reported decision to display the impact of tariffs on pricing was a “hostile” act. The comments from Leavitt came after Punchbowl News reported that the e-commerce giant would “soon” begin displaying the cost of US tariffs on individual products next to the total listed price.- Honeywell (HON) shares rise after the company raised its full-year guidance for earnings per share, saying it will offset about $500 million in tariff exposure with price changes and other actions to protect its bottom line. Honeywell, which plans to split into three separate companies, will also use a multiprong approach to offsetting the impact from tariffs, it said in an investor presentation.- Hims & Hers Health (HIMS) shares soar after the company said it would sell its popular weight-loss drug Wegovy for a reduced price on several telehealth platforms. Through NovoCare, Novo’s new direct-to-consumer pharmacy platform, Hims, LifeMD Inc., and Ro will each sell a month’s supply of Wegovy starting at $499.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honeywell's Strong Guidance; GM Panic; UPS Job Cuts
On this episode of Stock Movers:- Honeywell (HON) is up after issuing a beat on estimates and raising full-year guidance. Honeywell expressed caution going forward, slightly lowering the top end of its sales and profit-margin forecasts due to tariffs and an uncertain global demand environment for the remainder of this year.- General Motors (GM) shares are lower after withdrawing its earnings guidance for 2025 and putting $4 billion in share buybacks on hold due to uncertainty around US tariffs. Because the original guidance didn’t include impact from tariffs, prior guidance can’t be relied upon,” Paul Jacobson, the company’s chief financial officer, said on a call with reporters. “We will update when we have more information on tariffs.” - UPS (UPS) shares are on the rise after announcing job cuts and earnings. UPS expects to cut 20,000 jobs this year and close facilities due to lower volumes from Amazon. It reported adjusted earnings of $1.49 a share for the first quarter, topping analyst estimates, but backed away from its 2025 financial guidance due to macroeconomic uncertainty.- Royal Caribbean (RCL) shares are higher after the cruise operator boosted its adjusted earnings per share forecast for the full year. CEO Jason Liberty says “Bookings for 2025 have remained on track, cancellation levels are normal, and we continue to see excellent close-in demand”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BP Comes Clean, Porsche Sinks, Rheinmetall Surges
On this episode of Stock Movers:- BP’s finances took another battering in the first quarter, with a slump in cash flow and rising debt forcing the company to cut its buyback to the low end of its target range. The company was already seen as the most vulnerable oil major to weakening markets, and its first-quarter earnings reinforced that view.- Porsche said its profit margin will slip into single digits this year, with the luxury-car maker warning about US tariffs and higher costs from weak electric-vehicle adoption. The German manufacturer now expects return on sales to fall to as low as 6.5%, down from a previous projection of at least 10%. - Rheinmetall’s military sales soared 73% in the first quarter, as Europe’s increased defense spending drove up orders for the manufacturer’s armored trucks and weapons. The defense giant, which has a record €62.6 billion order backlog, is poised to see sales surge further as Germany’s relaxation of fiscal rules unlocks defense spending and Europe picks up efforts to decrease its reliance on the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boeing Stock Rises, Nvidia Falls, On Holding Shares Up
On this episode of Stock Movers:- Boeing (BA) shares are up as Airbus SE agreed to take over some assets and sites from Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc., clearing the way for the struggling US aerospace supplier to be acquired back by its former parent. Boeing also got an upgrade over at Bernstein, saying that the airplane maker is now making the progress that it needed for the growth trajectory. However, analysts did note that while they can't assume all the risks are gone after high FAA scrutiny, BCA (Boeing Commercial Airplanes) should be on a much firmer path than in 2023”.- Nvidia (NVDA) shares fell as the company prepares for a new challenge in the artificial-intelligence chip sector from China's Huawei Technologies. Huawei is getting ready to test a new and powerful artificial intelligence processor that the company hopes can replace some products made by Nvidia, the Wall Street Journal reported. The progress by the Shenzhen-based networking and electronics leader shows the resilience of China’s semiconductor industry in the face of efforts by the Trump administration to stymie it, including by blocking access to some Western chip-making equipment, the newspaper said on Sunday.- On Holding (ONON) shares jumped after Citi raised the Swiss shoemaker to buy from neutral. They said it’s among the best-positioned brands to navigate the current uncertain environment and pass on higher costs to consumers if needed. Analyst Paul Lejuez calls On one of the fastest growing brands in the athletic/apparel and footwear industries, and highlights its geographically diverse sales base and and low sourcing exposure in China.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spotify Down, Boeing Climbs, Plug Power Soars
On this episode of Stock Movers: - US shares of Spotify Technology (SPOT) are down. This comes as they report first-quarter results tomorrow before the market opens in New York. Investors will be looking for more details about when and how the company will raise prices. It is reportedly planning an increase in Europe as soon as June. The Swedish streaming platform is looking for ways to fuel earnings growth, particularly in video. On Monday, the company said it paid $100 million to podcast publishers and creators in the first quarter. The company will also share an update on the video creator program that launched in January.- Boeing (BA) are up after Bernstein upgrades to outperform from market perform noting that the aircraft maker is now “making the progress it needed for the growth trajectory.” Analysts did note that while they can't assume all the risks are gone, after high FAA scrutiny, BCA (Boeing Commercial Airplanes) should be on a much firmer path than in 2023”. - Plug Power (PLUG) shares jumped the most in nearly a year after the hydrogen company announced a $525 million secured debt facility, said it doesn’t plan to raise more equity in 2025 and reported preliminary first-quarter results in line with analysts’ estimates. Plug expects to report revenue of $130 million to $134 million when it releases its full first-quarter results in early May, versus a consensus estimate of $131.6 million. The company also reported completing construction of a hydrogen production plant in Louisiana that will serve customers including Amazon.com Inc. and Walmart Inc.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boeing Rises, Eli Lilly Slips, Peloton Jumps on Anticipated Growth
On this episode of Stock Movers:- Boeing (BA) shares rise after Bernstein upgrades to outperform from market perform noting that the aircraft maker is now “making the progress it needed for the growth trajectory.” - Eli Lilly (LLY) shares dip after HSBC double downgraded the stock to reduce — a sell-equivalent rating — from buy, saying the drugmaker’s risk-reward “is not attractive.”- Peloton Interactive (PTON) shares jump after the Truist Securities upgraded the fitness company to buy from hold, saying the stock is finally nearing a point where the company’s improving fundamentals should support a recovery in shares.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Domino's Falls, Merck Rises, Airbus Higher After Assuming Spirit Assets
On this episode of Stock Movers:- Domino's Pizza (DPZ) shares fall after the company reported revenue for the first quarter that missed the average analyst estimate. Revenue $1.11 billion, +2.5% y/y, estimate $1.12 billion. The company didn't provide an outlook for 2025. - Merck (MRK) shares rise after the company agreed to buy SpringWorks Therapeutics Inc. for $47 per share in cash, representing an equity value of about $3.9 billion and a 26% premium for SpringWorks. The acquisition is expected to boost Merck's health-care division.- Airbus (AIR FP) shares rise after the company agreed to take over some assets and sites from Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc., clearing the way for Spirit to be acquired by Boeing Co. The deal includes Airbus taking over facilities in Kinston, North Carolina; France; Belfast, Ireland; and Prestwick, Scotland, with Airbus receiving a $439 million payment from Spirit and providing $200 million in credit lines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nvidia's Huawei Threat; Tesla Leads Mag 7; Deliveroo's DoorDash Bid
On this episode of Stock Movers:- Nvidia (NVDA) is down in early trading after China’s Huawei Technologies is reportedly getting ready to test a new and powerful artificial intelligence processor that the company hopes can replace some products made by Nvidia - that's according to the Wall Street Journal. The progress by the Shenzhen-based networking and electronics leader shows the resilience of China’s semiconductor industry in the face of efforts by the Trump administration to stymie it.- Tesla (TSLA) is leading the Mag 7 premarket gains following its best week of 2025. Despite a less-than-great earnings last week, Tesla founder Elon Musk says he will put more focus on the company rather than government work, which has provided a boon for the stock.- Deliveroo (DROOF) shares jumped more than 18%, the most since 2021, after the British delivery firm disclosed an acquisition offer from DoorDash. On Friday, Deliveroo said in a filing that it had received a cash offer from DoorDash at £1.80 per Deliveroo share. That would value the company at about $3.6 billion, according to calculations by Bloomberg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nvidia Faces Competition; Tesla's Upswing; Boeing's Upgrade
On this episode of Stock Movers:- Nvidia (NVDA) is down in early trading after China’s Huawei Technologies is reportedly getting ready to test a new and powerful artificial intelligence processor that the company hopes can replace some products made by Nvidia - that's according to the Wall Street Journal. The progress by the Shenzhen-based networking and electronics leader shows the resilience of China’s semiconductor industry in the face of efforts by the Trump administration to stymie it.- Tesla (TSLA) is leading the Mag 7 premarket gains following its best week of 2025. Despite a less-than-great earnings last week, Tesla founder Elon Musk says he will put more focus on the company rather than government work, which has provided a boon for the stock.- Dominos (DPZ) is down in the premarket after sales missed estimates and it didn't provide an outlook for 2025. Still, Q1 revenue was higher than estimates, offering a mixed quarter print overall. Dominos larger international exposure helped lift its results in a tough environment for restaurant stocks.- Boeing (BA) shares are higher after it was upgraded by Bernstein, citing growth potential on the horizon. Bernstein upgraded the stock to outperform from market perform. Analysts led by Douglas Harned wrote “while we cannot assume all risks are gone, after high FAA scrutiny, BCA (Boeing Commercial Airplanes) should be on a much firmer path than in 2023”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deals Galore: Mediobanca, DoorDash, ITV
On this episode of Stock Movers:- Mediobanca launched a surprise €6.3 billion ($7.2 billion) offer for the wealth management arm of Italian insurer Assicurazioni Generali SpA, opening a potential defense strategy for the Milan-based bank amid Italy’s intensifying deal wave.- DoorDash has offered to buy UK-based Deliveroo Plc for $3.6 billion, marking a renewed attempt by the US company to expand into more overseas markets by buying smaller food delivery providers.- France’s Banijay Group is working on plans for a takeover offer for ITV or its studio arm, Financial Times reported, citing two people familiar with the situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Intel and Alaska Air Share Downbeat Outlook, Hasbro's Big Beat
On this episode of Stock Movers: - Intel (INTC) Chief Executive Officer Lip-Bu Tan gave investors a stark diagnosis of the chipmaker’s problems on Thursday, along with the sense that it will take a while to fix them. Tan, delivering his first earnings report as CEO, said Intel’s bureaucratic corporate culture needs a shake-up, so he’s going to cut jobs, remove layers of management and force everyone back to the office. His prescriptions for other areas of malaise — such as Intel’s struggling foundry business, which makes chips for outside customers — were more vague.- Alaska Air (ALK) shares tumbled as much as 14% on Thursday, the most intraday since December 2023, after the carrier’s second-quarter forecast for adjusted earnings per share trailed the average analyst estimate. The company also said it would not update its full-year 2025 guidance and will provide an update later in the year.- Hasbro (HAS) shares rose as much as 15%, the most intraday since April 2023, after the toy company’s adjusted EPS and net revenue easily topped Street expectations, driven by meaningfully better-than-expected revenue from its Wizards/Gaming unit. In addition, Hasbro is accelerating elements of its cost-savings program, and now targets $175 million to $225 million in gross savings this year as it searches for additional profit offsets, it said on the conference call.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AppFolio, Carter's and Saia All Drop on Downbeat Earnings
On this episode of Stock Movers: - AppFolio (APPF) shares are down after the application software company reported first-quarter results that missed expectations. - Carter's (CRI) shares also fell as much as 10% in trading after the children's apparel company suspended its financial guidance, citing its CEO transition and tariff uncertainty. The stock was down despite first-quarter sales topping Wall Street expectations. - Saia (SAIA) shares also dropped over 30% during trading after the trucking company reported revenue and earnings per share for the first-quarter that missed analysts estimates. The firm also cited uncertainty as a factor. “Primarily resulting from an uncertain macroeconomic environment, we did not see the typical sequential growth in shipments through the quarter, with March shipments flat to February, causing our first quarter revenues to fall well below our expectations” CEO Fritz Holzgrefe said in a statement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alphabet Rises, T-Mobile Falls, Intel Drops on Bleak Outlook
On this episode of Stock Movers:- Alphabet (GOOGL) shares rise after the company reported first-quarter revenue and profit that exceeded analysts' expectations, driven by strength in its search advertising business. Google Cloud brought in operating profit of $2.18 billion, beating analysts’ estimates for $1.94 billion despite slightly missing expectations on sales. The results indicate that Google may be eking out more profits from Cloud even as sales slow. - T-Mobile (TMUS) shares drop after the company reported new mobile-phone subscribers that missed expectations. The weaker wireless number overshadowed otherwise positive financial results. The company raised its full-year profit forecast and expects adjusted full-year earnings of $33.2 billion to $33.7 billion before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.- Intel (INTC) shares drop after Chief Executive Officer Lip-Bu Tan gave investors a stark diagnosis of the chipmaker’s problems on Thursday, along with the sense that it will take a while to fix them. What’s most clear is Intel’s short-term woes are even worse than feared. The company gave a revenue forecast for the current quarter that was well below what analysts projected.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alphabet Rises, Apple Lower, Skechers Drops After Pulling Forecast
On this episode of Stock Movers:- Alphabet (GOOGL) shares rise after the company reported first-quarter revenue and profit that exceeded analysts' expectations, driven by strength in its search advertising business. Google Cloud brought in operating profit of $2.18 billion, beating analysts’ estimates for $1.94 billion despite slightly missing expectations on sales. The results indicate that Google may be eking out more profits from Cloud even as sales slow. - Apple (APPL) shares edged lower despite news it is seeking to import most of the iPhones it sells in the US from India by the end of next year, accelerating a shift beyond China to mitigate risks related to tariffs and geopolitical tensions.- Skechers (SKX) shares drop after the footwear company said it’s not providing financial guidance and withdrawing its previous annual outlook due to macroeconomic uncertainty stemming from global trade policies. The company also reported first-quarter sales that trailed Wall Street’s expectations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alphabet's Earnings Beat; T-Mobile Customer Declines; Intel to Slash Workforce
On this episode of Stock Movers:- Alphabet (GOOG) shares are higher this morning after reporting first-quarter revenue and profit that exceeded analysts' expectations, driven by strength in its search advertising business. Alphabet's cloud business, Google Cloud, brought in operating profit of $2.18 billion, beating analysts' estimates, and search advertising generated $50.7 billion in sales.- T-Mobile (TMUS) is to the downside this morning after the company reported new mobile-phone subscribers that missed expectations. Despite topping earnings and revenue estimates, the subscriber decline is concerning investors.- Intel (INTC) shares are lower after its revenue forecast for the current quarter fell below analyst projections. The company is warning of a tariff-fueled recession that could hurt chip demand. CEO Lip-Bu Tan says the company's bureaucratic culture needs a shake-up, and plans to cut jobs, remove management layers, and require employees to work in-person four days a week.- Skechers (SKX) is getting punished in the premarket as it became the latest company to pull guidance. The company says it’s not providing financial guidance and withdrawing its previous annual outlook due to macroeconomic uncertainty stemming from global trade policies. The company also reported first-quarter sales that trailed Wall Street’s expectations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alphabet's Earnings Beat; Intel's Miss; Skechers Pulls Guidance
On this episode of Stock Movers:- Alphabet (GOOG) shares are higher this morning after reporting first-quarter revenue and profit that exceeded analysts' expectations, driven by strength in its search advertising business. Alphabet's cloud business, Google Cloud, brought in operating profit of $2.18 billion, beating analysts' estimates, and search advertising generated $50.7 billion in sales.- Intel (INTC) shares are lower after its revenue forecast for the current quarter fell below analyst projections. The company is warning of a tariff-fueled recession that could hurt chip demand.- T-Mobile (TMUS) is to the downside this morning after the company reported new mobile-phone subscribers that missed expectations. Despite topping earnings and revenue estimates, the subscriber decline is concerning investors.- Skechers (SKX) is getting punished in the premarket as it became the latest company to pull guidance. The company says it’s not providing financial guidance and withdrawing its previous annual outlook due to macroeconomic uncertainty stemming from global trade policies. The company also reported first-quarter sales that trailed Wall Street’s expectations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelin Drives Up Growth, Saab, Accor Rise
On this episode of Stock Movers:- Michelin shares rise as much as 4% after the French tiremaker’s price/mix was seen as a key positive in its first quarter update. Overall guidance was reiterated, but meeting it will require a stronger performance through the remainder of the year, analysts said.- Swedish defense manufacturer Saab AB sees customers increasingly focused on cutting down delivery times as many countries race to rearm in the face of deepening geopolitical tensions.- Accor shares rise as much as 5.6% to the highest level this month. Analysts say the French hotel operator’s results are favorable, noting positive demand commentary and expectations for net unit growth throughout the year. While net unit growth was a slight miss in the first quarter, revenue per available room, or RevPAR, beat expectations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Intel Disappoints, Alaska Air Slumps, Hasbro Climbs
On this episode of Stock Movers:- Intel (INTC), the chipmaker attempting a comeback under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan, gave a weak forecast for the current period and said it’s cutting workers to bring costs in line with the business’s smaller size. Second-quarter revenue will be between $11.2 billion and $12.4 billion, the company said in a statement Thursday. That was well short of the $12.9 billion average analyst estimate, sending the shares down more than 6% in late trading.- Alaska Air (ALK) shares tumbled as much as 14% on Thursday, the most intraday since December 2023. This comes after the carrier’s second-quarter forecast for adjusted earnings per share trailed the average analyst estimate. The company also said it would not update its full-year 2025 guidance and will provide an update later in the year.- Hasbro (HAS) shares rose as much as 15%, the most intraday since April 2023. This comes after the toy company’s adjusted EPS and net revenue easily topped Street expectations, driven by meaningfully better-than-expected revenue from its Wizards/Gaming unit. In addition, Hasbro is accelerating elements of its cost-savings program, and now targets $175 million to $225 million in gross savings this year as it searches for additional profit offsets, it said on the conference call.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

American Airlines Forecast, Comcast Falls, IBM Tumbles
On this episode of Stock Movers:- American Airlines Group (AAL) shares are up. However, the company withdrew its full-year earnings outlook, joining a growing number of companies hedging their bets on the broader economy. The looming impact of higher costs from the Trump administration’s trade policy is making it difficult for Corporate America to forecast how the year will play out as consumers brace for economic pain.- Comcast Corp. (CMCSA) shares fell to their lowest level in 2 1/2 years after the company reported first-quarter losses of pay-TV and broadband customers that exceeded analysts’ estimates, a reflection of the growing competition from streaming and wireless providers. Comcast, the largest US cable provider, lost 199,000 domestic broadband customers during the first quarter, according to a statement Thursday, steeper than analysts’ estimates of 144,500. Pay-TV customers shrank by 427,000, compared with Wall Street projections for a loss of 409,300.- IBM (IBM) shares fell the most in a year on Thursday after reporting results that showed strong profit while also suggesting that economic uncertainty and US government cost cuts may dent the company’s business. First-quarter sales increased almost 1% to $14.5 billion, IBM said Wednesday in a statement. Profit, excluding some items, was $1.60 per share. Both results exceeded analysts’ average estimates, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

American Airlines Up, Proctor & Gamble Falls, Newmont Rises as Gold Surges
On this episode of Stock Movers:- American Air (AAL) shares edge higher despite withdrawing its full-year earnings outlook due to economic uncertainty, following similar moves by Delta Air Lines and the parent of Frontier Airlines.- Proctor & Gamble (PG) shares fell, after the company cut its annual sales and profit outlook due to tariffs and volatility in consumer demand, expecting organic sales growth of approximately 2% this year. CEO Jon Moeller said the company will likely roll out price increases next year to combat tariffs, and will seek to shift sourcing or change formulations to reduce exposure to tariffs before increasing prices.- Newmont (NEM) shares rise after the gold miner reported earnings that beat analyst estimates. The precious metal also contributed to the gains as bullion surged on mixed signals from the US on plans for China tariffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IBM Falls, PepsiCo Drops, American Air Higher Despite Pulling Forecast
On this episode of Stock Movers:- IBM (IBM) shares fall after the company reported its first-quarter results and gave an outlook. While analysts are broadly positive on the report, they failed to fully ease investor concerns. The company's CEO Arvind Krishna expressed caution about the economic environment, citing uncertainty that may cause clients to pause, and noted that the US government's cost-cutting actions have affected IBM's business.- PepsiCo (PEP) shares drop after the company lowered its full-year profit outlook due to tariff headwinds and White House pressure, expecting 2025 earnings per share to be about even with 2024 based on constant currencies.- American Air (AAL) shares edge higher despite withdrawing its full-year earnings outlook due to economic uncertainty, following similar moves by Delta Air Lines and the parent of Frontier Airlines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tariffs Strike Merck and Pepsi; American Air Uncertainty
On this episode of Stock Movers:- Merck (MRK) shares are higher in spite of the company cutting its adjusted earnings per share forecast for the year and saying it expects to lose $200 million to already-announced tariffs in 2025 amid a roiling trade war between the US and China. Still, the company's first-quarter results beat estimates.- PepsiCo (PEP) shares are down after lowering its full-year profit outlook due to unpredictable US trade policy and worsening consumer sentiment, driving up costs and denting demand for its products. PepsiCo expects 2025 earnings per share to be about even with 2024, and a low single-digit rise in organic revenue, citing volatility and uncertainty in global trade developments.- American Air (AAL) shares dropped after it withdrew its full-year earnings outlook due to economic uncertainty, following similar moves by Delta Air Lines and the parent of Frontier Airlines. The airline cited weak domestic leisure travel and economic worries, and now expects a second-quarter adjusted profit of 50 cents to $1 a share, below analyst estimates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Merck's Tariff Hit; Pepsi's Guidance; Chipotle's Sales Decline
On this episode of Stock Movers:- Merck (MRK) shares are higher this morning despite the company cutting its adjusted earnings per share forecast for the year and saying it expects to lose $200 million to already-announced tariffs in 2025 amid a roiling trade war between the US and China. Still, the company's first-quarter results beat estimates.- PepsiCo (PEP) shares are down after lowering its full-year profit outlook due to unpredictable US trade policy and worsening consumer sentiment, driving up costs and denting demand for its products. PepsiCo expects 2025 earnings per share to be about even with 2024, and a low single-digit rise in organic revenue, citing volatility and uncertainty in global trade developments.- Texas Instruments (TXN) is on the upswing premarket as it offered a better-than-anticipated forecast for the current period due to improved demand for industrial and automotive components. The company's sales grew last quarter for the first time since 2022.- Chipotle (CMG) is sliding in the premarket as it lowered its full-year outlook after quarterly sales declined for the first time in almost five years, citing economic uncertainty and consumer concerns about tariffs. Chipotle expects tariffs to hit second-quarter results by about 20 basis points, but is not planning to raise menu prices, and is looking to open as many as 345 restaurants this year despite potential tariff-related increases in building costs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kering Struggles, Nokia's Tariff Warning, Unilever Boosts Sales
On this episode of Stock Movers:- Gucci sales tumbled in the first quarter as efforts to revive Kering SA’s biggest brand again failed to yield signs of a turnaround amid a tough period for the luxury-goods industry.- Nokia said that meeting the top end of its guidance for the year will be more challenging as the company grapples with the impact of tariffs.- Unilever beat estimates for sales at the start of its fiscal year as a result of price increases, demand for premium products and improved performance in some markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kimberly-Clark Falls, Amphenol Jumps, Super Micro Leads Tech Rally
On this episode of Stock Movers: - Kimberly-Clark (KMB) shares fell in trading today as fallout continues from their earnings report. The Texas-based diaper and paper towel manufacturer lowered profit expectations for the year, citing uncertainty arising from the impact on the global trade war on its costs. - Amphenol (APH) shares jumped after a strong earnings report, rising along with several other semiconductor stocks in a broader tech rally. The electrical components company reported first-quarter results that beat expectations and gave an outlook that is above the analyst consensus. - Super Micro Computer (SMCI) is among leaders in a tech rally after President Trump said that China tariffs will drop if the two countries can reach a deal. Trump made his about-face on Tuesday, saying he’d be willing to “substantially” pare back his 145% tariffs on China. He turned down his aggressive rhetoric a day after meeting with executives from Walmart Inc., Home Depot Inc. and Target Corp., who said import taxes could disrupt supply chains and raise the prices of goods, according to people familiar with the matter. Warnings about the potential for empty store shelves within weeks seemed to resonate with Trump, one of the people said. Shares of Super Micro Computer rose as much as 11% in trading on Wednesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tesla Soars on Musk's Promise, Super Micro Rises, Enphase Energy Drops
On this episode of Stock Movers:- Super Micro Computer (SMCI) is among leaders in a tech rally after President Trump said that China tariffs will drop if the two countries can reach a deal. Trump made his about-face on Tuesday, saying he’d be willing to “substantially” pare back his 145% tariffs on China. He turned down his aggressive rhetoric a day after meeting with executives from Walmart Inc., Home Depot Inc. and Target Corp., who said import taxes could disrupt supply chains and raise the prices of goods, according to people familiar with the matter. Warnings about the potential for empty store shelves within weeks seemed to resonate with Trump, one of the people said. Shares of Super Micro Computer rose as much as 11% in trading on Wednesday.- Enphase Energy (ENPH) shares plunged to the lowest levels in almost five years after the solar and storage provider said it sees a 6%-to-8% hit to gross margins in the third quarter from steep US tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on battery imports from China. Ahead of that, the company expects a smaller impact of about 2% in the second quarter because of batteries imported before the higher duties were imposed, Chief Executive Officer Badri Kothandaraman said on a first-quarter earnings call.- Tesla (TSLA) shares are soaring after Elon Musk vowed to pull back “significantly” from his work with the US government and pay more mind to Tesla Inc., assuaging investors concerned about the carmaker’s worst quarter in years. The chief executive officer will devote “far more” of his time to Tesla starting next month, saying during an earnings call Tuesday that his work establishing the so-called Department of Government Efficiency will be “mostly done.” Investors and analysts have increasingly called for Musk to refocus on the electric-car company, which is struggling under the weight of slumping sales and rising costs from President Donald Trump’s trade war. Protests have sprung up in recent months in a consumer backlash against Musk’s government work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tesla Gains, Boeing Rises, Philip Morris Up After Shelving US Cigar Unit Sale
On this episode of Stock Movers:- Tesla (TSLA) shares rise after Elon Musk pledges to retreat “significantly” from his US government work to concentrate on the electric-vehicle company as his work with DOGE is “mostly done.” - Boeing (BA ) shares rise after first-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street's estimates, with a smaller-than-expected adjusted loss per share of 49 cents. The company is ramping up jet production, aiming to raise output of its 737 Max jetliner to 38 jets per month, and later this year, seeking permission to increase to 42 units.- Philip Morris (PM US) shares gain after the company called off the sale or separation of its $1 billion US cigar business, citing the "current environment." The company is shifting its focus towards smoke-free alternatives, with its smoke-free business accounting for 42% of its first-quarter total net revenue and aiming to generate over two-thirds of its sales from alternative products by 2030.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tesla Rises, Boeing Gains, AT&T Up on Positive Forecast
On this episode of Stock Movers:- Tesla (TSLA) shares rise after Elon Musk pledges to retreat “significantly” from his US government work to concentrate on the electric-vehicle company as his work with DOGE is “mostly done.” - Boeing (BA) shares gain after reporting first-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street's estimates, with a smaller-than-expected adjusted loss per share of 49 cents. Despite challenges from global trade dislocations and tariffs, Boeing's strong start to the year and half-trillion-dollar backlog give it flexibility to navigate the environment, according to CEO Kelly Ortberg.- AT&T (T) shares rise after the telecom company reported first-quarter results that are seen as positive. The company rolled out fresh promotional offers this year to woo new customers and keep existing ones, including a "customer guarantee" promising better network reliability and customer service.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elon Turns to Tesla; Boeing's Beat
On this episode of Stock Movers: - Tesla (TSLA) shares are up following yesterday's earnings miss. It's leading gains across the Mag 7 despite first quarter profit and revenue missing expectations. The positive spin is that CEO Elon Musk will spend more time working on Tesla rather than in government. - Boeing (BA) shares jumped after reporting first-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street's estimates, with a smaller-than-expected adjusted loss per share of 49 cents. he company is ramping up jet production, aiming to raise output of its 737 Max jetliner to 38 jets per month, and then seeking permission to increase to 42 units later this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AT&T Customer Growth; Elon Commits to Tesla; Intel Job Cuts
On this episode of Stock Movers: - AT&T (T) shares are higher with evidence that the provider is luring customers from rivals after Verizon missed on those figures earlier in the week. AT&T reported first quarter wireless postpaid phone net adds of 324,000, topping the analyst consensus estimate of 253,528. It also reiterated its 2025 full-year guidance. - Tesla (TSLA) shares are up following yesterday's earnings miss. It's leading gains across the Mag 7 despite first quarter profit and revenue missing expectations. The positive spin is that CEO Elon Musk will spend more time working on Tesla rather than in government. - Intel (INTC) is up in premarket trading as it's set to announce plans to cut more than 20% of its staff. The move is part of a bid to streamline management under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan, who took the helm last month. The company is scheduled to report first-quarter results on Thursday, giving Tan an opportunity to lay out more of his strategy.- SAP (SAP) is up this morning after it reported first quarter profit topping estimates, as it continued to show cloud growth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SAP Soars, Reckitt Slumps, Inditex Outperform Rating
On this episode of Stock Movers:- SAP shares surge as much as 11%, the most since 2019, after the German software company reported a 29% growth in current cloud backlog on constant-currency terms, indicating resilient demand for its cloud-based software despite growing trade uncertainties. The company beat estimates for profits and free cash flow as its cost cuts starting last year bear fruit.- Reckitt Benckiser reported lackluster sales growth and said market conditions could affect the timing of its transformation, causing its shares to slide.- BNP Paribas Exane raised its recommendation on Industria de Diseno Textil to outperform from neutral as the Spanish clothing retailer is well-positioned to weather the tariff crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tesla's Profit Misses, Equifax Beats Estimates, Northrup Grumman Sinks
On this episode of Stock Movers:- Tesla (TSLA) backed away from an earlier view for 2025 sales growth and pledged to revisit its outlook next quarter, a sign that tariffs, an aging vehicle lineup and the backlash against Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk are having an impact on the electric-vehicle maker. The company on Tuesday reported adjusted earnings of 27 cents per share for the first quarter, below the average analyst estimate. Tesla omitted an earlier prediction that sales would return to growth for the full year, saying instead that it’s “making prudent investments that will set up” the vehicle business for growth. That will depend on factors including production increases and the “broader macroeconomic environment.” Shares in the EV maker were little changed after the earnings release.- Equifax (EFX) shares rose the most since November 2022 on the news the credit-reporting agency's first-quarter profit beat estimates. This was despite the Atlanta-based firm declined to raise its guidance, citing the tariff-induced uncertainty in the economy and falling consumer confidence. “Given the strength in the first quarter and our current run rates in key verticals, we would normally be increasing our 2025 revenue and adjusted EPS guidance” Chief Executive Officer Mark Begor said on a call with analysts.- Northrop Grumman (NOC) reported first-quarter profit that missed analysts’ expectations and cut its earnings forecast for the year as costs mounted for its next-generation B-21 stealth bomber. The shares fell the most since the early days of the pandemic on Tuesday, after Northrop said per-share profit declined by 47% in the first quarter, primarily due to new loss provisions tied to the B-21. Northrop, which for 2023 took a nearly $1.6 billion pretax charge on the program, added $477 million to the tally, as manufacturing costs rose and the company invested in its production systems to speed the program’s ramp-up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3M Jumps, Kimberly-Clark Slides, Verizon Loses Subscribers
On this episode of Stock Movers:- 3M (MMM) shares jumped after it stood by its full-year financial guidance while acknowledging new risks from the unfolding trade war, with executives outlining its strategies to manage a turbulent business environment. Tariffs will have a negative impact of as much as 40 cents a share on full-year earnings, the company said Tuesday in a statement as it reported first-quarter results. Still, 3M reaffirmed guidance for 2025 adjusted profit of $7.60 to $7.90 a share. - Diaper-maker Kimberly-Clark (KMB) lowered profit expectations for the year, citing uncertainty arising from the impact on the global trade war on its costs.The Texas-based manufacturer of diapers and paper towels now sees flat to positive 2025 adjusted operating profit on a constant currency basis, instead of the high single-digit growth rate it forecast in January. “The current environment will now mean greater costs across our global supply chain versus our expectations at the beginning of the year,” Chief Executive Officer Mike Hsu said in a statement announcing first-quarter results. - Verizon (VZ) shares were lower after it reported a larger-than-expected decline in mobile-phone subscribers in the first quarter, the result of heavy competition and less spending by government agencies. The largest US wireless provider recorded a loss of 289,000 monthly phone subscribers, according to a statement Tuesday, more than the 185,500 loss estimated by analysts on average. That’s a significant reversal from the 568,000 subscribers added in the fourth quarter and more than double the decline recorded at the same point last year. Verizon attributed some of the loss to reductions at some federal agencies, as the Trump administration moves to slash thousands of jobs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tesla Rises, 3M Higher, Verizon Falls on Subscriber Decline
On this episode of Stock Movers:- Verizon (VZ) shares fall after the company reported a larger-than-expected decline in mobile-phone subscribers in the first quarter, the result of heavy competition and less spending by government agencies. - 3M (MMM) shares rise after the company reaffirmed its full-year financial guidance despite acknowledging new risks from the trade war, which is expected to have a negative impact of up to 40 cents a share on full-year earnings.- Tesla (TSLA) shares rise ahead of earnings. Tesla's stock has plummeted 53% since December, and investors are looking to Elon Musk to inject excitement back into the company when it reports results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Verizon Drops, Tesla Rises, Kimberly Clark Slides
On this episode of Stock Movers:- Tesla (TSLA) shares rise ahead of earnings. Tesla's stock has plummeted 53% since December, and investors are looking to Elon Musk to inject excitement back into the company when it reports results.- Verizon (VZN) shares drop after the telecom company reported a larger-than-expected decline in mobile-phone subscribers in the first quarter, losing 289,000 monthly phone subscribers due to heavy competition and lower spending by government agencies.- Limberly Clark (KMB) shares fall after the personal care product company cut its year profit outlook, and reported an expected decline in 1Q organic sales. It also sees adjusted operating profit on constant currency basis flat to positive, had seen mid-to-high single-digit growth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tesla's Critical Earnings; GE Aerospace Guidance; Verizon's Drop
On this episode of Stock Movers:- GE Aerospace (GE) is higher this morning after reaffirming its full-year financial outlook, expecting profit and sales to grow this year, driven by demand in the commercial business and cost control efforts. GE Aerospace shares had gained about 6.9% this year through Monday's close, and the company's adjusted first-quarter earnings were $1.49 a share, beating analyst estimates, with sales of $9 billion in line with estimates.- 3M (MMM) are down in premarket trade after coining the phrase "tariff sensitivity." However, it is standing by its full-year financial guidance while acknowledging new risks from the unfolding trade war, compounding the challenges for Chief Executive Officer William Brown as he tries to turn around the sprawling manufacturer.- Tesla (TSLA) shares are rebounding this morning after yesterday's slide. It comes ahead of a key earnings report, after Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives said Musk should step back from his government work and focus on Tesla, citing brand damage and a potential 15%-20% permanent demand destruction.- Verizon (VZ) shares are lower after it reported a larger-than-expected decline in mobile-phone subscribers in the first quarter, losing 289,000 monthly phone subscribers due to heavy competition and lower spending by government agencies. The company's operating revenue increased to $33.5 billion, topping estimates, and adjusted earnings were in line with projections, with a reaffirmed guidance for 2% to 3.5% earnings growth this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GE Aerospace Jumps; 3M's Tariff Outlook; Tesla Up Ahead of Key Earnings
On this episode of Stock Movers: - Northrop Grumman (NOC) shares are down after lowering their full year guidance for operating income. It also reported lower first-quarter profit than analysts expected and cut its earnings outlook for the year as manufacturing costs rose and the company stepped up investments in production of the B-21 bomber. - GE Aerospace (GE) is higher this morning after reaffirming its full-year financial outlook, expecting profit and sales to grow this year, driven by demand in the commercial business and cost control efforts. GE Aerospace shares had gained about 6.9% this year through Monday's close, and the company's adjusted first-quarter earnings were $1.49 a share, beating analyst estimates, with sales of $9 billion in line with estimates. - 3M (MMM) are down in premarket trade after coining the phrase "tariff sensitivity." However, it is standing by its full-year financial guidance while acknowledging new risks from the unfolding trade war, compounding the challenges for Chief Executive Officer William Brown as he tries to turn around the sprawling manufacturer. - Tesla (TSLA) shares are rebounding this morning after yesterday's slide. It comes ahead of a key earnings report, after Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives said Musk should step back from his government work and focus on Tesla, citing brand damage and a potential 15%-20% permanent demand destruction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Bitter Pill for Novo, Green Backlash Hits Orsted, Schneider Electric Down
On this episode of Stock Movers:- Novo Nordisk slumped after a pill from rival Eli Lilly helped patients shed weight and control blood sugar about as well as its injected blockbuster Ozempic. The stock dropped as much as 9.8% to 380 kroner early in Copenhagen, the first trading day since the Thursday announcement that buoyed Lilly.- The Trump administration halted work on an offshore wind farm being built off New York amid a broader review of the sector’s projects. The halt is the latest — and perhaps biggest — blow to a sector that seemed on the verge of major growth just four years ago.- European electrification stocks are trading lower and underperforming the broader market on Tuesday after an analyst at Wells Fargo Securities said Amazon.com’s web services business is pausing some data center leases. Kevin Miller, vice president of global data centers at Amazon Web Services, said in a post on LinkedIn there “haven’t been any recent fundamental changes in our expansion plans,” though there has been “routine capacity management,” which can be based on such factors as price and locationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netflix Soars, Uber Sued by FTC, Tesla Slides Ahead of Earnings
On this episode of Stock Movers: - Netflix (NFLX) found itself one of the top performers in the S&P 500 during an otherwise down day on Wall Street. Investors have come to see Netflix as a safe bet during a time of great economic uncertainty and challenges for conventional movie and TV businesses. With a global audience of more than 700 million viewers, the company said it has seen no impact on its business from President Donald Trump’s tariffs or the market volatility that has followed. Last week, Netflix reported record profit to start the year. - Uber (UBER) shares slid after the company was sued by the US Federal Trade Commission, which claims the rideshare and delivery company hurt consumers through “deceptive billing and cancellation practices” as part of its flagship subscription service. In a complaint filed Monday, the FTC alleges the company charged consumers for its Uber One product without their consent, misled users about the program’s savings and made it “unreasonably” burdensome to cancel the service. The agency found users can be required to navigate as many as 23 screens and take up to 32 actions to cancel, according to an FTC statement. - Tesla (TSLA) shares fell on renewed questions over Elon Musk’s role with the federal government and uncertainty over the company’s plans to introduce a lower-cost electric vehicle. Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives said Tesla’s chief executive officer should step back from his controversial work at the Department of Government Efficiency and re-focus his attention on the carmaker. Tesla is facing a “code red” moment as it prepares to report first-quarter earnings Tuesday, the analyst said.“Musk needs to leave the government, take a major step back on DOGE, and get back to being CEO of Tesla full-time,” Ives wrote in a report to clients Sunday. “Tesla is Musk and Musk is Tesla... and anyone that thinks the brand damage Musk has inflicted is not a real thing, spend some time speaking to car buyers in the US, Europe, and Asia. You will think differently after those discussions.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sweetgreen Falls, Amazon Downgraded, Capital One Nears Discover Deal
On this episode of Stock Movers: - Sweetgreen (SG) shares fell on news the salad restaurant chain's COO would leave the company. Bank of America also cut its price target from $36 to $31. - Amazon (AMZN) was downgraded by Raymond James on anticipation that earnings will come under pressure from its increasing investments and the steep US tariff increases on imports from China. Amazon shares are down more than 30% off a February peak, participating in the broad-based market slump that has largely come on tariff uncertainty. The stock fell 3.4% on Monday, on track for both its fifth straight negative session and its lowest close since August. While Raymond James still has the equivalent of a buy rating, downgrades of Amazon are rare, and 95% of the analysts tracked by Bloomberg recommend buying the stock. - Shares in Discover Financial (DFS) and shares in Capital One (COF) both rose following word that Capital One received approval from US regulators to buy Discover. The Federal Reserve and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, regulators responsible for approving the deal, announced their decisions in separate statements Friday. In giving its nod, the Fed said it evaluated “the financial and managerial resources of the companies, the convenience and needs of the communities to be served by the combined organization, and the competitive and financial stability impacts of the proposal.” The transaction — valued at $35 billion when it was announced — was awaiting a last remaining hurdle: The question of whether the US Department of Justice would sue to block the acquisition. Staff had been divided about whether the DOJ should challenge the tie-up, with some concerned the deal could harm competition, Bloomberg reported earlier this year. But antitrust division chief Gail Slater determined there wasn’t enough evidence to challenge the deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tesla Drops, Netflix Rises, Nvidia Falls on Chip and AI Concerns
On this episode of Stock Movers:- Tesla (TSLA) shares drop after Wedbush Securities analyst and a Tesla bull Dan Ives warns of a “code red” moment ahead of first-quarter earnings. Ives said Elon Musk should step back from his work at the DOGE and focus on Tesla as he believes Musk’s involvement with the government has led to brand damage.- Netflix (NFLX) shares rose after the streaming giant forecasted revenue for the second quarter that beat the average analyst estimate when it reported Thursday after markets closed. Analysts see the company’s business as resilient amid a tougher macro environment.- Nvidia (NVDA) shares fall due to a growing list of perils, including a US ban on selling the H20 chip line in China. The news added to concerns that spending on AI could be poised to slow, especially as the escalating trade war further clouds overall prospects for economic growth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TSMC Drops, Netflix Advances, MicroStrategy Rises After Buying Bitcoin
On this episode of Stock Movers:- TSMC (TT) shares drop as much as 2.1% in Taiwan after the company’s Arizona subsidiary posted a loss of NT$14.3 billion last year. Weakness continued in TSMC’s depository receipts in New York after company listed challenges of ensuring export control compliance. - Netflix (NFLX) shares rose after the streaming giant forecasted revenue for the second quarter that beat the average analyst estimate when it reported Thursday after markets closed. Analysts see the company’s business as resilient amid a tougher macro environment.- MicroStrategy (MSTR) shares rise after it announced it bought 6,556 Bitcoin for $555.8 million between April 14 and April 20, raising its total holdings to more than $36.4 billion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tesla Slides Again; Capital One and Discover; Hertz Pulls Back
On this episode of Stock Movers:- Tesla (TSLA) shares are lower this morning after Wedbush Securities analyst and a Tesla bull Dan Ives warns of a “code red” moment ahead of first-quarter earnings. Ives said Elon Musk should step back from his work at the DOGE and focus on Tesla as he believes Musk’s involvement with the government has led to brand damage.- Capital One (COF) shares are after receiving approval from US regulators to buy Discover Financial Services, creating the nation's biggest credit-card issuer by loan volume. The deal, valued at $35 billion, is expected to close on May 18 and will increase competition in payment networks, offer more products to customers, and deliver community benefits. Discover also was trading higher in premarket.- Netflix (NFLX) shares have continued their climb higher after Thursday's earnings report that showed record profit to start the year, with first-quarter earnings rising 25% to $6.61 a share, beating analysts' estimates. Netflix projected strong results in the current quarter, forecasting sales will grow 15% to $11 billion and a 44% jump in earnings to $7.03 a share, both above Wall Street projections.- Hertz (HTZ) shares are lower this morning after it jumped significantly this week following Bill Ackman's major investment in the company.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tesla Declines Again; Cryptos Pop; Capital One Up on Discover Deal
On this episode of Stock Movers:- Tesla (TSLA) shares are lower this morning after Wedbush Securities analyst and a Tesla bull Dan Ives warns of a “code red” moment ahead of first-quarter earnings. Ives said Elon Musk should step back from his work at the DOGE and focus on Tesla as he believes Musk’s involvement with the government has led to brand damage.- Coinbase (COIN) is rising along with other crypto stocks as several crypto firms plan to apply for bank charters, according to a WSJ report.- Capital One (COF) shares are after receiving approval from US regulators to buy Discover Financial Services, creating the nation's biggest credit-card issuer by loan volume. The deal, valued at $35 billion, is expected to close on May 18 and will increase competition in payment networks, offer more products to customers, and deliver community benefits. Discover also was trading higher in premarket.- Netflix (NFLX) shares have continued their climb higher after Thursday's earnings report that showed record profit to start the year, with first-quarter earnings rising 25% to $6.61 a share, beating analysts' estimates. Netflix projected strong results in the current quarter, forecasting sales will grow 15% to $11 billion and a 44% jump in earnings to $7.03 a share, both above Wall Street projections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weekly Roundup: UnitedHealth Drops, Eli Lilly Surges, Netflix Rises
On this episode of Stock Movers:- UnitedHealth Group (UNH) shares fell the most in 26 years. The company cut its annual forecast and reported its first earnings miss in more than a decade, in a foreboding sign that weighed on other insurance stocks. UnitedHealth Group said it was blindsided by rising medical costs as the first quarter closed, upending a forecast it had affirmed just three months ago.- Eli Lilly (LLY) shares surged after its experimental pill helped patients shed weight and control blood sugar about as well as Ozempic, an advance that could turbocharge what’s already one of the fastest growing markets in medicine. The triumph of Ozempic, the blockbuster diabetes shot from Novo Nordisk A/S, and related drugs including Zepbound and Mounjaro from Lilly, has set off an all-out push to develop a pill that’s easier to take and less expensive to make. While rivals including Pfizer have suffered setbacks, analysts said success is critical to creating the $130 billion market they predict by the end of the decade.- Netflix Inc. reported first-quarter profit that exceeded Wall Street forecasts, boosted by a recent price increase and a strong slate of programming across the globe, like the hit UK series Adolescence. The owner of the world’s most popular online TV network said in a statement Thursday that earnings rose 25% to $6.61 a share, easily beating analysts’ estimates of $5.68. Sales grew 13% to $10.5 billion, in line with projections. This is the first time Netflix has reported financial results without disclosing how many customers it added or lost — the main yardstick investors previously used to gauge the company’s performance. Management is forcing investors to judge its success or failure based on more traditional financial metrics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UnitedHealth Falls, Eli Lily Surges, FIS Strikes a Deal
On this episode of Stock Movers:- UnitedHealth Group (UNH) shares fell the most in 26 years. The company cut its annual forecast and reported its first earnings miss in more than a decade, in a foreboding sign that weighed on other insurance stocks. UnitedHealth Group said it was blindsided by rising medical costs as the first quarter closed, upending a forecast it had affirmed just three months ago. - Eli Lilly (LLY) shares surged after its experimental pill helped patients shed weight and control blood sugar about as well as Ozempic, an advance that could turbocharge what’s already one of the fastest growing markets in medicine. The triumph of Ozempic, the blockbuster diabetes shot from Novo Nordisk A/S, and related drugs including Zepbound and Mounjaro from Lilly, has set off an all-out push to develop a pill that’s easier to take and less expensive to make. While rivals including Pfizer have suffered setbacks, analysts said success is critical to creating the $130 billion market they predict by the end of the decade.- Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) shares surged while Global Payments (GPN) shares are down. This comes after the company agreed to buy rival Worldpay from GTCR and Fidelity National Information Services. Global Payments also agreed to offload its issuer-solutions business to FIS. Some analysts are skeptical of Global Payments’ ability to accelerate growth following the Worldpay acquisition, while KBW downgraded Global Payments, saying its outlook is now more complicated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charles Schwab Rises, DR Horton Falls, Google Drops After Ad Ruling
On this episode of Stock Movers:- Charles Schwab’s (SCHW) shares rise after it said daily average trades exceeded expectations as retail investors rushed to respond to market volatility in the first three months of the year, with company executives saying drivers of future earnings are in flux.- D.R. Horton (DHI) shares falls 1.5% after the homebuilder lowered guidance for full-year revenue; the guidance missed the average analyst estimate. Spring sales started slower than expected, cites “continued affordability constraints and declining consumer confidence”- Google (GOOGL) shares drop after a federal judge found Google guilty of illegally monopolizing online advertising technology markets for advertising exchanges and ad servers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UnitedHealth Plunges, Eli Lilly Surges, TSMC ADRs Rise on Forecast
On this episode of Stock Movers:- UnitedHealth (UNH) shares plunge after the company cut its annual forecast and reported its first earnings miss in over a decade. The company attributed the miss to rising medical costs, particularly in Medicare Advantage health plans and its Optum Health care delivery business, which were affected by Medicare payment changes.- Eli Lilly (LLY) shares surge after data showed its experimental weight-loss pill worked as well as the Ozempic shot, bringing it one step closer to developing a needle-free alternative. The trial is one of several that Lilly is running to test the drug, called orforglipron, in diabetes, obesity and other related conditions like sleep apnea. Investors and analysts had expected it to work at least as well as Ozempic, the blockbuster diabetes shot from Novo Nordisk A/S.- TSMC (TT) ADRs rise after the chipmaker forecast sales for the second quarter that beat the average analyst estimate. The company kept its growth outlook for 2025 on expectations of AI revenue doubling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

United Health Earnings Setback; Eli Lilly Soars; TSMC Beats Forecast
On this episode of Stock Movers:- United Health (UNH) is sinking considerably this morning after it cut its full year adjusted EPS forecast and missed first quarter earnings estimates. The company cites heightened care needs in Medicare and unanticipated changes in its Optum Health care delivery business. The company expects adjusted earnings in 2025 to be $26 to $26.50 a share, down from a previous range of $29.50 to $30 a share, and the company says factors affecting earnings should be "highly addressable" this year and in 2026.- Eli Lilly (LLY) shares are soaring this morning after announcing its drug, oforglipron, became the first small molecule GLP-1 to successfully complete a Phase 3 trial.- TSMC (TSM) shares jumped this morning in premarket trading after the chipmaker forecast sales for the second quarter that beat the average analyst estimate. The company kept its growth outlook for 2025 on expectations of AI revenue doubling.- Hertz (HTZ) jumped this morning after it experienced its biggest gain ever yesterday. The upswing followed a CNBC report that stated Pershing Square Capital Management had amassed a position of almost 20% in the beleaguered car rental company. Bill Ackman’s investment firm said in a filing Wednesday that it bought 12.7 million shares valued at about $46.5 million at the time of the purchase.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.