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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.- 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.- Eli Lilly (LLY) shares are soaring this morning after announcing its drug, orforglipron, became the first small molecule GLP-1 to successfully complete a Phase 3 trial.- Alcoa (AA) shares are lower this morning after reporting first quarter earnings. While the aluminum producer's adjusted profit topped estimates, its revenue missed forecasts, and the company says it incurred $20 million in costs on tariffs related to Canadian imports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Hermès’ sales at the start of the year were hurt by a slowdown in Chinese demand, showing that even the most resilient purveyor of high-end goods wasn’t spared the slump in the luxury industry there. First-quarter sales in Asia Pacific excluding Japan rose 1.2% at constant exchange rates, Hermès International SCA said in a statement Thursday, below the 4% gain analysts had expected. Total sales in the period reached €4.1 billion ($4.7 billion), with the 7.2% growth falling slightly shy of analysts’ estimates. Shares slid as much as 4.2% in early Paris trading.- Siemens Energy AG shares surged after the company substantially raised its revenue and net income outlook for the fiscal year, citing demand for gas turbines, gas services and electricity products. The German manufacturer expects comparable revenue to grow as much as 15% this fiscal year through September, up from as much as 10% previously, the company said in a Wednesday pre-releasing quarterly earnings. Net income will rise to as much as €1 billion, up from a previous about break-even guidance.- J Sainsbury Plc expects profits to be little changed this year as higher costs and intense competition put pressure on supermarket groups. Britain’s second-largest grocer forecast underlying operating profit from retail of about £1 billion ($1.3 billion), around the same level as last year. It’s the first time Sainsbury’s has reached that mark, although its Argos brand weighed on the performance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Northrop Gruman (NOC) and Lockheed Martin (LMT) shares are up after Morgan Stanley upgraded their view on defense companies. The bank said it’s taking into consideration the $1 trillion defense budget and potential for increased international exports.- JB Hunt (JBHT) shares fell as analysts point to continuing concerns about the impact of tariffs and the broader economy on the trucker, even after the company reported first-quarter profit above expectations.- Hertz Global Holdings (HTZ) shares had their biggest gain ever on reports that Pershing Square Capital Management 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. - Omnicom Group (OMC) shares are down after the advertising company reported its first-quarter results. Revenue was fractionally under expectations, while operating profit was more significantly below the consensus analyst forecast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- ASML (ASML) shares fall after it reported first-quarter orders that were almost a billion euros less than expected and warned it doesn’t know how to quantify the impact of recent tariff announcements that are threatening to upend the semiconductor industry.- Interactive Brokers Group (IBKR) shares drop after posting 1Q adj. EPS and net interest income that fell short of expectations. The quarter’s general and administrative expenses increased 24% from the year-earlier period, driven primarily by an increase of $8 million in advertising expenses- JB Hunt (JBHT) shares fall as analysts point to continuing concerns about the impact of tariffs and the broader economy on the trucker, even after the company reported first-quarter profit above expectations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Nvidia (NVDA) shares fall after President Donald Trump’s administration banned the chip giant from selling its H20 chip in China. The firm warns it will report about $5.5 billion in writedowns during the current quarter, tied to inventory and commitments for the chip.- Hertz (HTZ) shares soar after Pershing Square Capital Management revealed a large stake in the beleaguered car rental company. Bill Ackman’s investment firm bought 12.7 million shares valued at about $46.5 million at the time of the purchase, according to a filing Wednesday, making it one of Hertz’s largest shareholders.- United Airlines (UAL) shares are higher after it provided two possible earnings scenarios, expecting an adjusted profit of $11.50 to $13.50 a share if the current environment remains stable, and $7 a share if the US economy enters a recession.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Nvidia (NVDA) shares are lower this morning, leading a slide in global chip stocks, due to new US government restrictions on Nvidia chip exports to China. The restrictions on Nvidia's H20 chip are seen as a permanent policy driven by concerns over China's rise in the electronics sector and are expected to have a significant negative impact on the semiconductor supply chain.- ASML Holding NV (ASML) shares are down not just due to Nvidia chip restrictions, but on comments regarding outlook from leadership due to tariffs and a disappointing report on orders.- United Airlines (UAL) shares are higher after the carrier said it expects resilient earnings in the second quarter. It says its 2025 outlook remains achievable.- Tesla (TSLA) share are lower after pausing the shipping of key components from China for its Cybercab and Semi models. It comes amid a growing US-China trade war.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Nvidia (NVDA) shares are lower this morning, leading a slide in global chip stocks, due to new US government restrictions on Nvidia chip exports to China. The restrictions on Nvidia's H20 chip are seen as a permanent policy driven by concerns over China's rise in the electronics sector and are expected to have a significant negative impact on the semiconductor supply chain.- ASML Holding NV (ASML) shares are down not just due to Nvidia chip restrictions, but on comments regarding outlook from leadership due to tariffs and a disappointing report on orders.- United Airlines (UAL) shares are higher after the carrier said it expects resilient earnings in the second quarter. It says its 2025 outlook remains achievable.- The Metals Company (TMC) is looking to continue the streak of gains for rare metals miners as the government plans to allow stockpiling of critical minerals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Technology stocks fell as new US government restrictions on the export of Nvidia Corp. chips to China and a disappointing report from Dutch chip-equipment maker ASML Holding NV fanned trade war concerns.- Heineken NV said volumes of beer fell less than expected, even as a late Easter dampened demand for its top-selling brands in Europe and the Americas. - BNP Paribas Exane initiated coverage of Novo Nordisk with a recommendation of underperform and a Street-low price target of DKK405.00. The broker cites the obesity drugmaker’s valuation, as well as demand and competition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Bank of America (BAC) gains as traders posted a record quarter. The bank reaped the benefits of volatile markets, and net interest income topped analysts’ estimates. Revenue from equity trading rose 17% to $2.18 billion in the first three months of the year, the company said in a statement Tuesday. That helped Bank of America beat analysts’ estimates for per-share earnings. Trading of fixed income, currencies and commodities came in close to expectations, bringing in $3.46 billion.- Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is up on Bloomberg's reporting that Elliott Investment Management built a large position in the software and networking company. Elliott plans to engage with the software and networking company to help it boost value. The investment makes Elliott one of the company’s top five shareholders, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Elliott’s exact intentions at HPE couldn’t be immediately learned.- Albertsons (ACI) shares slid, putting the stock on track for its biggest one-day decline since October 2022, after the grocer’s fiscal-year adjusted EPS forecast trailed the consensus estimate. During the earnings call, COO and incoming CEO Susan Morris called the past year an “investment year.” CFO Sharon McCollam also said that its outlook excludes the impact of tariffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers: - Bank of America (BAC) shares climbed as the bank reported record trading revenue as the company's stock traders reaped the benefits of volatile markets. Revenue from trading rose 17% to just over $2 billion in the first three months of the year. The big bank's topline revenue was over $27 billion, highest in more than a decade. Meantime, Citi (C) shares also rose as after the bank reported FICC sales and trading revenue for the first quarter that beat Wall Street expectations.- Netflix (NFLX) shares are in the green ahead of their earnings report coming later this week. Reports earlier from the Wall Street Journal said it aims to double its revenue and reach a $1 trillion market capitalization by 2030.- Moderna (MRNA) shares are down as a panel of CDC advisers are meeting for the first time under new Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to review data and make recommendations on vaccine policy. The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) will evaluate several shots.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers: - Bank of America (BAC) shares climb after its stock traders posted a record quarter due to volatile markets. Revenue from equity trading rose 17% to $2.18 billion in the first three months of the year, the company said in a statement Tuesday. That helped Bank of America beat analysts’ estimates for per-share earnings.- Netflix (NFLX) shares rise after the Wall Street Journal reported that the streaming-video giant aims to double its revenue and reach a $1 trillion market capitalization by 2030. - Boeing (BA) shares fall after Bloomberg reported that China had ordered its airlines not to take any further deliveries of the planemaker’s jets. It's part of the tit-for-tat trade war that’s seen US President Donald Trump levy tariffs of as high as 145% on Chinese goods, according to people familiar with the matter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Applied Digital (PLD) shares fall after the digital infrastructure company reported third-quarter results that missed expectations for revenue and adjusted Ebitda. Analysts remain focused on when the company will sign a lease with a hyperscaler.- Rocket Lab (RKLB) shares rise after the company said it was selected to provide hypersonic test launch capability through development programs in the US and UK. The company intends to bid for contracts and task orders across both programs with its Hypersonic Accelerator Suborbital Test Electron launch vehicle- Netflix (NFLX) shares rise after the Wall Street Journal reported that the streaming-video giant aims to double its revenue and reach a $1 trillion market capitalization by 2030.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Bank of America (BAC) is higher this morning after it reported strong earnings with big bank earnings wrapping up this week. Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan also said that the bank will have to potentially face changing economic conditions.- General Motors (GM) is selling off after yesterday's gains that came when President Trump signaled he's looking to pause auto tariffs so car companies can adjust to the duties. The president says the automakers will "need a little more time" to adjust to manufacturing auto parts in the US.- Boeing (BA) is lower this morning on a headline that China has ordered its airlines to stop taking deliveries of Boeing jets and to halt purchases of aircraft-related equipment and parts from US companies. The move is seen as part of the ongoing trade war between the US and China, with China imposing retaliatory tariffs of 125% on American goods, including aircraft and parts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Bank of America (BAC) is higher this morning after it reported strong earnings with big bank earnings wrapping up this week. Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan also said that the bank will have to potentially face changing economic conditions.- General Motors (GM) is selling off after yesterday's gains that came when President Trump signaled he's looking to pause auto tariffs so car companies can adjust to the duties. The president says the automakers will "need a little more time" to adjust to manufacturing auto parts in the US.- Boeing (BA) is lower this morning on a headline that China has ordered its airlines to stop taking deliveries of Boeing jets and to halt purchases of aircraft-related equipment and parts from US companies. The move is seen as part of the ongoing trade war between the US and China, with China imposing retaliatory tariffs of 125% on American goods, including aircraft and parts.- PepsiCo (PEP) is lower after Bank of America analyst Bryan Spillane downgraded the company to Neutral from Buy with a $155 price target, citing Frito-Lay North America growth likely remaining below the long-term trendline this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Hermès’s market capitalization surpassed that of rival LVMH, the conglomerate which once tried to buy the maker of the coveted Birkin bag in a stealth raid that shocked the French corporate world 15 years ago. Hermès International SCA’s valuation reached €243.65 billion ($276.3 billion) on Tuesday, briefly crossing the €243.44 billion of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE and catapulting it into the most valuable company on France’s benchmark CAC40 index. The stunning reversal in fortunes comes after LVMH tumbled as much as 8.4% in Paris following disappointing first-quarter results on slowing demand in China and the US and amid threats of an escalating trade war.- President Donald Trump said he is exploring possible temporary exemptions to his tariffs on imported vehicles and parts to give auto companies more time to set up US manufacturing. “I’m looking at something to help car companies with it,” Trump told reporters Monday in the Oval Office. “They’re switching to parts that were made in Canada, Mexico and other places, and they need a little bit of time, because they’re going to make them here.”- BE Semiconductor shares rally as much as 9.7% after Applied Materials said it has acquired a 9% stake in the Dutch chip-equipment maker via market-based transactions. Applied Materials says the investment isn’t subject to regulatory approvals; it doesn’t intend to seek board representation at BE Semi, and it has no plans to purchase additional sharesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- General Motors (GM) shares were up as President Donald Trump's said he's exploring possible temporary exemptions to automotive tariffs Monday. The pause would give auto companies more time to set up US manufacturing. Trump imposed a 25% tariff on fully built vehicles, with duties on parts set to take effect no later than May 3. His separate tariffs on Canada and Mexico already contain a carveout for vehicles with enough domestic content to meet requirements under the existing North American trade agreement.- Apple (APPL) shares jumped as the Trump administration pressed ahead with plans for semiconductor tariffs but on Monday touted exclusions for popular consumer electronics from 125% tariffs on China and a 10% baseline global tariff as beneficial for Apple.- Meta (META) shares dropped as the US Federal Trade Commission pushed ahead with its antitrust probe against the social media giant. They are arguing that the company must be broken up for illegally monopolizing the social media market after buying Instagram and WhatsApp more than a decade ago. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in federal court earlier today. He argued that Meta's social networks are not just about friends, but also about discovering and learning about the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers: - Apple (APPL) shares jump 4.5% on Monday after US President Donald Trump’s administration temporarily exempted phones, computers and chips from its so-called reciprocal tariffs. The exclusions, published late Friday by US Customs and Border Protection, narrow the scope of the levies by excluding the products from Trump’s 125% China tariff and his baseline 10% global tariff on nearly all other countries. However, following the exemptions, Trump went on to pledge that he will still apply tariffs to popular consumer electronics — making the reprieve seem temporary and part of the longstanding plan to apply a different, specific levy to the sector- Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) shares dropped as RBC analysts lowered the company's price target to $65 from $70 but keep an outperform rating on the shares. RBC also points that demand for the company's newly introduced Chipotle Honey Chicken might be softer than expected.- Southwest Airlines (LUV) shares are down as the company's price targets were downgraded by Bank of America and Citi. This comes after Delta and other airlines are sending warning signs for the industry and overall demand for travel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers: - Apple (AAPL) (AAPL) leads gains of Magnificent Seven stocks higher after President Donald Trump’s administration exempted phones, computers, and popular electronics from its so-called reciprocal tariffs.- Intel Corp. (INTC) shares rise after agreeing to sell 51% of its Altera business to Silver Lake. The deal expected to close in the second half of 2025- Peloton (PTON) shares rise after Deutsche Bank upgraded the exercise equipment maker to buy, saying the shares had been “unfairly punished” since second-quarter earnings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Apple (AAPL) shares jump on Monday after US President Donald Trump’s administration temporarily exempted phones, computers and chips from its so-called reciprocal tariffs. The exclusions, published late Friday by US Customs and Border Protection, narrow the scope of the levies by excluding the products from Trump’s 125% China tariff and his baseline 10% global tariff on nearly all other countries.- Goldman Sachs (GS) shares rise after stock traders posted their highest quarterly revenue haul on record, riding a wave of volatility triggered by an emerging global trade war that’s roiled financial markets. Equity-trading revenue rose 27% from a year earlier to $4.19 billion for the first three months of the year, according to a statement Monday. - Pfizer (PFE) shares edge lower after it halted development of its highest profile experimental drug, an obesity pill aimed at the blockbuster weight-loss market dominated by shots from Novo Nordisk A/S and Eli Lilly & Co., after it was linked to liver damage in a clinical trial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Goldman Sachs (GS) shares are higher after reporting earnings. The big bank approved a $40 billion share buyback program and its 1Q equities trading revenue beat estimates.- Apple (AAPL) is also higher with news of tech tariff exemptions. Needham analyst Laura Martin is also reiterating her Apple Buy position in addition to the news, maintaining her $225 price target.- Pfizer (PFE) is down today as it plans to abandon its obesity pill, danuglipron, due to a potentially drug-related liver injury in a clinical trial patient. The company will instead invest in earlier-stage obesity treatments, a setback in its efforts to compete with Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly in the weight-loss market.- Intel (INTC) is soaring this morning as many chip-exposed companies are rising on news of a pause in US tariffs on chips and tech. Intel is also nearing an agreement to sell a stake in its programmable chips unit, Altera, to Silver Lake Management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Intel (INTC) is soaring this morning as many chip-exposed companies are rising on news of a pause in US tariffs on chips and tech. Intel is also nearing an agreement to sell a stake in its programmable chips unit, Altera, to Silver Lake Management.- Apple (AAPL) is also higher with news of tech tariff exemptions. Needham analyst Laura Martin is also reiterating her Apple Buy position in addition to the news, maintaining her $225 price target.- Pfizer (PFE) is down today as it plans to abandon its obesity pill, danuglipron, due to a potentially drug-related liver injury in a clinical trial patient. The company will instead invest in earlier-stage obesity treatments, a setback in its efforts to compete with Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly in the weight-loss market.- Comcast (CMCSA) is down after it was cut by Wells Fargo to underweight with a price target of $31.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- President Donald Trump pledged he will still apply tariffs to phones, computers and popular consumer electronics, downplaying a weekend exemption as a procedural step in his overall push to remake US trade. The late Friday reprieve — exempting a range of popular electronics from 125% tariffs on China and a 10% flat rate around the globe — is temporary and a part of the longstanding plan to apply a different, specific levy to the sector. Trump doubled down on the plan Sunday.- Shares of Chinese electric vehicle makers extend gains Monday after a news report said that China is in talks with the European Union to set minimum prices on EVs made in the Asian nation, instead of tariffs. BYD rises as much as 4.1% in Hong Kong, Geely +5.5%, Great Wall Motor +2.6%, Xpeng +7.7%, Nio +8.8%; SAIC Motor gains as much as 2.8% in Shanghai.- Europe’s luxury-goods stocks have had a turbulent start to the year, giving investors plenty to consider heading into first-quarter results from sector bellwether LVMH. The January rally in luxury shares is now a distant memory, as President Donald Trump’s trade war threatens to escalate a violent equity selloff and inflict more pain on Europe’s makers of finer things. A luxury stocks index compiled by Goldman Sachs Group Inc. has shed more than $200 billion from its February peak, and hopes are evaporating that Chinese stimulus can spark a lasting rebound.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers: - Shares of Newmont (NEM) rose after UBS analyst Daniel Major upgraded the gold miner to "buy" from "neutral" and hiked the price target to $60 from $50 before the opening bell on Friday. The comes as gold rose to a record above $3,200 an ounce, as concerns about the impact of tariffs on the global economy boosted bullion’s appeal as a haven for investors. Prices gained as much as 1.9% to $3,237.89 on Friday, eclipsing the previous all-time high posted Thursday. Prices headed for a weekly increase of about 6%. Gold’s haven status has been underlined this week, with President Donald Trump’s flip-flopping on tariffs sparking frantic selloffs for US stocks, bonds and the dollar, as fears of a worldwide recession engulfed Wall Street. - Wall Street’s gyrations shook markets anew, with stocks wiping out losses to extend their best weekly gain since 2023. Shares in chip giant Nvidia (NVDA) saw wild swings, rising as high as 18% on Wednesday before closing up about 3% in Friday trading. - JPMorgan Chase's (JPM) stock traders took in a record haul in the first quarter, boosted by chaotic market moves set off by President Donald Trump’s policy announcements after he took office in January. The biggest US bank boosted equities markets revenue 48% to $3.81 billion, trouncing analysts’ expectations as well as the firm’s previous stock-trading record set four years ago. Still, Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon struck a cautious tone about prospects for the US economy in a statement Friday accompanying the results. “The economy is facing considerable turbulence (including geopolitics), with the potential positives of tax reform and deregulation and the potential negatives of tariffs and ‘trade wars,’ ongoing sticky inflation, high fiscal deficits and still rather high asset prices and volatility,” Dimon said in the statement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers: - JPMorgan Chase's (JPM) stock traders took in a record haul in the first quarter, boosted by chaotic market moves set off by President Donald Trump’s policy announcements after he took office in January. The biggest US bank boosted equities markets revenue 48% to $3.81 billion, trouncing analysts’ expectations as well as the firm’s previous stock-trading record set four years ago. Still, Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon struck a cautious tone about prospects for the US economy in a statement Friday accompanying the results. “The economy is facing considerable turbulence (including geopolitics), with the potential positives of tax reform and deregulation and the potential negatives of tariffs and ‘trade wars,’ ongoing sticky inflation, high fiscal deficits and still rather high asset prices and volatility,” Dimon said in the statement. - Shares of chipmakers with US manufacturing plants, like Texas Instruments (TXN) fell Friday after China announced new tariffs, targeting semiconductor imports. Beijing will raise tariffs on all US goods from 84% to 125%, and the China Semiconductor Industry Association issued an emergency notice, which stated that customs determines the origin of imports by where chips are manufactured, not the home country of origin. The news put particular pressure on Texas Instruments and Intel, which have semiconductor plants located in the US. TI shares fell 6.8%, while Intel sank 3.7% - Shares of Newmont (NEM) rose after UBS analyst Daniel Major upgraded the gold miner to "buy" from "neutral" and hiked the price target to $60 from $50 before the opening bell on Friday. The comes as gold rose to a record above $3,200 an ounce, as concerns about the impact of tariffs on the global economy boosted bullion’s appeal as a haven for investors. Prices gained as much as 1.9% to $3,237.89 on Friday, eclipsing the previous all-time high posted Thursday. Prices headed for a weekly increase of about 6%. Gold’s haven status has been underlined this week, with President Donald Trump’s flip-flopping on tariffs sparking frantic selloffs for US stocks, bonds and the dollar, as fears of a worldwide recession engulfed Wall Street.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s (JPM) shares rise as stock traders took in a record haul in the first quarter, boosted by chaotic market moves set off by President Donald Trump’s policy announcements after he took office in January.- Morgan Stanley’s (MS) shares rise as stock-traders delivered first-quarter revenue that exceeded analyst predictions, as Wall Street’s biggest banks continue to benefit from turbulence ignited by President Donald Trump’s policies. - Texas Instrument (TXN) shares fall, as geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China continue to escalate. Earlier, the China Semiconductor Industry Association issued an emergency notice on the method for determining the origin of chip imports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Texas Instrument (TXN) shares fall, as geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China continue to escalate. Earlier, the China Semiconductor Industry Association issued an emergency notice on the method for determining the origin of chip imports.- Newmont (NEM) shares climb 3.9% premarket after UBS analyst Daniel Major upgraded the gold miner to buy from neutral and hiked the price target to $60 from $50 as the bank lifts its price forecast for bullion to $3,500 in 2026 and expects more cash returns.- Wells Fargo & Co (WFC)shares drop, as the firm missed analysts’ estimates for net interest income in the first quarter with soft loan demand hurting the bank’s largest revenue stream as tariff uncertainty clouds the US economic outlook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Stock Movers:- JPMorgan (JPM) shares are higher after it blew past earnings estimates. The big bank still offered a cautious outlook amid uncertainty over tariffs and the US-China trade war. CEO Jamie Dimon did express caution about the US economy, citing potential negatives such as tariffs, trade wars, and high fiscal deficits, and warned that a recession is a "likely outcome".- Wells Fargo (WFC) is also getting a boost but pared some gains this morning after reporting earnings, but it did miss on net interest income estimates. It did warn of a slowing economic environment after reporting results. The bank's non-interest expenses beat expectations with a 3.1% decline to $13.9 billion, and its provisions for credit losses were $932 million, less than forecast.- Morgan Stanley (MS) shares are also higher after it recorded record results - net revenues for the first quarter were a record $17.7 billion. Within that, Institutional Securities (trading and banking) reported record net revenues of $9.0 billion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- JPMorgan (JPM) shares are higher after it blew past earnings estimates. The big bank still offered a cautious outlook amid uncertainty over tariffs and the US-China trade war. CEO Jamie Dimon did express caution about the US economy, citing potential negatives such as tariffs, trade wars, and high fiscal deficits, and warned that a recession is a "likely outcome".- Wells Fargo (WFC) is also getting a boost but pared some gains this morning after reporting earnings, but it did miss on net interest income estimates. It did warn of a slowing economic environment after reporting results. The bank's non-interest expenses beat expectations with a 3.1% decline to $13.9 billion, and its provisions for credit losses were $932 million, less than forecast.- BlackRock (BLK) is lower after pulling in a less-than-expected $83 billion of client money to its investment funds in the first quarter, which ended just days before President Trump unleashed tariffs that stoked extreme volatility across stock and bond markets.- Texas Instruments (TXN) is down this morning after it showed some weakness in production. It is on pace for its largest decrease in production since 2020.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis AG said it would invest $23 billion in the US over the next five years to ensure its key drugs for Americans are made in the country, news that comes as President Donald Trump has promised to impose tariffs on global drug makers.- - BP Plc said debts mounted in the first quarter, yet another setback for the UK energy major as it struggles to turn its finances around. Net debt climbed about $4 billion from the prior quarter, BP said Friday, citing an increase in working capital. It also reported lower upstream production and weak gas trading — disappointing for a company pivoting back toward its core fossil-fuel business.- When Reckitt Benckiser Group set out last year to sell a portfolio of homecare brands, including household names such as Air Wick and Cillit Bang, it drew a bevy of private equity suitors despite a hefty £6 billion ($7.7 billion) price tag. But a bid deadline this week saw potential buyers of the business, including Lone Star Funds and Advent International, balk at making binding offers and pitch valuations in a much lower range of £3 billion to £4 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- US Steel (X) shares dropped after President Donald Trump said that while he loves Japan, he didn’t want a Japanese company to buy the steel manufacturer. Trump called US Steel a “very special company”- Constellation Brands (STZ) shares are lower after the company issued downbeat guidance due to new US tariffs and muted demand, expecting earnings of $12.33 to $12.63 per share in the 2026 fiscal year.- Nike (NKE) shares drop after Stifel analyst Jim Duffy cut the target on Nike Inc. Class B to $64 from $75. This comes after President Donald Trump paused higher tariffs for 90 days for dozens of nations that haven't imposed retaliatory measures on the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Carnival (CCL) shares fall after it is upgraded to equal-weight from underweight at Morgan Stanley, with analysts saying that a lot of the bad news seems to be priced into cruise stocks given share-price declines.- CarMax (KMX) shares fall after it removed timelines from its financial goals due to uncertainty around President Donald Trump's trade war and broader macro factors. The company reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter results, causing its shares to drop 15% after the markets opened in New York.- Constellation Brands (STZ) shares are lower after the company issued downbeat guidance due to new US tariffs and muted demand, expecting earnings of $12.33 to $12.63 per share in the 2026 fiscal year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Prada (PRDSY) shares are higher after it agreed to acquire Versace from Capri for $1.38 billion in cash in a deal aimed at strengthening its position as Italy’s largest fashion group. The Milanese company, controlled by billionaire designer Miuccia Prada and her husband Patrizio Bertelli, expects the transaction to close in the second half of this year, the companies said Thursday. Bloomberg News reported on March 2 that Prada was near a deal to buy Versace from Capri Holdings Ltd., which paid $1.8 billion for the brand in 2018.- Walmart (WMT) shares are down as the company has asked price stickers get left off packages in China after the round of tariff increases. Walmart declined to comment on the news after yesterday's Analyst Day, in which the CEO said there are real time decisions to be made.- Amazon (AMZN) shares are lower after CEO Andy Jassy says in his annual letter to shareholders that the company has to operate like the “world’s largest startup” as it works to meet demand for artificial intelligence and cut bureaucracy in its ranks. The company also recently revealed a long-delayed update to Alexa set to give the voice assistant more fluent conversational powers. - US Steel (X) shares are lower this morning after President Trump said he opposed a Japanese company from buying the American steelmaker, and says it's a company that should remain in America. He said US Steel is a 'very special" company and does not want it to go anywhere but America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- US Steel (X) shares are lower this morning after President Trump said he opposed a Japanese company from buying the American steelmaker, and says it's a company that should remain in America. He said US Steel is a 'very special" company and does not want it to go anywhere but America.- Constellation Brands (STZ) shares are lower after the maker of Modelo and Corona beers issued a weaker than expected outlook for the 2026 fiscal year despite beating quarterly estimates. The impact of tariffs could weigh on the stocks.- Disney (DIS) shares are slipping following China declaring it would reduce the number of US films allowed to enter the country. While they don't disclose revenue from China, it was clear the APAC region accounts for a considerable portion of Disney's revenue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Banks, miners and industrials are the best performers in Europe on Thursday after US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on higher tariffs that hit dozens of trade partners, with the Stoxx Europe 600 up 5.9% to mark its best day in over five years. Sectors with ties to the health and growth of the global economy are rising the most, including banks (+9.3%), financials (+7.4%) and technology (+7.5%)- European tech stocks were part of the biggest risers in the broad rally. Surge in tech stocks follows a 12% surge in the Nasdaq 100 Index on Wednesday, the benchmark’s strongest one-day performance since 2008-  Tesco Plc shares fell after the supermarket chain warned profit would slip due to higher costs and competition for price-conscious UK shoppers. Britain’s largest grocer expects as much as £3 billion ($3.9 billion) in group adjusted operating profit this year, according to a statement Thursday, lower than the £3.1 billion in the 12 months ended Feb. 22.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- ProShares UltraPro QQQ fund (TQQQ) had its best rally in the most recent session, the largest inflow in its 15-year history. TQQQ uses derivatives to deliver three times the daily performance of the Nasdaq 100. Traders have been steadily adding to the ETF all year. Altogether, the fund has taken in more than $3 billion despite a 15% year-to-date drop for the Nasdaq 100 and an even greater drubbing for TQQQ itself. - Walmart (WMT) and other retail stocks soared after President Donald Trump said he’ll pause higher tariffs for 90 days for dozens of nations that haven’t imposed retaliatory measures on the US. Walmart executives are confident that the world’s largest retailer will reach its financial targets this year, despite tariff turbulence that’s sparking uncertainty in the world economy. On Wednesday, Walmart said that it still sees net sales growing 3% to 4% this year. That forecast accounts for tariffs, unlike its previous outlook from February.- United States Steel (X) shares tumbled as much as 16% in post-market trading after President Donald Trump said he does not want to see the steelmaker owned by a Japanese company. Trump, speaking from the Oval Office, pointed to the producer’s rising steel orders as evidence that it doesn’t need any investment right now. He also said he doesn’t want US Steel bought by “any other place,” apparently referring to other foreign buyers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Eli Lilly (LLY) shares slump while large US and European drugmakers slide, underperforming amid a broad market slump, after President Donald Trump said the US was planning to announce “a major tariff on pharmaceuticals” soon. - Walmart (WMT) shares fall as tariff-spooked shoppers begin pulling back on spending, Walmart Inc. is prepping for a worsening economy by using its massive footprint to keep prices low and hunt for ways to take market share.- Ford Motor's (F) shares drop after top executive extended a show of support for Elon Musk after the Tesla Inc. leader went on a social media tirade targeting a key backer of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.In a post on X, Ford Chief Executive Officer Jim Farley said the carmaker’s top-selling F-150 pickup truck is designed, engineered, tested and manufactured “all within one square mile” in Dearborn, Michigan, the automaker’s longtime home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Delta (DAL) shares are up despite withdrawing its full-year financial guidance due to uncertainty surrounding global trade, a stark sign of the turmoil rippling across corporate America from President Donald Trump’s tariffs. While Delta still anticipates a profit in 2025, it declined to reaffirm the forecast issued in January, when the carrier said annual adjusted earnings would surpass $7.35 a share. - Peabody (BTU) shares climb as President Donald Trump signed executive orders to expand the mining and use of coal in the US. Separately, Peabody is reviewing a deal worth up to $3.78 billion to buy Anglo American’s steel-making coal business after a fire at an Australian mine.- Cal-Maine (CALM) shares fall after the egg producer reported third-quarter earnings per share that missed consensus estimates. Additionally, the company said it received a civil investigative demand from the Department of Justice Antitrust Division into the causes behind the increase in egg prices nationwide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Delta (DAL) shares are up despite the airliner pulling guidance this morning, citing stalled growth. The markets are buying the stock as the first quarter numbers are coming in line with expectations.- AbbVie (ABBV) are lower as pharmaceutical stocks take a hit due to proposed tariffs by President Trump on the pharma industry. It is affecting stocks across the industry including overseas.- Walmart (WMT) shares are higher as the company's CEO says it's looking at cost-cutting measures and keeping prices as low as it possibly can. The company still sees net sales growing 3% to 4% this year, according to a statement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Shares of European drugmakers dropped to a two and a half-year low after US President Donald Trump said the US was planning to announce “a major tariff on pharmaceuticals” soon. AstraZeneca, Novo Nordisk, Roche, Novartis are all down.- The Stoxx Europe 600 Index sank 2.3% at 9:02 a.m. in London, with every sector declining. One of the few bright spots was BAE Systems, one of less than 10 companies in the green.- ITV shares drop as much as 8.3%, hitting their lowest level since November, after the UK broadcaster was downgraded to sell by UBS amid an expected decline in ad revenue and concern around streaming.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Enphase Energy (ENPH) shares dropped following a downgrade from Jeffrey's analyst Julian Duma and Smith, who raised concerns around the company's potential exposure to cuts in the Inflation Reduction Act. House Republicans are hoping for around $1.5 trillion in deficit reductions and the IRA could be a key area for tweaks. Companies like Enphase and First Solar could be most impacted.- General Dynamics (GD) shares climbed as President Trump said the next defense budget may reach as much as $1 trillion. “We are very cost conscious but the military is something that we have to build and we have to be strong because you have a lot of bad forces out there now,” Trump said at the White House on Monday during a meeting with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump added his administration will approve a budget that will be “the biggest one we’ve ever done for the military.”- Carnival Corp (CCL) shares are up as the company announced another $2 billion for two new cruise ships.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Broadcom (AVGO) shares are up, after the chipmaker authorized a new buyback program of up to $10 billion shares. Analysts see the move as a sign of confidence following recent tariff-related weakness.- Humana (HUM) shares surged after the US government said they will pay private Medicare Advantage plans more money next year than it originally proposed in January. It is a major win for insurance companies that have faced increasing scrutiny in Washington. The shares of insurers surged on the decision, posting some of their biggest intraday gains since 2020. - RPM International (RPM) shares dropped after the manufacturer of building supplies forecast flat 4Q sales and posted disappointing 3Q sales. The management of RPM said the company is not immune to President Trump's tariffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- UnitedHealth (UNH) shares rise after the US government said it will pay private Medicare Advantage plans more money next year than it originally proposed in January, a major win for insurance companies that haved increasing scrutiny in Washington. - Humana (HUM) shares are up it was announced Medicare Advantage plans will see payments increase by an average of 5.06%, more than double the rate the government proposed in January. -CVS (CVS) shares rally after the company said it expects its financial results to meet or exceed its previously issued guidance and named a new chief financial officer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Nvidia (NVDA) leads the Magnificent Seven higher on Tuesday. Stocks climbed as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said there’s the potential for advantageous trade deals with major US trading partners.- Humana (HUM) shares rise and are likely to break out of the range today. Health insurance stocks are up after the US government said it will increase payments to private Medicare Advantage plans by an average of 5.06% next year, more than double the originally proposed rate.- Broadcom (AVGO) shares are up after the chipmaker authorized a new buyback program of up to $10 billion shares. Analysts see the move as a sign of confidence following recent tariff-related weakness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Apple (APPL) are moving in the premarket following days of a downward trend, as employees from different Apple locations across the country said stores filled with customers over the weekend — with the shoppers expressing concerns that prices will climb dramatically after the levies are imposed. Most iPhones, Apple’s best-selling and most important product, are manufactured in China, which is in line for tariffs of 54%.- Robinhood (HOOD) is on the move this morning after Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock to equal weight to overweight. In a tougher macro backdrop with greater need to hedge risks, the firm sees risks for retail dis-engagement to pressure trading revenue at Robinhood, leading it to cut EPS estimates.- Tesla (TSLA) shares have climbed along with the market today. It comes as Joel Levington, Director of Credit Research for Bloomberg Intelligence, writes this morning that Elon Musk's pursuit of ambitious and high-risk bets such as the Cybertruck -- are now falling well short of sales goals even with aggressive lease discounts - and the elusive RoboTaxi are taking a toll on Tesla's fundamental performance at a critical juncture in the auto market.- Walgreens (WBA) is rising after it reported quarterly profit that exceeded Wall Street’s expectations, marking a strong performance in what is likely one of its last quarters as a public company. It's welcome news for investors of the second-largest US pharmacy chain, who have been concerned about the ability of Walgreens to make enough money amid declining insurance payments for prescription drugs, and increased competition from online retailers and big box stores.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- CVS (CVS) is getting a boost this morning following the Trump administration's increased 2026 payments for Medicare Advantage plans by more than double what the market was expecting. It also removes the possibility of having to close Medicare Advantage plans, which has pushed stocks like CVS and United Health (UNH), as well as others in the healthcare sector, higher.- Broadcom (AVGO) is higher this morning after its downward trend following US tariffs levied across Taiwan, Vietnam, China, and other countires. The shares jumped on its $10 billion share buyback this morning.- Apple (APPL) shares are higher as traders learned it may be getting a boost as customers front run the tariffs. Employees from different Apple locations across the country said stores filled with customers over the weekend — with the shoppers expressing concerns that prices will climb dramatically after the levies are imposed. Most iPhones, Apple’s best-selling and most important product, are manufactured in China, which is in line for tariffs of 54%.- Nike (NKE) is climbing this morning as traders may be looking to "buy the dip" after severe declines for the stock and other retailers as tariff policy weighs on its price.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- It is currently difficult to call the valuation bottom for the European luxury sector due to limited visibility on earnings from tariffs impact and how that will impact global demand, JPMorgan writes in note as downgrades Pandora to neutral.- Infineon Technologies AG signed a deal to buy Marvell Technology Inc.’s automotive networking business for $2.5 billion in an all-cash deal to strengthen its industry-leading car unit. - Repsol shares pare early gains Tuesday after its 1Q upstream production missed analyst estimates on lower refining margin, weaker utilization rates amid maintenance works. Analysts expect a cut to consensus. Stock trades 0.2% higher after rising as much as 4.5%.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Dollar Tree (DLTR) shares are up as it was raised to buy from neutral at Citi, which anticipates the higher across-the-board tariffs will be positive for the discount retailer. - Stellantis NV (STLA) shares are down. However, the Jeep-maker is willing to help its suppliers pay tariff costs to withstand the initial shock of US President Donald Trump’s trade war. The automaker has outlined a program in which suppliers would apply for help from the company to make monthly tariff payments to the US government, according to a person familiar with the matter. Marlo Vitous, Stellantis’ head of purchasing in North America, laid out the plan during a meeting with suppliers in Detroit last week, the person said.- AppLovin (APP) shares are up as a proposal to merge itself with the US subsidiary and eventually the global business of TikTok, as reported by CNBC, would help the advertising-technology firm accelerate its reach beyond its typical video-game clientele and into e-commerce. But its bid could be crowded out by other potential bidders such as Amazon, Blackstone and Oracle. AppLovin is expected by consensus to reach record free cash flow near $3 billion in 2025, thanks to ads, which yielded a 76% adjusted Ebitda margin in 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers- Stellantis NV (STLA) shares are down. However, the Jeep Maker is willing to help its suppliers pay tariff costs to withstand the initial shock of US President Donald Trump’s trade war. The automaker has outlined a program in which suppliers would apply for help from the company to make monthly tariff payments to the US government, according to a person familiar with the matter. Marlo Vitous, Stellantis’ head of purchasing in North America, laid out the plan during a meeting with suppliers in Detroit last week, the person said.- Dollar Tree (DLTR) shares are up as it was raised to buy from neutral at Citi, which anticipates the higher across-the-board tariffs will be positive for the discount retailer. The stock gains as much as 7.6%.- AppLovin (APP) shares are up as a proposal to merge itself with the US subsidiary and eventually the global business of TikTok, as reported by CNBC, would help the advertising-technology firm accelerate its reach beyond its typical video-game clientele and into e-commerce. But its bid could be crowded out by other potential bidders such as Amazon, Blackstone and Oracle. AppLovin is expected by consensus to reach record free cash flow near $3 billion in 2025, thanks to ads, which yielded a 76% adjusted Ebitda margin in 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers: -Apple (AAPL) shares slip as Wedbush cuts the price target to $250 from $325, citing the Trump administration’s tariff policies. The firm retains a positive long-term view on the stock given its strong free cash flow and Services business.- Dollar Tree (DLTR) shares inch higher, up about 1%, after Citi turned bullish, anticipating that the higher across-the-board tariffs will be positive for the discount retailer. Citi still acknowledges that ~50% of the company’s product is subject to higher tariffs.-MicroStrategy (MSTR) shares fall after the company said it may not able to regain profitability in future periods, and significant decrease in the market value of its Bitcoin holdings could adversely affect ability to satisfy financial obligations and could cause default. The company also expects a net loss for 1Q.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers: -Apple (AAPL) shares slip as Wedbush cuts the price target to $250 from $325, citing the Trump administration’s tariff policies. The firm retains a positive long-term view on the stock given its strong free cash flow and Services business.- Dollar Tree (DLTR) shares inch higher, up about 1%, after Citi turned bullish, anticipating that the higher across-the-board tariffs will be positive for the discount retailer. Citi still acknowledges that ~50% of the company’s product is subject to higher tariffs.-MicroStrategy (MSTR) shares fall after the company said it may not able to regain profitability in future periods, and significant decrease in the market value of its Bitcoin holdings could adversely affect ability to satisfy financial obligations and could cause default. The company also expects a net loss for 1Q.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.