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Moby summary of LyondellBasell Industries N.V.'s Q1 2026 earnings call

China is facing an EV slowdown, just like the U.S. Well, not exactly like the U.S. Deliveries from several Chinese electric vehicle makers slipped in April, compared with March. Coming into Friday trading, NIO stock was up 25% year to date and up 58% over the past 12 months. It has been relatively weaker, up only 5% year to date and down 27% over the past 12 months, through Thursday trading.

Energy stocks fell late Friday afternoon with the NYSE Energy Sector Index and the State Street Ener

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for LyondellBasell (LYB) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended March 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Shares of Oracle, CoreWeave, SoftBank and other firms tied to OpenAI have largely recovered losses from Tuesday, when they slumped after The Wall Street Journal reported that the ChatGPT maker had missed its own targets for revenue and users.

A recent round of layoffs affecting Northrop Grumman workers in the Baltimore region appears to reflect shifting program demand rather than broader cost-cutting, according to industry analysts. “From what we know, these layoffs appear situational,” said Lou Whiteman, an aerospace and defense analyst with The Motley Fool, an investment research firm. “It appears Mission Systems had a fairly ...

Energy stocks were lower Friday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index decreasing 1.5% and the

NOW slides 13% in a month as Middle East deal delays and fierce SaaS rivals bite, even as AI-native SKUs and the Armis deal lift guidance.

There was a lot that could have made the stock market fall. Investors shrugged off questions about when—or even if—the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates again this year after the central bank held rates steady, and they ignored the fact that Jerome Powell plans to stay on the Fed’s Board of Governors even as Kevin Warsh prepares to become chair. Inflation came in hot as oil prices continued to rise, and earnings from Microsoft and Meta Platforms revealed sizable capital spending increases—and resulted in falling stocks. Eli Lilly earnings offered evidence that weight-loss drugs were only getting bigger; Coca-Cola’s beat showed that not all soft-drink makers are suffering from an Ozempic overhang; Alphabet’s capital spending paid off with big profits; and Caterpillar’s numbers demonstrated that there’s more to its business than mining and machinery.

Guggenheim trimmed its price target on Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) to $35 from $36 on Friday, keeping a Neutral rating as margin pressure forces earnings estimate cuts. Analyst Gregory Francfort lowered both 2026 and 2027 earnings per share (EPS) estimates by about 3%, signaling that profitability headwinds may outlast any near-term traffic recovery. For prudent ... Guggenheim Cuts Chipotle Price Target as Margin Pressure Mounts: Is the Recovery Story Stalling?

OLED Q1 earnings and revenues miss as weak demand, mix shifts and lower volumes weigh, prompting a 2026 revenue outlook cut amid uncertainty.

Roblox stock posted stomach-churning losses in Friday’s premarket, offering a valuable lesson for investors in companies that sell to children: what’s good for customers can be very, very bad for shareholders. Roblox stock was down 24% in premarket trading after the online gaming platform popular with children posted results following Thursday’s closing bell. The guidance for bookings was also revised down to a year-over-year increase of 8% to 12%, far down from a previous 22% to 26%.

The CBOE Volatility Index (^VIX) has slipped below 17 to 16.55, settling comfortably into the 15 to 20 range that markets consider business as usual, a remarkable turnaround after a bruising stretch that pushed the fear gauge to a March peak of 31.05. The roughly 39% collapse over the past month tells the story of ... The CBOE VIX Falls to 16 Level as Risk-On Trade Returns to Market

If you are wondering whether 3M at around US$146.52 is a bargain, fully priced, or somewhere in between, it helps to break the story into clear valuation checks rather than just scanning the share price chart. The stock has returned 1.2% over the last 7 days and 0.9% over the last 30 days, with a year to date return of 9.5% decline and a 1 year return of 8.2%. This points to a mix of shorter term softness and longer term recovery, alongside a very large 3 year return and a modest 5 year...

Robinhood Markets (HOOD) has been under pressure after its stock fell more than 13% following first quarter results that missed analyst expectations, driven by a 47% drop in crypto transaction revenue and a higher expense outlook. See our latest analysis for Robinhood Markets. The sharp post earnings selloff sits against a mixed recent record, with a 7 day share price return of 12.75% and a year to date share price return of 36.73% decline. At the same time, the 1 year total shareholder...

LyondellBasell (LYB) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +60.50% and -4.24%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

The EV slowdown has weighed on lithium sentiment. But Lithium Americas Corp is leaning into a different narrative—one that could matter more than near-term demand cycles. In an exclusive email interaction with Benzinga, Tim Crowley, SVP, Government and External Affairs at Lithium Americas, framed lithium as far more than an EV input. It has "emerged as a cornerstone of our national security, energy independence, and economic competitiveness”—a positioning that aligns closely with the Donald Trum

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) just reported record first quarter 2026 results, with revenue of about US$1.1b and net income of US$166.7 million. Despite this, the stock sold off sharply after the release. See our latest analysis for SoFi Technologies. The sharp post earnings selloff sits against a mixed share price picture, with a 1 day share price return of 3.7% but a year to date share price return showing a 41.4% decline. The 1 year total shareholder return is 28.7%, which points to long term...

In late April 2026, Planet Labs PBC announced plans for a specialized shortwave infrared Tanager spacecraft, backed by Carbon Mapper and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, aimed at boosting methane and trace gas detection coverage and sensitivity, with launch targeted as early as 2028. This move underlines Planet Labs’ push to deepen its environmental monitoring capabilities, potentially broadening commercial applications in emissions tracking and climate-related analytics. We’ll now explore...

Constellation Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:CEG) is included among the 10 Best Electrical Infrastructure Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. Constellation Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:CEG) is the largest provider of clean, low-carbon energy in the United States. The company also operates the largest fleet of nuclear facilities in the country. On April 29, Scotiabank analyst Andrew Weisel […]

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. CEO Christopher Nassetta said on the company's Q1 2026 earnings call that he sees America's divided economy beginning to converge, with lower- and middle-income consumers starting to spend more — a shift he described as a "C-shaped economy." Nassetta said he expects improving performance in lower- and mid-tier segments for the rest of the year, with demand shifting away from luxury and upper-upscale travel toward a more balanced mix. What Is A C-Shaped Economy? The

Pacira (PCRX) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -1.64% and +0.58%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

3M Company (NYSE:MMM) is included among the 10 Innovative Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now. On April 22, RBC Capital Markets analyst Deane Dray lowered the firm’s price target on 3M Company (NYSE:MMM) to $133 from $134 and kept an Underperform rating on the shares. The analyst said the company delivered a modest and low-quality […]

Meta beat Q1 expectations, but the stock fell after its AI and data center spending outlook rose as high as $145 billion, shifting focus to whether ad pricing and engagement can offset rising infrastructure costs.

The latest trading day saw Okta (OKTA) settling at $73.65, representing a -3.3% change from its previous close.

DocuSign (DOCU) reached $45.99 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -1.98% change compared to its last close.

The latest trading day saw The Trade Desk (TTD) settling at $23.59, representing a -3.2% change from its previous close.

SoFi's transition in the eyes of the market from a high-growth fintech disruptor to a more mature, bank-like operator prompts the key question of whether the stock’s pullback represents a cracking fintech narrative or an attractive entry point.