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Meta Platforms (NasdaqGS:META) is laying off 8,000 employees as part of an expanded cost control effort. CEO Mark Zuckerberg is linking the cuts directly to record AI infrastructure spending and heavier investment in data centers. Resources are being redirected from employee compensation toward AI hardware and related capital expenditure. The move is contributing to wider pressure on tech employment as peers reassess workforce and AI budgets. For you as an investor, this puts a spotlight on...

ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) plans to restart long idle gas fields in Norway's North Sea, the first such reopening in around three decades. The project is expected to send new gas volumes to key European markets, including Germany and the UK. The move comes as Europe focuses on energy security and diversification following recent geopolitical tensions affecting supply. For you as an investor, this highlights how NYSE:COP fits into Europe's evolving gas supply mix. The company already has a...

Surging interest in Sandisk (SNDK) is tied to its blockbuster third quarter, where record sales, a sharp swing back to profitability, and strong fourth quarter guidance coincided with rapid growth in AI focused datacenter demand. See our latest analysis for Sandisk. After hitting fresh highs on the back of its third quarter surprise, Sandisk shares have cooled slightly with a 1 day share price return of negative 4.97%. That follows a 7 day share price return of 22.20% and a 30 day share price...

Lumentum Holdings (NasdaqGS:LITE) is set to join the Nasdaq-100 Index. The index change reflects the company's increased weight within the technology sector. Inclusion is expected to attract attention from index-tracking and other institutional investors. Lumentum builds optical and photonic products that sit behind high speed communications, cloud infrastructure, and advanced industrial and consumer applications. The move into the Nasdaq-100 puts the company alongside some of the largest...

Why TeraWulf’s latest earnings matter for investors TeraWulf (WULF) has put its AI and high performance computing shift in sharper focus after first quarter 2026 results showed US$34.01 million in revenue and a US$427.63 million net loss. See our latest analysis for TeraWulf. The stock has been highly volatile, with a 1 day share price return of a 6.68% decline after earnings, but a 30 day share price return of 44.96% and a very large 1 year total shareholder return, reflecting strong...

SoundHound AI (NASDAQ:SOUN) reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $44.2 million, up 52% from a year earlier, as management pointed to broad enterprise demand, automotive growth and continued expansion across financial services, restaurants, healthcare and technology. CEO and Co-Founder Keyvan Moha

Investing.com -- A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has declined to "rubber-stamp" a $1.5 million settlement between Elon Musk and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to a Friday ruling reported by Reuters.

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On CNBC's “Mad Money Lightning Round,” Jim Cramer said The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is going to be the “big winner” in IPOs and M&A. Supporting his view, BMO Capital analyst Brennan Hawken raised the price target on the stock...

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) is included among the 10 Best Inflation-Hedge Stocks to Buy for 2026. On May 7, Argus analyst Bill Selesky raised the firm’s price recommendation on Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) to $169 from $166. It reiterated a Buy rating on the shares. The firm pointed to Exxon’s Q1 earnings beat, while noting […]

Amazon Pharmacy is expanding access to Ozempic pills for type 2 diabetes through same day delivery and kiosk pickups across thousands of US locations. The move broadens digital and retail pharmacy channels for Novo Nordisk, alongside existing access programs with Weight Watchers and GoodRx. This development focuses on oral GLP-1 therapies, adding another distribution layer beyond traditional provider and brick and mortar pharmacy routes. Novo Nordisk (CPSE:NOVO B), trading at DKK290.75, is...

In early May 2026, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions reported first-quarter 2026 results showing revenue of US$371.0 million and net income of US$11.9 million, alongside higher full-year guidance that reflects recent contract wins and the integration of Nomad and Orbit Technologies acquisitions. An interesting angle for investors is that Kratos raised its 2026 outlook while still projecting negative free cash flow, highlighting the tension between growth-driven capital spending and...

What Firefly Aerospace’s Recent Trading Tells You Firefly Aerospace (FLY) has drawn attention after recent trading left the stock down over the past month but higher across the past 3 months, putting its space and defense profile back in focus. See our latest analysis for Firefly Aerospace. After a 35.5% 90 day share price return, the recent 9.0% 30 day share price decline and 6.3% 1 day pullback suggest momentum is cooling in the short term, even though year to date performance remains...

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) is included among the 10 Best Inflation-Hedge Stocks to Buy for 2026. On May 8, Baird lowered its price recommendation on McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) to $305 from $330. It reiterated a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm updated its model following Q1 results, saying optimism around the company’s internal growth drivers […]

Nike is the latest brand to come under fire from consumers seeking payback for the tariffs they say they paid in the form of higher prices at retail.

Serve Robotics (NASDAQ:SERV) reported sharply higher first-quarter 2026 revenue and reiterated its full-year outlook, as management said the company is shifting from building out its robot fleet toward improving utilization, revenue per robot and operating leverage across food delivery and healthcar

Rackspace Technology (NASDAQ:RXT) reported first-quarter 2026 revenue growth and reaffirmed its full-year outlook, while management emphasized the company’s shift toward managed, governed enterprise artificial intelligence infrastructure for regulated and sovereign environments. Chief Executive Off

Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) is included among the 10 Best Inflation-Hedge Stocks to Buy for 2026. On May 8, RBC Capital analyst Steven Shemesh raised the firm’s price recommendation on Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) to $132 from $130. It reiterated an Outperform rating on the shares ahead of the company’s Q1 results. The analyst said the firm […]

With a YTD Return of 31.9% as of May 7, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (NYSE:ADM) is included among the 10 Best Stocks to Buy to Beat the S&P 500. On May 7, Morgan Stanley raised its price recommendation on Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (NYSE:ADM) to $58 from $54. It reiterated an Underweight rating on the shares. The firm said ADM delivered […]

With a YTD Return of 24.2% as of May 7, Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) is included among the 10 Best Stocks to Buy to Beat the S&P 500. On May 7, Mizuho raised its price recommendation on Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) to $460 from $420 and maintained an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm said Wall Street estimates […]

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With a YTD Return of 21.04% as of May 7, Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) is included among the 10 Best Stocks to Buy to Beat the S&P 500. On May 4, Evercore ISI raised its price recommendation on Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) to $110 from $100. It reiterated an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm described […]

With a YTD Return of 17.35% as of May 7, Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) is included among the 10 Best Stocks to Buy to Beat the S&P 500. On May 6, Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) reported net sales of $23.92 billion for the four-week retail month ended May 3, 2026. That was up 13.0% from $21.18 billion […]

The credit markets are headed for "some kind of bond crisis," warned JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, who urged policy makers to act before the markets react. During a Q&A session at the Norges Bank Investment Management Conference in Oslo...

Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) is adjusting its operations in response to higher jet fuel costs linked to geopolitical tensions. The company is reacting to industry disruption following the collapse of Spirit Airlines and the resulting shake-up in US capacity. Delta plans to end free snacks and drinks on flights under 350 miles, signaling a change in its short haul in flight service model. For you as an investor, NYSE:DAL now sits at the center of several industry shifts at once. Delta runs a...

In early May 2026, Ocugen reported Q1 2026 results showing revenue of US$1.53 million with a larger quarterly net loss of US$19.18 million, and completed a US$115 million private offering of 6.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2034, using part of the proceeds to repay an existing term loan. Alongside these developments, Ocugen highlighted progress in its retinal gene therapy programs, including positive Phase 2 data for OCU410 and advancement of late-stage trials that underpin its...

With a YTD Return of 15.76% as of May 7, QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) is included among the 10 Best Stocks to Buy to Beat the S&P 500. On May 1, Argus raised its price recommendation on QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) to $220 from $180. It reiterated a Buy rating following the company’s earnings report. The firm said Qualcomm […]