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The burger wars are heating up. Burger King (QSR) is taking a slightly different approach, focusing on consumer input and evaluating the brand staples rather than launching new products. Tom Curtis, Burger King President US & Canada, joins Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to discuss what’s new with the Whopper, the operational improvements driving the brand’s turnaround, and why he believes Burger King is outperforming rivals—including McDonald’s (MCD), which is signaling a potential slowdown next quarter.

NYT tops Q1 2026 estimates as digital ads surge 31.6% and 310K net digital-only subs help lift revenues 12% to $712.2M.

Bigbear.ai Holdings Inc. (NYSE:BBAI) is one of the best AI stocks under $50 to buy right now. On May 5, BigBear.ai reported its financial results for Q1 2026, highlighted by an expansion in gross margins and a robust increase in its project backlog. Quarterly revenue reached $34.4 million, a slight 1% decrease year-over-year, as lower […]

Recursion Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:RXRX) is one of the best AI stocks under $50 to buy right now. On May 6, Recursion reported significant progress across its AI-driven clinical pipeline for Q1 2026, highlighted by positive early data for its RBM39 degrader, REC-1245. In the Phase 1/2 DAHLIA study, the molecule showed a well-tolerated safety profile […]

Snap Inc. (NYSE:SNAP) is one of the best AI stocks under $50 to buy right now. On April 10, Snap and Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) announced a multi-year agreement to power future generations of Specs, Snap’s advanced AR eyewear, with Snapdragon XR SoC solutions. This flagship collaboration aims to integrate digital experiences seamlessly into the physical world […]

Datadog (DDOG) raised its full-year outlook on Thursday after the software maker posted first-quarte

Should investors buy EME stock as data center demand and record RPO support higher 2026 guidance?

PEP is leaning on international growth, product innovation and disciplined cost management, while reaffirming its 2026 outlook amid macro volatility.

The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) slipped about 1.2% Thursday morning to hover just above the 17 level, extending a steady drift lower from the 31.05 peak set on March 27. The fear gauge is down 28% over the past month and squarely inside the 15 to 20 normal band. With stocks perched near records, the ... VIX Stands Firm as Fear Drains, Stocks Chase Records and Earnings Keep Dip-Buyers Engaged

Cybersecurity is yet another industry being transformed by artificial intelligence.

Launch services provider Rocket Lab releases earnings late Thursday. RKLB stock has formed a base and trades near an entry.

ORA's Q1 adjusted EPS jumps 91.2% to $1.30, and revenues surge 75.8% to $403.9 million, led by Product and Energy Storage gains.

Apple stock on Thursday cleared a five-month consolidation pattern and hit a record high. In morning trades on the stock market today, Apple hit an all-time high of 292.13. In recent trades, Apple stock rose more than 1% to 290.91.

While the average dividend yield of the S&P 500 currently sits at a record low of 1%, Columbia Banking's 4.9% annualized yield certainly stands out.

U.S. stocks (^DJI, ^GSPC, ^IXIC) have rallied over the past three weeks, fueled by strong earnings and optimism around a potential resolution to the U.S.-Iran conflict. Yahoo Finance’s Julie Hyman and Head of News Myles Udland break down the stealth rally and spotlight some of the top names leading the tech-driven surge, including Intel (INTC), Sandisk (SNDK), Micron (MU), Seagate (STX), and Arm (ARM).

SABR rises 22% in pre-market after Q1 earnings beat estimates, fueled by stronger air bookings, higher rates and robust EBITDA growth.

Bruker beats Q1 earnings and revenue estimates as Europe growth and strong BSI bookings offset margin pressure and softer organic sales.

AI ransomware and data centers are both driving up demand for Fortinet’s products, analyst Gray Powell said.

Comfort Systems USA (FIX) is back in focus after a strong first quarter earnings beat, a higher quarterly dividend, and a growing backlog tied to data center projects and modular construction expansion. See our latest analysis for Comfort Systems USA. The strong first quarter beat, higher dividend, and years long buyback program have coincided with sharp share price momentum. This includes a 30 day share price return of 40.26% and a 1 year total shareholder return that is very large relative...

MCD beats Q1 2026 estimates as global comps rise 3.8% and systemwide sales top $34B, with loyalty sales exceeding $9B across 70 markets.

Shares of Snowflake (NYSE:SNOW) are climbing in early Thursday trading, jumping roughly 9% intraday to around $152. The data cloud platform is leading enterprise software higher and outpacing peer ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW), which is also green but rising at a slower clip. ServiceNow stock is trading 5% higher to around $94, a respectable bounce in its ... Snowflake Is Up 9% Today: Is It Outperforming Other Cloud Stocks Like ServiceNow?

EQT (EQT) drew fresh attention after reporting first quarter 2026 earnings, with sales volumes above guidance and higher adjusted EPS and revenue, prompting investors to reassess the stock’s recent performance and risk profile. See our latest analysis for EQT. EQT’s 7.3% year to date share price return and 7.6% one year total shareholder return suggest momentum has cooled in recent weeks, despite stronger quarterly earnings drawing renewed attention to the stock’s long term gains. If strong...

MUR beats Q1 EPS and revenue estimates as realized prices improve, output tops guidance and the annual dividend is lifted 8%.

Investing.com -- Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA) shares climbed 10% on Thursday as concerns mounted over a hantavirus outbreak connected to a cruise ship.

Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL) is one of the 10 All-Time High But Still Undervalued Stocks to Invest In. On May 4, 2026, Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL) said its Board of Directors unanimously approved a plan to change the company’s state of incorporation from Delaware to Texas. The proposal will be presented for shareholder approval at […]

Unusual Machines, Inc. (UMAC) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Klarna (KLAR) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

WDC, CSTM and ON made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on May 7, 2026.