Stock Movers

Meta's stock skyrocketed as strong advertising sales dispelled fears about the trade war and fueled AI expansion plans. Meanwhile, Eli Lilly faced a setback after CVS dropped its weight-loss drug Zepbound, leading to a stock decline and reduced earnings outlook. In a surprising twist, Kohl's shares surged after the abrupt firing of its CEO over questionable business dealings, with an interim replacement stepping in as the company searches for a new leader.

McDonald's faces tough times as U.S. sales drop 3.6%, hitting its home market the hardest. Eli Lilly revises its earnings forecast after steady sales of its weight-loss drug, even as competition ramps up. Qualcomm's stock suffers after missing revenue expectations, raising concerns about tariffs affecting the smartphone sector. In contrast, Nvidia sees a surge thanks to strong performances from major tech players. The podcast dives into the shifting landscape for both fast food and healthcare stocks, highlighting consumer sentiment and industry challenges.

Microsoft's shares soared following a strong earnings report, driven by a significant boost in its Azure cloud revenue. Meanwhile, Meta also outperformed expectations, reporting impressive first-quarter sales while investing heavily in AI. In contrast, Eli Lilly faced challenges with a lowered earnings forecast. The discussion also highlights how tariffs are impacting major companies like Harley-Davidson and Qualcomm, revealing the current economic landscape's complexity and its effect on market performance.

Lloyds shares took a hit after disappointing earnings, mainly due to unexpected severance costs. Analysts remain optimistic, though, citing supportive trends. Meanwhile, GN Store saw a sharp decline after revising its full-year guidance due to U.S. tariffs. In contrast, Rolls-Royce exuded confidence about meeting its financial targets, despite concerns over tariff impacts. The discussion dives into the financial landscapes of these companies, highlighting the challenges and opportunities they face.

Caterpillar's stocks are responding to tariff fears and economic downturn predictions, despite lower-than-expected earnings. Meanwhile, Starbucks is under pressure after same-store sales dipped, though the new CEO is initiating changes to improve customer experience. Snap's stock has plummeted after a modest revenue beat but no forecast for future sales amid advertising market uncertainties. The podcast also touches on Robinhood's growth and eBay's success in international sales, highlighting the shifting landscape of market dynamics.

Caterpillar faces challenges as it anticipates lower sales due to tariffs and recession fears, impacting its earnings outlook. Meanwhile, Starbucks struggles with a 1% decline in same-store sales, pressuring new management despite some optimism for recovery. Snap's shares tumble as it narrowly beats revenue estimates but refrains from giving a sales forecast, citing macroeconomic headwinds affecting advertising demand. The discussion highlights the broader economic pressures impacting these major players.

Caterpillar faces a tough forecast as tariffs threaten its sales, anticipating a significant cost hit. Starbucks suffers a decline in same-store sales, disappointing Wall Street despite ongoing improvements promised by its new CEO. Meanwhile, Snap warns of advertising demand volatility, leading to a cautious financial outlook. The podcast dives into the ripple effects these stock movements have in the current market climate.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Starbucks (SBUX) shares fall after the company said same-store sales declined 1% in the quarter ended March 30, missing Wall Street estimates, and earnings per share also missed expectations. CEO Brian Niccol said "behind the scenes, we really are showing a lot of signs of progress” -- Niccol took the helm in September and kicked off an overhaul of its cafes to make them more welcoming- Super Micro (SMCI) shares plunge after the company's preliminary results for the fiscal third quarter fell short of analysts' estimates. The company attributed the miss to customers delaying purchases, which will be pushed into the current quarter, and also cited higher inventory reserves and expedited costs for new products.- Amazon (AMZN) shares fall after Grindr said it’s using artificial intelligence tools from Amazon.com and Anthropic to develop features for its “Wingman” product, rather than relying on chatbots. President Donald Trump called Jeff Bezos to complain following the report, and Trump said Bezos "solved the problem very quickly, and he did the right thing.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Starbucks faces stock downgrades and a decline in same-store sales, raising concerns among investors. Snap warns of significant headwinds affecting ad sales, leading to a drop in its stock price despite beating revenue estimates. Super Micro Computer reports disappointing preliminary results, with experts suggesting it's not indicative of a broader industry slowdown. Meanwhile, Norwegian Cruise Lines is seeing a softening in demand, breaking from the cruise industry's positive trends, yet hopes to meet its annual targets.

Caterpillar's stock rises despite lower sales expectations amid potential tariff impacts. Meanwhile, Starbucks faces downgrades from major firms after a 1% drop in same-store sales. Snapchat experiences a 14% plunge as it warns of advertising sales struggles, although it did surpass revenue predictions. Market reactions indicate mixed fortunes as eyes turn towards upcoming tech earnings.