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Stock Movers features five-minute conversations on today's biggest winners and losers in the stock market. Listen for analysis on the companies making news on Wall Street.
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May 1, 2025 • 4min
Lloyds Falls, Rolls-Royce Backs Outlook, GN Store Drops
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.

Apr 30, 2025 • 6min
Caterpillar Wavers, Starbucks Slides, Snap Plunges
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.

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Apr 30, 2025 • 5min
Caterpillar Misses, Starbucks Sales Keep Falling, Snap Tumbles
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.

Apr 30, 2025 • 4min
Caterpillar Drops, Starbucks Tumbles, Snap Drops on Ad Warning
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.

Apr 30, 2025 • 4min
Starbucks Drops, Super Micro Plunges, Amazon Lower on Grindr AI Use
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.

Apr 30, 2025 • 5min
Starbucks Struggles; Snap Headwinds; Super Micro Computer Scare
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.

Apr 30, 2025 • 4min
Caterpillar's Earnings Bump; Starbucks Downgrades; Snapchat Ad Sales Concerns
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.

Apr 30, 2025 • 4min
Barclays Upgrades Guidance, TotalEnergies Sinks, Universal Music Up
On this episode of Stock Movers:- Barclays Plc’s traders cashed in on the recent market turbulence, helping the bank beat earnings estimates as it upgraded some of its guidance for the year. - TotalEnergies SE drew a contrast with its industry peers, sticking to plans for both investor payouts and project investment despite a profit miss and a weak outlook for oil markets.- Universal Music, the record label for artists such as Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter, reported sales that beat analysts’ estimates in the first quarter, boosted by global subscriber growth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 29, 2025 • 6min
American Tower Positive Results, Honeywell Rises, Starbucks Earnings Miss
On this episode of Stock Movers:- American Tower (AMT) shares are up after the wireless communications real estate investment trust reported first-quarter results that beat expectations and gave an outlook that is seen as positive.- Honeywell International (HON) shares gain as the company raised its full-year guidance for earnings per share, saying it will offset about $500 million in tariff exposure with price changes and other actions to protect its bottom line. - Pfizer (PFE) shares are up after CEO Albert Bourla said during an earnings call that he is “cautiously optimistic” that the pharmaceutical industry will avoid tariffs following discussions with the White House. - Starbucks (SBUX) shares slipped in extended trading after the company reported quarterly sales fell slightly faster than expected, highlighting how hard the coffee chain will have to work to regain lost ground. Same-store sales declined 1% in the quarter ended March 30, according to a statement Tuesday, falling short of the average estimate of analysts polled by Bloomberg. Earnings per share also missed expectations.- Super Micro Computer Inc. (SMCI) tumbled in late trading after giving preliminary results that fell well short of analysts’ estimates, a sign its comeback plan has been slow to gain traction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 29, 2025 • 4min
American Tower Gains, Honeywell Lifts Earnings Outlook, Pfizer Shares Up
American Tower's shares soar after an impressive earnings report, showcasing the strength of the wireless communications real estate market. Honeywell also shines, boosting its earnings outlook and successfully countering tariff impacts. Meanwhile, Pfizer experiences a stock surge, driven by CEO Albert Bourla's optimism about avoiding tariffs, despite facing challenges like a failed obesity pill. The insights into these companies provide a glimpse into the dynamic world of stock movements and strategic corporate maneuvers.