Market Pulse | Top Stories of the Week
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Hello Reader, Here are our Top Stories of the Week for a snapshot of the most impactful news—from market developments to financial advancements. Let's get into it. Lyft Surges as Execution Outpaces Uber Amid Renewed Investor ConfidencePublished on May 9, 2025 Lyft (LYFT) is defying expectations and drawing bullish attention from analysts after posting better-than-expected first-quarter results and outlining a robust roadmap for the rest of the year.Goldman Sachs upgraded the stock to “Buy” from “Neutral,” setting a $20 price target—implying a potential 26% upside from recent levels. The upgrade comes amid Lyft’s stock climbing 25.69% last week,
Coinbase Stumbles Despite Crypto Momentum: Earnings Miss Overshadows Bitcoin RallyPublished on May 9, 2025 Coinbase Global (COIN) delivered a mixed first-quarter earnings report Thursday, leaving investors lukewarm despite a historic rally in Bitcoin prices.Shares of the cryptocurrency exchange operator were down nearly 2% Friday morning, paring gains from the previous session when Bitcoin crossed the $100,000 threshold and buoyed broader crypto sentiment.The company posted $2 billion in revenue for
The Trade Desk Roars Back to Life with Blowout Q1 EarningsPublished on May 9, 2025 Digital advertising platform The Trade Desk (TTD) tops estimates, raises guidance, and regains investor confidence after rocky Q4.After a bruising fourth quarter that saw shares of The Trade Desk nosedive nearly 30%, the digital advertising firm has staged a sharp turnaround. The Ventura, Calif.-based company delivered a resounding first-quarter earnings report that exceeded Wall Street
Pinterest Surges 11% as Strong Revenue Forecast Offsets Earnings MissPublished on May 9, 2025 Pinterest (PINS) delivered a mixed but ultimately bullish first-quarter earnings report that sent its shares soaring more than 11% on Friday. While adjusted earnings per share came in slightly below expectations, the social media platform beat revenue estimates and issued an upbeat second-quarter outlook that reassured investors amid a murky advertising landscape.Revenue Beats, User Growth
Zoom Surges on AI Integration Deal with ServiceNowPublished on May 8, 2025 Zoom Communications Inc. (ZM) announced a strategic integration with ServiceNow (NOW).The announcement came during the Knowledge 2025 conference in Las Vegas, signaling a significant expansion of its AI-driven capabilities in the enterprise contact center space. The partnership links Zoom’s omnichannel customer experience (CX) platform with ServiceNow’s customer relationship management (CRM) and
Disney Shares Soar on Strong Earnings and Abu Dhabi Park AnnouncementPublished on May 7, 2025 The Walt Disney Company (DIS) delivered a market-moving combination of upbeat earnings and bold global expansion on Wednesday.The company's report sent its stock soaring more than 10%—its strongest single-day performance in years. The entertainment giant reported adjusted earnings of $1.45 per share on revenue of $23.6 billion for its fiscal second quarter, far surpassing Wall Street expectations
Alphabet Stock Tumbles as Apple Signals Shift Toward AI SearchPublished on May 7, 2025 Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) drops 8.5% amid mounting fears over waning dominance in search engine marketAlphabet Inc. shares plunged more than 8% on Wednesday after Apple (AAPL) executive Eddy Cue revealed that the iPhone maker is considering pivoting its Safari browser to feature AI-powered search engines. The comments, made during testimony in the U.S. Department of Justice’s ongoing antitrust
Hims & Hers Rides Weight-Loss Wave but Faces Pressure to Prove Long-Term GrowthPublished on May 6, 2025 Telehealth company Hims & Hers (HIMS) delivered an earnings beat in its first-quarter report Monday evening, driven by surging demand for weight-loss treatments.Revenue soared 111% year-over-year to $586 million, crushing Wall Street’s estimate of $538.6 million. Adjusted EBITDA landed at $91.1 million, far above the $61 million consensus.Still, the post-earnings reaction was mixed. Shares
Palantir Stock Plunges Despite Strong Results as Wall Street Questions Valuation and Global GrowthPublished on May 6, 2025 Palantir Technologies (PLTR) reported impressive first-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations and included a sharp jump in U.S. commercial contracts.But despite the strong headline numbers, the stock cratered 13% on Tuesday — its steepest single-day decline in nearly a year — as investors focused instead on faltering international sales and a valuation some analysts say is
Upwork Surges on Strong Q1 Earnings and AI-Driven OptimismPublished on May 6, 2025 Upwork Inc. (UPWK) delivered a standout first quarter in fiscal 2025. Its shares surged more than 17% following an earnings report that beat expectations and signaled growing momentum in its AI-driven strategy. The freelancing platform posted record revenue of $192.7 million, surpassing the high end of its guidance range and coming in ahead of Wall Street estimates. Adjusted EBITDA
Ford Beats Wall Street Expectations, But Tariff Turmoil Forces Full-Year Outlook SuspensionPublished on May 6, 2025 Ford's (F) first-quarter earnings surprise investors as the company tops forecasts despite a slump in revenue.Ford Motor Co. reported stronger-than-expected results for the first quarter, posting adjusted earnings per share of 14 cents and an operating profit of $1 billion, well above analysts’ projections of breakeven EPS and just $171 million in EBIT. Revenue came in at $40.7 billion,
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Rockets on Surging ORLADEYO Sales and Upbeat 2025 OutlookPublished on May 6, 2025 BioCryst Pharmaceuticals (BCRX) delivered a resounding start to 2025, reporting first-quarter revenues of $145.5 million.This marks a nearly 57% increase from the same period last year and significantly surpasses Wall Street’s forecast of $127.9 million. At the core of this performance: ORLADEYO, the company’s flagship oral treatment for hereditary angioedema (HAE), which posted $134.2 million in
Skechers to Go Private in $9.4 Billion Buyout by 3G CapitalPublished on May 5, 2025 Shares of Skechers (SKX) skyrocketed Monday after the lifestyle footwear company announced it will be acquired by private equity giant 3G Capital in a deal valued at approximately $9.4 billion.The transaction, which offers a 30% premium to the stock’s 15-day volume-weighted average price, sent shares up nearly 25%, marking the stock’s largest single-day gain since 2017.3G Capital will pay $63 per
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