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. Skechers Shares Fall as Tariff Uncertainty Clouds OutlookPublished on April 25, 2025 Skechers (SKX) reported a strong start to fiscal 2025, with record first-quarter sales of $2.41 billion—a 7.1% year-over-year increase—driven by growth in both international and domestic markets. Earnings per share came in at $1.17, matching Wall Street expectations, while the wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels posted gains of
Intel Tumbles After Gloomy Forecast, Culture Overhaul Under New CEOPublished on April 25, 2025 Intel’s (INTC) first quarterly report under newly appointed CEO Lip-Bu Tan surprised Wall Street—just not in the way investors had hoped.The company beat expectations on both earnings and revenue, reporting adjusted earnings per share of $0.13 on revenue of $12.7 billion, well above the consensus forecast of $0.01 on $12.3 billion in sales. Yet the optimism was short-lived. Shares tumbled more
Alphabet Unleashes $70 Billion Buyback After Blowout QuarterPublished on April 25, 2025 Alphabet (GOOG) delivered a powerful performance in the first quarter, with earnings and revenue surpassing Wall Street expectations and sending its stock soaring.Revenue surged 12% year-over-year to $90.2 billion, while net income jumped an eye-catching 46% to $34.5 billion, or $2.81 per share. Operating income rose more than 20%, with margins expanding to 34%. Advertising revenue topped $66.8
Gilead Sciences Stays Strong Despite Revenue Miss and Policy HeadwindsPublished on April 25, 2025 Gilead Sciences (GILD), the best-performing healthcare stock in the S&P 500 over the past year, released its first-quarter earnings on Thursday after the bell.Despite posting better-than-expected profits and reaffirming its full-year guidance, shares fell sharply in premarket and after-hours trading, highlighting investor caution amid policy uncertainty and flat revenue growth.Mixed
ServiceNow Soars 15% as AI Bets and Public Sector Growth Defy Market HeadwindsPublished on April 24, 2025 ServiceNow (NOW) surged more than 15% on Thursday, notching its sharpest single-day gain since 2013 after reporting a stronger-than-expected first quarter.The Santa Clara-based enterprise software giant posted adjusted earnings of $4.04 per share—beating consensus estimates by $0.21—on revenue of $3.09 billion, up 18.6% year-over-year.CEO William McDermott credited “elite level execution” and
Tesla’s Stock Surges Despite Weak Q1 Earnings, Fueled by Hype Around Cybercab and AI AmbitionsPublished on April 23, 2025 Tesla’s (TSLA) first-quarter 2025 financial report painted a troubling picture: vehicle deliveries dropped 13% year-over-year, total revenue declined 9% to $19.34 billion, and net income plunged 39%. Automotive revenue was hit hardest, falling 20% amid deteriorating global EV demand, intensifying price competition, and a stale vehicle lineup. EPS slid to $0.27, missing Wall Street estimates
U.S. Tariffs Trigger Solar Sector Shake-Up: First Solar SurgesPublished on April 22, 2025 First Solar Inc. (FSLR) led a surge in U.S.-based solar companies Tuesday after the Trump administration finalized steep new tariffs stemming from a trade investigation initiated during the Biden presidency.The Commerce Department finalized duties that could reach as high as 3,521%, targeting manufacturers in Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia for dumping subsidized products in the
Global Markets Roil as Tariff Turbulence Tests Dollar, Companies, and Central BanksPublished on April 22, 2025 Financial markets are rattled as the Trump administration intensifies its global trade war, triggering widespread volatility across asset classes.U.S. stocks and bonds fluctuated sharply, while the dollar index tumbled for a fourth straight session, underscoring investor anxiety amid mounting geopolitical and economic uncertainty.After the S&P 500 slumped over 2% on Monday, equity futures
Netflix Delivers a Blockbuster Quarter as Wall Street Eyes a Magnificent Seven Shake-UpPublished on April 21, 2025 Netflix (NFLX) shares surged Monday morning, climbing more than 2% in early trading, after the streaming giant reported a stellar first-quarter earnings performance.The broader market lagged behind amid renewed U.S.–China trade concerns and political volatility in Washington, but Netflix powered through, defying macroeconomic headwinds and reaffirming its position as a resilient force in
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