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Caterpillar Misses, Starbucks Sales Keep Falling, Snap Tumbles Wednesday, April 30, 2025

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Caterpillar (CAT) shares are down as the company expects slightly lower sales this year if the Trump administration tariffs remain in place and the economy dips into a recession in the second half. The guidance, in line with previous expectations, came as the heavy-equipment maker posted first-quarter earnings that fell short of analysts’ estimates. The company painted two scenarios in its results’ presentation, forecasting operating profit to be within its annual target range if factoring in tariffs and a recession.- Starbucks (SBUX) stock slides as the company's same-store sales declined 1% in the quarter ended March 30, missing Wall Street estimates, and earnings per share also missed expectations. Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol says the coffee chain is making progress in reviving growth, but flagging sales in the latest quarter and a sputtering economy amped up pressure on the company’s new management to deliver.- Snap (SNAP) shares tumbled after the company narrowly beat analysts’ estimates for first-quarter revenue but declined to issue a sales forecast for the current period, saying it’s navigating macroeconomic “headwinds” for its advertising business. While sales continue to grow in the second quarter, Snap said economic volatility “may impact advertising demand more broadly,” contributing to its decision to withhold sales projections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Caterpillar Drops, Starbucks Tumbles, Snap Drops on Ad Warning Wednesday, April 30, 2025

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Caterpillar (CAT) shares fall after the company said it expects slightly lower sales this year if Trump administration tariffs remain in place and the economy dips into a recession in the second half. Caterpillar said it expects an additional cost headwind of $250 million to $350 million in the second quarter from tariffs, “net of initial mitigation actions and cost controls.”- 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- Snap (SNAP) shares fall after the company warned volatility may impact advertising demand more broadly, contributing to its decision to withhold sales projections. Some of Snap’s advertisers are pulling back their spending due to the Trump administration’s planned changes to the de minimis rule, which exempts imports from mainland China and Hong Kong from tariffs if they’re worth less than $800, Chief Financial Officer Derek Andersen said on an earnings call with investors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Starbucks Drops, Super Micro Plunges, Amazon Lower on Grindr AI Use Wednesday, April 30, 2025

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.

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Starbucks Struggles; Snap Headwinds; Super Micro Computer Scare Wednesday, April 30, 2025

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Starbucks (SBUX) shares are lower after receiving a wave of downgrades from Wall Street. Bernstein, Stifel, and TD Securities lowered its price target on the stock. Starbucks' same-store sales declined 1% in the quarter ended March 30, below the average estimate compiled by Bloomberg.- Snapchat (SNAP) slipped as much as 14% in early trading after signaling a massive headwind warning when it comes to ad sales. Snap beat analysts' estimates for first-quarter revenue but declined to issue a sales forecast for the current period due to macroeconomic "headwinds" affecting its advertising business.- Super Micro Computer (SMCI) tumbled as much as 16% in premarket trading on Wednesday after the company reported preliminary third-quarter results that missed expectations. JPMorgan does not think that the magnitude of the revenue miss is representative of any industry-wide demand slowdown.- Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCLH) broke with its cruise peers by warning that cruise demand, which has long defied worrying travel trends, is beginning to weaken. The stock is lower after the cruise operator saw “softening” in its 12-month forward bookings, though maintains ticket sales are within the “optimal range, even amid ongoing macroeconomic volatility,” according to a statement Wednesday. Despite that, the company maintained its full-year targets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Caterpillar's Earnings Bump; Starbucks Downgrades; Snapchat Ad Sales Concerns Wednesday, April 30, 2025

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Caterpillar (CAT) share are higher this morning. The company said it expects to face slightly lower sales this year if tariffs continue and the economy dips into a recession in the second half. The guidance, in line with previous expectations, came as the heavy-equipment maker posted first-quarter earnings that fell short of analysts’ estimates. Excluding any impacts from tariffs, Caterpillar said it sees flat full-year sales compared with 2024.- Starbucks (SBUX) shares are lower after receiving a wave of downgrades from Wall Street. Bernstein, Stifel, and TD Securities lowered its price target on the stock. Starbucks' same-store sales declined 1% in the quarter ended March 30, below the average estimate compiled by Bloomberg.- Snapchat (SNAP) slipped as much as 14% in early trading after signaling a massive headwind warning when it comes to ad sales. Snap beat analysts' estimates for first-quarter revenue but declined to issue a sales forecast for the current period due to macroeconomic "headwinds" affecting its advertising business.- Microsoft (MSFT) is virtually unchanged as it oscillates between positive and negative territory this morning ahead of its key earnings release later today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Barclays Upgrades Guidance, TotalEnergies Sinks, Universal Music Up Wednesday, April 30, 2025

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.

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American Tower Positive Results, Honeywell Rises, Starbucks Earnings Miss Tuesday, April 29, 2025

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.

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American Tower Gains, Honeywell Lifts Earnings Outlook, Pfizer Shares Up Tuesday, April 29, 2025

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 (HON) shares gained after the industrial conglomerate gave higher than expected guidance for second quarter adjusted earnings per share, and said it will fully offset $500 million of tariff exposure for the year.- Pfizer (PFE) shares gained 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Amazon Drops, Spotify Tumbles, UPS Falls in Pullback from Amazon Tuesday, April 29, 2025

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Amazon (AMZN) shares fall after the White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the e-commerce company’s reported decision to display the impact of tariffs on pricing was a “hostile” act. The comments from Leavitt came after Punchbowl News reported that the e-commerce giant would “soon” begin displaying the cost of US tariffs on individual products next to the total listed price.- Spotify (SPOT) shares tumble after the streaming company reported operating profit that missed estimates even as it saw a surge in subscribers in the first quarter Spotify said the figure was weighed down by more than €76 million in social charges, which it has defined as payroll taxes associated with employee salaries and benefits. - UPS (UPS) shares drop after the company said it expects to cut 20,000 jobs this year and close dozens of facilities as it dramatically reduces shipments for e-commerce giant Amazon.com. UPS said the reduction in its operational workforce — a group that includes delivery drivers and package handlers — is part of a network overhaul in response to expected “lower volumes from our largest customer.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Amazon Falls, Honeywell Rises, Hims & Hers Health Surges on Wegovy Deal Tuesday, April 29, 2025

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Amazon (AMZN) shares fall after the White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the e-commerce company’s reported decision to display the impact of tariffs on pricing was a “hostile” act. The comments from Leavitt came after Punchbowl News reported that the e-commerce giant would “soon” begin displaying the cost of US tariffs on individual products next to the total listed price.- Honeywell (HON) shares rise after 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. Honeywell, which plans to split into three separate companies, will also use a multiprong approach to offsetting the impact from tariffs, it said in an investor presentation.- Hims & Hers Health (HIMS) shares soar after the company said it would sell its popular weight-loss drug Wegovy for a reduced price on several telehealth platforms. Through NovoCare, Novo’s new direct-to-consumer pharmacy platform, Hims, LifeMD Inc., and Ro will each sell a month’s supply of Wegovy starting at $499.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Honeywell's Strong Guidance; GM Panic; UPS Job Cuts Tuesday, April 29, 2025

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Honeywell (HON) is up after issuing a beat on estimates and raising full-year guidance. Honeywell expressed caution going forward, slightly lowering the top end of its sales and profit-margin forecasts due to tariffs and an uncertain global demand environment for the remainder of this year.- General Motors (GM) shares are lower after withdrawing its earnings guidance for 2025 and putting $4 billion in share buybacks on hold due to uncertainty around US tariffs. Because the original guidance didn’t include impact from tariffs, prior guidance can’t be relied upon,” Paul Jacobson, the company’s chief financial officer, said on a call with reporters. “We will update when we have more information on tariffs.” - UPS (UPS) shares are on the rise after announcing job cuts and earnings. UPS expects to cut 20,000 jobs this year and close facilities due to lower volumes from Amazon. It reported adjusted earnings of $1.49 a share for the first quarter, topping analyst estimates, but backed away from its 2025 financial guidance due to macroeconomic uncertainty.- Royal Caribbean (RCL) shares are higher after the cruise operator boosted its adjusted earnings per share forecast for the full year. CEO Jason Liberty says “Bookings for 2025 have remained on track, cancellation levels are normal, and we continue to see excellent close-in demand”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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BP Comes Clean, Porsche Sinks, Rheinmetall Surges Tuesday, April 29, 2025

On this episode of Stock Movers:- BP’s finances took another battering in the first quarter, with a slump in cash flow and rising debt forcing the company to cut its buyback to the low end of its target range. The company was already seen as the most vulnerable oil major to weakening markets, and its first-quarter earnings reinforced that view.- Porsche said its profit margin will slip into single digits this year, with the luxury-car maker warning about US tariffs and higher costs from weak electric-vehicle adoption. The German manufacturer now expects return on sales to fall to as low as 6.5%, down from a previous projection of at least 10%. - Rheinmetall’s military sales soared 73% in the first quarter, as Europe’s increased defense spending drove up orders for the manufacturer’s armored trucks and weapons. The defense giant, which has a record €62.6 billion order backlog, is poised to see sales surge further as Germany’s relaxation of fiscal rules unlocks defense spending and Europe picks up efforts to decrease its reliance on the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Boeing Stock Rises, Nvidia Falls, On Holding Shares Up Monday, April 28, 2025

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Boeing (BA) shares are up as Airbus SE agreed to take over some assets and sites from Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc., clearing the way for the struggling US aerospace supplier to be acquired back by its former parent. Boeing also got an upgrade over at Bernstein, saying that the airplane maker is now making the progress that it needed for the growth trajectory. However, analysts did note that while they can't assume all the risks are gone after high FAA scrutiny, BCA (Boeing Commercial Airplanes) should be on a much firmer path than in 2023”.- Nvidia (NVDA) shares fell as the company prepares for a new challenge in the artificial-intelligence chip sector from China's Huawei Technologies. Huawei is getting ready to test a new and powerful artificial intelligence processor that the company hopes can replace some products made by Nvidia, the Wall Street Journal reported. The progress by the Shenzhen-based networking and electronics leader shows the resilience of China’s semiconductor industry in the face of efforts by the Trump administration to stymie it, including by blocking access to some Western chip-making equipment, the newspaper said on Sunday.- On Holding (ONON) shares jumped after Citi raised the Swiss shoemaker to buy from neutral. They said it’s among the best-positioned brands to navigate the current uncertain environment and pass on higher costs to consumers if needed. Analyst Paul Lejuez calls On one of the fastest growing brands in the athletic/apparel and footwear industries, and highlights its geographically diverse sales base and and low sourcing exposure in China.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Spotify Down, Boeing Climbs, Plug Power Soars Monday, April 28, 2025

On this episode of Stock Movers: - US shares of Spotify Technology (SPOT) are down. This comes as they report first-quarter results tomorrow before the market opens in New York. Investors will be looking for more details about when and how the company will raise prices. It is reportedly planning an increase in Europe as soon as June. The Swedish streaming platform is looking for ways to fuel earnings growth, particularly in video. On Monday, the company said it paid $100 million to podcast publishers and creators in the first quarter. The company will also share an update on the video creator program that launched in January.- Boeing (BA) are up after Bernstein upgrades to outperform from market perform noting that the aircraft maker is now “making the progress it needed for the growth trajectory.” Analysts did note that while they can't assume all the risks are gone, after high FAA scrutiny, BCA (Boeing Commercial Airplanes) should be on a much firmer path than in 2023”. - Plug Power (PLUG) shares jumped the most in nearly a year after the hydrogen company announced a $525 million secured debt facility, said it doesn’t plan to raise more equity in 2025 and reported preliminary first-quarter results in line with analysts’ estimates. Plug expects to report revenue of $130 million to $134 million when it releases its full first-quarter results in early May, versus a consensus estimate of $131.6 million. The company also reported completing construction of a hydrogen production plant in Louisiana that will serve customers including Amazon.com Inc. and Walmart Inc.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Boeing Rises, Eli Lilly Slips, Peloton Jumps on Anticipated Growth Monday, April 28, 2025

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Boeing (BA) shares rise after Bernstein upgrades to outperform from market perform noting that the aircraft maker is now “making the progress it needed for the growth trajectory.” - Eli Lilly (LLY) shares dip after HSBC double downgraded the stock to reduce — a sell-equivalent rating — from buy, saying the drugmaker’s risk-reward “is not attractive.”- Peloton Interactive (PTON) shares jump after the Truist Securities upgraded the fitness company to buy from hold, saying the stock is finally nearing a point where the company’s improving fundamentals should support a recovery in shares.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Domino's Falls, Merck Rises, Airbus Higher After Assuming Spirit Assets Monday, April 28, 2025

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Domino's Pizza (DPZ) shares fall after the company reported revenue for the first quarter that missed the average analyst estimate. Revenue $1.11 billion, +2.5% y/y, estimate $1.12 billion. The company didn't provide an outlook for 2025. - Merck (MRK) shares rise after the company agreed to buy SpringWorks Therapeutics Inc. for $47 per share in cash, representing an equity value of about $3.9 billion and a 26% premium for SpringWorks. The acquisition is expected to boost Merck's health-care division.- Airbus (AIR FP) shares rise after the company agreed to take over some assets and sites from Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc., clearing the way for Spirit to be acquired by Boeing Co. The deal includes Airbus taking over facilities in Kinston, North Carolina; France; Belfast, Ireland; and Prestwick, Scotland, with Airbus receiving a $439 million payment from Spirit and providing $200 million in credit lines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Nvidia's Huawei Threat; Tesla Leads Mag 7; Deliveroo's DoorDash Bid Monday, April 28, 2025

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Nvidia (NVDA) is down in early trading after China’s Huawei Technologies is reportedly getting ready to test a new and powerful artificial intelligence processor that the company hopes can replace some products made by Nvidia - that's according to the Wall Street Journal. The progress by the Shenzhen-based networking and electronics leader shows the resilience of China’s semiconductor industry in the face of efforts by the Trump administration to stymie it.- Tesla (TSLA) is leading the Mag 7 premarket gains following its best week of 2025. Despite a less-than-great earnings last week, Tesla founder Elon Musk says he will put more focus on the company rather than government work, which has provided a boon for the stock.- Deliveroo (DROOF) shares jumped more than 18%, the most since 2021, after the British delivery firm disclosed an acquisition offer from DoorDash. On Friday, Deliveroo said in a filing that it had received a cash offer from DoorDash at £1.80 per Deliveroo share. That would value the company at about $3.6 billion, according to calculations by Bloomberg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Nvidia Faces Competition; Tesla's Upswing; Boeing's Upgrade Monday, April 28, 2025

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Nvidia (NVDA) is down in early trading after China’s Huawei Technologies is reportedly getting ready to test a new and powerful artificial intelligence processor that the company hopes can replace some products made by Nvidia - that's according to the Wall Street Journal. The progress by the Shenzhen-based networking and electronics leader shows the resilience of China’s semiconductor industry in the face of efforts by the Trump administration to stymie it.- Tesla (TSLA) is leading the Mag 7 premarket gains following its best week of 2025. Despite a less-than-great earnings last week, Tesla founder Elon Musk says he will put more focus on the company rather than government work, which has provided a boon for the stock.- Dominos (DPZ) is down in the premarket after sales missed estimates and it didn't provide an outlook for 2025. Still, Q1 revenue was higher than estimates, offering a mixed quarter print overall. Dominos larger international exposure helped lift its results in a tough environment for restaurant stocks.- Boeing (BA) shares are higher after it was upgraded by Bernstein, citing growth potential on the horizon. Bernstein upgraded the stock to outperform from market perform. Analysts led by Douglas Harned wrote “while we cannot assume all risks are gone, after high FAA scrutiny, BCA (Boeing Commercial Airplanes) should be on a much firmer path than in 2023”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Deals Galore: Mediobanca, DoorDash, ITV Monday, April 28, 2025

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Mediobanca launched a surprise €6.3 billion ($7.2 billion) offer for the wealth management arm of Italian insurer Assicurazioni Generali SpA, opening a potential defense strategy for the Milan-based bank amid Italy’s intensifying deal wave.- DoorDash has offered to buy UK-based Deliveroo Plc for $3.6 billion, marking a renewed attempt by the US company to expand into more overseas markets by buying smaller food delivery providers.- France’s Banijay Group is working on plans for a takeover offer for ITV or its studio arm, Financial Times reported, citing two people familiar with the situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Intel and Alaska Air Share Downbeat Outlook, Hasbro's Big Beat Friday, April 25, 2025

On this episode of Stock Movers: - Intel (INTC) Chief Executive Officer Lip-Bu Tan gave investors a stark diagnosis of the chipmaker’s problems on Thursday, along with the sense that it will take a while to fix them. Tan, delivering his first earnings report as CEO, said Intel’s bureaucratic corporate culture needs a shake-up, so he’s going to cut jobs, remove layers of management and force everyone back to the office. His prescriptions for other areas of malaise — such as Intel’s struggling foundry business, which makes chips for outside customers — were more vague.- Alaska Air (ALK) shares tumbled as much as 14% on Thursday, the most intraday since December 2023, after the carrier’s second-quarter forecast for adjusted earnings per share trailed the average analyst estimate. The company also said it would not update its full-year 2025 guidance and will provide an update later in the year.- Hasbro (HAS) shares rose as much as 15%, the most intraday since April 2023, after the toy company’s adjusted EPS and net revenue easily topped Street expectations, driven by meaningfully better-than-expected revenue from its Wizards/Gaming unit. In addition, Hasbro is accelerating elements of its cost-savings program, and now targets $175 million to $225 million in gross savings this year as it searches for additional profit offsets, it said on the conference call.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.