Stock Movers

On this episode of Stock Movers:
- Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) reported quarterly revenue and profit that beat projections, fueled by strong growth in its cloud computing unit, signaling that the internet giant’s unprecedented investments in AI infrastructure are beginning to pay off. Google’s parent company said first-quarter revenue, excluding partner payouts, was $94.7 billion, compared with the $91.6 billion expected on average by analysts, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The company reported earnings per share of $5.11, compared with Wall Street’s $2.62 per share estimate. Alphabet shares gained more than 7% in after-hours trading, after closing at $349.94.
- Ford Motor Co. (F) boosted its full-year profit outlook on demand for high-margin pickups and SUVs while warning that an unexpected rise in commodity costs will weigh on earnings.The automaker now expects to earn between $8.5 billion to $10.5 billion before interest and taxes this year, up $500 million from its previous forecast, the company said in a statement Wednesday. Ford also widely exceeded analyst expectations for first-quarter results, with adjusted earnings of 66 cents a share compared with 19 cents expected by Wall Street.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (CMG) eked out higher sales last quarter, suggesting the chain is starting to win back diners who previously balked at the rising price of its burritos.Sales at established locations rose 0.5% thanks to a higher volume of orders, aided by the popularity of its chicken al pastor and extra servings of protein. That surpassed the decline of almost 1% that analysts polled by Bloomberg had anticipated. The company maintained its guidance for flat full-year comparable sales.
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On this episode of Stock Movers:
-NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) shares jump after the company gave an upbeat revenue forecast, beating the average analyst estimate of $3.27 billion with a forecast of $3.35 billion to $3.55 billion.
-Wingstop (WING) shares sink. The company lowered its full-year guidance and reported worst-than-expected results, confirming concerns that traffic to the chicken chain had significantly dropped off.
-Starbucks (SBUX) shares rise. Starbucks Corp. is winning over American diners with cushier seats, more appetizing pastry displays and speedier service. The company reported better-than-expected quarterly results and said it now sees comparable sales rising at least 5% this year.
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Today's biggest winners and losers in the stock market.
On this episode of Stock Movers:
- Robinhood (HOOD) is down after the firm said expenses jumped 18% in the first quarter and warned that its “Trump account” push would require an additional $100 million investment.
- Avis Budget Group (CAR) is moving lower after it reported a worse-than-expected loss for the first quarter the morning after a major investor revealed it sold a portion of its stake, sending the shares tumbling yet again.
- Adidas AG (ADDYY) is moving higher after reporting upbeat first-quarter results supported by strong momentum in its apparel division and healthy demand for its football, running and training products.
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Today's biggest winners and losers in the stock market.
On this episode of Stock Movers:
- Visa (V) shares gain after the credit card company reported second-quarter adjusted earnings per share and net revenue that both topped average analyst estimates. Analysts note that payment volumes are showing signs of stability.
- Humana (Humana) shares drop after the health insurer reaffirmed its adjusted earnings per share forecast for the full year, even as its first-quarter profit came ahead of expectations.
- Seagate Technology (STX) shares are up after the computer hardware and storage company gave a fourth-quarter forecast that was much stronger than expected. It also reported third-quarter results that beat expectations.
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Today's biggest winners and losers in the stock market.
On this episode of Stock Movers:
- Kone agreed to acquire TK Elevator for €29.4 billion ($34.4 billion) including debt, in what will be one of Europe’s biggest-ever private equity exits.
- Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings reported another quarterly loss as billionaire Lawrence Stroll’s consortium put up a further £50 million ($68 million) in an attempt to ease the pressure on the embattled carmaker.
- UBS Group AG traders helped drive profit in the first quarter, keeping the Swiss wealth manager on track to increase payouts to investors this year.
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