Newmont earnings today: Gold miner beats Q1 profit, adds $6 billion buyback but warns on Q2 costs
Newmont reported adjusted first-quarter earnings of $2.90 per share on $7.31 billion in sales, beating estimates
SAP Q1 Earnings Beat Forecasts as Cloud Revenue Climbs 27% in Constant Currencies, Outlook Holds
SAP reported a 17% rise in first-quarter operating profit to 2.74 billion euros and a 19% jump in cloud revenue to 5.96 billion euros, beating forecasts. The company kept its 2026 targets
Applied Digital stock rises after $7.5 billion AI data center lease with U.S. hyperscaler. (SEC)
Applied Digital signed a 15-year, $7.5 billion lease with an unnamed U.S. hyperscaler for 300 megawatts at its Delta Forge 1 data center in Louisiana, sending shares up 12% to $36.35. The deal lifts total contracted lease revenue above $23 billion and adds a third hyperscale tenant. Initial operations at Delta Forge 1 are expected in mid-2027. The company also plans up to $600 million in new financing for expansion.
Expedia Stock Sinks After Former Snap CFO Derek Andersen Takes Finance Job Before Earnings
Expedia Group named former Snap CFO Derek Andersen as its next chief financial officer, effective May 11. Shares fell 5.4% after the announcement. Outgoing CFO Scott Schenkel will remain through the May 7 earnings call and depart May 16. Andersen’s pay package includes a $1 million salary, $2.5 million signing bonus, and $17 million in restricted stock units.
SolarEdge Stock Jumps as Bigger Battery Bet Puts Its Turnaround to the Test
SolarEdge Technologies shares rose over 11% to $47.36 Thursday, pushing its market value to about $2.8 billion and outpacing other solar stocks. The company reported 2025 revenue of $1.18 billion, up 31%, but posted a net loss of $405.4 million. SolarEdge launched a 197 kWh battery system for commercial use in Europe and Asia. Wall Street analysts maintain a consensus “Reduce” rating, with an average target price of $29.90.
Tempus AI Stock Falls After USC Deal, Putting Its Cancer Data Push To The Test
Tempus AI said Thursday it will deploy its molecular testing and AI tools across USC’s health system, covering more than 1.5 million annual patient visits. The agreement includes USC Norris Cancer Center and other affiliated hospitals. Tempus shares fell 7.3% to $51.44 on Nasdaq. The company reports Q1 results May 5.
Skillz Stock Surges After Jury Orders Papaya Gaming to Pay $420 Million in False Advertising Case
A Manhattan jury found Papaya Gaming liable for false advertising and awarded Skillz $420 million in damages. The jury said Skillz could recover another $652 million in disgorgement, with Judge Denise Cote set to rule in June. Skillz shares jumped 187% to $10.55 after the verdict. The damages award is about four times Skillz’s 2025 revenue.
Lucid Group stock tumbles as Uber stake fails to ease funding worries
Lucid Group shares fell 9.6% to $6.25 Thursday after Uber disclosed an 11.52% stake, totaling 37.75 million shares, in a regulatory filing. The drop followed Lucid’s $1.05 billion capital raise last week, including $500 million from Uber and $550 million from Saudi Arabia’s PIF affiliate. Lucid produced 5,500 vehicles and delivered 3,093 in Q1, missing estimates after a supplier issue halted Gravity SUV deliveries.
Palantir Wins $300 Million USDA Deal Ahead of Key May Earnings
Palantir signed a $300 million software agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, expanding its government business ahead of its May 4 earnings report. Shares fell 7.2% Thursday despite the deal. The USDA said Palantir’s platform enabled rapid rollout of February’s $11 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance Program. The contract is a Blanket Purchase Agreement, allowing repeated orders over time rather than a single payment.
United Rentals Stock Surges 23% After Q1 Earnings Beat — Why Investors Rushed Back In
United Rentals shares surged 22.9% to $986.77 after the company raised its 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA outlook. First-quarter revenue hit a record $3.985 billion, with rental revenue up 8.7% and adjusted EPS at $9.71. Used equipment sales fell 7.2%, and specialty rental gross margin declined. Management cited strong demand in large projects but flagged delivery costs and revenue mix as ongoing concerns.
Joby Aviation Stock Falls as LA Air Taxi Vertiport Plan Meets Certification Reality
Joby Aviation and Reuben Brothers will convert the Park Elm Residences helipad in Century City, Los Angeles, into a vertiport for Joby’s electric air taxis. Residents could book short flights across the city, pending regulatory approvals. Joby shares fell 7.1% Thursday. The company will report first-quarter results on May 5.
Netflix Stock Gets $25 Billion Buyback Boost After Warner Bros Deal Collapse
Netflix approved an additional $25 billion in share buybacks, on top of $6.8 billion remaining from a previous program, after collecting a $2.8 billion termination fee from a failed Warner Bros Discovery deal. Shares traded near $93 in New York. First-quarter revenue rose 16% to $12.25 billion, with free cash flow up to $5.1 billion. The new buyback authorization has no expiration date.
Nokia Stock Hits a 16-Year High as AI Cloud Orders Change the Story
Nokia shares surged to a 16-year high in Helsinki after first-quarter operating profit jumped 54% to €281 million, beating forecasts. AI and cloud customer sales rose 49%, with €1 billion in new orders. The company raised its 2026 growth outlook for Network Infrastructure but kept its full-year profit target steady. Nokia’s board approved a €0.04 per share dividend, payable May 7.
Figma Inc Sets May 14 Earnings Date as AI Competition, Board Changes Raise Stakes
Figma will report first-quarter results on May 14 after U.S. markets close, amid rising competition from AI-driven rivals like Anthropic and Adobe. Director Mamoon Hamid will not seek re-election, and Anthropic’s Mike Krieger resigned from the board April 14. Figma projected 2026 revenue above analyst estimates in February, but warned in filings that AI tools could pressure growth and margins. CEO Dylan Field controls 72.3% of voting power.
Meta Layoffs 2026: Company to Cut 8,000 Jobs in May as AI Spending Mounts
Meta will cut about 8,000 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, starting May 20 and close 6,000 open roles. The company told investors 2026 capital spending could reach up to $135 billion as it expands AI infrastructure. Further layoffs may follow later in the year. Meta shares fell 2.3% after the announcement.
Salesforce Expands Google Cloud AI Partnership as CRM Stock Slides in Software Selloff
Salesforce and Google Cloud expanded their AI partnership, adding integrations across Slack, Google Workspace, and Gemini Enterprise, with some features rolling out into late 2026. Salesforce shares fell about 9% Thursday amid renewed investor concerns over AI’s impact on software firms. Agentforce Sales entered open beta in Gemini Enterprise, while Gemini Enterprise in Slack remains in private preview. Over 1,400 customers are already using Gemini inside Agentforce.
QuantumScape Stock Whipsaws After Q1 Update as Solid-State Battery Developer Targets AI Data Centers
QuantumScape shares swung sharply Thursday after the company launched its Eagle Line pilot production and began initial QSE-5 cell output. The stock opened at $9.65, peaked at $10.03, then fell to $7.17 by midmorning. QuantumScape reported a first-quarter net loss of $100.8 million and $904.7 million in liquidity. Another top-10 automaker joined its joint development efforts.
ServiceNow stock tumbles despite Q1 beat and higher 2026 outlook
ServiceNow shares dropped 18.7% to $83.77 after reporting first-quarter results that beat estimates and raising its 2026 subscription revenue forecast. Investors focused on delayed Middle East government deals, which cut subscription growth by 0.75 percentage point, and concerns over AI’s impact on software demand.
IBM Stock Tumbles After Earnings Beat as Software Slowdown Reignites AI Fears
IBM shares fell 9.6% to $227.72 after first-quarter results showed slowing software and consulting growth, despite beating earnings estimates. The selloff spread to ServiceNow, Microsoft, and Adobe, while chip stocks rose. IBM reported $15.92 billion in revenue, up 9%, and raised its quarterly dividend to $1.69. Investors reacted to concerns over AI’s impact on older software businesses.
Arm, Caterpillar Stocks Jump as AI Trade Spreads Beyond Nvidia
Arm Holdings jumped 5.4% and Caterpillar gained 4.2% Thursday as investors shifted focus to companies linked to data-center growth. Arm led gains among stocks highlighted by Zacks, with Apple flat and Nvidia and Meta down. Caterpillar cited rising demand for power systems from data-center clients. Arm’s new AGI CPU, developed with Meta, targets “agentic AI” and could generate $15 billion in annual revenue within five years.
US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Stall Near Records as Oil Above $100 Clouds Wall Street
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped from record highs by late morning Thursday, with the Dow down 99.59 points, or 0.20%. Brent crude traded above $103 a barrel as Strait of Hormuz disruptions persisted. IBM, Tesla, and Lockheed Martin fell after earnings, while Texas Instruments surged 18.4%. Weekly U.S. jobless claims rose to 214,000; business activity expanded but inflation pressures remained.
IREN Stock Jumps as AI Cloud Bet Meets $6 Billion Dilution Test
IREN shares jumped 7.3% to $51.94 in New York Thursday amid debate over its shift from bitcoin mining to AI cloud services. The company plans to deploy 150,000 Nvidia GPUs by late 2026 and reported $2.8 billion in cash as of January. AI cloud revenue remains small compared to bitcoin mining, with $17.3 million last quarter. IREN can sell up to $6 billion in stock under a new SEC filing.
Hims Adds Lilly’s Zepbound and Foundayo as GLP-1 Price Fight Moves Online
Hims & Hers Health said Thursday its providers can now send prescriptions for Eli Lilly’s Zepbound and Foundayo to LillyDirect, expanding branded obesity drug options on its platform. The move follows a similar deal with Novo Nordisk in March. Hims listed Foundayo from $149 a month and Zepbound from $299. The company previously stopped advertising compounded GLP-1s amid tighter U.S. regulations.
Warren Buffett Successor Greg Abel Tightens Grip on Berkshire Hathaway Portfolio, Pushes New Money Into Japan
Greg Abel now controls about 94% of Berkshire Hathaway’s $300 billion stock portfolio after Todd Combs’ departure, consolidating authority more than Warren Buffett had planned. Abel has kept major U.S. holdings largely intact but increased investments in Japanese firms, including a new $1.8 billion stake in Tokio Marine. Recent portfolio trims, such as Apple and Amazon, reflect Buffett’s last quarter in charge.
Texas Instruments (TXN) Stock Jumps After Earnings Beat as Q2 Forecast Tops Wall Street
Texas Instruments forecast second-quarter revenue of $5.0–$5.4 billion and earnings of $1.77–$2.05 a share, topping Wall Street estimates. First-quarter revenue rose 19% to $4.83 billion, with industrial sales up over 30% and data-center revenue up 90% from a year earlier. Shares jumped about 16% early Thursday. The company received $555 million from the U.S. CHIPS Act.
GameStop Stock Today: GME Slips as $420 Trade-In Buzz Fades and Valuation Debate Returns
GameStop shares fell 1.6% to $25.24 Thursday morning, reversing part of Wednesday’s rally after a limited trade-in promotion ended. The company’s offer gave Pro members up to $420.69 for console trade-ins through April 22, but values returned to normal by Thursday. GameStop reported a 14% drop in fourth-quarter revenue in March and is shifting focus to trading cards and collectibles.
IBM Earnings Beat Isn’t Enough as AI Fears Slam Software Stocks
IBM shares dropped 9.5% Thursday despite first-quarter earnings beating estimates, as investors worried AI tools could threaten its software and consulting business. ServiceNow fell 17.5% and the iShares Expanded Tech-Software ETF lost 5.6%. IBM reported $15.9 billion in revenue, up 9%, but growth slowed from the prior quarter and guidance was unchanged.
Lululemon Stock Sinks as Heidi O’Neill CEO Hire From Nike Fails to Calm Investors
Lululemon Athletica named former Nike executive Heidi O’Neill as its next CEO, sending shares down about 12% Thursday morning. O’Neill starts Sept. 8 amid a proxy fight and weak U.S. sales; the stock had already dropped 38% in the past year. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 1% to $3.6 billion, with Americas revenue down 4%. Wall Street analysts voiced skepticism over the appointment and company outlook.
Palantir Stock Falls 5% Despite $300 Million USDA Deal as Software Stocks Slide (Reuters)
Palantir shares fell 5.4% to $144.41 Thursday morning despite winning a $300 million USDA contract to modernize farm services. The drop followed a broader software selloff after IBM and ServiceNow results fueled concerns over AI disruption. Investors are watching Palantir’s May 4 earnings for signs that new government deals can sustain growth.
Micron Technology Stock Slips From Record High as SK Hynix, China Curbs Raise the Stakes
Micron Technology shares dropped 2.2% to around $476.98 Thursday morning after a record close. SK Hynix reported record profit and said AI memory demand already exceeds supply. Micron is lobbying Congress to tighten chip export controls on Chinese rivals as lawmakers consider the MATCH Act. The company plans to invest over $25 billion this fiscal year to expand capacity.
IBM Stock Sinks After Earnings Beat as AI Fears, Flat Outlook Rattle Investors
IBM shares dropped 9.9% to $226.84 Thursday after the company beat first-quarter revenue and profit estimates but kept its 2026 outlook unchanged. Software growth slowed, and investors showed concern over AI’s impact on future software and consulting demand. The broader software sector has lagged in 2026, while semiconductor stocks have surged. IBM raised its quarterly dividend to $1.69 per share.
Google Stock Gets Fresh AI Catalyst as Alphabet Unveils Agents, Chips Before Earnings
Alphabet Class A shares traded near $340 Thursday morning, valuing the company at about $4.1 trillion after Google unveiled new enterprise AI software and custom chips at its Cloud Next event. The announcements come days before Alphabet reports first-quarter earnings on April 29, with investors watching for signs that heavy AI and cloud spending will drive revenue growth.
Oracle stock slips despite Google Cloud AI push as Wall Street refocuses on spending risks
Oracle shares fell as much as 3.8% in premarket trading Thursday, touching $180.40 after closing at $187.50 Wednesday. The drop followed Oracle’s expanded Google Cloud AI database rollout and came amid a broader software stock selloff. Morgan Stanley cut its price target to $207, citing uncertainty over GPU-as-a-service, financing, and margins.
FirstEnergy Ohio Rate Plan Could Add $4-$5 a Month to Bills as May 22 Filing Nears
FirstEnergy’s Ohio utilities will file a three-year rate plan with state regulators by May 22, seeking to fund $800 million annually in grid upgrades and $83 million for tree trimming. The plan would raise monthly bills for typical 1,000-kWh households by $4.26 to $5.30 if approved. The filing follows recent rate cases by AES Ohio and AEP Ohio under the new House Bill 15 regime.
American Airlines Q1 Earnings Beat, but $4 Billion Fuel Shock Forces 2026 Outlook Cut
American Airlines cut its 2026 profit outlook Thursday, citing a $4 billion jump in jet fuel costs linked to prices near $4 a gallon. The carrier now expects full-year adjusted earnings between a 40-cent-per-share loss and a $1.10 profit, down from its previous $1.70 to $2.70 forecast. First-quarter revenue hit a record $13.91 billion, with a narrower-than-expected loss of 40 cents a share. Shares fell 28 cents premarket.
Lockheed Martin Q1 Earnings Miss Sends Stock Lower as F-16, C-130 Delays Bite
Lockheed Martin reported first-quarter earnings of $6.44 per share on $18.02 billion in sales, missing analyst estimates as F-16 and C-130 delays cut into margins. Net income fell to $1.49 billion from $1.71 billion a year earlier. Shares dropped 2.8% premarket to $555.43. The company kept its 2026 outlook unchanged despite pressure in its Aeronautics unit and rising missile and space sales.