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  • Leslie's Q4 Earnings Disappoints Amid Specialty Retail Sector's Mixed Results
    April 9, 2026, 11:38 AM EDT. Leslie's (NASDAQ:LESL) reported a 16% year-on-year revenue drop to $147.1 million in Q4, missing analyst expectations by 6.9%. The company's EBITDA also fell short, marking it the weakest performer among specialty retail peers. Despite this, Leslie's raised its full-year guidance, citing progress in store and cost optimization, with positive early Q2 sales momentum. In contrast, National Vision (NASDAQ:EYE) outperformed with 15.1% revenue growth and a 1.5% beat on estimates, becoming the sector leader. Overall, the four specialty retailers tracked saw a 1.9% revenue miss on average but are up 3.3% post-earnings as companies balance e-commerce competition and foot traffic challenges. Leslie's shares rose 15.8% after reporting, trading at $1.39, reflecting cautious investor optimism amid transformation efforts.

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Salesforce’s $50 Billion Buyback Triggers Moody’s Downgrade, S&P Warning

Salesforce Stock Hits Fresh 52-Week Low Despite AI Growth and $50 Billion Buyback

9 April 2026
NEW YORK, April 9, 2026, 11:03 EDT Salesforce shares sank to a fresh 52-week low on Thursday, extending a months-long slide even after the company posted solid quarterly results and pointed to fast growth in its AI products. By 10:46 a.m. ET, the stock was down 3.7% at $169.76 after falling as low as $167.17, undercutting the prior 52-week low of $174.57 on Salesforce’s investor site. (Salesforce Investor Relations) The move matters beyond one stock. Investors have been punishing software groups on fears that fast-improving AI tools could weaken older subscription businesses, and the S&P 500 software and services index
ServiceNow Stock Hits Fresh 52-Week Low as Analysts Cut Targets Ahead of Earnings

ServiceNow Stock Hits Fresh 52-Week Low as Analysts Cut Targets Ahead of Earnings

9 April 2026
ServiceNow shares dropped 5.1% to $92.45 by 10:20 a.m. EDT Thursday, hitting a new 52-week low after analysts at Stifel, BTIG, and Goldman Sachs cut price targets citing weak federal spending and limited 2026 growth. The company announced it will integrate AI, data, security, and governance into all products ahead of first-quarter results due April 22.
SoFi Technologies Stock Slips as Wall Street Cuts Targets Ahead of Q1 Earnings

SoFi Technologies Stock Slips as Wall Street Cuts Targets Ahead of Q1 Earnings

9 April 2026
SoFi Technologies shares fell 1.9% to $16.18 Thursday after KBW and Wells Fargo cut price targets ahead of first-quarter results due April 29. The moves follow Muddy Waters’ short position and claims of accounting issues, which SoFi denies. Affirm and LendingClub also traded lower. Barclays and other banks have trimmed targets as concerns mount over credit quality and sector valuations.
Tesla revives cheaper EV bet with compact SUV plan in China after sales strain

Tesla revives cheaper EV bet with compact SUV plan in China after sales strain

9 April 2026
Tesla is developing a smaller, cheaper electric SUV to be built first in Shanghai, sources said. The new model would cost less than the Model 3 and be smaller than the Model Y. Tesla produced 408,386 vehicles but delivered only 358,023 in Q1, as U.S. demand weakened and competition increased. Shares fell 0.8% Thursday.
Grab Holdings Bets on AI as Group Ride Tool Targets 40% Lower Fares

Grab Holdings Bets on AI as Group Ride Tool Targets 40% Lower Fares

9 April 2026
Grab Holdings launched 13 new AI-powered products in Jakarta, including a “Group Ride” feature that can cut fares by up to 40% for shared routes. CEO Anthony Tan said the tools aim to offset rising fuel costs and support demand as households tighten spending. The company’s 2026 revenue and profit forecasts remain below analyst expectations. Grab’s $600 million deal to buy Foodpanda Taiwan is pending regulatory approval.
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