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Why Himax Technologies Stock Is Surging: Q2 Guidance, Dividend and AI Glasses Bets

Why Himax Technologies Stock Is Surging: Q2 Guidance, Dividend and AI Glasses Bets

Himax Technologies shares surged over 30% in U.S. trading Thursday after the company forecast a second-quarter rebound and declared a cash dividend. First-quarter revenue reached $199 million, down 2% from the prior quarter but at the top end of guidance. Himax expects Q2 revenue to rise 10–13%, with gross margin near 32%. Automotive chip sales and WiseEye AI for smart glasses drove investor focus.

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  • Hims & Hers Health Misses Q1 Sales Estimates, Shares Drop 11.5%
    May 13, 2026, 9:46 AM EDT. Telehealth company Hims & Hers Health (NYSE:HIMS) reported Q1 CY2026 revenue of $608.1 million, a 3.8% year-on-year increase but below analysts' $616.8 million estimate, sending shares down 11.5%. GAAP loss per share was $0.40, worse than the expected $0.03. Adjusted EBITDA missed forecasts with a 7.3% margin. Despite the miss, the company raised full-year revenue guidance to $2.9 billion and projects Q2 revenue at $690 million, beating estimates by 6%. Customer count rose to 2.58 million, supporting long-term demand amid operating margin contraction to -12.9%. The company, known for telehealth services targeting stigmatized conditions, has maintained strong five-year CAGR sales growth of 69.2%, signaling sustained market resonance despite near-term challenges.

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Coherent Corp Stock: BofA’s $400 Call Puts AI Optics Back in Play

Coherent Corp Stock: BofA’s $400 Call Puts AI Optics Back in Play

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SoftBank Group Profit Surges on OpenAI Stake as $64 Billion Bet Faces Cash Test

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India Stock Market Today: Nifty, Sensex Rebound as Oil Relief Meets Rupee Risk

India Stock Market Today: Nifty, Sensex Rebound as Oil Relief Meets Rupee Risk

13 May 2026
Nifty 50 rose 0.67% to 23,535.05 and Sensex gained 0.48% near 74,913 by early afternoon Wednesday, rebounding after a four-day, 4% slide. Gains followed softer crude prices, a steadier rupee, and India’s move to raise gold and silver import duties to 15%. Precious metals surged while jewellers fell. Banks, IT, and auto stocks remained weak.
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