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Communication Services Stocks: Meta, Alphabet, Netflix and XLC in Focus as Wall Street Heads Into the Final 2025 Sessions

Communication Services Stocks: Meta, Alphabet, Netflix and XLC in Focus as Wall Street Heads Into the Final 2025 Sessions

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law requiring warning labels on social media platforms with features like infinite scroll and autoplay, citing youth mental health concerns. Communication Services stocks ended Friday lower, with Netflix up 0.89%, Meta down 0.64%, and Alphabet off 0.18%. The S&P 500 sector remains among the year’s top performers.
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  • Haemonetics Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates Amid Strong Medical Devices Sector Performance
    May 22, 2026, 10:52 PM EDT. Haemonetics (NYSE:HAE) posted a robust Q1 with revenues of $346.4 million, up 4.8% year on year and exceeding analyst forecasts by 2.6%. The medical devices & supplies specialty sector outperformed expectations, with revenues beating consensus by 5.2% overall. Haemonetics shares rose 10.6% post-earnings to $58.27, reflecting investor confidence. Industry growth drivers include an aging population increasing demand for blood-related medical products and advances in digital health technology, while challenges remain from pricing pressures and regulatory demands. The sector saw steady stock performance, up 3.6% on average following earnings releases. STAAR Surgical also delivered strong results, highlighting sector momentum.

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