Articles by James Calloway
Lumentum's AI Sales Surge 90% but Stock Falls on Revenue Miss
Lumentum's fiscal Q3 revenue surged 90% year over year to $808.4M, driven by AI demand, but the stock dropped 5% on a slight revenue miss and supply bottlenecks.
Whirlpool Shares Tumble 20% on Profit Warning, Dividend Suspension, and Iran Conflict Impact
Whirlpool shares fell 20% after cutting its 2026 profit outlook, suspending dividends, and blaming the Iran war for a sharp drop in U.S. appliance demand.
GM Recalls 40,440 Brake Fluid Bottles Over Sediment Contamination
General Motors is recalling 40,440 bottles of ACDelco brake fluid due to sediment that could impair braking, a potential safety hazard.
McDonald's Q1 Earnings Beat: Value Strategy Under Scrutiny as U.S. Traffic Wavers
McDonald's beat Q1 earnings estimates with revenue up 9% to $6.517B, but U.S. same-store sales missed targets and traffic was uneven, testing value meal strategy.
Celsius Hits Record Revenue on Alani Nu, Rockstar Strength
Celsius posted record Q1 revenue of $782.6M, up 138%, beating analyst estimates. Shares jumped 10% premarket as Alani Nu and Rockstar drove growth, though gross margin slipped to 48.3%.
Datadog Shares Surge on Q1 Earnings Beat and AI-Driven Revenue Outlook
Datadog shares surged 24.4% in premarket trading after Q1 revenue rose 32% to $1.006B and adjusted EPS of $0.60 beat estimates. The company raised its 2026 revenue outlook to $4.34B, citing AI-driven demand.
AppLovin's AI-Driven Q1 Surge and Bullish Outlook Rekindle Investor Interest
AppLovin posted Q1 revenue of $1.84 billion (up 59%) and a Q2 outlook above estimates, fueled by its AI ad platform. Shares fell 1.9% premarket after initial gains.
DoorDash's $100M Fuel Aid Highlights Gig Economy Cost Pressures
DoorDash is spending $100M on driver gas relief in H1 2026, with Q1 orders up 27% but revenue missing estimates. Shares rose 11% on higher Q2 guidance.
Snap Shares Slide 7% After Perplexity AI Deal Collapse, Ad Revenue Warning
Snap shares dropped 7% after hours as the $400M Perplexity AI deal collapsed and Middle East tensions weighed on Q1 ad sales, though total revenue rose 12% and losses narrowed.
IonQ Lifts 2026 Revenue Forecast as Quantum Sales Surge, but Profit Questions Linger
IonQ raised its 2026 revenue forecast after a strong Q1, but shares fell 6% after hours as investors weigh persistent losses and the path to quantum profitability.
Publix Executive Chairman Todd Jones Steps Down, Retains Board Role
Publix executive chairman Todd Jones retires from the post after 46 years, remaining as board chairman. Q1 sales rose 2% to $16.1B, but net earnings dropped 21.5%.
Primerica Beats Q1 Forecasts, Investment Sales Surge Offsets Life Insurance Dip
Primerica topped Q1 earnings estimates with $5.96 per share, driven by record investment product sales, though new life insurance policies declined 14%.