Articles by James Calloway
S&P Global Shares Drop 7% on Disappointing 2026 Profit Outlook
S&P Global stock fell sharply after its 2026 adjusted EPS forecast of $19.40-$19.65 missed the $19.94 consensus, with investors eyeing billed issuance data and the timing of its Mobility spin-off.
Costco Shares Retreat Amid Soft Retail Data, Eyes on Upcoming Earnings
Costco stock declined nearly 2% Tuesday, slipping below $980 as weak U.S. retail sales data weighed on sentiment. Investors now await the company's February sales update and March 5 earnings report.
Spotify Shares Surge 16% on Strong Profit Forecast and Record Subscriber Growth
Spotify stock jumped nearly 16% after reporting record user growth and a first-quarter profit outlook that exceeded analyst expectations. Premium subscribers reached 290 million while monthly active users hit 751 million.
IREN Shares Retreat Following AI-Driven Rally Amid Strategic Pivot
IREN shares declined 1.6% to $45.42, cooling after a 10.3% surge the prior day. The company reported a Q4 net loss of $155.4 million while securing $3.6 billion in GPU financing for its Microsoft AI partnership.
Salesforce Shares Gain Amid Reported Workforce Reduction Ahead of Earnings
Salesforce stock advanced about 1% Tuesday following reports of limited job cuts, with investors focusing on upcoming quarterly results for updates on AI strategy and cost management.
Upstart Shares Surge Ahead of Q4 Earnings Release
Upstart Holdings stock climbed over 5% in Tuesday trading as investors positioned for quarterly results after the close. The AI lending platform's report will shed light on loan demand and credit trends.
Hims & Hers Shares Extend Decline Amid Novo Nordisk Patent Lawsuit Over Compounded Weight-Loss Drugs
Hims & Hers Health stock fell another 5.6% as Novo Nordisk filed a patent lawsuit seeking to block compounded versions of Wegovy, tightening regulatory pressure on the online health provider's GLP-1 offerings.
Inspire Medical Shares Surge Ahead of Q4 Earnings Report
Inspire Medical Systems stock climbed over 6% on Tuesday as investors positioned ahead of the company's fourth-quarter results and 2026 guidance update.
Walmart Shares Dip 1% Despite Analyst Target Hikes Ahead of Q4 Earnings
Walmart stock retreated 1% to $127.75 Tuesday, pulling back from recent highs as Wells Fargo and Oppenheimer raised price targets to $140. Investors await Feb. 19 earnings for guidance amid softening consumer data.
Robinhood Shares Gain Ahead of Q4 Report as Options Signal Volatility
Robinhood shares advanced Tuesday as investors awaited quarterly results. Wolfe Research upgraded the stock to Outperform with a $125 target, while options pricing implied a potential 9% post-earnings swing.
Hasbro Shares Surge on Strong Q4 Results and $1 Billion Buyback Announcement
Hasbro stock climbed 7% after topping holiday-quarter estimates and launching a $1 billion share repurchase program, though its 2026 revenue outlook fell short of Wall Street expectations.