Articles by James Calloway
Applied Optoelectronics Soars on Strong Forecast and Strategic Moves
Applied Optoelectronics shares skyrocketed over 56% following a robust quarterly report and an optimistic revenue forecast for the current quarter, coupled with announcements of a capital raise and facility expansion.
Flutter Shares Plunge on Dimmed 2026 Outlook, U.S. Engagement Concerns
Flutter Entertainment's U.S.-listed stock tumbled nearly 14% following a cautious 2026 outlook, with management pointing to weaker U.S. engagement and increased spending requirements.
UnitedHealth Implements Pay Freeze, Dividend Amid Cost Pressures
UnitedHealth Group has limited employee pay increases to a range of 0% to 2% and initiated layoffs, a move aligning with broader cost-control efforts. The company's board also approved a quarterly cash dividend of $2.21 per share.
Costco Shares Surge on Bank of America Buy Rating Ahead of Earnings
Costco Wholesale shares gained over 2% to close above $1,010 following a Buy initiation from Bank of America. Focus turns to the retailer's upcoming quarterly report on March 5.
Dell Soars 22% on AI Server Forecast, Eyes Monday Test
Dell shares closed up 21.9% Friday after the company significantly raised its AI-optimized server growth target and increased shareholder payouts. The stock's post-earnings rally will be tested in Monday's trading session.
Broadcom's Q1 Report Looms as AI Demand, Margins in Focus
Broadcom shares slipped 0.7% to $319.55 Friday, nearly 23% below their 52-week high, ahead of its March 4 earnings report. Analysts will focus on AI chip demand and margin trends.
NGX Group Surges on Strong Earnings, Dividend and Bonus Plan
NGX Group shares surged nearly 10% following robust 2025 results and a shareholder return plan. The broader Nigerian equity market continues its strong year-to-date advance.
Indonesia's IDX Enforces Free-Float Rule, Inflation Data Looms
The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) starts phasing in a new 15% minimum free-float requirement next week, which may compel over 200 listed companies to increase their public share offerings. Market focus also shifts to upcoming trade and inflation figures.
Synopsys Shares Slide on Outlook, China Concerns; Morgan Stanley Downgrades
Synopsys shares declined sharply following its quarterly report, driven by concerns over China exposure and a slowdown in its core EDA business. Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock.
CrowdStrike Shares Dip Ahead of Q4 Report Amid Product Launch, Analyst Target Cut
CrowdStrike shares declined 2.39% to $371.98, ending a two-day rally. Jefferies reduced its price target to $500, while the company introduced its FalconID phishing-resistant MFA product ahead of quarterly results.
Duolingo Shares Plunge on Strategic Shift, Analyst Downgrades Mount
Duolingo shares tumbled 14% to $101 on Friday following a disappointing 2026 outlook and strategic pivot toward user growth, prompting several analyst downgrades ahead of Monday's trading session.