Whirlpool Shares Tumble 20% on Profit Warning, Dividend Suspension, and Iran Conflict Impact
Earnings James Calloway

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.

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GM Recalls 40,440 Brake Fluid Bottles Over Sediment Contamination
Regulation James Calloway

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.

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Oil Dips Below $100 as US-Iran Talks Progress, Gas Prices Remain Elevated
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Oil Dips Below $100 as US-Iran Talks Progress, Gas Prices Remain Elevated

Brent crude dropped below $100 a barrel Thursday as the US and Iran moved toward a temporary halt in hostilities, though US gasoline prices remained near multi-year highs at $4.558 per gallon.

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McDonald's Q1 Earnings Beat: Value Strategy Under Scrutiny as U.S. Traffic Wavers
Earnings James Calloway

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.

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Celsius Hits Record Revenue on Alani Nu, Rockstar Strength
Earnings James Calloway

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%.

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Mizuho Boosts Micron, Western Digital Targets on AI Memory Demand
Technology Sarah Chen

Mizuho Boosts Micron, Western Digital Targets on AI Memory Demand

Mizuho Securities boosted price targets for Micron and Western Digital, citing AI-driven memory demand. Micron shares rose 4.2% premarket.

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Datadog Shares Surge on Q1 Earnings Beat and AI-Driven Revenue Outlook
Earnings James Calloway

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.

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Fortinet Rallies 12% as AI-Driven Security Demand Powers Q1 Beat and Raised 2026 Forecast
Technology Sarah Chen

Fortinet Rallies 12% as AI-Driven Security Demand Powers Q1 Beat and Raised 2026 Forecast

Fortinet shares jumped 12% premarket after Q1 earnings and revenue beat estimates, with billings rising 31%. The company raised its 2026 outlook, citing strong AI-driven security demand.

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AppLovin's AI-Driven Q1 Surge and Bullish Outlook Rekindle Investor Interest
Earnings James Calloway

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.

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DoorDash's $100M Fuel Aid Highlights Gig Economy Cost Pressures
Earnings James Calloway

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.

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Brent Crude Tumbles Below $100 as Hopes for US-Iran Agreement Rise
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Brent Crude Tumbles Below $100 as Hopes for US-Iran Agreement Rise

Brent crude dropped below $100 on Thursday as traders anticipated a US-Iran deal could reopen the Strait of Hormuz. WTI fell 1.9% to $93.15, and US distillate exports hit a record 1.9 million bpd.

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S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Flat Near All-Time Highs as Oil Slide Tests AI Rally
Markets Daniel Marsh

S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Flat Near All-Time Highs as Oil Slide Tests AI Rally

U.S. stock futures were nearly unchanged Thursday, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq contracts near record levels after a two-day AI-driven rally, while oil prices slid further on U.S.-Iran deal hopes.

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