Lululemon Appoints Nike Veteran Heidi O'Neill as CEO Amid Strategic Pressure
Markets Daniel Marsh

Lululemon Appoints Nike Veteran Heidi O'Neill as CEO Amid Strategic Pressure

Lululemon Athletica has selected Heidi O'Neill, a former Nike executive with over 25 years of experience, as its new chief executive. The appointment comes amid a proxy battle with founder Chip Wilson and activist investor Elliott Investment Management, alongside a 4% decline in Americas revenue last quarter.

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Texas Instruments Surges on Upbeat Outlook, Signaling Analog Chip Recovery
Earnings James Calloway

Texas Instruments Surges on Upbeat Outlook, Signaling Analog Chip Recovery

Texas Instruments shares rallied after the chipmaker issued a second-quarter forecast that exceeded analyst expectations, driven by a rebound in orders from industrial and data-center clients.

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ServiceNow Shares Plunge on Deal Delays, CEO Defends AI Strategy
Earnings James Calloway

ServiceNow Shares Plunge on Deal Delays, CEO Defends AI Strategy

ServiceNow shares tumbled 14% in extended trading after reporting that geopolitical tensions postponed several large contracts, overshadowing an increased annual revenue outlook and strong quarterly results.

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Tesla's Cash Flow Triumph Outshines Revenue Shortfall in Q1
Earnings James Calloway

Tesla's Cash Flow Triumph Outshines Revenue Shortfall in Q1

Tesla's first-quarter free cash flow of $1.44 billion impressed investors, overshadowing a revenue miss and sending shares higher after hours. The company is amassing cash to fund its ambitious AI and autonomous driving initiatives.

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WBD Shareholders Vote on $110B Paramount Merger Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
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WBD Shareholders Vote on $110B Paramount Merger Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

Warner Bros. Discovery investors are voting on a $110 billion takeover by Paramount Skydance, with shares trading 12% below the offer price. Regulatory reviews and industry opposition create significant hurdles for the deal.

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TSMC Delays High-NA EUV Adoption, Unveils A13 and N2U Roadmap
Technology Sarah Chen

TSMC Delays High-NA EUV Adoption, Unveils A13 and N2U Roadmap

TSMC introduced its A13 chip technology and a new 2-nanometer variant called N2U, while confirming it will postpone adoption of ASML's advanced High-NA EUV lithography systems until at least 2029.

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ASML Confirms Capacity to Meet 2026 AI Chip Demand, Cites China and Tech Adoption Risks
Technology Sarah Chen

ASML Confirms Capacity to Meet 2026 AI Chip Demand, Cites China and Tech Adoption Risks

ASML's CEO assured investors the company will not constrain the global chip industry's ability to meet AI-driven demand in 2026, following significant capacity investments. The company raised its 2026 sales outlook to €36-40 billion, though it flagged persistent risks from geopolitics and the adoption of its newest, costlier machines.

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Imperial Brands Presses Buyback Amid Market Share Concerns
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Imperial Brands Presses Buyback Amid Market Share Concerns

Imperial Brands purchased 190,000 shares on April 21 as part of its £1.45 billion buyback program, while its stock declined 2.29% to £27.34 following recent market share warnings. The company maintained its full-year outlook but anticipates most profit growth will occur in the second half.

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Alphabet Price Targets Raised Ahead of Q1 Earnings on AI, Cloud Momentum
Earnings James Calloway

Alphabet Price Targets Raised Ahead of Q1 Earnings on AI, Cloud Momentum

Analysts lift Alphabet price targets citing accelerating Google Cloud growth and stronger AI integration, with shares rising ahead of next week's earnings report.

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AMD Surges on Stifel Target Hike to $320, Eyes May Earnings
Technology Sarah Chen

AMD Surges on Stifel Target Hike to $320, Eyes May Earnings

AMD shares climbed 6% to $302.24 after Stifel increased its price target to $320, maintaining a Buy rating. The chipmaker's stock now trades less than 6% below that target.

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GE Aerospace Stock Drops on Steady Guidance Despite Strong Q1 Results

GE Aerospace stock declined 4% on Wednesday despite reporting better-than-expected Q1 earnings and a massive $210 billion backlog, as management kept its full-year forecast unchanged amid airline industry headwinds.

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Microsoft's AI Spending Under Scrutiny Ahead of Q3 Earnings
Earnings James Calloway

Microsoft's AI Spending Under Scrutiny Ahead of Q3 Earnings

Microsoft shares advanced 1.7% to $431.31 as Wall Street anticipates the company's upcoming earnings report, with particular attention on Azure performance and AI infrastructure investments. Bank of America reiterated its buy rating and $500 price target.

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