Costco's Strong Sales Signal Resilient US Consumer Spending
Earnings James Calloway

Costco's Strong Sales Signal Resilient US Consumer Spending

Costco's Q3 net sales rose 11.6% to $69.15B, beating expectations, as US shoppers prioritize value. Digital sales surged 21.5% and memberships grew 4.1%.

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Okta Stock Climbs on Q1 Beat, AI Identity Push Offsets Sector Jitters
Earnings James Calloway

Okta Stock Climbs on Q1 Beat, AI Identity Push Offsets Sector Jitters

Okta shares jumped 5.8% after Q1 revenue of $765M and EPS of $0.91 beat estimates, fueled by AI agent identity management demand.

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Microsoft Shares Jump on Report of In-House AI Models Ahead of Build Event
Technology Sarah Chen

Microsoft Shares Jump on Report of In-House AI Models Ahead of Build Event

Microsoft shares rose 3.4% on Thursday after a report said the company will unveil new in-house AI models, including a coding model for GitHub Copilot, at its Build event next week.

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ServiceNow Shares Surge on Renewed AI Optimism in Enterprise Software
Technology Sarah Chen

ServiceNow Shares Surge on Renewed AI Optimism in Enterprise Software

ServiceNow shares jumped 7% as AI-focused enterprise software stocks rallied, fueled by Snowflake's $6 billion AWS deal. Q1 subscription revenue rose 22%, but questions linger about AI's long-term impact.

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Synopsys Stock Dips Despite Raised Guidance as IP Segment Weakens
Technology Sarah Chen

Synopsys Stock Dips Despite Raised Guidance as IP Segment Weakens

Synopsys shares dropped 9.4% despite raising its annual outlook, as weaker Design IP revenue and deal-related costs offset AI optimism.

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S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rise as Dow Slips on Inflation Data and Ceasefire Hopes
Markets Daniel Marsh

S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rise as Dow Slips on Inflation Data and Ceasefire Hopes

The Dow slipped 0.08% Thursday, lagging the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, which rose on U.S.-Iran ceasefire hopes. Core PCE inflation hit 3.3%, and GDP growth was revised down to 1.6%.

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Wall Street Mixed as Tech, Healthcare Lift S&P 500 and Nasdaq to Fresh Records
Markets Daniel Marsh

Wall Street Mixed as Tech, Healthcare Lift S&P 500 and Nasdaq to Fresh Records

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq extended their record runs, driven by tech and healthcare stocks, as reports of a potential U.S.-Iran ceasefire lifted sentiment. The Dow edged lower, and inflation data remained elevated.

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Joby Aviation Shares Surge 6.5% Amid Air-Taxi Sector Momentum
Markets Daniel Marsh

Joby Aviation Shares Surge 6.5% Amid Air-Taxi Sector Momentum

Joby Aviation shares climbed 6.5% to $12.23 on Thursday, outperforming the broader market, with no new company announcements. The stock's rise reflects continued investor focus on the air-taxi sector's potential.

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Aurora Innovation Surges on Commercial Deals and Analyst Upgrade
Technology Sarah Chen

Aurora Innovation Surges on Commercial Deals and Analyst Upgrade

Aurora Innovation shares rose 5.8% to $7.21 after Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $14 and the company announced new commercial freight deals with Volvo, DSV, and McLane.

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BigBear.ai Surges 10% on Margin Gains, but CFO Stock Sale and Revenue Dip Raise Caution
Technology Sarah Chen

BigBear.ai Surges 10% on Margin Gains, but CFO Stock Sale and Revenue Dip Raise Caution

BigBear.ai shares surged 10% on improved margins and backlog, but a CFO stock sale and slight revenue drop highlight ongoing challenges.

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ServiceTitan Stock Rises Ahead of Q1 Earnings; Analysts Eye Growth
Earnings James Calloway

ServiceTitan Stock Rises Ahead of Q1 Earnings; Analysts Eye Growth

ServiceTitan shares rose 6% ahead of fiscal Q1 earnings, with analysts highlighting expected revenue growth and usage revenue trends.

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Robinhood Unveils AI Agent Trading and Credit Card Features, Shares Surge
Technology Sarah Chen

Robinhood Unveils AI Agent Trading and Credit Card Features, Shares Surge

Robinhood shares jumped 9.6% to $83.55 after introducing AI-agent-driven trading and credit card features, enabling users to let AI execute trades and payments.

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