Nasdaq Slides as Hot CPI Data Dents Rate Cut Hopes
Markets Daniel Marsh

Nasdaq Slides as Hot CPI Data Dents Rate Cut Hopes

U.S. stocks fell Tuesday after April CPI rose 0.6%, exceeding forecasts. The Nasdaq dropped 0.6% as energy costs surged and Treasury yields climbed, dampening hopes for Fed rate cuts.

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Infleqtion Shares Jump on Quantum Sector Momentum, Earnings in Focus
Earnings James Calloway

Infleqtion Shares Jump on Quantum Sector Momentum, Earnings in Focus

Infleqtion shares rose 5.6% on Tuesday, tracking gains in quantum stocks after peers released Q1 data. The company's own earnings report on May 14 will be key.

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Hecla Mining's Silver Surge Driven by Debt-Free Balance Sheet, Not Just Metal Prices
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Hecla Mining's Silver Surge Driven by Debt-Free Balance Sheet, Not Just Metal Prices

Hecla Mining shares surged 11% on strong Q1 free cash flow and zero debt, but a net loss from write-downs tempers the silver rally story.

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McDonald's Shares Dip as Consumer Strain Challenges Value Strategy
Earnings James Calloway

McDonald's Shares Dip as Consumer Strain Challenges Value Strategy

McDonald's shares slipped 0.4% to $274.60 after JPMorgan cut its price target to $305, even as Q1 profit and revenue beat estimates. April sales turned negative as high gas prices and tighter budgets weighed on lower-income customers.

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Lululemon's Slump Tests Investor Faith in Turnaround Plan
Markets Daniel Marsh

Lululemon's Slump Tests Investor Faith in Turnaround Plan

Lululemon shares fell to a 52-week low as weak North America sales, margin pressure, and CEO transition uncertainty test investor patience.

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Gold Slips Below $4,700 as Dollar Strengthens and Inflation Data Surprises
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Gold Slips Below $4,700 as Dollar Strengthens and Inflation Data Surprises

Gold retreated from a three-week high, dropping 0.8% to $4,696.07, as a firming dollar and higher US inflation weighed on bullion demand.

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Limerick City Council Approves 76-Unit Residential Development on Derelict Site
Economy Daniel Marsh

Limerick City Council Approves 76-Unit Residential Development on Derelict Site

Limerick City and County Council has approved Thanos Securities' plan for 76 apartments on Catherine Street, clearing a long-derelict pub and nightclub site for housing. The project includes demolitions, refurbishment of protected structures, and a new six-storey building.

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MARA Holdings Rises Despite Loss as AI Power Strategy Takes Shape
Crypto Sarah Chen

MARA Holdings Rises Despite Loss as AI Power Strategy Takes Shape

MARA Holdings shares rose 3.6% premarket Tuesday despite a $1.3B loss and revenue miss, as investors focus on debt reduction, Bitcoin sales, and an AI infrastructure pivot.

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First Majestic Silver Q1: Record Cash Flow vs Rising Costs
Commodities Rebecca Torres

First Majestic Silver Q1: Record Cash Flow vs Rising Costs

First Majestic Silver's Q1 results show record cash flow and revenue surging 95%, yet silver output declined and costs rose, leading to a share pullback as silver prices eased.

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Sea Limited Revenue Surges Past Estimates, But Cost Pressures Persist
Earnings James Calloway

Sea Limited Revenue Surges Past Estimates, But Cost Pressures Persist

Sea Limited reported Q1 revenue of $7.1B, beating estimates by $600M, but EPS missed by $0.10. Shopee's record GMV and Garena's strong quarter were offset by rising costs.

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Shopify Tumbles on Q2 Margin Outlook Despite Strong Q1 Beat
Earnings James Calloway

Shopify Tumbles on Q2 Margin Outlook Despite Strong Q1 Beat

Shopify shares slid 7% Monday after Q2 guidance missed expectations on margins, despite a Q1 revenue and GMV beat. The market is reassessing the AI commerce bull case.

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GoPro Turns Sale Candidate After Q1 Losses and Takeover Interest
Earnings James Calloway

GoPro Turns Sale Candidate After Q1 Losses and Takeover Interest

GoPro's board launches a strategic review after unsolicited takeover interest tied to its defense and aerospace push. Q1 earnings show revenue down 26%, gross margin at 4.3%, and a going-concern warning.

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