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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.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Snap Shares Slide 7% After Perplexity AI Deal Collapse, Ad Revenue Warning
Snap shares dropped 7% after hours as the $400M Perplexity AI deal collapsed and Middle East tensions weighed on Q1 ad sales, though total revenue rose 12% and losses narrowed.
Nvidia's $500M Corning Warrant Deal Ties Fiber to AI Boom
Nvidia bought $500M in Corning warrants as part of a multiyear optical deal. Corning will triple U.S. plants, boost fiber capacity 10x, and add 3,000 jobs.
IonQ Lifts 2026 Revenue Forecast as Quantum Sales Surge, but Profit Questions Linger
IonQ raised its 2026 revenue forecast after a strong Q1, but shares fell 6% after hours as investors weigh persistent losses and the path to quantum profitability.