Dell Surges on AI Server Demand, Texas Move Vote Looms
Technology Sarah Chen

Dell Surges on AI Server Demand, Texas Move Vote Looms

Dell shares surged 10% as AI server demand drives rally. Company seeks shareholder approval to move legal home to Texas at June 25 annual meeting.

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D-Wave Stock Surges on London Conference Plans Ahead of Earnings
Technology Sarah Chen

D-Wave Stock Surges on London Conference Plans Ahead of Earnings

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) shares jumped over 9% after setting June 18 for Qubits Europe 2026 in London, ahead of its May 12 earnings release. Analysts forecast a loss of 8 cents per share on $4.19M revenue.

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CDW Shares Tumble 19% as Hardware Shift Squeezes Margins Despite Sales Beat
Earnings James Calloway

CDW Shares Tumble 19% as Hardware Shift Squeezes Margins Despite Sales Beat

CDW shares plunged 19% after Q1 gross margin fell to 21% from 21.6%, even as revenue topped expectations at $5.68 billion. The shift toward lower-margin hardware sales weighed on earnings.

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Joby Aviation Soars 18% on Q1 Revenue Beat, 2026 Air Taxi Plans
Earnings James Calloway

Joby Aviation Soars 18% on Q1 Revenue Beat, 2026 Air Taxi Plans

Joby Aviation shares jumped 18% after Q1 revenue exceeded expectations and the company reiterated its target for initial passenger flights in 2026, with $2.5 billion in cash to fund certification and factory projects.

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Novavax Surges on Pfizer Deal, Beats Q1 Revenue Forecasts
Earnings James Calloway

Novavax Surges on Pfizer Deal, Beats Q1 Revenue Forecasts

Novavax topped Q1 revenue estimates at $139.5M, driven by a $30M Pfizer payment, offsetting weak COVID vaccine sales. Shares rose 15.6%.

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One Stop Systems Surges on Q1 Revenue Beat; Memory Supply Risks Emerge
Earnings James Calloway

One Stop Systems Surges on Q1 Revenue Beat; Memory Supply Risks Emerge

One Stop Systems reported a 55% revenue jump to $8.1 million, beating estimates, but flagged memory supply risks and customer concentration.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield $2.67B Settlement Payouts Begin in May 2026
Regulation James Calloway

Blue Cross Blue Shield $2.67B Settlement Payouts Begin in May 2026

Blue Cross Blue Shield settlement payments start in May 2026 for eligible claimants in a $2.67 billion antitrust case. Payouts vary based on claims and premiums, with an estimated average of $333.

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Primoris Services Plunges 49% After Q1 Earnings Miss and Renewable Project Woes
Earnings James Calloway

Primoris Services Plunges 49% After Q1 Earnings Miss and Renewable Project Woes

Primoris Services shares plummeted 49% after missing Q1 earnings and cutting its 2026 outlook, driven by cost overruns in renewable-energy projects.

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UnitedHealth Eases Prior Authorization Rules; UNH Shares Gain
Markets Daniel Marsh

UnitedHealth Eases Prior Authorization Rules; UNH Shares Gain

UnitedHealth Group shares climbed 1% after the company announced it will eliminate prior authorization for 30% of services by 2026, including outpatient surgeries and diagnostic tests.

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SoFi Shares Steady at $16 Despite Record Q1, Guidance Hold Raises Concerns
Earnings James Calloway

SoFi Shares Steady at $16 Despite Record Q1, Guidance Hold Raises Concerns

SoFi shares hover near $16 after record Q1 revenue of $1.1B, but unchanged 2026 guidance and credit worries keep investors cautious.

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Alibaba Shares Surge on AI Optimism Ahead of May 13 Earnings Report
Earnings James Calloway

Alibaba Shares Surge on AI Optimism Ahead of May 13 Earnings Report

Alibaba's U.S.-listed shares rose 6.6% to $141.04 on renewed AI interest. The rally precedes the company's March-quarter and fiscal-year earnings report due May 13.

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Dow Climbs 500 Points on Oil Drop and AI Surge, Blue-Chips Rebound
Markets Daniel Marsh

Dow Climbs 500 Points on Oil Drop and AI Surge, Blue-Chips Rebound

The Dow Jones surged 500 points Wednesday, buoyed by sliding oil prices and a rally in AI stocks led by AMD, pushing blue-chips higher.

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