Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: NYSE:A ) reported a revenue of $1.57 billion for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, down 8.4% reported and 7.4% core compared to the second quarter of 2023. GAAP net income was $308 million, with earnings per share (EPS) of $1.05, up 3% from the second quarter of 2023. Non-GAAP(2) net income was $356 million, with EPS of...
On Wednesday, volatility surged back into the market, with the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) spiking 9% after hitting nearly three-year lows last week. The yield on the 30-year Treasury note, a crucial benchmark for mortgage rates nationwide, soared to 4.74%, rising more than 15 basis points over two sessions and nearing its highest close since May 2. As yields...
Abercrombie & Fitch ( NYSE:ANF ) shares rose 23.27% to an all-time high on Wednesday as the clothing retailer's first-quarter results exceeded estimates and raised its guidance. The company reported quarterly net income of $113.9 million, nearly seven times greater than a year ago, with earnings per share (EPS) of $2.14, up from $0.32 in 2023. Revenue jumped 22%...
AST SpaceMobile ( NASDAQ:ASTS ) shares have surged more than 50% on Wednesday, reaching their highest level since November 2022. The satellite communication company announced a new direct-to-cellular tie-up with Verizon Communications, which allows it to target 100% coverage of the continental United States from space on premium 850 MHz cellular spectrum. Verizon...
PayPal USD ( SEED_DONKEYDAN_MARKET_CAP:PYUSD ) has gone live on the Solana blockchain, marking a significant expansion beyond the Ethereum ecosystem. This collaboration between PayPal and Solana ( CRYPTOCAP:SOL ) offers millions of users guaranteed access to the token with guaranteed speed. The integration allows PayPal to leverage Solana ( CRYPTOCAP:SOL ) and the...
Economic indicators are crucial for policymakers, advisors, investors, and businesses to make informed decisions regarding business strategies and financial markets. In the week ending May 23, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) fell 0.52%, while the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP) was down 1.75%. This article examines three indicators from last week —...
Chewy stock ( NYSE:CHWY ) surged 25.37% on the first quarter 2024 financial result, following a strong Q1 2024 earnings report that beat Wall Street estimates and an increase in Autoship sales. The company reported adjusted earnings of 31 cents a share on revenue of $2.88 billion for the quarter ended April 28, beating analysts' expectations of 20 cents a share on...
ConocoPhillips has agreed to buy Marathon Oil ( NYSE:MRO ) in an all-stock transaction worth $17 billion, bolstering its shale assets as the broader oil and gas industry undergoes a wave of consolidation. The deal will add 2 billion barrels of resources to ConocoPhillips' inventory in the U.S., extending the company's reach across shale fields in Texas, New...
Dogwifhat ( CRYPTOCAP:WIF ) has recorded 12% gains for the second day in a row, with daily trading volume crossing $1.5 billion in the latest rally. The number of CRYPTOCAP:WIF holders increased by 6.7% in the past 30 days. If the price closes above the $4 mark, it could confirm a bullish breakout, potentially driving CRYPTOCAP:WIF to new highs above $5 by the...
CAVA Group, Inc., ( NYSE:CAVA ) a Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant brand, has reported its first quarter 2024 financial results. The company's revenue growth of 30.3%, including the same restaurant sales growth of 2.3%, was driven by its highly portable Mediterranean concept and powerful unit economic engine. The company opened 14 new restaurants during the...
HEICO Corporation ( NYSE:HEI ) reported a record increase in net income of 17% to $123.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2024, up from $105.1 million in the same period in 2023. The company also saw a 20% increase in net income to $237.8 million in the first six months of fiscal 2024, up from $198.1 million in the same period in 2023. Net sales increased...
Advance Micro Devices ( NASDAQ:AMD ), a leading player in the server CPU market, claims a 33% share. The company is preparing to launch its next-gen "Turin" processors and unveils a GPU roadmap following the MI300 product line. NASDAQ:AMD 's CFO, Jean Hu, highlighted the company's growth in servers, CPUs, and GPUs, highlighting partnerships with Microsoft and...
Bitcoin mining giant Riot Platforms ( NASDAQ:RIOT ) plans to acquire Bitfarms Ltd. for $950 million, signaling a significant consolidation trend in the sector after the Bitcoin halving event. Riot aims to take over Bitfarms after acquiring a 9.25% stake, offering $950 million in cash and stock, marking a pivotal moment in the industry's evolution. The proposed...
Insmed ( NASDAQ:INSM ), a biotech company, has successfully developed a lung disease drug, brensocatib, which has been shown to significantly reduce the frequency of respiratory symptoms such as chronic cough in a late-stage study. The drug, which is expected to be launched in mid-2025, is expected to be approved by the FDA in the fourth quarter of this year. The...
GameStop shares ( NYSE:GME ) surged 20% on Tuesday after the video game retailer successfully sold 45 million shares worth roughly $933.4 million, capitalizing on a recent meme rally in its share price. The sale helped the company capitalize on a recent social media-fueled meme rally that saw the stock soar around 135% over a two-day period earlier this month....
Nvidia ( NASDAQ:NVDA ) has surged above the 1,000 level for the first time in a year, with its market cap racing past $2.5 trillion. The chip giant's earnings and sales growth have led it to pass or challenge Apple ( NASDAQ:AAPL ) and Microsoft ( NASDAQ:MSFT ) as the world's most valuable company. Nvidia ( NASDAQ:NVDA ) stock surged 15.1% last week to a record...
Notcoin ( GETTEX:NOT ) has experienced a significant price surge, with open interest reaching over $100 million and short liquidations exceeding $4.4 million. This surge coincides with the increasing popularity of Notcoin ( GETTEX:NOT ), a play-to-earn Web3 game hosted on Telegram, which allows users to convert their in-game currency to GETTEX:NOT tokens. The...
Mt. Gox, the defunct Bitcoin exchange, has transferred over 107,000 CRYPTOCAP:BTC worth around $7 billion to an unknown address in thirteen transactions, possibly as part of a plan to repay creditors by October 31, 2024. The market reacted bearishly to these movements, with Bitcoin ( CRYPTOCAP:BTC ) dropping by 1.7% to as low as $67,680 after reaching a high of...