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As of 1 p.m. ET, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) rose 0.49% to 7,557.17, the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) gained 0.65% to 26,847.19 on tech strength, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:^DJI) slipped 0.01% to 50,641.15, lagging growth benchmarks but holding near record territory. Snowflake surged after blowout Q1 earnings and a $6 billion deal with Amazon, while Microsoft advanced on plans to deploy in-house coding AI models. In healthcare, Eli Lilly gained as CVS restored coverage for the obesity drug Zepbound, and France became the first EU country to cover weight loss drugs in certain cases. Snowflake is today’s headlining stock, rising 38% after reporting Q1 earnings after earnings yesterday. The cloud-based data platform provider grew sales by 33%, agreed to a $6 billion deal with Amazon, and now counts 813 of the Forbes Global 2000 as customers. The AI boom remains a major tailwind for the company. Elsewhere, it was a good day for many consumer-facing stocks. Dollar Tree, Best Buy, and Hormel are up 19%, 18%, and 13%, respectively, today after each stock reported earnings. I’d argue that these results are promising for the broader economy, especially after Walmart and Target's earnings last week showed that the U.S. consumer remains surprisingly resilient. The S&P 500’s biggest loser so far today is Synopsys, despite the semiconductor design company’s earnings beat and raised guidance. Investors shouldn’t panic over the company’s 9% decline today, especially considering the company has been a 9-bagger over the last decade. Before you buy stock in S&P 500 Index, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and S&P 500 Index wasn’t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $471,072!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $1,303,352!* Now, it’s worth noting Stock Advisor’s total average return is 983% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 210% for the S&P 500. Don't miss the latest top 10 list, available with Stock Advisor, and join an investing community built by individu...

Dow Jones futures fell slightly early Thursday overnight, along with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures. Oil prices rose somewhat. Marvell Technology rose slightly on earnings while Snowflake surged. The Fed's favorite inflation gauge, the core PCE price index, is due before the open.

Snowflake to purchase Amazon’s custom Arm-based Graviton chips and graphics processing units. Reports revenue of $1.39 billion in the first quarter, representing 33% year-over-year (YoY) growth. Acquires Natoma, an enterprise Model Context Protocol (MCP) platform for AI agents. Snowflake (SNOW) share price soared about 36% after-hours on Wednesday after the AI cloud firm’s Q1 earnings surged past expectations along with strong full-year guidance, while a deal with Amazon (AMZN) provided added support. The data and cloud firm announced a $6-billion multi-year infrastructure commitment to Amazon’s AWS, its largest to date, reflecting the accelerating enterprise demand for AI and data workloads running on AWS. See what 10M+ investors are talking about. Get the Stocktwits Daily Rip for what retail is watching right now, free to your inbox Snowflake was founded on AWS eleven years ago, and ever since has surpassed $7 billion in lifetime sales and exceeded $2 billion in calendar year sales in 2025, more than doubling transaction growth year-over-year. The company, in a separate release, announced the takeover of Natoma, which is an enterprise model context protocol (MCP) platform for AI agents. MCP was introduced by Anthropic and helps to securely connect AI models to data sources and tools. “Agents don’t just need access to data…they need the right context, permissions and policy guardrails to operate safely inside the enterprise,” said Sridhar Ramaswamy, CEO of Snowflake. Snowflake reported revenue of $1.39 billion in the first quarter, representing 33% YoY growth, surging past analyst expectations of $1.32 billion for the quarter ending April. Total revenues included product revenues of $1.33 billion in the first quarter, a 34% YoY jump. The firm’s earnings came in at $0.39 per share, significantly beating expectations of $0.32 per share as per data from Fiscal.ai. “AI continues to be a powerful tailwind for Snowflake, and Q1 marks a clear inflection point in that journey,’ added Ramaswamy. SNOW expects product revenue of $1.42 billion in Q2, representing 30% growth from the same quarter last year. The company also raised its full-year product revenue guidance to $5.8 billion, up from its previous guidance of $5.7 billion. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits was “extremely bullish” with “extremely high” message volumes. One user highlighted the upcoming Snowflake Su...

In a release issued under the headline “PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC) Raises FY2026 Guidance to $68M–$75M Revenue and $7M–$10M Adjusted EBITDA*” on Wednesday, May 27th by PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC), please note that all references to Fiscal 2026 should have read Fiscal 2027. The corrected release follows: PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC) Raises FY2027 Guidance to $68M–$75M Revenue and $7M–$10M Adjusted EBITDA* • $7M warrant exercise converted to cash; all junior debt repaid; largest cash position in company history • PodcastOne in Podtrac’s Top Ten publisher rankings ahead of DailyWire+, Barstool and CNN • Expects to start monetizing this quarter 250K+ hours of video content through AI/LLM data licensing partnerships with hyperscalers • Expanding retailer and carrier partnerships alongside Amazon, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Paramount Global, Pluto TV, Telly, LG, Samsung and Vizio LOS ANGELES, May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC), a leading podcast platform and publisher, today announced it has raised its fiscal year 2027 guidance to projected revenue of $68 million to $75 million and Adjusted EBITDA* of $7 million to $10 million, reflecting continued momentum across the Company’s advertising, platform expansion, AI monetization and strategic growth initiatives. “We believe PodcastOne is executing from a position of significant strength as we continue scaling our platform, monetization capabilities and strategic partnerships,” said Robert Ellin, Chairman of PodcastOne. “Raising our FY2027 guidance reflects growing confidence in our business model and long-term opportunities across advertising, AI licensing, B2B partnerships and M&A. With a strengthened balance sheet, expanding distribution ecosystem and growing premium content library, we believe PodcastOne is exceptionally well-positioned for sustained growth and long-term shareholder value creation.” About PodcastOnePodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC) is a leading podcast platform that provides creators and advertisers with a comprehensive 360-degree solution in sales, marketing, public relations, production, and distribution. PodcastOne has surpassed 3.9 billion total downloads with a community of 200 top podcasters, including Adam Carolla, Kaitlyn Bristowe, Jordan Harbinger, LadyGang, A&E's Cold Case Files, and Varnamtown. PodcastOne has built a distribution network reaching over 1 billion monthly impressio...

Walmart (NASDAQ: WMT) stock has dropped 11% over the past five trading days. This downturn comes right on the heels of the company's recent Q1 2027 earnings release, where, despite strong e-commerce growth and beating revenue forecasts, the stock faced immediate pressure. It is a pullback that should make investors take notice. When a reliable stock takes a short-term hit following an earnings report, the instinct is to fret over the immediate downside. Is that the right move? Not if you are focused on building a resilient portfolio. The real question to ask is simple: Does this stock actually help diversify your money? Let's look past the daily market noise and examine how Walmart behaves relative to major asset classes over the long haul. Photo by Alexas_Fotos on Pixabay True diversification means owning assets that do not move in perfect harmony with the rest of the market. On this front, Walmart offers a unique setup. Over the last five years, Walmart has maintained a modest 34.3% correlation with the S&P 500. It shares some general directional trends with the broader market, but it still offers distinct, idiosyncratic behavior useful for satellite allocations. A diversifying asset is only helpful if it actually offers decent returns. To judge this, investors look at upside capture. This metric tracks how much of the market's gains a stock pockets when the indexes are roaring. Walmart currently holds a low upside capture ratio of 8.5, which tells us it tends to lag behind during powerful bull markets. Because it does not chase the market aggressively upward, its true value rests on acting as a steady, non-correlated shock absorber when things get bumpy. Investors looking to see how it holds up during market corrections can explore Stress Testing WMT: Historical Drawdowns and Macro Risks. An uncorrelated stock is still a bad investment if the underlying company is falling apart. So, how is the actual business holding up? Here is a quick look at WMT's fundamental health. While we compare it against the S&P 500 median, it further helps to understand WMT's standing against direct peers. Walmart is built for steady stability rather than explosive growth, but investors are completely fine paying a premium for that peace of mind. Just look at the numbers. Its price-to-earnings ratio sits at a hefty 44.4 compared to the S&P 500 median of 23.5, proving folks will...

Snowflake stock soared amid Q1 earnings and revenue that topped estimates. The software maker hiked full-year sales guidance.

ShawSpring Partners reported a full exit from Shift4 Payments (NYSE:FOUR) in its May 14, 2026, SEC filing, selling 1,148,861 shares in a trade estimated at $63.41 million based on quarterly average pricing. According to the SEC filing dated May 14, 2026, ShawSpring Partners sold its entire stake of 1,148,861 shares in Shift4 Payments during the first quarter of 2026. The estimated transaction value was $63.41 million, based on the average unadjusted closing price for the quarter. The net position change, which includes both trading activity and price movement, was a decline of $72.34 million. Top holdings after the filing: As of Friday, Shift4 Payments shares were priced at $43.24, down 50% over the past year and significantly underperforming the S&P 500, which is instead up about 28%. Shift4 Payments offers integrated payment processing solutions, including omni-channel card acceptance, POS systems, eCommerce platforms, and business intelligence tools. The firm generates revenue primarily through transaction-based fees, software subscriptions, and value-added services for merchants and enterprise clients. It serves a diverse customer base across retail, hospitality, eCommerce, and entertainment venues in the United States. Shift4 Payments, Inc. is a leading provider of integrated payment and technology solutions, supporting businesses with secure transaction processing and advanced software tools. The company leverages its proprietary platforms to deliver seamless payment experiences and robust analytics capabilities. With a broad set of solutions serving retail, hospitality, eCommerce, and entertainment venues in the United States, Shift4 offers integrated payment processing, business intelligence, and comprehensive software tools. ShawSpring exited amid a brutal stretch for Shift4 stock, suggesting management's recent execution has not been enough to restore investor confidence. Management acknowledged the difficulty in its first-quarter letter to shareholders, saying the year began with “significant volatility” but touting that the business “performed resiliently” nonetheless. Gross revenue jumped 32% to $1.1 billion, while EBITDA climbed 63% to $183 million.Meanwhile, Shift4 continues to expand beyond its traditional restaurant and hospitality roots, pushing deeper into sports venues, entertainment, travel, and enterprise commerce. CEO Taylor Lauber out...

Vuzix Corporation (NASDAQ:VUZI) is one of the best augmented reality penny stocks to buy. On May 14, Vuzix Corporation (NASDAQ:VUZI) reported its Q1 2026 financial results in which it posted $1.4 million in revenue. This figure was a 12% year over year decline, and the company explained that the shortfall came on the back of weaker sales of its flagship M400 enterprise smart glasses. Grant Russell, Vuzix’s CFO, explained on the earnings call that the M400 decline is a product maturity issue rather than a demand signal. He added that Vuzix is actively transitioning away from branded product sales toward a higher-value OEM and waveguide-focused business model. For that reason, the company expects some near-term product revenue erosion. Vuzix’s engineering services revenue climbed 36% year over year to $350,000, which the CFO said signals that more partners are paying the company to build custom solutions for them. EPS came in at a loss of $0.09 per share, which matched analyst expectations and marked an improvement from a loss of $0.11 per share in Q1 2025. Management attributed the narrower loss to a 46% drop in general and administrative expenses, largely because $1.7 million in non-cash stock-based compensation from old equity plans did not repeat this quarter. Paul Travers, company CEO, took the opportunity to state that the company will begin shipping its new Ultralight Pro OEM smart glasses to Amazon in Q2 2026. The smart glasses will be used for AI and data center support use cases. Vuzix Corporation (NASDAQ:VUZI) is an augmented reality technology company. It designs and manufactures smart glasses, waveguides, and wearable display devices for enterprise, industrial, medical, and consumer markets. While we acknowledge the potential of PERF as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 10 Best Gene Therapy Stocks to Buy in 2026 and 8 Best Middle East and Africa Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. Disclosure: None. Follow Insider Monkey on Google News.

(Bloomberg) -- For much of the year, chip stocks have been powering the market higher. Now, Nvidia Corp.’s earnings have a chance to confirm that the rally has more room to run — or add another brick to investors’ wall of worry. Most Read from Bloomberg Spot the Difference: Putin Gets Trump Treatment From Xi in China Iran Threatens to Retaliate Beyond Middle East If US Attacks Hasbro Cancels Dungeons & Dragons Game From ‘Star Wars’ Veteran US Lawmakers Plan New $130 Fee for Electric Vehicle Owners US Treasuries Rebound on Optimism for US-Iran Deal Progress The leader in artificial intelligence semiconductors reports its results after the market close on Wednesday. Wall Street is expecting the latest in a series of strong prints from chipmakers as Big Tech continues to shower the companies with cash to build out AI infrastructure. So investors will be looking for indications about what the growth outlook is from here. “Nvidia’s results or guidance and the discussion on the call can give investors more confidence that this AI buildout will last not just a quarter, not just 2026, but into 2027 and 2028 and beyond,” said JoAnne Feeney, a portfolio manager at Advisors Capital Management, which owns Nvidia shares. “That will be reassuring.” A disappointment, however, could give credence to investors’ fears that the group has gotten overextended. The Philadelphia Stock Exchange Semiconductor Index has soared more than 60% this year, but it tumbled 6.4% over Friday and Monday as inflation concerns weighed on the stocks. Nvidia shares were up 1.8% on Wednesday afternoon, extending gains to 20% in 2026 and nearly 36% since hitting a recent low in late March, but they lost 6.4% in three sessions through Tuesday’s close. They’re still outperforming the technology-heavy Nasdaq 100 Index, which has gained nearly 16% this year. “Nvidia unfortunately created the expectation that it’s going to beat and raise every quarter, if they don’t, that’s going to be disappointing,” Feeney said. The stock has declined the day after Nvidia’s last three earnings reports even though the company posted solid results. The options market is pricing in a 5.5% move in either direction in the wake of this report. Despite its relatively underwhelming performance in 2026, Nvidia remains the biggest stock in the market, accounting for almost a fifth of the S&P 500 Index’s more than 8% advance this...

June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are trending up +0.69% this morning as sentiment improved after Treasury yields retreated from multiyear highs, with attention now turning to an earnings report from chip giant Nvidia. The price of WTI crude fell over -1% on Wednesday after Reuters reported that two Chinese supertankers transited the Strait of Hormuz early in the day and a third, South Korean-flagged vessel, was also exiting the waterway. U.S. President Donald Trump suggested on Tuesday that the war with Iran could end “very quickly,” while also cautioning that the U.S. could restart military strikes. “I hope we don’t have to do the war, but we may have to give them another big hit,” Trump told reporters. Meanwhile, Iran warned on Wednesday that it would expand the war beyond the Middle East if the U.S. attacks again. NVDA Earnings Bull Put Spread has a High Probability of Success This High-Yield REIT Just Hiked Its Dividend By 7.1%. Its Shares Look Compelling Here. Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Dumped 16 Stocks in Q1, But the Chevron Sale Was the Largest Stop Missing Market Moves: Get the FREE Barchart Brief – your midday dose of stock movers, trending sectors, and actionable trade ideas, delivered right to your inbox. Sign Up Now! Treasury yields fell across the curve on Wednesday, with the 10-year rate sliding three basis points to 4.64%. With traders still strongly leaning toward a Fed rate hike in December, markets remain highly sensitive to signs of escalation or de-escalation in the Middle East. In yesterday’s trading session, Wall Street’s major indexes closed lower. Most members of the Magnificent Seven stocks slid, with Alphabet (GOOGL) and Amazon.com (AMZN) falling over -2%. Also, travel stocks slumped on worries about higher fuel costs, with Carnival (CCL) sliding over -4% and United Airlines Holdings (UAL) slipping more than -3%. In addition, Akamai Technologies (AKAM) sank over -6% and was the top percentage loser on the S&P 500 after the company announced a $2.6 billion convertible notes offering. On the bullish side, some chip and AI infrastructure stocks advanced, with Marvell Technology (MRVL) climbing more than +4% to lead gainers in the Nasdaq 100 and Sandisk (SNDK) rising over +3%. Economic data released on Tuesday showed that U.S. pending home sales rose +1.4% m/m in April, stronger than expectations of +1.0% m/m. Economists,...

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Release Date: May 14, 2026 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Laird Superfood Inc (LSF) completed the acquisition of Novitas Organics and TerraSol Superfoods, expanding its product portfolio and distribution reach. The acquisitions were funded through a partnership with Nexus Capital Management, providing strategic expertise and capital. The company reported a 20% growth in Q1 2026 net sales compared to the previous year, driven by wholesale channel and Amazon platform. Laird Superfood Inc (LSF) is leveraging AI to enhance forecasting, planning, and execution across its business functions. The company is focusing on integrating acquisitions effectively to capture synergies and improve adjusted EBITDA through the year. Gross margin contracted by 8.6 percentage points in Q1 2026 due to unfavorable channel and product mix, inflationary commodity costs, and import tariffs. Operating expenses increased by 50% year-over-year, largely driven by one-time acquisition costs. Adjusted EBITDA showed a loss of $1.1 million in Q1 2026, reflecting gross margin pressures and higher marketing and selling investments. The company faces integration costs and complexity in the near term due to recent acquisitions. Laird Superfood Inc (LSF) anticipates mid-single-digit EBITDA margins in the back half of the year, indicating ongoing challenges in achieving higher profitability. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 3 Warning Signs with LSF. Is LSF fairly valued? Test your thesis with our free DCF calculator. Q: Can you expand on the vertical integration capabilities of TerraSol and how it opens new channels in foodservice and ingredients? A: Jason Veith, CEO: TerraSol's acquisition is significant as it brings us full circle to having our own manufacturing scale. TerraSol operates efficiently, producing for other brands to achieve scale and cost benefits. The facility is not fully utilized, offering opportunities to add shifts and lines. TerraSol's distribution capabilities include Amazon, online marketplaces, food service, and retail, enhancing our omnichannel manufacturing and distribution. TerraSol's larger food service component adds over 3,000 distribution points, complementing our existing brands and expanding our footprint. Q: What is the overall pacing of acquisitions, and...