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PPL Corp has performed well, up 29% in a year, driven by data center demand and stable utility cash flows amid macro uncertainty. PPL's Q1 earnings beat estimates due to cold weather, but long-term growth is tempered by slow growth in Kentucky and Pennsylvania. PPL plans $20 billion in cap-ex through 2028, targeting 9.8% rate base growth, but faces equity dilution and higher interest expenses.

CLO equity is popular but often overvalued; fixed income instruments from ECC and SPMC offer more attractive risk-adjusted returns. ECCW Baby Bond offers a 6.75% annual dividend, trading at $23 with an 8.92% yield to maturity, poised to outperform the common stock. SPMA preferred stock provides an 8% annual dividend, trading at $24.49 with an 8.9% yield to maturity, and is relatively safe due to the low leverage of the company.

Oracle's strength lies in its legacy database business, benefiting from high switching costs and multi-cloud integration despite competitive pressures from hyperscalers and cloud-native competitors. Recent earnings showed a 6% revenue growth to $14.13 billion, with core EPS missing estimates slightly. But operating margins improved to 30.8%. Oracle's push toward AI and cloud services justifies its higher valuation, with EBITDA expected to grow 16.2% annually and significant free cash flow growth anticipated from FY25 to FY27.

Biopharmaceutical giants Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:VRTX) and Neurocrine Biosciences Inc (NASDAQ:NBIX) are fresh out of the earnings confessional, with very different results.

Palantir (PLTR -12.95%) stock is getting hit with big sell-offs in Tuesday's trading after the company's first-quarter earnings release yesterday. The company's share price was down 13.7% as of 10:30 a.m.

The new Icon of vacations will introduce new jaw-dropping entertainment, like "Back to the Future: The Musical," and more unique ways to dine and make memories MIAMI , May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean is setting both the stage and the table with a closer look at its all-encompassing lineup of show-stopping entertainment and unmatched dining experiences to shine on Star of the Seas . Debuting in August 2025 from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida , the next combination of the best of every vacation is set to bring to life experiences for all ages from top-notch entertainment, including an …

US stocks dropped as the Nasdaq 100 and Palantir tumbled, with traders eyeing Fed policy signals and unresolved global trade negotiations.

ASML has a significant MOAT due to its irreplaceable technology, making it a key player in the AI industry. With Trump planning to onshore chip manufacturing, ASML has significant tariff bargaining power not priced into the stock. At a seriously depressed valuation, ASML is facing a significant growth opportunity.

Palantir Technologies (PLTR -12.95%) stock had plunged 14% as of 10 a.m. ET on Tuesday, May 6, as investors reacted to its first-quarter financial results.

CRH plc (NYSE:CRH ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 6, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Conference Call Participants Operator Good day, and welcome to the CRH First Quarter 2025 Results Presentation. My name is Christa, and I will be your operator today.

Axsome reports better-than-expected first quarter 2025 results. Net product revenues surge year over year on strong Auvelity sales.

XPEL, Inc. (XPEL) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.31 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.25 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.24 per share a year ago.

A surge in trading of so-called “zero days to expiry” — or “0DTE” — options has taken financial markets by storm over the past few years. Their rise has contributed to a boom in options trading that has drawn in both sophisticated investors and amateur speculators.

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Warren Buffett will step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, with Greg Abel taking over, ensuring continuity in the company's strategic direction. Berkshire Hathaway's strong cash position and diversified portfolio make it a safe haven in turbulent markets, driving its stock up 19% this year. The company's investments in renewable energy and opportunistic acquisitions during economic downturns provide robust growth catalysts and long-term stability.

Shoals Technologies Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SHLS ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 6, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Matt Tractenberg - VP, Finance & IR Brandon Moss - CEO Dominic Bardos - CFO Conference Call Participants Michael Fairbanks - JPMorgan Brian Lee - Goldman Sachs Colin Rusch - Oppenheimer Philip Shen - ROTH Capital Partners Maheep Mandloi - Mizuho Mo Chen - Truist Securities Praneeth Satish - Wells Fargo Derek Soderberg - Cantor Fitzgerald Kashy Harrison - Piper Sandler Operator Good morning, and welcome to the Shoals Technologies Group First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call. Today's call is being …

Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?

When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?