Microsoft said it's charging more for the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X consoles and some compatible controllers, citing "market conditions." The prices for new games will also be higher during the holiday season due to increasing development costs.

Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META, ETR:FB2A, SWX:FB) is “humming along” according to Wedbush analysts, who raised their price target on the stock to $750 from $610 following a better-than-expected first quarter and an upbeat revenue outlook for Q2. Shares of Meta traded up 4.7% at $575 in the early afternoon on Thursday.

PHILADELPHIA , May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Doral Renewables LLC ("Doral") has successfully closed a $100 million corporate Letter of Credit facility. The Letters of Credit are expected to primarily be used for new interconnection and power purchase agreement obligations incurred during development of the Company's projects.

AEIS' Q1 results show strong demand in Semiconductor and Data Center markets, despite challenges in the Industrial, Medical and Telecom sectors.

MCD's first-quarter 2025 results hurt by decline in comparable guest counts.

ASP Isotopes Inc.'s secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange is expected to enhance liquidity, diversify the shareholder base, and position the company for growth. ASPI's proprietary technology and strategic partnerships, including with TerraPower, validate its capabilities in advanced materials and nuclear power, promising substantial future growth. Despite no revenue guidance for 2025, ASPI's strong cash position and commercialization efforts in isotopes like Carbon-14 and Silicon-28 support a buy rating.

PASCAGOULA, Miss., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII's (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding hosted a “signing day” for the 2025 graduates of its Shipbuilder Academy at the shipyard Wednesday. This year, 43 students were offered full-time positions at Ingalls, marking the beginning of their careers with HII.

McDonald's second-quarter same-store sales fell to their lowest levels in five years. Diners are cutting back on visits to the chain, including at breakfast time.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:WH ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 1, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Geoff Ballotti - President, Chief Executive Officer Michele Allen - Chief Financial Officer, Head of Strategy Matt Capuzzi - Senior Vice President of Investor Relations Conference Call Participants Lizzie Dove - Goldman Sachs Michael Bellisario - Baird Brandt Montour - Barclays David Katz - Jefferies Stephen Grambling - Morton Stanley Dany Asad - Bank of America Steven Pizzella - Deutsche Bank Patrick Scholes - Truist Ian Zaffino - Oppenheimer Alex Brignall - Redburn Atlantic Dan Wasiolek - Morningstar Operator Welcome …

Shares of Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. fell 2% due to disappointing results and guidance, amidst recent management changes and strategic uncertainties. APD's weak quarter included earnings of $2.69, below consensus, and revenue of $2.9 billion, prompting a cut in full-year guidance. New management aims to streamline APD, focusing on the core industrial gas business, reducing CapEx, and improving capital efficiency with potential buybacks.

CNBC's Steve Kovach reports on Microsoft as the software giant's stock spiked after earnings beat.

Amazon will deliver results from 2025's first three months Thursday afternoon—adding to a blockbuster week that included a short-lived standoff between the company and White House—,as investors pay keen attention to how the e-commerce giant will comment on how President Trump's tariffs will impact its business.

U.S. equities were higher at midday, boosted by strong earnings from tech companies. The Nasdaq was up nearly 2%, while the S&P 500 added about 1% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average also was higher.

Trump's 90-day tariff delay temporarily boosted markets, but unresolved trade tensions with China could severely impact the U.S. economy, especially with SMEs. A halt in Chinese imports will soon show up on retailers' shelves with significant downstream effects on trucking, retail, and overall economic activity.

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CPNG faces currency headwinds and high investments despite solid growth. You can consider holding or awaiting Q1 results for clarity on margins.

Initial Claims More Than Expectations.

Meta Platforms and Microsoft earnings boost confidence in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, leading to a spike in related stocks and ETFs.

Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (PHAT) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Ultra Clean Holdings has seen a significant stock price drop due to tariff threats and missed Q1 2025 revenue and EPS expectations. Despite macroeconomic challenges, UCTT's services are essential for the semiconductor industry, making it a potential buy-the-dip opportunity. UCTT's valuation metrics indicate the stock is trading near historical lows, suggesting a potential bottom and future recovery.