Craig Moffett, MoffettNathanson founder partner, says he's not a bear on Apple. He says Apple's valuation is out of line with its growth expectations.

eBay's first-quarter earnings beat estimates, benefiting from increased sold items and GMV per seller.

EQIX's Q1 results reflect higher revenues and improving margins due to strong demand for digital infrastructure and services.

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The mean of analysts' price targets for Byrna Technologies (BYRN) points to a 61.6% upside in the stock. While this highly sought-after metric has not proven reasonably effective, strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates does indicate an upside in the stock.

Elicio Therapeutics (ELTX) appears to have found support after losing some value lately, as indicated by the formation of a hammer chart. In addition to this technical chart pattern, strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher enhances the stock's potential for a turnaround in the near term.

The mean of analysts' price targets for Cullinan Therapeutics (CGEM) points to a 292.5% upside in the stock. While this highly sought-after metric has not proven reasonably effective, strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates does indicate an upside in the stock.

DALLAS, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSW Industrials, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSWI) (the “Company” or “CSW”) today announced the Company has completed the previously announced acquisition of Aspen Manufacturing for approximately $313.5 million in cash, utilizing cash on hand and borrowings under the existing $500 million revolving credit facility while maintaining sufficient liquidity and a strong balance sheet. The purchase price is approximately 11x Aspen Manufacturing's 2024 adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) of $28.5 million.

NEW ORLEANS, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until May 5, 2025 to file lead plaintiff applications in securities class action lawsuits against AppLovin Corporation (NasdaqGS: APP), if they purchased the Company's securities between May 10, 2023 and March 26, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). These actions are pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.

NEW ORLEANS, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until May 5, 2025 to file lead plaintiff applications in securities class action lawsuits against Ready Capital Corporation (the “Company”) (NYSE: RC), if they purchased the Company's shares between November 7, 2024 and March 2, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). These actions are pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.

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NEW ORLEANS, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until June 17, 2025 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against NET Power Inc. ("Net Power" or the "Company") (NYSE: NPWR), if they purchased the Company's securities between June 9, 2023 and March 7, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina.

Super Micro Computer, Inc. plunged 17% pre-market and closed 11% Wednesday on lower Q3 revenue and EPS, and we don't think this will be the last disappointment of the quarter. SMCI cited delayed customer decisions and higher inventory reserves of older generations for the Q3 miss. We think the weakness of Q3 is priced in, but the potential miss on FY25 isn't; SMCI needs to print >$7B to hit its FY25 outlook of $23.5B to $25B.

BHCs first-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings and revenues miss estimates. Salix performs lower than expected.

PNW first-quarter earnings decrease year over year, while revenues increase. Total operating expenses also rise during the same period.

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InterDigital (IDCC) came out with quarterly earnings of $4.21 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.72 per share. This compares to earnings of $3.58 per share a year ago.

Over $200,000 provided to nonprofits through Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis Community Multiplier Program GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. , May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercantile Bank is proud to announce its participation in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHLBank Indianapolis) Community Multiplier program, resulting in over $200,000 in grant funding awarded to six nonprofit organizations across the state supporting affordable housing projects.

MIDLAND, VA / ACCESS Newswire / May 1, 2025 / Smith-Midland Corporation (NASDAQ:SMID), a provider of innovative, high-quality proprietary and patented precast concrete products and systems, will begin manufacturing SlenderWall precast concrete panels for the Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH) building for Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) in Newport News, VA. "We look forward to providing our SlenderWall panels to the Shipyard project in Newport News, Virginia.

CNBC's Kate Rooney reports on Robinhood following its earnings report on Wednesday.