Shares of diagnostic company Exact Sciences Corporation (NASDAQ:EXAS)
jumped 15.2% in the morning session after the company reported strong first quarter 2025 results which beat analysts' revenue and EBITDA expectations and included full-year revenue guidance that slightly exceeded Wall Street's estimates. Sales grew 11% from the previous year, driven by a 14% rise in screening revenue, while precision oncology grew more modestly at 4% on a core basis. The sales bump largely came from the expansion of the company's test menu and stronger execution in its commercial teams. Overall, this print had some key positives.
Shares of aircraft leasing company FTAI Aviation (NASDAQ:FTAI) jumped 10.5% in the morning session after Stifel analysts upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy and set a price target of $123 which implied more than a 20% upside.
Shares of internet, cable TV, and phone provider Cable One (NYSE:CABO)
fell 36.7% in the morning session after the company reported weak first quarter 2025 results: Its number of residential data subscribers missed along with its revenue, EPS, and EBITDA. Sales fell nearly 6% from the same quarter last year, dragged by a 4.5% drop in residential data revenue and a nearly 16% plunge in residential video revenue, as Cable One neared the end of its legacy video product phase. Also, management suspended the dividend to conserve over $200 million over the next three years, signaling a pivot toward debt reduction and internal investment over shareholder returns. Overall, this was a nightmare quarter.
Shares of language-learning app Duolingo (NASDAQ:DUOL)
jumped 18.6% in the afternoon session after the company reported strong first-quarter 2025 results, which significantly beat analysts' sales, earnings, and EBITDA expectations. Revenue rose 38% from the same period last year, led by a 45% increase in subscription revenue as more learners opted into premium plans like Duolingo Max. The real story was the record surge in user engagement, with daily active users jumping 49% and paid subscribers rising 40% year-over-year, showing that Duolingo continued to expand its footprint while keeping users coming back.
Zooming out, we think this was a solid print.
Shares of american restaurant chain BJ’s Restaurants (NASDAQ:BJRI)
jumped 12.3% in the afternoon session after the company reported strong first-quarter 2025 results, which significantly beat analysts' EPS and EBITDA expectations. Sales were in line, up just over 3% year-on-year, a modest gain reflecting limited same-store sales growth of 1.7%, while a 2.7% increase in guest traffic carried most of the weight. Zooming out, we think this was a solid print.
The race for domination in the humanoid robotics market heats up between Tesla and XPeng, as they develop full-stack humanoids with impressive AI capabilities.
Personal income up in March suggests no slowdown yet; consumption surge might be driven by front-loading due to tariffs (suggested by durables uptick).
Shares of ECARX Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ECX) are rebounding after initially dropping following the company's first quarter 2025 earnings report earlier this week.
Palantir shares climbed 5.4% during Friday's session, near their all-time high. The rally follows a string of high-profile defense deals and ongoing momentum from its fourth-quarter performance.
A surge in active listing supply and an increase in price reductions failed to lure more homebuyers off the sidelines in April, as U.S. pending home sales dropped for the fourth consecutive month.
Roku Inc (NASDAQ: ROKU) shares tank in early trading despite upbeat Q1 results. Analysts maintain mixed ratings, citing cautious guidance and tariff risks.
U.S. stocks advanced across the board by midday Friday, with the S&P 500 eyeing its ninth consecutive day of gains—poised for the longest winning streak since May 2024.
Volkswagen’s core brand group includes its best-selling passenger car brand, Volkswagen, as well as Skoda, Seat, Cupra, and Volkswagen commercial vehicles.
Altimmune shares jumped 8.5% on Friday. The stock is higher ahead of next week's presentation at the European Association for the Study of the Liver International Liver Congress.
Tustin, CA - Friendly Recovery Center, a leading provider of mental health care in Orange County, has announced the expansion of its outpatient mental health treatment services to address the increasing demand for accessible and flexible care in the community. This expansion will allow the center to offer additional outpatient programs to support individuals seeking mental health treatment but needing the flexibility to maintain their daily routines, such as work, school, or family commitments. The demand for mental health services in Orange County has been growing steadily in recent years, driven by factors such as societal pressures, economic challenges, and increased awareness of mental health issues. However, many individuals facing challenges like trauma, substance use, and other mental health concerns are unable to take time off their daily responsibilities to seek inpatient or residential treatment. Friendly Recovery Center's expanded Outpatient Mental Health Treatment Program provides a more accommodating solution for people who need professional support while continuing with their daily lives.
MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) shares have been steadily climbing over the past month, driven by continued momentum in its Bitcoin-centric strategy and recent earnings activity.
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