Microsoft is a leading global technology company known for its software products, services, and hardware devices. The company is best recognized for its Windows operating systems and the Microsoft Office suite, which facilitates productivity and collaboration for users worldwide. In addition to software, Microsoft also offers cloud computing services through its Azure platform, enabling businesses to leverage scalable and flexible computing resources. The company is actively involved in various sectors, including gaming with its Xbox platform, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, continually innovating and expanding its product offerings to meet the diverse needs of consumers and enterprises. Read More
Zoom has been treading water for the past six months, recording a small return of 3.6% while holding steady at $75.22. However, the stock is beating the S&P 500’s 5.3% decline during that period.
Jim Cramer remains bullish on AI infrastructure and data center stocks, arguing they'll rebound strongly if trade tensions ease and AI optimism returns, despite Wall Street's recent doubts.
Despite recession fears and market speculation, tech giants Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) insist that the demand for artificial intelligence data centers remains robust.
Senior equity research analyst, Dan Ives, covering the technology sector at Wedbush Securities doubles down on software amid the intensifying storm of trade and tariffs.
Amid the U.S.-China trade war and economic uncertainty, Intel is seeing unexpected demand for its older chips as businesses prioritize cost and stability over cutting-edge tech.
Considering how this week started — with a heavy thud on threats to Jerome Powell’s job as Fed Chair — these indexes are up +2% to nearly +5% so far this week. Not too shabby.
PASCO COUNTY, FL - April 24, 2025 - Fusion5, a global leader in personal computing and tablet technology, today announced that its modular assembly line in Odessa, Pasco County, Florida is officially live. The facility is set to begin production of its first batch of industrial and consumer-grade Windows Tablet PCs in June 2025, marking a major leap forward in the company’s long-term manufacturing ambitions within the United States.
Carba, a Minneapolis, Minnesota carbon removal company, announced an agreement today to deliver 44,000 carbon removal credits to Microsoft over a 5 year period. Carba’s novel pyrolysis technology and burial method removes carbon dioxide, storing biochar underground in low-oxygen environments based on a patented, highly efficient pyrolysis reactor.
Online advertising giant Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 12% year on year to $90.23 billion. Its GAAP profit of $2.81 per share was 40.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
In an always-on business world, being responsive is not a nicety, it’s a competitive advantage. Whether you’re a concerted, solo entrepreneur, a growing startup, or an established business managing several departments, documenting what happened on every call or chat session can play a critical role in ensuring timely and high-quality service.
Shares of racing, gaming, and entertainment company Churchill Downs (NASDAQ:CHDN)
fell 14.9% in the morning session after the company reported mixed first quarter 2025 results, which included an EPS beat, but revenue and EBITDA were in line. Revenue was up 9%, with both gaming and racing up around 10%. But TwinSpires, where customers place horse bets online, saw less action, which softened the overall results. Management maintained a steady tone, reaffirming confidence in its core businesses but pausing certain capital projects due to the economic backdrop.
Shares of boat and marine products retailer MarineMax (NYSE:HZO)
jumped 15.6% in the morning session after the company reported strong first-quarter 2025 results, which significantly exceeded analysts' expectations across revenue, EPS, and EBITDA. The key highlight for the quarter was an 11% same-store sales increase, a sign that core operations are not just holding up but expanding, despite economic pressures and weakening demand trends across the broader industry.
On the other hand, it lowered its full-year EPS guidance. Still, we think this was a decent quarter with some key areas of upside.
Shares of IT services provider ASGN (NYSE:ASGN) fell 15.3% in the afternoon session after the company reported weak first quarter 2025 results: EPS, EBITDA, and the outlook for all key financial metrics fell short. Sales were down nearly 8% year on year. Assignment work fell hard, and several commercial sectors just didn't hold up. Overall, this was a weaker quarter.
Shares of rural goods retailer Tractor Supply (NASDAQ:TSCO)
fell 5.9% in the morning session after he company reported weak first-quarter 2025 results, as both its full-year revenue and EPS guidance fell short of analysts' expectations. Comparable store sales declined 0.9%, with transaction volume rising 2.1% but average ticket size falling 2.9%, pointing to cautious consumer spending and pressure on higher-priced discretionary items. Management cited tariff uncertainty as a key factor in lowering the outlook. Overall, this was a weaker quarter.
Shares of toy and entertainment company Hasbro (NASDAQ:HAS)
jumped 16.1% in the afternoon session after the company reported strong first quarter 2025 results which significantly exceeded analysts' expectations across revenue, EPS, and EBITDA. The real spark came from digital games. Zooming out, we think this quarter featured some important positives.
President Donald Trump plans to host a gala dinner for the top 220 holders of the Official Trump Coin, with a VIP reception and a private tour for the top 25 investors.
