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Atlassian Service Collection Hits $1 Billion ARR – Q3 FY2026 Brings Record Displacements and a Data Center Surprise
NewsMay 1, 2026

Atlassian Service Collection Hits $1 Billion ARR – Q3 FY2026 Brings Record Displacements and a Data Center Surprise

Atlassian reported Q3 FY2026 revenue of $1.8 billion, a 32% year‑over‑year increase, driven by cloud growth that topped $1.1 billion and a Net Revenue Retention above 120% for the fourth quarter. The Service Collection, anchored by Jira Service Management, crossed the $1 billion...

By Diginomica
Currenc Group Inc. Announces FY2025 Financial Results
NewsMay 1, 2026

Currenc Group Inc. Announces FY2025 Financial Results

Currenc Group reported FY2025 revenue of $37.8 million, a 10.3% decline, while gross margin expanded to 40.8% and operating expenses fell by 44% after divesting lower‑margin businesses. The company completed a $54.6 million related‑party loan conversion to equity and announced a $400 million...

By GlobeNewswire – Earnings Releases
Fulgent Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
NewsMay 1, 2026

Fulgent Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Fulgent Genetics reported first‑quarter 2026 revenue of $71.1 million, a 2.7% decline year‑over‑year, while posting a GAAP loss of $24.8 million ($0.80 per share) and a non‑GAAP loss of $11.0 million ($0.36 per share). The laboratory services segment delivered solid volume, but higher...

By Business Wire — Executive Appointments
Phreesia Sets Release Date for Fiscal First Quarter 2027 Results
NewsMay 1, 2026

Phreesia Sets Release Date for Fiscal First Quarter 2027 Results

Phreesia, Inc. (NYSE: PHR) announced it will publish its fiscal first‑quarter 2027 results after market close on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The company will release a press release and a stakeholder letter on its investor site, followed by a live conference call at 5 PM...

By Business Wire — Executive Appointments
Point72 Forms New Executive Committee as AUM Hits $50 Billion
NewsMay 1, 2026

Point72 Forms New Executive Committee as AUM Hits $50 Billion

Point72 Asset Management announced a new five‑member executive committee, headed by founder Steve Cohen, as the firm’s assets under management climbed to $50 billion. The reshuffle formalizes a leadership structure that has evolved alongside a near‑five‑fold AUM increase and a tripling...

By Pulse
Baxter Names Anita Zielinski Interim CFO as Q1 Loss Triggers Finance Shake‑up
NewsMay 1, 2026

Baxter Names Anita Zielinski Interim CFO as Q1 Loss Triggers Finance Shake‑up

Baxter International announced that Anita Zielinski will serve as interim chief financial officer while reporting a first‑quarter net loss of $15 million. The medical‑device maker posted $2.7 billion in revenue, a 3% rise on a reported basis, but adjusted earnings per share...

By Pulse
Zepbound Soars and Lilly Advises Patience on Foundayo
BlogMay 1, 2026

Zepbound Soars and Lilly Advises Patience on Foundayo

Eli Lilly reported a blockbuster first‑quarter, with revenue jumping 56% to $19.8 billion driven by soaring sales of its obesity drugs Zepbound and Mounjaro. Zepbound alone generated over $4 billion, up about 80% year‑over‑year, while Mounjaro nearly doubled to close to $9 billion. The...

By ConscienHealth
CNH Industrial Reports Q1 2026 Net Income of $10 Million as Agricultural Equipment Demand Hits Cyclical Low; Reaffirms Full-Year Outlook
BlogMay 1, 2026

CNH Industrial Reports Q1 2026 Net Income of $10 Million as Agricultural Equipment Demand Hits Cyclical Low; Reaffirms Full-Year Outlook

CNH Industrial reported flat Q1 2026 revenue of $3.83 billion, but net income collapsed 92% to $10 million. The agriculture segment’s adjusted EBIT plunged 81% to $27 million as North‑American and South‑American equipment volumes fell sharply amid historically low demand and tariff pressures. Construction...

By iGrow News
Kyivstar Spent More Money Quicker than Expected
NewsMay 1, 2026

Kyivstar Spent More Money Quicker than Expected

Kyivstar, owned by Veon, accelerated its $1 billion five‑year investment, spending $1.3 billion in just three years. The extra capital funded the construction of over 6,000 new LTE sites in 2025, pushing 4G coverage to 96.2% of the Ukrainian population and targeting...

By Telecoms.com
61% of North America Middle Market Companies Use Cards to Speed Cash Flow
NewsMay 1, 2026

61% of North America Middle Market Companies Use Cards to Speed Cash Flow

A Visa‑PYMNTS report of 1,457 CFOs shows 61% of North American middle‑market firms now accept card payments to accelerate cash collection. The same study finds AI tools are used by 42% of U.S. companies for working‑capital efficiency, while Europe leads...

By PYMNTS
Apple Inc (AAPL) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Record Revenue and Strategic Shifts Amid ...
NewsMay 1, 2026

Apple Inc (AAPL) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Record Revenue and Strategic Shifts Amid ...

Apple posted a record $111.2 billion revenue for Q2 2026, up 17% year over year, driven by a 22% surge in iPhone sales and an all‑time $31 billion services haul. Gross margin improved to 49.3% despite a dip in product margin, while operating...

By Yahoo Finance – Top Financial News
LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (LPLA) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsMay 1, 2026

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (LPLA) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. convened its first‑quarter 2026 earnings conference call on April 30, featuring CEO Rich Steinmeier and President‑CFO Matt Audette. The briefing introduced the company’s outlook and highlighted forward‑looking statements, while directing listeners to the full press release and...

By Seeking Alpha — Site feed
Azizan Abdul Aziz Named Bursa Malaysia's Islamic Capital Market Director
NewsMay 1, 2026

Azizan Abdul Aziz Named Bursa Malaysia's Islamic Capital Market Director

Bursa Malaysia appointed its CFO, Azizan Abdul Aziz, as director of its Islamic capital market (ICM) effective immediately. The move underscores the bourse’s strategy to strengthen its Islamic finance proposition as the sector expands from RM2.2 trillion ($484 billion) in 2020 to...

By New Straits Times (Malaysia) – Business
Microsoft Signals Workforce Cuts as Revenue Jumps 18% to $82.9B
NewsMay 1, 2026

Microsoft Signals Workforce Cuts as Revenue Jumps 18% to $82.9B

Microsoft CFO Amy Hood told analysts the company will likely shrink its workforce after reporting an 18% revenue increase to $82.9 billion in Q3 FY26. The shift to smaller, accountable teams comes as AI revenue soars to a $37 billion run rate,...

By Pulse
EnteroBiotix Raises $25 Million to Launch Largest Microbiome IBS Therapy Study
NewsMay 1, 2026

EnteroBiotix Raises $25 Million to Launch Largest Microbiome IBS Therapy Study

EnteroBiotix announced a $25 million financing round led by Thairm Bio and the Scottish National Investment Bank to fund the largest microbiome‑based Phase IIb trial in irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS‑C). The capital will support a 300‑patient study in the...

By Pulse
Umicore Overhauls Executive Team, Adds Chief Transformation Officer to Boost Operational Excellence
NewsMay 1, 2026

Umicore Overhauls Executive Team, Adds Chief Transformation Officer to Boost Operational Excellence

Umicore announced a reshuffle of its senior leadership, naming Lily Liu as its new CFO effective Aug. 1, 2026, and creating a Chief Transformation Officer position to drive process, supply‑chain and execution excellence. The moves aim to sharpen the Belgian materials...

By Pulse
Amazon CFO Olsavsky Flags $1 B Cost Rise From LEO Satellite Program in Q1 2026
NewsMay 1, 2026

Amazon CFO Olsavsky Flags $1 B Cost Rise From LEO Satellite Program in Q1 2026

Amazon posted $181.5 billion in first‑quarter revenue, a 17% year‑over‑year gain, while CFO Brian T. Olsavsky warned that the company expects a $1 billion cost increase linked to its low‑Earth‑orbit (LEO) satellite program. The CFO also highlighted higher transportation costs, a new...

By Pulse
Alphabet Q1 Revenue Jumps 22% to $109.9B on AI Cloud Surge and Record Search Queries
NewsMay 1, 2026

Alphabet Q1 Revenue Jumps 22% to $109.9B on AI Cloud Surge and Record Search Queries

Alphabet posted a $109.9 billion first‑quarter revenue, up 22% year‑over‑year, as AI‑driven cloud services grew 63% and search advertising rose 19%. CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted compute constraints, while CFO Anat Ashkenazi warned of higher depreciation from infrastructure spending.

By Pulse
Shenandoah Telecommunications Co (SHEN) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsMay 1, 2026

Shenandoah Telecommunications Co (SHEN) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Shentel reported Q4 2025 revenue of $91.6 million, up 7.2% year‑over‑year, propelled by a 39% surge in Glo Fiber expansion market revenue. Adjusted EBITDA rose 31.3% to $33.5 million, expanding the margin by 670 basis points to 36.5%. The company completed a...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
NextDecade Corp (NEXT) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsMay 1, 2026

NextDecade Corp (NEXT) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Nextracker reported Q1 FY2026 revenue of $864 million, a 20% year‑over‑year increase, and adjusted EBITDA of $215 million, up 23%, lifting the adjusted EBITDA margin to 25%. The company posted a record $4.75 billion backlog, marking fifteen straight quarters of growth, and generated...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Moderna Inc (MRNA) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsMay 1, 2026

Moderna Inc (MRNA) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Moderna reported Q1 2026 revenue of $108 million, a 35% year‑over‑year decline, while posting a $1 billion net loss. Cost of sales rose to 104% of product sales, reflecting lower volume and an adverse mix, but combined R&D, SG&A and cost‑of‑sales fell...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Cohen & Company Inc (COHN) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsMay 1, 2026

Cohen & Company Inc (COHN) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Cohen & Steers delivered Q1 2026 results in line with guidance, maintaining a 40% compensation ratio and ending the quarter with $343 million in liquidity. Net inflows surged to $497 million, bolstered by strong multi‑strategy real‑asset, preferred securities and infrastructure contributions, while...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
AutoNation Inc (AN) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsMay 1, 2026

AutoNation Inc (AN) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

AutoNation reported Q1 2026 revenue of $6.9 billion, a 4% decline year‑over‑year, driven by a 9% drop in new‑vehicle sales and a 60% plunge in battery‑electric units. Despite the revenue dip, the company posted full‑year revenue growth of 3% to $27.6 billion,...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Lear Corp (LEA) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsMay 1, 2026

Lear Corp (LEA) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Lear Corp reported $23.3 billion revenue, up 5%, and core operating earnings of $1.1 billion for 2025, with adjusted EPS of $12.80 marking a fifth consecutive increase. The company highlighted record new‑business wins, including a historic complete‑seat award for General Motors’ full‑size...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Chevron Corp (CVX) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsMay 1, 2026

Chevron Corp (CVX) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Chevron reported $2.8 billion quarterly earnings and $3 billion adjusted earnings, with operating cash flow of $10.8 billion. The company repurchased $3 billion of shares, raised the quarterly dividend 4% and posted record worldwide production, including over 1 million barrels per day in the Permian....

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Apple Abandons Net‑cash‑neutral Goal Amid AI Push
SocialApr 30, 2026

Apple Abandons Net‑cash‑neutral Goal Amid AI Push

Interesting that Apple dropped “net cash neutral” as a formal target after 7 years. With a new CEO coming and AI investment ramping, the flexibility to evaluate cash and debt independently makes sense. $AAPL

By Carolina Milanesi
Business Needs Prioritized over Capital Returns, CFO Says
SocialApr 30, 2026

Business Needs Prioritized over Capital Returns, CFO Says

CFO says capital returns remains important to long term shareholder value. He also said, the needs of the business come before capital returns.

By Gene Munster
Rakovina Therapeutics Inc. Announces 2025 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update
NewsApr 30, 2026

Rakovina Therapeutics Inc. Announces 2025 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

Rakovina Therapeutics reported FY 2025 results, posting a C$8.68 million (≈US$6.4 million) net loss and ending the year with C$0.30 million (≈US$0.22 million) in cash. The company closed a C$1 million (≈US$0.74 million) convertible debenture placement and restructured C$1.59 million (≈US$1.2 million) of existing debt, bolstering its balance sheet....

By Business Insider – Markets Insider
Supply Limits Hit March Revenue, Guiding Outlook Positive
SocialApr 30, 2026

Supply Limits Hit March Revenue, Guiding Outlook Positive

CFO Kevan Parekh says if not for supply constraints, revenue would have been higher in March. That's a good sign for the upcoming guide. Stock still down 1%. Investors want to hear the guide. $AAPL

By Gene Munster
Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited: Financial Results for the First Quarter
NewsApr 30, 2026

Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited: Financial Results for the First Quarter

Fairfax Financial reported Q1 2026 net earnings of $695.7 million, down from $945.7 million a year earlier, while adjusted operating income surged to $1.213 billion. The property‑and‑casualty segment posted a combined ratio of 94.1% and underwriting profit of $381.6 million, reflecting disciplined underwriting and higher...

By Business Insider – Markets Insider
Windward AI Appoints Ron Kraitsman as CFO
NewsApr 30, 2026

Windward AI Appoints Ron Kraitsman as CFO

Windward AI announced the appointment of Ron Kraitsman as chief financial officer, effective immediately. Kraitsman arrives as the company accelerates growth driven by heightened geopolitical tension and expanding demand for maritime intelligence. He brings over 25 years of financial leadership...

By Marine Log
Roblox Cuts Bookings Guidance by $1 B After Safety Updates
SocialApr 30, 2026

Roblox Cuts Bookings Guidance by $1 B After Safety Updates

New: Roblox lowered its full-year bookings guidance by about $1 billion after implementing child-safety updates that the company says slowed user growth. https://t.co/mdvtYDevtC

By Cecilia D’Anastasio
Apple Reports Q2 2026 Revenue of $111.2 Billion
BlogApr 30, 2026

Apple Reports Q2 2026 Revenue of $111.2 Billion

Apple announced Q2 2026 revenue of $111.2 billion, marking its strongest March quarter on record. The surge was powered by double‑digit growth in every geographic segment, led by robust demand for the iPhone 17 lineup. Services also hit an all‑time high, while the...

By MacStories
Scout AI Secures $100 Million Series A to Build Autonomous Military ATVs
NewsApr 30, 2026

Scout AI Secures $100 Million Series A to Build Autonomous Military ATVs

Scout AI announced a $100 million Series A led by Align Ventures and Draper Associates, funding its Fury AI model for autonomous military all‑terrain vehicles. The round follows a $15 million seed and adds to $11 million in DoD contracts, positioning the startup...

By Pulse
Qualcomm Beats Q2 2026 Forecast, CFO Highlights R&D Spend and Automotive Surge
NewsApr 30, 2026

Qualcomm Beats Q2 2026 Forecast, CFO Highlights R&D Spend and Automotive Surge

Qualcomm reported Q2 2026 revenue of $10.6 billion and non‑GAAP EPS of $2.65, surpassing analyst expectations. CFO Akash Palkhiwala emphasized a bottoming of handset shipments in China and outlined a $2.6 billion operating expense target, while the company returned $3.7 billion to shareholders...

By Pulse
Etsy Q1 2026 GMS Hits $2.5B, Up 5.5% YoY on Strong Mobile and Take‑Rate Gains
NewsApr 30, 2026

Etsy Q1 2026 GMS Hits $2.5B, Up 5.5% YoY on Strong Mobile and Take‑Rate Gains

Etsy posted $2.5 billion in gross merchandise sales for Q1 2026, a 5.5% year‑over‑year increase and the strongest quarterly growth since 2022. The boost came from a higher take rate, mobile‑app sales and the pending $1.2 billion Depop divestiture, while the company...

By Pulse
Microsoft Touts Copilot Growth, Boosts Spending as Revenues Soar
NewsApr 30, 2026

Microsoft Touts Copilot Growth, Boosts Spending as Revenues Soar

Microsoft announced that its 365 Copilot tool now has over 20 million paid seats, with customers holding more than 50,000 seats quadrupling year‑over‑year. AI revenue run rate surged 123% to roughly $37 billion, contributing to an 18% rise in Q3 revenue to...

By CIO Dive
Puma Names New CFO; Touts Turnaround Progress
NewsApr 30, 2026

Puma Names New CFO; Touts Turnaround Progress

Puma announced that former Hugo Boss CEO Mark Langer will take over as chief financial officer and join the management board on May 1, succeeding Markus Neubrand, who will depart by September 30. The sports‑wear maker called its first quarter of 2026 a "solid start"...

By CFO Dive – News
W.P. Carey Q1 2026 AFFO Hits $1.30, Raises Full‑Year Guidance
NewsApr 30, 2026

W.P. Carey Q1 2026 AFFO Hits $1.30, Raises Full‑Year Guidance

W.P. Carey reported adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) of $1.30 per share for Q1 2026, an 11.1% increase year‑over‑year, and raised its full‑year AFFO outlook to $5.16‑$5.26 per share. The earnings release highlighted a $680 million investment volume to date, a...

By Pulse
HrFlow.ai Raises $7M Pre‑Series A to Pursue Global AI HR Data Standard
NewsApr 30, 2026

HrFlow.ai Raises $7M Pre‑Series A to Pursue Global AI HR Data Standard

HrFlow.ai closed a $7 million pre‑Series A financing, bringing its total capital to $10 million. Led by 115K, La Banque Postale’s venture arm and EmergingTech Ventures, the round backs the startup’s push to become the de‑facto AI‑driven HR data standard and to...

By Pulse
Meta Posts $56.3B Q1 Revenue, CFO Susan Li Flags AI‑Driven Cost Surge
NewsApr 30, 2026

Meta Posts $56.3B Q1 Revenue, CFO Susan Li Flags AI‑Driven Cost Surge

Meta announced Q1 2026 revenue of $56.3 billion, up 33% year‑over‑year, as CFO Susan Li highlighted a 35% rise in expenses driven by AI talent and data‑center spending. The company guided Q2 revenue of $58‑61 billion and lifted its 2026 cap‑ex outlook...

By Pulse
Alphabet Beats Q1 2026 Forecast as AI‑Powered Cloud Revenue Hits $20 B
NewsApr 30, 2026

Alphabet Beats Q1 2026 Forecast as AI‑Powered Cloud Revenue Hits $20 B

Alphabet reported Q1 2026 revenue of $109.9 B, up 22% year‑over‑year and above analysts’ $107.2 B estimate. The surge was powered by record search queries and a 63% jump in Google Cloud revenue to $20 B, underscoring the impact of its AI‑driven services....

By Pulse
Easterly Government Properties Focuses on Disciplined Growth in a Shifting Capital Environment
NewsApr 30, 2026

Easterly Government Properties Focuses on Disciplined Growth in a Shifting Capital Environment

Allison Marino, EVP and CFO of Easterly Government Properties, told investors at Nareit’s REITwise conference that the REIT’s defensive profile stems from leasing roughly 90% of its space to the U.S. federal government. The portfolio enjoys a weighted‑average lease term...

By Nareit
Alkami Reports Subscription Revenue Hits 90% of Total, Up 30% YoY in Q1 2026
NewsApr 30, 2026

Alkami Reports Subscription Revenue Hits 90% of Total, Up 30% YoY in Q1 2026

Alkami (ALKT) posted Q1 2026 results showing subscription revenue now accounts for 90% of its $126.1 million total, up 30% year over year. The fintech‑focused SaaS firm also reported ARR of $494 million, a 22% increase, underscoring rapid expansion of its digital...

By Pulse
80/20 Debt-Equity Mix Boosts Utility Durability
SocialApr 30, 2026

80/20 Debt-Equity Mix Boosts Utility Durability

Moving all of the utilities to 80% debt and 20% equity is more durable than reducing their ROE. You can do it with the 1706 financing program at LPO like Georgia Power just did.

By Jigar Shah
Higher-Margin Trucks, SUVs Boost Ford’s Revenue in Q1
NewsApr 30, 2026

Higher-Margin Trucks, SUVs Boost Ford’s Revenue in Q1

Ford reported Q1 2026 net income of $2.5 billion on $43.3 billion revenue, a 6% increase despite an 8.8% drop in vehicle volume. The gain stemmed from strong sales of high‑margin trucks and SUVs, with the F‑Series, Expedition, Explorer and Bronco families...

By WardsAuto
Warner Bros. Discovery Finance Chief Gunnar Wiedenfels Gets New Contract
NewsApr 30, 2026

Warner Bros. Discovery Finance Chief Gunnar Wiedenfels Gets New Contract

Warner Bros. Discovery disclosed a new employment agreement for CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels that takes effect on July 11, 2026 and runs through April 28, 2028. The contract keeps his base salary at $2.5 million with a performance bonus equal to 175 percent...

By The Hollywood Reporter (Business)
Microsoft CFO Amy Hood Announces $31.9B AI‑Heavy Capex as Q3 Profit Surges
NewsApr 30, 2026

Microsoft CFO Amy Hood Announces $31.9B AI‑Heavy Capex as Q3 Profit Surges

Microsoft posted a $31.78 billion net profit for Q3 2026, driven by a 29% jump in cloud revenue to $54.5 billion. CFO Amy Hood said the company is accelerating AI and cloud spending, with $31.9 billion in capital expenditures—two‑thirds of which fund GPUs, CPUs...

By Pulse
Meta Hikes AI Capex to $145 Bn, Sparking Investor Backlash and Stock Plunge
NewsApr 30, 2026

Meta Hikes AI Capex to $145 Bn, Sparking Investor Backlash and Stock Plunge

Meta announced its AI capital‑expenditure will rise to $145 bn, a $10 bn jump that pushed its stock down 7% in after‑hours trading. CFO Susan Li said the company had underestimated compute needs, while CEO Mark Zuckerberg admitted the plan lacks precise...

By Pulse