Today's Large Cap Stocks Pulse
Kraft Heinz appears vastly undervalued despite market share losses
Three independent valuation models peg Kraft Heinz’s intrinsic equity value between $51 billion and $54 billion, far above its current $28 billion market capitalization. The company, however, is losing U.S. market share and its earnings are under pressure, making free‑cash‑flow forecasts uncertain.
CBRE Revenue Jumps 19% on Pivot to Data Center Services
CBRE reported first‑quarter 2026 revenue of $10.5 billion, up 19% year over year, driven by a 71% surge in critical infrastructure services and a tripling of data‑center leasing revenue after its Pearce Services acquisition. The Building Operations & Experience segment rose 16%, while U.S. office‑leasing grew 15% and flexible‑space additions via Industrious exceeded expectations. CEO Bob Sulentic likened the data‑center pivot to the firm’s 1990s outsourcing expansion, emphasizing speed and scale. Partnerships such as Meta’s LevelUp training program further cement CBRE’s role in critical infrastructure.
The Chip Sector Is on a Historic Tear, Fueled by some Unsuspecting Stocks
The PHLX Semiconductor Index logged its 17th straight daily gain, extending a record‑long rally that has lifted the sector over 40% this month. Texas Instruments led the surge, jumping nearly 19% and pulling analog‑chip peers On Semiconductor and Analog Devices...
J Sainsbury Launches $380 M Share Buyback as Full‑year Profit Slips
J Sainsbury plc disclosed a £300 million ($380 million) share‑buyback programme despite a 1.7% decline in profit after tax for the year. Sales rose 2.7% to £33.65 billion, but underlying earnings showed only modest gains, prompting analysts to weigh the buyback against weaker profitability.
Pegasystems Posts Strong Q1 2026 Cloud Growth, Forecasts Renewals Amid Macro Headwinds
Pegasystems announced that its Pega Cloud annual contract value (ACV) topped $900 million in Q1 2026, accounting for 56% of total ACV. The software firm returned more than 80% of free cash flow to shareholders through buybacks and dividends, while flagging...
Annaly Posts 4.9% Q3 Return, Raises $1.2 B and Seals Rocket Mortgage Sub‑servicing Deal
Annaly Capital Management (NLY) reported a 4.9% economic return for Q3 2024, lifted book value per share to $19.54, and raised $1.2 billion of ATM equity. The REIT also announced a sub‑servicing partnership with Rocket Mortgage, underscoring its strategy to capture...
AT&T Posts Fastest‑Ever Q1 Organic Growth, Targets $45B Shareholder Returns
AT&T announced its strongest first‑quarter results ever, posting the fastest year‑over‑year organic growth in its advanced connectivity segment and showing that nearly 45% of its home‑internet customers also subscribe to its wireless service. The telecom giant reaffirmed a $45 billion shareholder‑return...
Getlink Posts 15% Q1 Revenue Rise to €371M, Reaffirms Full-Year EBITDA Outlook
Getlink SE announced a 15% increase in first‑quarter revenue to €371 million ($405 million) and reiterated its full‑year EBITDA outlook for fiscal 2026. The lift was driven by higher Eurotunnel traffic and a resilient freight market despite volatile energy prices.
IBM's Software Rebound Drives 19% EPS Surge
$IBM: solid Q getting caught up in software meltdown. EPS growth +19.4%, TR +9.5% and SW +11% with a reaccel from RHT. Consulting in line, Infra up 15% with a nice tailwind from M/F Z. GM...
TSMC's Margins in Uncharted Territory
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) posted a 66.2% gross margin in Q1, the weakest quarterly level on record yet still above the usual seasonal dip. Revenue rose 6.4% sequentially to $35.9 billion, beating its own guidance. The margin gain of 3.9...
CBRE Earnings Exceed Expectations With Boosts in Leasing, Infrastructure Services
CBRE reported first‑quarter earnings of $1.61 per share, far surpassing the $1.13 consensus and marking a jump from $0.89 a year earlier. Revenue rose 18.6% to $10.53 billion, driven by strong leasing performance and a 52% surge in mortgage‑origination income. The...
The S&P 500 Bump That Doesn’t Last Stocks Added to the Index Get a Short-Lived Boost but Often Lag Comparable...
A new study by Sandifer, Smith, and Impink finds that while S&P 500 additions enjoy a short‑term price surge, they underperform comparable non‑index peers over the long run. The research expands beyond the usual days‑or‑weeks window, tracking performance for several...
Exante Report: Q1 Earnings Growth Hits Multi-Year High
Exante’s Q1 2026 market report projects S&P 500 earnings growth at 12.6% year‑on‑year, only slightly below the 12.8% estimate from December. If historical patterns hold, actual growth could exceed 20%, marking the strongest quarterly gain since Q4 2021’s 32% surge. The...
Blackstone Profit Beats as Inflows Surge in Volatile Markets
Blackstone reported first‑quarter profit that slightly beat expectations, with distributable earnings rising 25% to $1.76 billion, or $1.36 per share. Total assets under management jumped 12% to roughly $1.3 trillion, fueled by $37 bn of new credit and insurance inflows and $20.4 bn into...
IBM Stock Stumbles After Guidance Fails to Impress
IBM reported Q1 earnings of $1.91 per share on $15.92 billion revenue, both beating estimates, and highlighted strong cloud sales. However, the company left its full‑year guidance unchanged, triggering five analyst price‑target cuts and a steep downgrade from J.P. Morgan. The stock...
Hershey Stock Sell-Off: Key Stakeholder Sells 30,000 Shares
Hershey’s stock slid to $188.62, about 20% below its February peak, after earnings revealed a 60% profit plunge driven by cost pressures. The company’s U.S. president announced a departure after just one year, adding leadership uncertainty. The Hershey Trust Company,...
One Platform to Trade Them All
U.S. equities hit record highs as a Trump‑brokered Iran cease‑fire eased geopolitical risk and strong earnings lifted sentiment. In that climate, Kalshi announced plans to launch CFTC‑approved crypto perpetual futures, positioning itself against Coinbase, Kraken and Binance. Simultaneously, DoorDash began...
Tesla EPS: Rising CAPEX Fuels AI Pivot
Tesla reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.41, topping the $0.34 consensus and marking a second straight beat. The automaker reaffirmed that its Cybercab, Semi and Megapack 3 will enter volume production in 2026, signaling the end of a prolonged transition....
AllianceBernstein Posts 36% Rise in Q4 Adjusted Earnings, Hits $1.05 per Unit
AllianceBernstein announced fourth‑quarter 2024 adjusted earnings of $1.05 per unit, up 36% year over year. Net revenues rose 12% to $973 million, while operating margin expanded to 36.4% as fee income surged and relocation savings took effect.
Renault Posts €12.5 Bn Q1 Revenue, Financial Services Offsets Dacia Slump
Renault SA announced first‑quarter revenue of €12.5 bn ($14.6 bn), topping Bloomberg‑polled analyst forecasts. Growth in the group's financial services division compensated for a weather‑driven decline in Dacia registrations, allowing Renault to reaffirm its full‑year operating‑margin goal of around 5.5%.
ASX 200 Slides ~0.6% as Middle East Tensions and Profit Warnings Hit Traders
The S&P/ASX 200 slipped roughly 0.6% to 8,777.80 on Thursday, pressured by renewed Strait of Hormuz tensions and profit warnings that rattled Australia’s big four banks. The move underscores how geopolitical risk and earnings uncertainty are shaping short‑term trading opportunities...
Netflix Announces 10‑for‑1 Stock Split, First Since 2022, Sparking Analyst Optimism
Netflix unveiled a 10‑for‑1 stock split, the first since 2022, while its shares have fallen 13% since the announcement. Analysts see the split as a catalyst, with median price targets of $115 and a bullish $135 forecast, despite a recent...
Rogers Communications Q1 Profit Jumps 56% as Capex Trimmed 30%
Rogers Communications reported first‑quarter 2026 net income of C$438 million, a 56% year‑over‑year increase, while revenue rose 10.2% to C$5.48 billion. The carrier also announced a 30% reduction in its 2026 capital‑expenditure plan, citing a punitive regulatory environment and shifting market dynamics.
Air Products Beats Q4 Forecast, Posts $3.56 Adjusted EPS and 44% EBITDA Margin
Air Products posted adjusted earnings per share of $3.56 for Q4 2024, a 13% jump that hit the top of its guidance range. The industrial gas leader also lifted its adjusted EBITDA margin to 44% and announced a $1.6 billion dividend...
IBM Q1 2026 Earnings Show AI‑Fueled Revenue Surge and $2.2B Free Cash Flow
IBM reported first‑quarter 2026 results with revenue up 6% to $15.9 billion and free cash flow rising 13% to $2.2 billion. CFO James J. Kavanaugh emphasized that generative AI is driving double‑digit growth in software and data segments while the company ramps...
Tesla Reports Surge in EV Orders as Gasoline Prices Spike
Tesla posted a 16% year‑over‑year revenue increase to $22.4 billion in Q1 2026 and said soaring gasoline prices drove a rebound in electric‑vehicle demand across key regions. The automaker highlighted stronger margins and a rise in full‑self‑driving subscriptions, underscoring a shift...
TMTB Morning Wrap: TXN, Tesla, ServiceNow (NOW), IBM, SK Hynix Takeaways and Bull Vs. Bear Debates; & Research/News
ServiceNow posted a solid Q1 with subscription revenue beating estimates, yet its organic growth and margin outlook disappointed investors, sending the stock down 13%. Texas Instruments reported an 18.6% revenue surge, driven by industrial and data‑center segments, and lifted its...
Google Leads Magnificent7 as Nasdaq Climbs 18%
Despite 18% jump in #Nasdaq100 no #Magnificent7 stock regained its record. $AMZN is closest to doing so, but $GOOGL remains by far the highest performer since last autumn, +37% vs 15% , 7% and 6% for $AMZN , $NVDA &...
Nike Insiders Bought $8.2M of Stock Since Nov 2025
Since November 2025, Nike insiders have purchased ~$8.2 million of the company's stock on the open market at an average price of ~$53 per share https://t.co/7QNDEnhdU8
Infosys Sales Forecast Trails Estimates as IT Demand Sputters
Infosys Ltd., India’s second‑largest IT services firm, forecast FY27 revenue growth of 1.5%‑3.5% on a constant‑currency basis, missing the analyst consensus of 4.9%. The guidance gap triggered a sell‑off, with the stock sliding up to 3.4% in early Mumbai trading....
Tesla AI Strategy and Q1 Highlights on BBC
Great to be on @BBCWorld with @BenThompsonTV discussing Tesla’s AI Path and the 1Q takeaways 🎯🍿🐂📺 @BBCBreaking @BBCNews https://t.co/mdJQBGacLU
Warner Bros Shareholders Approve $111B Paramount Takeover Despite Backlash
News: Warner Bros. shareholders overwhelmingly approve controversial $111-billion Paramount takeover amid growing opposition in Hollywood and beyond. https://t.co/iHnN5ov2ML
Analyst Report: Newmont Corp
Argus analyst coverage lifted its outlook on Newmont Corp., the world’s largest gold miner, and raised the firm’s price target. The Denver‑based company, founded in 1921, generates roughly 85% of its revenue from gold and operates across North America, South...
Bullish Odds Slip: 58% Chance S&P Rise
Probabilities are becoming less favorable for bulls. Roughly a 58% chance for a higher S&P 500 a year from now, down from 82% a little over a week ago. https://t.co/IpLeBfyhKL
Central Banks Dominate Ahead of UK Banks, US Tech Earnings
Central banks in focus as UK banks, and US tech giants get set to report https://t.co/zZXdVGgOPE #Fed #BOE #AAPL #NWG
REPLY S.p.A.: Shareholders’ Meeting Approves the 2025 Financial Statements
Reply S.p.A. reported a strong 2025 fiscal year, with consolidated turnover climbing 8% to €2.48 bn (≈$2.71 bn) and net profit rising to €250.9 mn (≈$273 mn). EBITDA reached €467.6 mn (≈$510 mn), up 13.9%, while EBIT grew 18.5% to €397.1 mn (≈$433 mn). The shareholders approved a...
Tesla Spikes 5% on Earnings, Then Slides 8%
$TSLA pumped 5% on earnings yesterday to over $400 and now it's down 4% pre market (8% from the highs) Brutal price action https://t.co/lskX5iVwAN
Adobe: One Of The Cheapest Franchises In Software
Adobe (ADBE) has been upgraded to Strong Buy as the SaaS sell‑off appears overdone, offering a rare valuation discount. The company posted Q1 revenue of $6.4 billion, up 12% year‑over‑year, and set FY guidance of $26.1 billion and $23.5 non‑GAAP EPS. At...
Nokia Q1 Net Sales Rise 4% on AI & Cloud Demand, Shares Jump 8%
Nokia reported a 4% increase in first‑quarter net sales, driven by a 49% jump in AI & cloud revenue and €1 bn of new orders. Adjusted operating profit beat forecasts, sending the stock up 8% to a 16‑year peak.
Taylor Morrison Delivers 2,268 Homes in Q1 2026, Avg Price $578K
Taylor Morrison shipped 2,268 homes in the first quarter of 2026, generating about $1.3 billion in revenue at an average selling price of $578,000. The results showed a dip in volume and margins as the builder leaned more heavily on spec...
Whales Stockpile Energy Stocks While Retail Chases AI
Hey @grok Analyze the last 90 days of billionaire 13F filings. Which sector are the whales quietly loading up on while retail chases the obvious AI names? Top 3 tickers.
Bull of the Day: Chevron Corporation (CVX)
Chevron (CVX), a Zacks Rank #1 integrated energy giant, leveraged its low‑cost Permian base to post a Q4 adjusted EPS of $1.52, beating forecasts, while operating cash flow more than doubled to $10.8 billion. The company raised its dividend 4% to...
Lockheed Martin Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Lockheed Martin posted first‑quarter 2026 sales of $18.0 billion, essentially flat versus the prior year, while net earnings slipped to $1.5 billion ($6.44 per share), down 13% from Q1 2025. Cash from operations fell sharply to $220 million, turning free cash flow negative...
Netflix Launches $25 B Buyback to Lift Share Price
Netflix Authorizes $25 Billion Stock Buyback in Bid to Boost Share Price https://t.co/COT0WpNmfh via @variety
Rogers Boosts Revenue 10% to $5.48 Bn as Media Growth and 5G Investments Reshape Strategy
Rogers Communications posted a 10% revenue increase to $5.48 bn CAD (about $4.0 bn USD), driven largely by an 82% jump in media revenue after closing the Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment deal. Wireless service revenue held steady while equipment sales rose...
Intel's 260% Stock Surge Tied to New CEO and U.S. Stake
Intel's shares have climbed more than 260% in the past year, a rally analysts attribute to a recent change at the top and a nearly 10% stake taken by the U.S. government. The surge underscores how leadership moves can reshape...
Norwegian Cruise Line Posts $453M Adjusted EBITDA, Beats Q1 Guidance
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) delivered adjusted EBITDA of $453 million in Q1 2025, surpassing its $435 million guidance. Net yield rose 1.2% and occupancy held at 101.5% despite a year‑over‑year dip, while the company trimmed its full‑year net‑yield growth outlook to...
IBM Q1 2026 Earnings Surge, Unveils Roadmap for Fault‑Tolerant Quantum Processor by 2029
IBM reported a 9.5% jump in Q1 2026 revenue to $15.9 billion and free cash flow of $2.2 billion, while reaffirming its goal to deliver a large‑scale fault‑tolerant quantum computer by 2029. The earnings call highlighted AI‑driven growth and a quantum processor...
Thryv Posts 41% SaaS Revenue Surge in Q4 2024, Beats Guidance
Thryv announced Q4 2024 SaaS revenue of $104.3 million, a 41% year‑over‑year increase and 20% sequential growth, while its SaaS adjusted gross margin rose to 76%. The results underscore the company’s successful migration from declining marketing services to a high‑margin subscription...
Warren Buffett Has Held American Express for Decades. Should You Own It Too?
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway still owns American Express, a credit‑card issuer that derives 76% of its revenue from transaction fees on high‑spending customers. Over the past decade the company doubled net income to $10.8 billion, while EPS surged from $5.1 to...
SoftBank Seeks $10 B Loan Backed by OpenAI Shares
SoftBank Group Corp. is seeking a $10 billion loan secured by its shares OpenAI https://t.co/38vMHTwsEM