Starbucks (SBUX) reported fiscal first-quarter results that topped analysts’ expectations, sending shares higher in extended trading Tuesday. The coffee giant saw net sales fall 0.3% year-over-year to $9.4 billion, above the analyst consensus compiled by Visible Alpha. Earnings of $780.8 million, or 69 cents per share, declined from $1.02 billion, or 90 cents per share, a year earlier but topped Wall Street projections. Global same-store sales fell 4%, a narrower decline than the 5% drop expected by analys ...

Key TakeawaysInvestors piled back into Nvidia and other AI stocks Tuesday after Monday’s DeepSeek-driven sell-off on concerns about the competitiveness of U.S. firms.Several Wall Street analysts suggested Monday’s sell-off was overblown, offering investors an opportunity to buy the dip, expecting continued strength in demand for advanced U.S. tech. But the dramatic nature of Monday’s market reaction had some analysts tempering their expectations for the shares' recovery. Investors piled back into Nvidia (NV ...

Nvidia’s stock recovered today after a wild Monday.  Shares of the chipmaking giant ended the session up nearly 9%, easily outpacing the rise in the S&P 500. Tuesday’s trading followed a start to the week that marked Nvidia’s (NVDA) worst day in years, as a roughly 17% drop led to a loss of nearly $600 billion in market value.  Some of the questions that led investors to drop Nvidia and, broadly, back away from the AI trade remain. A reassessment of the trajectory of the artificial intelligence business, t ...

Group 1 - Chevron and GE Vernova have partnered with Engine No. 1 to build natural-gas power stations for AI-developing data centers in the U.S. [1][4] - The partnership aims to deliver up to 4 gigawatts (GW) of power, sufficient to power 3 million to 3.5 million homes, with service expected to be online by the end of 2027 [1][4] - The announcement follows the release of a cost-effective AI model by Chinese startup DeepSeek, raising concerns about competition in the AI sector [2][4] Group 2 - Concerns over high costs have negatively impacted shares of nuclear power providers, with Constellation Energy and Vistra each seeing declines of more than 20% [3] - GE Vernova's stock also dropped over 20% on the same day, although it rebounded nearly 2% the following day, while Chevron shares decreased by 1% [3]

Core Insights - Visa is partnering with social media platform X to become the first financial services provider for its upcoming "X Money" feature, which is expected to launch later this year [2][5] - The partnership will enable users to transfer funds from Visa debit cards and bank accounts to "X Money" accounts, facilitating real-time money transfers [3][5] - X's CEO Linda Yaccarino indicated that this partnership is just the beginning, with more announcements regarding X Money expected in 2025 [3][5] Company Developments - The partnership with Visa is aimed at enhancing X's revenue streams, particularly in light of declining ad spending since Elon Musk's acquisition of the platform [5] - X has received licensing to operate as a "money transmitter" in 41 states, which will support its payment processing capabilities [3] - Elon Musk's vision for X includes transforming it into an "everything app," integrating shopping and payment functionalities alongside its social media features [4]

Key TakeawaysGeneral Motors stock was the biggest decliner in the S&P 500 on Tuesday, falling nearly 9% as concerns about the potential impact of tariffs outweighed fourth-quarter revenue and adjusted profit that topped estimates.The automaker posted billions in one-time charges for recent moves like restructuring its China business and halting development of its Cruise robotaxis.GM predicts rising profit in 2025, assuming a "stable policy environment" in North America. General Motors (GM) stock was the big ...

Core Insights - Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) experienced a significant stock increase of over 12%, reaching an all-time high, following the release of better-than-expected earnings and strong future guidance [1][4] Financial Performance - The company reported fourth-quarter earnings per share (EPS) of $2.02, surpassing analyst expectations of $1.50, with revenue rising 13% year-over-year to $3.76 billion, aligning closely with forecasts [2] Demand and Growth Strategy - Royal Caribbean highlighted benefits from higher pricing across all key products and improved onboard revenue, with strong demand reflected in record bookings over a five-week period [3][5] - The company anticipates 23% adjusted earnings growth in 2025, driven by a strategy focused on moderate capacity growth, moderate yield growth, and strong cost discipline [3] - Additionally, Royal Caribbean plans to start taking bookings for new river cruises, set to launch on 10 new ships in 2027 [3][5]

Nvidia’s stock is off to a positive start after a wild Monday.  Shares of the chipmaking giant were recently up about 2%, easily outpacing the slight rise in the S&P 500. The first hours of Tuesday’s session followed a start to the week that marked Nvidia’s (NVDA) worst day in years, as a roughly 17% drop led to a loss of nearly $600 billion in market value.  Some of the questions that led investors to drop Nvidia and, broadly, back away from the AI trade remain. A reassessment of the trajectory of the art ...

Key TakeawaysGeneral Motors posted a surprise net loss for the fourth quarter, but its revenue and adjusted earnings per share beat estimates.The automaker posted billions in one-time charges for recent moves like restructuring its China business and halting development of its Cruise robotaxis.GM predicts rising profits in 2025, assuming a "stable policy environment" in North America. General Motors (GM) posted better fourth quarter revenue and adjusted earnings than analysts had expected, as it recorded bi ...

KEY TAKEAWAYSNvidia and other artificial intelligence stocks at the forefront of the AI revolution are rebounding somewhat in premarket trading Tuesday after a selloff triggered by Chinese startup DeepSeek’s launch of a cutting-edge model at a fraction of the cost of its U.S. rivals.The Chinese company's launch of its low cost R1 model using less advanced chips cast doubt about the high valuation of a swath of stocks.Nvidia called DeepSeek’s AI model an “excellent AI advancement.” Nvidia (NVDA) and other ar ...