Key Takeaways EWBC expects 2025 NII growth at or above the top end of the prior stated 4-6%. Revenue growth for 2025 is projected to exceed 6%, up from the earlier mentioned 5-7%. EWBC's clients have mitigated tariff risks through supply-chain diversification and relocation.East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC) provided insight into its strategic growth amid the ongoing uncertainty at the Morgan Stanley US Financials Conference. The company’s CFO, Chris DelMoral Niles, revised its net interest income (NII) and r ...

NVIDIA Corporation NVDA showed off its AI market leadership and growing opportunities for sovereign AI at GTC Paris, an analyst said in a new investor note.The NVDA Analyst: JPMorgan analyst Harlan Sur maintained an Overweight rating on Nvidia with a $170 price target.The Analyst Takeaways: Sur said Nvidia has "strong AI infrastructure deployment" over the next several years."NVIDIA hosted its 2025 GTC Paris keynote to highlight the sovereign AI opportunities in Europe and the AI industrial revolution that ...

Alphabet, Inc. GOOG GOOGL Waymo's robotaxi rides are more expensive than catching a ride from Uber Technologies, Inc. UBER or Lyft, Inc. LYFT, yet demand remains high despite the higher prices. What To Know: Recent data collected by the Obi app — which tracks real-time pricing and wait times for multiple ride-hailing services — was shared with TechCrunch and revealed that Waymo rides were the most expensive. The data showed that in San Francisco, Lyft offered the lowest average fare at $14.44, Uber was next ...

Core Insights - Procter & Gamble (PG) is implementing a significant supply chain overhaul to enhance operational resilience and adapt to market changes, indicating a potential transformation in the consumer staples sector [1][4] Supply Chain Strategy - PG anticipates an annualized cost impact of $1–1.5 billion due to tariffs affecting raw materials, packaging, and finished goods from China, prompting the company to enhance productivity and explore pricing adjustments and sourcing changes [2][9] - The company's strategy emphasizes end-to-end digitization, regionalization of production, and agility, with investments in advanced analytics, real-time inventory tracking, and AI-powered forecasting to improve responsiveness and reduce waste [3][9] Competitive Landscape - Competitors Kimberly-Clark (KMB) and Colgate-Palmolive (CL) are also advancing their supply chain strategies, focusing on nearshoring, real-time inventory optimization, and AI-driven demand forecasting to enhance resilience and agility [5][6][7] Financial Performance - PG's stock has declined approximately 3.9% over the past three months, compared to a 1.6% decline in the industry [8] - The company trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 23.17X, above the industry average of 20.77X, indicating a premium valuation [10] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate projects year-over-year earnings growth of 2.9% for fiscal 2025 and 3.5% for fiscal 2026, with recent estimates remaining unchanged [11]

Key Takeaways Tutor Perini is securing consistent contract wins and ended 1Q25 with a $19.4B record backlog. TPC's 1Q25 revenues and earnings rose 19% and 77% y/y from higher-margin project execution. EPS estimates for 2025 and 2026 rose 14.4% and 10.8% in 60 days, reflecting solid market and project momentum.Shares of Tutor Perini Corporation (TPC) have surged 64.1% over the past three months, outperforming 21.6% growth in the Zacks Building Products - Heavy Construction industry. The stock has also surp ...

There are 973 U.S. firms with operations in Ireland, according to the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland. Members of President Donald Trump's administration have signaled that some of that activity should return to the states. "They have all the IP for all our great tech companies and pharma companies," Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said in an appearance on the All-In podcast in March. "Those things got to end."Companies such as Apple, Microsoft and Pfizer appear to have taken steps to stow intellectu ...

U.S. stocks traded mixed midway through trading, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining around 50 points on Thursday.The Dow traded down 0.03% to 42,852.84 while the NASDAQ gained 0.24% to 19,663.38. The S&P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.26% to 6,038.05.Check This Out: Jim Cramer Is All Aboard Union Pacific, But Shows No Love For Orphan DrugsLeading and Lagging SectorsInformation technology shares jumped by 0.9% on Thursday.In trading on Thursday, industrials stocks fell by 0.5%.Top HeadlineShares of Oracle Corp. OR ...

Group 1 - United Natural Foods Inc (UNFI) reported fiscal Q3 2025 earnings that exceeded expectations, with a quarterly sales increase of 7.5% year-on-year to $8.06 billion, surpassing the analyst consensus estimate of $7.78 billion, driven by a 4% increase in wholesale unit volumes [1] - The adjusted EPS was 44 cents, beating the analyst consensus estimate of 21 cents [1] - The company reiterated its fiscal 2025 sales guidance of $31.3 billion to $31.7 billion, compared to the analyst consensus of $31.57 billion, and reaffirmed adjusted EPS guidance of 70-90 cents against a consensus estimate of 82 cents [2] Group 2 - United Natural Foods maintained its adjusted EBITDA outlook of $550 million to $580 million and announced the termination of a major supply agreement as part of a strategic pruning to enhance profitability [2] - Following the earnings announcement, shares of United Natural Foods fell 2.1% to trade at $21.67 [3] - Analysts adjusted their price targets for United Natural Foods, with BMO Capital lowering it from $32 to $25, Deutsche Bank from $33 to $24, and UBS from $30 to $26 [6]

Key Takeaways LAD acquired two Mercedes-Benz stores in TN and MS, adding $220M in annualized revenues. Year-to-date acquisitions now total $400M in expected annualized revenues for LAD. So far this year, LAD repurchased 729K shares for $230M, with $589M still authorized for buybacks.Lithia Motors, Inc. (LAD) has expanded its presence in the Southeast region by purchasing two Mercedes-Benz stores in Collierville, TN, and Jackson, MS, aiming to increase store density and luxury mix. This marks LAD’s first M ...

Core Insights - General Motors Company (GM) plans to invest approximately $4 billion across three U.S. assembly plants, shifting or expanding production of two vehicles currently made in Mexico amid ongoing trade negotiations and tariffs imposed by the Trump administration [1][3][10] Investment Plans - GM will begin producing gas-powered Chevrolet Blazer and Equinox at two U.S. plants, repurposing an idled Michigan plant for gas-powered SUVs and trucks starting in 2027 [2][5] - The investment will expand GM's U.S. production capacity to over two million vehicles annually by 2027, with specific plants focusing on both gas-powered and electric vehicles [4][10] Production Strategy - The production of the Blazer will fully relocate to the U.S., while Equinox output will supplement existing production in Mexico, which will continue to serve other markets [2][10] - GM's Factory ZERO in Detroit will focus exclusively on electric vehicles, while the Fairfax Assembly in Kansas will begin building the gas-powered Equinox by mid-2027 [4][5] Financial Outlook - GM maintains a capital spending forecast of $10–$11 billion for 2025 and anticipates annual spending of $10–$12 billion through 2027, reflecting a cautious approach to production plans in light of tariffs [6][10] - The company is taking a wait-and-see approach regarding regulatory clarity, with potential international trade agreements providing some reassurance [6] Market Position - GM currently holds a Zacks Rank of 5 (Strong Sell), while other auto stocks like CarGurus, Strattec Security Corporation, and Michelin have better rankings [7]