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Gap Stock Crashes on Flat Sales Forecast, Tariff Warning

1 week ago | schaeffersresearch.com | Jake Scott

Gap Inc (NYSE:GAP) stock is freefalling, last seen down 19.7% to trade at $22.49, after the apparel retailer issued lackluster current-quarter guidance. The company forecast flat sales for the current quarter, falling short of Wall Street’s modest growth expectations. The weak outlook is overshadowing what was otherwise a strong first-quarter. Gap beat earnings and revenue estimates, reporting 51 cents per share on $3.46 billion in revenue.
Tariffs, Bond Yields Spark Volatility After Memorial Day

1 week ago | schaeffersresearch.com | Jake Scott

Cautious Fed commentary also weighed Wall Street lost steam due to higher bond yields and tariff concerns Stocks came out of the holiday gate strong this week, bolstered by stabilizing consumer confidence and upbeat economic readings. However, momentum fizzled midweek as cautious Federal Reserve commentary and rising bond yields weighed on sentiment. Investors also contended with ongoing tariff volatility, which sparked sharp moves in both directions across sectors.
Indexes Move Higher as Economic Data Rolls In

1 week ago | schaeffersresearch.com | Laura McCandless

The Nasdaq Composite Index (IXIC) is up triple digits midday, with help from Nvidia's (NVDA) post-earnings rally, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) and S&P 500 Index (SPX) sport more muted gains. Much of today's focus is directed toward the White House, after the U.S. Court of International Trade blocked reciprocal tariffs. Meanwhile, there is plenty of economic data to unpack, including slightly higher-than-expected weekly jobless claims.
Options Traders Blast Nvidia Stock After Upbeat Results

1 week ago | schaeffersresearch.com | Laura McCandless

Semiconductor darling Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) was last seen up 4.2% at $140.51, after the company's better-than-expected first-quarter earnings and revenue results. The data center division, which includes artificial intelligence (AI) chips and related parts, grew 73% year over year, but the company still predicted an $8 billion impact to revenue in the second quarter due to China's new export rules. Analysts chimed in with bull notes after the results.
elf Beauty Stock Pops on Rhode Deal, Earnings Beat

1 week ago | schaeffersresearch.com | Jake Scott

elf Beauty Inc (NYSE:ELF) is surging 31.1% to $118.63, after announcing a $1 billion acquisition of Rhode, the skincare brand founded by Hailey Bieber. The deal will help elf Beauty expand its skincare footprint and appeal to higher-income consumers.
Major Indexes Slip as Investors Await Economic Insight

1 week ago | schaeffersresearch.com | Laura McCandless

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) is down triple digits midday, while the S&P 500 Index (SPX) and Nasdaq Composite Index (IXIC) sit modestly lower as well. Investors are awaiting insight from the Federal Open Market Committee's (FOMC) May meeting minutes, due out at 2 p.m. ET, as well as Nvidia's (NVDA) earnings after the close. In the meantime, there are plenty of quarterly results to unpack, while rising bond yields provides some broader pressure.
Box Stock Hits Record High as Sector Peer Gaps Lower

1 week ago | schaeffersresearch.com | Fernanda Horner

Cloud stocks Box Inc (NYSE:BOX) and Okta Inc (NASDAQ:OKTA) are staging opposite post-earnings reactions. While both companies beat earnings and revenue estimates for the first quarter, the former raised its 2026 profit and revenue guidance, while the latter maintained its annual revenue prediction due to uncertainty and macroeconomic risks. BOX is up 17.3% to trade at $36.88 at last glance, and earlier hit a record high of $37 on its way to its biggest single-day percentage gain since March 2020.
Vail Resorts Stock Surges Amid C-Suite Shakeup

1 week ago | schaeffersresearch.com | Laura McCandless

Shares of Vail Resorts Inc (NYSE:MTN) are up 14.7% at $173.80 at last glance, after Rob Katz -- Vail's CEO from 2006 to 2021 and the mastermind behind Epic Pass -- was tapped to reclaim the position, replacing Kirsten Lynch. In response, J.P. Morgan upgraded the ski resort name to "neutral" from "underweight," while BofA Global Research lifted its price target to $175 from $160. Today's pop has MTN trading at its highest levels since January, though the stock is still down 7.2% year-to-date.
3 Retail Stocks Set to Soar After Earnings

1 week ago | schaeffersresearch.com | Jake Scott

Retailers are shaking up Wall Street, with earnings reports from Macy’s Inc (NYSE:M), Abercrombie & Fitch Co (NYSE:ANF), and Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc (NYSE:DKS) offering mixed signals on the impact of tariffs, consumer demand, and operational resilience. Macy’s reported adjusted first-quarter earnings of 16 cents per share on revenue of $4.60 billion, topping Wall Street expectations. Still, the company cut its full-year profit forecast, citing tariff hikes and heavier promotions.
Stock Futures Flat Ahead of Fed Meeting Minutes

1 week ago | schaeffersresearch.com | Fernanda Horner

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