Stock Movers

-Broadcom (AVGO) is up today ahead of earnings this week. Bloomberg Intelligence analysts are expecting the software giant to post slightly better results and guidance led by strength in AI. -Moderna (MRNA) share rose after the drugmaker won FDA approval for its second-generation Covid vaccine. The company’s second-generation vaccine is cleared for all adults over 65 and anyone over 12 who h...

On this episode of Stock Movers: - BioNTech (BNTX) shares rise after Bristol-Myers Squibb said it will pay BioNTech SE as much as $11.1 billion to license a next-generation cancer drug. The deal includes a $1.5 billion upfront payment, $2 billion in installments through 2028, and up to $7.6 billion in milestone payments, with the partners splitting development and manufacturing costs and profits e...

On this episode of Stock Movers: - Boeing (BA) shares gain after BofA Global Research upgraded the planemaker to buy from neutral, with analyst Ronald Epstein writing that company’s “aircraft emerged as the favored trade tool for the Trump administration in recent trade deals.” - Moderna (MRNA) shares rise after the drugmaker won FDA approval for its second-generation Covid vacci...

On this episode of Stock Movers: - US Steel (X) shares are weaker this morning on news that President Trump is threatening to raise steel and aluminum tariffs. President Trump announced that he would increase tariffs on steel and aluminum to 50% from 25%, saying the move would help protect American workers. The deal would ensure the iconic American firm remains US-owned and operated, with Trump pr...

On this episode of Stock Movers:  - US Steel (X) shares are weaker this morning on news that President Trump is threatening to raise steel and aluminum tariffs. President Trump announced that he would increase tariffs on steel and aluminum to 50% from 25%, saying the move would help protect American workers. The deal would ensure the iconic American firm remains US-owned and operated, with Tr...

On this episode of Stock Movers:  -  European defense stocks are outperforming this morning as the UK plans to spend £1.5 billion to build six munitions factories, expand its fleet of attack submarines and invest in its nuclear deterrent.  - Global stocks started the new month under pressure as a flare-up in global trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainty dampened investors...

- Ulta Beauty (ULTA) shares surged the most since 2020 after delivering first-quarter results that topped Wall Street estimates, signaling that shoppers are buying up beauty products despite growing economic concerns. Profit last quarter was $6.70 a share, the company said Thursday after markets closed, beating analyst expectations for $5.80. Comparable sales were also higher than expected. The co...

On this episode of Stock Movers:   Listen for comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the US market close as heard on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Scarlet Fu, Carol Massar and Jess Menton. Ulta Beauty (ULTA) shares surged the most since 2020 after delivering first-quarter results that topped Wall Street estimates, signaling that shoppers are buying...

On this episode of Stock Movers: - Gap (GAP) shares sink after the company predicted a tariff impact of up to $300 million and revealed weakness at Banana Republic and Athleta. The retailer reiterated its guidance for sales and operating income this year, but this does not include the potential impact of tariffs, and has strategies to mitigate more than half of the tariff cost. - Costco Wholesale...

On this episode of Stock Movers: - Ulta Beauty (ULTA) shares leap as much as 16% on Friday, the most intraday since November 2020, after the cosmetics retailer boosted its earnings per share forecast for the full year. Analysts flag strong execution at the company, with Citi noting that competitive pressures from new points of distribution, like Sephora, is abating. - Cooper Cos (COO) shares slump...

On this episode of Stock Movers: - Dell Technologies (DELL) is higher this morning after reporting a profit outlook for the year that beat analysts' estimates. The company reported a significant increase in orders for servers to run AI networks, with $12.1 billion in AI orders in the quarter ended May 2, surpassing the entirety of shipments in all of FY25. Dell expects profitability to improve in...

On this episode of Stock Movers:  - Dell Technologies (DELL) is higher this morning after reporting a profit outlook for the year that beat analysts' estimates. The company reported a significant increase in orders for servers to run AI networks, with $12.1 billion in AI orders in the quarter ended May 2, surpassing the entirety of shipments in all of FY25. Dell expects profitability to impro...

On this episode of Stock Movers:   - Sanofi shares fall following mixed results of its experimental drug for a deadly lung condition.   - M&G's shares gain as much as 8.6% to reach the highest since June 2021, after Dai-ichi Life Holdings said it will acquire a 15% stake in the UK life insurer.  - Asian clothing-related stocks slip, amid broad market weakness, after Gap reported...

On this episode of Stock Movers: - Costco Wholesale Corp. (COST) posted better-than-expected earnings in the third quarter, a sign that the nation’s largest club chain is flexing its scale and devoted following to navigate tariffs and other forces of economic turbulence. The retailer said it generated earnings per share of $4.28 for the quarter ended May 11, above what Wall Street analysts w...

On this episode of Stock Movers: - Best Buy (BBY) reduced its sales and profit outlook in response to US tariffs, sending shares lower. But in a sign of the trade war’s volatility, that forecast might soon be outdated after a US court on Wednesday struck down many of President Donald Trump’s levies. For what it’s worth, the company said comparable sales for the year will gain as...

On this episode of Stock Movers: -Tesla (TSLA) shares rise as the company begins its long-awaited robotaxi service in Austin on June 12th, sources tell Bloomberg. The date was discussed internally and could still change. The company this week operated a test vehicle on public roads in Austin with no one in the driver’s seat for the first time, according to the person. United Airlines (UAL) s...

On this episode of Stock Movers: - JetBlue (JBLU) shares rise after the airline agreed to a partnership with United Airlines that will allow travelers to use loyalty points and book flights across both carriers. The partnership, called the Blue Sky alliance, will give United access to JetBlue's JFK flight slots for up to seven daily round trips starting in 2027. - Elf Beauty (ELF) shares surge aft...

On this episode of Stock Movers: - Nvidia (NVDA) shares are higher this morning after a positive earnings report showing it expects revenue of about $45 billion in the second fiscal quarter, despite new export restrictions costing about $8 billion in Chinese revenue. Nvidia is ramping up production of its latest semiconductor design, Blackwell, and is offering its chips as part of whole computer s...

On this episode of Stock Movers:  - Nvidia (NVDA) shares are higher this morning after a positive earnings report showing it expects revenue of about $45 billion in the second fiscal quarter, despite new export restrictions costing about $8 billion in Chinese revenue. Nvidia is ramping up production of its latest semiconductor design, Blackwell, and is offering its chips as part of whole comp...

On this episode of Stock Movers:   -  Adidas and Puma shares rallied as a US court blocked many of President Trump's tariffs on imports from dozens of countries. The stocks had slumped in April on concern over tariffs on clothing items imported from Asia. - Luxury stocks including LVMH gained on hopes that the court ruling on tariffs would benefit demand for high-end goods. That was...

On this episode of Stock Movers:   Listen for comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the US market close as heard on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Alix Steel, Scarlet Fu, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Air taxi maker Joby (JOBY) shares were up today on the news that Toyota invested $250 million in the company. The investment, originally expected to...

On this episode of Stock Movers: - Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) shares jumped after the retailer upped its full-year outlook, suggesting confidence in its ability to navigate the changing tariff landscape. The fashion retailer now sees full year net sales growth of 3% to 6% up from its estimate of 3% to 5% in March. This included approximately $50 million of tariff expenses.  - GameStop (GME...

On this episode of Stock Movers: - Fair Isaac Corp. (FICO) shares snap five days of losses, after Baird raised the recommendation on the credit analytics firm to outperform from neutral, saying the recent regulatory risk driven pullback returns shares to valuation that can “enable good multi-year upside.” - Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) shares surge after the retailer raised its full-y...

On this episode of Stock Movers: - Macy's (M) shares rise after the company posted better-than-expected quarterly results, with comparable-store sales falling less than analysts had anticipated and revenue of $4.6 billion surpassing the average estimate. The company maintained its sales outlook for the current year, despite new tariffs and moderation in consumer discretionary spending, and anticip...

On this episode of Stock Movers: Macy’s (M) posted better-than-expected quarterly results — a sign the department-store operator’s strategy of focusing on its best-performing locations is starting to pay off despite weakening consumer sentiment and tariff volatility. Comparable-store sales in the fiscal quarter ended May 3 fell less than analysts had anticipated, the company repo...