Summary: First Quarter GDP Decline Sparks Recession Warnings The U.S. economy shrank by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025, according to data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis on May 2. The contraction surprised economists, who had forecast modest growth of 0.5%. This is the first negative print since the post-COVID tightening cycle … Read more
Summary: Meta’s Stock Gains as AI Monetization Kicks In Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) closed up 4.3% on May 2, following an impressive Q1 2025 earnings report that reaffirmed the company’s position as an AI-first advertising giant. Investors responded favorably to Meta’s continued success in leveraging artificial intelligence to optimize user engagement, deliver more targeted … Read more
Summary Caterpillar Stock Steadies After Q1 Print Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT), a bellwether for the global industrial economy, held steady on May 1, 2025, closing at $323.58, as investors digested better-than-expected earnings and commentary on regional demand variance. Despite strong U.S. infrastructure tailwinds and oil & gas sector strength, markets remain cautious amid slowing construction … Read more
Summary Qualcomm Stock Holds Ground After Mixed Q2 Earnings Qualcomm (QCOM was in the spotlight on May 1, 2025, as investors digested the company’s latest quarterly earnings and forward guidance. The stock ended the session nearly flat at $134.21, reflecting a cautious but stable market reaction amid shifting sentiment in the semiconductor sector. Although revenue … Read more
Summary Retail Investors Adjust Tactics in Response to Uncertainty As market volatility persists into Q2 2025, retail investors are significantly recalibrating their financial strategies. In contrast to the meme stock and crypto trading frenzy of prior years, this cycle is defined by caution, long-term planning, and greater use of technology to manage risk. According to … Read more
Summary EV Charging Stocks Rally on Government Backing and Sector Momentum The EV charging sector saw a broad rally on May 1, 2025, as the White House unveiled a $2.8 billion funding package aimed at accelerating electric vehicle infrastructure across underserved U.S. regions. The initiative, which includes support for both Level 2 and DC fast … Read more
Summary NVDA Cools Off After Hot Streak — But the AI Story Isn’t Over Nvidia’s stock (NASDAQ: NVDA) pulled back slightly on May 1, 2025, closing down 3.2% to $861.30 after peaking at an all-time high of $889.70 in April. The pullback comes as traders lock in profits and recalibrate expectations ahead of the company’s … Read more
Summary Robinhood’s Q1 Earnings Ignite HOOD Stock Momentum Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) saw a sharp spike in trading volume on May 1, 2025, following its better-than-expected Q1 earnings report. The online brokerage platform reported a 23% year-over-year increase in revenue, driven primarily by a resurgence in retail trading, particularly in crypto, options, and AI-powered … Read more
Summary Dow Jones Ends Slightly Lower Amid Mixed Market Signals The Dow Jones finished the day at 38,662.45, down 0.4%, as the index struggled for direction in the face of divergent earnings results and hawkish Fed speculation. While broader market indices remained largely flat, the Dow lagged due to weakness in industrials and healthcare stocks. … Read more
Summary Microsoft’s Cloud Strength Propels Q1 2025 Results Microsoft reported Q1 earnings that highlighted the continued dominance of its cloud business. While revenue across segments grew moderately, the standout was once again Azure. Segment Breakdown: CEO Satya Nadella emphasized that enterprise demand for cloud-native AI tools — particularly OpenAI-integrated Copilot features in Microsoft 365 — … Read more
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