Stock Movers

On this episode of Stock Movers:
- Tesla (TSLA) shares rise after Elon Musk pledges to retreat “significantly” from his US government work to concentrate on the electric-vehicle company as his work with DOGE is “mostly done.”
- Boeing (BA ) shares rise after first-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street's estimates, with a smaller-than-expected adjusted loss per share of 49 cents. The company is ramping up jet production, aiming to raise output of its 737 Max jetliner to 38 jets per month, and later this year, seeking permission to increase to 42 units.
- Philip Morris (PM US) shares gain after the company called off the sale or separation of its $1 billion US cigar business, citing the "current environment." The company is shifting its focus towards smoke-free alternatives, with its smoke-free business accounting for 42% of its first-quarter total net revenue and aiming to generate over two-thirds of its sales from alternative products by 2030.

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On this episode of Stock Movers:
- Tesla (TSLA) shares rise after Elon Musk pledges to retreat “significantly” from his US government work to concentrate on the electric-vehicle company as his work with DOGE is “mostly done.”
- Boeing (BA) shares gain after reporting first-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street's estimates, with a smaller-than-expected adjusted loss per share of 49 cents. Despite challenges from global trade dislocations and tariffs, Boeing's strong start to the year and half-trillion-dollar backlog give it flexibility to navigate the environment, according to CEO Kelly Ortberg.
- AT&T (T) shares rise after the telecom company reported first-quarter results that are seen as positive. The company rolled out fresh promotional offers this year to woo new customers and keep existing ones, including a "customer guarantee" promising better network reliability and customer service.

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On this episode of Stock Movers:  

- Tesla (TSLA) shares are up following yesterday's earnings miss. It's leading gains across the Mag 7 despite first quarter profit and revenue missing expectations. The positive spin is that CEO Elon Musk will spend more time working on Tesla rather than in government.   

- Boeing (BA) shares jumped after reporting first-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street's estimates, with a smaller-than-expected adjusted loss per share of 49 cents. he company is ramping up jet production, aiming to raise output of its 737 Max jetliner to 38 jets per month, and then seeking permission to increase to 42 units later this year.

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On this episode of Stock Movers:   
- AT&T (T) shares are higher with evidence that the provider is luring customers from rivals after Verizon missed on those figures earlier in the week. AT&T reported first quarter wireless postpaid phone net adds of 324,000, topping the analyst consensus estimate of 253,528. It also reiterated its 2025 full-year guidance.   
- Tesla (TSLA) shares are up following yesterday's earnings miss. It's leading gains across the Mag 7 despite first quarter profit and revenue missing expectations. The positive spin is that CEO Elon Musk will spend more time working on Tesla rather than in government.   
- Intel (INTC) is up in premarket trading as it's set to announce plans to cut more than 20% of its staff. The move is part of a bid to streamline management under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan, who took the helm last month. The company is scheduled to report first-quarter results on Thursday, giving Tan an opportunity to lay out more of his strategy.
- SAP (SAP) is up this morning after it reported first quarter profit topping estimates, as it continued to show cloud growth.

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On this episode of Stock Movers:

- SAP shares surge as much as 11%, the most since 2019, after the German software company reported a 29% growth in current cloud backlog on constant-currency terms, indicating resilient demand for its cloud-based software despite growing trade uncertainties. The company beat estimates for profits and free cash flow as its cost cuts starting last year bear fruit.

- Reckitt Benckiser reported lackluster sales growth and said market conditions could affect the timing of its transformation, causing its shares to slide.

- BNP Paribas Exane raised its recommendation on Industria de Diseno Textil to outperform from neutral as the Spanish clothing retailer is well-positioned to weather the tariff crisis.

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On this episode of Stock Movers:

- Tesla (TSLA) backed away from an earlier view for 2025 sales growth and pledged to revisit its outlook next quarter, a sign that tariffs, an aging vehicle lineup and the backlash against Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk are having an impact on the electric-vehicle maker. The company on Tuesday reported adjusted earnings of 27 cents per share for the first quarter, below the average analyst estimate. Tesla omitted an earlier prediction that sales would return to growth for the full year, saying instead that it’s “making prudent investments that will set up” the vehicle business for growth. That will depend on factors including production increases and the “broader macroeconomic environment.” Shares in the EV maker were little changed after the earnings release.

- Equifax (EFX) shares rose the most since November 2022 on the news the credit-reporting agency's first-quarter profit beat estimates. This was despite the Atlanta-based firm declined to raise its guidance, citing the tariff-induced uncertainty in the economy and falling consumer confidence. “Given the strength in the first quarter and our current run rates in key verticals, we would normally be increasing our 2025 revenue and adjusted EPS guidance” Chief Executive Officer Mark Begor said on a call with analysts.

- Northrop Grumman (NOC) reported first-quarter profit that missed analysts’ expectations and cut its earnings forecast for the year as costs mounted for its next-generation B-21 stealth bomber. The shares fell the most since the early days of the pandemic on Tuesday, after Northrop said per-share profit declined by 47% in the first quarter, primarily due to new loss provisions tied to the B-21. Northrop, which for 2023 took a nearly $1.6 billion pretax charge on the program, added $477 million to the tally, as manufacturing costs rose and the company invested in its production systems to speed the program’s ramp-up.

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- 3M (MMM) shares jumped after it stood by its full-year financial guidance while acknowledging new risks from the unfolding trade war, with executives outlining its strategies to manage a turbulent business environment. Tariffs will have a negative impact of as much as 40 cents a share on full-year earnings, the company said Tuesday in a statement as it reported first-quarter results. Still, 3M reaffirmed guidance for 2025 adjusted profit of $7.60 to $7.90 a share.

- Diaper-maker Kimberly-Clark (KMB) lowered profit expectations for the year, citing uncertainty arising from the impact on the global trade war on its costs.The Texas-based manufacturer of diapers and paper towels now sees flat to positive 2025 adjusted operating profit on a constant currency basis, instead of the high single-digit growth rate it forecast in January. “The current environment will now mean greater costs across our global supply chain versus our expectations at the beginning of the year,” Chief Executive Officer Mike Hsu said in a statement announcing first-quarter results.

- Verizon (VZ) shares were lower after it reported a larger-than-expected decline in mobile-phone subscribers in the first quarter, the result of heavy competition and less spending by government agencies. The largest US wireless provider recorded a loss of 289,000 monthly phone subscribers, according to a statement Tuesday, more than the 185,500 loss estimated by analysts on average. That’s a significant reversal from the 568,000 subscribers added in the fourth quarter and more than double the decline recorded at the same point last year. Verizon attributed some of the loss to reductions at some federal agencies, as the Trump administration moves to slash thousands of jobs.

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On this episode of Stock Movers:
- Verizon (VZ) shares fall after the company reported a larger-than-expected decline in mobile-phone subscribers in the first quarter, the result of heavy competition and less spending by government agencies.
- 3M (MMM) shares rise after the company reaffirmed its full-year financial guidance despite acknowledging new risks from the trade war, which is expected to have a negative impact of up to 40 cents a share on full-year earnings.
- Tesla (TSLA) shares rise ahead of earnings. Tesla's stock has plummeted 53% since December, and investors are looking to Elon Musk to inject excitement back into the company when it reports results.

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On this episode of Stock Movers:
- Tesla (TSLA) shares rise ahead of earnings. Tesla's stock has plummeted 53% since December, and investors are looking to Elon Musk to inject excitement back into the company when it reports results.
- Verizon (VZN) shares drop after the telecom company reported a larger-than-expected decline in mobile-phone subscribers in the first quarter, losing 289,000 monthly phone subscribers due to heavy competition and lower spending by government agencies.
- Limberly Clark (KMB) shares fall after the personal care product company cut its year profit outlook, and reported an expected decline in 1Q organic sales. It also sees adjusted operating profit on constant currency basis flat to positive, had seen mid-to-high single-digit growth.

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On this episode of Stock Movers:
- GE Aerospace (GE) is higher this morning after reaffirming its full-year financial outlook, expecting profit and sales to grow this year, driven by demand in the commercial business and cost control efforts. GE Aerospace shares had gained about 6.9% this year through Monday's close, and the company's adjusted first-quarter earnings were $1.49 a share, beating analyst estimates, with sales of $9 billion in line with estimates.
- 3M (MMM) are down in premarket trade after coining the phrase "tariff sensitivity." However, it is standing by its full-year financial guidance while acknowledging new risks from the unfolding trade war, compounding the challenges for Chief Executive Officer William Brown as he tries to turn around the sprawling manufacturer.
- Tesla (TSLA) shares are rebounding this morning after yesterday's slide. It comes ahead of a key earnings report, after Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives said Musk should step back from his government work and focus on Tesla, citing brand damage and a potential 15%-20% permanent demand destruction.
- Verizon (VZ) shares are lower after it reported a larger-than-expected decline in mobile-phone subscribers in the first quarter, losing 289,000 monthly phone subscribers due to heavy competition and lower spending by government agencies. The company's operating revenue increased to $33.5 billion, topping estimates, and adjusted earnings were in line with projections, with a reaffirmed guidance for 2% to 3.5% earnings growth this year.

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