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Yahoo
21 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Dollar Tree, Lululemon, layoffs, and jobs numbers: What to watch in the stock market this week
It's a new month, and investors are heading into it amid fresh inflation data and rising pessimism that's dominating headlines. With the Fed's next meeting now just weeks away, all eyes will be on Friday's jobs report, which could shape expectations for rate cuts this summer. At the same time, President Trump's legal battles continue to reverberate throughout the market, just as a whopping 83% of of CEOs say they're bracing for a downturn. Add in jobs data and earnings from a host of consumer names like Lululemon (LULU), MongoDB (MDB), HP (HPQ), and Dollar Tree (DLTR), and the first week of June looks unlikely to be lacking in storylines. Here's what to watch: Campbell's Company – parent of popular shelf staples including Prego and Goldfish – will release earnings before the market opens, with a conference call scheduled for 8:00 a.m. ET. Analysts are expecting revenue of approximately $2.43 billion, reflecting 2% growth. On the macro side, at 10:00 a.m. ET, the U.S. Census Bureau will release the April 2025 Construction Spending report. This data provides insights into the health of the construction sector, which can influence economic growth projections and decision-making in closely related industries from real estate to manufacturing. Tuesday brings a greater mix of significant earnings reports and economic data releases that could sway market sentiment. Cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike (CRWD) will share Q1 2026 earnings after the market closes. Analysts are closely watching for updates following the company's recent announcement to cut approximately 5% of its workforce in one more corporate bid for AI-flavored 'operational efficiency.' HP and Dollar General (DG) also report. The discount retailer is mid-turnaround, with its stock price recovering around 30% this year but still well off 52-week highs. Looking to the hard-economics side, expect BLS data on job opening and labor turnover at 10:00 a.m., alongside the Census Bureau's Factory Orders and the OECD's globe-spanning Economic Outlook. Wednesday brings another dose of retail and tech earnings. Dollar Tree will report before the bell. With roughly 40% of its inventory sourced from China, investors will parse the results for tariffs' effects on retail. After the close, MongoDB and Five Below (FIVE) release their results, too. MongoDB's earnings will offer a read on enterprise software spending amid a 40% drop in the company's stock price since last year. Five Below's report should reveal whether tween-and-teen discretionary spending on pool noodles, inflatable chairs, and Disney-branded collectibles is still chugging along. Economic data hits early, with the ADP private payrolls report for May landing around 8:15 a.m. ET, an important preview of government jobs numbers due later in the week. At 9:45 a.m., the final read on S&P Global's U.S. Services PMI offers a snapshot of activity in the economy's biggest sector, followed at 10:00 by the Census Bureau's manufacturing shipments and inventory data. Thursday's earnings lineup features Lululemon and DocuSign, both reporting after the bell. Lululemon's results will shed light on a very important athleisure-maxi-dress debate (subject of much TikTok controversy), as well as international growth and inventory levels. DocuSign, meanwhile, will be watched for clues on whether demand for e-signatures and contract management is holding up in a tight corporate spending environment. Analysts expect modest growth but remain wary of margin pressures and customer churn. The macro calendar launches at 8:30 a.m. ET with revised productivity and labor cost data for Q1, which gives context regarding wage-inflation trends. Also at 8:30, the Census Bureau's international trade report for April provides a look at goods and services flows amid the trade wars. Both reports could sway expectations heading into Friday's closely watched jobs release. Friday is a pivotal day for markets. No major earnings releases are scheduled, but the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the May Employment Situation report at 8:30 a.m. ET. Expect a comprehensive look at job growth, unemployment rates, and the overall health of the job market. For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
The Cooper Companies (COO) Surpasses Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
The Cooper Companies (COO) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.96 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.93 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.85 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 3.23%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this surgical and contact lens products maker would post earnings of $0.92 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.92, delivering no surprise. Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times. The Cooper Companies , which belongs to the Zacks Medical - Dental Supplies industry, posted revenues of $1 billion for the quarter ended April 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.67%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $942.6 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters. The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call. The Cooper Companies shares have lost about 12.9% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 0.1%. While The Cooper Companies has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock? There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately. Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions. Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for The Cooper Companies: mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $1.05 on $1.07 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $3.98 on $4.12 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year. Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Medical - Dental Supplies is currently in the top 34% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1. One other stock from the broader Zacks Medical sector, Plus Therapeutics (PSTV), is yet to report results for the quarter ended March 2025. This developer of cell therapies is expected to post quarterly loss of $0.17 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +77.3%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. Plus Therapeutics' revenues are expected to be $1.85 million, up 10.1% from the year-ago quarter. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report The Cooper Companies, Inc. (COO) : Free Stock Analysis Report Plus Therapeutics, Inc. (PSTV) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Post Malone Gets Emotional After Jelly Roll Delivers Touching Speech During Live Show
Post Malone Gets Emotional After Jelly Roll Delivers Touching Speech During Live Show originally appeared on Parade. American singer and rapper Post Malone has a true friend in artist Jelly Roll, and the internet is swooning over their heartfelt stage interaction that proves it. In April 2025 Malone, who's real name is Austin Post, kicked off his eighth concert tour for his sixth studio album, "F-1 Trillion," inviting Jelly Roll along for the 25-city tour. During the tour run, Jelly Roll spoke directly to Malone onstage in front of a sold-out audience with a truly heartfelt speech. "I tell you where you're supposed to be, you're supposed to be on your first sold out stadium tour, because you are one of the most humble humans I've ever met," began Jelly Roll. "You are one of the most gracious people I've ever met, you are one of the best songwriters I've ever met, one of the best fathers I've ever met, you're a great [redacted] son, you are the [redacted] man, you earned this and you deserve this Austin. Turn around and look at what you've done..." In the clip, Malone is seen smiling from ear to ear and bending over repeatedly at the stream of compliments, he even posted the above video with the caption:"The world needs more Jelly Rolls. Love you bubba." Fans were totally smitten with the interaction, both in attendance at the show and in the comments. "The two most humble men are best friends and I love this," wrote one fan. "Jelly pouring into that cup . You did it Austin," cheered his Country era, Malone collaborated with Jelly Roll in 2024 on the hit single "Losers" where the two paid homage to their "outcast" followers. Catch the act across the U.S. all summer long until their tour deports across the pond to London come September. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Post Malone Gets Emotional After Jelly Roll Delivers Touching Speech During Live Show first appeared on Parade on May 30, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
Irish Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Irish Times
Irish home loans increase by €245 million in April
House purchasing loans increased by €245 million in April in line with a steady increase since May 2024, according to data released by the Central Bank. Its money and banking statistics show that on an annual basis, there was an increase in overall lending to households of €4 billion, or 3.9 per cent, in the 12 months to the end of April. This was mainly led by loans for house purchase, which increased by €3.4 billion, or 4 per cent. Similarly, consumer credit increased by €153 million, with annual flows worth €876 million in the year. Other forms of loans to households continued a downward trend, down €65 million on a monthly basis and €274 million annually. READ MORE Net lending to households was €333 million in April 2025, down from €625 million in the previous month, which the Central Bank said was 'mostly driven by loans for house purchase as well as the float in loans for consumption'. Over the month of April, household deposits recorded a net flow of more than €1.7 billion, which the Central Bank said was 'significantly higher' than the €409 million recorded in March. In annual terms, net household deposits increased by €9.7 billion, or 6.3 per cent, to reach almost €164 billion. Overnight deposits were €2.5 billion during the period, which the Central Bank said was 'significantly higher' than in the prior month. 'This represents the highest annual flow in the year so far after recording two successive slowdowns,' it said. Deposits from non-financial corporations (NFCs) turned positive last month, driven by medium and short-term loans, for a total positive flow of €381 million. Long-term loans, on the other hand, dropped €26 million in the month. In the first quarter of the year, the net asset value of Irish resident investment and money market funds decreased for the first time since Q3 2022, dropping to €4,945 billion. A €56 billion decrease in the net asset value from the final quarter in 2024 to the first three months of the year was due to 'significant negative revaluations, which were partially offset by transaction inflows', the Central Bank said. Equity firms dropped the most, down €49 billion, whereas other, mixed, hedge and real estate funds dropped less than €10 billion. Going against the trend, bond funds increased by €8 billion, and money market funds stayed static at the same level as the previous quarter.
Entrepreneur
3 days ago
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Apple Stock Could Rally After Tariffs Are Blocked By Court
This story originally appeared on MarketBeat The market appears to have reached its limit regarding the level of uncertainty it can tolerate regarding trade tariffs implemented by President Trump during the so-called 'Liberation Day' of April 2025. However, markets aren't as powerful as the United States economy itself. [content-module:CompanyOverview|NASDAQ:AAPL] Now that the latter is starting to see the effects of this uncertainty, new action has been taken to try to relieve consumers and businesses alike. A federal court has ruled in favor of the Emergency Powers Law, stating that the President cannot impose trade tariffs without first meeting certain conditions. A three-judge panel reached a consensus that these Liberation Day tariffs have exceeded the administration's authority to act on the nation's trade policies and other such issues, and whether that ruling holds is now up for debate. Whatever happens from here will likely deliver more volatility to the economy and the S&P 500. Still, investors could (and should) take advantage of a very small window of opportunity before it's gone. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) has sold off recently due to President Trump's imposition of a 25% tariff on all Apple products not produced in the United States. It turns out this tariff is part of the broader blockade ruled by this court. Can Apple Make It Back Higher? As this technical analysis suggests, Apple stock would first need to return to a 20% discount from its 52-week high price, which currently stands at around $208 per share. Given that Apple has somewhat recovered back to this key technical level, the stakes are higher than ever for investors to unpack the market's behavior. Whatever the action brings at the $208 mark will be key to Apple's future and likely the rest of the technology sector. One thing investors must watch for, above all else, is the level of volume traded around this zone relative to the average volume. As of today, Apple stock's average daily volume stands at roughly 56 million shares, providing investors with a benchmark for comparison moving forward. When Apple stock nears the $208 mark, investors should watch for a significant increase in volume, which indicates additional market interest in restoring Apple to its former glory. Of course, that behavior could be significantly affected by further developments in this court ruling, whether the administration finds other loopholes to maintain the current trade policy trajectory or not or whether China decides to follow through on its retaliation for the former tariff proposals from the United States. Most investors are unaware of all of these factors; however, if Apple's volume shows up around this $208 per share level, it is likely that some institutions (so-called 'Smart Money') already have the legal and economic insights necessary to make these decisions. Clues Starting to Come In Some institutional players have already jumped the gun on this theme, as those from Jones Financial Companies have increased their holdings in the stock by 31.6% as of the day the court ruling was made. Without much more context than this, investors could begin to connect the dots on the institutional thinking for Apple. It's only a matter of time, hence the small window of opportunity, before other big players catch onto this trend, knowing that Apple is one of the biggest names in the consumer and technology sector, which could very well be supported in this way. Other factors could've helped these buyers in their decision as well. Apple has what most value investors would call a business 'moat,' something that will come in handy if these tariffs are kept in place. [content-module:Forecast|NASDAQ:AAPL] This strength is directly evident in the company's financials, which boast nothing short of pricing power and market share dominance. With a net income margin as high as 24.3%, Apple could easily navigate a world where tariffs remain in place. Surely, this would have some effect on the company's bottom-line earnings, but nothing that the massive free cash flow this behemoth generates couldn't absorb. Dan Ives from Wedbush reiterated his Outperform rating on Apple stock earlier in May 2025, citing no issues with the escalations between the United States and China. The stock received a new optimistic rating and a price target set at $270 per share, calling for as much as a 35% upside from its current price. 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