• Apr 29, 2025

Analysis-US corporate bond markets betray caution behind recent rebound

(Reuters) -U.S. corporate bond markets are showing signs of caution about the economy and inflation despite a rebound in new issuances and credit spreads in the weeks since President Donald Trump first announced harsh tariffs and then provided temporary relief on them, bond market experts said. Some 15 investment-grade companies, including Google's parent Alphabet, issued new bonds on Monday. In a sign that the administration’s rollbacks on some tariffs had brought back investor appetite, the issuances that raised a total of $18.3 billion saw $95 billion in orders, according to Informa Global Markets data.

• Apr 29, 2025

Why Crown Holdings (CCK) Stock Is Up Today

Shares of metal packaging products manufacturer Crown Holdings (NYSE:CCK) jumped 8.3% in the afternoon session after the company reported a nice "beat and raise" quarter. Crown Holdings blew past analysts' EPS expectations on a smaller revenue beat. Sales rose modestly by 4%, lifted by increased shipments in beverage cans. Looking ahead, the company raised its full-year EPS guidance, which was encouraging. Zooming out, we think this was a good quarter with some key areas of upside.

• Apr 29, 2025

Why CECO Environmental (CECO) Stock Is Trading Up Today

Shares of environmental solutions provider CECO Environmental (NASDAQ:CECO) jumped 18.3% in the afternoon session after the company reported strong first quarter 2025 results: its revenue surged past Wall Street's expectations, and adjusted EPS outpaced forecasts. The real story this quarter was a 40% jump in sales, fueled by record-breaking orders and a backlog that climbed 55%. Full-year guidance remained intact, with CECO expecting roughly 30% revenue growth and a 50% jump in adjusted EBITDA,

• Apr 29, 2025

Why Is Tenet Healthcare (THC) Stock Soaring Today

Shares of hospital operator Tenet Healthcare (NYSE:THC) jumped 12.2% in the afternoon session after the company reported first-quarter 2025 results, which blew past analysts' EPS expectations on a solid revenue beat. Even though total revenue dipped a bit, that was mostly from selling off some hospitals. Looking ahead, Tenet raised its full-year adjusted EPS guidance, while keeping its revenue outlook unchanged, signaling confidence in margin expansion even without top-line acceleration. Overall

• Apr 29, 2025

Why Regeneron (REGN) Stock Is Falling Today

Shares of biotech company Regeneron (NASDAQ:REGN) fell 9.6% in the morning session after the company reported weak first-quarter 2025 results. Its revenue missed significantly, and its EPS fell short of Wall Street's estimates. Revenue declined 4% from the prior year, as Regeneron struggled to offset the double-digit decline in net product sales, including a 29% plunge in legacy EYLEA, despite a 54% jump in EYLEA HD. Overall, this quarter could have been better.

• Apr 29, 2025

Why Regeneron (REGN) Stock Is Falling Today

Shares of biotech company Regeneron (NASDAQ:REGN) fell 9.6% in the morning session after the company reported weak first-quarter 2025 results. Its revenue missed significantly, and its EPS fell short of Wall Street's estimates. Revenue declined 4% from the prior year, as Regeneron struggled to offset the double-digit decline in net product sales, including a 29% plunge in legacy EYLEA, despite a 54% jump in EYLEA HD. Overall, this quarter could have been better.

• Apr 29, 2025

Why UFP Industries (UFPI) Stock Is Down Today

Shares of building materials manufacturer UFP Industries (NASDAQ:UFPI) fell 6.7% in the morning session after the company reported disappointing Q1 2025 results: revenue, EPS, and EBITDA fell short of Wall Street's estimates. Sales declined slightly, driven by lower organic unit sales and modest price declines, with particularly sharp drops in the Retail and Packaging segments, offset only partially by slight growth in Construction. Overall, this was a weaker quarter.

• Apr 29, 2025

Why Leggett & Platt (LEG) Stock Is Up Today

Shares of manufacturing company Leggett & Platt (NYSE:LEG) jumped 29.7% in the afternoon session after the company reported strong first-quarter 2025 results: its revenue was in line with Wall Street's targets, while its EPS topped expectations. Despite the top-line decline, margins improved. That margin expansion, combined with cost control, helped adjusted EPS to clear analyst expectations. Overall, this was a good quarter.

• Apr 29, 2025

Why Leggett & Platt (LEG) Stock Is Up Today

Shares of manufacturing company Leggett & Platt (NYSE:LEG) jumped 29.7% in the afternoon session after the company reported strong first-quarter 2025 results: its revenue was in line with Wall Street's targets, while its EPS topped expectations. Despite the top-line decline, margins improved. That margin expansion, combined with cost control, helped adjusted EPS to clear analyst expectations. Overall, this was a good quarter.

• Apr 29, 2025

Why Is Okta (OKTA) Stock Rocketing Higher Today

Shares of identity management software maker Okta (OKTA) jumped 8.9% in the afternoon session after S&P Dow Jones Indices announced the company would be added to the S&P MidCap 400 before trading opens on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Being included in the index means that Okta will likely be held by many mutual funds and ETFs, which could potentially drive up demand for the stock.