Good MorningThe S&P 500 resumed its rebound on Thursday after President Trump unveiled the first of what is hoped to be many new trade deals. The deal with the UK keeps the 10% blanket tariff in place but makes allowances for critical UK exports in exchange for concessions. Concessions include broadened and easier access to UK markets. However, there are criticisms, including repeatability. The US has a trade surplus with the UK and is in a position of strength.
The S&P advanced about 1% at the session's high and could continue to advance today. The risk is that resistance remains at the 5700 level and may cap gains for the foreseeable future. In that scenario, the S&P 500 could fall to retest recent lows despite trade deals, and lower lows would be possible. The outlook for S&P 500 earnings declines with each passing day, which is a headwind for market sentiment that may be too strong to withstand. Featured: DOJ Admits It In Court—Your Cash Can Be Seized Without Warning (Ad) 
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In a month when most stocks have been down, Bloomin’ Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: BLMN) has been a standout performer. The stock was up over 17% heading into its first-quarter earnings on May 7. But weak guidance for the current quarter overshadowed a double beat, and BLMN stock fell 4.4%.
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Technology | |
International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE: IBM), a legacy technology sector giant, is attempting to become a leader in enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) adoption by strategically positioning itself as an architect in the current AI revolution.
Following major announcements at its... Read the Full Story |
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Industrials | |
To paraphrase Rockwell Automation’s (NYSE: ROK) CEO, Blake Moret, the company’s home-field advantage ideally positions it to benefit from onshoring U.S. manufacturing. Its manufacturing footprint is North American-centric, with more than 70% located within the continental US. The compa... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | Warren Buffett's largest stock bet ever now tops 29 billion dollars, dwarfing his historic positions in Coca-Cola and Apple.
He built the stake in a company progressives have long targeted for elimination, and regulators have cleared him to own up to 50 percent of shares outstanding.
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Energy | |
Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET) delivered an as-expected earnings report on May 6. The midstream energy company delivered earnings per share of 36 cents on revenue of $21.02 billion.
The bottom line number came in three cents above analysts’ forecasts and was 12.5% higher year-over-year (YO... Read the Full Story |
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Consumer Discretionary | |
Carvana (NYSE: CVNA) is not out of the weeds but is performing well in 2025, accelerating its business turnaround. The Q1 results reveal strengths in consumer markets and rapidly improving profitability, which have it on track to reach lofty new goals. Company execs announced new long-term targe... Read the Full Story |
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Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY) provided investors with a comprehensive update on its progress towards commercializing electric air taxi services during its first-quarter 2025 earnings report and conference call on May 7, 2025.
While the financial results reflected the ongoing investments required ... Read the Full Story |
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Communication Services | |
The management team at AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. (NYSE: AMC) has made several attempts to revive some of the events that took place during 2021. In a period of financial history that will now be referred to as the “meme stock mania,” shares of AMC and other previously disregarded... Read the Full Story |
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Shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Google's parent company, have struggled in 2025, falling over 20% year-to-date and officially entering bear market territory. The tech giant has come under pressure amid shifting investor sentiment and intensifying competition. The latest blow came on May 7, w... Read the Full Story |
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Communication Services | |
Headwinds exist in 2025, and the second half could be rough for many companies. However, leaders like Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) crushed their earnings and guidance forecasts for Q1, suggesting the market correction in H1 is more than an overreaction.
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Industrials | |
Upwork Inc. (NASDAQ: UPWK) experienced a notable stock increase after its first-quarter 2025 financial results exceeded analyst forecasts.
This positive market reaction, driven by robust earnings and an optimistic outlook, highlights the global work marketplace.
While the company's strategies ... Read the Full Story |
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Friday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day GE Vernova LLC, an energy business company, generates electricity. It operates under three segments: Power, Wind, and Electrification. The Power segments generates and sells electricity through hydro, gas, nuclear, and steam power. Wind segment engages in the manufacturing and sale of wind turbine blades; and Electrification segment provides grid solutions, power conversion, solar, and storage solutions. The company was incorporated in 2023 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. | | View Today's Stock Pick |
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