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Snap AR glasses debut sends shares lower on high price tag concerns
Snap Inc (NYSE:SNAP) shares fell about 4% following the company's unveiling of its new augmented reality (AR) glasses, Specs, as investors weighed the high price tag and uncertain consumer demand against the company's long-term vision for wearable computing. The company introduced Specs at the Augmented World Expo in California, positioning the device as its first consumer-facing standalone AR glasses.
SNAP CarMax Drops 7% Despite Earnings Beat, Carvana Tumbles 8% on Used-Car Margin, Credit Fears
Shares of CarMax (NYSE:KMX | KMX Price Prediction) stock are down 7% midday Wednesday near $48.30 after the used-car retailer reported fiscal Q1 2027 results before the open.
KMX Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (RYTM) Discusses Positive Interim Results from Phase 2 Setmelanotide Trial in Prader-Willi Syndrome Transcript
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (RYTM) Discusses Positive Interim Results from Phase 2 Setmelanotide Trial in Prader-Willi Syndrome Transcript
RYTM Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited (NNMTF) Discusses QMS Media Acquisition and Strategic Portfolio Realignment Transcript
Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited (NNMTF) Discusses QMS Media Acquisition and Strategic Portfolio Realignment Transcript
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CarMax, Inc. (KMX) Q1 2027 Earnings Call Transcript
CarMax, Inc. (KMX) Q1 2027 Earnings Call Transcript
KMX 
4 Cosmetics Stocks Worth Watching on Favorable Industry Trends
EL, ELF, HELE and NUS are benefiting from growing skincare demand, product innovation and expanding digital channels.
EL 
Ethereum's next leap in scalability? Glamsterdam upgrade set for Q3 2026
Ethereum's plans for the next major upgrade aim to improve scalability as rollups and institutional demand expand.
Old Bitcoin Holders Are Selling Far Less Than in Previous Cycles, Says K33
Bitcoin rose 6% over the past week and K33 notes that 79% of the circulating supply is held by long-term holders, a historical record. Only 218,421 BTC older than two years were reactivated through June 6, the lowest figure since 2012, indicating reduced selling pressure.
Progressive names new leadership structure as profit jumps
Progressive Corp (NYSE:PGR) reported a 36% surge in monthly net income and announced a leadership shake-up, as Personal Lines President Pat Callahan prepares to retire after nearly 24 years with the insurer. The Cleveland-based auto insurer posted net income of $1.45 billion for the month ended May 31, up from $1.07 billion a year earlier, with earnings per share rising to $2.47 from $1.81.
PGR 
Tetra Tech Wins Four-Year Scotland Excel Consultancy Framework
Tetra Tech secures all nine lots in Scotland Excel's four-year framework, expanding infrastructure and environmental project support.
TTEK 
Beyond Hardware: Software ETFs to Buy in the Next Leg of the AI Boom
Software-focused ETFs are gaining attention as AI adoption boosts demand for enterprise applications, cloud services, and cybersecurity.
IGPT 
FIS Expands Commercial Lending Suite With New Loan Trading Solution
Fidelity National launches Trade & Distribution Manager to automate secondary loan trading, expanding its lending suite as demand grows for integrated lending tech.
FIS 
Planet Labs vs. Rocket Lab: Which Space Stock Has an Edge?
RKLB has an edge over PL as price performance, growth estimates, defense demand, backlog visibility and vertical integration support its growth.
PL 
Can Anysphere Buyout Drive SPCX Further After a Blockbuster IPO?
SpaceX's $60B Anysphere deal could boost its enterprise AI push after a $75B IPO, but execution risks and Cursor growth remain key tests.
SPCX 
Implied Volatility Surging for Axos Financial Stock Options
Investors need to pay close attention to AX stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
AX 
Are Industrial Markets Likely to Drive Strong Growth for VSH in 2026?
Vishay's industrial segment gains momentum in Q1 2026, with AI infrastructure, smart-grid demand, and power investments emerging as key growth drivers.
VSH 
Can Defense Contracts Help Fuel Boeing's Next Phase of Growth?
BA's defense unit posts 21% revenue growth, $9B in orders and an $86B backlog, signaling a bigger role in Boeing's recovery strategy.
BA 
ETFs in Spotlight as Japan's May Exports Jump 17%, Beating Estimates
Japan's May exports jump double-digit, led by AI-driven chip demand and auto shipments, putting Japan-focused ETFs in focus.
BBJP 
Here's How IonQ's Commercialization and Cost Discipline Drive Growth
IONQ advances commercialization with a presold 256-qubit system and cost-efficiency goals, even as heavy R&D spending keeps EBITDA losses elevated.
IONQ 
Cytokinetics Gains 18.4% Year to Date: How to Play the Stock?
CYTK has gained 18.4% YTD as Myqorzo's FDA approval, early launch momentum, and expanding market opportunities fuel investor interest.
CYTK 
Rubrik Deserves A Better Valuation
Rubrik's end-to-end solutions in cyber resilience gives it significant competitive advantages. Exploding Agentic AI growth and the resulting cyber attack exposure is a huge catalyst for Rubrik. It has shown outstanding operating metrics with a NRR of 120%, making nonsense of the SaaSmageddon narrative.
RBRK 
Tesla stock slips below $400: why upbeat EV sales estimates are not helping
Tesla stock (TSLA) edged lower in early trading on Wednesday, even as analysts projected stronger-than-expected second-quarter results and new data from Europe highlighted growing adoption of the company's Full Self-Driving software. Shares of the electric-vehicle maker fell 1.6% to $398.66 in early trading.
TSLA 
Essex Property Trust: AI Is Boosting Bay Area Rents, But Valuation Still Matters
Essex Property Trust is optimally positioned to benefit from the AI-driven demand surge and severe housing supply constraints in Northern California. Q1 2026 results showed leading same-property NOI growth in Northern California, with Santa Clara, San Mateo, and San Francisco outperforming the portfolio average. ESS maintains a healthy, investment-grade balance sheet and has actively acquired high-quality Northern California assets, reinforcing its exposure to structural and cyclical tailwinds.
ESS 
PayPal Deepens Venmo Integration: Can It Transform Digital Commerce?
Venmo's global expansion and rising merchant checkout adoption strengthen PYPL's growth strategy as monetized products drive higher payment activity.
PYPL 
New Qwen Models Fuel BABA's Robotics Ambitions: Hold the Stock Now?
Alibaba's new Qwen-Robot push deepens its AI-cloud strategy, but rising costs, valuation premium and volatility raise questions about near-term upside.
BABA 
ASML CEO on AI Demand, Data Centers in Space and Musk's Terafab
ASML Holding NV CEO Christophe Fouquet says the demand for AI infrastructure is still "enormous" and discusses the potential for data centers in space. Speaking during an interview on Bloomberg Television, Fouquet also says the company has to make sure it doesn't experience supply constraints when servicing new projects such as on Elon Musk's Terafab.
ASML 
US crude inventories decline for tenth week to over 20-year low, EIA says
U.S. crude oil inventories fell for a 10th straight week last week as demand surged, pushing total stockpiles to their lowest level since 1985 as the Iran war continues to upend global energy markets, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said on Wednesday.
BNO 
Do Options Traders Know Something About A. O. Smith Stock We Don't?
Investors need to pay close attention to AOS stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
AOS 
ADI vs. ALAB: Which AI Semiconductor Stock is a Better Buy?
Analog Devices combines AI-driven communications growth with diversified end markets, while Astera Labs' rapid expansion faces premium valuation and rising competition.
ADI 
Allbirds Changes Name To Smartbird—Stock Skyrockets Again After AI Pivot
Allbirds began as a footwear manufacturer whose wool sneakers surged in popularity with San Francisco's tech workers and executives a decade ago. The company was valued at $4 billion after an IPO in November 2021, but sales began falling during the pandemic.
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