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Should You Add ANET Stock to Your Portfolio Ahead of Q1 Earnings?

ANET heads into Q1 earnings with strong AI networking momentum, XPO platform launch, and rising estimates, though premium valuation clouds the outlook.

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Ironman Provides Update on 2026 Q1 Filings and Announces Adoption of Advance Notice Policy

LANGLEY, BC – TheNewswire - May 1st, 2026 – Ironman International Ltd. ( TSXV: IMI ) ( OTCQB: IMITF ) (" Ironman " or the " Company ") announces that its application for a management cease trade order (" MCTO ") under National Policy 12-203 – Management Cease Trade Orders (" NP 12-203 "), as previously announced i n a news release dated April 29, 2026, has been accepted by the British Columbia Securities Commission (the " BCSC "). The MCTO was issued by the BCSC, effective as of April 30, 2026, in connection with the delay by the Company in filing its interim financial statements and accompanying management's discussion and analysis and related CEO and CFO certificates for the period ended February 28, 2026 (collectively, the " Q1 Filings "). The delay is due to (i) the short time frame between the deadline for the Q1 Filings of April 29, 2026, and the filing of the Company's annual financial statements and accompanying management's discussion and analysis for the financial year ended November 30, 2025, which were filed on April 13, 2026, (ii) a change in accounting operating systems, and (iii) a recent change in accounting personnel.   The Company expects to file the Q1 Filings as soon as they are available and by no later than May 15, 2026. The Company will issue a news release once the Q1 Filings have been filed. Until the Company files the Q1 Filings, it will comply with the alternative information guidelines set out in NP 12-203, including the issuance of bi-weekly default status reports in the form of news releases. The Company confirms as of the date of this news release that there has been no material change in the information contained in the Company's news release issued April 29, 2026, and there is no other material information concerning the affairs of the Company that has not been generally disclosed.

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Monolithic Power's Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates on Solid Revenue Growth

MPWR beats Q1 estimates as AI-driven enterprise data demand fuels 26% revenue growth, with strong gains in communications and networking segments.

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Chevron Q1 beats EPS estimates, shares slip 1% on profit weakness

Elevated oil prices, partially linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran, helped Chevron top Wall Street's first-quarter earnings estimates on Friday, driven by strong results from its upstream business. The company significantly surpassed expectations, reporting adjusted earnings of $1.41 per share, beating the LSEG consensus estimate of 95 cents.

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Blue Owl: Give Two Hoots To The Bear Thesis

Blue Owl Capital Inc. delivered strong quarterly results, highlighted by $11 billion in new equity commitments and robust AUM growth. Despite the retail capital slowdown, institutional flows remain strong, and OWL raised its dividend and executed share repurchases. We review the quarter and tell you why we remain bullish.

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Alphabet is winning the AI revolution. Here's how Mike Khouw is trading it

The takeaway could not have been clearer: Alphabet isn't just surviving the AI revolution — in many ways, it's leading it.

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Spirit Airlines Stock Plummets Below $1. The Budget Carrier Faces Potential Collapse.

Spirit approached the federal government for a $500 million bailout. A report claims the talks have stalled.

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WH Group Limited (WHGLY) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

WH Group Limited (WHGLY) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (SHEN) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (SHEN) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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NPK International Inc. (NPKI) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

NPK International Inc. (NPKI) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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Stryker Q1 Earnings & Sales Miss Estimates on Cyber Disruption

SYK misses Q1 earnings and revenue estimates as a cyber incident disrupts production, dents margins, and slows growth despite gains across key segments.

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UnitedHealth Pops 14.5% After Q1 Beat: Still a Buy or Too Late Now?

UNH surges 14.5% after a Q1 earnings beat and raised 2026 outlook, but membership declines, DOJ probes and valuation concerns could cap the rally.

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Should You Add LUMN Stock to Your Portfolio Pre-Q1 Earnings?

Lumen Technologies, Inc. LUMN will report its first-quarter 2026 results on May 5, after the market close.

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FRT Q1 FFO Tops Estimates on Record Leasing, POI Growth

FRT beats Q1 estimates as leasing strength and rent growth lift revenues, while management raises the 2026 outlook.

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AppLovin: AI-Driven Growth Meets Execution Risks in 2026

APP pairs AI-driven ad growth with strong margins, but faces risks from limited transparency and early-stage e-commerce expansion heading into 2026.

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Compared to Estimates, Cinemark (CNK) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Although the revenue and EPS for Cinemark (CNK) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended March 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

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HudBay Minerals (HBM) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for HudBay Minerals (HBM) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended March 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

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Shareholder Alert: Ademi LLP investigates whether Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. is obtaining a Fair Price for Public Shareholders

MILWAUKEE, May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ademi LLP is investigating Esperion (NASDAQ: ESPR) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law in its recently announced transaction with ARCHIMED. Click here to learn how to join our investigation and obtain additional information or contact us at gademi@ademilaw.com or toll-free: 866-264-3995.

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It's Time to Make "Made in America" Great Again - With Proof Built Into the Materials Themselves

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 1, 2026 / SMX (NASDAQ:SMX, SMXWW) is redefining what "Made in America" can mean in a global economy where origin claims, supply chains, materials, and compliance standards are under more scrutiny than ever. For decades, "Made in America" has been treated largely as a label.

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Stellantis Announces Drive for Design 2026 Winners, Showcases Next-generation Student Designers

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Top student creators recognized for imagining the next generation of Street and Racing Technology (SRT) vehicles Winners selected across four age groups: kindergarten-third grade, fourth-sixth grade, seventh-ninth grade, 10th - 12th grade Six creative talents are recognized by the Stellantis North America design team as winners of the Drive for Design 2026 contest.

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Apple Pops 5% on Q2 Beat: Has the iPhone Maker Found Its Growth Story Again?

Shares of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL | AAPL Price Prediction) are up roughly 5% in Friday morning trading, climbing to about $284 after the iPhone maker delivered a powerful fiscal second-quarter beat and bullish forward guidance following Thursday's close.

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Landstar System: Systemic Strength With Asset-Light, Well-Diversified Business Model, But Fully Priced

Landstar System has rebounded nearly 30% over the past year, reflecting truckload market recovery and capacity contraction. LSTR's asset-light, diversified model and robust liquidity buffer support resilience amid ongoing macroeconomic volatility and thin margins. Valuation appears full: DDM-derived target price is $178.22, while P/B and P/S suggest lower fair values; technicals indicate overbought conditions.

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Ares Raises Record $30 Billion Despite Private Credit Valuation Slump

Global alternative investment manager Ares Management raised $30 billion in the first quarter, a figure that was up more than 45% year over year and marked a first-quarter record for the company.

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A major Sandisk transformation is under way, and analysts say it could send the stock even higher

New long-term agreements are a sign that hyperscalers are willing to pay high prices for memory. They'll also make Sandisk's earnings less volatile.

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Estee Lauder Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, 2026 Guidance Raised

EL beats fiscal third-quarter estimates with strong sales, margin gains and raises fiscal 2026 outlook amid restructuring and growth investments.

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CBL Properties Announces New $97.5 Million Loan Secured by Fayette Mall in Lexington, KY

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CBL Properties (NYSE:CBL) announced today that it has completed the refinancing of Fayette Mall, a dominant super-regional enclosed mall located in Lexington, Kentucky. The financing replaces the existing $98.6 million loan with a new $97.5 million, five‑year non-recourse CMBS loan with a fixed interest rate of approximately 7.25%. The new loan's more favorable amortization structure results in approximately $5.0 million in additional cash flow to CBL. “This.

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BP considers potential exit from UK North Sea assets, Bloomberg reports

Energy major BP is considering ​potentially exiting part ‌or all of its operations in ​the UK ​North Sea, Bloomberg News ⁠reported on ​Friday, citing people familiar ​with the matter.

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Paramount Gets a Double Upgrade. It's the Warner Deal.

Paramount Skydance shares are moving higher on Friday after receiving a bullish double upgrade from Morgan Stanley.

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5 Reasons Rambus Stock Price Collapse Is One Hot Entry Point

Rambus' NASDAQ: RMBS stock price took investors on a wild ride in April, surging to fresh highs then collapsing in the wake of its earnings release. The candle formed in late April is scary, a large red candle nearly engulfing the prior two weeks, but this is one bear investors will want to cuddle.

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Exxon Mobil shares slip after net income falls sharply despite earnings beat

Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE:XOM, XETRA:XONA) shares slipped on Friday following first quarter results that showed a sharp year-over-year decline in net income, even as adjusted earnings and revenue came in ahead of Wall Street expectations. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, Exxon reported U.S.

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Income Investors Can Rely on Ford's Dividend: Here's Why the Payout Is Secure

Ford (NYSE: F | F Price Prediction) sells trucks, SUVs, and commercial vehicles, with Ford Pro and Ford Blue carrying the profit load while Model e bleeds cash.

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Here's How to Play Trade Desk Stock Before Q1 Earnings Release

TTD heads into Q1 earnings with solid CTV-driven growth but rising competition, soft demand in key sectors clouds near-term outlook.

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BlackBerry Stock Pauses Near Yearly Highs: What's Happening?

BlackBerry Ltd (NYSE:BB) shares are trading flat on Friday as traders weigh the company's AI-and-automotive narrative around QNX against a tape that's already been pricing in a lot of optimism near the top of its yearly range. Here's what investors need to know.

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TCOM Lawsuit Filed After AI Pricing Controversy and Anti-Monopoly Probe Sends Shares Tumbling - TRIP.COM GROUP LIMITED Investors Face Losses Following Share Price Decline – Hagens Berman

SAN FRANCISCO, May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A securities class action lawsuit has been filed against China's largest online travel agency, Trip.com Group (NASDAQ: TCOM), seeking to represent investors who purchased Trip.com securities between April 30, 2024 and January 13, 2026. The lawsuit follows the 17% decline in the price of Trip.com American Depositary Shares on January 14, 2026.

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PINS Investor Alert: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Encourages PINS Investors with Losses to Contact the Firm

Did you buy PINS securities between  February 7, 2025, and February 12, 2026? Affected PINS Investor Summary Who: Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE: PINS) What: Securities fraud class action lawsuit filed Class Period: February 7, 2025 through February 12, 2026 Deadline to Seek Lead Plaintiff Status: May 29, 2026 Key Lawsuit Allegations: Material misstatements and/or omissions concerning the company's advertising revenues and capabilities.

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EOG Resources to Report Q1 Earnings: Here's What Investors Should Know

EOG to report Q1 earnings on May 5 as higher WTI spot prices and crude-weighted output are expected to have lifted earnings.

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COLM Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, International Strength Continues

COLM tops first-quarter estimates, as international sales strength offsets U.S. weakness, even as profits fall and tariff pressures weigh on margins.

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OGE's Growth Driven by Infrastructure Expansion & Renewable Investments

OGE Energy rides customer growth and renewables push with a $7.29B investment plan, but supply-chain issues and rising costs threaten project timelines.

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Merit Medical Q1 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates, Sales View Up

MMSI tops Q1 estimates with 9% EPS growth and 7% revenue rise, while lifting its 2026 sales outlook amid steady segment and geographic gains.

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MMM Gains From Business Strength Amid Persisting Headwinds

3M gains from strong Safety and Industrial demand and strategic deals, but cost inflation and weak consumer markets pose ongoing challenges.

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Shareholder-Friendly Moves & Fleet-Upgrade Efforts Aid SkyWest

SKYW boosts its fleet with major airline deals and supports shareholders through an expanded repurchase plan.

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Best Momentum Stocks to Buy for May 1st

STRA, COCO and ENVA made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on May 1, 2026.

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Chevron Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y

Chevron Corporation CVX reported first-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share of $1.41, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 92 cents. The outperformance stemmed from higher upstream production, particularly in the United States, following the integration of Hess assets and continued growth in the Gulf of America and the Permian Basin.

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Wolverine's Product Innovation and Marketing Drive Brand Momentum

WWW taps product innovation and marketing to fuel growth, with Saucony and Merrell momentum shaping a solid 2026 outlook.

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Chevron beats profit forecasts as higher prices, Hess assets offset war-related outages

Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX, XETRA:CHV) reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter earnings on Friday, as higher oil and natural gas prices and output gains from its Hess Corporation acquisition helped cushion the blow from production disruptions tied to the Iran war and regional supply curtailments. The US energy giant posted reported earnings of $2.2 billion for the first quarter of 2026, with adjusted earnings coming in at $2.8 billion, or $1.41 per diluted share.

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Gemini Space Station (GEMI) Facing Securities Class Action Following 75% Post-IPO Collapse – Hagens Berman

SAN FRANCISCO, May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National shareholder rights law firm Hagens Berman is notifying investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Gemini Space Station, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEMI) and its top executives, including founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. The litigation follows a series of disclosures that have caused the company's stock to trade more than 75% below its initial public offering (IPO) price.

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Hercules Capital (HTGC) Under Fire: Class Action Filed After Allegations of Copying Google Ventures, Misstated Marks, and PIK Loans -- Hagens Berman

SAN FRANCISCO, May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hercules Capital (NYSE: HTGC) faces a securities class action lawsuit which seeks to represent investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Hercules securities between May 1, 2025 and February 27, 2026. The lawsuit follows Hunterbrook Media's critical report, “The Myth of Hercules Capital,” which in part claims that Hercules' sourcing process for deals merely copies those published on Google Ventures' website.

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Reddit Q1 Review: It's All Coming Together, So I Picked Up More (Rating Upgrade)

Reddit, Inc. delivered a triple beat, with Q1 revenue up 69% y/y to $663m, and EPS of $1.01, exceeding estimates by $0.45. Advertising revenue surged 74% y/y, driven by AI-powered tools and Reddit Max campaigns, positioning RDDT as a rising threat in digital advertising. RDDT's balance sheet is exceptionally strong, with $1.37B in cash, $1.39B in marketable securities, no meaningful debt, and operating cash flow up 144% y/y.

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Summit Therapeutics Stock Dips After Q1 Financial Report

Summit Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:SMMT) shares are plummeting after reporting its first‑quarter financial results. Here's what you should know.

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Hyperion DeFi Schedules First Quarter Earnings Call for Thursday, May 14 at 8:00 a.m. ET

LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hyperion DeFi, Inc. (NASDAQ: HYPD) (“Hyperion DeFi” or the “Company”), the first U.S. publicly listed DeFi company building on Hyperliquid, today announced that it will hold its earnings conference call and webcast for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

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Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (EBS) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (EBS) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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