Kate Stalter

DocuSign's stock faced a setback amid stalled acquisition talks, leading to a 2.84% decline. Revenue growth slowdowns also pose challenges, as demand is easing.

Utilities have surged, with the XLU ETF gaining 4.72% in a week. Known for steady dividends, they attract income-focused investors amid market uncertainty.

Following a promising Q1 performance, Extreme Networks issued disappointing guidance, hinting at a potential industry-wide downturn for networking companies.

Tesla's stock dipped 4.79% due to ON Semiconductor's weak Q4 forecast, as automakers signal a potential slowdown in the wider EV market. ON Semi fell 21.77%.

In its Q3 report, Ford said it was adapting its EV approach to address cost competitiveness, reflecting customer price sensitivity. Earnings and sales grew.

Health insurers UnitedHealth, Humana, and Elevance pay steady dividends, offering stability even as the industry faces headwinds regarding Medicaid coverage.

Duolingo, with a 114.64% year-to-date stock increase, embraced AI early, while Chegg declined due to AI competition. Duolingo recently posted its first profit.

High-yield quality dividend stocks like Energy Transfer, U.S. Bancorp, Crown Castle, Kraft Heinz, and AllianceBernstein can offset a slowdown in growth stocks.

Microsoft's path to acquiring Activision Blizzard took a new turn when it sold cloud streaming rights to Ubisoft. UK regulators are examining the new terms.

Telecom giants AT&T and Verizon have seen their stock prices dip in the past year. Do they have a role for income investors due to high dividend yields?

Wall Street finds reasons for optimism in Meta stock's earnings potential as the company leverages AI-driven advertising growth on its Reels video platform.

Investors seeking high-growth opportunities might look beyond domestic markets to MercadoLibre, the e-commerce giant showing triple-digit earnings increases.

Institutional buying has propelled O'Reilly Automotive ahead, while at least one rival has hit the brakes. Analysts see double-digit earnings gains this year.

Deckers Outdoor hits its stride as Hoka athletic shoes propel sales. The Decker stock has trended higher along its 10-day moving average and is in a buy zone.

Topgolf Callaway Brands drives expansion with plans to open 11 Topgolf venues this year, fueling its growth outlook. Analysts have a "buy" rating on the stock.

Fluence Energy's stock soars in 2023, with impressive revenue growth and analyst upgrades propelling investor interest in the company's growth potential.

Netflix partnership helps fuel IAS and DoubleVerify stocks, showcasing growth in ad verification market. Analysts see both increasing EPS at triple-digit rates.

In a market lacking breadth, 3 lesser-known electrical gear makers emerge as top performers, riding the digitization wave. All show strong EPS and price action.

Axcelis Technologies has been growing revenue and earnings, and recently broke out of a chart consolidation. Strong Q1 results spurred institutional buying

STMicroelectronics, NetEase, and HP Enterprise may be undervalued relative to their intrinsic value, as well as versus industry peers.

Darden Restaurants is acquiring Ruth's Hospitality for $715 million. The deal is expected to close in June and be accretive to Darden's EPS in fiscal year 2024.

Regeneron reported better-than-expected Q1 earnings and revenue, but its Eylea sales fell, losing ground to Roche's newly launched Vabysmo.

Shares of PacWest Bancorp fell by over 41% as the company said it was in talks with investors, sparking concerns over the financial health of regional banks.

Marine Products, Park Aerospace and Vector Group are small-cap stocks companies with generous dividend yields. All have posted year-to-date price gains.

Visa is in a buy range after breaking out from a double-bottom base with a buy point above $227.42. Analysts see double-digit EPS growth this year and next.

Solar gear maker Array Technologies is expected to report higher year-over-year Q1 on May 9. The stock has been forming a bullish consolidation since January.

As financials got whacked, fintech Fiserv broke out of a base on better-than-expected Q1 results and upbeat full-year guidance.

Mobileye Global, among the largest IPOs of 2022, beat sales and earnings views in the past two quarters. Its chart looks bullish ahead of its Q1 report.

Shockwave got a 10.64% jolt on a proposed Medicare change that could up the usage of its gear. Other medical product makers are forming bullish consolidations.

IT services provider ServiceNow is forming a cup-with-handle with a buy point above $482.33. Watch for its Q1 report as a possible catalyst for a price move.