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Splunk Inc. (SPLK) is a U.S.-based company that provides software and cloud solutions internationally. Its products allow users to gather better insight into machine data from various formats and sources. I am neutral on the stock. (See SPLK stock charts on TipRanks) Cloud Growth and Earnings Splunk blasted through earnings expectations with a revenue beat

In this article HPQ GPS PTON HIBB BIG AAPL Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Big Lots (BIG) – The discount retailer’s shares tumbled 9.5% in premarket trading after it missed top and bottom-line estimates for its latest quarter. Big Lots earned $1.09 per share, 3 cents shy of analyst forecasts, and

Sharing is Caring! by visualcapitalist When it came to choosing a new hobby during COVID-19 lockdowns, learning a new language was a popular choice—in March 2020, the language app Duolingo saw a 300% boost in new users. But which languages were the most popular to learn in each country? This graphic by Wordtips maps the most popular language learning

The Mastercraft Boat Company (MCFT) designs manufactures, and markets recreational powerboats. Its product line includes boats designed for racing, luxury, and general recreation. I’m bullish on the stock. (See MCFT stock charts on TipRanks) Economic Support The U.S. economy is entering a stage where personal income is rising, but inflation keeps on growing. Mastercraft is

Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in Manhattan, August 3, 2021. Andrew Kelly | Reuters With Jackson Hole in the rear-view mirror, August’s employment report could be the next driver for markets. Stocks gained in the past week, surging again to new highs Friday after a speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome

Sharing is Caring! by confoundedinterest17 Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank could begin reducing its monthly bond purchases this year, though it won’t be in a hurry to begin raising interest rates thereafter. That is COULD, not WOULD. At the Fed’s most recent policy meeting in late July, “I was of the view, as were most participants,

In a report released yesterday, Andy Hsieh from William Blair reiterated a Buy rating on Beyondspring (BYSI – Research Report). The company’s shares closed last Friday at $28.80, close to its 52-week high of $31.65. According to TipRanks.com, Hsieh is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 15.5% and a 44.8% success rate. Hsieh

In this article GPS MRVL PTON WDAY DELL Dell CEO Michael Dell delivers a keynote address during the 2013 Oracle Open World conference on September 25, 2013 in San Francisco, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Peloton – Shares of the cycle maker tumbled more than

Sharing is Caring! By Lance Roberts Young investors are taking on personal debt to invest in stocks. I have not personally witnessed such a thing since late 1999. At that time, “day traders” tapped credit cards and home equity loans to leverage their investment portfolios. For anyone who has lived through two “real” bear markets, the imagery of

Enterprise cloud applications company Workday (WDAY) delivered better-than-expected fiscal second-quarter 2022 results. Revenue and earnings came in above consensus estimates as the company benefited from digital acceleration. Quarterly revenue grew 18.7% year-over-year to $1.26 billion, beating consensus estimates of $1.24 billion. Subscription revenue was up 19.5% year-over-year to $1.11 billion. Diluted net income per share

Sharing is Caring! by Michael Snyder There are certain moments that just make you want to cry.  The bombings in Kabul that killed 13 U.S. troops and at least 90 Afghans didn’t have to happen.  If we didn’t have completely and utterly incompetent political leaders and completely and utterly incompetent military leaders, things could have

When Tesla (TSLA) wrapped its long-awaited “AI Day,” it left much of Wall Street bemused. In addition to discussions of supercomputers semiconductors and 3-D modeled highways, Tesla said it would be building a humanoid robot from the ground up next year — a timeline that Wells Fargo analyst Colin Langan called “optimistic,” and a distraction

Roberto Machado Noa Check out the companies making headlines after the bell:  Peloton Interactive — Shares of Peloton sunk about 10% in extended trading after the exercise equipment company reported a wider-than-expected quarterly loss. The company posted a loss of $1.05 per share in the fiscal fourth quarter, compared with a loss of 45 cents

Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS), Canada’s third-largest bank, announced Thursday new improvements to its mobile app. Shawn Rose, executive vice president and chief digital officer for Scotiabank, said, “Our customers have made one thing very clear – they want modern digital features that help them manage their personal finances more efficiently. “With this new suite

Sharing is Caring! by Martin Armstrong QUESTION: Marty, Socrates has done a fantastic job of tracking Pfizer. What do you expect from 2022 which is a major turning point on your model? Thanks for a great system AG ANSWER: Something is very strange when it comes to Pfizer. The rally should not extend beyond 2022

In this article CRM ANF SJM DG DLTR COTY Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Coty (COTY) – The cosmetics maker’s shares added 2.7% in the premarket after it said it expects a return to annual sales growth this year. Coty’s adjusted loss for its latest quarter was 9 cents per share,

Splunk (SPLK) delivered better-than-expected second-quarter results for Fiscal 2022. The provider of the data-to-everything platform delivered growth in cloud revenue and customer numbers. Shares jumped 1.31% following the news to close at $155.02 on August 25. Revenue increased 23% year-over-year to $606 million, easily beating consensus estimates of $562.82 million. Average recurring revenue (ARR) totaled

In this article TOL DKNG SAM CPB DKS Pedestrians pass in front of a Nordstrom Inc. store in the Midtown neighborhood of New York, on March 20, 2020. Gabby Jones | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading.  Nordstrom — Shares of the retailer dropped more than 16% despite

Sharing is Caring! by confoundedinterest17 (Bloomberg) — Usage at the Federal Reserve’s facility for overnight reverse repurchase agreements Wednesday rose to a new all-time high. Seventy-seven participants took $1.147 trillion, which exceeded Tuesday’s volume of $1.13 trillion, and the previous record of $1.136 trillion reached on Aug. 23. The facility pays an overnight rate of 0.05%, helping to temporarily

Today’s tech world is in the midst of an epoch-making change that will reverberate through a multitude of sectors. We’re not talking about autonomous robots – no one is going to build Data from Star Trek any time soon. But artificial intelligence (AI) can mimic the human ability to scan and parse data sets –

Sharing is Caring! U.S .Embassy in Afghanistan tells Americans at Kabul airport to leave immediately due to security threats — “U.S. citizens who are at the Abbey Gate, East Gate, or North Gate now should leave immediately.” This story is developing. BREAKING: US Embassy in Afghanistan tells Americans at Kabul airport to leave immediately due

Salesforce signage outside office building in New York. Scott Mlyn | CNBC Check out the companies making headlines after the bell: Salesforce — Salesforce shares rose 3% in extended trading on Wednesday after the enterprise software maker reported fiscal second-quarter earnings and forward guidance that exceeded analysts’ estimates. Revenue increased 23% year over year in the

Summer’s going fast, and it’s time to consider one of the stock market’s peculiarities: we’re apt to see a bump in the fall, as seasonal vacations end. This year, that seasonal bump will coincide with a reopened economy – assuming, of course, that there are no new lockdowns due to COVID. We can’t see into

In this article URBN SAVA EXPR JNJ DKS SCVL Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Dick’s Sporting Goods (DKS) – The sporting goods retailer’s shares jumped 4.9% in the premarket, as its quarterly earnings beat estimates. The company also announced a $5.50 per share special dividend and a 21% increase in its

Chicago-headquartered GCM Grosvenor (GCMG) provides asset management solutions. It has $66.9 billion in assets under management. The company’s board recently authorized a large stock repurchase plan. Let’s take a look at the company’s latest financial performance, stock repurchase program, and risk factors. GCM Grosvenor’s Q2 Financial Results The company reported a 33% year-over-year increase in

In this article PLNT LVS BABA PANW BBY Employees bring a television to Steve Steward’s car at a Best Buy store on Black Friday, traditionally one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Crowds are smaller this year due to the increasing popularity of on-line shopping amid concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. Paul Hennessy

Sharing is Caring! by Michael Snyder The overall mood of the nation is becoming increasingly sour with each passing day.  The pandemic seems like it is never going to end, the drama unfolding in Afghanistan is one of the greatest embarrassments in modern American history, and Joe Biden’s approval rating is sinking like a rock

Shares of Lumen Technologies (LUMN) have mostly been on the backfoot over the past few weeks following the company’s Q2 earnings. Investors have been concerned with the prospect of losing the payout of the largest dividend in the S&P 500. The company has said that after selling off some of its assets, it plans to

Sharing is Caring! by: Jp Cortez The somber photos and videos that have come out of Afghanistan lead many to wonder whether the 20-year conflict was worth the cost. According to the Associated Press, through April, more than 172,000 people (American and otherwise) have died in the course of the War in Afghanistan. The estimated amount

Shoppers leave a Nordstrom store on May 26, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in after hours trading. Nordstrom — Shares of the retailer slid more than 3% in extended trading despite Nordstrom beating top- and bottom-line estimates during the second quarter. The company earned 49