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May 21, 2026
  • Nvidia Corp. edged lower by 0.1% to $223.16 after the advanced chipmaker reported better-than-expected results in the fiscal first quarter ending on April 26. 

    Revenue soared 85% to $81.6 billion from $44.0 billion, net income soared 211% to $58.3 billion from $18.8 billion, and diluted earnings per share advanced to $2.39 from 76 cents a year ago. 

    Data center segment revenue jumped 92% to $75.2 billion, amid sustained demand from AI hyperscalers. 

    The company increased its quarterly cash dividend of 25 cents per share from 1 cent per share, payable on June 26 to shareholders on record on June 4. 

    In addition, the company announced an $80 billion additional share repurchase authorization, adding to its $38.5 billion remaining in the current share repurchase authorization.
    • Walmart Inc. decreased 1.1% to $127.99 after the retailer reported its results for the fiscal first quarter ending in April. 

      Revenue increased 7.1% to $175.7 billion from $164.0 billion, net income advanced 18.8% to $5.3 billion from $4.9 billion, and diluted earnings per share rose 20% to 67 cents from 56 cents a year ago. 

      Net sales at the U.S.-based stores advanced 4.5% to $117.2 billion from $112.2 billion, and comparable sales, excluding fuel sales, increased 4.1%, driven by a 3.0% increase in transactions and a 1.1% rise in average ticket size. 

      For the fiscal second quarter, the retailer guided revenue in constant currencies to rise between 4.0% and 4.5% from $175.8 billion and adjusted earnings per share to jump to between 72 cents and 74 cents from 68 cents a year ago. 

      Walmart reiterated its fiscal 2027 revenue to rise between 3.5% and 4.5%, adjusted earnings per share to fall between $2.75 and $2.85, and capital expenditures of 3.5% of net sales. 
    • May 20, 2026
      • Lowe's Companies declined 2.1% to $213.79 despite the home improvement retailer reporting better-than-expected earnings in the fiscal first quarter ending in April. 

        Total sales in the quarter increased to $23.0 billion from $20.9 billion, net income edged down to $1.63 billion from $1.64 billion, and diluted earnings per share inched lower to $2.90 from $2.92 a year ago. 

        Comparable sales for the quarter increased 0.6%, driven by a 15.5% rise in online sales and 'continued strength in appliances, home services, and the professional segment.' 

        Lowe's reaffirmed its 2026 total sales to range between $92.0 billion and $94.0 billion, an increase between 7% and 9% from a year ago. 

        The company estimated a net interest expense of $1.6 billion, diluted earnings per share to range between $12.25 and $12.75, and capital expenditures of up to $2.5 billion. 
        • Target Corp. increased by 0.4% to $127.80 after the retailer reported its financial results for the fiscal first quarter ending in April. 

          Net sales increased 6.7% to $25.4 billion from $23.8 billion, net income decreased 24.6% to $781 million from $1.04 billion, and diluted earnings per share dropped 24.5% to $1.71 from $2.27 a year ago. 

          Comparable traffic increased 4.4%; digital sales rose 8.9%, led by a 27% surge in the same-day delivery business segment. 

          The company hiked its 2026 sales growth estimate to 4% compared to 2025, two percentage points higher than the previous estimated range. 

          The retailer also estimated GAAP and adjusted earnings per share near the high end of the previous guidance range between $7.50 and $8.50. 
          • CAVA Group soared 7.5% to $84.00 after the Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant chain operator revised higher its estimate of adjusted annual earnings. 

            Revenue in the fiscal first quarter ending on April 19 rose 32.2% to $434.4 million from $328.5 million, net income declined to $23.6 million from $25.7 million, and diluted earnings per share eased to 20 cents from 22 cents a year ago. 

            The fast-casual restaurant chain operator hiked its 2026 same-store sales growth range to between 4.5% and 6.5% from between 3% and 5%.

            The company increased its 2026 adjusted operating income range to between $176 million and $184 million from $181 million and $191 million. 
          • May 12, 2026
            • GameStop Corp. declined 4% to $22.15 after eBay Inc. rejected the company's $56 billion merger proposal, citing financing doubts. 

              eBay Inc. decreased 1% to $107.0, following the news.
              • Gitlab Inc. declined 10.3% to $22.92 after the company announced its restructuring plan and reaffirmed its first quarter and full-year 2027 revenue estimates. 

                The software company plans to reduce its country footprint by 30%, from 60, and accelerate its investment in agentic AI and organize into smaller and more focused product development teams to accelerate the release of new products. 

                Chief Executive Officer William Staples reiterated quarterly revenue to range between $253 million and $255 million, confirming the original estimate released on March 3. 
                • Hims & Hers Health declined 14.5% to $24.84 after the telehealth service provider reported its quarterly results. 

                  Revenue in the first quarter increased 4% to $608.1 million from $586.0 million, net income swung to a loss of $92.1 million from an income of $49.5 million, and diluted earnings per share swung to a loss of 40 cents from a profit of 20 cents a year ago. 

                  For the second quarter, the company estimated revenue between $680 million and $700 million and adjusted operating income between $35 million and $55 million. 

                  For the full year, the company guided revenue between $2.8 billion and $3.0 billion and adjusted operating income between $275 million and $300 million.
                • May 7, 2026
                  • Whirlpool Corp. plunged 20% to $43.0 after the home appliance maker slashed its full-year earnings per share estimate from $6.0 to between $3.0 and $3.50. 

                    The refrigerator and washing machine maker said higher fuel prices are causing "recession-level industry decline." 

                    The company also suspended its dividend, and added it plans to focus on paying down its debt. 

                     
                    • Arm Holdings PLC dropped 8% to $218.0, and the advanced chip designer said annual revenue growth in its mobile market may be flat or slightly negative.
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