Shares of medical device company CooperCompanies (NASDAQ:COO)
fell 15% in the afternoon session after the company reported underwhelming first-quarter 2025 results (fiscal Q2), with sales exceeding expectations by a whisker while organic sales growth guidance for the full year was lowered. Management called out "softening in two of its growth markets, contact lenses and fertility."
The Russell 2000 (^RUT) is packed with potential breakout stocks, thanks to its focus on smaller companies with high growth potential.
However, smaller size also means these businesses often lack the resilience and financial flexibility of large-cap firms, making careful selection crucial.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai dismissed concerns over declining Safari searches, emphasizing that AI-driven features are fueling overall growth in Google Search activity across platforms.
IDC predicts 0.6% growth in global smartphone shipments in 2025. US-China tensions drive growth, while China gets government subsidies. AAPL expected to decline due to competition and lack of subsidies, but upcoming events may boost demand. Tariff volatility and macroeconomic challenges may hinder long-term planning for OEMs. India and Vietnam are alternatives to China for production. Additional tariffs could pose downside risk.
Allard joined Amazon in September to work under another former Microsoft leader, Panos Panay, who is currently the head of Amazon’s devices and services team.
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Shares of cyber security company SentinelOne (NYSE:S)
fell 10.4% in the afternoon session after the company reported underwhelming first-quarter 2025 results (fiscal 2026): ARR, revenue, operating profit, and EPS were all roughly in line with expectations, which we've seen is rarely good enough for higher-multiple software companies. Additionally, the company's revenue guidance for next quarter slightly missed.
