Microsoft is a leading global technology company known for its software products, services, and hardware devices. The company is best recognized for its Windows operating systems and the Microsoft Office suite, which facilitates productivity and collaboration for users worldwide. In addition to software, Microsoft also offers cloud computing services through its Azure platform, enabling businesses to leverage scalable and flexible computing resources. The company is actively involved in various sectors, including gaming with its Xbox platform, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, continually innovating and expanding its product offerings to meet the diverse needs of consumers and enterprises. Read More
Stocks that outperform the market usually share key traits such as rising sales, expanding margins, and increasing returns on capital.
The select few that can do all three for many years are often the ones that make you life-changing money.
Software is eating the world, and virtually no business is left untouched by it. Companies bringing it to life have been rewarded with explosive earnings growth and high valuation multiples,
but the latter has weighed on returns as the industry was flat over the past six months.
A consolation is that the S&P 500 hasn’t budged either.
Options activities show a sudden burst in bearish sentiment in the markets, particularly among large-cap tech stocks, following $33 million worth of put options being purchased.
Video game publisher Take Two (NASDAQ:TTWO) reported Q1 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 13.1% year on year to $1.58 billion. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $1.38 billion, coming in 4.7% above analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP loss of $21.08 per share was significantly below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Travelomatix is a leading travel technology company and it develops global distribution software to streamline and automate various tasks involved in running a travel agency. It enables agencies / users to search, compare, and book various travel services such as flights, hotels, rental cars, and activities online. It provides a user-friendly interface where travelers can input their travel preferences, including destination, dates and any specific requirements. The booking engine then retrieves real-time information from travel aggregators / suppliers and presents users with a range of options that match their criteria. Users can conveniently browse through available choices, compare prices, and select the best-suited options for their needs.
Shares of footwear and apparel retailer Foot Locker (NYSE:FL)
jumped 85.2% in the morning session after the company agreed to be acquired by DICK'S for an equity value of approximately $2.4 billion (enterprise value of $2.5 billion). The offer of $24 per share in cash or 0.1168 shares of DICK'S stock represented a substantial 66% premium over Foot Locker's average trading price for the previous 60 days.
Shares of fast-food chain Jack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK)
fell 9.4% in the morning session after the company reported weak first-quarter 2025 results as revenue and same-store sales fell slightly short of Wall Street's estimates. Sales fell nearly 5% across both the Jack in the Box and Del Taco brands, mainly because fewer people visited their restaurants.
Shares of IT services provider DXC Technology (NYSE:DXC) fell 7.4% in the morning session after the company reported weak first quarter 2025 results as its full-year revenue and EPS guidance fell short of Wall Street's estimates. Sales dipped over 6%, and even after adjusting for acquisitions and currency swings, organic revenue was still down more than 4%.
On the other hand, DXC beat analysts' revenue, EPS, and EBITDA expectations. Overall, this quarter could have been better.
Shares of boutique fitness studio franchisor Xponential Fitness (NYSE:XPOF)
fell 18.6% in the morning session after Chief Executive Officer, Mark King, informed the Board of Directors that he intended to retire as the Company's CEO and Director due to health reasons. While he remained in office until the Board found his successor, his departure introduced uncertainty about the company's future leadership.
Shares of solar tracker company Nextracker (NASDAQ:NXT)
jumped 12.9% in the morning session after the company reported impressive first quarter 2025 (fiscal fourth quarter) results which blew past analysts' revenue, EPS, and EBITDA expectations. In addition, its full-year revenue guidance outperformed Wall Street's estimates. Sales grew 26% year-over-year, driven by booming demand for its Hail Pro and XTR solar trackers.
