Franklin Financial Services press release ( FRAF ): Q1 GAAP EPS of $1.48 beats by $0.14 . Revenue of $23.9M (+18.5% Y/Y) beats by $0.6M . More on Franklin Financial Services Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Franklin Financial Services Historical earnings data for Franklin Financial Services Dividend scorecard for Franklin Financial Services Financial information for Franklin Financial Services

As team look to salvage season, ‘crazy decision’ to take engine building in-house looks set to pay off and steer them back to the front of the grid Driven hard, driven fast is very much the norm in Formula One, on and off track, but even by the sport’s own standards the development of Red Bull’s in-house engine project has been exceptional. As is what it has delivered. Walking through the gleaming corridors of the team’s bespoke engine manufacturing department at their Milton Keynes headquarters, it is all but impossible to conceive that only four years ago the area where the buildings stand was just empty space peppered with rubble. Continue reading...

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Baton Rouge police chief says attack unfolded after argument inside food court at Mall of Louisiana Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email At least 10 people were injured and transported to the hospital Thursday when two groups exchanged gunfire inside the food court at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge, according to police. Several of the people involved ran off as a large police presence responded. Continue reading...

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Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock closed out Thursday's trading in the red. The company's share price moved 3.5% lower in a daily session that saw the S&P 500 's level decline 0.5% and the Nasdaq Composite 's level slip 1.1%. Tesla reported its first-quarter results after the market closed yesterday, delivering earnings that beat Wall Street's forecast despite sales that came in below expected levels. In addition to some concerns regarding the company's forward spending profile, a bearish shift on tech stocks also weighed on Tesla's valuation today. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading

Intel shares surged in extended trading Thursday after the chipmaker posted strong earnings and gave a better-than-expected outlook, with a boost from growing AI demand.

ServiceNOW收跌17.75%，创十四年前美国IPO以来最差单日表现，全天持续地低位窄幅震荡。 IBM收跌8.25%，也大体上持续低位窄幅震荡。 北美科技软件股指数ETF收跌5.83%，报83.57美元，整体持续低位窄幅震荡。 纳斯达克网络安全ETF收跌3.37%，ETFMG网络安全ETF收跌3.60%。

Shore Bancshares press release ( SHBI ): Q1 GAAP EPS of $0.51 beats by $0.06 . Revenue of $59.89M (+12.9% Y/Y) beats by $1.59M . Shares +1.14% AH. More on Shore Bancshares Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Shore Bancshares Historical earnings data for Shore Bancshares Dividend scorecard for Shore Bancshares Financial information for Shore Bancshares

QuantumScape (NASDAQ:QS) , which develops solid-state lithium-metal battery technology for electric vehicles, closed Thursday at $7.41, up 1.37%. The stock moved higher after Q1 2026 results, and QuantumScape detailed Eagle production line progress. Investors are also watching how new AI and defense end markets could translate into commercial deals. Trading volume reached 111.8 million shares, about 651% above its three-month average of 14.9 million shares. QuantumScape IPO'd in 2020 and has fallen 25% since going public. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) fell 0.41% to 7,108, while the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) lost 0.89% to finish at 24,439. Within battery and energy storage names, EnerSys (NYSE:ENS) closed at $207.80 (+2.72%) and Energizer (NYSE:ENR) ended at $19.96 (-0.30%) as investors weighed battery-demand trends across the industry. After soaring 32% in early trading, QuantumScape gave back almost all of those gains Thursday. QuantumScape reported a Q1 loss of $0.16 per share versus a $0.18 forecast, but that wasn’t the big news for investors . Continue reading

Sergio Delle Vedove Nike ( NKE ) announced a new round of layoffs, impacting nearly 1,400 roles across the organization, reported CNBC on Thursday. The layoffs were mostly concentrated in its technology department, the report said. According to the CNBC article , citing a note from COO Venkatesh Alagirisamy, the layoffs were part of Nike’s broader “Win Now” turnaround strategy aiming to reshape its technology team, modernize its air manufacturing, move some of its Converse Footwear operations, and integrate its materials supply chain work into its footwear and apparel supply chain teams. The company did not immediately respond to a request for comments. The layoffs affect employees across North America, Asia, and Europe and represent less than 2% of the company’s total global headcount, CNBC said, adding that impacted employees will be notified beginning Thursday. Earlier this year, Nike cut 775 jobs at the company's distribution centers. CEO Elliott Hill has set a broad goal at Nike to get the athletic apparel and footwear giant back to long-term, profitable growth. Hill returned to Nike as president and CEO on October 14, 2024. More on Nike Nike: Please Just Don't Do It Nike: Dividend Yield Approaching 4% Is Attractive, But A Cut Could Be Looming 3 Reasons To Keep Staying Away From NIKE Insider trades: Tim Cook shops Nike shares; Micron, Broadcom among other notable names Corporate America’s big job cuts in 2026 - What do we know so far?

Sundry Photography Shares of Coursera ( COUR ) fell as much as 13% in after-hours trading after reporting a wider GAAP loss and declining free cash flow, overshadowing revenue growth and record first-quarter new registered students. “Coursera delivered a strong start to 2026, including our fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit year-over-year consumer revenue growth and a first-quarter record of 7.6M new registered learners. We have now surpassed more than 200M cumulative learners,” Coursera CEO Greg Hart said. However, the market’s negative reaction to the results reflected a net loss of $20.5M, which is nearly triple from the same quarter a year ago. Additionally, free cash flow declined 88% to just $3.0M, while net cash provided by operating activities was down 56% compared to last year. On an adjusted basis, Coursera ( COUR ) earned a profit of $0.07 per share in the first quarter, down 42% year-over-year but a penny better than anticipated. With 7.6M new subscribers, total revenue increased 9% to $195.7M, slightly better than expected. Despite the record number of new subscribers, Coursera ( COUR ) maintained FY26 revenue guidance of $805M to $815M, straddling the $812.7M estimate. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be within a range of $70M to $76M, representing an annual adjusted EBITDA target of 9.0% at the midpoint. For the current quarter, Coursera ( COUR ) expects revenue to be within a range of $196M to $200M versus $200.69M estimates. Adjusted EBITDA is seen between $12M and $16M. More on Coursera Coursera: A Merger With Udemy Cannot Offset AI Concerns Coursera, Inc. (COUR) Presents at Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference 2026 Transcript Coursera: A Fantastic Bargain As Adjusted EBITDA Multiples Rise Coursera Non-GAAP EPS of $0.07, revenue of $195.7M Coursera Q1 2026 Earnings Preview

First Western Financial press release ( MYFW ): Q1 GAAP EPS of $0.63 beats by $0.19 . Revenue of $27.6M (+11.3% Y/Y) beats by $0.9M . More on First Western Financial First Western Financial, Inc. 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on First Western Financial Historical earnings data for First Western Financial Financial information for First Western Financial

Meta’s latest workforce reduction comes as the company aims to spend up to $135 billion on AI this year

格隆汇4月24日｜当地时间周四，被问及是否会对伊朗使用核武器时，美国总统特朗普表示，这是个愚蠢的问题，他不会对伊朗使用核武器，并称“不用核武器，我也已经把他们打得溃不成军”。他在椭圆形办公室发表讲话时说：“任何人都绝不应该被允许使用核武器。”特朗普曾威胁伊朗称，除非伊朗达成协议，“否则今晚整个文明都将灭亡，再也无法恢复”。然而，就在特朗普规定的最后期限之前，其宣布延长停火。

Rawpixel/iStock via Getty Images S killz Inc. ( SKLZ ) soared 238% after a jury found rival Papaya Gaming liable for false advertising and ordered the mobile gaming company to pay $420 million in damagaes. The Manhattan jury also said Skillz should be entitled to $652 million in disgorgement, which the judge said she will decide on in early June, according to a Bloomberg report on Thursday. Skillz ( SKLZ ) accused Papaya of deceiving players by not disclosing it sometimes used bots instead of fellow human competitors in some games and tournaments. Papaya’s attorney told the judge that the company plans to submit a motion for a new trial. “While Papaya respects the jury’s decision, we are disappointed with the outcome. "We look forward to court review of the verdict,” a company spokesperson told Bloomberg. More on Skillz Skillz Inc. (SKLZ) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Skillz outlines $130M debt maturity review while highlighting RZR’s first full-year positive adjusted EBITDA Skillz GAAP EPS of -$1.07 misses by $0.04, revenue of $30M beats by $4M Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Skillz Historical earnings data for Skillz

周四（4月23日）纽约尾盘，现货黄金跌1.04%，报4690.57美元/盎司，北京时间08:00过后出现一波尖锐的V形反转行情、01:46刷新日低至4664.50美元——也短线呈现出尖锐的V形走势。 COMEX黄金期货跌0.98%，报4706.50美元/盎司，01:46刷新日低至4680.10美元。 现货白银跌2.91%，报75.4434美元/盎司，整体持续下挫，18:30刷新日低至74.2413美元。 COMEX白银期货跌3.24%，报75.985美元/盎司。 COMEX铜期货跌1.66%，报6.0865美元/磅。 现货铂金跌3.36%，现货钯金跌4.89%。

Community West Bancshares press release ( CWBC ): Q1 GAAP EPS of $0.60. The Company declared a $0.12 per common share cash dividend, payable on May 22, 2026 to shareholders of record as of May 8, 2026. More on Community West Bancshares Community West Bancshares Recent Acquisition Could Add Challenges Piper Sandler assumes coverage of Community West Bancshares with Buy-equivalent Community West Bank COO Blaine Lauhon to retire at end of 2026 Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Community West Bancshares Historical earnings data for Community West Bancshares

Earnings Call Insights: Southern Missouri Bancorp (SMBC) Q3 fiscal 2026 Management View President & Chief Administrative Officer Matthew Funke said results softened sequentially as “our earnings and profitability were down a bit from an increase in operating expenses and a modest uptick in provision for credit losses,” while also noting offsets from “a lower provision for income taxes, better noninterest income and slightly higher levels of net interest income.” Funke emphasized profitability resilience despite seasonality, saying, “With maintaining an ROA above 1.40% the last 2 quarters, we feel good about what we've been able to achieve,” and reported “$1.60 diluted in the March quarter.” Funke highlighted balance-sheet and capital actions, including gross loans up “$96 million during the third quarter,” a next-90-days pipeline “increased to $178 million,” and buybacks of “156,000 shares at an average price of $61.97 per share for a total of $9.7 million.” Chairman & CEO Greg Steffens framed credit as stable but still elevated versus history, saying, “overall problem asset levels remain manageable,” while adding, “we're not complacent with current levels of problem assets” and expecting work-outs to continue moving forward. Executive VP, CFO & Principal Financial Officer Stefan Chkautovich described funding-driven margin improvement and limits ahead: “This quarter's net interest margin of 3.67% was up 10 basis points compared to the linked December quarter,” but “we do not expect to see material near-term expansion of the NIM... without further rate cuts by the FOMC.” Outlook Management reiterated a mid-single-digit loan growth framework, with Funke stating that, after “achieving 5.4% loan growth in the fiscal year-to-date thus far, we're in a good position to reach the higher end of our anticipated mid-single-digit loan growth range for fiscal '26,” while flagging “some anticipated larger loan payoffs in the fourth quarter” that could mute near-term growth. Chkau...

PCB Bancorp press release ( PCB ): Q1 GAAP EPS of $0.74 beats by $0.08 . Revenue of $30.18M (+24.2% Y/Y) misses by $0.07M . More on PCB Bancorp Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on PCB Bancorp Historical earnings data for PCB Bancorp Dividend scorecard for PCB Bancorp Financial information for PCB Bancorp

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta is cutting thousands of jobs to “offset” the cost of its multibillion-dollar spending spree on artificial intelligence (AI).

Hilltop press release ( HTH ): Q1 GAAP EPS of $0.64 beats by $0.15 . Revenue of $300.5M (-5.6% Y/Y) misses by $2.47M . More on Hilltop Hilltop Holdings: Ample Capital, Challenging Conditions Hilltop Holdings Inc. 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Hilltop Holdings Inc. (HTH) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Hilltop Holdings outlines 2026 loan growth target of 4%–6% as net interest margin expands Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Hilltop

Bay Commercial Bank press release ( BCML ): Q1 GAAP EPS of $0.75. Revenue of $26.7M. More on Bay Commercial Bank BayCom trades lower as Brean Capital downgrades post abrupt management change BayCom appoints Christopher Baron as CEO Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Bay Commercial Bank Historical earnings data for Bay Commercial Bank Dividend scorecard for Bay Commercial Bank

Acadia Healthcare ( ACHC ) announced on Thursday that ex-CFO David Duckworth is returning as interim CFO, effective May 1, 2026. He replaces Todd Young, who is leaving to join a private equity-backed animal health company. However, he will stay with the company until April 30, 2026. The company reaffirmed its Q1 FY26 outlook, expecting revenue of $820M–$830M, adjusted EBITDA of $130M–$137M, and EPS of $0.25–$0.30. For full-year FY26, the company continues to guide revenue at $3.37B–$3.45B, adjusted EBITDA at $575M–$610M, and EPS at $1.30–$1.55. Capital expenditure guidance is also unchanged at $255M–$280M for FY26. The final result is set to be released on April 29 after the market closes, followed by the earnings call on April 30 at 9 a.m. ET. Source: Press Release More on Acadia Healthcare Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (ACHC) Presents at Barclays 28th Annual Global Healthcare Conference Transcript Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (ACHC) Presents at Leerink Global Healthcare Conference 2026 Transcript Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (ACHC) Presents at 47th Annual Raymond James Institutional Investor Conference Transcript Most and least shorted mid-to mega-cap healthcare stocks in March Acadia Healthcare outlines $3.37B–$3.45B 2026 revenue target as new CEO emphasizes operational discipline

JasonDoiy/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images When I last covered Palantir Technologies Inc. ( PLTR ) in March last year, I had a Hold rating, not because of uncertainty but due to its high valuation. Instead, while emphasizing its efficiency edge, I had shown that a better way to get exposure was through the Global X Defense Tech ETF ( SHLD ). Since then, the stock has appreciated by more than 75% and was trading around $146 at the time of writing. Data by YCharts This thesis aims to show that going forward, stock performance is likely to be more muted as the narrative around Palantir shifts from a near-monopolistic AI platform to one which is facing competition. Equally important, the Iran war has hinted that its artificial intelligence systems may not have performed optimally, as I discuss below through an analysis of its Maven AI platform. The War May Have Shown the Limits of Maven AI Palantir supports the U.S. military, including the Army, through its Maven Smart System. This AI platform was utilized during U.S. operations against Iran that began in late February 2026 as part of Operation Epic Fury. Maven (blog.palantir.com) Looking at the modus operandi, Maven ingests vast datasets from diverse sources like satellite imagery, drone feeds, radar data, and human-based reconnaissance to automatically detect potential targets. It also helps track threats (like missile attacks) and generate strike recommendations. Now, proceeding in such a data-driven way has significantly improved targets to hit, from days to minutes or even seconds, enabling over 1,000 strikes in the first 24 hours of combat. Eventually, more than 13,000 missions were carried out by American forces, which involved striking more than 12,000 targets aimed at slashing Iran’s ability to launch missiles and drones. However, as shown by the oil facilities hit in the Middle East (both in Arab countries and Israel) by Iran more than one month after the start of operations, total U.S. air superiority remai...

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Waterstone Financial press release ( WSBF ): Q1 GAAP EPS of $0.34. Revenue of $35.69M (+20.3% Y/Y). More on Waterstone Financial Dividend scorecard for Waterstone Financial Financial information for Waterstone Financial

美国国债收盘脱离盘中低点，曲线中段收益率日内仍上涨至多3个基点。美国午后早段，市场担忧美伊停火前景不确定，期货价格剧烈震荡。油价上涨对美债构成压力。260亿美元5年期通胀保值国债（TIPS）续发未引发市场明显反应。 纽约时间下午3点刚过，美国国债收益率全线走高约1.5至3个基点，5s30s利差日内收窄约1个基点，接近日内低点，曲线中段表现落后。10年期美债收益率收于日内高点之下，当日仍上行约2个基点。 午后早段，期货剧烈震荡，油价大幅上涨，而股市跌至日内低点。这些走势临近收盘有所回吐，股市仍跌约0.4%，WTI原油期货上涨约3.5%。 市场波动受到伊朗战争升级迹象推动，其中包括伊朗媒体报道称，德黑兰部分地区已启动防空系统以应对“敌对目标”。 260亿美元5年期TIPS续发结果稳健，中标收益率较发行前交易水平高约0.2个基点。一级交易商获配比例为8.5%，与近期平均水平一致，间接投标人和直接投标人获配比例分别为64.6%和26.9%。 截至纽约时间下午3点，美国国债期货成交量较20日均值高约25%。其中超长期国债交易最为活跃，成交量较往常高出约40%。 截至美东时间下午4：10，2年期国债收益率上涨2.9个基点，报3.8274%； 5年期国债收益率上涨2.6个基点，报3.9519%； 10年期国债收益率上涨2个基点，报4.3224%； 30年期国债收益率上涨0.9个基点，报4.9132%； 5年和30年期国债收益率差下降约1.7个基点，报95.96个基点； 2年和10年期国债收益率差下降约0.5个基点，报49.29个基点。 责任编辑：丁文武

Customers Bancorp press release ( CUBI ): Q1 Non-GAAP EPS of $1.97 beats by $0.08 . Revenue of $225.67M (+57.9% Y/Y) beats by $29.72M . More on Customers Bancorp Customers Bancorp: As Much As I Want To, I Can't Keep My 'Buy' Rating Customers Bancorp: A Growth Bank Story With Legs Customers Bancorp Q1 2026 Earnings Preview Customers Bancorp authorizes $100 mln common stock repurchase plan Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Customers Bancorp