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Iran Is Changing the Landscape for Stock Markets. What They Face After War.

Super Micro co-founder accused of violating export-control laws, FedEx raises outlook, Trump’s Powell criticism endangers his nominee, and more news to start your day.

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Micron, Accenture, Seagate, APA, Newmont, Alibaba, Swarmer, and More Stock Market Movers

Micron stock drops even as the memory-chip maker posts strong fiscal second-quarter earnings.

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U.S. Consumers Face ‘Global Oil Shock.’ The Iran War Is Retail’s Latest Challenge.

Retailers looking forward to increased spending with higher tax returns have rising oil prices and other issues to deal with now.

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Signet Jewelers Stock Surges. Earnings Beat Holiday Forecasts.

The jewelry retailer reports better-than-expected holiday earnings but gives a weak outlook for fiscal 2027.

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Ross Stores’ Stock Is Still Cheap, and the Rally Isn’t Over Yet

The off-price retailer’s focus on value has resonated with consumers. It’s gaining on industry leader TJX Cos.

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Micron, Swarmer, Lumentum, Trade Desk, Macy’s, Williams-Sonoma, and More Stock Market Movers

Micron shares rise after the memory-chip maker tops a $500 billion market cap for the first time ahead of the release of its quarterly earnings.

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What Macy’s Earnings Say About the Future of the Retailer—and the Stock

The strong fourth quarter overshadows slightly softer earnings guidance for the current fiscal year.

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Lululemon Stock Is Falling. What’s Overshadowing Its Earnings Beat.

The company’s weak outlook is weighing on shares. The founder is pushing for changes, too.

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Publix Is the Class of Grocery Industry. Its Strong Results Show Why as It Moves North.

Workers at the employee-owned chain go the extra mile to coddle customers, and it shows in Publix’s higher profit margins.

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Amazon Is Set to Gain From AI, Analyst Says. The Stock Looks Cheap.

Needham analyst Laura Martin cites several reasons she thinks Amazon is set up for success in a world dominated by AI.

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Dollar Tree’s Guidance Was Light. Why the Stock Is Rising Anyway After Earnings.

Dollar Tree provides a cautious forecast after posting quarterly earnings that topped consensus estimates.

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Shopping Will Take a Hit From the Iran War. Retail Stocks Are Already Paying the Price.

American shoppers will still feel the pain from climbing global oil prices, beyond what they pay at the pump.

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Adobe, Meta, Micron, Lennar, Coinbase, Ulta Beauty, CF Industries, and More Stock Market Movers

Adobe shares fell following the resignation of CEO Shantanu Narayen, who served in the role for nearly two decades.

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Amazon to Move Prime Day Up to June, Report Says. What Could Drive the Change.

The annual shopping event usually happens in July, but a strategy change might make sense this summer.

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Carvana Announces 5-for-1 Stock Split. It’s the First Split for Used-Car Retailer.

Shareholders of the used-car retailer will vote on the stock split on May 5.

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Markets Have Had 2 Weeks of Pain. That Luck Won’t Change on Friday the 13th.

Trump’s ‘Plan B’ tariffs to roll out, CFTC offers guidance for sports prediction markets, Honda unveils EV losses, and more news to start your day.

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Morgan Stanley, Bumble, CF Industries, Rivian, UiPath, Firefly Aerospace, and More Stock Market Movers

Morgan Stanley and shares of alternative asset managers slide amid renewed private-credit fears.

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Dollar General Earnings Beat Expectations. Why the Stock Is Having Its Worst Day Since 2024.

Dollar General posts fiscal fourth-quarter earnings and sales that top consensus estimates.

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Costco Sues Government, Customer Sues Costco. Tariff Refunds Are Getting Messy.

Costco Wholesale faces a potential class-action lawsuit filed by a Costco member in Illinois.

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Dick’s Sporting Goods Stock Rises on Earnings. Guidance Is Mixed.

The sporting goods retailer reports better-than-expected quarterly results but mixed guidance for the current fiscal year.

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Oracle, UniFirst, Fair Isaac, Nebius, AeroVironment, Campbell’s, and More Stock Market Movers

Oracle shares jump after the software company’s earnings beat expectations.

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Nike Stock Gets an Upgrade. Investors Are Too Skeptical, It's Time to Buy, Analyst Says.

Barclays upgraded Nike stock, citing operational progress and disciplined management.

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CarMax Stock Edges Higher as Activist Takes Stake, Says New CEO Must ‘Move Quickly’

Starboard Value takes a stake worth around $350 million in the used car retailer.

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Kohl’s Had Yet Another Earnings Beat. Why the Stock Is Flat.

Kohl’s reports strong earnings but weaker-than-expected sales in its fiscal fourth quarter.

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Alibaba, Other Chinese Stocks Jump. Beijing Export Boom Defies Trade Tensions.

Elevated Chinese exports lift shares for Alibaba, Temu, and Baidu.

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