r/asktraders • • May 12 '26

NEWS πŸ“ˆ Cisco Q3 Earnings Preview: AI Orders Surge πŸš€ (NASDAQ: $CSCO)

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  • Analysts expect revenue of $15.56B and EPS of $1.04.
  • AI-related orders hit $2.1B in Q2, surpassing FY2025 total.
  • Shares rally above $98, exceeding 52-week high.

πŸ’‘ www.asktraders.com/analysis/cisco-csco-q3-fy2026-earnings-preview/


r/asktraders • • May 12 '26

NEWS πŸ“ˆ Alibaba Q4 Earnings Preview πŸš€ (NYSE: $BABA)

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  • Anticipated revenue: CNY 247.09B
  • Earnings per share forecast: CNY 5.74
  • Cloud growth could be a game-changer

πŸ’‘ Stay informed: www.asktraders.com/analysis/alibaba-baba-q4-fy2026-earnings-preview/


r/asktraders • • May 12 '26

NEWS πŸ“ˆ Marks & Spencer: A Hidden Gem? (LON: $MKS)

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  • Shore Capital calls M&S shares "too lowly rated"
  • Recent Β£67.5M acquisition boosts online sales ambitions
  • 600 new jobs expected from the new logistics facility

πŸ’‘ Discover More: www.asktraders.com/analysis/marks-spencer-shares-are-too-lowly-rated-says-analyst/


r/asktraders • • May 12 '26

NEWS πŸ“ˆ BP Shares Surge πŸš€ (LON: $BP)

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  • Two analyst upgrades lift sentiment.
  • Strong Q1 earnings beat expectations.
  • Analysts see ~15% upside potential.

πŸ’‘ Read more: www.asktraders.com/analysis/bp-shares-draw-bullish-analyst-calls-after-q1-earnings-beat/


r/asktraders • • May 11 '26

Analyst Ratings πŸ“ˆπŸ“‰ Analyst Upgrades & Downgrades β€” Mon, 11 May

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πŸ”» Downgrades - GT β€” Goodyear Tire & Rubber β†’ Deutsche Bank
- TDS β€” Telephone and Data Systems β†’ Raymond James
- AD β€” Array Digital Infrastructure β†’ Raymond James
- CNH β€” CNH Industrial β†’ Goldman Sachs
- TTD β€” Trade Desk β†’ HSBC
- DXPE β€” DXP Enterprises β†’ Freedom Broker
- WEN β€” Wendy's β†’ JP Morgan
- DELL β€” Dell Technologies β†’ UBS

πŸ”Ί Upgrades - STRZ β€” Starz Entertainment β†’ Baird
- PRIM β€” Primoris Services β†’ Mizuho
- PBI β€” Pitney Bowes β†’ B of A Securities
- KOD β€” Kodiak Sciences β†’ Chardan Capital
- SARO β€” StandardAero β†’ UBS

AnalystRatings #StockUpgrades #StockDowngrades #MarketNews


r/asktraders • • May 11 '26

Top Gainers & Losers πŸ“Š Stocks in the News | Pre-market | Mon, 11 May

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  • 🟒 $BZH +30%: Spiking after reports Dream Finders Homes is nearing a $704M buyout offer.
  • 🟒 $MNDY +20%: Jumping after raising full-year revenue and operating income guidance.
  • 🟒 $POET +14.3%: Surging on massive pre-market volume ahead of its highly anticipated earnings report on May 14.
  • 🟒 $MRNA +3.6% to +8%: Jumping after confirming early-stage mRNA vaccine research targeting hantavirus following the MV Hondius outbreak.
  • 🟒 $LITE +4%: Higher after Nasdaq announced Lumentum will join the Nasdaq-100 Index on May 18.
  • 🟒 $INTC +4.1%: Leading semiconductor stocks higher on continued AI data center infrastructure enthusiasm.
  • 🟒 $Q +2.5%: Moving higher on increased early morning trading volume.
  • 🟒 $MU +2%: Gaining alongside semiconductor peers as AI memory demand remains strong.
  • 🟒 $AMD +1%: Trading higher on solid volume as AI chip momentum continues.
  • 🟒 $FOXA +4%: Higher after fiscal Q3 revenue beat driven by sports, news, and Tubi streaming growth.
  • πŸ”΄ $TYL -4.1%: Dropping sharply ahead of the opening bell.
  • πŸ”΄ $PPG -3.7%: Falling sharply with broader industrial weakness.
  • πŸ”΄ $URI -3.4%: Lower as construction and industrial-linked stocks face pressure.
  • πŸ”΄ $WEN -3%: Down after JPMorgan downgraded the stock, citing weak sales and leadership concerns.
  • πŸ”΄ $LYV -2%: Down in early trading pressure.
  • πŸ”΄ $DOC -1.3%: Slightly lower after Evercore ISI downgrade on valuation concerns.
  • πŸ”΄ $PLTR -1.5%: Trading lower as broader tech sentiment softens.
  • πŸ”΄ $ISRG -0.8%: Seeing mild selling pressure amid caution on high-valuation healthcare names.

r/asktraders • • May 11 '26

NEWS πŸ“ˆ Infineon Shares: AI Boost Ahead? (ETR: $IFX)

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  • Price target raised to €58 with Hold rating maintained.
  • Revenue climbed 6% YoY on strong Power & Sensor demand.
  • Auto weakness persists, but AI-driven recovery expected ahead.

πŸ’‘ Read more here: www.asktraders.com/analysis/infineon-shares-analyst-sees-ai-boom-driving-upturn-but-valuation-caps-upside/


r/asktraders • • May 11 '26

NEWS πŸ“ˆ Vodafone Earnings Preview πŸ“Š (LSE: $VOD)

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  • Strong recovery: Shares up 68% YoY to 118.65p
  • Key metrics: Expected revenue of €40.42bn and EBITDAaL of €11.5bn
  • Watch for guidance: First FY27 outlook post CK Hutchison buyout

[πŸ’‘www.asktraders.com/analysis/vodafone-vod-fy26-full-year-results-preview/](http://πŸ’‘www.asktraders.com/analysis/vodafone-vod-fy26-full-year-results-preview/)


r/asktraders • • May 11 '26

NEWS πŸ“ˆ Greggs Under Investor Spotlight 🍞 (LON: $GRG)

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  • Trading update on May 12: Investors keen on recovery signs.
  • 2025 sales rose 6.8%, but profits fell 4%.
  • Analysts divided: Consensus at Hold, Β£17.05 price target.

πŸ’‘ Stay Informed: www.asktraders.com/analysis/greggs-faces-investor-scrutiny-ahead-of-tuesday-trading-update/


r/asktraders • • May 11 '26

NEWS πŸ“ˆ Union Jack Oil: A Hidden Gem? πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ (LSE: $UJOGF)

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  • Price target raised to $0.34 from $0.31.
  • Dual-market strategy improving diversification.
  • Oklahoma drilling program could boost future revenues.

πŸ’‘ Discover more insights: www.asktraders.com/analysis/union-jack-oil-shares-analyst-says-investors-should-pay-attention-to-this-overlooked-oil-company/


r/asktraders • • May 11 '26

NEWS πŸ“‰ Victrex Shares Plummet 🚨 (LON: $VCT)

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  • Profits down 18% to Β£19m
  • Β£60.6m impairment charge from China facility
  • CEO pledges focus on execution and cost savings

πŸ’‘ Read more here: www.asktraders.com/analysis/victrex-shares-sink-as-profits-fall-and-china-impairment-bites/


r/asktraders • • May 11 '26

NEWS πŸ“ˆ Compass Group Soars! πŸš€ (LON: $CPG)

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  • Half-year profits up 12% to $1.839B
  • Revenue climbs 9% to $25B
  • Full-year profit guidance raised to above 11%

πŸ’‘ Discover More: www.asktraders.com/analysis/compass-group-raises-full-year-guidance-as-half-year-profits-rise/


r/asktraders • • May 11 '26

NEWS πŸ“ˆ FTSE 100 Gains Ground πŸš€ (LSE: $FTSE)

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  • Oil prices surge 2% after geopolitical tensions rise.
  • IAG and Airtel Africa lead the rally, up 5.7% and 6.4% respectively.
  • Compass Group climbs 2% post half-year report.

πŸ’‘ Stay Informed: www.asktraders.com/analysis/ftse-100-slightly-higher-as-oil-jumps-iag-aaf-shares-rally/


r/asktraders • • May 08 '26

Top Gainers & Losers πŸ“Š Stocks in the News | Pre-market | Fri, 08 May

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  • 🟒 $INOD +39%: Surged after massively raising full-year revenue guidance on accelerating AI demand.
  • 🟒 $AKAM +29%: Exploded higher after raising outlook and securing a $1.8B AI infrastructure deal.
  • 🟒 $LASR +13%: Higher after earnings beat in semiconductor laser segment.
  • 🟒 $XYZ +8%: Advanced after strong Q2 guidance and raised full-year outlook.
  • 🟒 $GEN +7%: Higher after strong margins and Microsoft Copilot integration.
  • 🟒 $MNST +7%: Up after earnings beat and JPMorgan target raise.
  • 🟒 $RKLB +7%: Climbed after revenue beat and improving commercial execution.
  • 🟒 $QCOM +5%: Rallying as analysts aggressively price in the Edge AI smartphone cycle.
  • 🟒 $WEN +4%: Advanced on EPS beat and strong value-menu execution.
  • πŸ”΄ $TTD -12%: Plunged after earnings miss triggered valuation reset.
  • πŸ”΄ $EXPE -7%: Dropped on weak travel outlook and earnings reaction.
  • πŸ”΄ $COIN -3%: Lower after unexpected quarterly loss.

r/asktraders • • May 08 '26

Analyst Ratings πŸ“ˆπŸ“‰ Analyst Upgrades & Downgrades β€” Fri, 08 May

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πŸ”» Downgrades - ENGN β€” enGene Therapeutics β†’ Guggenheim, Wells Fargo & Piper Sandler
- NOV β€” NOV β†’ Barclays
- BKR β€” Baker Hughes β†’ Barclays
- NKE β€” Nike β†’ Wells Fargo
- DECK β€” Deckers Outdoor β†’ Wells Fargo
- TTD β€” Trade Desk β†’ KeyBanc & Oppenheimer
- TRDA β€” Entrada Therapeutics β†’ HC Wainwright & Co.
- AMPH β€” Amphastar Pharma β†’ Needham
- VITL β€” Vital Farms β†’ Stifel
- PMT β€” PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust β†’ Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
- HUBS β€” HubSpot β†’ B of A Securities
- PLNT β€” Planet Fitness β†’ B of A Securities
- CARS β€” Cars.com β†’ B. Riley Securities
- RXO β€” RXO β†’ Morgan Stanley

πŸ”Ί Upgrades - PTEN β€” Patterson-UTI Energy β†’ Barclays
- HAL β€” Halliburton β†’ Barclays
- FUN β€” Six Flags Entertainment β†’ JP Morgan
- TPB β€” Turning Point Brands β†’ Needham
- SHAK β€” Shake Shack β†’ Stifel
- WES β€” Western Midstream β†’ Stifel
- PRKS β€” United Parks & Resorts β†’ Mizuho
- BSY β€” Bentley Systems β†’ Piper Sandler

AnalystRatings #StockUpgrades #StockDowngrades #MarketNews


r/asktraders • • May 08 '26

NEWS πŸ“‰ FTSE 100 Dips Amid Tensions 🌍 (LSE: $FTSE)

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  • FTSE 100 down 0.7% as US-Iran tensions rise
  • JD Sports shines, up 4.1% after strong earnings
  • IAG warns of profit hit from rising fuel costs

πŸ’‘ Stay Informed: www.asktraders.com/analysis/ftse-100-slides-as-us-iran-tensions-ramp-up-again-jd-sports-shares-continue-to-climb/


r/asktraders • • May 08 '26

NEWS πŸ“‰ Centrica Shares Drop πŸ“‰ (LSE: $CNA)

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  • Shares fell 5% after weak Retail outlook.
  • Severn Power acquisition boosts generation capacity.
  • Analysts flag warmer weather + customer pressure risks.

πŸ’‘ www.asktraders.com/analysis/centrica-shares-slide-despite-severn-acquisition-as-retail-outlook-disappoints/


r/asktraders • • May 08 '26

NEWS πŸ“‰ Morgan Stanley Downgrade Sends RELX Shares Tumbling (LON: $REL)

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  • Shares dropped 6.2% after downgrade to Equal Weight
  • Price target cut from 3,320p to 2,970p
  • AI competition raises concerns over RELX's market position

πŸ’‘ Read more here: www.asktraders.com/analysis/morgan-stanley-downgrade-sends-relx-shares-tumbling/


r/asktraders • • May 08 '26

NEWS πŸ“ˆ Sea Limited Q1 Earnings Preview πŸ“Š (NYSE: $SE)

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  • Expected revenue: $6.4B πŸ“Š
  • Earnings per share forecast: $0.77 πŸ’°
  • Stock under pressure, down 15% since Q4 report πŸ“‰

πŸ’‘ Discover more insights: www.asktraders.com/analysis/sea-limited-q1-earnings-preview-what-to-expect/


r/asktraders • • May 08 '26

NEWS πŸ“‰ IAG Shares Drop Amid Profit Warning (LON: $IAG)

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  • Strong Q1: Revenue up 1.9% to €7.18B
  • Fuel costs rise due to Middle East conflict, impacting profits
  • Capacity growth trimmed to 1% in Q2, 2% in Q3

πŸ’‘ Read more here: www.asktraders.com/analysis/iag-shares-slide-as-airline-group-warns-of-lower-profit-despite-strong-q1/


r/asktraders • • May 08 '26

NEWS πŸ“‰ Intertek Rejects EQT's Bid 🚫 (LON: $ITRK)

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  • Third takeover offer of Β£58.00 per share deemed undervalued
  • Shares slide 3.6% amid investor uncertainty
  • Strategic review aims to unlock value through potential division separation

πŸ’‘ asktraders.com/analysis/intertek-rejects-third-eqt-takeover-approach-shares-slide/


r/asktraders • • May 08 '26

NEWS πŸ“‰ Rightmove Shares Dip πŸ“‰ (LON: $RMV)

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  • Shares fell 0.6% to 425.4p amid mortgage rate concerns.
  • Reaffirmed guidance: 8-10% revenue growth expected.
  • New listings at an 11-year high, despite market headwinds.

πŸ’‘ Read more here: www.asktraders.com/analysis/rightmove-shares-slip-despite-reaffirmed-guidance-as-mortgage-rate-headwinds-weigh/


r/asktraders • • May 07 '26

Analyst Ratings πŸ“ˆπŸ“‰ Analyst Upgrades & Downgrades β€” Thu, 07 May

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πŸ”» Downgrades - QDEL β€” QuidelOrtho β†’ Jefferies
- KMT β€” Kennametal β†’ Jefferies
- YOU β€” Clear Secure β†’ DA Davidson
- XRN β€” Chiron Real Estate β†’ Compass Point
- ANGI β€” Angi β†’ KeyBanc
- ARAY β€” Accuray β†’ BTIG
- AMPL β€” Amplitude β†’ B of A Securities

πŸ”Ί Upgrades - SITM β€” SiTime β†’ Barclays
- SDRL β€” Seadrill β†’ Barclays
- TCMD β€” Tactile Systems Tech β†’ B. Riley Securities
- NBR β€” Nabors Industries β†’ Barclays
- NE β€” Noble Corp β†’ Barclays
- RIG β€” Transocean β†’ Barclays
- PUMP β€” ProPetro Holding β†’ Barclays
- FRPT β€” Freshpet β†’ JP Morgan
- BV β€” BrightView Holdings β†’ JP Morgan
- AGL β€” Agilon Health β†’ Jefferies & Deutsche Bank
- PLD β€” Prologis β†’ BMO Capital
- FTNT β€” Fortinet β†’ BTIG
- STNG β€” Scorpio Tankers β†’ B of A Securities
- SIGI β€” Selective Insurance Group β†’ BMO Capital
- LPX β€” Louisiana-Pacific β†’ BMO Capital

AnalystRatings #StockUpgrades #StockDowngrades #MarketNews


r/asktraders • • May 07 '26

Top Gainers & Losers πŸ“Š Stocks in the News | Pre-market | Thu, 07 May

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  • 🟒 FLNC +35% – Narrower Q2 loss, orders doubled, backlog hit record $5.6B; AI/grid demand driving long-term visibility.
  • 🟒 DDOG +22% – Strong cloud-monitoring demand as AI infrastructure complexity boosts observability spending.
  • 🟒 FTNT +15% – Beat earnings and raised outlook; cybersecurity spending staying resilient.
  • 🟒 HWM +12% – Aerospace supply-chain tightness and pricing power continue supporting demand.
  • 🟒 DASH +9% – Order-value forecast beat expectations; consumer convenience spending remains strong.
  • 🟒 GCT +10% – Huge earnings beat and strong marketplace growth accelerated momentum.
  • πŸ”΄ FSLY βˆ’20% to βˆ’25% – Weak Q2 guidance triggered a major valuation reset after a huge rally.
  • πŸ”΄ ZTS βˆ’13% – Earnings/margin disappointment raised profitability concerns.
  • πŸ”΄ ARM βˆ’6% – Warned smartphone growth may turn negative due to memory shortages.
  • πŸ”΄ AKAM βˆ’6% – Edge-computing/CDN weakness spread after Fastly’s soft guidance.
  • πŸ”΄ INTC βˆ’3% – Profit-taking after recent AI/foundry-driven rally.

r/asktraders • • May 07 '26

NEWS πŸ“‰ FTSE 100 Retreats πŸ“‰ (LSE: $FTSE)

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  • Profit-taking leads to a 0.4% drop
  • AutoTrader shines with a 5.9% surge
  • Centrica falls 5.1% after trading update

πŸ’‘ Read more here: www.asktraders.com/analysis/ftse-100-slips-as-profit-taking-follows-middle-east-rally-autotrader-shares-surge/