Coca-Cola Earnings: Will It Pop?
Gold Hits Record $2,934.40 Amid Surging Demand
Coca-Cola Earnings Report: Will It Fizz or Go Flat?
Shopify Soars 40%—Can Earnings Keep the Momentum Going?
UniCredit Beats Q4 Forecasts, Raises Dividends
Steel Stocks Surge as Tariff Talks Return
Market Movers
AXSM | Axsome Therapeutics | ▲ 20.16% | 127.08
SWTX | SpringWorks Therapeutics | ▲ 34.06% | 54.00
MNDY | Monday.com | ▲ 26.46% | 326.58
SMCI | Super Micro Computer | ▲ 17.56% | 42.65
News Highlights
Gold’s Meteoric Rise
Gold has reached another all-time high, closing at $2,934.40, marking an 8% surge in just a month. Gold mining stocks are also rallying, with the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) up 17%. Investors continue turning to gold as a hedge against economic uncertainty. Will this rally continue?
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Coca-Cola Earnings on Tap
Coca-Cola will report earnings before the market opens. Investors are keen to see how the beverage giant is navigating inflation and evolving consumer preferences. The stock has been relatively flat over the past three months and remains 13% below its September peak. Can Coca-Cola’s earnings inject fresh momentum into its stock, or will it stay flat?
Shopify’s Meteoric Rise
Shopify’s stock has surged nearly 40% in the last three months, making it Canada’s second-largest company by market capitalisation. With earnings coming up on Tuesday, the key question is whether Shopify can sustain its momentum.
Super Micro Computer ($SMCI) Jumps 18%
SMCI shares have surged ahead of its Q2 FY25 earnings. Despite concerns over financial reporting and potential Nasdaq delisting, optimism remains high. Will earnings confirm the AI-powered growth investors are banking on?
Movers & Shakers
BP (BP.L) ▲ 7.17% | 464.00
BP shares soared after reports surfaced that activist hedge fund Elliott Management has taken a stake in the company. Speculation is growing that Elliott may push for restructuring, including separating BP’s oil and gas operations.
McDonald’s (MCD) ▲ 4.80% | 308.42
McDonald’s reported weaker-than-expected revenue, with U.S. sales dropping 1.4%, the biggest decline since the pandemic. An E. coli outbreak contributed to the decline, but executives remain optimistic about a recovery in Q2. International sales have remained strong.
Monday.com (MNDY) ▲ 26.46% | 326.58
Monday.com delivered an EPS of $1.08 vs. $0.79 expected, with revenue surging 32% to $268M. The stock jumped 22%, driven by strong enterprise adoption and an optimistic 2025 outlook.
United States Steel Corp (X) ▲ 4.65% | 38.70
Steel stocks rallied after reports that new tariffs on steel and aluminium imports may be imposed. U.S. Steel gained 4.8%, while Steel Dynamics and Cleveland-Cliffs surged 5% and 18%, respectively.
What to Watch
Meta’s 16-Day Winning Streak: Meta shares have climbed 17% since January 20, while Tesla has declined 17% in the same period. Investors are monitoring Meta’s upcoming earnings to see if the momentum continues.
Boeing’s Order & Delivery Report: Boeing shares are up 5% in the past month and 19% in three months, but remain 14.6% below their February high.
UniCredit’s Strong Q4 Performance: The Italian bank exceeded estimates with a net profit of €1.97 billion, raising its 2025 dividend payout to 50% of net profit. CEO Andrea Orcel is focused on accelerating growth and strengthening competitiveness.
Prices and figures were correct at the time of writing.
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