Recent semiconductor sector news from late May indicates that Intel Corporation NASDAQ: INTC has discovered an alleged embezzlement, which media outlets have dubbed the "chip bandit." Over $840,000 was reportedly involved in the embezzlement at its Israeli operations. Intel TodayINTCIntel$19.42 -0.83 (-4.12%) 52-Week Range$17.67▼$37.16Price Target$21.57Add to WatchlistThis sum is financially insignificant for a company with a market value of nearly $90 billion. Yet, this event holds significant symbolic me ...

Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) reported solid first-quarter fiscal 2025 results, wherein both top and bottom lines beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate and increased year over year. Better-than-expected results prompted management to raise its full-year view.The company reported first-quarter earnings per share of $6.70, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.77. The bottom line increased from $6.47 in the year-ago period. (Find the latest EPS estimates and surprises on Zacks Earnings Calendar.)Net sales of this ...

The Gap Inc. (GAP) stock slumped 14.85% in the after-hours trading session yesterday despite showcasing strong first-quarter fiscal 2025 results on the surface, with the top and bottom lines beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The after-hours sell-off was likely driven by concerns over $100-$150 million in tariff-related costs, a muted second-quarter and fiscal 2025 outlook, and continued struggles at Athleta and Banana Republic brands.Gap posted earnings per share of 51 cents, which beat the Zacks Consen ...

Investors in United Parks & Resorts Inc. (PRKS) need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the June 20, 2025 $30 Call had some of the highest implied volatility of all equity options today.What is Implied Volatility?Implied volatility shows how much movement the market is expecting in the future. Options with high levels of implied volatility suggest that investors in the underlying stocks are expecting a big move in one direction or the other. It c ...

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MicroStrategy (MSTR) shares have appreciated 27.9% year to date (YTD), outperforming the Zacks Computer Software industry’s rise of 5.9% and the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector’s fall of 1.7%.MicroStrategy is the world’s largest Bitcoin treasury company holding 553.555 bitcoins as of April 27, 2025, representing 2.6% of all bitcoins in existence. As of April 28, more than 70 publicly listed companies, including the likes of Marathon Digital (MARA) , Semler Scientific and KULR Technology hold 72 ...

Gap shares tanked Friday after the retailer warned that President Trump’s tariffs could take a $150 million bite out of its bottom line in 2025.The San Francisco-based company — which owns Banana Republic, Old Navy and Atheleta — reported first-quarter earnings Thursday that beat Wall Street’s expectations, but noted that tariffs are a looming threat to its profit margin.Gap’s shares plunged 20%, to $22,40, as of 11:45 a.m. ET Friday. 3 Shares of Gap, which also owns Old Navy, plunged on Friday. AFP via G ...

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Biotech giant Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) has put up a strong performance amid a volatile market. Shares of this biotech giant have gained 21.1% year to date against the industry’s decline of 4.7%. The stock has outperformed the sector and the S&P 500 Index in this timeframe.Gilead Outperforms Industry, Sector & S&P 500 IndexImage Source: Zacks Investment ResearchGilead Sciences is a dominant player in the HIV market with market-leading treatments. Its diverse portfolio also includes drugs for liver, hemat ...