General strike paralyses much of Israel after hostage deaths trigger protests

CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) recently released its financial report as it approaches the one-year mark since a significant global outage in July 2024. The cybersecurity firm exceeded earnings per share (EPS) estimates while matching revenue, although it experienced declines in earnings, free cash flow, and annual recurring revenue (ARR) compared to the previous year. The company is making strides in recovery from the incident, as indicated by these financial results. Full Article

Shares of PVH (NYSE: PVH), the parent company of brands like Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, experienced a significant drop of 17.7% following its first-quarter earnings report. While the company reported solid results for the quarter, it revised its outlook for the full year downward. This negative adjustment overshadowed the otherwise positive earnings announcement, leading to a decline in investor confidence. Full Article

Shares of ChargePoint Holdings (NYSE: CHPT) plummeted 19.8% on Thursday morning after the company reported a fiscal Q1 2026 loss of $0.12 per share, which was double the anticipated loss of $0.06. Additionally, sales decreased by 8.8% year over year, totaling $97.6 million, falling short of analysts' expectations of over $100 million. The disappointing earnings report, which ended on April 30, led to a significant decline in investor confidence. Full Article

President Trump's trade policies are raising concerns about a potential recession, leading investors to consider companies that can thrive even in tough economic times. Zoetis (NYSE: ZTS) and HCA Healthcare (NYSE: HCA) are highlighted as strong investment options due to their robust business models, which are designed to deliver consistent results and superior long-term returns. While predicting an economic downturn is challenging, investing in resilient companies is always a prudent strategy. Full Article

Warren Buffett has not been actively investing lately, having been a net seller of stocks for 10 consecutive quarters, leading to a cash stockpile of nearly $348 billion for Berkshire Hathaway. During Berkshire's annual shareholder meeting in May, a shareholder inquired about potential investment opportunities, to which Buffett responded that the company is prepared to spend $100 billion on a stock, provided it meets three specific criteria. This highlights Buffett's cautious approach to investing amid...

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