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The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index moved to the "Neutral" zone on Thursday.

Study shows AI chatbots not significantly increasing productivity, with some workers even facing extra tasks. Calls into question tech leaders' claims.

Microsoft announced Thursday it will raise Xbox console prices globally, with U.S. models increasing by up to 27% as the gaming industry grapples with new tariff pressures. The move follows similar price hikes from Sony Corp. (NYSE: SONY) and production delays from Nintendo Co. (OTC: NTDOY).

Wall Street Rebounds as Microsoft and Meta Impress, Eyes Turn to Jobs Report and Tariff Tensions

Wall Street Rebounds as Microsoft and Meta Impress, Eyes Turn to Jobs Report and Tariff Tensions

The spotlight will likely be on the April non-farm payrolls report. Economists, on average, expect 133,000 job gains for the month, notably slower than the 228,00 pace for March.

The company said future earnings may be affected by many factors, such as tariffs and trade policies, currency fluctuations, and "recessionary fears."

Leading cryptocurrencies rallied Thursday as investors turned to Bitcoin amid a weak financial climate.

Construction management software maker Procore (NYSE:PCOR) reported Q1 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 15.3% year on year to $310.6 million. On the other hand, next quarter’s revenue guidance of $311 million was less impressive, coming in 1.4% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.23 per share was 24.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Call center software provider Five9 (NASDAQ: FIVN) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 13.2% year on year to $279.7 million. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $275 million, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.64 per share was 32.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

iPhone and iPad maker Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) reported Q1 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 5.1% year on year to $95.36 billion. Its GAAP profit of $1.65 per share was 1.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Cloud computing and online retail behemoth Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 8.6% year on year to $155.7 billion. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $161.5 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $1.59 per share was 17.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Language-learning app Duolingo (NASDAQ:DUOL) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 37.7% year on year to $230.7 million. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was optimistic at $240 million at the midpoint, 2.6% above analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $0.72 per share was 39.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

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Apple easily beat estimates for its fiscal second quarter, thanks to record services revenue. But Apple stock fell in extended trading.

Amazon stock slid on mixed Q2 guidance amid concerns about how tariffs will impact the tech giant's massive e-commerce business.

Microsoft shares are trading higher Thursday after the company beat third-quarter earnings expectations and gave strong revenue guidance.

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Microsoft analysts raise their price targets after a strong third-quarter that saw AI and cloud growth and a blowout performance from Azure.

Shares of social network operator Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) jumped 7.2% in the pre-market session after the company reported strong first quarter 2025 results which exceeded analysts' expectations across revenue, EPS, and EBITDA. Revenue grew 16% year over year, driven by a 10% rise in average ad prices and a 5% increase in impressions across Meta's Family of Apps.