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On this episode of Stock Movers, we get a roundup of earnings after the bell:

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- Rivian (RIVN) posted a narrower first-quarter loss ahead of the sales debut of its new R2 SUV that’s seen as critical to the electric-vehicle maker’s future. The company separately said it would increase initial production at a new factory planned in Georgia to 300,000 vehicles annually, up from 200,000 units under its previous plan. Construction of the facility is scheduled to begin this year with R2 output at the plant starting in late 2028, the company said.

- Qualcomm (QCOM) rallied in trading today after it said it was making headway in the lucrative data center market and predicted that the China phone industry would bounce back.When reporting quarterly results Wednesday, the chipmaker said that a top hyperscaler — an industry term for the largest data center operators — was on track to begin using its components later this year. Qualcomm, the biggest maker of smartphone processors, sees AI data centers as a major source of potential growth. Though the company declined to give customer names, it said it’s been working with a number of prospective customers and has become more optimistic about the market.

- Roblox (RBLX) reported first-quarter users that fell short of analysts’ expectations after implementing safety features restricting how kids, who make up a majority of its audience, can use the platform. The video-game company’s 132 million daily active users fell under analysts’ estimates of 143.8 million. While that’s a 35% increase year-over-year, it marks the second consecutive decline compared with the previous quarter. Bookings, a measure of sales, came in at $1.7 billion, falling slightly short of Wall Street’s expectations of $1.73 billion. Roblox shares were down about 16% in trading after the results were announced. Growth was “tempered by greater-than-expected headwinds from our age-check roll out,” according to Roblox’s shareholder letter. New child-safety updates “restricted on-platform communication for non-age checked users, diluted communication for age-checked users, and slowed new user acquisition.” Shares of Roblox continued to tumble in the aftermarket.
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- Eli Lilly (LLY) surprised Wall Street by raising its annual sales and profit forecast, as demand for obesity medications soared and thousands of patients started taking its new weight-loss pill before advertising for the drug had even begun. Lilly shares jumped 7.3% at the start of regular trading in New York, its largest gain since February and continued to rally during the day.

- Caterpillar (CAT)'s shares surged after the company delivered stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings and raised its long-term revenue outlook, supported by fast-growing sales from construction and power generation equipment. Shares rose about 9% in morning trading on Thursday in New York after the US manufacturer said it now expects sales through the end of the decade to grow at a faster clip than it had previously forecast and continued in the green throughout trading.

- Royal Caribbean (RCL) shares rose as the company’s outlook for the year suggests it will be able to weather headwinds such as higher fuel costs and disruptions on its Middle Eastern itineraries. The cruise operator cut its full-year adjusted earnings forecast to $17.10 to $17.50 a share, from $17.70 to $18.10 previously, though the midpoint remains above the $17.14 Wall Street consensus. Demand remains resilient, with April bookings exceeding last year and strength in last-minute reservations, the company said in a statement. Bookings for high-yield Mediterranean itineraries have moderated following recent geopolitical developments, partly due to higher airfares, reduced airline capacity and flight disruptions, though recent weeks have shown a rebound.
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- Meta (META US) shares plunge after the company raised its spending outlook for the year, driven by its AI strategy and higher component pricing. The social media giant projected full-year capital expenditures of $125 billion to $145 billion, exceeding analysts' estimates, and is kicking off a bond sale of between $20 billion and $25 billion in debt.
- Ford (F) shares slide. The automaker raised its full-year profit outlook due to demand for high-margin pickups and SUVs, but warned of pressure from an unexpected rise in commodity costs. The company expects to earn as much as $10.5 billion before interest and taxes this year, and also expects a $2 billion profit hit from rising commodity prices such as steel and aluminum.
- Eli Lilly (LLY) shares gain. The company raised its annual sales and profit forecast due to high demand for obesity medications and its new weight-loss pill. The company now sees 2026 sales rising to as much as $85 billion and 2026 profits in the range of $35.50 a share to $37 a share.
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- Alphabet (GOOGL) shares soared by the most in nearly eight months after the company reported strong demand for its cloud and artificial intelligence offerings, signaling that its unprecedented investments in AI infrastructure are paying off.
- Qualcomm (QCOM) rallied after the company said it was making headway in the lucrative data center market and predicted that the China phone industry would bounce back. A top hyperscaler is on track to begin using Qualcomm's components later this year, and the company has become more optimistic about the market, seeing AI data centers as a major source of potential growth.
- Pershing Square (PSUS) shares rise. Bill Ackman bought shares of his asset management company and alternative asset manager in the open market on Wednesday, supporting the shares in their debut following a $5 billion combined IPO.
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- Royal Caribbean (RCL) is climbing after it logged a higher profit and revenue in the first quarter as demand remained strong. Royal Caribbean expects another year of double-digit revenue and earnings growth, driven by consumers' preference for its leading brands and expanding portfolio.
- Chipotle (CMG) shares are moving up after it reported sales at established locations rose 0.5% thanks to a higher volume of orders, aided by the popularity of its chicken al pastor and extra servings of protein.
- Eli Lilly (LLY) is higher this morning as it raised its annual sales and profit forecast due to high demand for obesity medications and its new weight-loss pill.
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