Investors embraced a risk-on mood Monday, showing optimism that Iran might seek a diplomatic solution to the crisis despite continued hostilities with Israel.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the major indices rebounded (Nasdaq +1.5%, S&P 500 +1.0%) as reports pointed to easing tensions between Israel and Iran.
Let's have a look at what is happening on the US markets in the middle of the day on Monday. Below you can find the top S&P500 gainers and losers in today's session.
A company with profits isn’t always a great investment.
Some struggle to maintain growth, face looming threats, or fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their future potential.
Although the S&P 500 is down 2.2% over the past six months, MGM Resorts’s stock price has fallen further to $31.80, losing shareholders 16.9% of their capital. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns.
Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.
Hospitality and casino entertainment company MGM Resorts (NYSE:MGM) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, but sales fell by 2.4% year on year to $4.28 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.69 per share was 51.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Corporate buybacks surged in April, led by Apple, Alphabet, and Wells Fargo, signaling confidence and boosting stock prices. Tech and consumer companies also joining the buyback binge.
BofA analyst reiterates Buy ratings on Caesars (CZR) and MGM (MGM) after Q1 earnings beat. Caesars saw strong digital growth and resilient demand, while MGM delivered solid Las Vegas performance and record April room revenue.
The regular session of the US market on Wednesday is now over, but let's get a preview of the after-hours session and explore the top S&P500 gainers and losers driving the post-market movements.
