Profit Pulse Weekly

📈 Market Highlights: Week of May 5–12, 2025

1. Apple (AAPL) Faces Headwinds Amidst Market Rally
   Despite a broader tech rally, Apple shares declined over 7% for the week and are down 24% year-to-date. Analysts suggest the pullback may present a buying opportunity, citing strong fundamentals and potential for recovery.
   🔗 Read more on MarketWatch

2. Microsoft (MSFT) Retires Skype, Emphasizes Teams
   Microsoft officially shut down Skype on May 5, transitioning users to Microsoft Teams as part of its strategy to consolidate communication platforms.
   🔗 Read more on NPR

3. Nvidia (NVDA) Anticipates Growth Amid AI Boom
   Nvidia's stock climbed 5% during the week, buoyed by expectations of relaxed chip export restrictions and the ongoing AI-driven demand for its GPUs.
   🔗 Read more on AInvest

4. Rocket Lab (RKLB) Achieves Milestones with Neutron Rocket
   Rocket Lab reported Q1 revenue of $123 million, a 32% year-over-year increase. The company secured a significant contract for its Neutron rocket, positioning it as a key player in U.S. defense launches.
   🔗 Read more on Business Wire

5. Axon (AXON) Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
   Axon achieved its 13th consecutive quarter of over 25% year-over-year sales growth, with notable increases in connected devices and Taser-related revenue.
   🔗 Read more on PR Newswire

6. Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) Expands Stock Buyback Program
   Intuitive Surgical announced a $4 billion expansion to its stock buyback plan, signaling confidence in its financial health and future prospects.
   🔗 Read more on Seeking Alpha

7. Amazon (AMZN) Delivers Strong Q1 Results
   Amazon reported a 9% increase in net sales for Q1 2025, totaling $155.7 billion, reflecting robust growth in its core e-commerce and cloud services segments.
   🔗 Read more on Amazon Investor Relations

8. Tesla (TSLA) Eyes Robotaxi Launch Amidst Production Challenges
   Tesla's stock rose 8% during the week, driven by optimism around its upcoming robotaxi service, despite facing production slowdowns and a 40% drop in Q1 earnings.
   🔗 Read more on The Street

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