First quarter earnings season is in full swing, with a full slate of semiconductor and consumer companies slated to report results.

The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose 2.3% this week to another round of new highs as the technology

Playtika (NASDAQ:PLTK) reported a stronger-than-expected start to 2026, driven by rapid growth at its SuperPlay studio, record direct-to-consumer revenue and improving stability in parts of its legacy portfolio, executives said on the company’s first-quarter earnings call. The mobile gaming company

The most revealing data point from Wednesday’s earnings doubleheader came down to word choice. On May 6, Uber’s CEO said “local” five times and Disney’s CEO said “domestic” 12 times on their respective calls. That linguistic tilt, flagged by the hosts of The Best One Yet, captures a macro shift already showing up in consumer ... As Jet Fuel Spikes 100%, 2 Mega-Cap CEOs Reveal the Staycation Trade Has Already Started

Film and TV producers cash in on international subsidy wars

In recent days, Netflix reported Q1 results that beat expectations but were accompanied by softer Q2 guidance, while also authorizing a US$25.00 billion share repurchase plan and preparing for co‑founder Reed Hastings to leave the board in June. These moves highlight Netflix’s shift from subscriber-led expansion to monetizing a large user base through advertising, pricing power, and capital returns at a time when rivals like Disney are showing strong streaming profitability. Next, we’ll...

Holding its first earnings call under new CEO Josh D'Amaro, Disney was able to exceed expectations for its fiscal second quarter and reaffirmed its EPS guidance.

Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro, who took over for Bob Iger earlier this year, has emphasized his intent to streamline the Disney experience.

Bath & Body Works (NYSE:BBWI) has launched its first Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu collection through a new partnership with Disney. The limited edition line introduces exclusive fragrances and collectible products timed to the franchise's theatrical release. The collaboration targets both loyal Bath & Body Works shoppers and Star Wars fans, aiming to increase in store and online engagement. For investors watching NYSE:BBWI, this collaboration arrives after a challenging share price...

Theme parks have always been a strange place to look for an economic forecast. But for years, what American families decide to do with their summer vacation dollars has told a clearer story about the U.S. economy than most data points coming out of Washington. When that vacation money keeps ...