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Why 1-800-FLOWERS (FLWS) Stock Is Nosediving

Shares of e-commerce florist and gift retailer 1-800-FLOWERS (NASDAQ:FLWS) fell 17.3% in the pre-market session after the company reported weak fourth quarter results, with its revenue and EPS fallin below analysts' expectations. Adding to the bad news, the company's full-year EBITDA guidance missed Wall Street's estimates significantly. Management expressed displeasure at the results, which were marred by "a softer than anticipated and highly promotional consumer environment, along with a pullb

United Parcel Service (UPS) Stock Trades Down, Here Is Why

Shares of parcel delivery company UPS (NYSE:UPS) fell 17.6% in the morning session after the company reported weak fourth-quarter results and provided full-year revenue guidance, which missed significantly. Adding to concerns, UPS announced an agreement with its largest customer (Amazon) to cut volume by more than 50% by the second half of 2026, which might be a headwind to future growth. On the other hand, it was encouraging to see United Parcel Service beat analysts' EPS expectations this quar

Why Cigna (CI) Stock Is Down Today

Shares of health insurance company Cigna (NYSE:CI) fell 8.5% in the afternoon session after the company reported underwhelming fourth quarter earnings. EPS in the quarter missed and its full-year EPS guidance missed significantly. This is due to higher-than-expected medical loss ratios. On the other hand, Cigna exceeded analysts’ revenue expectations this quarter. Overall, this was a softer quarter.

Why Is Lam Research (LRCX) Stock Rocketing Higher Today

Shares of semiconductor equipment maker Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) jumped 8.5% in the afternoon session after the company reported impressive fourth-quarter results and provided revenue and EPS guidance for the next quarter, which blew past analysts' expectations. This quarter's revenue and EPS outperformed Wall Street's estimates. Overall, we think this was a decent quarter, with some key metrics above expectations.

Why Comcast (CMCSA) Stock Is Nosediving

Shares of telecommunications and media company Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) fell 12.5% in the morning session after the company reported weak fourth-quarter results, with key demand growth indicators, including broadband and video customers, continuing to decline year on year, with the former missing expectations. On the other hand, it was encouraging to see Comcast beat analysts' EPS expectations this quarter. Overall, this was a mixed yet weaker quarter.