Intuit is today's headline mover. The tax and accounting software firm cracked after announcing layoffs and issuing a TurboTax warning. Analyst consensus targets fell to $540 from $592 — a 9% trim. Short interest remains low at 3.8% of free float. Bears have yet to pile in, but the stock is firmly in the spotlight.
Lowe's is also under pressure. Both Truist Securities and DA Davidson lowered their price targets today. Truist cut to $255, Davidson to $245. Both kept neutral-to-buy ratings. Tariff uncertainty and softer consumer spending are the likely culprits.
The Fed's Tom Barkin added a cautious macro note. He warned gas prices could take months to fall even after the Strait of Hormuz reopens. That keeps energy and inflation concerns alive heading into summer.
On the short interest front, SharkNinja saw short interest spike 30% in one week. SI hit 5.2% of free float. Cost to borrow rose 26% while availability collapsed 74%. Bears are circling the consumer appliance maker fast.
Spain's political landscape shifted today. The Socialists suffered a defeat in the country's most populous region. That deepens fiscal concerns and weighed on Spanish-listed names including and .
SpaceX is drawing major attention. Reports indicate D1 Capital is set to receive a $20 billion stake in any upcoming IPO. The listing could come as soon as next month. Analysts note this would be the most speculative large-cap debut in market history.
Tonight brings results from Ross Stores and Copart. Next week, Salesforce, Marvell, and Costco are the marquee names to watch.
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