From Nasdaq: 2025-05-13 16:43:00

The Zacks Research Daily features new reports on major stocks, including Microsoft Corp. (MSFT), Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN), Mastercard Inc. (MA), and micro-cap stock CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (CBL). Microsoft saw growth in AI business and Copilot adoption. Amazon’s first-quarter results were driven by Prime and AWS momentum. Mastercard’s first-quarter earnings beat estimates with acquisitions aiding growth. CBL & Associates Properties saw stable earnings with modest declines in NOI.

Microsoft’s shares have outperformed the Zacks Computer – Software industry, driven by Q3 fiscal 2025 earnings and revenue beats. Amazon’s shares have gained +14.5% over the past year, with first-quarter results driven by Prime and AWS momentum. Mastercard’s shares have outperformed the Zacks Financial Transaction Services industry, with first-quarter earnings beating estimates. CBL & Associates Properties have outperformed the Zacks REIT and Equity Trust – Retail industry, with stable earnings and leasing momentum.

Microsoft’s growth was driven by AI business and Copilot adoption. Amazon’s first-quarter results were boosted by Prime and AWS momentum. Mastercard’s earnings beat estimates, driven by acquisitions. CBL & Associates Properties saw stable earnings with modest declines in NOI.

Medtronic’s Cardiac Ablation Solutions business boosted growth, despite currency fluctuations. Royal Caribbean benefits from robust booking trends but faces high fuel costs. Xcel Energy’s investment is likely to strengthen operations. Tyson Foods benefits from solid Chicken segment performance. Carlyle’s global presence aids asset under management growth. Griffon’s Home and Building Products segment benefits from the strong residential market.

USA Compression may face revenue risks due to high customer concentration. Onto Innovation is hit by tariff headwinds and rising costs. Jefferies’ top-line growth is hurt by heightened volatility in the capital markets.

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