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Tesla's stock is stuck in a debilitating downtrend, and there is significant risk into earnings tonight. However, for long-term investors with a risk appetite, TSLA appears to be attractive for a long-term investment once the short-term volatility and smoke settle.

Kroger's (KR) merger with Albertsons is poised to generate significant benefits, including lower prices, increased local product offerings and substantial investments in wages and benefits.

Coca-Cola is a top Dividend King with one of the longest streaks of dividend hikes on the market. It likes to keep its payout ratio at about 75%, distributing the bulk of its earnings to create shareholder value through the dividend.

Plug Power's hydrogen plants are running at full capacity in two states, with a third on the way. Full capacity production could generate $500 million-plus in annual liquid hydrogen sales for Plug Power.

Carnival kicked off fiscal 2024 with record trailing revenue, bookings, and customer deposits. The stock is now trading for just 10 times next fiscal year's earnings.

“Google's aims are clear: the corporation is attempting to quash dissent, silence its workers, and reassert its power over them,” No Tech For Apartheid said.

The Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) is going to vote Tuesday on a ban that would get rid of non-compete agreements for workers. This non-compete ban vote is set for the afternoon and could cause major changes in how workers evaluate leaving their current jobs.

Hexcel's (HXL) first-quarter revenues improve year over year but miss the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.6%. The company reiterates its 2024 outlook.

NVR (NVR) came out with quarterly earnings of $116.41 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $106.03 per share. This compares to earnings of $99.89 per share a year ago.

Heartland Express (HTLD) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.19 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.11. This compares to earnings of $0.16 per share a year ago.