Four under-the-radar companies - Porch Group, SunOpta, Tutor Perini, and Si-Bone - reported strong earnings in Q1 2025 and are seeing positive momentum in May.

The global handyman service market is expected to grow from $390.34 million in 2023 to $1,579.14 million by 2033, at a CAGR of 16.5%. Key drivers include urbanization, aging infrastructure, technological integration, and changing consumer expectations.

Porch Group (PRCH) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 36.36% and 12.52%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Zuora (ZUO) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might not help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.

U.S. stocks were higher, with the Dow Jones gaining over 50 points on Wednesday. Shares of Signet Jewelers Limited (NYSE: SIG) rose sharply during Wednesday’s session after the company raised its FY25 guidance. The company and Leonard Green & Partners, L.P., an equity investment firm, today announced the amendment of the terms of the Series A Convertible Preference Shares to net share settlement and the repurchase of half of the Preferred Shares. Signet increased its FY25 adjusted EPS outlook to $9.90 – $11.52 from $9.08 – $10.48 versus an estimate of $9.72. Signet Jewelers shares surged 9.2% to $103.80 on Wednesday. Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today’s session. Destiny Tech100 Inc. (NYSE: DXYZ) shares jumped 21.4% to $25.77. Ocugen, Inc. (NASDAQ: OCGN) shares gained 14.2% to $1.5750. HC Wainwright & Co. ...

Shares of Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRVL) fell sharply during Friday’s session after the company reported fourth-quarter financial results and issued weak Q1 guidance. Marvell said fourth-quarter revenue increased 1% year-over-year to $1.427 billion, which beat the consensus estimate of $1.42 billion. The chip designer reported quarterly earnings of 46 cents per share, which was in line with analyst estimates. Marvell sees first-quarter revenue of $1.15 billion, plus or minus 5%, versus estimates of $1.371 billion. The company sees first-quarter adjusted earnings of 23 cents per share, plus or minus 5 cents per share, versus estimates of 40 cents per share. The company authorized a $3 billion buyback. Marvell Technology shares dipped 9.6% to $76.91 on Friday. Here are some other stocks moving in today's mid-day session. Gainers Ainos, Inc. (NASDAQ: AIMD) jumped 140% to $2.6899 after dipping 18% on Thursday. Psyence Biomedical Ltd. (NASDAQ: PBM) shares climbed 139% to $3.0350. Psyence Biomedical recently announced its subsidiary, Psyence Australia, received Human Research Ethics Committee approval to initiate its Phase IIb study. Safe and Green Development Corporation (NASDAQ: SGD) shares jumped 138% to $1.57 after the company announced financing for the Norman Berry Expansion in Atlanta, Georgia. MIRA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: MIRA) shares climbed 48.5% to $1.36. MIRA Pharmaceuticals, last month, announced a research collaboration with Pharmaseed to research and evaluate Ketamir for patients with major depressive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. CERo Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CERO) shares climbed 35.4% to $4.17 after surging over 20% on Thursday. CERo Therapeutics recently announced the publication of preclinical research analyzing CER-1236 in targeting Acute Myelogenous Leukemia tumor cells from human patients. Willdan Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WLDN) gained 30.4% to $25.89 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and issued FY24 guidance above estimates. Also, the company secured a contract worth approximately $30 million to $50 million over three years. The Joint Corp. (NASDAQ: JYNT) gained 29% to $11.80 following fourth-quarter results. Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWBI) jumped 25.8% to $16.91 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results. Research Frontiers Incorporated ...

U.S. stocks were higher, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 100 points on Friday. Shares of Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWBI) rose sharply during Friday’s session after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results. The company recorded sales growth of 6.5% year-on-year to $137.5 million, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $133.55 million. Adjusted EPS of $0.19 beat the consensus estimate of $0.10. Smith & Wesson Brands shares surged 25.8% to $16.91 on Friday. Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today’s session. Willdan Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WLDN) jumped 30.4% to $25.89 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and issued FY24 guidance above estimates. Also, the company secured a contract worth approximately $30 million to $50 million over three years. Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. (NASDAQ: GIFI) shares rose 24.1% to $6.43 after the ...

Shares of Porch Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRCH) rose sharply in pre-market trading after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and issued FY24 guidance. Porch Group posted GAAP loss of 3 cents per share, versus market estimates for a loss of 21 cents per share. The company’s quarterly sales came in at $114.612 million, beating expectations of $99.328 million, according to data from Benzinga Pro. Porch Group shares jumped 20.5% to $3.75 in pre-market trading Here are some other stocks moving in pre-market trading. Gainers Ainos, Inc. (NASDAQ: AIMD) gained 211.6% to $3.49 in pre-market trading after dipping 18% on Thursday. MIRA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: MIRA) shares rose 70.3% to $1.56 in pre-market trading. MIRA Pharmaceuticals, last month, announced a research collaboration with Pharmaseed to research and evaluate Ketamir for patients with major depressive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. CERo Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CERO) shares rose 48.7% to $4.58 in pre-market trading after surging over 20% on Thursday. CERo Therapeutics recently announced the publication of preclinical research analyzing CER-1236 in targeting Acute Myelogenous Leukemia tumor cells from human patients. reAlpha Tech Corp. (NASDAQ: AIRE) rose 34.4% to $1.68 in ...

Monday.com (MNDY) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 116.67% and 2.16%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2023. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

The Dow Jones index closed lower by more than 50 points on Friday. When insiders purchase or sell shares, it indicates their confidence or concern around the company's prospects. Investors and traders interested in penny stocks can consider this a factor in their overall investment or trading decision. Below is a look at a few recent notable insider transactions for penny stocks. For more, check out Benzinga's insider transactions platform. Porch Group The Trade: Porch Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRCH) Director Camilla Velasquez acquired a total of 1,976 shares an average price of $2.53. To acquire these shares, it cost around $4,999. What’s Happening: Porch Group signed a strategic business collaboration agreement ...

Shares of Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) fell sharply during Friday’s session. Intel reported upbeat results for its fourth quarter, but issued a weak forecast for the first quarter. The company is guiding for first quarter revenue to be in a range of $12.2 billion to $13.2 billion, which is shy of a Street estimate of $14.2 billion, according to data from Benzinga Pro. Intel sees first quarter earnings per share hitting 13 cents, which is below a Street estimate of 33 cents per share. Intel shares dipped 10.7% to $44.23 on Friday. Here are some other stocks moving in today's mid-day session. Gainers Corbus Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRBP) jumped 146% to $20.76 after the company announced data from the first-in-human clinical study of CRB-701 is being presented as a poster by its development partner CSPC Pharmaceutical at ASCO GU 2024. Inspire Veterinary Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: IVP) jumped 121% to $0.4220 after jumping over 22% on Thursday. Aclarion, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACON) shares climbed 69.7% to $3.1650. Panbela Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PBLA) surged 32% to $4.31. Panbela Therapeutics has reached 50% enrollment in ASPIRE trial of ivospemin plus gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel combo in first-line treatment of metastatic pancreatic cancer. Meiwu Technology Company Limited (NASDAQ: WNW) gained 26.5% to $10.55. AppFolio, Inc. (NASDAQ: APPF) gained 25.7% to $219.23 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and issued guidance. Vera Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: VERA) jumped 20.6% to $30.54. Raymond James analyst Steven Seedhouse upgraded Vera Therapeutics from Outperform to Strong Buy and raised the price target from $29 to $37. Cyngn Inc. (NASDAQ: CYN) surged 19.8% to $0.2575. Cyngn shares jumped over 17% on Thursday after the company disclosed a strategic shift to Nvidia AI computers that will transform the technology powering its fleet of DriveMod autonomous industrial ...

Shares of Coherus BioSciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHRS) shares rose sharply in today’s pre-market trading after the company announced an agreement to divest ophthalmology franchise to Sandoz in $170 million upfront all cash deal. Coherus BioSciences shares jumped 22.1% to $2.98 in pre-market trading Here are some other stocks moving in pre-market trading. Gainers Northann Corp. (NYSE: NCL) shares jumped 19.9% to $1.63 in pre-market trading after jumping over 25% on Friday. HNR Acquisition Corp (NYSE: HNRA) gained 15.4% to $2.48 in pre-market trading. Porch Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRCH) gained 15.4% to $2.55 in pre-market trading. TC Biopharm (Holdings) Plc (NASDAQ: TCBP) surged 15% to $2.69 in pre-market trading after gaining over 10% on Friday. TC BioPharm recently regained compliance with Nasdaq minimum bid price requirement. Remark Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MARK) shares climbed 12.7% to $0.4340 in pre-market trading after falling more than 10% on Friday. Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: UNCY) shares gained 11.8% to $0.9690 in pre-market trading. Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS) gained 10.5% to $1.26 in ...