Amgen's stock performance fluctuated as it reported lower Q1 profit due to expenses from acquiring Horizon Therapeutics. Despite this, positive news on their weight-loss drug trials caused shares to rally over 14% in extended trading, with further trials planned.

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. reported lower-than-expected first-quarter profits, with a decline in sales of Eylea and Dupixent. The stock fell 3% as earnings missed estimates, despite notable growth in Dupixent and Libtayo sales.

Rivian Automotive, Inc. received a substantial $827 million incentive package from the State of Illinois Department of Commerce, leading to a potential expansion of its operations in Normal, IL. This news caused a 9% increase in Rivian shares in intraday trading.

Apple reported a smaller decline in quarterly revenue than anticipated and CEO Tim Cook stated the company anticipates a return to sales growth in the current quarter, with investments in AI features set to be revealed soon.

Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) pleasantly surprised investors with a strong first quarter, reporting a 19% revenue increase to $5.96 billion, surpassing expectations. The company's cost management strategies contributed to this positive outcome, driving stock prices up in after-hours trading.

Coinbase's profit surged in Q1 due to increased cryptocurrency trading post-launch of U.S. bitcoin ETFs, despite a recent stall in the rally.

Sony Pictures and Apollo Global Management Inc. have jointly proposed a $26 billion all-cash offer for Paramount Global. This offer comes amidst escalating interest in acquiring Paramount, driving its shares up by 12%. Investors are favoring the Sony-Apollo bid over other potential deals.

The Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates steady, leaning dovish with no mention of rate hikes, supported stock prices and lowered bond yields. With uncertainty about the timing of a potential rate cut, markets are focused on upcoming events and the impact of the Presidential election on the Fed's actions.

Thousands of London black cab drivers are suing Uber for £250 million, alleging the ride-hailing company misled Transport for London to obtain a license. This lawsuit could result in individual payouts of £25,000 or more if successful, with over 10,800 drivers involved in the legal action.

First Solar, Inc. reported a decrease in net sales for the first quarter of 2024 due to a seasonal reduction in module sales. Despite this, the company's net income per diluted share was $2.20, showing resilience in the face of market conditions.