Shares of hybrid multicloud computing company Nutanix (NASDAQ:NTNX) jumped 6.5% in the afternoon session after it reported first-quarter results that beat analyst estimates, as investors seemingly focused on strong current performance despite a weaker-than-expected forecast.

Shares of discount retailer Dollar General (NYSE:DG) jumped 6% in the afternoon session after its rival, Dollar Tree, reported strong first-quarter results and raised its full-year profit outlook, sparking a rally in the discount retail sector.

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The dynamic is emblematic of how business is seeking to sow favor with the president in his second term, and has departed from the norms of big business philanthropy.

Shares of customer engagement platform Braze (NASDAQ:BRZE) fell 7.9% in the morning session after the company reported mixed first-quarter results where a strong revenue beat was overshadowed by weaker-than-expected profitability and a disappointing full-year earnings forecast.