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CVX US
ExxonMobil and Chevron Report Lower Earnings
Profits for the two oil giants, which are locked in a standoff over drilling off the coast of Guyana, were squeezed by lower profitability for refining crude and falling natural gas prices. - nytimes
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SNPS US
Looking At Synopsys's Recent Unusual Options Activity
Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Synopsys. Our analysis of options history for Synopsys (NASDAQ: SNPS ) revealed 9 unusual trades. Delving into the details, we found 44% of traders were bullish, while 33% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 2 were puts, with a value of $171,280, and 7 were calls, valued at $377,928. Predicted Price Range After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $410.0 and $900.0 for Synopsys, spanning the last three months. Volume & Open Interest Development In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Synopsys stands at 214.0, with a total volume reaching 205.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Synopsys, situated within the strike price corridor ... Full story available on Benzinga.c - benzinga
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DHR US
Options Exercise: Rainer Blair At Danaher Realizes $7.05M
In a new SEC filing on April 25, it was revealed that Blair, President & CEO at Danaher (NYSE: DHR ), executed a significant exercise of company stock options. What Happened: A Form 4 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday revealed that Blair, President & CEO at Danaher in the Health Care sector, exercised stock options for 38,170 shares of DHR stock. The exercise price of the options was $59.91 per share. The Friday morning market activity shows Danaher shares down by 0.46%, trading at $244.68. This implies a total value of $7,052,565 for Blair's 38,170 shares. Discovering Danaher: A Closer Look In 1984, Danaher's founders transformed a real estate organization into an industrial-focused manufacturing company. Through a series of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, Danaher now focuses primarily on manufacturing scientific instruments and consumables in the life science and diagnostic industries after the late 2023 di - benzinga
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TER US
The Analyst Verdict: Teradyne In The Eyes Of 9 Experts
Teradyne (NASDAQ: TER ) has been analyzed by 9 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish. The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 0 3 6 0 0 Last 30D 0 2 0 0 0 1M Ago 0 1 2 0 0 2M Ago 0 0 2 0 0 3M Ago 0 0 2 0 0 The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $114.44, a high estimate of $130.00, and a low estimate of $100.00. Observing a 7.71% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $106.25. Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown The standing of Teradyne among financial experts is revea - benzinga
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ULTA US
$1000 Invested In Ulta Beauty 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today
Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA ) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 16.96% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 29.12%. Currently, Ulta Beauty has a market capitalization of $19.60 billion. Buying $1000 In ULTA: If ... Full story available on Benzinga.com - benzinga
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SPSC US
Key Takeaways From SPS Commerce Analyst Ratings
4 analysts have shared their evaluations of SPS Commerce (NASDAQ: SPSC ) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives. The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 3 0 1 0 0 Last 30D 1 0 1 0 0 1M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 2M Ago 1 0 0 0 0 3M Ago 1 0 0 0 0 In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for SPS Commerce, presenting an average target of $201.0, a high estimate of $216.00, and a low estimate of $178.00. This current average reflects an increase of 16.86% from the previous average price target of $172.00. Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look The perception of SPS Commerce by financial - benzinga
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XOM US
Exxon stock falls as earnings miss on lower natural gas prices and squeezed refining margins
Exxon Mobil on Friday reported first-quarter earnings that missed expectations as the industry came under pressure from eroding refining margins and collapsing natural gas prices. Exxons stock is down more than 3%. Here is what Exxon reported for the first quarter compared with what Wall Street was expecting, based on a survey of analysts by LSEG: Earnings per share: $2.06 vs. $2.20 expected Revenue: $83.08 billion vs. $78.35 billion expected The nations largest oil company reported net income of $8.22 billion, or $2.06 per share, a 28% decrease from earnings of $11.43 billion, or $2.79 per share, in the same period a year ago. Revenue beat expectations, coming in at $83.08 billion, but was lower than a year ago, when the company reported $86.56 billion. Exxon CEO Darren Woods said the results were in line with the companys plan, attributing the earnings miss to noncash and inventory adjustments. In fact, in some cases they outperformed, Woods said of the results in - reddit
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INTC US
Intel shares slump over 12% as AI competition hurts forecast
Intel shares slumped more than 12% on Friday after a downbeat forecast signaled that the boom in AI was diverting enterprise spending away from its traditional data center chips. - economictimes indiatimes
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NFLX US
Netflix Options Trading: A Deep Dive into Market Sentiment
Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX ), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in NFLX usually suggests something big is about to happen. We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 19 extraordinary options activities for Netflix. This level of activity is out of the ordinary. The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 36% leaning bullish and 36% bearish. Among these notable options, 6 are puts, totaling $431,148, and 13 are calls, amounting to $544,308. Expected Price Movements After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $270.0 and $645.0 for Netflix, spanning the - benzinga
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TPC US
Skechers Reports Upbeat Earnings, Joins Tutor Perini, AppFolio, Newell Brands And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Friday
U.S. stocks were higher, with the Dow Jones jumping over 150 points on Friday. Shares of Skechers U.S.A., Inc. (NYSE: SKX ) rose sharply during Friday's session after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter FY24 earnings . Skechers reported first-quarter FY24 sales growth of 12.5% year-on-year to $2.251 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $2.204 billion. EPS of $1.33 beat the analyst consensus of $1.10, according to data from Benzinga Pro . Skechers raised FY24 sales outlook from $8.60 billion-$8.80 billion to $8.725 billion-$8.875 billion, against an estimate of $8.781 billion. The company also raised FY24 EPS outlook from $3.65-$3.85 to $3.95-4.10 versus an estimate of $3.90. Skechers U.S.A. shares climbed 16% to $68.20 on Friday. Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today's session. Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc . (NASDAQ: ULH ) shares jumped 45.2% to $47.76 after the company reported better-than-expected - benzinga
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NVO US
Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Novo Nordisk Stock In The Last 10 Years
Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO ) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 8.67% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 19.12%. Currently, Novo Nordisk has a market capitalization of $565.70 billion. Buying $1000 In NVO: If ... Full story available on Benzinga.com - benzinga
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ROP US
Software Provider Roper Tech Boosts Annual Outlook Following Q1 Performance: The Details
Roper Technologies Inc  (NASDAQ: ROP ) reported fiscal first-quarter 2024 revenue growth of 14% year-on-year to $1.68 billion, beating the analyst consensus  estimate of $1.65 billion . Adjusted EPS of $4.41 beat the analyst  consensus estimate of $4.34 . Gross profit increased to $1.18 billion from $1.02 billion a year ago. Operating income increased to $483.9 million from $360.1 million the prior quarter. Adjusted EBITDA rose 16% year over year to $676 million, and margin expanded by 60 basis points to 40.2%. Operating cash flow for the quarter totaled $531 million, up by 14% Y/Y. The company held $198.4 million in cash and equivalents as of March 31, 2024. Neil Hunn, Roper Technologies’ President and CEO said, “We completed our acquisition of Procare during the first quarter and remain excited about the value creation opportunity this represents for Roper.” ... Full story available on Benzinga.com - benzinga
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TSLA US
Market Clubhouse Morning Memo - April 26th, 2024 (Trade Strategy For SPY, QQQ, AAPL, MSFT, NVDA, GOOGL, META, And TSLA)
Good Morning Traders! In today's Market Clubhouse Morning Memo, we will discuss SPY, QQQ, AAPL, MSFT, NVDA, GOOGL, META, and TSLA. Our proprietary formula, exclusive to Market Clubhouse, dictates these price levels. This dynamic equation takes into account price, volume, and options flow. These levels are updated every day and shared with all Clubhouse Members, prior to the opening of the market. We recommend closely monitoring these stocks, and be prepared to leverage potential breakouts or reversals. As always, stay alert and ready to adjust your tactics based on the market's pulse to optimize your trading gains. Now, let's dive into the stock analysis: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust The SPY (ARCA: SPY) is currently trading around our level of 506.71. Bulls are aiming for an initial push higher to 507.52. If momentum sustains and the price stays robust above 507.52, the next target for buyers is 508.34. Holding 508.34 during the trading hours would likely lead to a move t - benzinga
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LSBK US
Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc. Declares First Quarter 2024 Dividend
DUNKIRK, N.Y., April 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc. (the 'Company') (NASDAQ: LSBK ), the holding company for Lake Shore Savings Bank (the 'Bank'), announced yesterday that it received the written approval from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia (the 'Reserve Bank') to pay a cash dividend of $0.18 per share to its stockholders. Additionally, the Reserve Bank also issued a non-objection to Lake Shore, MHC (the 'MHC'), the Company's mutual holding company parent, to waive the MHC's receipt of cash dividends on its common stock up to $0.72 per share during the twelve-month period ending April 2, 2025 (the 'Dividend Waivers'). As the Company has previously disclosed, the MHC received the approval of its members (depositors of Lake Shore Savings Bank) for the Dividend Waivers on April 2, 2024. On April 25, 2024, the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.18 per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is expected to be paid - benzinga
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TSLA US
'Meta Actually Has Major Profit Margins Unlike Tesla': Redditor Reacts To Stock Drop Following Q1 Earnings
Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: META ), formerly Facebook, recently reported a revenue and earnings beat for Q1 2024 but issued disappointing guidance for the future . This news caused the stock to drop 11% in extended trading, overshadowing the positive quarterly results. While earnings per share ($4.71) and revenue ($36.46 billion) exceeded expectations, the company’s forecast for Q2 fell short of analysts’ estimates, with projected revenue between $36.5 billion and $39 billion. Also Read: Meta’s Unexpected Stock Plunge Following A Strong Earnings Report And Bold AI Investment Reddit users on r/stocks shared their views on Meta’s performance and valuation. They drew comparisons to other tech giants like Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA ) and discussed the company’s anticipated capital expenditures (capex) in artificial intelligence (AI). Comparing Valuations To Tesla Some Redditors compared Meta’s valuation to Tesla. They noted ... Fu - benzinga
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MOMO US
Stock Market Dodges A Bullet Momo Gurus Proven Wrong
To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today. Fed’s Favorite Inflation Gauge Please click here for an enlarged chart of SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (ARCA:SPY) which represents the benchmark stock market index S&P 500 (SPX). Note the following: The chart shows that the stock market is consolidating between the resistance zone and support zone. RSI on the chart shows that the stock market can go either way from here. This morning, the stock market dodged a big bullet. The bullet was the fear that PCE, the Fed’s favorite inflation gauge, would come higher than the consensus. The data came inline with the consensus. Here are the details: Headline PCE came at 0.3% vs. 0.3% consensus. Core PCE came at 0.3% vs. 0.3% consensus. The PCE data just released has proven that The Arora Report call has been spot on. The Arora Report call has been that inflation is coming from services and is sticky. Digging below the hea - benzinga
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CNC US
Centene's First-Quarter Surge: Sales Soar To $40.41B, Exceeding Expectations: What's Next For The Healthcare Company?
Centene Corporation  (NYSE: CNC ) reported first-quarter sales of $40.41 billion, up 11% Y/Y, beating the consensus of $36.14 billion. Premium and service revenues increased 4% to $36.3 billion, driven by membership growth in the Marketplace business due to strong product positioning and overall market growth, partially offset by recent divestitures in the Other segment and lower Medicaid membership primarily  due to redeterminations . The health benefits ratio of 87.1% for the first quarter of 2024 represented an increase from 87.0% in the comparable period in 2023. Related:   See How Florida’s Much Awaited Medicaid ... Full story available on Benzinga.com - benzinga
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JEO LSE
Biden-Inspired 'Jeo Boden,' Dogwifhat And Other Memecoins 'Are Aiming For New Highs,' Says Crypto Analyst
In a recent social media update, a well-known crypto analyst, Crypto Dog, forecasted a bullish run for memecoin Jeo Boden (CRYPTO: BODEN ) and NEAR Protocol (CRYPTO: NEAR ). What Happened : Crypto Dog anticipates that BODEN is on the verge of a breakout following a consolidation period, Daily Hodl reported on Thursday. The memecoin has witnessed a remarkable twenty-fold surge since the beginning of March. The analyst’s chart indicates that BODEN is currently testing a downward-sloping resistance level on its daily chart. Crypto Dog also highlighted that several other memecoins, including dogwifhat (CRYPTO: WIF ), are showing bullish signs. “Not just WIF though, a good handful of mid/high cap memecoins are aiming for new highs,” he stated. Regarding NEAR Protocol, Crypto Dog expressed a bullish sentiment based on the artificial intelligence (AI) narrative, among other factors. NEAR’s Co-Founder Illia Polosukhin had previously stated t - benzinga
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MSFT US
Alphabet And Microsoft Beat Targets, Stock Prices Pop 12% And 4%
The company started selling its Copilot artificial intelligence add-on for small businesses with subscriptions to Microsoft 365 productivity software during the quarter. - forbes
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BRFH US
Barfresh Highlights Many New Wins With its Smoothies in the Education Channel
Company SecuresSevenCo-Operatives to Serve Barfresh Twist & Go Smoothies on the Breakfast Menu in Over 2,200 New Schools to Approximately 1.5 Million Students for Fall - globenewswire
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NKE US
$1000 Invested In Nike 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today
Nike (NYSE: NKE ) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 1.57% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.71%. Currently, Nike has a market capitalization of $143.35 billion. Buying $1000 In NKE: If an ... Full story available on Benzinga.com - benzinga
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YHOO US
Microsoft, Google Gain After AI Fuels Cloud Computing Demand - Yahoo Finance
Microsoft, Google Gain After AI Fuels Cloud Computing Demand    Yahoo Finance Nasdaq surges 2% on strong tech earnings, heads for best day since February: Live updates    CNBC Microsoft, Alphabet: Wall Street bullish on Big Tech, Q1 results    Yahoo Finance Stock Market Today: Dow Up 200 Points; S&P 500, Nasdaq Open Higher; PCE Inflation Hits 2.7% -- Live Updates    The Wall Street Journal Microsoft, Google are still riding high on AI wave    Axios - news google
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ABBV US
Ex-Humira Growth Platform Drives AbbVie's Q1 Performance, Drugmaker Lifts Annual Profit Outlook
Friday,  AbbVie Inc  (NYSE: ABBV ) reported first-quarter adjusted EPS of $2.31, down 6.1% Y/Y, beating the  consensus of $2.23 . Net revenues reached $12.31 billion, up 0.7%, beating the  consensus of $11.92 billion . Sales were up 1.6% on an operational basis. “First quarter results were well ahead of our expectations, driven by excellent performance from our ex-Humira growth platform,” said Robert Michael, president and chief operating officer. The immunology portfolio generated $5.37 billion in sales, down 3.9% on a reported basis or 3.1% on an operational basis, due to Humira biosimilar competition. Humira revenues were $2.27 billion (down 35.9%), Skyrizi sales reached ... Full story available on Benzinga.com - benzinga
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YHOO US
Yahoo Finance used to be a clean and quick way to get quotes and charts. What the hell happened???
The site has become modern hamburger and bubble bullshit. Clutter everywhere. Slow and literally crashes all the time. Firefox has to notify me to completely stop the site. The last bullet point... I go to shady porn sites all the time and YF is the only that does this so this is truly an incredible feat and accomplishment. submitted by /u/Lost-Practice-5916 [link] [comments] - reddit
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TSLA US
Tesla Autopilot recall to be probed by US regulator
The regulator will check whether Tesla's fix adequately addressed safety concerns. - bbci co uk
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MSFT US
Microsofts cloud sales receive a boost from AI
Tech groups shares up 3% a day after better than expected earnings report - ft
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SBUX US
A Closer Look at Starbucks's Options Market Dynamics
Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX ). And retail traders should know. We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga. Whether this is an institution or just a wealthy individual, we don't know. But when something this big happens with SBUX, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen. Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 25 options trades for Starbucks. This isn't normal. The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 20% bullish and 80%, bearish. Out of all of the options we uncovered, 24 are puts, for a total amount of $2,289,431, and there was 1 call, for a total amount of $67,777. Projected Price Targets After evaluating the ... Full story available on Benzinga.com - benzinga
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SKX US
Why Are Skechers Shares Soaring Today?
Shares of footwear and apparel maker Skechers USA Inc (NYSE: SKX ) are gaining after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter FY24 earnings . Skechers reported first-quarter FY24 sales growth of 12.5% year-on-year to $2.251 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $2.204 billion. The increase in sales was attributed to a 15.2% increase in International and a 7.8% increase in Domestic sales. International sales constituted 65% of total sales with a 17% rise in Europe, the Middle East and Africa; 16% increase in Asia Pacific and 8% climb in the Americas. 'In the quarter, we also broadcast our first Skechers Basketball campaigns starring NBA players Julius Randle and Terence ... Full story available on Benzinga.com - benzinga
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MSFT US
Microsoft shares jump 4% after the big AI winner delivers in all the right places
Once again, Microsoft touted share gains as more and more customers used Azure's platforms and tools to build their own AI solutions. - cnbc
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YHOO US
Alphabet stock surges on earnings beat, dividend announcement - Yahoo Finance
Alphabet stock surges on earnings beat, dividend announcement    Yahoo Finance Alphabet soars 10% on strong earnings, first-ever dividend, $70 billion buyback    CNBC Google parent Alphabet reclaims spot in $2 trillion valuation club    Reuters YouTube Delivers $8.1B In Quarterly Ad Revenue, Beating Wall Street Expectations    Hollywood Reporter Google Earnings Handily Beat Wall Street Targets. Google Stock Dividend Approved.    Investor's Business Daily - news google
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FETM US
Fentura Financial, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend
FENTON, Mich., April 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fentura Financial, Inc. (OTCQX: FETM) has announced a regular dividend of $0.11 per share for shareholders of record as of May6, 2024, and payable May13, 2024. - globenewswire
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INTC US
Dow opens lower as Intel slides after earnings
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DEST US
Global Maternity Activewear Market is set to rise, with an expected CAGR of 5.7% until 2034 | Future Market Insights Inc.
In the United States, the demand for maternity activewear is on the rise as expecting mothers prioritize fitness and wellness during pregnancy. Seeking comfort and functionality, these women embrace activewear that supports their active lifestyles, enabling them to stay healthy and engaged throughout their pregnancy journey. In the United States, the demand for maternity activewear is on the rise as expecting mothers prioritize fitness and wellness during pregnancy. Seeking comfort and functionality, these women embrace activewear that supports their active lifestyles, enabling them to stay healthy and engaged throughout their pregnancy journey. - globenewswire
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FISV US
Federated Hermes Inc. Invests $5.49 Million in Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:FI)
Federated Hermes Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:FI – Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 41,308 shares of the business services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $5,487,000. Other large investors have also recently added to […] - americanbankingnews
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AAPL US
Apple Strengthens Supply Chain in China While Growing Presence in Southeast Asia and India
Apple Inc  (NASDAQ: AAPL ) is deepening its involvement with China while expanding its production in Southeast Asia and India, illustrating the iPhone maker’s delicate balancing act between political pressures and business needs. In 2023, Apple increased its number of China-based suppliers and manufacturing sites, reducing its reliance on suppliers from Taiwan, the U.S., Japan, and South Korea, according to a Nikkei Asia  review  of Apple’s latest official supplier list. Apple publishes an official list of its suppliers nearly every year. The most recent list includes 187 companies, accounting for 98% of the company’s procurement for fiscal 2023. Since 2020, Chinese suppliers have become the largest group within Apple’s supplier network, growing to 52 in the last year from 48 in 2022. The number of manufacturing or development facilities in China, including those owned by domestic and foreign companies, increased by 10 to 286. - benzinga
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FDX US
UPS And FedEx Confront Obstacles In Going Electric: Report
The shift to electric delivery vehicles by  United Parcel Service Inc  (NYSE: UPS ) and  FedEx   Corp  (NYSE: FDX ) reportedly faces challenges amid U.S. supply uncertainties. These companies are striving to replace their gas-powered vans to align with environmental goals. The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is crucial for U.S. President Joe Biden’s climate objectives in transportation. However, hurdles include battery shortages and financial struggles among electric van startups, according to Reuters. Both UPS and FedEx confront concerns about the sustainability of their electric van suppliers, with doubts lingering over their longevity in the industry, per the report. Luke Wake, UPS’s vice president ... Full story available on Benzinga.com - benzinga
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NOMD US
Nomad Foods to Report First Quarter 2024 Financial Results on Thursday, May 9, 2024
WOKING, England, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nomad Foods Limited (NYSE: NOMD), today announced it will report results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024 before New York Stock Exchange market open on Thursday, May 9, 2024. A conference call with members of the executive... - prnewswire:443
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XOM US
Exxon and Chevron profits dragged down by weaker gas prices
Quarterly results signal pullback from bumper earnings in past two years - ft
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MSFT US
'Real Deal': Amid Microsoft, Google Earnings, Techpreneur Says By 2030 Companies Not 'Fully Utilizing AI' Will Be 'Out Of Business'
Renowned tech entrepreneur, Peter H. Diamandis , anticipates AI to be a significant driver of earnings growth for Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL ) (NASDAQ: GOOG ) and Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT ). What Happened : During CNBC’s “Last Call” on Thursday, Diamandis stated, 'This is the real deal,' referring to the role of AI in boosting earnings for Alphabet and Microsoft. “There are two kinds of companies by 2030: those fully utilizing AI, and those that are out of business,” he said. Diamandis highlighted that in order to succeed in the AI sector, companies would need to look at their resources such as teams, data pool to train AI models, the means to generate revenue from AI and more. He commended Microsoft, Google, Meta , and Elon Musk’s X.Ai which are “playing full out” when it comes to utilizing AI. 'This is the real deal,' says serial tech entrepreneur @PeterDiamandis on AI driving earnings growth for - benzinga
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HOG US
Harley-Davidson (HOG) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
HOG earnings call for the period ending March 31, 2024. - fool
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DPZ US
How To Earn $500 A Month From Domino's Pizza Stock Ahead Of Q1 Earnings
Domino’s Pizza, Inc. (NYSE: DPZ ) is scheduled to post earnings results for its first quarter, before the opening bell on April 29, 2024 . Analysts expect the Ann Arbor, Michigan-based company to report quarterly earnings at $3.39 per share, up from $2.93 per share in the year-ago period. Domino’s is projected to report quarterly revenue of $1.08 billion, up from $1.02 billion in the year-earlier quarter, according to data from Benzinga Pro . On April 16, UBS analyst Dennis Geiger maintained Domino’s Pizza with a Buy and raised the price target from $526 to $570, while Jefferies analyst Andy Barish maintained the stock with a Hold and increased the price target from $455 to $480. With the recent buzz around Domino’s Pizza, some investors may be eyeing potential gains from the company's dividends. As of now, ... Full story available on Benzinga.com - benzinga
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RYTM US
Analyst Expectations For Rhythm Pharmaceuticals's Future
Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 4 analysts have published ratings on Rhythm Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: RYTM ) in the last three months. Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 3 1 0 0 0 Last 30D 1 0 0 0 0 1M Ago 1 1 0 0 0 2M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 3M Ago 1 0 0 0 0 In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, presenting an average target of $50.5, a high estimate of $52.00, and a low estimate of $50.00. Highlighting a 4.72% decrease, the current average has fallen from the previous average price target of $53.00. Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown The perception o - benzinga
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LGND US
Large-scale chemoproteomics expedites ligand discovery and predicts ligand behavior in cells | Science
Chemical modulation of proteins enables a mechanistic understanding of biology and represents the foundation of most therapeutics. However, despite decades of research, 80% of the human proteome lacks functional ligands. Chemical proteomics has advanced ... - sciencemag org
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WHR US
A Closer Look at 4 Analyst Recommendations For Whirlpool
Ratings for Whirlpool (NYSE: WHR ) were provided by 4 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives. The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 1 0 1 2 0 Last 30D 0 0 0 1 0 1M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 2M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 3M Ago 1 0 1 1 0 Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $103.75, along with a high estimate of $140.00 and a low estimate of $79.00. This current average reflects an increase of 4.8% from the previous average price target of $99.00. Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study The perception of Whirlpool by financial experts - benzinga
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PEGA US
Demystifying Pegasystems: Insights From 9 Analyst Reviews
Pegasystems (NASDAQ: PEGA ) underwent analysis by 9 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish. In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 3 3 3 0 0 Last 30D 1 0 0 0 0 1M Ago 1 1 1 0 0 2M Ago 1 0 1 0 0 3M Ago 0 2 1 0 0 In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Pegasystems, presenting an average target of $73.11, a high estimate of $90.00, and a low estimate of $58.00. Marking an increase of 6.26%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $68.80. Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown The standing of Pegasystems among financial experts - benzinga
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LLY US
A 3x Expected Rise In Mounjaro Sales Is Likely To Drive Eli Lillys Q1
The pharmaceutical giant is expected to garner $8.9 billion in sales and $2.46 in adjusted earnings per share, per the consensus estimates. - forbes
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MTH US
Meritage Homes (MTH) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
MTH earnings call for the period ending March 31, 2024. - fool
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CMG US
Why Is Chipotle Stock the Largest Holding for Billionaire Bill Ackman?
Shares of the burrito roller have been a huge success for Ackman's fund. - fool
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CSGP US
Matterport Cancels First Quarter 2024 Conference Call Following Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by CoStar Group
SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matterport, Inc. (Nasdaq: MTTR) (Matterport or the Company), the leading spatial data company driving the digital transformation of the built world, today announced that it will no longer hold its first quarter results conference call originally scheduled for Monday, May 6, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific time (4:30 p.m. Eastern time) due to the April 22, 2024 announcement that Matterport has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by CoStar Group, Inc. Due to the pending transaction, Matterport will not be providing quarterly financial guidance. - globenewswire
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TSLA US
Crypto Bro Who Bought A $51,000 Tesla And Makes $50,000 A Year Probably Should Have Listened To Dave Ramsey
Generally speaking, Dave Ramsey and his cohorts have a history of giving some terrible and frankly unhelpful advice when it comes to buying a car. However, in this case of a young crypto investor who is bad at planning, Ramseys buy a cheap car and have no debt approach would have been beneficial. Read more... - jalopnik
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