News
Important Only
PJT Partners Soars Past Q4 Expectations
PJT Partners, a financial advisory and investment banking firm, revealed its fourth-quarter results on Feb. 4. The release underscored outstanding financial performance with adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.90, markedly above the $1.13 predicted by analysts. Revenues reached $477.3 million, b...The Motley Fool
Feb 4, 2025
Why Ferrari Stock Was Racing Higher Today
Shares of Ferrari (NYSE: RACE) were surging today after the luxury carmaker posted a strong fourth-quarter earnings report, with sales up an impressive 14%.As a result, the stock had gained 7.7% as of noon ET.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the ...The Motley Fool
Feb 4, 2025
BUZZ-Xylem up after upbeat Q4 results
** Shares of water treatment products maker Xylem XYL.N up as much as 7.4% AT 131.93** Stock set for its best day since May 2022 if gains hold** Company reports Q4 revenue rise of 6.5% to $2.26 billion vs. estimates of $2.18 billion- data compiled by LSEG** "All segments delivered strong Q4 orde...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
BUZZ-Lancaster Colony rises on Q2 sales beat
** Shares of specialty food products maker Lancaster Colony Corp LANC.O up 9.6% at $182.45** Co reports Q2 sales of $509.3 million, above analysts' average estimate of $495.5 million, driven by growth from both licensing program and co's brands, per data compiled by LSEG** Also reports Q2 ne...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
Enterprise Products Tops Q4 Expectations
Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE:EPD), a key player in the midstream energy sector, released its fourth-quarter report on Feb. 4. The highlight of the release was its earnings per share (EPS) of $0.74, which surpassed analysts' estimates of $0.70. Additionally, the company generated $14.201 billio...The Motley Fool
Feb 4, 2025
Why Estée Lauder Stock Crashed on Tuesday
Estée Lauder (NYSE: EL) stock suffered a makeup malfunction on Tuesday. Shares of the cosmetics giant tumbled 18.3% through 11 a.m. ET, despite beating forecasts for both sales and earnings in its fiscal Q2 2025 report this morning.Heading into the report, analysts thought Estée Lauder would earn $0...The Motley Fool
Feb 4, 2025
ANALYSIS-Investors on guard as US tariff threats evolve
Investors grapple with evolving tariff situationRisks seen to US corporate profits from Canada, Mexico, China leviesSome investors dubious of lasting trade dispute severely hitting marketsBy Lewis Krauskopf and Davide Barbuscia NEW YORK, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Investors are seeking to protect portfoli...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
LIVE MARKETS-Sterling swerves tariff wars
US indexes green, Nasdaq up ~0.9%Energy leads S&P sector gainers; Utilities weakest groupDollar, crude fall; bitcoin down >2.5%; gold up ~1%US 10-Year Treasury yield edges down to ~4.52%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share yo...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
Why Redwire Stock Blasted Higher in January
In January, Space infrastructure specialist Redwire (NYSE: RDW) announced a transformational deal and inked a high-profile partnership. Investors were excited, sending Redwire shares up 45.3% for the month, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.A busy month of dealsRedwire is ...The Motley Fool
Feb 4, 2025
Centene (CNC) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Centene (NYSE: CNC)Q4 2024 Earnings CallFeb 04, 2025, 8:30 a.m. ETContents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: OperatorGood day, and welcome to the Centene Corporation fourth quarter and full year 2024 earnings conference call....The Motley Fool
Feb 4, 2025
Spotify Q4 Earnings: Soaring Profits
Here's our initial take on Spotify's (NYSE: SPOT) fourth-quarter financial report.Key MetricsMetricQ4 2023Q4 2024Changevs. ExpectationsRevenue3.67 billion euros4.24 billion euros 16%BeatEarnings per share(0.36 euros)1.76 eurosN/AMissPremium subscribers236 million263 million 11%n/aFree cash flow396 m...The Motley Fool
Feb 4, 2025
US STOCKS-S&P 500 gains on energy boost; Trump-Xi talks in focus
For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click LIVE/ or type LIVE/ in a news window.PepsiCo down after forecasting annual profit below estimatesMerck falls on dour 2025 forecastIndexes up: Dow 0.08%, S&P 500 0.59%, Nasdaq 1.16%Updates with mid-session trading levelsBy Shas...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
BUZZ-US energy firms rise as Trump set to reimpose 'maximum pressure' on Iran
** S&P 500 Energy index .SPNY rises 2.1% as oil prices pare earlier losses O/R** Brent crude futures LCOc1 up 0.4% at $76.29 per barrel** U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures CLc1 down 0.4% at $72.81 a barrel. It fell more than 3% earlier in the session to its lowest since late December, a...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
ADM quarterly profit falls on weak crush margins, announces layoffs
Adds financial details and forecast, CEO comment, company background, updates share price, paragraphs 1, 3-6 and 8-13ADM to cut up to 700 jobs amid cost-reduction measuresProfit decline due to weak oilseed crush margins, biofuel policy uncertaintyCEO emphasizes need for agility amid trade and regul...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
KKR Beats Q4 EPS Expectations
Global investment firm KKR (NYSE:KKR) reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 earnings on Tuesday, Feb 4, that topped analysts' consensus estimates. The firm reported an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.32, beating the estimate of $1.28. Total revenue came in at $3.26 billion, significantl...The Motley Fool
Feb 4, 2025
PayPal Holdings Inc reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
PayPal Holdings Inc PYPL.OQ reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $1.19 per share for the quarter ended December 31, lower than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of $1.48. The mean expectation of thirty four analysts for the quarter was for earnings of $1.12 per share. W...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
TransDigm Delivers EPS Beat in Fiscal Q1
TransDigm Group (NYSE:TDG), a leading designer and producer of aerospace components, released its fiscal 2025 first-quarter report on Feb. 4. The company reported better-than-expected earnings, with adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $7.83 compared to the anticipated $7.67. This was a 9.4% increas...The Motley Fool
Feb 4, 2025
BUZZ-PJT Partners shares hit record high after Q4 results beat estimates
** Shares of PJT Partners PJT.N hit record high on Tues after the boutique investment bank reported quarterly results that beat analyst estimates driven by strong growth in advisory and placement fees** PJT jumped >15% to record high of $190.28, on track for biggest daily pct gain since Nov last ...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
Pfizer shows profit growth from cost cuts and steadier COVID sales
Pfizer's Q4 revenue beats expectations with $17.8 billion; EPS also beatsCost-cutting measures to save Pfizer $4.5 billion by year-endAnalysts shift focus to Pfizer's future drug pipeline and Seagen acquisitionCOVID vaccine sales exceed expectationsShares gain 2.6% in early tradingAdds graph...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
PayPal Q4: Progress, but Concerns Linger
Here's our initial take on PayPal's (NASDAQ: PYPL) fourth-quarter results.Key MetricsMetricQ4 FY23Q4 FY24Changevs. ExpectationsRevenue$8.03 billion$8.37 billion 4%BeatEarnings per share$1.29$1.11-15%BeatTotal payment volume$409.8 billion$437.8 billion 7%n/aActive accounts422 million434 million 2.1%n...The Motley Fool
Feb 4, 2025
