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Altair (ALTR) Buys Cambridge Semantics, Enhances AI Technology (Revised)

Altair (ALTR) benefits from strategic acquisitions, solid investments in engineering artificial intelligence and rising demand for its differentiative products.

ALTRNegative Net Change WLDNPositive Net Change STRLNegative Net Change MPTINegative Net Change

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Should You Stay Away From Comcast (CMCSA) Ahead of Q1 Earnings?

Comcast's (CMCSA) first-quarter 2024 results are expected to reflect a slowing broadband subscriber base, offset by a steady performance of theme parks and the Peacock streaming service.

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South Plains Financial (SPFI) Announces 7.7% Dividend Hike

South Plains Financial (SPFI) hikes quarterly cash dividend by 7.7% to 14 cents per share. A solid balance sheet and decent liquidity are likely to sustain the company's capital distribution plans.

HONEPositive Net Change OZKNo Net Change SPFIPositive Net Change

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Here's How to Play Xcel Energy (XEL) Ahead of Q1 Earnings

Xcel Energy's (XEL) first-quarter 2024 earnings are expected to bear the brunt of higher expenses despite an expected increase in customer volume.

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How to Play VeriSign (VRSN) Ahead of Q1 Earnings Release

VeriSign's (VRSN) Q1 performance is likely to have gained from the expansion of its critical infrastructure and services. Soft domain name growth owing to declining demand from China is a concern.

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How Should You Play Merck (MRK) Stock Ahead of Q1 Earnings?

Investor focus is likely to be on the sales of Merck's (MRK) blockbuster oncology medicine, Keytruda, when the company reports first-quarter 2024 earnings.

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Will Cincinnati Financial (CINF) Beat Estimates in Q1 Earnings?

Cincinnati Financial's (CINF) first-quarter results are likely to reflect the impact of growth initiatives, increased exposure, better pricing and increased property casualty agency, offset by cat loss.

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3 "Magnificent 7" Stock Earnings Coming Up: What to Expect

Here, we discuss three companies from the Magnificent Seven - Meta Platforms, Microsoft and Alphabet - that are set to release earnings this week.

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Nasdaq (NDAQ) Set to Report Q1 Earnings: What to Expect

Nasdaq's (NDAQ) first-quarter performance is likely to have been driven by organic revenue growth, and strong Market Platforms businesses, data and listing service revenues and Adenza contributions.

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Maharathi Basu

What's in Store for These 5 Transportation Stocks in Q1 Earnings?

Let's focus on transportation stocks like UPS, NSC, UNP, LUV and AAL, which are scheduled to release first-quarter 2024 earnings shortly.

LUVPositive Net Change UNPPositive Net Change NSCPositive Net Change UPSPositive Net Change AALPositive Net Change

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Should You Buy STERIS (STE) Stock Ahead of Q4 Earnings?

STERIS (STE) is expected to have witnessed the normalization of the Healthcare backlog, as the company is currently able to ship at a faster pace than the receipt of new orders.

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Will Alkermes' (ALKS) Proprietary Drugs Aid Amid Competition?

Alkermes (ALKS) expects its set of proprietary products, Vivitrol, Aristada and Lybalvi, to generate incremental sales and combat stiff competition in 2024.

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Here's How Atlassian (TEAM) is Poised Ahead of Q3 Earnings

Atlassian's (TEAM) Q3 fiscal 2024 results are likely to benefit from the rising adoption of cloud-based solutions, along with the enhancement of its portfolio through AI implementation and buyouts.

CACIPositive Net Change TEAMPositive Net Change VRTPositive Net Change METANegative Net Change

Rimmi Singhi

Auto Roundup: GPC's Quarterly Results, GPI's Buyout Deal of $439M & More

While Genuine Parts (GPC) tops earnings estimates and lifts the 2024 adjusted EPS view, Group 1 (GPI) is set to acquire Inchcape's UK operations for $439 million.

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O'Reilly (ORLY) to Report Q1 Earnings: What's in Store?

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for O'Reilly's (ORLY) first-quarter earnings per share and revenues is pegged at $9.18 and $3.96 billion, respectively.

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Gilead (GILD) Gears Up to Report Q1 Earnings: What to Expect?

Investors' focus is likely to be on Gilead's (GILD) HIV franchise performance and oncology sales when the company reports first-quarter 2024 results.

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Bristol-Myers' (BMY) to Report Q1 Earnings: What You Should Know

Investors are likely to focus on Opdivo's demand, along with an incremental contribution from newer drugs, when Bristol-Myers (BMY) posts Q1 results.

BMYPositive Net Change ONCYNo Net Change FATENegative Net Change OMGAPositive Net Change

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Will Rise in Retail Sales Aid General Motors' (GM) Q1 Earnings?

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for General Motors' (GM) first-quarter earnings and revenues is pegged at $2.06 per share and $40.61 billion, respectively.

PCARPositive Net Change GMPositive Net Change VCNegative Net Change OSKPositive Net Change

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Should You Buy Encompass Health (EHC) Ahead of Q1 Earnings?

Encompass Health's (EHC) Q1 results are likely to benefit on the back of growing patient volumes and commendable expansion initiatives.

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Otis Worldwide (OTIS) to Post Q1 Earnings: Factors to Note

Otis Worldwide's (OTIS) first-quarter 2024 performance is likely to have benefited from strong volume and favorable pricing. Yet, currency fluctuations are a concern.

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J. B. Hunt (JBHT) Hurt by Segmental Weakness, High Debt

Lower revenues across majority of its business segments, higher net interest expense, and a highly leveraged balance sheet weigh on J. B. Hunt's (JBHT) results.

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Should Investors Buy EMCOR (EME) Ahead of Q1 Earnings?

EMCOR's (EME) first-quarter 2024 performance is likely to have benefited from increased project flow and strength in the combined U.S. Construction segments and the U.S. Building Services segment.

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AbbVie (ABBV) to Report Q1 Earnings: What's in the Cards?

Investor focus is likely to be on the sales of AbbVie's (ABBV) blockbuster immunology drugs Rinvoq and Skyrizi when it reports first-quarter results.

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What Should You Do With Teradyne (TER) Ahead of Q1 Earnings

Teradyne's (TER) first-quarter 2024 top line is likely to have benefited from its robust and diversified portfolio despite the weak Robotics and HDD market.

TERPositive Net Change MSCIPositive Net Change VRTPositive Net Change METANegative Net Change

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McCormick (MKC) Benefits From Strategic Buyouts & Cost Savings

McCormick's (MKC) commitment to achieving long-term objectives is evident from its proven track record, wide-reaching and competitive global portfolio and focus on high-growth areas.

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