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Stocks To Buy BEFORE Earnings Reports

"ESP" formula predicts positive earnings surprises with unthinkable 80% accuracy.

"ESP" formula predicts positive earnings surprises with unthinkable 80% accuracy.

PFP 4/23: Nasdaq And S&P Hit New Records as Rally Continues

De-escalation, hopes for an agreement on reopening the Strait, and eventually an end to the war has continued to lift stocks.

De-escalation, hopes for an agreement on reopening the Strait, and eventually an end to the war has continued to lift stocks.

Buy UnitedHealth or Intuitive Surgical Stock After Strong Q1 Results?

UnitedHealth's turnaround efforts are gaining traction, while Intuitive Surgical continues to benefit from long-term global adoption of robotic-assisted surgery.

UnitedHealth's turnaround efforts are gaining traction, while Intuitive Surgical continues to benefit from long-term global adoption of robotic-assisted surgery.

Earnings Picture Remains Positive: A Closer Look

The picture emerging from the Q1 earnings season is of continued strength and momentum, with companies not only comfortably beating consensus estimates but also providing a reassuring read on the economy despite elevated energy costs and other risks.

The picture emerging from the Q1 earnings season is of continued strength and momentum, with companies not only comfortably beating consensus estimates but also providing a reassuring read on the economy despite elevated energy costs and other risks.

ARM Breaks Out Amid Leap from Licensing to In-House Silicon

By evolving from a pure-play licensor to an in-house silicon producer, ARM holdings is directly addressing the hardware bottlenecks of the agentic AI era.

By evolving from a pure-play licensor to an in-house silicon producer, ARM holdings is directly addressing the hardware bottlenecks of the agentic AI era.

Top Analyst Reports for Exxon Mobil, IBM & Citigroup

Exxon Mobil's production growth, Guyana success, and low-carbon push highlight why XOM stands out in today's top analyst research reports.

Exxon Mobil's production growth, Guyana success, and low-carbon push highlight why XOM stands out in today's top analyst research reports.

Best Cheap Stocks to Buy Under $10 for April 2026

Stocks priced under $10 can present appealing entry points for investors seeking outsized returns. Here's our list of the best cheap stocks right now.

Stocks priced under $10 can present appealing entry points for investors seeking outsized returns. Here's our list of the best cheap stocks right now.

Best Defense Stocks for April 2026

Global military spending recently climbed to record levels: Here are our picks for the Best Defense Stocks to buy now.

Global military spending recently climbed to record levels: Here are our picks for the Best Defense Stocks to buy now.

Best Small-Cap Stocks to Buy Now for April 2026

Small-cap stocks are rebounding this year. Here are some top picks for the best small-cap stocks right now

Small-cap stocks are rebounding this year. Here are some top picks for the best small-cap stocks right now

Time to Bet on Quantum ETFs?

Quantum ETFs like QTUM and CHPX are gaining momentum on breakthroughs, funding surges and hopes for widespread commercialization.

Quantum ETFs like QTUM and CHPX are gaining momentum on breakthroughs, funding surges and hopes for widespread commercialization.

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Reported Earnings Surprises

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Symbol Time Expected Reported %Surprise
HZO 06:45 -0.03 0.04 +233.33
PENN 07:04 0.05 0.11 +120.00
TAL 05:00 0.22 0.45 +104.55
TECK 01:03 0.76 1.28 +68.42
DOW 06:00 -0.39 -0.14 +64.10

EPS Positive Surprises for Apr 22, 2026

Symbol Time Expected Reported %Surprise
ACU 06:31 0.55 0.24 -56.36
LYTS 07:02 0.12 0.06 -50.00
STM 01:25 0.19 0.13 -31.58
HXGBY 02:18 0.11 0.08 -27.27
VC 06:56 1.96 1.65 -15.82

EPS Negative Surprises for Apr 22, 2026

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Symbol ESP Most Accurate Estimate Consensus Estimate
INTC 139.48% 0.03 0.01
EPD 1.91% 0.73 0.71
KO 0.54% 0.81 0.81
BP 8.40% 0.93 0.85

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