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Choice Hotels Q1 Earnings Lag Estimates, FY25 View Trimmed, Stock Down

CHH's first-quarter results are aided by a more balanced growth model, a stronger customer base and an expanded brand portfolio.

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Nalak Das

Buy These 5 Cloud Computing Stocks to Strengthen Your Portfolio

Five cloud-computing stocks have strong earnings and revenue growth potential for 2025. These are: FIVN, AFRM, MSFT, JNPR, TYL.

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MCK Stock Up on Q4 Earnings Beat & Potential Surgical Biz Spin-Off

McKesson's fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results showcase growth in the U.S. Pharmaceutical segment. However, Medical Surgical Solutions suffers due to lower COVID-related sales.

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Here's Why You Should Retain Adient Stock in Your Portfolio Now

ADNT is poised to gain from its broad range of products and frequent business wins despite headwinds from higher restructuring costs in Europe.

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Plains All American Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates, Sales Increase Y/Y

PAA's first-quarter 2025 earnings decrease year over year, while revenues increase.

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Papa John's Q1 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates, Stock Up

PZZA's Q1 top line reflects a gain in commissary revenues, stemming from higher commodity prices. Also, a rise in advertising funds adds to the positives.

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Post Holdings Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, FY25 Outlook Raised

POST's fiscal second-quarter results show a year-over-year sales decline, due to mixed segment trends. Management raises its 2025 outlook.

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Zacks Equity Research

Nektar Q1 Loss Wider Than Expected, Revenues Fall Y/Y, Stock Down

NKTR incurs a wider-than-expected loss in the first quarter of 2025. Revenues plunge year over year. Shares fall in after-hours trading.

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Brighthouse Financial Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates on Higher Expenses

BHF's first-quarter results reflect lower premiums and escalating expenses, offset by improved adjusted net investment income.

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Zacks Equity Research

Here's Why Hold Strategy is Apt for Kinder Morgan Stock Now

KMI generates stable fee-based revenues from its vast network of midstream infrastructure. However, a slowdown in drilling activities might affect it.

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Nilanjan Banerjee

Is ConocoPhillips Stock Still Worth Owning After Strong Q1 Earnings?

COP has a strong production outlook, backed by its decades of low-cost inventory of drilling sites.

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Tanvi Sarawagi

Is CEG Stock Worth Investing in After In-Line Q1 Earnings?

CEG is a good stock to add in your portfolio, given its rising earnings estimates and increasing demand for clean energy in its service territories.

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Zacks Equity Research

CVNA Q1 Earnings Beat on Solid Revenues, Adjusted EBITDA Doubles

Solid revenues across segments lead to CVNA's first-quarter outperformance. It expects a rise in retail units sold and adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter.

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NVAX Stock Gains 12% on Q1 Earnings & Sales Beat, '25 Sales View Up

Novavax posts encouraging first-quarter results on the back of an additional $603 million in revenues recognized from the termination of two advanced purchase agreements.

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Kinjel Shah

Pharma Stock Roundup: NVO & JAZZ's Q1 Results, AZN's Pipeline Update

NVO and JAZZ report first-quarter results. AZN's asthma study on Breztri meets key goals.

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Illumina Q1 Earnings Top Estimates, Revenues Down Y/Y, Stock Dips

ILMN delivers better-than-expected earnings and revenues in the first quarter of 2025.

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Zacks Equity Research

PBYI Stock Rises as Q1 Earnings and Sales Beat Estimates

Puma Biotechnology beats on first-quarter 2025 earnings and sales. Stock rises in after-hours trading

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Vasundhara Sawalka

4 Stocks Trading Near 52-Week High With More Upside Potential

Stocks like TGI, HRTG, ATRO and DB are seeing price strength and have a high chance of carrying the momentum forward.

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Zacks Equity Research

BCE's Q1 Earnings Top Despite Lower Revenues, Stock Gains on PSP Deal

BCE's Q1 2025 results reflect pricing and regulatory pressures amid macro and geopolitical turmoil. It announces a partnership with PSP Investments.

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Onto Innovation's Q1 Earnings Beat on Solid Y/Y Top-Line Improvement

ONTO posts record Q1 revenues of $267 million - its 7th consecutive quarter of sales growth - driven by momentum in advanced nodes and AI packaging markets.

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FUJIFILM's Q4 Earnings and Revenues Increase Y/Y, Margins Expand

FUJIY???s Q4 earnings and revenues grow year over year, driven by robust sales growth across all segments.

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Rajani Lohia

5 Low Price-to-Sales Stocks That Deserve a Place in Your Portfolio

The price-to-sales ratio is a convenient tool to gauge the value of stocks incurring losses or in an early development cycle. Stocks like PCB, GIII, ROCK, PFE and PAM hold promise.

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Iovance's Q1 Earnings & Sales Miss, Stock Slides 39% on '25 View Cut

IOVA reports dismal first-quarter results. The share price plunges after the company significantly lowers its 2025 sales guidance.

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Zacks Equity Research

LPL Financial's Q1 Earnings Beat on Higher Revenues, Expenses Soar

Higher revenues and growth in brokerage and advisory assets support LPLA's Q1 earnings.

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Zacks Equity Research

ExxonMobil to Invest $1.5B in Nigeria's Offshore Oilfields

XOM eyes late-Q3 FID for Nigeria's Usan project as it shifts focus to secure deepwater plays with a $1.5B investment during 2025-2027.

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