MSCI Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates: Will Raised View Aid Shares?
ZACKS· 2025-01-29 17:40
MSCI’s (MSCI) fourth-quarter 2024 adjusted earnings of $4.18 per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.56% and increased 13.6% year over year.MSCI’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, which is commendable.Find the latest EPS estimates and surprises on Zacks Earnings Calendar.Revenues increased 7.7% year over year to $743.5 million, missing the consensus mark by 0.13%. Organic revenues rose 7.4% year over year.Recurring subscriptions of $543.3 million inc ...
USNA vs. STVN: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
ZACKS· 2025-01-29 17:40
Investors looking for stocks in the Medical - Drugs sector might want to consider either USANA Health Sciences (USNA) or Stevanato Group (STVN) . But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now? We'll need to take a closer look.Everyone has their own methods for finding great value opportunities, but our model includes pairing an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system with a strong Zacks Rank. The Zacks Rank is a proven strategy that tar ...
LH or ALGN: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
ZACKS· 2025-01-29 17:40
Investors looking for stocks in the Medical - Dental Supplies sector might want to consider either Labcorp (LH) or Align Technology (ALGN) . But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks? Let's take a closer look.The best way to find great value stocks is to pair a strong Zacks Rank with an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system. The Zacks Rank favors stocks with strong earnings estimate revision trends, and our Style Scores highlight ...
Hess Midstream Continues To Deliver Excellent Results In Q4
Seeking Alpha· 2025-01-29 17:36
Shares of Hess Midstream LP (NYSE: HESM ) have been a solid performer over the past year, adding 21% on top of its near-7% dividend yield, and the stock is now sitting at a 52-week-high. On Wednesday, the company reported another set of solidOver fifteen years of experience making contrarian bets based on my macro view and stock-specific turnaround stories to garner outsized returns with a favorable risk/reward profile. If you want me to cover a specific stock or have a question for an article, just let me ...
Stryker Stock Falls on Deal to Sell Its U.S. Spinal Implants Business
ZACKS· 2025-01-29 17:36
Stryker Corporation (SYK) recently announced a definitive agreement to sell its U.S. spinal implants business to Viscogliosi Brothers, LLC, a family-owned investment firm specializing in the neuro-musculoskeletal space, to create a newly formed company called VB Spine, LLC.This reflects a strategic move to streamline Stryker’s portfolio by divesting its U.S. spinal implants business, enabling the company to focus on higher-growth areas. Additionally, the planned sale of related international operations sign ...
Spirit Airlines rejects Frontier's ‘insufficient' bid — and expects to exit bankruptcy this quarter
New York Post· 2025-01-29 17:36
Spirit Airlines said Wednesday it has rejected a bid from rival Frontier Group as it was not favorable for the low-cost carrier and expects to exit bankruptcy in the first quarter.Frontier offered Spirit shareholders $400 million in debt and a 19% stake in Frontier earlier this month, Spirit said in a regulatory filing.The proposal implied a total consideration of about $2.16 billion, Frontier said in a letter to Spirit that was made public along with the filing.Frontier’s rejected bid to Spirit included of ...
Alibaba Rolls Out AI Model It Says Can Outperform DeepSeek's and OpenAI's
Investopedia· 2025-01-29 17:35
Key TakeawaysAlibaba rolled out a new AI model it says can outperform models from DeepSeek, OpenAI, and Meta Platforms.The Chinese tech giant's U.S.-listed shares climbed in early trading Wednesday following the release.The news comes just days after concerns about the surging popularity of models from Chinese startup DeepSeek sent U.S. tech stocks into a tailspin Monday. Alibaba (BABA) has rolled out a new artificial intelligence (AI) model it says can outperform leading models from DeepSeek, OpenAI, and M ...
Trump Media Stock Surges on Announcement of Truth.Fi Finance Platform
Investopedia· 2025-01-29 17:35
Key TakeawaysShares of Trump Media and Technology Group jumped Wednesday after announcing a new financial services product.The company said it will launch a platform called Truth.Fi and also invest $250 million of its roughly $700 million in assets.Trump Media and Technology Group plans to launch Truth.Fi in 2025. Shares of Trump Media and Technology Group surged Wednesday morning after U.S. President Donald Trump's media company announced its first move into the world of financial services. Trump Media (DJ ...
VF Corp. Stock Falls Despite North Face, Timberland Sales Growth
Investopedia· 2025-01-29 17:35
Key TakeawaysVF Corporation stock fell Wednesday morning despite the apparel company releasing results that topped estimates.The parent of North Face, Timberland, and other brands beat sales and profit estimates for the third quarter of fiscal 2025.VF said it expects revenue for the current quarter to be down 4% to 6% from the same time last year. Shares of VF Corporation dropped Wednesday morning despite the apparel maker reporting third-quarter earnings that topped expectations as sales grew across each o ...
Brinker Q2 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates, Increase Y/Y
ZACKS· 2025-01-29 17:31
Brinker International, Inc. (EAT) reported second-quarter fiscal 2025 results, with earnings and revenues beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Both top and bottom lines increased from the prior-year reported figures.Find the latest earnings estimates and surprises on Zacks Earnings Calendar.The company's quarterly performance benefited from strong fundamentals, leading to better guest experience and steady business growth. Higher comparable restaurant sales at Chili’s drove the top line as both new and ret ...