GitLab Inc. (GTLB) shares soared 12.3% in the last trading session to close at $72.75. The move was backed by solid volume with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This compares to the stock's 14.7% gain over the past four weeks.GTLB’s is benefiting from its expanding clientele and solid adoption of its AI-powered DevSecOps platform.This company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.23 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +53.3%. Revenues ...

For the quarter ended December 2024, Progressive (PGR) reported revenue of $20.33 billion, up 22.6% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $4.08, compared to $2.96 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $19.82 billion, representing a surprise of +2.55%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +18.95%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $3.43.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and ho ...

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Shares of SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI) have surged 121% in the past six months. This rise is significant, especially compared to the 13% rise in its industry.Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchGiven this remarkable upsurge, you may wonder if the current level still offers a buying opportunity. Let’s find out.Rate Cuts, Policy Shifts Drive SOFI's SurgeThe Federal Reserve's recent rate cuts have significantly boosted SOFI by alleviating pressure on its lending business. Lower interest rates reduce borro ...

Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) , the U.S. oil and gas giant, has begun exploratory drilling offshore Cyprus in partnership with QatarEnergy to tap into the potential natural gas reserves in the region. ExxonMobil had previously announced that its drilling operations would include the Electra and Pegasus prospects. The president of Cyprus mentioned that drilling had commenced at the Electra prospect last week.East Mediterranean Gas Reserves Yield Promising ResultsThe Eastern Mediterranean region has drawn sig ...

Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) has grabbed headlines in recent months. According to market sources, the buyout firm TPG is said to be in advanced talks about buying the fiber unit of the tower operator for about $8 billion. While this was revealed in December, any further development on this front is yet to come up. Also, CCI has not yet released its full-quarter and full-year 2024 earnings.This REIT, which specializes in owning and leasing communication infrastructure across the United States, has been luring its ...

CS Disco (LAW) shares soared 9.3% in the last trading session to close at $5.43. The move was backed by solid volume with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This compares to the stock's 0.2% loss over the past four weeks.CS Disco is benefiting from strong customer engagement, strategic leadership hires, and enhanced product offerings, particularly in eDiscovery and AI capabilities.This legal technology company is expected to post quarterly loss of $0.11 per share in its upcoming report ...

Vale S.A. (VALE) reported iron ore production of around 85 million tons (Mt) for the fourth quarter of 2024, which was 4.6% lower than the year-ago quarter, reflecting a shift toward higher-margin products.However, VALE’s iron ore production for 2024 reached 328 Mt, in line with its latest provided guidance. Compared with 2023, iron production was up 2% and was the highest since 2018.Digging Deeper Into Vale’s Iron Ore Production NumbersThe decline in iron ore production seen in the quarter mainly reflected ...