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U.S. stocks were higher, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining more than 200 points on Wednesday.Shares of Johnson Controls International PLC (NYSE:JCI) rose sharply during Wednesday's session after the company reported fourth-quarter results that topped analyst estimates on both earnings and revenue.The company reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.26, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $1.20. Quarterly revenue came in at $6.44 billion, topping the Street's $6.32 billion forecast.Joh ...

Key Takeaways Bio-Techne posted Q1 EPS of 42 cents, matching estimates and flat year over year.TECH revenues fell 1% to $286.6 million, missing expectations and triggering a 7.5% stock drop. TECH's gross and operating margins expanded, supported by lower costs and stable segment performance. Bio-Techne Corporation (TECH) reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 42 cents, which matched the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The bottom line remained flat on a year-over-year basis. The qu ...

Key Takeaways SMP posted Q3 EPS of $1.36, above estimates and up from $1.28 a year earlier.Revenues rose to $499 million, driven by strong Temperature Control segment sales.2025 sales growth guidance raised to low-to-mid 20s%, with higher EBITDA margin outlook.Standard Motor Products (SMP) posted third-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.36, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.14 and rose from $1.28 reported in the prior-year quarter.Total revenues rose to $499 million from $ ...

Key Takeaways Exelixis' Q3 earnings of $0.78 per share topped estimates and rose from $0.47 a year ago.Revenues grew 10.8% to $598M, driven by higher Cabometyx sales and strong product demand.EXEL narrows 2025 revenue outlook to $2.30-$2.35B and expands its stock repurchase program.Exelixis, Inc. (EXEL) reported better-than-expected results for the third quarter of 2025.Adjusted earnings of 78 cents per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 68 cents. The company registered adjusted earnings of 47 cents ...

Key Takeaways Sempra Energy's Q3 adjusted EPS of $1.11 beat estimates by 19.4% and rose 24.7% year over year.Revenues grew 13.3% to $3.15 billion, led by stronger results in Sempra California operations.SRE reaffirmed 2025 EPS guidance of $4.30-$4.70 and maintained its long-term growth outlook.Sempra Energy (SRE) reported third-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.11, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 93 cents by 19.4%. The bottom line also increased 24.7% from year-ago quarter’s fi ...

Key Takeaways Flowers Foods' Q3 revenues are estimated at $1.23B, up 3.6% from the prior-year quarter.Earnings are projected at 23 cents per share, down 30.3% year over year.Product innovation and portfolio shifts are helping support overall business resilience.Flowers Foods, Inc. ((FLO) is likely to register top-line growth when it reports third-quarter 2025 earnings on Nov. 6. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $1.23 billion, which indicates an increase of 3.6% from the figure reported ...

Key Takeaways FMS posted Q3 EPS of $0.64, topping estimates and rising 35.8% year over year.FMS' revenues grew 2.6% to $5.71B, lifted by 10% organic growth despite divestitures and currency headwinds.FMS' gross margin rose 130 bps to 25.4%, while operating income jumped 22.4% on cost savings and pricing gainsFresenius Medical Care AG & Co. (FMS) reported third-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 64 cents, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 8.47%. The bottom line improved 35.8% yea ...

Core Viewpoint - Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) shares experienced a decline despite exceeding analysts' expectations for earnings and revenue, primarily due to Amazon's decision to dissolve its stake in the company [1][2]. Financial Performance - AMD's third-quarter earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.6%, with revenues exceeding expectations by 6%. Year-over-year, revenue increased by 36%, and net income surged by 60% [6]. - The Data Center, AI, Server, and PC segments drove broad-based demand, contributing to the growth in the reported quarter [6]. - The company reported cash and cash equivalents of $4.81 billion at the end of September 2025, up from $3.79 billion at the end of December 2024. Free cash flow more than tripled, driven by record sales of EPYC, Ryzen, and Instinct processors [7]. Product Developments - AMD launched ROCm 7 software, its most advanced release, which enhances distributed inference and code portability across hardware [8]. - The company expanded its x86 embedded portfolio with the EPYC Embedded 4005 series and Ryzen Embedded 9000 processors, targeting network security and industrial applications [9]. - Upcoming product launches include the next-generation 2-nanometer Venice processors and MI400 Series accelerators, with Oracle as a lead launch partner for the MI450 Series [10]. Investment Opportunities - For investors seeking exposure to AMD while mitigating risks, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) with significant AMD holdings are recommended [4]. - Notable ETFs include: - iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX), with AMD holding 9.97% and a year-to-date gain of 38.3% [12]. - Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF (SOXQ), with AMD holding 9.87% and a year-to-date gain of 40.9% [13]. - Invesco AI and Next Gen Software ETF (IGPT), with AMD holding 10.56% and a year-to-date gain of 31% [14].

Key Takeaways Cheniere Partners posted Q3 earnings of $0.81 per unit, missing the consensus estimate of $1.01.Revenue rose to $2.4B from $2.1B a year earlier but lagged the $2.5B forecast.Total costs climbed to $1.7B, offset partly by stronger LNG margins and lower maintenance expenses.Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (CQP)  recorded third-quarter 2025 earnings per unit of 81 cents, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.01. The bottom line also declined from 84 cents reported in the year-ago quarter ...