Core Insights - Medpace Holdings Inc. reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings, with earnings of $3.86 per share, surpassing the consensus estimate of $3.52 [1] - The company's sales reached $659.9 million, exceeding the consensus of $640.99 million, marking a year-over-year increase of 23.7% [1] - On a constant currency basis, revenue increased by 23.4% [1] Financial Guidance - Medpace raised its fiscal 2025 earnings per share guidance from a range of $13.76-$14.53 to $14.60-$14.86, compared to the consensus of $14.07 [2] - The sales guidance for 2025 was also increased from $2.42 billion-$2.52 billion to $2.48 billion-$2.53 billion, against a consensus of $2.46 billion [2] Stock Performance - Following the earnings announcement, Medpace shares rose by 1% to trade at $602.08 [2] - Analysts adjusted their price targets for Medpace, with Mizuho maintaining an Outperform rating and raising the target from $575 to $655, while Barclays maintained an Underweight rating and increased the target from $425 to $485 [4]

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Momentum investing is essentially the opposite of the tried-and-tested Wall Street adage -- "buy low and sell high." Investors following this investing style typically avoid betting on cheap stocks and waiting long for them to recover. They believe instead that one could make far more money in lesser time by "buying high and selling higher."Who doesn't like betting on fast-moving trending stocks? But determining the right entry point isn't easy. Often, these stocks lose momentum once their valuation moves a ...

Momentum investing is essentially the opposite of the tried-and-tested Wall Street adage -- "buy low and sell high." Investors following this investing style typically avoid betting on cheap stocks and waiting long for them to recover. They believe instead that one could make far more money in lesser time by "buying high and selling higher."Who doesn't like betting on fast-moving trending stocks? But determining the right entry point isn't easy. Often, these stocks lose momentum once their valuation moves a ...

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US stocks advanced on Friday after softer inflation data bolstered optimism that the Federal Reserve will maintain its rate-cutting trajectory, reinforcing hopes of continued economic support and higher equity valuations. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 228 points, or 0.5%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.6% to hit a new record. ...