Core Viewpoint - Wall Street analysts anticipate Waste Management (WM) to report quarterly earnings of $2.01 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 2.6%, with revenues expected to reach $6.49 billion, up 15.7% from the previous year [1]. Earnings Projections - Changes in earnings projections are crucial for predicting investor reactions, with empirical studies showing a strong correlation between earnings estimate trends and short-term stock price movements [2]. - The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained stable over the last 30 days, indicating analysts have reassessed their initial estimates [1]. Revenue Estimates - Analysts project 'Operating revenues- WM Renewable Energy' to be $129.50 million, indicating a significant increase of 48.9% from the prior-year quarter [4]. - 'Operating revenues- Recycling Processing and Sales' are expected to reach $395.44 million, reflecting a decrease of 8.5% from the previous year [4]. - 'Operating revenues- Corporate and Other' is forecasted at $5.70 million, showing a decline of 5.1% from the year-ago quarter [5]. Internal Revenue Growth - The estimated 'Internal Revenue Growth - Period-to-Period Change - Total - As a % of Total Company' is projected at 15.8%, an increase from 7.9% reported in the same quarter last year [5]. - 'Internal Revenue Growth - Period-to-Period Change - Internal revenue growth - As a % of Total Company' is expected to be 4.9%, down from 6.7% in the previous year [6]. Stock Performance - Over the past month, Waste Management shares have returned -1.5%, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.1% change [6]. - Currently, WM holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting its performance may align with the overall market in the near future [6].

Core Insights - Wall Street analysts anticipate CenterPoint Energy (CNP) to report quarterly earnings of $0.46 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 48.4% [1] - Expected revenues for the quarter are projected at $1.98 billion, which is a 6.6% increase from the same quarter last year [1] - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised upward by 3.8% in the past 30 days, indicating a reassessment of initial estimates by analysts [1] Revenue Projections - Analysts estimate 'Revenues- Electric Transmission and Distribution' to reach $1.34 billion, representing a 7.7% increase from the previous year [4] - 'Revenues- Natural Gas Distribution' are projected at $654.61 million, indicating a 7.1% year-over-year increase [4] - The consensus estimate for 'Revenues- Utility' stands at $1.97 billion, reflecting a 6.9% increase from the year-ago quarter [4] Operating Income Estimates - 'Operating Income / (loss)- Natural Gas Distribution' is expected to be $115.11 million, up from $76.00 million reported in the same quarter last year [5] - 'Operating Income / (loss)- Electric Transmission and Distribution' is forecasted to reach $461.59 million, compared to $351.00 million in the previous year [5] Stock Performance - Over the past month, shares of CenterPoint have increased by 5.4%, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite, which saw a 1.2% change [5] - CenterPoint currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), suggesting potential outperformance in the near future [5]

Core Viewpoint - Western Union is expected to report a decline in quarterly earnings and revenues, indicating potential challenges in its financial performance [1]. Financial Performance Estimates - Analysts predict quarterly earnings of $0.43 per share, a decrease of 6.5% year-over-year [1]. - Revenue is forecasted at $1.02 billion, reflecting a year-over-year decrease of 1.4% [1]. - The consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged over the past 30 days, indicating a stable outlook among analysts [2]. Key Metrics Analysis - Estimated 'Revenue- Consumer Services' is projected at $127.65 million, showing a significant increase of 23% from the previous year [5]. - 'Revenue- Consumer Money Transfer' is expected to be $890.79 million, which represents a decline of 4.4% compared to the prior-year quarter [5]. - Total 'Consumer Money Transfer transactions' are estimated to be 71.50 million, down from 72.60 million a year ago [6]. Market Performance - Over the past month, Western Union shares have increased by 1.8%, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite, which rose by 1.1% [6]. - The company holds a Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell), suggesting it may underperform the overall market in the near future [6].

Core Insights - Analysts project Intel (INTC) will announce quarterly earnings of $0.00 per share, reflecting a 100% year-over-year increase, while revenues are expected to decline by 1.3% to $13.11 billion [1] - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised upward by 2.1% in the past 30 days, indicating a reassessment of initial estimates by covering analysts [2] - Earnings estimate revisions are critical for predicting investor behavior and have a strong correlation with short-term stock price performance [3] Revenue Estimates - The consensus estimate for 'Net Revenues- All other- Total' is $966.92 million, suggesting a year-over-year decline of 6.9% [4] - Analysts forecast 'Net Revenues- Total Intel Products Group- Client Computing Group' to reach $8.13 billion, indicating a year-over-year increase of 10.9% [5] - 'Net Revenues- Total Intel Products Group- Data Center and AI' is expected to reach $3.96 billion, reflecting an 18.4% increase from the previous year [5] - 'Net Revenues- Intel Foundry Services' is projected at $4.37 billion, suggesting a slight year-over-year increase of 0.4% [6] - The overall 'Net Revenues- Total Intel Products Group' is expected to be $12.10 billion, indicating a year-over-year decline of 0.8% [6] Stock Performance - Over the past month, Intel shares have increased by 25.1%, significantly outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite, which saw a 1.1% change [6] - Intel holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting its performance is likely to align with the overall market in the near term [6]

Core Viewpoint - Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) is expected to report quarterly earnings of $5.50 per share, a 4.2% increase year-over-year, with revenues projected at $10.9 billion, reflecting a 2.8% year-over-year increase [1]. Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised down by 0.5% in the last 30 days, indicating a reassessment by analysts [2]. - Revisions to earnings projections are crucial for predicting investor behavior and are linked to short-term stock price performance [3]. Revenue Forecasts - Analysts forecast 'Revenues- Laboratory Products and Biopharma Services' to reach $5.93 billion, a year-over-year increase of 3.2% [5]. - The estimate for 'Revenues- Specialty Diagnostics' is $1.16 billion, also reflecting a 3.2% year-over-year increase [5]. - 'Revenues- Life Sciences Solutions' are expected to be $2.47 billion, indicating a 3.6% year-over-year increase [5]. - 'Revenues- Analytical Instruments' are projected at $1.80 billion, showing a slight decline of 0.3% year-over-year [6]. Geographic Revenue Projections - North America revenues are expected to reach $5.74 billion, a 2.7% increase from the prior year [6]. - Asia-Pacific revenues are projected at $1.99 billion, reflecting a 3.6% year-over-year increase [6]. - Revenues from Europe are estimated to be $2.77 billion, indicating a 3.1% year-over-year increase [7]. - Revenues from other regions are expected to be $379.01 million, showing a decline of 4.5% year-over-year [7]. Stock Performance - Over the past month, Thermo Fisher shares have increased by 11.6%, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite, which saw a 0.7% change [7]. - Based on its Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), TMO is expected to underperform the overall market in the upcoming period [7].

Core Viewpoint - Analysts forecast Boston Scientific (BSX) will report quarterly earnings of $0.71 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 12.7%, with revenues expected to reach $4.97 billion, an 18% increase compared to the previous year [1]. Earnings Projections - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised downward by 0.2% over the past 30 days, indicating a collective reassessment by analysts [2]. - Changes in earnings projections are crucial for predicting investor reactions, as empirical studies show a strong correlation between earnings estimate trends and short-term stock price movements [3]. Revenue Estimates - Analysts project 'Net Sales- MedSurg- Worldwide' at $1.70 billion, a 15% increase year-over-year [5]. - 'Net Sales- Cardiovascular- Worldwide' is expected to reach $3.27 billion, indicating a 19.7% year-over-year change [5]. - 'Net Sales- Cardiovascular- Cardiology- Worldwide' is estimated at $2.57 billion, reflecting a 20.9% increase from the prior year [5]. - 'Net Sales- Cardiovascular- Peripheral Interventions- Worldwide' is projected to be $697.63 million, a 15.9% increase year-over-year [6]. - 'Geographic Revenue- Rest of the World' is expected to be $1.76 billion, indicating a 9.1% year-over-year change [6]. - 'Geographic Revenue- U.S.' is projected at $3.21 billion, reflecting a 23.8% increase from the previous year [7]. Additional Sales Projections - 'Net Sales- Cardiovascular- Peripheral Interventions- International' is expected to reach $304.52 million, a 6.9% increase year-over-year [7]. - 'Net Sales- MedSurg- Neuromodulation- United States' is projected at $218.50 million, indicating a 3.6% increase [8]. - 'Net Sales- MedSurg- Neuromodulation- International' is expected to be $62.26 million, reflecting a 9.2% year-over-year change [8]. - 'Net Sales- MedSurg- Endoscopy- United States' is projected at $447.24 million, a 7.3% increase from the prior year [8]. - 'Net Sales- MedSurg- Endoscopy- International' is expected to reach $280.01 million, indicating a 7.3% increase year-over-year [9]. - 'Net Sales- MedSurg- Urology- United States' is forecasted to be $518.55 million, reflecting a significant 36.8% year-over-year change [9]. Stock Performance - Boston Scientific shares have changed by -0.5% in the past month, compared to a +0.7% move of the Zacks S&P 500 composite, with a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy) indicating expected outperformance in the near future [10].

Core Viewpoint - Analysts project that CME Group will report quarterly earnings of $2.63 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 1.9%, with revenues expected to reach $1.54 billion, down 3% from the same quarter last year [1]. Earnings Projections - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised downward by 1.2% over the past 30 days, indicating a collective reassessment by analysts [2]. - Revisions to earnings projections are crucial for predicting investor behavior and are strongly linked to short-term stock price performance [3]. Revenue Estimates - Analysts estimate 'Revenues- Other' at $110.22 million, indicating a year-over-year increase of 1% [5]. - 'Revenues- Clearing and transaction fees' are expected to be $1.25 billion, reflecting a decline of 3.3% year over year [5]. - The consensus for 'Revenues- Market data and information services' stands at $195.57 million, suggesting a year-over-year increase of 9.8% [5]. - 'Revenues- Clearing and transaction fees- Interest rates' are projected to reach $417.39 million, down 6.4% from the prior year [6]. - 'Revenues- Clearing and transaction fees- Foreign exchange' are expected to be $44.84 million, indicating a decline of 13.6% year over year [6]. Average Daily Volume Estimates - The average daily volume (including NYMEX and COMEX) is projected at 26.26 million, down from 28.29 million in the same quarter last year [7]. - 'Average daily volume - Metals (including NYMEX and COMEX)' is estimated at 844.53 thousand, up from 728.00 thousand year over year [7]. - 'Average daily volume - Interest rates (including NYMEX and COMEX)' is forecasted at 13.77 million, compared to 14.88 million in the previous year [8]. - 'Average daily volume - Equity indexes (including NYMEX and COMEX)' is expected to be 6.65 million, down from 7.41 million year over year [8]. - 'Average daily volume - Foreign exchange (including NYMEX and COMEX)' is projected at 936.02 thousand, down from 1.09 million in the same quarter last year [9]. - 'Average daily volume - Energy (including NYMEX and COMEX)' is expected to reach 2.36 million, down from 2.57 million year over year [9]. - 'Average daily volume - Agricultural commodities (including NYMEX and COMEX)' is projected at 1.70 million, compared to 1.61 million in the same quarter last year [10]. Market Performance - CME shares have changed by +0.7% in the past month, matching the +0.7% movement of the Zacks S&P 500 composite [11]. - With a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), CME is expected to underperform the overall market in the near future [11].

Core Viewpoint - Analysts forecast Tesla's quarterly earnings to be $0.53 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 26.4%, with revenues expected to reach $26.45 billion, an increase of 5% compared to the previous year [1]. Earnings Projections - Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate has been revised downward by 1.7%, indicating a collective reassessment by analysts [2]. - Changes in earnings projections are crucial for predicting investor reactions, as empirical studies show a strong correlation between earnings estimate trends and short-term stock price movements [3]. Revenue Estimates - Analysts project 'Revenues- Automotive sales' to be $19.32 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of 2.6% [4]. - 'Revenues- Energy generation and storage' are expected to reach $3.30 billion, indicating a significant year-over-year increase of 38.9% [5]. - 'Revenues- Services and other' are estimated at $3.24 billion, reflecting a 16.2% increase from the prior year [5]. - 'Revenues- Automotive regulatory credits' are projected to be $437.96 million, showing a decline of 40.7% year-over-year [5]. Geographic Revenue Breakdown - 'Geographic Revenues- United States' are expected to reach $13.17 billion, a year-over-year increase of 4.7% [6]. - 'Geographic Revenues- Other International' are projected at $7.52 billion, indicating an 8.4% increase from the previous year [6]. - 'Geographic Revenues- China' are estimated at $5.46 billion, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 3.6% [6]. Vehicle Deliveries - Total vehicle deliveries are expected to be 467,163, slightly up from 462,890 in the same quarter last year [7]. - 'Other models deliveries' are projected at 17,760, down from 22,915 in the same quarter last year [7]. - 'Model 3/Y deliveries' are estimated to reach 444,641, compared to 439,975 in the same quarter of the previous year [7]. Storage and Units - Analysts estimate 'Storage deployed' to be 11,598 megawatt hours, up from 6,900 megawatt hours in the same quarter last year [8]. - 'Total Leased Units' are projected at 15,423, compared to 14,449 in the same quarter last year [8]. Stock Performance - Tesla shares have returned +2.9% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.7% change [8].

Core Insights - Wintrust Financial (WTFC) is expected to report quarterly earnings of $2.63 per share, a 6.5% increase year-over-year, with revenues projected at $681.43 million, reflecting a 10.7% year-over-year growth [1] Earnings Projections - The consensus EPS estimate has been adjusted downward by 0.4% over the past 30 days, indicating a reassessment by analysts [1][2] - Analysts emphasize the importance of earnings estimate revisions as a predictor of investor behavior and stock price performance [2] Key Financial Metrics - Analysts project the 'Efficiency Ratio' to reach 56.3%, down from 58.9% in the same quarter last year [4] - The 'Net Interest Margin' is expected to remain stable at 3.5%, consistent with the previous year's figure [4] - 'Average balance - Total earning assets' is forecasted to be $63.50 billion, up from $57.27 billion year-over-year [4] Additional Financial Estimates - The 'Tier 1 leverage ratio' is expected to be 9.6%, slightly up from 9.4% a year ago [5] - 'Total Non-Interest Income' is projected at $122.13 million, an increase from $113.15 million year-over-year [5] - 'Net interest income - FTE' is anticipated to reach $563.57 million, compared to $505.73 million in the same quarter last year [5] Other Metrics - The average prediction for 'Net Interest Income' stands at $558.27 million, up from $502.58 million year-over-year [6] - 'Service charges on deposit accounts' are expected to be $19.90 million, compared to $16.43 million last year [6] - 'Wealth management' is projected at $37.10 million, slightly down from $37.22 million year-over-year [7] - 'Mortgage banking' is estimated to reach $26.41 million, significantly up from $15.97 million last year [7] - The consensus for 'Operating lease income, net' is $15.20 million, compared to $15.34 million in the same quarter last year [8] Stock Performance - Over the past month, Wintrust shares have recorded a return of -0.8%, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite has seen a +1% change [8] - Wintrust is currently rated Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating a likely underperformance compared to the overall market [8]

Core Insights - Infosys (INFY) is expected to report quarterly earnings of $0.20 per share, reflecting a 5.3% increase year-over-year [1] - Revenue forecasts for Infosys stand at $5.04 billion, indicating a 2.9% year-over-year growth [1] - The consensus EPS estimate has remained stable over the past 30 days, suggesting analysts have not altered their initial projections significantly [1] Earnings Projections - Changes in earnings projections are crucial for predicting investor reactions to stock performance [2] - Empirical studies indicate a strong correlation between earnings estimate trends and short-term stock price movements [2] Analyst Forecasts - Analysts project 'Employee Metrics - Software Professionals' to be 253,047, down from 300,774 in the same quarter last year [4] - The expected 'Utilization - Including trainees - Consolidated' is 83.4%, compared to 84.3% from the previous year [4] - 'Utilization - Excluding trainees - Consolidated' is anticipated to be 85.7%, slightly lower than last year's 85.9% [5] - The consensus for 'Employee Metrics - Sales & Support' is 14,622, down from 17,014 in the same quarter last year [5] Market Performance - Infosys shares have decreased by 0.8% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's increase of 1.1% [5] - With a Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell), Infosys is expected to underperform the overall market in the near term [5]