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| August 1st, 2021  8:14 PM
Square to buy installment payment firm Afterpay in $29B deal
Digital payments company Square Inc. says it has agreed to acquire Afterpay, which provides a “buy now, pay later’’ option for merchants, in an all-stock deal valued at about $29 billion. Square said Sunday it has agreed to buy all of the Australian company’s shares, and that the transaction’s estimated value is based on last Friday's…
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Square to buy installment payment firm Afterpay in $29B deal
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| August 1st | 2021  8:14PM
Square to buy installment payment firm Afterpay in $29B deal
Digital payments company Square Inc. says it has agreed to acquire Afterpay, which provides a “buy now, pay later’’ option for merchants, in an all-stock deal valued at about $29 billion. Square said Sunday it has agreed to buy all of the Australian company’s shares, and that the transaction’s estimated value is based on last Friday's…
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Allianz warns of risk, confirms US Justice Department probe
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| August 1st | 2021  6:06PM
Allianz warns of risk, confirms US Justice Department probe
The Allianz financial services company is warning that lawsuits brought by U.S. investors against the company could end up having a material impact on its future financial results. The major German company made the disclosure Sunday, noting that it received a request from the U.S. Department of Justice for documents and information related…
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Pharmaceutical plant idled despite effort to save jobs
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| August 1st | 2021  1:12PM
Pharmaceutical plant idled despite effort to save jobs
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia pharmaceutical plant that employed nearly 1,500 people has been idled despite a last-ditch attempt by labor and advocacy groups to keep it open. Time ran out Saturday for workers at the former Mylan pharmaceuticals plant in Morgantown, the Charleston Gazette-Mail reported. Drugmaker Viatris Inc.
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Save Money by Engineering Your Own Google Software Systems
Save Money by Engineering Your Own Google Software Systems
| August 1st | 2021  9:00AM
Save Money by Engineering Your Own Google Software Systems
As smart technology and the Internet of Things have taken the world by storm, businesses are demanding software engineers more than ever. Software engineers can do anything from building complex computing systems for organizations to actually building the software that companies sell as a product. Whether you're looking for a…
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Why 2021 Should Be The Year Challenger Brands Embrace Trust
Why 2021 Should Be The Year Challenger Brands Embrace Trust
| August 1st | 2021  9:00AM
Why 2021 Should Be The Year Challenger Brands Embrace Trust
When you’re building a challenger brand, trust is vital. No matter your sector, specialism or size, trust is a foundational pillar to growing any business.As of April 2021, American trust in the government sits at a low 24%. In 2020, 85% of people wanted brands to solve their problems and 80% wanted brands to solve society’s…
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5 Reasons Why the Individual Health Insurance Market is on Fire (In a Good Way)
5 Reasons Why the Individual Health Insurance Market is on Fire (In a Good Way)
| August 1st | 2021  8:00AM
5 Reasons Why the Individual Health Insurance Market is on Fire (In a Good Way)
I think most would agree that we are in a massive industrial shift worldwide right now. Here at home in the United States, the service industry is exploding. This is mostly related to a convenience mindset, a shift in our thinking as a society and the baby boomer generation entering the decumulation phase of life. Of the many…
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What Business Podcasters Need to Know About Social Audio Platforms
What Business Podcasters Need to Know About Social Audio Platforms
| July 31st | 2021  5:00PM
What Business Podcasters Need to Know About Social Audio Platforms
While business podcasters are quick to recognize that social media has changed the way they reach their listeners, social audio has introduced a whole new set of opportunities. The integration of social audio allows podcasters to develop a deeper connection with fans. Once you understand how social audio works, it is then your turn…
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Rich Pins on Pinterest: How to Use Them to Skyrocket Your Organic Sales
Rich Pins on Pinterest: How to Use Them to Skyrocket Your Organic Sales
| July 31st | 2021  4:00PM
Rich Pins on Pinterest: How to Use Them to Skyrocket Your Organic Sales
If embedding just one snippet of code onto your website could double your engagement and clicks on Pinterest, would you do it? Let’s cut to the chase. In the Pinterest world, there're average pins, and then there are Rich Pins. The kind that drives more organic traffic, more clicks, more sales on your website. If you’re selling any kind of product online, don’t sleep on Rich Pins.
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Out-of-the-Box Publicity Strategies That Generate Buzzworthy News
Out-of-the-Box Publicity Strategies That Generate Buzzworthy News
| July 31st | 2021  3:00PM
Out-of-the-Box Publicity Strategies That Generate Buzzworthy News
Are you starting a new business or looking to grow an existing company? If so, then it's helpful to learn how to work with traditional media and online press outlets in order to maximize the power of coverage. And while there are standard PR strategy basics that are handy to know, one of the best ways to create buzz around a brand…
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4 Steps to Building a Community of Raving Fans
4 Steps to Building a Community of Raving Fans
| July 31st | 2021  2:00PM
4 Steps to Building a Community of Raving Fans
A community of enthusiastic fans is an asset nearly beyond value, and the reason for that is simple: when you build a community around your brand, it becomes one of the world’s best marketing engines. For me, such a community has helped achieve, most recently at IBH Media, my mission of impacting millions of entrepreneurs, and inspiring women around the world in that role particularly.
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Winning Includes Putting People First in Your Business. This is How You Do It.
Winning Includes Putting People First in Your Business. This is How You Do It.
| July 31st | 2021  1:00PM
Winning Includes Putting People First in Your Business. This is How You Do It.
It may not sound like breaking news, but it bears repeating that treating staff members like humans is great for business. What might actually be shocking to readers is that company owners still far too often overlook that fact, usually for the sake of a bottom line. Of course, every decision has a financial impact, but fixating on…
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5 Ways to Use Spotify's Podcast Growth Strategies for Branding and Marketing
5 Ways to Use Spotify's Podcast Growth Strategies for Branding and Marketing
| July 31st | 2021  11:00AM
5 Ways to Use Spotify's Podcast Growth Strategies for Branding and Marketing
The global podcasting market had an estimated value of $9.28 billion US in 2019, according to Grand View Research, with an expected average annual growth rate of 27.5% through 2027. There are approximately two million active podcasts as of this story’s publishing date, comprising more than 48 million episodes (the latter figure almost four times the amount from 2018).
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Become Your Business's IT and Cybersecurity Expert
Become Your Business's IT and Cybersecurity Expert
| July 31st | 2021  10:30AM
Become Your Business's IT and Cybersecurity Expert
Cyber attacks are on the rise worldwide, but they're increasing at an especially alarming rate against small businesses. Forty-seven percent of small businesses experienced a cyber attack over the past year and the average cost of a cyber attack has risen from $34,000 to $200,000. That's potentially devastating for small businesses and all the more reason to invest in high-quality IT services.
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7 Ways to Use Google Trends for SEO
7 Ways to Use Google Trends for SEO
| July 31st | 2021  10:00AM
7 Ways to Use Google Trends for SEO
Google Trends is a useful and free tool that delivers statistics and other information regarding the popularity of specific search terms on both Google and YouTube. There are many reasons why it has become such a popular source for big data research and applications, not least because it provides a platform to observe consumers’ search information by offering extensive statistics on search data.
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Forgotten oil and gas wells linger, leaking toxic chemicals
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| July 31st | 2021  9:11AM
Forgotten oil and gas wells linger, leaking toxic chemicals
CRANE, Texas (AP) — Rusted pipes litter the sandy fields of Ashley Williams Watt’s cattle ranch in windswept West Texas. The corroded skeletons are all that remain of hundreds of abandoned oil wells that were drilled long before her family owned the land. The wells, unable to produce any useful amounts of oil or gas, were plugged with cement decades…
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A Social Media Side Hustle Starts with These 9 Products
A Social Media Side Hustle Starts with These 9 Products
| July 31st | 2021  9:00AM
A Social Media Side Hustle Starts with These 9 Products
The modern workforce is changing and, today, more people than ever are engaged in profitable side hustles. And when 73 percent of job seekers ages 18 to 34 found their last job through social media, learning to network digitally is a must.Whether you're looking to earn a little extra money as you grow your dream business…
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How to Create a Home-Based Business Without a Product or Service
How to Create a Home-Based Business Without a Product or Service
| July 31st | 2021  9:00AM
How to Create a Home-Based Business Without a Product or Service
Choosing the right model is a keystone moment in starting an online business. Such an imagined enterprise can sell goods or services, or a combination of both. A good example of a goods (or product-based) business is an e-commerce store that sells clothing or accessories — tangible products that need to be produced and…
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How to Take Time for Yourself to Fully Recharge
How to Take Time for Yourself to Fully Recharge
| July 31st | 2021  8:00AM
How to Take Time for Yourself to Fully Recharge
As an entrepreneur, you likely give dozens of people hours and energy, possibly at the expense of your well-being. This, however, is simply not sustainable long-term, and will likely lead to burnout. In this post- (sort of) pandemic “new normal,” it is more important than ever to maximize time for yourself in order to…
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The Top 3 Stocks to Buy for August
The Top 3 Stocks to Buy for August
| July 31st | 2021  5:00AM
The Top 3 Stocks to Buy for August
Now that most of the mega-cap technology names have reported their earnings, many investors are trying to determine what’s next for the market. Will we see money rotate out of FAANG stocks and into some of the beaten-up value and cyclical names? Are we going to see some volatility given that most of the strongest earnings reports have been sold?…
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The Top 3 Stocks to Buy for August
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| July 31st, 5:00 AM
The Top 3 Stocks to Buy for August
Now that most of the mega-cap technology names have reported their earnings, many investors are trying to determine what’s next for the market. Will we see money rotate out of FAANG stocks and into some of the beaten-up value and cyclical names? Are we going to see some volatility given that most of the strongest earnings reports have been sold?…
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Does the NVIDIA Rally Have More Gas Left in the Tank?
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| July 30th, 7:00 AM
Does the NVIDIA Rally Have More Gas Left in the Tank?
NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) has certainly been one of the market leaders in recent years when it comes to chip stocks. It’s the type of company involved in some of the most exciting and innovative industries globally, and with a global semiconductor shortage boosting demand for NVIDIA’s products, there’s a good chance the company delivers strong earnings throughout the remainder of the year.
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Is it Better to Buy the Dip in Intel or Texas Instruments ?
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| July 30th, 11:00 AM
Is it Better to Buy the Dip in Intel or Texas Instruments ?
Texas Instruments (NASDAQ: TXN) and Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) reported earnings within two days of each other in July. Both companies beat expectations on both the top and the bottom lines, yet both stocks dropped sharply after earnings and are struggling to get back to their pre-earnings price.   Still, even with the dip TXN stock is up 17% for the year, in line with the S&P 500.
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MarketBeat: Week in Review 7/26 – 7/30
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| July 30th, 6:00 PM
MarketBeat: Week in Review 7/26 – 7/30
In a market that’s priced for perfection, a silver medal doesn’t cut it. That’s the overall sentiment of investors as the major indexes closed down for the week and turned negative in the month of July. Second quarter GDP came in weaker than expected and some tech stalwarts issued muted guidance. That seems to be enough to drag the market down.
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3 Value Stocks to Buy for August
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| July 30th, 5:32 AM
3 Value Stocks to Buy for August
There’s nothing like getting a bargain on a quality company that could deliver strong returns for your portfolio over the long term. Successfully identifying a stock that the market is undervaluing is immensely satisfying if your investment ends up working out in your favor. The only issue is with the S&P 500 trading at all-time highs, it’s becoming harder and harder to find good deals.
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Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) Earnings: A Tale Of Two Cities
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| July 30th, 7:00 AM
Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) Earnings: A Tale Of Two Cities
The much-awaited Q2 earnings of Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) hit the wire shortly after the bell rang to end Wednesday’s session. With shares of the social media giant have hit fresh all-time highs in the run-up to the release, Wall Street and Main Street alike were keen to see if the numbers justified the move. For some, they most certainly would have,…
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Yum Brands Opens New Locations As Revenue Rises To Pre-Pandemic Levels
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| July 30th, 7:30 AM
Yum Brands Opens New Locations As Revenue Rises To Pre-Pandemic Levels
Taco Bell rose to the challenge of its slogan, “Live mas,” by leading parent company Yum Brands (NYSE: YUM) to second-quarter results that beat Wall Street’s views and sent shares more than 6% higher Thursday. The company said sales at Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut exceeded pre-pandemic levels. Yum's fourth brand, The Habit Burger…
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CEO, Speaker worked closely to pass tainted energy bill
CEO, Speaker worked closely to pass tainted energy bill
| July 30th, 4:27 PM
CEO, Speaker worked closely to pass tainted energy bill
CLEVELAND (AP) — One was a millionaire CEO of a large publicly traded utility looking for 11th-hour help to save two nuclear power plants that hung like millstones around the neck of his company’s bottom line. The other was a former House speaker seeking to fully restore his political power after more than a decade on the sidelines. …
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Ship tied to Israeli billionaire attacked off Oman, 2 killed
Ship tied to Israeli billionaire attacked off Oman, 2 killed
| July 30th, 2:53 PM
Ship tied to Israeli billionaire attacked off Oman, 2 killed
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An attack on an oil tanker linked to an Israeli billionaire killed two crew members off Oman in the Arabian Sea, authorities said Friday, marking the first fatalities after years of assaults targeting shipping in the region. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the Thursday night raid on the Liberian-flagged tanker Mercer Street.
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Bezos loses appeal of NASA's plans to use Musk moon lander
Bezos loses appeal of NASA's plans to use Musk moon lander
| July 30th, 5:20 PM
Bezos loses appeal of NASA's plans to use Musk moon lander
The federal government Friday rejected an appeal by billionaire Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin to get in on NASA’s plans to return astronauts to the moon by using rival Elon Musk’s SpaceX. NASA in April awarded the $2.9 billion contract for a lunar lander to the more established SpaceX, which also offered a cheaper price than the bids from Blue Origin and Dynetics Inc., a subsidiary of Leidos.
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High Earners, Are You Sabotaging Your Wealth? Here's How You Might Be
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| July 30th, 6:30 AM
High Earners, Are You Sabotaging Your Wealth? Here's How You Might Be
When you've amassed $1 million or more or earn a high income, you might get to a place where you feel… comfortable. You might even think, "I deserve X because I've worked hard." Or, worse: "The same money rules don't apply to me like they do for everyone else." That can result in some dangerous thinking. You might be sabotaging your wealth without realizing it.
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Forgotten oil and gas wells linger, leaking toxic chemicals
Ashley Williams Watt
| July 31st, 9:11 AM
Forgotten oil and gas wells linger, leaking toxic chemicals
CRANE, Texas (AP) — Rusted pipes litter the sandy fields of Ashley Williams Watt’s cattle ranch in windswept West Texas. The corroded skeletons are all that remain of hundreds of abandoned oil wells that were drilled long before her family owned the land. The wells, unable to produce any useful amounts of oil or gas, were plugged with cement decades…
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After Another Sweet Earnings Report, Hershey’s Has a High Bar to Clear
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| July 30th, 6:00 AM
After Another Sweet Earnings Report, Hershey’s Has a High Bar to Clear
Hershey’s (NYSE:HSY) delivered another solid quarter of earnings on July 29. That is pushing HSY stock back to its all-time high set earlier in July. At this point, it’s likely that the stock will accomplish the milestone. However, it’s also likely that, in terms of stock price growth, this may be as good as it gets for Hershey, at least for now.   It all has to do with expectations.
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Wall Street stumbles at the close of another strong month
Wall Street stumbles at the close of another strong month
| July 30th, 4:26 PM
Wall Street stumbles at the close of another strong month
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes fell Friday, with much of the downward weight coming from a stumble for high-flying Amazon. The S&P 500 lost 23.89, or 0.5%, to 4,395.26. But it nevertheless wrapped up its sixth straight month of gains, its longest such streak since 2018, and it's still within 0.6% of its record high set on Monday. …
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Walmart mandates vaccines for workers at headquarters
Walmart mandates vaccines for workers at headquarters
| July 30th, 3:39 PM
Walmart mandates vaccines for workers at headquarters
NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart is requiring that all workers at its headquarters as well as managers who travel within the U.S. be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 4. The Bentonville, Arkansas-based retailer is also reversing its mask policy for its employees, including vaccinated ones, who work in stores, clubs, distribution facilities and warehouses.
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How major US stock indexes fared Friday
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| July 30th, 4:22 PM
How major US stock indexes fared Friday
Stocks ended lower on Wall Street, giving up their gains for the week. The S&P 500 still managed to end July higher, marking six monthly gains in a row, the longest such streak since 2018. Online retail giant Amazon slumped and weighed down the S&P 500 after it reported sales growth that was big but not as big as Wall Street expected.
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Pharmaceutical plant idled despite effort to save jobs
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| August 1st, 1:12 PM
Pharmaceutical plant idled despite effort to save jobs
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia pharmaceutical plant that employed nearly 1,500 people has been idled despite a last-ditch attempt by labor and advocacy groups to keep it open. Time ran out Saturday for workers at the former Mylan pharmaceuticals plant in Morgantown, the Charleston Gazette-Mail reported. Drugmaker Viatris Inc.
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AB InBev Beats Revenue Views, But Shares Down On Inflation Challenges
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| July 30th, 6:00 AM
AB InBev Beats Revenue Views, But Shares Down On Inflation Challenges
The party is back on if you use Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE: BUD) second-quarter sales as your benchmark. However, investors were in no mood for celebration, sending shares of the world’s biggest brewer lower following Thursday’s earnings report.  The stock gapped down at the open, as AB InBev reported frothy revenue that topped pre-pandemic territory.
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Here’s Where to Scale into Alcoa Stock
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| July 30th, 5:34 AM
Here’s Where to Scale into Alcoa Stock
Global aluminum and materials products maker Alcoa (NYSE: AA) stock has been a stronger performer in 2021 representing the skyrocketing demand in materials. It’s a key benefactor from the U.S. infrastructure and the green wave. Aluminum is a key component of the green transition which is causing prices to spike. The higher prices are what tend to move the shares proportionately.
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Huntington Bancshares (NASDAQ:HBAN) Posts Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.03 EPS
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| August 1st, 12:49 AM
Huntington Bancshares (NASDAQ:HBAN) Posts Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.03 EPS
Huntington Bancshares (NASDAQ:HBAN) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday. The bank reported $0.35 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.32 by $0.03, Fidelity Earnings reports. Huntington Bancshares had a net margin of 25.18% and a return on equity of 12.08%. 3 Regional Banks That Offer Strong Value in 2021 Shares of NASDAQ:HBAN traded down $0.28 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $14.08.
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T-Mobile US (NASDAQ:TMUS) Announces Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.26 EPS
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| August 1st, 12:34 AM
T-Mobile US (NASDAQ:TMUS) Announces Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.26 EPS
T-Mobile US (NASDAQ:TMUS) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday. The Wireless communications provider reported $0.78 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.52 by $0.26, MarketWatch Earnings reports. T-Mobile US had a return on equity of 7.19% and a net margin of 3.95%. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.09 EPS.
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Emergent BioSolutions (NYSE:EBS) Announces Quarterly Earnings Results
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| August 1st, 12:18 AM
Emergent BioSolutions (NYSE:EBS) Announces Quarterly Earnings Results
Emergent BioSolutions (NYSE:EBS) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday. The biopharmaceutical company reported $0.33 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.81 by ($1.48), MarketWatch Earnings reports. Emergent BioSolutions had a return on equity of 37.42% and a net margin of 22.70%. Emergent BioSolutions…
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Digital Realty Trust (NYSE:DLR) Posts Quarterly Earnings Results, Misses Estimates By $1.13 EPS
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| August 1st, 12:18 AM
Digital Realty Trust (NYSE:DLR) Posts Quarterly Earnings Results, Misses Estimates By $1.13 EPS
Digital Realty Trust (NYSE:DLR) announced its earnings results on Thursday. The real estate investment trust reported $0.45 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.58 by ($1.13), MarketWatch Earnings reports. Digital Realty Trust had a return on equity of 3.31% and a net margin of 12.43%. Digital Realty Trust…
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Deckers Outdoor (NYSE:DECK) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $1.75 EPS
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| August 1st, 12:18 AM
Deckers Outdoor (NYSE:DECK) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $1.75 EPS
Deckers Outdoor (NYSE:DECK) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday. The textile maker reported $1.71 EPS for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of ($0.04) by $1.75, MarketWatch Earnings reports. Deckers Outdoor had a net margin of 15.03% and a return on equity of 28.64%. Deckers Outdoor updated its FY 2021 guidance…
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California Water Service Group (NYSE:CWT) Posts Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.38 EPS
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| August 1st, 12:18 AM
California Water Service Group (NYSE:CWT) Posts Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.38 EPS
California Water Service Group (NYSE:CWT) posted its earnings results on Thursday. The utilities provider reported $0.75 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.37 by $0.38, MarketWatch Earnings reports. California Water Service Group had a net margin of 13.98% and a return on equity of 12.95%. CWT stock traded down $0.06 during trading on Friday, hitting $62.68.
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CubeSmart (NYSE:CUBE) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Misses Estimates By $0.23 EPS
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| August 1st, 12:18 AM
CubeSmart (NYSE:CUBE) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Misses Estimates By $0.23 EPS
CubeSmart (NYSE:CUBE) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday. The real estate investment trust reported $0.24 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.47 by ($0.23), MarketWatch Earnings reports. CubeSmart had a return on equity of 9.39% and a net margin of 24.07%. CubeSmart updated its FY 2021 guidance to $1.990-$2.030 EPS and its Q3 2021 guidance to $0.510-$0.530 EPS.
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CryoLife (NYSE:CRY) Issues Earnings Results
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| August 1st, 12:18 AM
CryoLife (NYSE:CRY) Issues Earnings Results
CryoLife (NYSE:CRY) issued its earnings results on Thursday. The medical equipment provider reported ($0.06) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the Zacks' consensus estimate of ($0.05) by ($0.01), MarketWatch Earnings reports. CryoLife had a positive return on equity of 3.00% and a negative net margin of 5.10%. CryoLife updated its FY…
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Laboratory Co. of America (NYSE:LH) Posts Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.49 EPS
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| August 1st, 12:02 AM
Laboratory Co. of America (NYSE:LH) Posts Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.49 EPS
Laboratory Co. of America (NYSE:LH) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday. The medical research company reported $6.13 EPS for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $5.64 by $0.49, MarketWatch Earnings reports. Laboratory Co. of America had a net margin of 17.26% and a return on equity of 34.07%. 3 Stocks Near Breakout Pivot Points Shares of LH stock traded up $1.49 on Friday, hitting $296.15.
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KLA (NASDAQ:KLAC) Releases Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.44 EPS
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| August 1st, 12:02 AM
KLA (NASDAQ:KLAC) Releases Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.44 EPS
KLA (NASDAQ:KLAC) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday. The semiconductor company reported $4.43 EPS for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of $3.99 by $0.44, MarketWatch Earnings reports. KLA had a return on equity of 69.63% and a net margin of 28.77%. KLA Corp. Stock is a Leading Chip Equipment Maker Play Shares of KLAC stock traded up $28.73 during trading on Friday, reaching $348.16.
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Group 1 Automotive (NYSE:GPI) Releases Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $3.18 EPS
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| August 1st, 12:02 AM
Group 1 Automotive (NYSE:GPI) Releases Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $3.18 EPS
Group 1 Automotive (NYSE:GPI) announced its earnings results on Wednesday. The company reported $10.31 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $7.13 by $3.18, MarketWatch Earnings reports. Group 1 Automotive had a net margin of 3.20% and a return on equity of 28.78%. Shares of NYSE GPI traded up $4.50 during trading on Friday, hitting $173.74.
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Generac (NYSE:GNRC) Announces Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.04 EPS
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| August 1st, 12:02 AM
Generac (NYSE:GNRC) Announces Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.04 EPS
Generac (NYSE:GNRC) issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday. The technology company reported $2.39 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $2.35 by $0.04, MarketWatch Earnings reports. Generac had a return on equity of 38.90% and a net margin of 16.16%. Generac updated its FY 2021 guidance to EPS.Shares of NYSE GNRC traded up $0.06 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $419.36.
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The Hartford Financial Services Group (NYSE:HIG) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results
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| August 1st, 12:02 AM
The Hartford Financial Services Group (NYSE:HIG) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results
The Hartford Financial Services Group (NYSE:HIG) announced its earnings results on Wednesday. The insurance provider reported $2.33 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.34 by $0.99, MarketWatch Earnings reports. The Hartford Financial Services Group had a net margin of 8.21% and a return on equity of 10.43%.
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Eagle Materials (NYSE:EXP) Posts Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.14 EPS
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| August 1st, 12:02 AM
Eagle Materials (NYSE:EXP) Posts Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.14 EPS
Eagle Materials (NYSE:EXP) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday. The construction company reported $2.25 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $2.11 by $0.14, MarketWatch Earnings reports. Eagle Materials had a return on equity of 24.40% and a net margin of 20.91%. NYSE:EXP traded down $1.61 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $141.32.
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Hilton Grand Vacations (NYSE:HGV) Upgraded to "Hold" by Zacks Investment Research
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| July 31st, 11:33 PM
Hilton Grand Vacations (NYSE:HGV) Upgraded to "Hold" by Zacks Investment Research
Hilton Grand Vacations (NYSE:HGV) was upgraded by Zacks Investment Research from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note issued to investors on Friday, Zacks.com reports. According to Zacks, "Hilton Grand Vacations Company, LLC, a division of Hilton Worldwide, is engaged in hospitality business. It markets and operates vacation ownership resorts.
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Zacks Investment Research Lowers The Howard Hughes (NYSE:HHC) to Hold
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| July 31st, 11:33 PM
Zacks Investment Research Lowers The Howard Hughes (NYSE:HHC) to Hold
The Howard Hughes (NYSE:HHC) was downgraded by Zacks Investment Research from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report issued on Friday, Zacks.com reports. According to Zacks, "Howard Hughes Corporation operates as a real estate company engaged in the development of master planned communities and other strategic real estate development opportunities across the United States.
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Golub Capital BDC (NASDAQ:GBDC) Upgraded to Buy at Zacks Investment Research
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| July 31st, 11:33 PM
Golub Capital BDC (NASDAQ:GBDC) Upgraded to Buy at Zacks Investment Research
Golub Capital BDC (NASDAQ:GBDC) was upgraded by Zacks Investment Research from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note issued on Friday, Zacks.com reports. The brokerage currently has a $18.00 price target on the investment management company's stock. Zacks Investment Research's price objective indicates a potential upside of 14.07% from the company's current price.
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$1.82 Earnings Per Share Expected for EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE:EME) This Quarter
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| July 31st, 11:10 PM
$1.82 Earnings Per Share Expected for EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE:EME) This Quarter
Wall Street brokerages expect that EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE:EME) will announce earnings of $1.82 per share for the current fiscal quarter, Zacks reports. Two analysts have issued estimates for EMCOR Group's earnings. The highest EPS estimate is $1.86 and the lowest is $1.78. EMCOR Group posted earnings of $1.76 per share during the same quarter last year, which indicates a positive year-over-year growth rate of 3.4%.
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Brokerages Expect Eni S.p.A. (NYSE:E) Will Announce Earnings of $0.42 Per Share
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| July 31st, 11:10 PM
Brokerages Expect Eni S.p.A. (NYSE:E) Will Announce Earnings of $0.42 Per Share
Analysts expect that Eni S.p.A. (NYSE:E) will post earnings per share (EPS) of $0.42 for the current fiscal quarter, according to Zacks. Zero analysts have issued estimates for ENI's earnings. ENI posted earnings per share of ($0.44) during the same quarter last year, which would indicate a positive year-over-year growth rate of 195.5%. The company…
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