Gold Edges Lower; AutoNation Earnings Top Expectations
Portfolio Pulse from Lisa Levin
U.S. stocks traded higher with the S&P 500 gaining around 0.3% on Friday. AutoNation Inc reported better-than-expected results for its second quarter with sales growth of 0.3% year-on-year to $6.89 billion. Digital World Acquisition Corp. shares shot up 56% after the company announced it reached a settlement with the SEC. Shares of ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. got a boost, shooting 18% following upbeat second-quarter results. Bitcoin Depot Inc. shares were also up, gaining 13% after the company reported second-quarter preliminary revenues and provided 2023 guidance.

July 21, 2023 | 6:44 pm
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AutoNation Inc reported better-than-expected results for its second quarter with sales growth of 0.3% year-on-year to $6.89 billion.
AutoNation's better-than-expected Q2 results are likely to boost investor confidence and drive the stock price up in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
Bitcoin Depot Inc. shares were also up, gaining 13% after the company reported second-quarter preliminary revenues and provided 2023 guidance.
The positive Q2 preliminary revenues and 2023 guidance reported by Bitcoin Depot Inc. are likely to increase investor confidence and drive the stock price up in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
Digital World Acquisition Corp. shares shot up 56% after the company announced it reached a settlement with the SEC.
The announcement of the settlement with the SEC removes a significant uncertainty for Digital World Acquisition Corp., likely leading to a short-term increase in its stock price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
Shares of ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. got a boost, shooting 18% following upbeat second-quarter results.
The positive Q2 results reported by ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. are likely to increase investor confidence and drive the stock price up in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100