Norfolk Southern Posts Upbeat Earnings, Joins Newell Brands, Charter Communications, 3M And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Friday
Portfolio Pulse from Avi Kapoor
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) and several other major stocks saw significant gains on Friday following better-than-expected earnings reports and other positive news. The Dow Jones index also rose by over 600 points.

July 26, 2024 | 3:04 pm
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Charter Communications, Inc. shares surged 17% to $368.65 after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results.
The better-than-expected financial results are likely to drive short-term positive movement in the stock.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Coursera, Inc. shares climbed 46.2% to $10.83 after the company beat second-quarter earnings estimates.
The significant share price increase following the earnings beat suggests strong short-term positive impact.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Everi Holdings Inc. shares gained 41.1% to $12.93 after it entered an agreement to be acquired by Apollo affiliates for $14.25 per share in cash.
The acquisition agreement at a premium price is likely to drive short-term gains in the stock.
CONFIDENCE 95
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
3M Company gained 15% to $118.99 after better-than-expected second-quarter financial results and FY24 EPS outlook raise.
The strong earnings report and raised outlook are likely to drive short-term gains in the stock.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 75
POSITIVE IMPACT
Norfolk Southern Corporation reported better-than-expected Q2 earnings, with operating revenue of $3 billion and adjusted earnings of $3.06 per share, beating estimates of $2.86 per share. Shares rose 10.7% to $246.86.
The strong earnings report and significant share price increase indicate positive investor sentiment and potential for short-term gains.
CONFIDENCE 100
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
Newell Brands Inc. gained 36.6% to $8.66 on better-than-expected second-quarter earnings and raising FY24 outlook.
The strong earnings report and raised outlook are likely to boost investor confidence and drive short-term gains.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 85