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CVX

Chevron has reported better than expected production performance in the Permian Basin during the first half of the year, according to Reuters.

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April 26, 2024 | 3:22 pm

GOOG

MSFT

Dan Ives of Wedbush praised the March 2024 quarter earnings of Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) and Alphabet Inc. (GOOG, GOOGL), highlighting the significant investment in AI technologies as a pivotal moment akin to the 'fourth industrial revolution'. Both companies exceeded analyst expectations, with Microsoft reporting a 17% revenue increase and Alphabet announcing its first-ever dividend after a 15% revenue growth. Ives compared this period to a '1995 moment' for AI, indicating a major industry shift.

Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain

April 26, 2024 | 3:17 pm

CVX

Chevron anticipates generating $4 billion in free cash flow from its Tengizchevroil (TCO) project in 2025 and $5 billion in 2026, highlighting the project's significant contribution to the company's financial performance.

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April 26, 2024 | 3:16 pm

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HMC

Honda Motor Co Ltd (NYSE:HMC) is investing $11 billion in Ontario, Canada, for an EV value chain, including assembly and battery plants, following a $4.4 billion investment in a U.S. battery plant. This move contrasts with Ford Motor Co's reported losses of $36,000 to $65,000 per EV sold and GM's $1.7 billion loss in its EV business in 2023, while Tesla and Rivian also face challenges in profitability. Ford's CFO promises cost-cutting measures amid declining revenues and changing consumer preferences for cheaper EVs. Honda's project, starting production in 2028 with a 240,000 annual unit capacity, aims for an all-EV and fuel cell vehicle offering by 2040, expecting to create 1,000 jobs with government support.

Portfolio Pulse from Anthony Noto

April 26, 2024 | 3:14 pm

LYB

LyondellBasell announced during a conference call that it plans to operate its Houston refinery at 95% capacity in the second quarter of 2024.

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April 26, 2024 | 3:07 pm

AN

AutoNation Inc (NYSE:AN) shares surged 10.52% to $177.44 after reporting a 1% year-on-year sales growth to $6.48 billion in Q1 2024, slightly missing estimates. New vehicle sales increased by 7%, while used vehicle sales grew 2%. Despite a decline in segment income and a 7% drop in gross profit to $1.19 billion, EPS of $4.49 exceeded expectations. The company also announced a $1 billion additional stock repurchase authorization.

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April 26, 2024 | 3:06 pm

APO

PSCE

SLCA

XES

U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. (SLCA) shares surged after announcing an acquisition deal by Apollo Global Management, Inc. (APO) affiliates for $1.85 billion, or $15.50 per share, a significant premium over its recent closing prices. The deal, expected to close in Q3 2024, will take SLCA private. Additionally, SLCA reported Q1 FY24 earnings with an EPS of $0.20 and sales of $325.9 million, missing sales consensus but meeting EPS expectations. The company saw a 17% Y/Y decline in total tons sold but noted a sequential increase in Oil & Gas segment volumes.

Portfolio Pulse from Lekha Gupta

April 26, 2024 | 3:05 pm

BABA

BILI

FUTU

JD

WB

Chinese tech stocks are experiencing an uptick in their share prices as a result of robust earnings reports from major US technology companies. This positive momentum reflects investor optimism that strong performance in the US tech sector could bode well for Chinese tech firms.

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April 26, 2024 | 3:05 pm

PTCT

PTC Therapeutics shares surged following the announcement of better-than-expected Q1 financial results and the reaffirmation of its FY24 financial guidance.

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April 26, 2024 | 3:04 pm

ALSN

Allison Transmission's shares declined following the announcement of their Q1 financial results.

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April 26, 2024 | 3:03 pm