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VZ

An industry comparison of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) with its competitors in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry reveals that VZ has a lower P/E, P/B, and P/S ratios compared to the industry average, suggesting potential undervaluation. VZ's ROE is higher than the industry average, indicating efficient equity use and profitability. However, VZ's EBITDA, gross profit, and revenue growth are below the industry average, which may signal financial challenges or slower growth.

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January 23, 2024 | 4:01 pm

SF

Stifel Financial (NYSE:SF) is scheduled to release its quarterly earnings report on Wednesday, 2024-01-24. Analysts predict an EPS of $1.31. Investors will be looking for an earnings beat and positive guidance for future growth. Historically, Stifel's stock price has shown varied reactions to earnings reports, with a slight increase following a miss last quarter. Over the past year, SF shares have risen by 7.0%, indicating a bullish sentiment among long-term investors.

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January 23, 2024 | 4:01 pm

PLTR

Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) is evaluated against competitors in the Software industry. With a P/E ratio of 251.43, P/B of 12.01, and P/S of 18.50, Palantir is priced at a premium and may be overvalued compared to peers. Its ROE of 2.33% and EBITDA of $0.09 billion are below the industry average, indicating potential inefficiencies. However, its revenue growth of 16.8% surpasses the industry average, suggesting strong sales performance. Palantir's lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07 indicates a strong financial position with less reliance on debt.

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January 23, 2024 | 4:01 pm

TEL

TE Connectivity (NYSE:TEL) is expected to release its quarterly earnings report on Wednesday, 2024-01-24, with an estimated EPS of $1.71. Investors are looking for an earnings beat and positive guidance for future growth. In the past, TEL's stock price has reacted modestly to earnings beats and misses. Shares are currently trading at $133.2, up 8.36% over the last 52 weeks, indicating a bullish sentiment among long-term shareholders.

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January 23, 2024 | 4:01 pm

EDU

New Oriental Education (NYSE:EDU) is expected to report an EPS of $0.29 in its upcoming quarterly earnings on January 24, 2024. Investors are looking for an earnings beat and positive guidance for future growth. Historically, the company's stock price has reacted positively to past earnings beats. Shares are currently trading at $68.98, up 60.71% over the last 52 weeks, indicating a bullish sentiment among long-term shareholders.

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January 23, 2024 | 4:00 pm

LPL

LG Display Co (NYSE:LPL) is scheduled to release its quarterly earnings report on January 24, 2024. Analysts predict an EPS of $-0.06. Investors are looking for an earnings beat and positive guidance for future growth. Historically, LG Display Co's stock price has been sensitive to earnings performance and guidance. The stock is currently trading at $4.95, down 6.31% over the last 52 weeks. Past earnings have shown a mix of negative and positive impacts on the stock price post-announcement.

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January 23, 2024 | 4:00 pm

SEMR

SEMrush Hldgs (NYSE:SEMR) received mixed analyst ratings over the past three months, with 1 bullish and 3 indifferent ratings. The average 12-month price target is $12.75, up from $11.67, with a high of $15.00 and a low of $10.00. Analysts from Goldman Sachs, Piper Sandler, Needham, and Morgan Stanley have updated their ratings and price targets. SEMrush's financials show strong market capitalization, revenue growth, net margin, ROE, ROA, and a low debt-to-equity ratio, indicating solid financial health and market confidence.

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January 23, 2024 | 4:00 pm

BA

UAL

United Airlines President revealed during a conference call that the Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft make up approximately 8% of the airline's capacity in the first quarter.

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January 23, 2024 | 3:46 pm

GATX

GATX Corporation (NYSE:GATX) reported Q4 revenues of $368.70 million, surpassing estimates of $365.40 million, and adjusted EPS of $1.74, beating the consensus of $1.58. The company saw significant growth in non-dedicated engine revenue and provided a positive 2024 earnings guidance of $7.30–$7.70 per share, above the expected $7.00. Shares rose by 6.80% to $126.71 following the news.

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January 23, 2024 | 3:44 pm

BABA

Alibaba co-founders Jack Ma and Joe Tsai have collectively purchased over $200 million in Alibaba shares, with Tsai's entity Blue Pool acquiring nearly 2 million depository shares and Ma buying $50 million worth of Hong Kong stock. This activity has led to a 6% pre-market increase in Alibaba's stock. The company has faced challenges, including a canceled spinoff of its cloud business and regulatory pressures, which have resulted in a 21% stock decline since the canceled spinoff. Alibaba's market cap is over $174 billion.

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January 23, 2024 | 3:42 pm