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Is Applied Materials Outperforming Other Computer and Technology Stocks This Year?
For those looking to find strong Computer and Technology stocks, it is prudent to search for companies in the group that are outperforming their peers. Is Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT) one of those stocks right now?
Here's Why Dell Technologies is a Strong Value Stock
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Colgate Stock Up on Q1 Earnings & Sales Beat, Raised View
Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE: CL) has reported first-quarter 2024 results, wherein the top and bottom lines beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate and improved year over year.
DoorDash to Report Q1 Earnings: What's in Store?
DoorDash (NASDAQ: DASH) is set to release its first-quarter 2024 results on May 1. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the top line is currently pegged at $2.45 billion, suggesting a 20.63% increase year over year.
Yuga Labs Hires Media Veteran Won Kim as Head of Brand Partnerships
The giant web3 brand Yuga Labs hired an experienced marketing executive as its Head of Brand Partnerships. Won Kim joined Yuga after co-founding the web3 consulting agency and NFT fund Bored Room Ventures.
Really Cold Hydrogen Could Bring Driving Range Parity with Diesel
The time it takes to fuel a hydrogen-powered fuel cell truck is already on par with diesel. But there is still a yawning gap when it comes to comparable driving range.
Xeneta Finds Supply Chain Diversions Fuel Spike in Carbon Emissions
New data from Xeneta reveals an eye-popping increase in emissions as a result of the Red Sea diversion.  The Xeneta and Marine Benchmark Carbon Emissions Index (CEI) shows carbon emissions increased by 63% in Q1 2024 compared to Q4 2023 with regard to containers being shipped via ocean from the Far East to the Mediterranean.
Eminem Replaces Matt Damon as Crypto.com Celebrity Spokesperson
High-profile celebrities shilling for crypto making a comeback? It's probably too early to tell, but in one of the splashiest examples in recent times of a megastar promoting crypto—after the FTX debacle, taking money to be a brand ambassador for crypto companies fell drastically out of favor—Eminem has lent his voice to a new TV advertisement for Crypto.com. 
New Department of Labor Rule Adds Overtime Pay for Some Salary Workers
The U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule on Tuesday that will revise regulations issued under the Fair Labor Standards Act to ensure overtime pay for some salaried and highly compensated employees.
Top Tech Stocks Moving Higher After Earnings
Despite underwhelming guidance sending Meta Platforms' (NASDAQ: META) stock lower following its Q1 earnings beat on Wednesday evening, several tech companies have seen their stocks pop after exceeding quarterly expectations yesterday as well.
Gold Co. Set To Drill 15,000 Meters at Golden Triangle Property
Source: Streetwise Reports 04/24/2024
Crash Data Involving New Truck, Bus Drivers Getting Worse
WASHINGTON — Deaths resulting from large-truck crashes where newly licensed drivers are involved continues to rise, according to recent government data, but a proposed safety requirement that could help reduce those deaths will likely be delayed again. The percentage of fatal large truck and bus crashes involving new-entrant carriers has climbed from 4.6% to 7.4% from 2017 t
McDonald's Stock Moves -0.42%: What You Should Know
McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) closed the most recent trading day at $275.60, moving -0.42% from the previous trading session. This change was narrower than the S&P 500's 0.46% loss on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.98%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.64%.
Coinbase Global, Inc. Stock Moves -0.34%: What You Should Know
Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) ended the recent trading session at $223.61, demonstrating a -0.34% swing from the preceding day's closing price. This change was narrower than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.46%.
Boyd Gaming Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates
Boyd Gaming (NYSE: BYD) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.51 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.57 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.71 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
Hub Group Sees Q1 Revenue Fall 13% Year Over Year to $999M
Weak freight market conditions continue placing financial strains on transportation providers, said Phil Yeager, president and CEO of Hub Group Inc (NASDAQ: HUBG). "Market conditions have remained soft … largely due to excess truckload capacity that is yet to exit the industry"
Bull of the Day: Uber Technologies, Inc.
Cargo Airline Amerijet Warns of Pilot Furloughs Amid Downsizing
Amerijet International plans to furlough a number of pilots in the near future to shore up cash flow after the loss of major contracts with the U.S. Postal Service and other accounts, according to internal company communications. The number of pilots to be suspended depends on how many pilots accept offers to work less.
Bitcoin Miner Marathon Digital Targets its Hash Rate to Double in 2024
Bitcoin miner Marathon Digital (NASDAQ: MARA) has raised its 2024 hash rate growth target in response to Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) fourth halving event, which reduced miners' block subsidy rewards from 6.25 BTC t
3 Healthcare Mutual Funds to Ensure a Robust Portfolio
Investors often rely on the healthcare sector to safeguard their investments. This is because healthcare services do not see their demand varying too much with respect to market conditions and thus offer sufficient protection to the capital invested. Many pharmaceutical companies also offer regular dividends.
ExxonMobil Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Fall Y/Y
Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) reported first-quarter 2024 earnings per share of $2.06 (excluding identified items), which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.19. The bottom line also declined from the year-ago level of $2.83.
FirstEnergy Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Lag
FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) reported first-quarter 2024 operating earnings of 55 cents per share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 53 cents by 3.8%. However, the bottom line decreased 8.3% from the year-ago quarter's figure of 60 cents.
What's in the Cards for PNM Resources This Earnings Season?
PNM Resources (NYSE: PNM) is scheduled to release first-quarter 2024 results on Apr 30, before market open. The company delivered an earnings surprise of 20% in the last reported quarter. Let's discuss the factors that are likely to be reflected in the upcoming quarterly results.