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Analog Devices (ADI) Q2 Earnings & Revenues Beat, Fall Y/Y

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Analog Devices Inc. ADI has reported second-quarter fiscal 2024 adjusted earnings of $1.40 per share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 11.1%. The ...

AMD Expands SMB Footprint With the Latest EPYC 4004 Series

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Advanced Micro Devices AMD has announced the release of its EPYC 4004 Series processors, broadening its EPYC server CPU portfolio for small and medium ...

Larimar (LRMR) Up on Lifting of Partial Clinical Hold on FA Study

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Larimar Therapeutics, Inc. LRMR announced that the FDA has removed the partial clinical hold on its nomlabofusp (CTI-1601) clinical program following a review of ...

Target (TGT) Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates, Comps Decline Y/Y

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Target Corporation TGT came up with first-quarter fiscal 2024 results, wherein the top line marginally came ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate, while the ...

Here’s Why You Should Retain Johnson Controls (JCI) Stock Now

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Johnson Controls International plc JCI is poised to gain from strength in the Building Solutions North America segment, acquired assets and shareholder-friendly moves despite ...

Zoom Video (ZM) Enhances AI for Productivity and Collaboration

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Zoom Video Communications, Inc. ZM announced the general availability of new features across Zoom Workplace, including enhanced capabilities for its AI Companion in Zoom ...

MGIC Investment (MTG) Up 38.8% in a Year: Will the Rally Last?

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MGIC Investment Corporation’s MTG shares have surged 38.8% in a year compared with the industry‘s growth of 24.6%. The Finance sector and the Zacks ...

Here’s Why You Should Hold on to Gartner (IT) Stock for Now

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Shares of Gartner, Inc. IT have risen 38% over the past year, outperforming the 12.8% growth of the industry it belongs to. The company ...

Should You Retain Assurant (AIZ) Stock in Your Portfolio?

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Assurant, Inc. AIZ has been gaining momentum on the back of a well-performing Global Lifestyle business, growth of fee-based capital-light businesses, solid capital management, ...

Reasons to Hold Envestnet (ENV) Stock in Your Portfolio

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Shares of Envestnet, Inc. ENV have rallied 24.7% over the past year, outperforming the 19.6% growth of the industry it belongs to. The company ...