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Virtus Investment’s (VRTS) April AUM Dips 5.2% Sequentially

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Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. VRTS recorded a sequential decline of 5.2% in its preliminary assets under management (AUM) balance for April 2024. The company reported ...

Mettler-Toledo (MTD) Q1 Earnings Top Estimates, Sales Fall Y/Y

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Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. MTD reported first-quarter 2024 adjusted earnings of $8.89 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 16.8%. The bottom line ...

Here’s Why Abercrombie (ANF) Stock Seems a Promising Bet

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Abercrombie & Fitch Co. ANF seems well-poised for growth, thanks to its digital endeavors and other robust strategies. The company has been gaining from ...

bluebird (BLUE) Tops on Q1 Sales, Zynteglo Progresses Well

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bluebird bio BLUE registered revenues of $18.6 million in the first quarter, up from $2.4 million recorded in the year-ago quarter and beating the ...

Primerica (PRI) Stock Declines Since Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates

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Primerica, Inc. PRI shares have lost nearly 1% since it reported first-quarter earnings on May 6, 2024. Investors are concerned about the poor performance in ...

Victory Capital (VCTR) Sees 4% Sequential Fall in April AUM

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Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. VCTR reported assets under management (AUM) of $163.6 billion for April 2024. This reflected a 4% decline from $170.3 billion as ...

4 Paper & Related Products Stocks to Watch in the Promising Industry

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The Zacks Paper and Related Products industry is set to benefit from increased packaging needs, driven by rising e-commerce activities. Sustained demand from consumer-oriented ...

Reasons to Retain Illinois Tool (ITW) Stock in Your Portfolio

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Illinois Tool Works Inc. ITW is poised to gain from strength in the Automotive OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) segment, stable underlying demand and improving ...

Janus (JBI) Q1 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates, Rise Y/Y

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Janus International Group, Inc. JBI reported splendid results for first-quarter fiscal 2024, wherein earnings and revenues topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate and increased on ...

Franklin’s (BEN) April AUM Declines 2.5% on Weaker Markets

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Franklin Resources, Inc. BEN reported its preliminary assets under management (AUM) of $1.60 trillion as of Apr 30, 2024. This reflected a decrease of ...