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Cogent (CCOI) Q1 Loss Wider Than Expected Despite Top-Line Growth

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Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. CCOI reported soft first-quarter 2024 results, with both the bottom and top lines falling short of the respective Zacks Consensus ...

Western Union (WU) Restores Remittance Services to Cuba

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The Western Union Company WU recently announced the resumption of its remittance service from the United States to Cuba. Services were paused since Jan ...

Can Excelerate Energy (EE) Run Higher on Rising Earnings Estimates?

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Excelerate Energy (EE) could be a solid choice for investors given the company’s remarkably improving earnings outlook. While the stock has been a strong ...

Can ARKO (ARKO) Run Higher on Rising Earnings Estimates?

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ARKO Corp. (ARKO) could be a solid choice for investors given the company’s remarkably improving earnings outlook. While the stock has been a strong ...

Can Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) Run Higher on Rising Earnings Estimates?

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Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) could be a solid choice for investors given the company’s remarkably improving earnings outlook. While the stock has been a strong performer ...

Regency (REG) Grows Portfolio With Connecticut Asset Buyout

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Regency Centers REG recently announced the acquisition of the Compo Shopping Centers in the heart of Westport, CT. The acquisition of this 76,000-square-foot retail ...

Hilltop Holdings (HTH) Weak Asset Quality, Mortgage Volume Hurt

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Hilltop Holdings Inc.’s HTH poor asset quality, weak Mortgage Origination segment performance and elevated expense base are major headwinds. Nonetheless, a sound balance sheet, ...

JetBlue (JBLU) Aims to Boost Connectivity by Adding Routes

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In a customer-friendly move, JetBlue Airways JBLU recently announced plans to expand its network in Puerto Rico. The low-cost carrier also revealed plans to ...

H&R Block (HRB) Surpasses Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

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H&R Block, Inc. HRB reported impressive third-quarter fiscal 2024 results, wherein both earnings and revenues beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate. HRB’s adjusted earnings (adjusting ...

Should You Retain SITE Centers (SITC) in Your Portfolio Now?

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SITE Centers Corp’s SITC well-located portfolio of retail real estate assets concentrated in the suburban and high household income regions positions it well for ...