Strong Earnings Reports Propel Stock Prices Higher

Major Companies Report Positive Financial Results

• ArcelorMittal S.A. (MT) saw its shares rise by 11.2% following the announcement of fourth-quarter 2024 adjusted earnings per share of $0.52. This figure exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate, which was $0.41.
• Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (ICE) experienced a 4.3% increase in their stock price after reporting fourth-quarter 2024 adjusted earnings per share of $1.52, topping the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.49.
• Ralph Lauren Corp. (RL) shares jumped 9.7% when the company announced third-quarter fiscal 2025 adjusted earnings per share of $4.82, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.48.
• Yum! Brands Inc. (YUM) also saw its shares climb by 9.7% after reporting fourth-quarter 2024 adjusted earnings per share of $1.61, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.58.

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