Abercrombie & Fitch shares surged after reporting a 22% year-on-year sales increase to $1.02 billion in Q1 FY24, surpassing analyst estimates. Adjusted EPS of $2.14 also beat expectations. The company raised its FY24 net sales growth outlook to 10% and operating margin to 14%. CEO Fran Horowitz attributed the success to strong assortments and marketing.
Dick's Sporting Goods shares surged after reporting better-than-expected Q1 FY24 earnings and boosting its outlook. Sales grew 6.2% to $3.02 billion, beating estimates, with comparable store sales up 5.3%. Adjusted EPS of $3.30 surpassed the $2.95 consensus.
Marathon Oil shares up 7.45% and ConocoPhillips shares down 3.56% after deal announcement for ConocoPhillips to acquire Marathon Oil for $22.5 billion in all-stock transaction.
Boeing and the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local I-66 have reportedly reached a tentative agreement after a lockout in early May. The new contract, set for a Thursday vote, aims to end the lockout and resolve months of negotiations. If approved, firefighters will resume duties on Saturday.