Mid Cap Archives - Page 20 of 126

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US Stocks Rise At Week’s Start, Tesla Rebounds, SoFi, Lucid Shine: What’s Driving Markets Monday?

January 29, 2:57 PM

Wall Street witnessed slight gains at midday on Monday, with investors eagerly awaiting a series of critical earnings reports, the Federal Reserve’s meeting on Wednesday and the much-anticipated job market report this Friday.

AAPL

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Why B2B Rental Company McGrath RentCorp Shares Are Surging Premarket Monday

By Lekha Gupta

January 29, 9:49 AM

McGrath RentCorp (NASDAQ: MGRC) sees a 9.62% surge as WillScot Mobile Mini's $3.8 billion acquisition deal unfolds. McGrath shareholders to choose between $123.00 cash or 2.8211 WillScot Mobile Mini shares, impacting 60% in cash and 40% in stocks. The strategic move aims to enhance WillScot's North American leadership in turnkey space solutions.

MGRC

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Why Auto Component Maker Gentex Shares Are Seeing Blue Skies Today

By Lekha Gupta

January 26, 2:07 PM

Gentex Corp (NASDAQ: GNTX) gains as it zooms past Q4 expectations, with sales hitting $589.1 million and EPS at $0.50, surpassing analyst estimates. Gentex projects FY24 revenues of $2.45 billion - $2.55 billion, building a roadmap for achieving a 35% - 36% gross margin by year-end.

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How EVs, High-Tech Vehicles Are Fueling Surge In Insurance Stocks

By Piero Cingari

January 25, 2:49 PM

Insurance company stocks in 2024 have outperformed S&P 500, with a 5% increase driven by soaring vehicle insurance costs and complexity of EV repairs.

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Why Smart Home Technology Company ADT Shares Are Rocketing Today

By Lekha Gupta

January 25, 1:08 PM

ADT announces exit of solar business, dividend increase, and share buyback program. ADT will release fourth quarter and full year results on February 28, 2024.

ADT

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Why Murphy Oil Shares Are Down Despite Dividend Boost

By Lekha Gupta

January 25, 12:58 PM

Murphy Oil reported lower Q4 earnings and revenues, with production in-line with guidance. The company plans reaching its long-term debt goal of $1.0 billion while continuing dividend increases and share repurchases.

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Stock Market Extends Record Highs, S&P 500 Hits 4,900 On Tech Rally, Microsoft’s $3 Trillion Mark: What’s Driving Markets Wednesday?

By Piero Cingari

January 24, 3:38 PM

It’s a bullish day on Wall Street, with major U.S. large-cap indices reaching record highs, driven by broad-based rallies in tech-related stocks as investors continue to embrace the AI trade.

AAPL

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AI Regulation: Did The EU Just Deliver The Future Of AI Directly Into The Hands Of The US?

By Neil Dennis

January 24, 10:37 AM

Leaked draft of EU's AI Act raises concerns of tight timeline and high costs for compliance. Some fear stifling innovation and damaging EU's AI industry.

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Brazil’s PagSeguro Digital Gets A Boost: Goldman Sachs Upgrades Stock, Forecasts Stronger 2024 Growth

By Lekha Gupta

January 22, 3:03 PM

Goldman Sachs' Tito Labarta upgrades PagSeguro (PAGS) to Neutral, setting a bullish tone with a raised price target of $13.8. Anticipate sustained low double-digit Total Payment Volume (TPV) growth in 2024, boosting revenue. Labarta foresees improved net margins due to declining interest rates and controlled expenses, positioning PagSeguro for growth in its loan book and deposit base.

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Home Run To Homewrecker – Analyst Cautious On Homebuilders, Downgrades Key Players

By Lekha Gupta

January 22, 2:29 PM

Seaport analyst Kenneth Zener adjusts his stance on homebuilding stocks, downgrading key players due to a cautious outlook for FY24. With recession concerns lingering, Zener anticipates potential challenges, emphasizing the risk of anticipated tailwinds transforming into headwinds. Builder margins are expected to stabilize, influenced by diminishing past incentives, counteracted by rising input costs.

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