ADVFN US – Market Content Editor
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U.S. Jobless Claims Drop Sharply, Signaling Continued Labor Market Strength
New data released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Labor showed a steeper-than-expected decline in initial unemployment claims for the week ending April 25. First-time claims for jobless benefits fell to 189,000, down by 26,000 from the prior week’s revised total of 215,000. Economists had anticipated a more modest decrease, with forecasts pointing to 212,000…
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U.S. stocks set for higher open as tech earnings boost sentiment: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures
U.S. stock futures are pointing to a stronger start on Thursday, suggesting markets could move higher after finishing the previous session with little overall direction. Early momentum appears driven by a positive market reaction to the latest earnings releases from major technology companies. Shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) are soaring 7.1% in premarket trading after the…
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Nicola Mining Begins Exploration Drilling at New Craigmont Following Nasdaq Listing and New Research Coverage
Nicola Mining Inc. (NASDAQ:NICM)(TSXV:NIM)(FSE:HLIA) has commenced its 2026 diamond drilling program at the New Craigmont Copper Project in British Columbia, marking a key operational step shortly after the company’s recent listing on the Nasdaq exchange. The program is focused on testing the high-priority “Jotun” geophysical target, a deep-seated anomaly identified through advanced ZTEM and Mobile…
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Choice Hotels misses earnings estimates despite record revenue
Shares of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:CHH) were little changed in after-hours trading on Thursday after the company reported first-quarter results that fell short on earnings, even as revenue came in above expectations. The company posted adjusted earnings per share of $1.07 for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, missing the analyst consensus of $1.28…
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Gildan tops Q1 expectations, keeps full-year outlook unchanged
Shares of Gildan Activewear Inc. (NYSE:GIL) reacted to first-quarter results released Thursday that came in ahead of analyst expectations, while the company maintained its guidance for the full year. The group reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.43, beating the consensus estimate of $0.39 by $0.04. Revenue reached a record $1.17 billion, surpassing the $1.15…
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CNH Industrial beats revenue forecasts amid weak agriculture demand
Shares of CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE:CNH) rose 1.59% in premarket trading on Thursday after the company reported first-quarter results that came in ahead of expectations, despite ongoing weakness in the agricultural sector. The group posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.01, in line with analyst forecasts, while revenue reached $3.83 billion, exceeding the $3.71 billion…
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Merck tops Q1 estimates on strong oncology demand; shares rise
Shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) climbed more than 4% in premarket trading on Thursday after the company reported first-quarter results that exceeded analyst expectations, supported by solid performance in oncology and animal health. The drugmaker posted an adjusted loss per share of $1.28, beating the consensus estimate of a $1.48 loss. Revenue came…
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Textron tops Q1 expectations as shares climb
Shares of Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) rose 4.5% on Thursday after the company reported first-quarter results that came in ahead of Wall Street expectations. The aerospace and defense group posted adjusted earnings per share of $1.45, beating the consensus estimate of $1.32 by $0.13. Revenue reached $3.7 billion, exceeding the $3.51 billion forecast and rising 12%…
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Caterpillar shares surge after Q1 results beat expectations
Shares of Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) climbed more than 5% in premarket trading on Thursday after the company reported first-quarter earnings and revenue that exceeded Wall Street forecasts. The machinery giant posted earnings per share of $5.54 for the quarter, well above the consensus estimate of $4.63. Revenue increased 10% year-over-year to $17.4 billion, also surpassing the…
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NorthWestern Energy tops Q1 estimates on earnings and revenue
Shares of NorthWestern Energy Group (NASDAQ:NWE) were largely unchanged in after-hours trading on Thursday after the company reported first-quarter 2026 results that came in ahead of analyst expectations. The utility posted adjusted earnings per share of $1.31, beating the consensus estimate of $1.23. Revenue for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 reached $497.6 million, up…