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Insteel Industries Inc. (NYSE:IIIN) reported better-than-expected fiscal Q3 2025 results on Thursday, as a surge in both shipment volume and pricing helped drive revenue growth of over 23% and a doubling of net income year-over-year. Despite the earnings beat, shares dipped 1.32% following the release, reflecting investor caution amid persistent supply chain concerns. The U.S.-based…

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) shares climbed 3.2% in premarket trading Thursday after the company posted a strong second-quarter performance and raised its full-year outlook, driven by a surge in commercial services and operational improvements. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.66 for the quarter, comfortably beating analyst projections of $1.40. Revenue reached $10.15 billion,…

Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:FITB) delivered better-than-expected second-quarter results on Thursday, buoyed by ongoing loan expansion and a continued rise in net interest margins. The strong report sent shares up 1.05% in early trading. The Cincinnati-based lender reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.88, narrowly edging past Wall Street’s estimate of $0.87. Total revenue came in…

Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:CFG) revealed second-quarter earnings on Thursday that outperformed analyst forecasts. Despite the positive results, the company’s shares fell 2.90% in premarket trading. The Providence-based bank reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.92, exceeding the consensus estimate of $0.88 by $0.04. Revenue reached $2.04 billion, beating the forecasted $2.01 billion and reflecting…

Shares of Elevance Health (NYSE:ELV) tumbled more than 8% on Thursday following the release of second-quarter earnings and a full-year outlook that missed analyst expectations. The company reported Q2 earnings per share (EPS) of $8.84, below the consensus estimate of $9.07. Revenue for the quarter climbed to $49.4 billion, up from $43.2 billion in the…

PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) reported second-quarter core profits that surpassed analyst estimates, driven in part by strong performance from its international division, despite operating in a “challenging” business environment. Consumer staples firms like PepsiCo face numerous challenges, including concerns on Wall Street that broad U.S. tariffs may prompt consumers to cut back on spending and opt for…

U.S. stock futures hovered near flatline Thursday following a choppy prior session marked by sharp reactions to speculation about Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s job security. President Donald Trump later calmed nerves by denying any immediate intent to remove Powell, though he declined to fully rule it out. Meanwhile, upbeat data from the business sector…

Gold prices eased slightly during Thursday’s Asian session as a marginal rebound in risk sentiment followed comments from U.S. President Donald Trump, who played down concerns about the possible removal of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Other precious metals showed limited movement, under pressure from a stronger dollar, which remained near a three-week high amid…

Oil prices gained ground during Thursday’s Asian session, ending a three-day losing streak after U.S. government data revealed a steeper-than-expected decline in crude inventories. The drop points to tightening supply, but traders remained on edge as the possibility of new U.S. trade tariffs loomed. As of 21:35 ET (01:35 GMT), Brent crude futures for September…

The U.S. dollar regained ground on Thursday after a steep drop the previous day, helped by comments from President Donald Trump that downplayed the possibility of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell being ousted prematurely. As of 04:40 ET (08:40 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index — which tracks the currency against six major peers — climbed…