Equinor ASA (EQNR) reported fourth-quarter 2024 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 63 cents, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 73 cents. The bottom line declined from the year-ago quarter’s 64 cents.Total quarterly revenues of $27,654 million declined from $29,054 million in the prior-year quarter. The top line also missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $28,164 million.Find the latest EPS estimates and surprises on Zacks Earnings Calendar.The weak quarterly results can be attributed to lower p ...

Shares of Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN) have surged 34.3% in the past year, outperforming the Zacks Retail - Apparel and Shoes industry’s 31.9% growth and S&P 500 index’s 25.2% increase. The broader Retail-Wholesale sector rose 35.4% in a year.  JWN is strictly focused on driving Nordstrom banner growth, optimizing operations and building momentum at Rack. Digital efforts are also underway.Let’s delve deeper.Analyzing JWN’s Core StrengthsNordstrom has been strengthening its digital capabilities, driving growth and ...

Suncor Energy Inc. (SU) reported fourth-quarter 2024 adjusted operating earnings of 89 Canadian cents per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 82 Canadian cents. This outperformance can be attributed to strong production growth in its upstream segment. However, the bottom line declined from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure of 93 Canadian cents, due to lower adjusted operating earnings in the downstream segment and higher year-over-year expenses.Stay up-to-date with all quarterly releases: ...

The “2025 Automotive Industry Forecast” From Thomas Also Finds That 41% Expect To Reshore At Least A Portion Of Their Supply Chain OperationsDevelopments In Electric Battery Production And Alternative Fuel Sources Top The List Of Innovations Auto Executives Are Seeking This YearNearly A Third Of Suppliers Expect To Adopt AI To Accelerate Product Development And Achieve Greater Supply Chain EfficienciesThe Thomasnet Industrial Sourcing Platform Connects Buyers, Procurement Professionals To 500,000 Manufactur ...

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Pathbuilders’ Annual ‘Table Stakes’ Report Finds Lack of Connectedness for Female Leaders Driving Short-Term, Inward Focus and Rethinking of AmbitionATLANTA, Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Pathbuilders ‘Table Stakes’ 2024 Annual Report has revealed mounting career uncertainty among high-potential women. Transactional relationships with leaders has led to a 10-year low in proactive career planning and questioning of the sacrifices required for executive roles. This shift spans industries, functions, g ...

Coty Inc. (COTY) is likely to register a decline in its top and bottom lines when it reports second-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings on Feb. 10.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $1.72 billion, suggesting a decrease of 0.7% from the prior-year reported figure. The consensus mark for earnings has declined a penny in the past seven days to 20 cents per share, indicating a decrease of 20% year over year. COTY has a trailing four-quarter negative earnings surprise of 46.9%, on average.Stay up-to ...

DICK’S Sporting Goods Inc. (DKS) has demonstrated strong upward momentum, trading above its 50 and 200-day simple moving averages (SMAs). SMA is a key indicator of price stability and long-term bullish trends.DKS ended yesterday’s trading session at $239.57, above its 50 and 200-day SMAs of $225.87 and $212.11, respectively, highlighting a continued uptrend. This technical strength, combined with consistent momentum, reflects positive market sentiment and investor confidence in Five Below's financial stabil ...

Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (PTEN) reported a fourth-quarter 2024 adjusted net loss of 12 cents per share, which was wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a 10-cent loss. The bottom line declined from the year-ago quarter's level of 19 cents. This year-over-year deterioration was mainly due to poor contribution from the Drilling Services and Completion Services segments.Total revenues of $1.2 billion missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.2%. Additionally, the top line decreased 26.6% year over year. ...