We’re lifting our price target on off-price retailer TJX after another strong quarter

Shoppers never know exactly what they will find at a T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, or HomeGoods. Investors, on the other hand, are finding earnings from their parent company rather predictable. TJX Companies on Wednesday delivered a better-than-expected quarter but light outlook. The market was hardly concerned, sending shares up 3%,...

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Home Depot remains a buy after retailer clears lowered earnings bar

Home Depot on Tuesday reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results, but high interest rates continue to cloud its outlook for the year. Net sales in the three months ended Feb. 2 rose 14.1% to $39.7 billion, topping estimates of $39.16 billion, according to LSEG. Earnings per share (EPS) increased 6.7% on...

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GE Healthcare soars 9% on earnings beat, wise guidance. Here’s our new price target

Things continue to look up for GE Healthcare stock this year. Shares of the medical technology company jumped roughly 9% on Thursday after delivering solid fourth-quarter results and providing prudent 2025 guidance. While the Club stock left much to be desired in 2024, these numbers boosted shares that were...

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Bristol Myers’ stock decline in response to weak guidance is a gift to investors

Bristol Myers Squibb on Thursday reported better-than-expected quarterly results, but weak guidance for 2025 sent shares lower. Jim Cramer's faith in the drugmaker is unshaken. Revenue in the fourth quarter rose 8% year over year to $12.34 billion, well ahead of the $11.57 billion consensus, according to analysts' estimates...

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The market seems confused about Disney’s earnings. What you need to know

The rejuvenated Disney kept rolling Wednesday, delivering first-quarter results that beat expectations alongside reasons for optimism in the year ahead. Revenue in the three months ended Dec. 31 rose 5% on an annual basis to $24.69 billion, topping expectations of $24.62 billion, according to estimates compiled by LSEG. Adjusted...

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BlackRock stock pops after asset manager delivers beat

BlackRock reported better-than-expected earnings Wednesday, lifting shares of the asset management giant higher as it embarks on a pivotal year of expansion into fast-growing markets. Revenue of $5.68 billion in the three months ended Dec. 31 exceeded expectations of $5.49 billion, according to LSEG. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS)...

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