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Masco (MAS) missed Q4 sales expectations, with revenue declining 2.9% YoY to $1.83 billion, but beat EPS estimates by 1.9%. Analysts forecast flat revenue and 7.4% EPS growth in 2025. Despite a strong operating margin of 15.9%, the company faces challenges in the home construction market. Explore our full report for insights on Masco's valuation, business quality, and latest earnings.

Published on: February 11, 2025, 01:05 PM UTC

Carrier Global reports stronger-than-expected Q4 earnings, exceeding analyst estimates for EPS and reaching $5.15 billion in sales. HVAC segment saw 11% organic growth, driven by demand for ACs and purifiers due to rising temperatures and air pollution. The company also expects adjusted profit between $2.95 and $3.05 per share in 2025.

Published on: February 11, 2025, 01:05 PM UTC

Royalty Pharma (RPRX) missed Q4 revenue estimates but exceeded EPS expectations. Portfolio Receipts beat estimates, and full-year 2025 guidance was above consensus. Despite a decline in operating margin, the company remains highly profitable. Analysts forecast 17.3% revenue growth over the next 12 months. Read our full research report to assess the company's fundamentals and valuation.

Published on: February 11, 2025, 01:04 PM UTC

Donald Trump's initial actions as president reveal a comprehensive approach to financing tax cuts, proposing both ambitious spending reductions and potential revenue increases.

Published on: February 11, 2025, 01:04 PM UTC

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman declines Elon Musk's $97.4 billion offer to buy the nonprofit. Plus, insights into Altman's plans to turn OpenAI into a for-profit business and Musk's lawsuit against the move.

Published on: February 11, 2025, 01:03 PM UTC

Elon Musk is helping dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which would oversee his plans to transform X into a digital payments platform. Critics say this move could personally benefit Musk and give his company an unfair advantage over competitors.

Published on: February 11, 2025, 01:03 PM UTC

Donald Trump's focus on reciprocal tariffs could upend US trading relationships around the globe. Some American allies have high average tariffs in place and could be hit hard. It's a point that Trump himself often makes, saying that some American friends are "ripping us off" with protectionist policies. But other nations could point out they currently charge lower average duties on various goods than the US does, and argue that any US tariffs applied to them should actually fall. These coming reciprocal tariff plans will now take center stage after Trump on Monday evening formalized 25% duties on steel and aluminum.

Published on: February 11, 2025, 01:02 PM UTC

Wall Street had expectations for the start of Trump 2.0, but dealmaking slowed in January, a tax break for hedge funds came under fire, and banks faced scrutiny over "debanking" customers.

Published on: February 11, 2025, 01:02 PM UTC

Scrapping cash Isas could boost the UK economy by encouraging investment in British companies, but it would also strip millions of savers of tax-free returns. While historically stock market returns outstrip cash, British savers are renowned for being cautious. However, the benefits of cash Isas, such as higher interest rates and the ability to access funds quickly, cannot be ignored. The decision whether to scrap cash Isas should be left to individual savers who should retain the right to choose how they manage their own money.

Published on: February 11, 2025, 01:01 PM UTC

Coca-Cola Reports Strong Q4, Surpassing Estimates with Revenue of $11.5B and EPS of $0.55. Revenue growth of 12% for the full year, driven by higher prices and increased unit case volume. The beverage giant expects organic revenue growth of 5-6% in 2025, with 2-3% adjusted earnings growth.

Published on: February 11, 2025, 01:00 PM UTC