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Vicor Q4 CY2024 Results: Revenue Beat, EPS Surge

Vicor Corporation (VICR) reported a strong Q4 CY2024, beating Wall Street's revenue estimates with a 3.8% year-on-year increase to $96.17 million. GAAP profit of $0.23 per share exceeded analysts' consensus by 58.6%. Vicor's Q4 highlights include a revenue beat of 5.6%, an EPS beat of 58.6%, an improved operating margin, and a backlog of $155.5 million.

Comfort Systems Q4 Earnings Top Estimates

Comfort Systems reports $145.9 M Q4 net income, up from $123.5 M in Q4 2021; revenue of $1.87 B. Full-year net income of $522.4 M, up from $417.7 M in 2021; revenue was $7.03 B.

World Kinect Reports Q4 Loss, Misses Revenue Estimates

World Kinect Corporation reports a $101.8 million loss in Q4, exceeding Wall Street earnings estimates but missing revenue forecasts.

Kugler: Fed Should Hold Target Rate Where It Is

Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler says she believes the Fed should hold its target for short-term borrowing costs in its current range to fight inflation.

Global Stocks Mixed as Walmart's Warning Fuels Economic Worries

Asian stocks advance despite disappointing forecast from Walmart; US stocks fall from all-time highs due to concerns about consumer health and geopolitical conditions.

Mortgage Rates Inch Lower amid Economic Data Lull

Mortgage rates ticked down slightly this week to 6.85% for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages and 6.04% for 15-year mortgages.

Energy Sector Outperforms Amid Natural Gas Boost

Natural gas fuels energy sector outperformance; XLE up over 7% YTD, individual movers include PAA, BKR, and MPLX

Gold Climbs to Record High on Geopolitical Risks, Trump's Gold Reserve Comments

Gold hits new all-time high approaching $3,000, fueled by trade war fears, Ukraine-Russia tensions, and speculation over US gold reserves verification.

Fed's Musalem Urges Caution on Inflation Risks Amid Tariff, Immigration Concerns

St. Louis Fed President Musalem Raises Inflation Concerns, Says Interest Rate Cuts Depend on Economic Outlook

US Stocks Reel on Walmart Woes, Trump Tariffs

US stocks pulled back on Thursday as investors assessed Walmart's cautious outlook and the impact of President Trump's planned tariffs and policy shifts. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) fell roughly 450 points, or around 1%. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) dropped 0.5%, pulling back after its second record close in a row on Wednesday, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) also lost about 0.5%.