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Pfizer PFE is set to report its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings on Feb. 3, before market open. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for sales and earnings for the fourth quarter is pegged at

Oil prices have delivered eye-catching gains this month, only to reverse sharply on a day-to-day basis. That combination of strong momentum and sudden pullbacks has made energy investing both

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U.S. stocks closed mixed on Thursday as investors digested the fourth-quarter earnings and economic data. The Dow ended in positive territory, while both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq

Eastman Chemical Company EMN logged fourth-quarter 2025 earnings of 92 cents per share, a roughly 67% decline from the year-ago quarter's figure of $2.82.EMN posted adjusted earnings of 75 cents per

Merck MRK is set to report its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings on Feb. 3, before market open. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fourth-quarter sales and earnings is pegged at $16.19

Exxon Mobil (XOM) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.71 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.68 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.67 per share a year ago. These figures

Verizon Communications (VZ) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.09 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.06 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.1 per share a year ago

Regeneron (REGN) came out with quarterly earnings of $11.44 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $10.56 per share. This compares to earnings of $12.07 per share a year ago. These

Enterprise Products Partners LP EPD is a leading midstream player and therefore has a resilient business model. EPD has a pipeline network that spans more than 50,000 miles, transporting oil

Aon (AON) came out with quarterly earnings of $4.85 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.76 per share. This compares to earnings of $4.42 per share a year ago. These figures are

With deal-making and IPO activity picking up, investment banks (IB) are reclaiming center stage. Morgan Stanley MS and Jefferies Financial Group JEF offer two distinct ways to play the cycle.MS is a

Chevron (CVX) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.52 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.44 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.06 per share a year ago. These figures are

Hilltop Holdings Inc.’s HTH fourth-quarter 2025 earnings of 69 cents per share handily surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 46 cents. The bottom line also jumped 25.5% from the prior-year

The U.S. stock market will remain volatile as investors are worried about who will lead the Federal Reserve. The possibility of a government shutdown is adding to the concerns.

Amid the increasing

Autoliv, Inc. (ALV) came out with quarterly earnings of $3.19 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.86 per share. This compares to earnings of $3.05 per share a year ago. These

The fourth-quarter earnings season for the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector is underway. So far, three S&P 500 sector components— Tesla, General Motors and PACCAR— have reported quarterly numbers. While

ArcBest (ARCB) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.36 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.45 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.33 per share a year ago. These figures

Flagstar Bank (FLG) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.06 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.03 per share. This compares to a loss of $0.34 per share a year ago. These figures

Air Products and Chemicals (APD) came out with quarterly earnings of $3.16 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.04 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.86 per share a year

The Hershey Company HSY is likely to witness top-line growth when it reports fourth-quarter 2025 earnings on Feb. 5. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $2.99 billion, indicating

Liberty Energy Inc. LBRT reported a fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted net profit of 5 cents per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 16 cents by a considerable margin. The

Allocation Balanced fund seekers should consider taking a look at Schwab MarketTrack Growth Investor (SWHGX). SWHGX bears a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), which is based on various

If you have been looking for Allocation Balanced fund category, a potential starting could be Fidelity Asset Manager 40% (FFANX). FFANX bears a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 3 (Hold), which is based on

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Having trouble finding a Non US - Equity fund? Schwab International Core Equity (SICNX) is a potential starting point. SICNX has a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), which is based on various