Asian stocks reached their highest levels in a month, fuelled by hopes that Trump might ease the effects of his auto tariffs, which could lead to a reduction in trade tensions.
US markets closed mixed on Monday, with tech earnings and trade negotiations causing caution. Data showed TX manufacturing weakening. Asian markets mostly up.
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Paint and coating manufacturer Sherwin-Williams (NYSE:SHW) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales falling 1.1% year on year to $5.31 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.25 per share was 4.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Hospital operator Tenet Healthcare (NYSE:THC) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q1 CY2025, but sales fell by 2.7% year on year to $5.22 billion. The company expects the full year’s revenue to be around $20.8 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $4.36 per share was 39.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
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Healthcare diagnostics company Labcorp Holdings (NYSE:LH) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, but sales rose 5.3% year on year to $3.35 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $3.84 per share was 2.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
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Casual restaurant chain Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 27.2% year on year to $1.43 billion. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $5.34 billion at the midpoint came in 1.8% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.66 per share was 3.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
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Enterprise data capture company Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ:ZBRA) reported Q1 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 11.3% year on year to $1.31 billion. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $1.28 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $4.02 per share was 11.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
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Sectorally, metals, pharmaceuticals, and banking stocks witnessed selling pressure, while technology, consumer durables, and oil and gas stocks bucked the trend.
The recent tariff and trade tensions have taken a predictable toll on the Eurozone economy, driving economic sentiment to its lowest point since December.
Biotech company Regeneron (NASDAQ:REGN) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales falling 3.7% year on year to $3.03 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $8.22 per share was 3% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Cruise vacation company Royal Caribbean (NYSE:RCL) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 7.3% year on year to $4.00 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.71 per share was 7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
U.S. stock futures are trading flat on Tuesday early-morning, keeping with the broad index averages on Monday, as markets await clarity and more earnings reports to come in over the course of this week.
Hotel company Hilton (NYSE:HLT) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025 as sales rose 4.7% year on year to $2.70 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.72 per share was 7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
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Ceiling and wall solutions company Armstrong World Industries (NYSE:AWI) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 17.3% year on year to $382.7 million. The company expects the full year’s revenue to be around $1.59 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.66 per share was 8.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
In a move to challenge YouTube's dominance in the video podcasting arena, Spotify Inc. (NYSE: SPOT) has paid out over $100 million to podcast creators and publishers since the start of the year.
TVS Motor’s profit was driven by strong EV and two-wheeler sales, but analyst views remain split due to valuation concerns and short-term technical weakness.
