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Uber Technologies (UBER) delivered a standout Q4 2024 performance, reporting earnings per share (EPS) of $3.21, significantly exceeding the expected $0.49. Revenue reached $12 billion, surpassing the forecast of $11.77 billion, reflecting strong demand across its mobility and delivery segments. The company’s market capitalization stands at $135.78 billion, underscoring investor confidence in its growth trajectory.

Qualcomm (QCOM) posted a strong Q4 2024 performance, reporting earnings per share (EPS) of $3.41, well above the expected $2.97. Revenue surged to $11.67 billion, surpassing the forecast of $10.93 billion, highlighting robust demand for its semiconductor and wireless technology solutions. The company’s market capitalization stands at $194.39 billion, reinforcing its solid position in the tech sector.

Walt Disney (DIS) delivered strong earnings for Q4 2024, reporting earnings per share (EPS) of $1.76, significantly beating the expected $1.45. Revenue came in at $24.7 billion, matching forecasts. The company's market capitalization stands at $199.91 billion, reflecting investor confidence in its performance and growth strategy.

U.S. trade activity saw a widening deficit in December 2024. Exports declined to $266.50 billion, down from $273.40 billion in the previous month, while imports rose to $364.90 billion, up from $351.60 billion. As a result, the trade balance widened to - $98.40 billion, exceeding the expected - $96.50 billion and significantly higher than November’s - $78.90 billion. Meanwhile, the goods and services trade balance stood at $0.71 billion, missing the forecast of $1.00 billion, but improving from November’s - $0.99 billion. The data reflects a decline in exports and rising import demand, contributing to the growing trade deficit.

The ADP Nonfarm Employment Change showed stronger-than-expected job growth in January, with 183K jobs added, surpassing the forecast of 148K and improving from 176K in December. The data suggests continued resilience in the U.S. labor market despite broader economic uncertainties.

Pfizer (PFE) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.63, significantly surpassing the expected $0.48. Revenue reached $17.8 billion, beating the forecast of $17.28 billion, reflecting stronger-than-expected sales performance. The company’s market capitalization stands at $146.61 billion, showcasing its resilience in the pharmaceutical industry.

آمگن (AMGN) نتایج قوی برای سه ماهه چهارم 2024 ارائه کرد و درآمد هر سهم (EPS) را 5.31 دلار گزارش کرد که بسیار بالاتر از 5.04 دلار مورد انتظار بود. درآمد عمومی نیز به 9.1 میلیارد دلار رسید که بیش از پیش بینی 8.85 میلیارد دلار بود که نشان دهنده رشد قابل توجهی در سبد دارویی آن است. ارزش بازار این شرکت 155.36 میلیارد دلار است که موقعیت قوی آن را در بخش بیوتکنولوژی تقویت می کند.

Amgen (AMGN) delivered strong results for Q4 2024, reporting earnings per share (EPS) of $5.31, well above the expected $5.04. Revenue reached $9.1 billion, exceeding the forecast of $8.85 billion, highlighting solid growth in its pharmaceutical portfolio. The company's market capitalization stands at $155.36 billion, reinforcing its strong position in the biotech sector.

AMD (AMD) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.09, slightly beating the expected $1.08. Revenue came in at $7.7 billion, surpassing the forecast of $7.54 billion, reflecting strong demand for the company’s products. AMD's market capitalization stands at $193.93 billion, reinforcing its position as a key player in the semiconductor industry.

PepsiCo (PEP) posted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.96, slightly surpassing the expected $1.95. However, revenue fell short at $27.78 billion, missing the forecast of $27.95 billion. Despite the revenue miss, the company maintains a solid market capitalization of $199.15 billion, reflecting resilience in its consumer-driven business model.

Alphabet (GOOG) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $2.15, slightly beating the expected $2.12. However, revenue came in at $96.47 billion, missing the forecast of $96.7 billion. Despite the revenue shortfall, Alphabet’s market capitalization remains strong at $2.53 trillion, reflecting overall investor confidence in the company’s long-term growth.

The U.S. JOLTS Job Openings fell to 7.600M in December 2024, below the expected 8.010M and significantly lower than the previous 8.156M. The decline suggests a cooling labor market, potentially indicating softer hiring demand as businesses adjust to economic conditions heading into 2025.