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Procter & Gamble (P&G) delivered solid Q4 2024 results, with earnings per share (EPS) of $1.88, slightly surpassing the estimated $1.87, reflecting consistent profitability. Revenue reached $21.9 billion, exceeding the forecasted $21.69 billion, supported by strong sales across its product portfolio. The company reported total assets of $391.29 billion, showcasing its robust financial standing and leadership in the consumer goods industry.

United Airlines Holdings (UAL) posted strong Q4 2024 results, with earnings per share (EPS) of $3.26, surpassing the estimated $2.93 by $0.33, reflecting improved operational efficiency and strong demand. Revenue totaled $14.7 billion, exceeding the forecast of $14.34 billion by $0.36 billion, driven by robust passenger and cargo performance. The company’s total assets stood at $36.35 billion, highlighting its financial stability and continued recovery in the aviation sector.

3M (MMM) reported a steady Q4 2024 performance, with earnings per share (EPS) of $1.68, slightly beating the estimated $1.67 by $0.01, reflecting stable profitability. Revenue reached $6.01 billion, exceeding the forecasted $5.78 billion by $0.23 billion, supported by strong demand across key product segments. The company's total assets were reported at $79.99 billion, underscoring its robust financial position and resilience in the industrial and consumer goods markets.

Charles Schwab (SCHW) delivered a strong Q4 2024 performance, with earnings per share (EPS) of $1.01, exceeding the estimated $0.89 by $0.12, demonstrating robust profitability. Revenue came in at $5.3 billion, surpassing the forecast of $5.13 billion, driven by client assets and trading activity growth. The company reported total assets of $148.15 billion, highlighting its solid financial foundation and leadership in the brokerage and financial services sector.

Netflix (NFLX) reported strong Q4 2024 earnings, with earnings per share (EPS) of $4.27, surpassing the estimated $4.20 by $0.07, reflecting solid profitability. Revenue reached $10.25 billion, exceeding the forecast of $10.13 billion, driven by subscriber growth and improved monetization strategies. The company’s total assets stood at $371.75 billion, underscoring its robust financial position and continued dominance in the streaming entertainment industry.

Morgan Stanley (MS) reported impressive Q4 2024 results, with earnings per share (EPS) of $2.22, significantly outperforming the estimated $1.64 by $0.58, showcasing exceptional profitability. Revenue came in at $16.2 billion, exceeding the forecasted $14.76 billion by $1.44 billion, driven by strong performance in investment banking and wealth management. The firm’s total assets were reported at $216.02 billion, underscoring its solid financial foundation and leadership in the global financial services sector.

Bank of America (BAC) delivered a strong Q4 2024 earnings report, with earnings per share (EPS) of $0.82, beating the estimated $0.77 by $0.05, reflecting solid profitability. Revenue reached $25.3 billion, slightly surpassing the forecast of $25.1 billion by $0.2 billion, indicating steady growth across its financial services. The bank's total assets were reported at $361.70 billion, highlighting its robust financial position and resilience in a competitive market environment.

UnitedHealth (UNH) reported solid Q4 2024 earnings, with an earnings per share (EPS) of $6.81, slightly surpassing the estimated $6.74 by $0.07, reflecting consistent profitability. Revenue came in at $100.8 billion, falling slightly short of the forecasted $101.61 billion by $0.81 billion, suggesting modest revenue pressures. The company's total assets stood at $485.64 billion, underscoring its strong market position and financial stability within the healthcare industry.

The U.S. Retail Sales report for December 2024 showed mixed results, reflecting steady but uneven consumer spending. Core Retail Sales (excluding Food and Energy prices) grew by 0.4% month-over-month, slightly below the expected 0.5% but doubling the previous 0.2%, indicating moderate consumer activity in core sectors. Headline Retail Sales rose by 0.4%, underperforming the forecasted 0.6% and sharply down from November's 0.8%, signaling a slowdown in broader spending momentum. Annually, Retail Sales increased by 3.92%, slightly below the prior 4.12%, suggesting tempered year-over-year growth. Retail Sales excluding gas and autos rose 0.3%, just below the 0.4% estimate but ahead of the prior 0.2%. Notably, Retail Control, which feeds directly into GDP calculations, posted a strong 0.7% gain, beating the 0.4% estimate and previous reading, signaling robust underlying consumption trends despite mixed overall performance.

The U.S. weekly jobless claims data for the second week of 2025 indicated a slight increase in labor market activity. For the week ended January 10, Initial Jobless Claims rose to 217K, slightly above the forecast of 210K and higher than the previous week's 203K, suggesting a modest uptick in new unemployment claims. The 4-week moving average edged down to 212.75K from 213.50K, reflecting a continued underlying stability. For the week ended January 3, Continuing Jobless Claims declined to 1,859K, better than the anticipated 1,870K and the prior reading of 1,877K, signaling resilience in the broader labor market despite short-term fluctuations.

Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) delivered strong Q4 2024 results, reporting an earnings per share (EPS) of $2.24, exceeding the estimated $2.18 by $0.06, reflecting solid profitability. Revenue reached $26.88 billion, surpassing the forecasted $26.33 billion by $0.55 billion, driven by robust demand for semiconductor products. The company’s total assets were reported at $838.67 billion, underscoring its dominant position in the global semiconductor industry and its ability to sustain growth in a competitive market.

Citigroup (C) posted solid Q4 2024 earnings, with earnings per share (EPS) of $1.34, surpassing the estimated $1.22 by $0.12, indicating stronger-than-expected profitability. The bank reported revenue of $19.58 billion, slightly ahead of the forecasted $19.45 billion by $0.13 billion, reflecting stable performance across its financial services. Total assets were reported at $139.01 billion, emphasizing the bank’s substantial market presence and operational resilience.