Synchrony Financial's fourth-quarter earnings fell short of analyst estimates, marking a downturn for the company. Despite this miss, Synchrony remains optimistic, projecting full-year earnings between $11 and $12 per share. This outlook exceeds the FactSet median estimate of $10.86 per share, signaling confidence in future performance.
In the tech sector, Broadcom and Oracle shares rose over 2%, buoyed by their significant exposure to artificial intelligence. Nvidia also saw a resurgence, climbing about 3% after experiencing a dramatic 17% drop the previous day. These movements underscore the growing investor interest in companies tied to AI advancements.
Royal Caribbean Cruises emerged as a standout performer, with its first-quarter and full-year earnings guidance surpassing expectations. Analysts had anticipated a profit of $1.38 per share on revenue of $20.54 billion. However, the cruise line reported an earnings beat for the fourth quarter, which propelled its stock nearly 6% higher following the announcement.
Meanwhile, Lockheed Martin and Boeing faced challenges with their quarterly reports. Lockheed Martin's fourth-quarter revenue reached $18.62 billion, missing the analyst forecast of $18.91 billion. Boeing reported a fourth-quarter revenue of $15.24 billion, falling short of the $16.21 billion expected by analysts. Despite these setbacks, Boeing's adjusted loss of $5.90 per share was less severe than the anticipated loss of $3.
In the airline industry, JetBlue reported a smaller-than-expected adjusted loss of 21 cents per share. The company anticipates earnings per share in the current quarter to range from $2.43 to $2.53, reflecting cautious optimism amidst ongoing industry challenges.
General Motors delivered a strong performance, reporting earnings of $1.92 per share when excluding certain items. This result surpassed analyst predictions and was accompanied by a robust revenue figure of $47.70 billion.
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