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April 2026

GE Aerospace (GE) Q1 earnings beat estimates amid strong revenue growth

Aircraft engine maker GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) on Tuesday reported stronger-than-expected adjusted earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2026. Total revenues increased 25% during the quarter. Adjusted earnings, excluding special items, climbed 25% year-over-year to $1.86 per share in the first quarter, exceeding expectations. Continuing earnings per share were $1.83, unchanged from last year. […]

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Key highlights from UnitedHealth’s (UNH) Q1 2026 earnings results

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) reported its first quarter 2026 earnings results today. Revenues were $111.7 billion compared to $109.6 billion in the year-ago quarter. Net earnings attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders were $6.28 billion, or $6.90 per share, compared to $6.29 billion, or $6.85 per share, last year. Adjusted EPS was $7.23. The company

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Britain’s empty buildings could unlock billions, advocacy group tells treasury

Advocacy group Don’t Waste Buildings is calling on the UK government to overhaul its tax system to incentivise the reuse of empty buildings, warning that Britain is missing out on billions of pounds of potential economic growth. The group launched its report, “The Reuse Dividend: Unlocking Economic Growth from Britain’s Existing Buildings”, at a reception

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“We’re On Borrowed Time”: Vitol LNG Chief Warns Of Coming Food Price Shock

“We’re On Borrowed Time”: Vitol LNG Chief Warns Of Coming Food Price Shock Pablo Galante Escobar, the head of liquefied natural gas (LNG) at Vitol, warned the audience at the FT Commodities Summit earlier today that the “world is on borrowed time” and that the Gulf energy shock will develop into a food crisis unless

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US Employment Additions Accelerate As Retail Sales Soar In March

US Employment Additions Accelerate As Retail Sales Soar In March BofA’s (almost) omnipotent analysts forecasted a stronger than expected retail sales print this morning as tax refunds trump surging gas prices… BofA credit/debit card spending data suggests stronger retail sales than estimates (consensus 1.4% headline, 1.4% ex auto, 0.2% control group) despite surging gas prices,

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Celsius: The Energy Drink Disruptor

The Big Idea For years, the energy drink market was dominated by a few giants like Red Bull and Monster Beverage. The playbook was simple, caffeine, sugar, and aggressive branding. But Celsius Holdings is trying to rewrite that formula. Instead of positioning itself as just another energy boost, Celsius markets its drinks as “fitness energy”

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United Community Banks Releases Q1 2026 Financial Results

UCB|EPS $0.70 vs $0.71 est (-1.4%)|Rev $276.5M|Net Income $84.3M United Community Banks, Inc. (NYSE: UCB) reported Q1 2026 operating earnings of $0.70 per share, missing the $0.71 consensus estimate. Revenue totaled $276.5M for the quarter. Revenue of $276.5M was up 12.0% from $247.7M recorded in Q1 2025. United Community is a regional bank company. Net

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Valmont Industries Crushes Q1 2026 Profit Estimates by 15.3%

VMI|EPS $5.51 vs $4.78 est (+15.3%)|Rev $1.03B|Net Income $108.0M Valmont Industries, Inc. (NYSE: VMI) delivered Q1 2026 diluted earnings per share of $5.51 per share, surpassing analysts’ $4.78 forecast. EPS was up 27.6% from $4.32 in Q1 2025. The company generated $1.03B in revenue for the quarter. Revenue was up 6.2% year-over-year. Infrastructure net sales

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Mueller Industries Releases Q1 2026 Financial Results

MLI|EPS $2.16|Rev $1.19B|Net Income $239.0M Mueller Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MLI) reported Q1 2026 diluted earnings per share of $2.16 on revenue of $1.19B, marking substantial growth across the manufacturing operation. The company earned $239.0M in net income for the quarter as demand for copper and brass products remained robust. The Memphis-based manufacturer posted a 55.4%

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