AZZ (NYSE:AZZ) Stock

AZZ Inc is a provider of galvanizing and a variety of metal coating solutions and coil coating solutions to a broad range of end markets in North America. The company's operating segment consists of Metal Coatings, Precoat Metals, and Infrastructure Solutions. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Precoat Metals segment, which provides coil coating application of protective and decorative coatings and related value-added downstream processing for steel and aluminum coils. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.

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AZZ Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) will release earnings results for the first quarter, after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AZZ/earnings">closing bell on Wednesday, July 9</a>.
Analysts expect the Fort Worth, Texas-based company to report quarterly earnings at $1.60 per share, up from $1.46 per share in the year-ago period. AZZ projects to report quarterly revenue of $435.91 million, compared to $413.21 million a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On July 1, AZZ announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire all the assets of Canton Galvanizing, LLC.
AZZ shares gained 2.4% to close at $96.74 on Tuesday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/azz/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>Sidoti &amp; Co. analyst John Franzreb downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral with a price target of $101 on June 9, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.</li>
<li>Roth MKM analyst Gerry Sweeney initiated coverage on the stock with a Buy rating and a price target of $108 on Feb. 11, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li>B. Riley Securities analyst Lucas Pipes maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $99 to $111 on Feb. 11, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Laurence Alexander maintained a Buy and raised the price target from $105 to $110 on Dec. 6, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.</li>
<li>Wolfe Research analyst Timna Tanners initiated coverage on the stock with a Peer Perform rating on July 31, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%</li>
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Considering buying AZZstock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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Strategic Acquisition Expands AZZ's Metal Coatings Capabilities in the Midwest
FORT WORTH, Texas, July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AZZ Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>), the leading independent provider of hot-dip galvanizing and coil coating solutions in North America, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire all the assets of Canton Galvanizing, LLC ("Canton"), a privately held hot-dip galvanizing company based in Canton, Ohio. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. AZZ expects the acquisition will be accretive to earnings within the first year of operation. AZZ will operate the new facility under the name AZZ Galvanizing – Canton East LLC further extending AZZ's ability to support customers in the Midwest region of the United States. The new galvanizing facility will be integrated into AZZ's existing network of hot-dip galvanizing plants, increasing its total galvanizing network to 42 sites in North America.

AZZ To Acquire All Assets Of Canton Galvanizing; Terms Not Disclosed

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AZZ Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>), the leading independent provider of hot-dip galvanizing and coil coating solutions, today announced its Board of Directors has authorized a first quarter cash dividend in the amount of $0.20 per share on the Company's outstanding shares of common stock.&nbsp;The dividend is payable on July 31, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on July 10, 2025.

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AZZ Raises Quarterly Cash Dividend By 17.6% From $0.17 To $0.20 Per Share

AZZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 7.77% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.1%. Currently, AZZ has a market capitalization of $2.62 billion. 
Buying $100 In AZZ: If an investor had bought $100 of AZZ stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $1,969.39 today based on a price of $87.49 for AZZ at the time of writing.
<h3>AZZ's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750450511_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$100 Invested In AZZ 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

AZZ's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.33% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 755 thousand shares sold short, which is 3.73% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.88 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>AZZ Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for AZZ has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing AZZ's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, AZZ's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.85%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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How Is The Market Feeling About AZZ?

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Argus Research analyst Bill Selesky downgraded the rating for Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) from Buy to Hold. Tesla shares closed at $295.14 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/tsla/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs analyst James Yaro downgraded the rating for General Mills, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIS#NYSE">GIS</a>) from Buy to Neutral and lowered the price target from $68 to $58. General Mills shares closed at $54.76 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/gis/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Christopher Allen downgraded Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBKR#NASDAQ">IBKR</a>) from Buy to Neutral but raised the price target from $205 to $215. Interactive Brokers shares closed at $211.83 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ibkr/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Sidoti &amp; Co. analyst John Franzreb downgraded AZZ Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) from Buy to Neutral and maintained the price target of $101. AZZ shares closed at $94.44 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/azz/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Sidoti &amp; Co. analyst John Franzreb downgrades AZZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) from Buy to Neutral and maintains the price target from $101 to $101.

Sidoti & Co. Downgrades AZZ to Neutral, Maintains Price Target to $101

AZZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 8.85% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 22.68%. Currently, AZZ has a market capitalization of $2.71 billion. 
Buying $1000 In AZZ: If an investor had bought $1000 of AZZ stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,855.84 today based on a price of $90.57 for AZZ at the time of writing.
<h3>AZZ's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748619044_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$1000 Invested In AZZ 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

AZZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 9.0% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 17.16%. Currently, AZZ has a market capitalization of $2.69 billion. 
Buying $100 In AZZ: If an investor had bought $100 of AZZ stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $2,384.10 today based on a price of $90.00 for AZZ at the time of writing.
<h3>AZZ's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746826227_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Thomas E Ferguson, President and CEO at AZZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>), reported an insider sell on May 6, according to a new SEC filing. 
What Happened: A Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000008947/000000894725000092//Archives/edgar/data/8947/000000894725000092/0000008947-25-000092-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Tuesday outlined that Ferguson executed a sale of 18,851 shares of AZZ with a total value of $1,694,893.
The latest market snapshot at Wednesday morning reveals AZZ shares up by 0.23%, trading at $90.0.
<h3>All You Need to Know About AZZ</h3>
AZZ Inc is a provider of galvanizing and a variety of metal coating solutions and coil coating solutions to a broad range of end markets in North America. The company's operating segment consists of Metal Coatings, Precoat Metals, and Infrastructure Solutions. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Precoat Metals segment, which provides coil coating application of protective and decorative coatings and related value-added downstream processing for steel and aluminum coils. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
<h3>AZZ: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining AZZ's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 28 February, 2025, the company experienced a decline of approximately -4.01% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Analyzing Profitability Metrics:
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Gross Margin: The company issues a cost efficiency warning with a low gross margin of 22.37%, indicating potential difficulties in maintaining profitability compared to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): AZZ's EPS is below the industry average, signaling challenges in bottom-line performance with a current EPS of 0.68.
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Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.84, AZZ adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
Valuation Metrics:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: AZZ's current Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio of 50.16 is higher than the industry average, indicating that the stock may be overvalued according to market sentiment.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The P/S ratio of 1.67 is lower than the industry average, implying a discounted valuation for AZZ's stock in relation to sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): The company's EV/EBITDA ratio 10.66 is below the industry average, indicating that it may be relatively undervalued compared to peers.
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Market Capitalization Analysis: Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
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<h3>Exploring the Significance of Insider Trading</h3>
It's important to note that insider transactions alone should not dictate investment decisions, but they can provide valuable insights.
In the context of legal matters, the term "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as outlined by Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. Such insiders are obligated to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be completed within two business days of the transaction.
Pointing towards optimism, a company insider's new purchase signals their positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
Despite insider sells not always signaling a bearish sentiment, they can be driven by various factors.
<h3>Transaction Codes Worth Your Attention</h3>
Digging into the details of stock transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> frequently turn their attention to those taking place in the open market, as outlined in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Thomas E Ferguson Implements A Sell Strategy: Offloads $1.69M In AZZ Stock

Thomas E Ferguson, President and CEO at AZZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>), disclosed an insider sell on May 2, according to a recent SEC filing.
What Happened: Ferguson's recent Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000008947/000000894725000090//Archives/edgar/data/8947/000000894725000090/0000008947-25-000090-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Friday unveiled the sale of 26,889 shares of AZZ. The total transaction value is $2,309,173.
In the Friday's morning session, AZZ's shares are currently trading at $89.0, experiencing a up of 2.44%.
<h3>Delving into AZZ's Background</h3>
AZZ Inc is a provider of galvanizing and a variety of metal coating solutions and coil coating solutions to a broad range of end markets in North America. The company's operating segment consists of Metal Coatings, Precoat Metals, and Infrastructure Solutions. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Precoat Metals segment, which provides coil coating application of protective and decorative coatings and related value-added downstream processing for steel and aluminum coils. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
<h3>Key Indicators: AZZ's Financial Health</h3>
Revenue Challenges: AZZ's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 28 February, 2025, the company experienced a decline of approximately -4.01%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Industrials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Evaluating Earnings Performance:
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Gross Margin: The company shows a low gross margin of 22.37%, suggesting potential challenges in cost control and profitability compared to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): AZZ's EPS lags behind the industry average, indicating concerns and potential challenges with a current EPS of 0.68.
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Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.84.
Understanding Financial Valuation:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: AZZ's current Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio of 48.54 is higher than the industry average, indicating that the stock may be overvalued according to market sentiment.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a P/S ratio of 1.62 below industry standards, the stock shows potential undervaluation, making it an appealing investment option for those focusing on sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): With a lower-than-industry-average EV/EBITDA ratio of 10.4, AZZ presents a potential value opportunity, as investors are paying less for each unit of EBITDA.
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Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
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<h3>The Impact of Insider Transactions on Investments</h3>
While insider transactions should not be the sole basis for making investment decisions, they can play a significant role in an investor's decision-making process.
In the context of legal matters, the term "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as outlined by Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. Such insiders are obligated to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be completed within two business days of the transaction.
Pointing towards optimism, a company insider's new purchase signals their positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
Despite insider sells not always signaling a bearish sentiment, they can be driven by various factors.
<h3>Transaction Codes Worth Your Attention</h3>
Digging into the details of stock transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> frequently turn their attention to those taking place in the open market, as outlined in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Insider Unloading: Thomas E Ferguson Sells $2.31M Worth Of AZZ Shares

AZZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 8.88% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.92%. Currently, AZZ has a market capitalization of $2.57 billion. 
Buying $1000 In AZZ: If an investor had bought $1000 of AZZ stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $22,594.59 today based on a price of $86.00 for AZZ at the time of writing.
<h3>AZZ's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745937911_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 20 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

AZZ's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.79% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 812 thousand shares sold short, which is 4.02% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.37 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>AZZ Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for AZZ has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing AZZ's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, AZZ's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.81%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

What Does the Market Think About AZZ?

U.S. stock futures rebounded on Tuesday following Monday&#8217;s selloff. Futures of major benchmark indices were higher in premarket.
President Donald Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44910907/top-fed-voices-defend-powell-slam-trumps-attack-on-central-bank-independence">attacked</a> Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Monday via a Truth Social post. He called him &#8220;Mr. Too Late,&#8221; and urged the Fed Chair to cut rates preemptively.
This <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44914873/walgreens-to-pay-up-to-350m-for-illegal-opioid-prescriptions-doj-says">triggered a market selloff</a>, raising concerns about the central bank&#8217;s independence and Trump&#8217;s interference with the monetary policy.
The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.40%, and the two-year bond was at 3.79%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool&#8217;</a>s projections show markets pricing an 89.5% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its May meeting. 
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<td>1.00%</td>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose in premarket on Tuesday. The SPY was up 1.06% to $519.32, while the QQQ declined 1.11% to $437.92, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
Energy, consumer discretionary, and information technology sectors pulled the U.S. stocks down on Monday.
Shares of&nbsp;Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)&nbsp;fell around 5.8%, while&nbsp;Nvidia Corp.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)&nbsp;lost about 4.5% on Monday.&nbsp;Amazon.com Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)&nbsp;shares dipped around 5% during the session.
Comerica Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMA#NYSE">CMA</a>) fell despite&nbsp;reporting better-than-expected earnings for its first quarter on Monday.
After Monday&#8217;s close, the Nasdaq 100 was down 19.86% from its all-time high of 22,222.61 points. The S&amp;P 500 index was 16.09% lower than its previous record of 6,147.43 points, and the Dow Jones was 18.09% below its 52-week high of 45,073.63 points.
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<td>-2.36%</td>
<td>5,158.20</td>
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<td>-2.48%</td>
<td>38,170.41</td>
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<td>1,840.32</td>
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Insights From Analysts:
Senior economist Jeremy Siegel stated in his weekly WisdomTree note that &#8220;Markets show signs of tension.&#8221;
According to him, tariffs may drive a temporary bump in spending as firms and households rush to front-load purchases, but that demand is borrowed from future quarters. That's not sustainable; it's a warning sign. And once the real price increases filter through to consumer goods, public sentiment will shift quickly.
&#8220;Earnings are starting to reflect this uncertainty, though much of Wall Street's consensus remains stale, still anchored in pre-tariff forecasts. CEOs should be updating their models now to reflect multiple trade scenarios, especially those most exposed to China or to consumer imports.&#8221;
Siegel also highlighted that Powell will be blamed for any issues arising from Trump&#8217;s policy decisions.
&#8220;I expect Trump to increasingly blame the ‘too slow Powell' for any downsides that materialize from Trump's policies. Powell may be technically secure in his position, but that doesn't mean he's insulated from blame.&#8221;
Lastly, he advised that &#8220;For income, I continue to favor dividend-paying equities and international exposure over long-duration bonds.&#8221;
Fundstrat&#8217;s Tom Lee urged Scott Bessent and Howard Lutnick to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44915795/tom-lee-urges-bessent-and-lutnick-to-put-points-on-the-board-for-a-positive-policy-shock-to-the-stock-market">deliver swift trade deals</a>, aiming for a positive market &#8220;policy shock.&#8221;
Echoing Charles Gasparino&#8217;s call for the White House to &#8220;put points on the board,&#8221; which is a sales jargon for quick action during a slump, Lee stated that the market is sending this same message to Bessent, Lutnick, and the Trump&#8217;s trade team.
"They got to cut some deals and let the world know, and they have to do so soon because this could get even uglier," Gasparino's post added.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">This is true &#x1f447; White House needs to put &quot;points on the board&quot; &#8211; this would be a positive &quot;policy shock&quot; <a href="https://t.co/XE4B6oVUi1">https://t.co/XE4B6oVUi1</a>
&mdash; Thomas (Tom) Lee (not drummer) FSInsight.com (@fundstrat) <a href="https://twitter.com/fundstrat/status/1914421616471380033?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Tuesday:
<ul>
<li>Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker will speak at 9:30 a.m., Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari will speak at 2:00 p.m., and Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin will speak at 2:30 p.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
<ul>
<li>Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) rose 0.75% in premarket on Tuesday as it is expected to report earnings before the opening bell. Analysts expect a quarterly earnings of $1.15 per share on revenue of $33.24 billion.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>3M Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) was 0.06% below the flatline as Wall Street expects it to report earnings of $1.77 per share on revenue of $5.76 billion after the closing bell.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) was up 0.66% as it is expected to report earnings after the closing bell. Analysts expect a quarterly earnings of 41 cents per share on revenue of $21.35 billion.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>AZZ Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) declined 4.66% after posting weaker-than-expected sales for its fourth quarter on Monday. The company reiterated its FY26 EPS forecast of $5.50-$6.10 on revenue of $1.625 billion-$1.725 billion.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Calix Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALX#NYSE">CALX</a>) jumped 13.14% after reporting better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and issuing strong second-quarter guidance. The company also announced an authorized increase to its stock repurchase program.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Guidewire Software Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GWRE#NYSE">GWRE</a>) advanced 0.97% after committing $60 million to advance cloud-based insurance innovation and compliance in Japan.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>S&amp;P Global Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPGI#NYSE">SPGI</a>) jumped 2%, while Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) was 1.28% higher after the former launched AI-ready commodities data integrated with MSFT&#8217;s 365 Copilot.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Atkore Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATKR#NYSE">ATKR</a>) climbed 5.08% after reporting preliminary second-quarter results, maintaining its full-year outlook.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Standard Lithium Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLI#NYSE">SLI</a>) surged 45% after its South West Arkansas Project received special designation as a priority transparency critical mineral project from the Trump Administration.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 1.68% to hover around $63.46 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar advanced 0.92% to hover around $3,455.17 per ounce. Its fresh record high stood at $3,499.92 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was higher by 0.07% at the 98.3450 level.
Asian markets were mostly lower on Wednesday, Hong Kong's Hang Seng and India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex index advanced, while Japan's Nikkei 225, China&#8217;s CSI 300, Australia's ASX 200, and South Korea's Kospi index ended lower. European markets were mixed in early trade.
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US Stocks Likely To Open Higher Amid Trump's Preemptive Rate Cut Call:  Earnings Are Starting To Reflect This 'Uncertainty,' Says Expert

With U.S. stock futures trading higher this morning on Tuesday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
<ul>
<li>Wall Street expects Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $1.15 per share on revenue of $33.24 billion before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. Verizon shares gained 0.1% to $42.99 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>AZZ Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) posted weaker-than-expected sales for its fourth quarter on Monday. The company reiterated its FY26 EPS forecast of $5.50-$6.10 on revenue of $1.625 billion-$1.725 billion. AZZ shares dipped 7.6% to $71.75 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts are expecting 3M Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $1.77 per share on revenue of $5.76 billion. The company will release earnings before the markets open. 3M shares fell 0.9% to $125.00 in after-hours trading.</li>
</ul>
Check out our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket/">premarket coverage here</a>
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<li>Calix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALX#NASDAQ">CALX</a>) reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and issued strong second-quarter guidance. The company also announced an authorized increase to its stock repurchase program. Calix shares jumped 14.9% to $38.20 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) to post quarterly earnings at 41 cents per share on revenue of $21.35 billion after the closing bell. Tesla shares gained 0.1% to $227.76 in after-hours trading.</li>
</ul>
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Financial Outlook — Reiterating Fiscal Year 2026 Guidance
We are reiterating our fiscal year guidance, reflecting our confidence in the Company's strategic execution, operational resilience, and market positioning. Fiscal year 2026 guidance reflects our best estimates given expected market conditions for the full year, lower interest expense, an annualized effective tax rate of 25% and excludes M&amp;A and any federal regulatory changes that may emerge.
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$1.625 - $1.725 billion</td>
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Guidance

AZZ Reiterates FY26 EPS $5.50-$6.10 Vs $5.84 Est.; Revenue $1.625B-$1.725B Vs $1.679B Est.

AZZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.98 per share which met the analyst consensus estimate. This is a 5.38 percent increase over earnings of $0.93 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $351.88 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $368.55 million by 4.52 percent. This is a 3.99 percent decrease over sales of $366.50 million the same period last year.

Earnings Misses

AZZ Q4 Adj $0.98, Inline, Sales $351.88M Miss $368.55M Estimate

AZZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.67 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.81 by 17.28 percent.

AZZ Q4 2025 GAAP EPS $0.67 Misses $0.81 Estimate

U.S. stock futures fell on Monday, following a holiday-shortened week that ended with a mixed performance on Thursday. Major benchmark indices were trading lower in the premarket session.
Chinese Ministry of Commerce <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44891949/chinese-commerce-ministry-pledges-retaliation-against-countries-isolating-beijing-with-us-at-the-expense-of-china">warned its trading partners</a> of retaliation in case of Beijing&#8217;s isolation by the U.S. "It should be pointed out in particular that China firmly opposes any party reaching a deal at the expense of China's interests," said the Ministry spokesperson, according to a translated version of the statement.
If the trading partners try to isolate Beijing, "China will never accept it and will resolutely take countermeasures in a reciprocal manner."
Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.36% while the two-year bond was at 3.75%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>&#8216;s projections show markets pricing an 89% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its May meeting.
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<td>-0.91%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, fell in premarket on Monday. The SPY was down 1.07% to $520.79, while the QQQ declined 1.17% to $438.87, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
While several S&amp;P 500 sectors posted gains on Thursday, led by energy, consumer staples, and real estate, the broader U.S. market mostly closed lower.
The Dow Jones marked its third consecutive day of losses. All major indices finished the shortened week in the red, pressured by steep declines in technology and health care.
The downturn was largely influenced by declines in information technology stocks like Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), down around 3%, and health care stocks like UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>), which plummeted over 22% after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/04/44869920/unitedhealth-ceo-says-high-cost-of-us-health-care-simply-not-sustainable">disappointing earnings</a> and guidance.
Meanwhile, Eli Lilly And Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) soared over 14% on positive weight-loss drug trial data.
Economic data from Thursday showed a decline in housing starts, a drop in jobless claims, and a sharp contraction in the Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index.
By Thursday&#8217;s market close, the S&amp;P 500 had fallen 14.1% from its record high of 6,147.43. The Dow Jones was down 13.15% from its 52-week peak, and the Nasdaq 100 had dropped 17.84% from its high.
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<td>-0.13%</td>
<td>16,286.45</td>
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<td>0.13%</td>
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<td>-1.33%</td>
<td>39,142.23</td>
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<td>0.92%</td>
<td>1,880.62</td>
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Insights From Analysts:
According to the data shared by Ryan Detrick from Carson Research, &#8220;the best and worst days tend to occur near the same time.&#8221;
He cautioned the investors with a graph of best and worst days and said, &#8220;So once again, if you sell after the worst days, odds are the best days are right around the corner.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Here&#39;s another way to show that the best and worst days tend to occur near the same time. So once again, if you sell after the worst days, odds are the best days are right around the corner. <a href="https://t.co/Kv1NLDbEUe">pic.twitter.com/Kv1NLDbEUe</a>
&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1914151166998462480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Detrick also highlighted that after recent corrections, the S&amp;P 500&#8217;s advance/decline line has held in surprisingly well. He highlighted that the ratio was well above its January lows.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">One potential positive is the S&amp;P 500&#39;s advance/decline line has held in surprisingly well. Yes, price made new lows, but the A/D line is still well above the January lows. &#x1f914; <a href="https://t.co/pBOGHx18Yg">pic.twitter.com/pBOGHx18Yg</a>
&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1914147677635326079?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Meanwhile, Katusa Research underscored in an X post that the market is &#8220;approaching bubble territory,&#8221; as the S&amp;P 500 Shiller CAPE ratio, or the cyclically adjusted price-to-earnings ratio, was nearly twice its historical average of 17.58.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Shiller CAPE: Approaching Bubble Territory The Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-Earnings ratio (made by Robert Shiller) smooths out short-term earnings fluctuations By using 10 years of inflation-adjusted earnings. The current CAPE ratio stands at 34.97, more than double its… <a href="https://t.co/qgmkFxkP09">pic.twitter.com/qgmkFxkP09</a>
&mdash; Katusa Research (@KatusaResearch) <a href="https://twitter.com/KatusaResearch/status/1912948966070894869?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/04/44892375/dean-of-valuation-aswath-damodaran-warns-buying-the-dip-akin-to-catching-a-falling-">&#8216;Dean Of Valuation,&#8217; Aswath Damodaran</a>, also cautioned investors against the simplistic interpretation of "buying the dip" in his latest blog post.
Damodaran warned that &#8220;buying the dip&#8221; can be like &#8220;catching a falling knife,&#8221; as an initial decline might precede a much steeper and prolonged sell-off. Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, Damodaran outlines several distinct paths for contrarian investors:
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<li>The Value Contrarian: This investor seeks out fundamentally undervalued companies that have been unfairly punished by the market. Their focus is on intrinsic value, patiently waiting for the market to recognize the discrepancy between price and worth. Buying the dip for a value contrarian involves identifying fundamentally sound companies whose temporary price decline offers an even more attractive entry point.</li>
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<li>The Sentiment Contrarian: This investor bets against prevailing market sentiment, often buying when fear and pessimism are rampant. They believe that markets tend to overreact, creating opportunities to profit from the eventual correction. For this type, buying the dip is about capitalizing on widespread panic, assuming the underlying fundamentals are not severely compromised.</li>
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<li>The Catalyst-Driven Contrarian: This investor looks for companies facing temporary setbacks or negative news that they believe will eventually be resolved. They buy in anticipation of a specific catalyst that will trigger a positive re-evaluation by the market. Buying the dip here is a calculated bet on a turnaround or the dissipation of current concerns.</li>
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See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-trade-futures">How to Trade Futures </a>
Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on this week:
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<li>On Monday, March&#8217;s data on the U.S. leading economic indicators will be released by 10:00 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>On Tuesday, Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker will speak at 9:30 a.m., Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari will speak at 2:00 p.m., and Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin will speak at 2:30 p.m. ET.</li>
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<li>On Wednesday, Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee will speak at 9:00 a.m., whereas St. Louis Fed President Alberton Musalem and Fed Governor Christopher Waller speak after that at 9:30 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>April&#8217;s S&amp;P flash U.S. services and manufacturing PMI will be announced by 9:45 a.m., and new home sales data for March will be out by 10:00 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>Fed Beige Book will be out by 2:00 p.m., and Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack will speak at 6:30 p.m. ET.</li>
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<li>Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic will speak at 7:40 p.m. ET.</li>
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<li>On Thursday, initial jobless claims for the week ended April 19, along with March&#8217;s durable-goods orders data, will be out by 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>Existing home sales for March will be released by 10:00 a.m., and Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari will speak again at 5:00 p.m. ET.</li>
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<li>On Friday, April&#8217;s final consumer sentiment data will be announced by 10:00 a.m. ET.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Comerica Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMA#NYSE">CMA</a>) rose 0.19% in premarket on Monday as it is expected to report earnings before the opening bell. Analysts expect a quarterly earnings of $1.13 per share on revenue of $831.34 million.</li>
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<li>AZZ Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) declined 2.47% as Wall Street expects it to report earnings of 98 cents per share on revenue of $368.55 billion after the closing bell.</li>
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<li>Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) jumped 2.90% after reporting stronger-than-expected first-quarter financial results after the closing bell on Thursday. The company said it expects second-quarter revenue of $11.04 billion and earnings per share of $6.61.</li>
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<li>Minerals Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTX#NYSE">MTX</a>) dropped 3.28% after issuing preliminary results for the first quarter, expecting revenue of $492 million for the quarter.</li>
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<li>HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIVE#NASDAQ">HIVE</a>) advanced 4.03% after announcing the completion of the first 100 MW infrastructure in Paraguay.</li>
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<li>SHF Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHFS#NASDAQ">SHFS</a>) zoomed 71.30% after it partnered with FundCanna to provide compliant banking and accessible credit facilities to cannabis-related businesses nationwide.</li>
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<li>Vincerx Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VINC#NASDAQ">VINC</a>) slumped 47.27% as it announced its intention to delist from Nasdaq and deregister with the SEC after receiving a non-compliance notice from Nasdaq on April 14.</li>
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<li>Thunder Power Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIEV#NASDAQ">AIEV</a>) plunged 26.78% after Western Capital Resources completed its tender offer on April 17, accepting 680,087 shares or 7.7% of the former&#8217;s outstanding shares, exceeding its initial target and accommodating all valid tenders.</li>
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<li>Snow Lake Resources Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LITM#NASDAQ">LITM</a>) lost 26.32% as it announced an update on its share repurchase program without disclosing the exact number of shares repurchased, using its corporate funds for buyback.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading lower in the early New York session by 2.67% to hover around $62.30 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar advanced 2.007% to hover around $3,394.03 per ounce. Its fresh record high stood at $3,396.57 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was lower by 1.30% at the 97.9410 level.
Asian markets advanced on Wednesday, except Japan's Nikkei 225 index. India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, China&#8217;s CSI 300, Australia's ASX 200, and South Korea's Kospi index ended higher. European markets were mostly lower in early trade.
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<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• MainStreet Bancshares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNSB#NASDAQ">MNSB</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.21 per share on revenue of $17.21 million. 
• HBT Finl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HBT#NASDAQ">HBT</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.56 per share on revenue of $57.31 million. 
• Comerica (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMA#NYSE">CMA</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.13 per share on revenue of $831.34 million. 
• Yunji (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YJ#NASDAQ">YJ</a>) is expected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Dynex Cap (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DX#NYSE">DX</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.37 per share on revenue of $11.41 million. 
• Washington Trust Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WASH#NASDAQ">WASH</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.63 per share on revenue of $53.16 million. 
• Bank of Hawaii (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOH#NYSE">BOH</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.89 per share on revenue of $169.27 million. 
• Guaranty Bancshares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNTY#NYSE">GNTY</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.71 per share on revenue of $31.10 million. 
• Capital City Bank Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCBG#NASDAQ">CCBG</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.74 per share on revenue of $59.75 million. 
• Addex Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADXN#NASDAQ">ADXN</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• Western Alliance (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAL#NYSE">WAL</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.78 per share on revenue of $791.97 million. 
• Equity Lifestyle Props (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELS#NYSE">ELS</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.83 per share on revenue of $399.02 million. 
• SmartFinancial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMBK#NYSE">SMBK</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.55 per share on revenue of $46.23 million. 
• Servisfirst Bancshares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFBS#NYSE">SFBS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.18 per share on revenue of $134.10 million. 
• Home Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HBCP#NASDAQ">HBCP</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.14 per share on revenue of $30.90 million. 
• Trustco Bank (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRST#NASDAQ">TRST</a>) is projected to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• AZZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.98 per share on revenue of $367.78 million. 
• Metropolitan Bank Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCB#NYSE">MCB</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.56 per share on revenue of $68.40 million. 
• Hexcel (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HXL#NYSE">HXL</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.43 per share on revenue of $478.67 million. 
• Zions Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZION#NASDAQ">ZION</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.18 per share on revenue of $795.15 million. 
• AGNC Investment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NASDAQ">AGNC</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.40 per share on revenue of $436.71 million. 
• WR Berkley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRB#NYSE">WRB</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.04 per share on revenue of $3.02 billion. 
• Cathay General (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CATY#NASDAQ">CATY</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.95 per share on revenue of $186.16 million. 
• Wintrust Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WTFC#NASDAQ">WTFC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $2.49 per share on revenue of $643.83 million. 
• Calix (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALX#NYSE">CALX</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.13 per share on revenue of $206.98 million. 
• Cadence Bank (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CADE#NYSE">CADE</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.64 per share on revenue of $451.05 million. 
• Flexsteel Industries (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLXS#NASDAQ">FLXS</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.81 per share on revenue of $109.47 million. 
• BOK Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOKF#NASDAQ">BOKF</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.99 per share on revenue of $520.72 million. 
• Medpace Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MEDP#NASDAQ">MEDP</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $3.09 per share on revenue of $540.55 million. 
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