20 stocks of companies expected to put up numbers to back investors’ new ‘growth mindset’

• 20 stocks of companies that have put up excellent numbers this earnings season, including a surprise

  It’s a good sign when a company can increase sales rapidly while also maintaining pricing power and improving efficiency.
  
  MarketWatch - Feb. 13

• This footwear company’s stock is tumbling. Here’s what’s behind the 20% downturn.

  Wolverine World Wide’s CEO says the company is not yet at ‘full potential’ as it pushes ahead with transformation plan.
  
  MarketWatch - 1d

• Etsy stock tumbles on revenue miss as company reports drop in number of goods sold

  Etsy, which is known for selling artisan and handcrafted goods, is facing heightened competition from Chinese online retailers Temu, Shein and TikTok Shop.
  
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• Hertz’s stock slammed by wider-than-expected loss after company sold off 30,000 EVs

  The company is developing a “comprehensive strategy that will enable us to operate more efficiently.” That means fewer electric vehicles.
  
  MarketWatch - Feb. 13

• Barnes puts up 18, UTEP defeats New Mexico State 66-63

  Led by Devon Barnes' 18 points, the UTEP Miners defeated the New Mexico State Aggies 66-63
  
  ABC News - Feb. 9
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  Number of UK first-time buyers rose by 20% in 2024

  Halifax data points to impact of easing borrowing costs although affordability challenges remain
  
  Financial Times - 6d

• Burger King’s parent company sees growth driven by international markets

  Restaurant Brands International also reported a same-restaurant sales beat for Burger King, marking the chain’s first such beat in six quarters.
  
  MarketWatch - Feb. 12
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  Executives at private prison firm say they expect 'significant growth'

  Executives at the private prison firm CoreCivic say they anticipate the Trump administration's policies will lead to "the most significant growth" in the firm's history.
  
  ABC News - Feb. 12

• UK economy ekes out 0.1% growth in the fourth quarter, beating expectations

  The U.K. economy grew by 0.1% in the fourth quarter, beating expectations, after recording zero growth in the previous three months.
  
  CNBC - Feb. 13

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