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Evercore's (EVR) first-quarter earnings reflect an improvement in revenues, as well as a decline in provisions. However, elevated expenses pose near-term concerns.

Advanced Micro Devices' (AMD) first-quarter 2024 results are expected to benefit from an improved PC market and a strong footprint in the data center market.

Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.

International Paper's (IP) Q1 earnings decline year over year, reflecting a dip in corrugated packaging volumes and lower prices.

Whirlpool (WHR) Q1 results reflect strong gains in Latin America and Asia regions, as well as solid Global SDA performance, driven by a rise in market share and benefits from cost-saving actions.

Texas Instrument's (TXN) first-quarter 2024 results reflect the impacts of widespread weakness in various end markets on the Analog segment.

Franklin Street Properties has extended all of its near-term debt maturities to 2026, and repaid $102 million of debt in February. The REIT is trading at a material discount to a disposition value of $837 million. FSP's value proposition has improved with a healthier maturity schedule, potential Fed rate cuts, and a low multiple to its annualized fourth-quarter FFO.

​​​Inflation is here to stay. While down from the historically high levels hit over the past year or so, inflation rates remain elevated and are wearing on the economy.

Merck (MRK) beats first-quarter estimates for earnings and sales. The company raises its EPS range for 2024.

Equitrans Midstream (ETRN) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.