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An education stock is soaring after integrating DeepSeek in its algorithms, a beverage major is bubbling up after strong Q4 growth, and a home improvement giant is hitting the nail on the head in terms of profits. Read on to find out more.

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What to Watch

Earnings:

• Intuit Inc. [INTU]: Aftermarket

• Workday, Inc. [WDAY]: Aftermarket

• Coupang, Inc. [CPNG]: Aftermarket

• Axon Enterprise, Inc. [AXON]: Aftermarket

• Extra Space Storage Inc. [EXR]: Aftermarket

Economic Reports:

• S&P Case-Shiller home price index (20 cities) [Dec]: 9:00 a.m.

• Consumer confidence [Feb]: 10:00 a.m.

• Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr to speak at 11:45 a.m.

• Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin to speak at 1:00 p.m.

Home Improvement

Home Depot Sees Sales Rebound But Consumer Caution Continues to Haunt Outlook

Home Depot [NYSE: HD] reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings today, marking the end of its eight-quarter streak of declining comparable sales.

However, despite the strong performance, the company issued a cautious outlook for 2025, citing ongoing pressure from high interest rates and elevated home prices.

For the quarter, Home Depot’s revenue of $39.70 billion is above analysts’ expectations of $39.16 billion.

Earnings per share are $3.02, slightly above the forecast of $3.01. Same-store sales increased by 0.8%, while U.S. comparable sales rose 1.3%, partly due to hurricane-related demand.

Shares are currently up by about 0.7% in premarket trading.

Home Depot projects modest 2.8% sales growth for the full year, with comparable sales expected to rise by about 1%. Adjusted earnings per share are forecasted to decline by roughly 2%.

CFO Richard McPhail highlighted that while consumers remain hesitant to take on large renovation projects, spending on smaller improvements has picked up.

The company saw growth in 15 of its 19 U.S. regions and across half of its merchandise categories.

Home Depot continues to expand its e-commerce efforts, with online sales rising 9% in the quarter.

The retailer also plans to open 13 new stores in 2025 and has been investing in its professional customer base, including its $18.25 billion acquisition of SRS Distribution.

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American Tower’s Q4 Revenue Hits $2.55 Billion, Earnings Surge

American Tower Corporation [NYSE: AMT] reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results today, driven by steady revenue growth and an exceptional increase in net income.

The company posted a total revenue of $2.55 billion, marking a 3.7% year-over-year increase and exceeding Wall Street estimates.

Property revenue is also up by 2.0% to $2.48 billion.

Net income dramatically surged over 9,000% to $1.23 billion, largely due to effective cost management and global expansion efforts.

Adjusted EBITDA rose by 5.1% to $1.69 billion due to operational efficiency and the company’s growing influence in mid-band deployments and early 5G upgrades across U.S., European, and emerging markets.

Free cash flow increased by 22.2% to $746 million, highlighting American Tower’s strong financial position and ability to reinvest in strategic initiatives.

Leasing activity at CoreSite, a key contributor to growth, continued to expand.

Looking ahead, the company has provided cautious but optimistic guidance for 2025.

It projects total property revenue between $9.92 billion and $10.07 billion, with a midpoint growth rate of 0.6%.

Net income is expected to rise by approximately 30.5%, while adjusted EBITDA is forecasted to increase by 1.1%.

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Beverages

Keurig Dr Pepper Posts Solid Q4 Growth, Sets Optimistic 2025 Outlook

Keurig Dr Pepper [NASDAQ: KDP] is trading 2.6% higher in premarket action today due to its Wall-Street-beating fourth-quarter earnings report.

The beverage company’s strong revenue growth, particularly in its U.S. refreshment segment, led to its net sales increasing by 10.3% to $2.4 billion.

This increase was driven by 7.5% growth in volume/mix and a 2.8% rise in pricing, fueled by strong demand for carbonated soft drinks (CSDs) and the addition of Electrolit.

However, the U.S. coffee segment reported a 2.4% decline in net sales, totaling $1.1 billion.

Despite a 1.1% rise in K-Cup pod shipments, pricing pressure led to a 3.1% drop in net price realization.

The international segment posted modest growth of 0.8%, but on a constant currency basis, sales rose 8.5%.

CEO Bob Gamgort highlighted the company’s success in gaining market share through innovation, partnerships, and acquisitions, including GHOST and C4.

He is confident that Keurig Dr Pepper can deliver a strong financial performance in 2025.

The company forecasts mid-single-digit net sales growth and high-single-digit adjusted earnings per share growth for 2025, factoring in contributions from recent acquisitions.

However, foreign currency translation is expected to create a 1% to 2% headwind.

Wah Fu Education Group Limited [WAFU] - Last Close: $1.79

Wah Fu Education Group Limited is a China-based online education company specializing in exam preparation and e-learning services.

Its shares are skyrocketing 90%+ after it announced the integration of DeepSeek’s AI technology into its learning platform.

EverQuote, Inc. [EVER] - Last Close: $20.15

EverQuote, Inc., is an online insurance marketplace that connects consumers with insurance providers using data-driven technology.

Its shares are up 24% in premarket trading after the company posted strong Q4 earnings and revenue, with its profit of $0.33 per share significantly exceeding the $0.20 estimate and its sales reaching $147.5 million, much higher than the $133.8 million projection.

Dominari Holdings Inc. [DOMH] - Last Close: $7.58

Dominari Holdings Inc. is an asset management firm that invests in artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers.

Its shares are up 18% before the opening bell after Eric Trump and Donald J. Trump Jr. each took a 6.71% stake in the company, as per its recent filings.

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Everything Else

• Zoom faces slowing growth as companies reduce remote work policies.

• Tencent, Alibaba, and ByteDance ramp up AI chip purchases amid DeepSeek’s rise.

• Bitcoin slides nearly 20% from highs as investors await the next market trigger.

• Weight-loss drug prices shift as Lilly introduces cheaper Zepbound vials for uninsured patients.

• BMO and Scotiabank expand beyond Canada as strong financial results fuel growth.

• ONEOK reports strong earnings growth and expands infrastructure investments.

• Public Storage posts 1.5% revenue increase as self-storage demand remains stable.

• Realty Income achieves solid rent recapture rates and steady dividend growth.

• Strong oil production helps Diamondback Energy deliver solid quarterly results.

• Coterra Energy expands in the Permian and Marcellus as it raises production targets.

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