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Equifax Stock Jumps as Earnings Beat Forecasts – Guidance Hiked, Analysts See Upside

Equifax Stock Jumps as Earnings Beat Forecasts – Guidance Hiked, Analysts See Upside

Equifax reported Q3 adjusted earnings of $2.04 per share, beating estimates, with revenue at $1.55 billion. The company raised its full-year outlook and boosted its free cash flow target. Shares traded near $231 ahead of Oct. 21, up slightly after earnings but down 15% over the past year. Equifax also unveiled a new mortgage credit score pricing strategy to undercut FICO starting in 2026.
Fair Isaac Corp’s 2025 Surge: How a Direct‑to‑Lender Move Disrupted Credit Bureaus and Re‑Energized FICO Stock

Credit-Score Shake-Up! FICO Stock Rockets 20% on Game-Changing Strategy

FICO shares surged up to 23% in early October 2025 after launching a direct licensing model for its credit scores, bypassing credit bureaus. Q3 revenue rose 20% to $536.4 million, with net income at $181.8 million. Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion stocks fell as analysts warned of profit hits. FICO’s market cap reached $46 billion, with a trailing P/E of 69.
Wall Street Hits Record Highs as Tech Stocks Soar and Shutdown Worries Melt

Wall Street Hits Record Highs as Tech Stocks Soar and Shutdown Worries Melt

The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all closed at record highs on Oct. 2–3, led by gains in technology and AI stocks. Tesla fell 5% despite strong Q3 deliveries, while Stellantis jumped up to 8% on robust U.S. sales. A federal shutdown delayed key economic data, fueling bets on Fed rate cuts. OpenAI’s funding round implied a $500 billion valuation, boosting AI enthusiasm.

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  • US Stock Futures Edge Up Despite Weekly Loss Amid Middle East Conflict and Inflation Concerns
    March 20, 2026, 4:54 AM EDT. US stock futures rose modestly Friday, with Dow and S&P 500 contracts up 0.2% and Nasdaq 100 futures gaining 0.1%. The markets are set for a fourth straight weekly loss, pressured by rising oil prices linked to the escalating Middle East conflict. Both Dow and Nasdaq Composite are nearing correction levels, about 8% below recent highs. Brent crude futures fell 1.8% to above $106 a barrel, while WTI dropped 2% near $94, following Israel's pledge to aid US efforts to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. Fed Chair Jerome Powell's comments tempered expectations for rate cuts despite indications that one could still occur. Earnings season winds down, with GameStop and Carnival set to report next week.
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