Today's Stock Market News & Events: 10/23/2020

• Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:ALK) provides passenger and cargo air transportation services. Alaska Air reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.
  • Earnings per share decreased 222.81% year over year to ($3.23), which missed the estimate of ($3.01). Revenue of $701,000,000 declined by 70.66% from the same period last year, which beat the estimate of $678,200,000.

• Allegion plc (NYSE:ALLE) manufactures and sells mechanical and electronic security products and solutions worldwide. Allegion reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.
  • Earnings per share were up 13.61% year over year to $1.67, which beat the estimate of $1.19. Revenue of $728,400,000 decreased by 2.66% year over year, which beat the estimate of $666,040,000.

• AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (NYSE:AB) is a publicly owned investment manager. AllianceBernstein reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.

• American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) operates as a network air carrier. We evaluated the long-term value of AAL stock yesterday, while options traders were going wild for AAL stock. American Airlines reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.
  • Earnings per share decreased 490.14% over the past year to ($5.54), which beat the estimate of ($5.88). Revenue of $3,173,000,000 declined by 73.36% from the same period last year, which beat the estimate of $2,760,000,000.

• American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEP) is an electric public utility holding company. American Electric reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.
  • Earnings per share rose 0.68% over the past year to $1.47, which beat the estimate of $1.45. Revenue of $4,100,000,000 decreased by 4.65% from the same period last year, which missed the estimate of $4,410,000,000.

• Arch Resources, Inc. (NYSE:ARCH) produces and sells thermal and metallurgical coal from surface and underground mines. Arch reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.

• AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) provides telecommunication, media, and technology services worldwide. While T stock saw a modest dip earlier this month, we still mark it as a must-own dividend stock. AT&T reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.
  • Earnings per share were down 19.15% year over year to $0.76, which were in line with the estimate of $0.76. Revenue of $42,340,000,000 decreased by 5.04% year over year, which beat the estimate of $41,610,000,000.

• Banc of California (NYSE:BANC) operates as the bank holding company for Banc of California, National Association. Banc of California reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.
  • Earnings per share rose 153.33% year over year to $0.24, which beat the estimate of $0.15. Revenue of $55,855,000 declined by 5.19% from the same period last year, which missed the estimate of $59,060,000.

• Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) manufactures, fabricates, and distributes specialty metals worldwide. Carpenter Tech reported its fourth-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.

• Chart Industries (NASDAQ:GTLS) manufactures and sells engineered equipment for the energy and industrial gas industries worldwide. Chart Industries reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.
  • Earnings per share were up 3.90% year over year to $0.80, which beat the estimate of $0.62. Revenue of $273,200,000 decreased by 23.64% from the same period last year, which missed the estimate of $301,380,000.

• Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:CHKP) develops, markets, and supports a range of products and services for IT security worldwide. Check Point Software reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.
  • Earnings per share increased 13.89% year over year to $1.64, which beat the estimate of $1.53. Revenue of $509,000,000 up by 3.69% year over year, which beat the estimate of $504,060,000.

• Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTXS) provides workspace, networking, and professional services worldwide. Citrix Systems reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.
  • Earnings per share fell 9.21% year over year to $1.38, which beat the estimate of $1.24. Revenue of $767,170,000 up by 4.68% year over year, which beat the estimate of $758,690,000.

• The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) manufactures, markets, and sells various nonalcoholic beverages worldwide. KO stock was flat ahead of quarterly earnings on Wednesday. Coca-Cola reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.
  • Earnings per share decreased 1.79% year over year to $0.55, which beat the estimate of $0.46. Revenue of $8,652,000,000 declined by 8.99% year over year, which beat the estimate of $8,350,000,000.

• Danaher Corporation (NYSE:DHR) designs, manufactures, and markets professional, medical, industrial, and commercial products and services. Danaher reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.
  • Earnings per share increased 48.28% over the past year to $1.72, which beat the estimate of $1.36. Revenue of $5,883,000,000 rose by 16.80% year over year, which beat the estimate of $5,510,000,000.

• Dow Inc. (NYSE:DOW) provides various materials science solutions for consumer care, infrastructure, and packaging markets. Dow reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.
  • Earnings per share fell 45.05% over the past year to $0.50, which beat the estimate of $0.33. Revenue of $9,712,000,000 decreased by 9.77% year over year, which beat the estimate of $9,520,000,000.

• East West Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE:EWBC) operates as the bank holding company for East West Bank. East West Banc reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.

• Entegris, Inc. (NYSE:ENTG) develops, manufactures, and supplies micro-contamination control products, specialty chemicals, and advanced materials handling solutions. Entegris reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.
  • Earnings per share were up 34.00% over the past year to $0.67, which beat the estimate of $0.63. Revenue of $480,987,000 up by 22.03% year over year, which beat the estimate of $461,780,000.

• EQT Corporation (NYSE:EQT) operates as a natural gas production company in the United States. EQT Corp. reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.
  • Earnings per share fell 150.00% year over year to ($0.15), which beat the estimate of ($0.24). Revenue of $172,127,000 declined by 81.91% year over year, which missed the estimate of $844,650,000.

• Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:FITB) operates as a diversified financial services company in the United States. Fifth Third reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.
  • Earnings per share rose 13.33% year over year to $0.85, which beat the estimate of $0.60. Revenue of $1,895,000,000 decreased by 4.58% from the same period last year, which beat the estimate of $1,860,000,000.

• First American Financial Corporation (NYSE:FAF) provides financial services. First American Financial reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.
  • Earnings per share fell 20.12% year over year to $1.31, which beat the estimate of $1.27. Revenue of $1,914,000,000 up by 14.54% year over year, which beat the estimate of $1,640,000,000.

• Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE:FCX) mines mineral properties in North America, South America, and Indonesia. We found plenty of opportunity with FCX stock in September. Freeport-McMoRan reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.

• Genuine Parts Company (NYSE:GPC) distributes automotive replacement parts, industrial parts and materials, and business products. Genuine Parts reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.

• W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) distributes maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) products and services. Grainger reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.

• Herc Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HRI) operates as an equipment rental supplier. Herc Holdings reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.
  • Earnings per share decreased 8.78% over the past year to $1.35, which beat the estimate of $0.80. Revenue of $456,700,000 decreased by 10.12% from the same period last year, which beat the estimate of $427,860,000.

• Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (NYSE:HBAN) operates as a holding company for The Huntington National Bank. Huntington Bancshares reported its second-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.
  • Earnings per share fell 20.59% over the past year to $0.27, which beat the estimate of $0.25. Revenue of $1,247,000,000 higher by 4.97% year over year, which beat the estimate of $1,230,000,000.

• Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE:KMB) manufactures and markets personal care and consumer tissue products worldwide. KMB stock brushed off bullish coverage last week. Kimberly-Clark reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.
  • Earnings per share fell 6.52% over the past year to $1.72, which missed the estimate of $1.75. Revenue of $4,683,000,000 up by 0.93% year over year, which beat the estimate of $4,580,000,000.

• Lindsay Corporation (NYSE:LNN) provides water management and road infrastructure products and services. Lindsay Corp reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.

• M&T Bank Corporation (NYSE:MTB) operates as the holding company for Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company; and Wilmington Trust, National Association. M&T Bank reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.
  • Earnings per share fell 21.43% over the past year to $2.75, which beat the estimate of $2.60. Revenue of $1,464,000,000 decreased by 6.03% year over year, which beat the estimate of $1,460,000,000.

• Materion Corporation (NYSE:MTRN) manufactures and sells advanced engineered materials. Materion reported its second-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.
  • Earnings per share fell 32.10% over the past year to $0.55, which beat the estimate of $0.51. Revenue of $287,171,000 decreased by 6.15% from the same period last year, which beat the estimate of $281,700,000.

• Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) operates as a security company. Northrop Grumman reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.
  • Earnings per share were up 7.29% year over year to $5.89, which beat the estimate of $5.64. Revenue of $9,083,000,000 up by 7.17% from the same period last year, which beat the estimate of $8,860,000,000.

• Nucor Corporation (NYSE:NUE) manufactures and sells steel and steel products. Nucor reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.

• Old Republic International Corporation (NYSE:ORI) engages in the insurance underwriting and related services business. Old Republic will reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.

• Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (NYSE:PTEN) provides onshore contract drilling services. Patterson-UTI reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.
  • Earnings per share fell 122.22% year over year to ($0.60), which beat the estimate of ($0.62). Revenue of $207,141,000 decreased by 65.39% year over year, which beat the estimate of $196,100,000.

• Penske Auto, Inc. (NYSE:PAG) is a diversified transportation services company. Penske Auto reported its second-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.
  • Earnings per share were up 102.11% year over year to $2.87, which beat the estimate of $1.56. Revenue of $5,972,000,000 rose by 0.07% from the same period last year, which beat the estimate of $5,500,000,000.

• Pool Corporation (NYSE:POOL) distributes swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related leisure products. Pool reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.
  • Earnings per share increased 38.97% year over year to $2.71, which beat the estimate of $2.18. Revenue of $1,139,000,000 higher by 26.77% year over year, which beat the estimate of $1,000,000,000.

• PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE:PHM) primarily engages in the homebuilding business in the United States. PulteGroup reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.
  • Earnings per share rose 32.67% over the past year to $1.34, which beat the estimate of $1.12. Revenue of $2,955,000,000 higher by 9.04% from the same period last year, which beat the estimate of $2,730,000,000.

• Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE:DGX) provides diagnostic testing, information, and services. Near the start of last quarter, surging COVID-19 testing volume pushed  DGX stock higher. Quest Diagnostics reported its second-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.
  • Earnings per share were up 144.89% year over year to $4.31, which beat the estimate of $3.73. Revenue of $2,786,000,000 rose by 42.43% from the same period last year, which beat the estimate of $2,730,000,000.

• Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (NYSE:RS) operates as a metals service center company. Reliance Steel reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.
  • Earnings per share decreased 21.76% year over year to $1.87, which beat the estimate of $1.50. Revenue of $2,085,600,000 decreased by 22.35% year over year, which missed the estimate of $2,130,000,000.

• Rogers Communication Inc. (NYSE:RCI) operates as a communications and media company in Canada. Rogers reported its second-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.
  • Earnings per share fell 10.00% over the past year to $0.81, which beat the estimate of $0.60. Revenue of $2,751,000,000 decreased by 3.58% year over year, which missed the estimate of $2,760,000,000.

• Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:SIRI) provides satellite radio services on a subscription fee basis in the United States. SIRI stock plummeted amid C-suite shakeup last month. Sirius XM reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.
  • Earnings per share increased 20.00% year over year to $0.06, which beat the estimate of $0.05. Revenue of $2,025,000,000 up by 0.70% year over year, which beat the estimate of $1,940,000,000.

• Snap-On Incorporated (NYSE:SNA) manufactures and markets tools, equipment, diagnostics, and repair information and systems solutions. Snap-On reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.
  • Earnings per share increased 10.81% over the past year to $3.28, which beat the estimate of $2.16. Revenue of $941,600,000 up by 4.41% year over year, which beat the estimate of $806,170,000.

• Sonoco Products Company (NYSE:SON) manufactures and sells industrial and consumer packaging products. Sonoco Products reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.
  • Earnings per share were down 11.34% over the past year to $0.86, which beat the estimate of $0.82. Revenue of $1,312,000,000 decreased by 3.10% from the same period last year, which missed the estimate of $1,320,000,000.

• Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE:LUV) operates a passenger airline that provides scheduled air transportation services. LUV stock took off earlier after its union submitted a pay cut request. Southwest Air reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.
  • Earnings per share were down 268.64% year over year to ($1.99), which beat the estimate of ($2.35). Revenue of $1,793,000,000 declined by 68.20% year over year, which beat the estimate of $1,700,000,000.

• STMicroelectronics N.V. (NYSE:STM) develops, manufactures, and markets semiconductor products. A reliable bull signal flashed for STM stock mid-quarter. STMicroelectronics reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.
  • Earnings per share were down 23.53% over the past year to $0.26, which missed the estimate of $0.28. Revenue of $2,666,000,000 rose by 4.43% year over year, which beat the estimate of $2,640,000,000.

• TAL Education Group (NYSE:TAL) provides K-12 after-school tutoring services in the People's Republic of China. TAL Education reported its second-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.
  • Earnings per share rose 300.00% year over year to $0.08, which missed the estimate of $0.12. Revenue of $1,103,000,000 higher by 17.76% from the same period last year, which missed the estimate of $1,130,000,000.

• Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ:TSCO) operates rural lifestyle retail stores in the United States. Tractor Supply reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.
  • Earnings per share were up 55.77% over the past year to $1.62, which beat the estimate of $1.33. Revenue of $2,607,000,000 up by 31.40% from the same period last year, which beat the estimate of $2,390,000,000.

• TRI Pointe Homes, Inc. (NYSE:TPH) engages in the design, construction, and sale of single-family detached and attached homes in the United States. TRI Pointe Homes reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.

• Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) engages in the railroad business in the United States. Union Pacific reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.

• Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO) manufactures and sells transportation fuels and petrochemical products. Valero Energy reported its first-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.
  • Earnings per share fell 178.38% year over year to ($1.16), which beat the estimate of ($1.37). Revenue of $15,809,000,000 declined by 41.98% from the same period last year, which missed the estimate of $16,550,000,000.

• Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ:VLY) operates as the holding company for the Valley National Bank. Valley National reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.

• Watsco, Inc. (NYSE:WSO) distributes air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration equipment. Watsco reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.
  • Earnings per share rose 25.45% year over year to $2.76, which beat the estimate of $2.47. Revenue of $1,537,000,000 up by 10.18% from the same period last year, which beat the estimate of $1,510,000,000.

• Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE:WBS) operates as the holding company for Webster Bank, National Association. Webster Financial reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.
  • Earnings per share were down 45.71% year over year to $0.57, which beat the estimate of $0.51. Revenue of $224,407,000 declined by 7.19% year over year, which missed the estimate of $230,990,000.

• West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST) manufactures and sells containment and delivery systems for injectable drugs and healthcare products. West Pharmaceuticals reported its third-quarter earnings before the bell yesterday.
  • Earnings per share increased 45.57% over the past year to $1.15, which beat the estimate of $0.99. Revenue of $548,000,000 rose by 20.15% from the same period last year, which beat the estimate of $510,140,000.

• Ameris Bancorp (NASDAQ:ABCB) operates as the bank holding company for Ameris Bank. Ameris Bancorp reported its third-quarter earnings after the market closed on Thursday.
  • Earnings per share rose 70.41% over the past year to $1.67, which beat the estimate of $0.89. Revenue of $321,556,000 up by 42.43% from the same period last year, which beat the estimate of $269,860,000.

• Associated Banc-Corp (NASDAQ:ASB) is a bank holding company. Associated Banc-Corp reported its second-quarter earnings after the market closed on Thursday.
  • Earnings per share were down 52.00% over the past year to $0.24, which beat the estimate of $0.20. Revenue of $257,695,000 declined by 16.12% from the same period last year, which missed the estimate of $269,350,000.

• Bank OZK (NASDAQ:OZK) provides various retail and commercial banking services. Bank OZK reported its third-quarter earnings after the market closed on Thursday.
  • Earnings per share were up 3.70% over the past year to $0.84, which beat the estimate of $0.58. Revenue of $251,333,000 up by 2.49% from the same period last year, which beat the estimate of $244,300,000.

• BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ:BJRI) owns and operates casual dining restaurants in the United States. BJ’s Restaurants reported its third-quarter earnings after the market closed on Thursday.
  • Earnings per share were down 309.52% over the past year to ($0.44), which beat the estimate of ($0.71). Revenue of $198,887,000 decreased by 28.65% from the same period last year, which beat the estimate of $182,960,000.

• The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE:SAM) produces and sells alcohol beverages primarily in the United States. After a bull note in August, SAM stock is up over 125% year-over-year. Boston Beer reported its third-quarter earnings after the market closed on Thursday.
  • Earnings per share rose 81.84% year over year to $6.51, which beat the estimate of $4.50. Revenue of $492,792,000 rose by 30.21% year over year, which missed the estimate of $520,870,000.

• Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) operates as the financial services holding company for the Capital One Bank (USA), National Association; and Capital One, National Association. Capital One reported its second-quarter earnings after the market closed on Thursday.
  • Earnings per share were up 52.11% over the past year to $5.05, which beat the estimate of $2.01. Revenue of $7,381,000,000 up by 6.06% from the same period last year, which beat the estimate of $6,700,000,000.

• CoreLogic, Inc. (NYSE:CLGX) provides property information, insight, analytics, and data-enabled solutions. CoreLogic reported its second-quarter earnings after the market closed on Thursday.
  • Earnings per share increased 47.56% year over year to $1.21, which missed the estimate of $1.24. Revenue of $436,727,000 decreased by 4.84% from the same period last year, which missed the estimate of $526,270,000.

• DMC Global Inc. (NYSE:BOOM) engages in technical product and process businesses. DMC Global reported its third-quarter earnings after the market closed on Thursday.
  • Earnings per share decreased 91.11% over the past year to $0.08, which beat the estimate of ($0.09). Revenue of $55,281,000 declined by 44.77% year over year, which beat the estimate of $46,500,000.

• eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ:EHTH) provides private health insurance exchange services. eHealth reported its third-quarter earnings after the market closes today.
  • Earnings per share were up 16.28% year over year to ($0.36), which beat the estimate of ($0.58). Revenue of $94,284,000 up by 34.86% from the same period last year, which beat the estimate of $87,350,000.

• Employers Holdings (NYSE:EIG) operates in the commercial property and casualty insurance industry. Employers Holdings reported its second-quarter earnings after the market closed on Thursday.

• First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) operates as the bank holding company for First Financial Bank. First Financial reported its third-quarter earnings after the market closed on Thursday.
  • Earnings per share were down 21.43% year over year to $0.44, which beat the estimate of $0.37. Revenue of $161,679,000 rose by 4.53% year over year, which beat the estimate of $155,520,000.

• Hilltop Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HTH) provides banking and financial products and services. Hilltop Holdings reported its third-quarter earnings after the market closed on Thursday.

• Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) designs, manufactures, and sells essential technologies for the cloud, smart, and connected devices worldwide. Last month, INTC stock was on the rise after receiving license to supply Huawei. And, just this week, INTC stock was back in focus after billion-dollar memory business sale. Intel reported its second-quarter earnings after the market closed on Thursday.
  • Earnings per share fell 21.83% year over year to $1.11, which beat the estimate of $1.10. Revenue of $18,333,000,000 declined by 4.47% year over year, which beat the estimate of $18,220,000,000.

• Limelight Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:LLNW) provides content delivery and related services. Limelight Networks reported its second-quarter earnings after the market closed on Thursday.
  • Earnings per share were down 200.00% year over year to ($0.01), which missed the estimate of $0.02. Revenue of $59,243,000 higher by 15.44% year over year, which beat the estimate of $58,940,000.

• Manhattan Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ:MANH) develops, sells, deploys, services, and maintains software solutions. Manhattan Associates reported its second-quarter earnings after the market closed on Thursday.
  • Earnings per share increased 0.00% year over year to $0.51, which beat the estimate of $0.39. Revenue of $149,757,000 decreased by 7.71% year over year, which beat the estimate of $138,870,000.

• Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) is a children's entertainment company. Mattel reported its third-quarter earnings after the market closed on Thursday.
  • Earnings per share were up 265.38% year over year to $0.95, which beat the estimate of $0.38. Revenue of $1,632,000,000 up by 10.12% year over year, which beat the estimate of $1,460,000,000.

• NextGen Healthcare, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXGN) provides ambulatory-focused healthcare software and services solutions. NextGen Healthcare reported its third-quarter earnings after the market closed on Thursday.
  • Earnings per share rose 25.00% year over year to $0.30, which beat the estimate of $0.20. Revenue of $140,002,000 up by 4.28% from the same period last year, which beat the estimate of $133,040,000.

• People's United Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:PBCT) operates as the bank holding company for People's United Bank, National Association. People's United Financial reported its third-quarter earnings after the market closed on Thursday.
  • Earnings per share were flat 0.00% over the past year to $0.34, which beat the estimate of $0.29. Revenue of $492,500,000 up by 8.31% from the same period last year, which missed the estimate of $506,120,000.

• Robert Half International Inc. (NASDAQ:RHI) provides staffing and risk consulting services. Robert Half reported its third-quarter earnings after the market closed on Thursday.
  • Earnings per share decreased 33.66% over the past year to $0.67, which beat the estimate of $0.58. Revenue of $1,190,000,000 declined by 23.32% year over year, which beat the estimate of $1,170,000,000.

• Seagate Technology plc (NASDAQ:STX) provides data storage technology and solutions. Seagate Tech reported its third-quarter earnings after the market closed on Thursday.
  • Earnings per share fell 9.71% year over year to $0.93, which beat the estimate of $0.88. Revenue of $2,314,000,000 decreased by 10.24% from the same period last year, which missed the estimate of $2,340,000,000.

• SVB Financial Group (NASDAQ:SIVB) is a diversified financial services company. SVB Financial Group reported its third-quarter earnings after the market closed on Thursday.

• VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) provides domain name registry services and Internet infrastructure that enables Internet navigation. VeriSign reported its third-quarter earnings after the market closed on Thursday.
  • Earnings per share were down 5.88% over the past year to $1.28, which beat the estimate of $1.25. Revenue of $317,879,000 higher by 3.07% from the same period last year, which beat the estimate of $316,140,000.

• Vicor Corporation (NASDAQ:VICR) designs, develops, manufactures, and markets modular power components and power systems for converting electrical power. Vicor reported its third-quarter earnings after the market closed on Thursday.
  • Earnings per share fell 7.14% year over year to $0.13, which beat the estimate of $0.08. Revenue of $78,112,000 up by 10.37% year over year, which beat the estimate of $73,700,000.

• Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) operates as the holding company for Western Alliance Bank. Western Alliance reported its third-quarter earnings after the market closed on Thursday.

Looking ahead, next week kicks off with the Chicago Fed national activity index as well as new home sales data for September set to be released on Monday. On the earnings docket for Monday will be Beyond Meat (BYND), Chegg (CHGG), HCA (HCA), and Twilio (TWLO). Investors have a great deal to look forward to this coming pre-election week in addition to it being the middle of earnings season, with consumer data, housing data, and gross domestic product (GDP) all due out. 

Remember, all earnings and economic dates listed here are tentative and subject to change. Please check with each company's respective website for official reporting dates.