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The Zacks Research Daily presents 16 major stock reports, including Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO), Walmart Inc. (WMT), and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD). Novo Nordisk has broad diabetes portfolios and has raised its 2023 view due to the higher demand for Ozempic and Wegovy. Walmart’s strong e-commerce operations are driving growth, while AMD is benefiting from portfolio strength and an expanding partner base. Shares of these companies have outperformed their respective industry over the past year.

Novo Nordisk has raised its 2023 outlook due to higher demand for its diabetes and obesity care drugs, while Walmart has seen an increase in market share for groceries, boosting U.S. comparable sales. AMD is expecting year-over-year growth in its Data Center and Client segments for the fourth quarter of 2023. All these companies have outperformed their respective industries over the past year.

Verizon is witnessing significant 5G adoption and fixed broadband momentum, while Caterpillar has a solid backlog and is seeing improved end-market demand. Union Pacific is focusing on shareholder-friendly measures, while Insulet is showing solid customer gains. Armstrong World is experiencing increasing sales volumes and contribution from acquisitions.

Imperial’s financial stability due to its majority owner ExxonMobil adds to the company’s optimism, Arch Resources is benefiting from its long-term contracts and the contribution from its Leer Mine, and Consolidated Water is gaining from the usage of Reverse Osmosis Technology to convert seawater. Companies like Barnes, Texas Instruments, and Regions Financial are facing challenges due to industrial segment weakness and rising costs.



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