From Nasdaq: 2025-02-21 16:09:00

Pre-market trading shows mixed results on major indexes, with Nasdaq up, S&P 500 slightly positive, Russell 2000 up, but Dow down due to UnitedHealthcare facing civil case from U.S. DOJ. Other health insurers like Humana and Cigna are also affected. Economic reports after opening bell include PMI, Consumer Sentiment, and Existing Home Sales. Questions arise about buying opportunities amid UNH sell-off.

Q4 Earnings season is wrapping up with big names like Macy’s, Home Depot, Salesforce, and NVIDIA reporting next week. NVIDIA has strong forecasts for Q4 with +61.5% earnings growth and +70.7% revenue growth. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 and trades at a PE ratio around +2. Check out Zacks Earnings Calendar for more information.

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