Why Lattice Semiconductor Shares Are Trading Higher By Around 15%; Here Are 20 Stocks Moving Premarket
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Feb 11 2025
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Source: Benzinga
Lattice Semiconductor Performance: Lattice Semiconductor's shares rose 14.7% in pre-market trading after reporting fourth-quarter earnings of 15 cents per share, which missed estimates, but revenue of $117.41 million exceeded expectations.
Market Movements: Several stocks saw significant pre-market movements, with Ocean Biomedical gaining 86%, while Fluence Energy fell 35% following disappointing financial results.
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Wall Street analysts forecast PSX stock price to fall
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Moderate Buy
Current: 178.840
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132.40
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Current: 178.840
Low
110.00
Averages
132.40
High
162.00
About PSX
Phillips 66 is a diversified and integrated downstream energy provider that manufactures, transports and markets products. The Company's Midstream segment provides crude oil and refined petroleum product transportation, terminating and processing services, as well as natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGL) transportation, storage, fractionation, gathering, processing and marketing services. Its Chemicals segment consists of its 50% equity investment in Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC, which manufactures and markets petrochemicals and plastics on a worldwide basis. Its Refining segment refines crude oil and other feedstocks into petroleum products, such as gasoline, distillates, including aviation fuels. Its Marketing and Specialties segment purchases for resale and markets refined products, mainly in the United States and Europe. Its Renewable Fuels segment processes renewable feedstocks into renewable products at the Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex and at its Humber Refinery.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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- Economic Data: US MBA mortgage applications fell by 2.2% for the week ending July 3, with the purchase mortgage sub-index down 0.6% and the refinancing sub-index down 4.1%, reflecting the negative impact of high rates on housing demand.
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- Mortgage Applications Decline: US MBA mortgage applications fell by 2.2% in the week ending July 3, with the purchase mortgage sub-index down 0.6% and the refinancing sub-index down 4.1%, indicating that high interest rates are negatively impacting housing demand and could further suppress the recovery in the real estate market.
- Optimistic Earnings Outlook: Bloomberg Intelligence forecasts a 23% increase in corporate earnings for Q2, close to the 30% growth seen in Q1, indicating that AI infrastructure stocks are expected to contribute nearly 60% of the S&P 500's earnings-per-share growth, suggesting a positive long-term outlook despite short-term market volatility.
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- Oil Price Surge: WTI crude oil prices surged over 4% to a two-week high following U.S. military strikes against Iran, raising fears of potential disruptions in energy supplies and further boosting inflation expectations.
- Mortgage Applications Drop: U.S. MBA mortgage applications fell by 2.2% in the week ending July 3, with the purchase mortgage sub-index down 0.6% and refinancing down 4.1%, indicating the negative impact of high interest rates on housing demand.
- Optimistic Earnings Outlook: Bloomberg Intelligence forecasts a 23% increase in corporate earnings for Q2, close to the 30% growth seen in Q1, indicating that AI infrastructure stocks will drive S&P 500 earnings-per-share growth, reflecting market confidence in tech stocks.
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- Earnings Release Schedule: Phillips 66 will host a webcast at noon ET on August 5, 2026, to discuss its Q2 2026 financial results, which will be released earlier that day, aimed at providing investors with the latest financial status and business performance.
- Webcast Access: Investors can access the webcast link by visiting the Events and Presentations section of the Phillips 66 Investors site, ensuring that all stakeholders can stay updated on the company's latest developments and financial information.
- Replay and Transcript Availability: After the webcast, a replay and transcript will be available on the Events and Presentations page, further enhancing transparency and providing information for investors who could not participate live, reflecting the company's commitment to investor relations.
- Company Overview: Phillips 66 is a leading integrated downstream energy provider with operations in Midstream, Chemicals, Refining, Marketing, and Renewable Fuels, dedicated to safely and reliably providing energy and improving lives while pursuing a lower-carbon future, showcasing its significant role in the global economy.
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- Cost Control Measures: The company has cut approximately $1/bbl from its refining costs and aims to reduce this to $5.50/bbl, while costs in California are around $15/bbl, indicating challenges in maintaining profitability amid regional cost disparities.
- High-Value Product Yield Improvement: Lashier noted that Phillips 66 has improved the yield of high-value products from its refineries and enhanced overall production efficiency by running refineries at higher utilization rates, which will help the company maintain a competitive edge in a challenging market.
- Slow Crude Supply Clearance: Lashier mentioned that 90M-100M barrels of crude remain trapped in the Strait of Hormuz, and it will take time to return to normal shipping activity, indicating a prolonged process that could affect the company's raw material supply chain and market responsiveness.
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