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25 Q1 Earnings Season: Mixed Results, What's Your Pick?
Twilio Inc stock jumped over 8% in extended trading after reporting first-quarter financial results Reddit stock rose after forecasting second-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates McDonald's fell 1.9% after the fast-food giant reported first-quarter revenue that missed analysts' expectations Eli Lilly declined 12% as it cut EPS guidance. Qualcomm tumbled 8.9% as the revenue outlook missed. -------------- How do you expect Q1 earnings season? Which companies are you bullish or bearish the most?
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