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Proto Labs’s (NYSE:PRLB) Q4 Sales Beat Estimates But Stock Drops

Manufacturing services provider Proto Labs (NYSE:PRLB) reported Q4 CY2024 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 2.6% year on year to $121.8 million. On the other hand, next quarter’s revenue guidance of $124 million was less impressive, coming in 1.1% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.38 per share was 18.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

The markets left reeling from Trump's tariff threats

U.S. President Donald Trump's ability to swiftly impose, and then delay, tariffs on top trading partners has left world markets swinging one way and then another. Last weekend, for example, he announced sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, and then on Monday he announced one-month delays for Canada and Mexico.

Could This Derail Bitcoin's Rally This Year?

After hitting $100,000 last year, crypto investors remain bullish that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) can continue its rally in 2025. President Donald Trump is even looking at creating a reserve of Bitcoins, which would undoubtedly increase demand for the digital currency, helping to push its price up even higher. If interest rates don't come down -- can Bitcoin keep going up?

Bond Traders Await Payrolls Print That May Vindicate Fed Caution

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