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The stock market’s reaction to the coronarivus is based on what happened with SARS, but China’s economic is much bigger than it was in 2003.

Over the past two weeks, its been a topsy-turvy ride for equities. While many astute investors had been expecting a pullback in equities after a more than 30% rally, very few actually expected the reason would be concerns surrounding a virus.

FTI Consulting, Inc. FCN is scheduled to report fourth-quarter 2019 results on Feb 25, before the opening bell.

Syneos Health Inc. SYNH reported fourth-quarter 2019 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.03, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.9%. The metric also improved 8.4% from the year-ago figure.Reported EPS was 86 cents, marking an improvement of 9.5% from the year-ago n

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. RS posted profits of $165.6 million or $2.44 per share in the fourth quarter of 2019, up around 94% from $85.6 million or $1.22 in the year-ago quarter. Earnings per share topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.71.Reliance Steel recorded net

European stocks slipped on Friday, as worries about the coronavirus outbreak spreading beyond China offset indications the economy is improving.

South Africa's National Treasury will try to trim its swollen budget deficit by raising revenue through personal income and excise tax hikes at its budget review on Feb. 26, a Reuters poll found on Friday.

U.S. investors' persistent optimism that the coronavirus will be short-lived is being challenged by increasing evidence that the virus has spread beyond China's borders.

Goldman Sachs BDC (GSBD) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.48 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This compares to earnings of $0.56 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

Select Medical (SEM) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.31 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.20 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.20 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

LTC Properties (LTC) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.81 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.71 per share. This compares to FFO of $0.81 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

Livent (LTHM) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.05 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.06 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.23 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

ProAssurance (PRA) came out with a quarterly loss of $1.27 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $1.65. This compares to earnings of $0.18 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

Zix (ZIXI) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.09 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.13 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.09 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

The transition period for Britain and the European Union to thrash out a trade deal will not be pushed beyond December, according to over two-thirds of economists polled by Reuters, resulting in a goods-only agreement when they part ways.

Covanta (CVA) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.09 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.07 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.04 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

Universal Display Corp. (OLED) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.68 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.72 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.40 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

United States Cellular (USM) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.20 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.04 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.23 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

Telephone & Data Systems (TDS) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.10 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.03 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.14 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

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