Nasdaq Surges 150 Points; Lowe's Posts Upbeat Earnings
1. LOW reported Q4 earnings per share of $1.93, exceeding estimates. 2. Sales were $18.553 billion, slightly below last year's figures but above projections. 3. 2025 EPS outlook is $12.15-$12.40, lower than the $12.51 estimate. 4. Projected total sales for 2025 are $83.5B-$84.5B, missing the consensus. 5. U.S. economic indicators show a mixed picture influencing housing demand.