Citizens Financial Group reported its fourth-quarter 2024 earnings, surpassing analysts' expectations with an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.85 against a forecast of $0.82. Revenue also exceeded projections,

China's economy grew 5.4% in the fourth quarter from a year earlier, official data showed on Friday, significantly beating analysts' expectations and enabling the government to meet its annual growth target.

UnitedHealth Group reported bottom-line earnings that surpassed estimates despite regulatory challenges impacting revenue.

China's economy ended 2024 on better footing than expected helped by a flurry of stimulus measures, although the threat of a new trade war with the United States and weak domestic demand could hurt confidence in a broader recovery this year.

JPMorgan Chase significantly exceeded fourth-quarter expectations with strong earnings, despite challenges like credit costs and regulatory pressures.