Before the open, Stephens released its annual Best Ideas list, noting, "For 2020, we hope our Best Ideas list outperforms the Russell 2000 and as the case every year, our goal is to drive Alpha-each of our 30 industry teams identifies the one stock they expect to outpace the performance of their industry, the Russell 2000 and the markets in general." The stocks mentioned were Aaron's (AAN), AGCO Corporation (AGCO), AMETEK (AME), Avalara (AVLR), Cactus (WHD), Callaway Golf (ELY), CarMax (KMX), Carrols Restaurant Group (TAST), Cigna (CI), Compass Minerals (CMP), Concho Resources (CXO), CoStar Group (CSGP), Hub Group (HUBG), Ingredion (INGR), National Bank Holdings (NBHC), Nexstar Media Group (NXST), Quanta Services (PWR), RealPage (RP), Schneider National (SNDR), STAAR Surgical (STAA), Sterling Bancorp (STL), TCF Financial (TCF), Umpqua Holdings (UMPQ), Veritex Holdings (VBTX), Vonage Holdings (VG), Vulcan Materials (VMC), and Zynga (ZNGA).

Matterport, Inc. (MTTR) announced that it will no longer hold its first quarter results conference call originally scheduled for Monday, May 6, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific time due to the April 22, 2024 announcement that Matterport has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by CoStar Group (CSGP). Due to the pending transaction, Matterport will not be providing quarterly financial guidance.

Loop Capital analyst Chris Kapsch upgraded Compass Minerals to Buy from Hold with a price target of $23, down from $26.

Real Estate Services Analysts, along with James Dwiggns, CEO of NextHome, discuss the latest perspectives on the proposed National Association of Realtors (NAR) Settlement and the implications on brokerage business models (relevant companies ZG/Z, CSGP, COMP, RDFN, EXPI, HOUS, FTHM, REAX, RMAX) on an Analyst/Industry conference call to be held on May 1 at 11 am.

AGCO Corporation announced that its board of directors declared a special variable dividend in the amount of $2.50 per share and a regular quarterly dividend of 29c per outstanding share. The special variable dividend will be payable on June 20 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 20. Payment of the 29c quarterly dividend will be made on June 14 to all stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 15.

Reports Q1 non-interest income increased $1.6M or 40.8% annualized, to $17.7M during the first quarter driven by our diversified sources of fee revenue. Other non-interest income increased $1.8M and included increases in SBA loan income, trust income, and a $0.6M gain from the sale of a banking center building. Mortgage banking income increased $0.6 M , and service charges and bank card fees decreased $0.8 M due to seasonality.In announcing these results, Chief Executive Officer Tim Laney shared, "We are pleased to deliver quarterly earnings of $0.82 per diluted share and a solid return on average tangible common equity of 15.14%. Our diverse revenue streams delivered strong fee income growth of 40.8% annualized over the prior quarter. Our prudent approach to extending credit coupled with our granular and diverse loan portfolio delivered zero basis points of annualized net charge-offs. We grew our core deposits 6.8% over the first quarter 2023, while preserving a low deposit beta of 37.5% this rate cycle. We maintain a strong balance sheet, solid capital position, and diversified funding sources." Mr. Laney added, "We remain focused on delivering best-in-class banking solutions for our clients, while protecting our Company through solid banking practices. We are committed to operating as a source of strength and stability for our clients and communities and look forward to providing meaningful returns for our stakeholders in 2024."