STMICRO BEATS Q1 EXPECTATIONS, RAISES Q2 OUTLOOK
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STMicroelectronics delivered Q1 revenue of $3.10 billion, exceeding analyst estimates of $3.04 billion, while forecasting Q2 revenue of $3.45 billion—well above the $3.21 billion consensus.
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