Key three takeaways from the Q4'04 earnings release. Earnings Releas: 2/5/2025

Critical for assessing U.S. housing market conditions, influencing home buying and real estate trends.

Reflects the economic interaction between the U.S. and its global trading partners, affecting currency valuation and fiscal policy.

Provides a comprehensive overview of business conditions across manufacturing and services sectors, influencing economic outlook and policy.

Crucial for understanding the health of the U.S. services sector, which constitutes a significant portion of the GDP.