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Linde shares whipsaw after earnings, highlighting a crucial lesson for investors

A liquid hydrogen tanker truck taking a fuel delivery at the Linde hydrogen plant in Leuna, Germany, on Tuesday, July 14, 2020.

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Linde‘s earnings Thursday was a great example of why investors should always wait to hear from management before making any moves.

Shares of the industrial gas giant fell after delivering a softer forecast than Wall Street expected — and is accustomed to. But the stock clawed its way back up during the post-earnings call once investors better understood management’s outlook, including some conservatism embedded in the assumptions.

Source: www.cnbc.com