We are in the initial stage of the third-quarter 2024 earnings season. So far, the results have been in line with expectations. Market participants are closely monitoring the third-quarter results to draw conclusions on the health of the U.S. economy.Several U.S. corporate behemoths will report this month. However, we have selected four large-cap companies carrying the Zacks top rank that are set to beat third-quarter earnings estimates. The combination of a favorable Zacks Rank and a possible earnings beat ...