March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are up +0.54%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +0.63% this morning as concerns around AI appear to be easing, with investors snapping up tech stocks following the recent selloff.
Pilgrim’s Pride’s fourth quarter results were met with a negative market reaction, as rising sales were offset by margin compression and adjusted earnings below analyst expectations. Management cited robust demand in the U.S. retail and foodservice channels, particularly for value-added and branded products such as Just BARE, but also acknowledged operational headwinds. CEO Fabio Sandri pointed to persistent inflation and commodity market pressure, especially in Mexico and certain European segments, as factors behind the quarter’s underwhelming profit performance. Sandri noted that “chicken’s affordability was exceptionally appealing across channels and categories,” but cautioned that volatility in input costs and supply dynamics weighed on profitability.
Security hardware provider Allegion (NYSE:ALLE) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 9.3% year on year to $1.03 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.94 per share was 2% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Auto and industrial parts retailer Genuine Parts (NYSE:GPC) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025 as sales rose 4.1% year on year to $6.01 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.55 per share was 14.8% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Leading cryptocurrencies tumbled, while stocks closed higher on Tuesday, as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s minutes from January’s policy meeting.
Investors are looking ahead to a slew of economic data on Wednesday, including housing starts, building permits, durable-goods orders, and industrial production.
In a historic moment for the global healthcare industry, Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) has officially cemented its position as the world’s first pharmaceutical company to surpass a $1 trillion market capitalization. This monumental achievement, finalized in early February 2026, marks a paradigm shift in how investors value
As of February 17, 2026, the global financial landscape is witnessing a historic realignment as gold prices solidified their position at a record $4,900 per ounce. This massive rally, which saw the precious metal briefly pierce the $5,000 psychological barrier earlier this month, represents a fundamental shift in
The financial world is grappling with a paradigm shift following President Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Chair of the Federal Reserve. The announcement, which occurred on January 30, 2026, sent immediate tremors through global debt markets, an event now colloquially known as the
The American consumer, long the undisputed engine of global economic growth, appears to have hit a significant roadblock. In a data release that sent tremors through Wall Street this mid-February 2026, the Department of Commerce reported that retail sales for the previous period were officially flat, coming in at a
The U.S. financial markets shifted into high gear this week following a pivotal inflation report that suggests the Federal Reserve’s long-standing battle against rising prices may finally be entering its final chapter. The Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed on February 13, 2026, that the Consumer Price Index (CPI)
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investor fears over artificial intelligence disrupting the software industry sparked a broad sell-off.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investor fears over artificial intelligence disrupting the software industry sparked a broad sell-off. The anxiety stemmed from the rapid adoption of new 'agentic AI' tools, which some investors believed could dismantle traditional Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) business models. This 'AI Panic' led to indiscriminate selling across the sector. The market move reflected growing concerns about the downside of the AI boom for established software companies.
