Market Overview
U.S. stock futures slipped again after a sharp market selloff, with the dollar continuing to weaken.
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Indexes & Sectors
Major Indexes: S&P 500 slightly lower, Nasdaq lower, Dow lower, Russell 2000 flat
Leading Sectors: Energy, Materials, Industrial
Lagging Sectors: Communication Services, Health Care
Economic Calendar
Time (ET) | Report | Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10:00am | Construction spending (delayed report) (Oct.) | 0.1% | 0.2%+ | |
10:00am | Pending home sales (Dec.) | 0.7% | 3.3% |
Stocks In The Spotlight
Netflix (NFLX): Netflix reported slightly better earnings and revenue than expected and reached a record number of global subscribers. However, the stock moved lower as investors focused on rising costs and profit margin guidance that came in below Wall Street expectations.
United Airlines (UAL): United Airlines said travel demand remains strong and expects record earnings in 2026. Its profit outlook generally matched what analysts were expecting, supporting positive sentiment around the stock.
Progress Software (PRGS): Progress Software shares rose after the company issued upbeat guidance for the upcoming quarter, forecasting earnings and revenue well above analysts’ expectations.
Kraft Heinz (KHC): Kraft Heinz shares declined after Berkshire Hathaway filed paperwork that would allow it to sell its entire ownership stake in the company.
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ): Johnson & Johnson posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings and raised its long-term outlook, but the stock slipped slightly despite the stronger forecasts.
Bank OZK (OZK): Bank OZK missed earnings expectations but topped revenue estimates and posted a record full-year earnings result, despite a slight decline in net income.
Halliburton (HAL): Halliburton reported steady earnings and revenue, with operating income improving sharply from the prior quarter and international business continuing to grow.
Ally Financial (ALLY): Ally Financial reported earnings and revenue that beat expectations, delivered a profitable full year, and announced a large share repurchase authorization, though shares moved lower.
Charles Schwab (SCHW): Charles Schwab posted record quarterly results, strong full-year revenue growth, and continued aggressive stock buybacks.
TE Connectivity (TEL): TE Connectivity reported strong earnings and sales growth and issued upbeat guidance, but shares fell as investors reacted to reporting changes and outlook details.
Prologis (PLD): Prologis highlighted strong leasing activity, growth in its data center pipeline, and issued earnings guidance for 2026, supporting modest gains in the stock.
Travelers (TRV): Travelers reported strong quarterly and full-year results, authorized additional share repurchases, and declared its regular quarterly dividend.
MakeMyTrip (MMYT): MakeMyTrip reported a profitable quarter with solid revenue, but the stock declined following the earnings release.
Interactive Brokers Group (IBKR): Interactive Brokers reported strong quarterly earnings and revenue growth that beat expectations and announced a quarterly dividend, though the stock traded slightly lower.
F.N.B. Corp (FNB): F.N.B. reported solid quarterly earnings that beat expectations, posted record full-year revenue, and showed strong growth in book value, even though revenue narrowly missed estimates.
Hancock Whitney Corp (HWC): Hancock Whitney reported quarterly earnings and revenue that came in below expectations but highlighted steady loan and deposit growth and approved a new share repurchase plan.
Zions Bancorporation (ZION): Zions Bancorporation reported solid quarterly profits, improving margins, and a stronger capital position.
BankUnited (BKU): BankUnited reported quarterly earnings, raised its dividend, and approved additional share repurchases.
Momentum Stocks
(Stocks showing elevated volume and notable price movement)
Gainers: CRVS, HYMC, AMLX, FIGR, CMPO, MRNA, KRUS
Losers: NTAP, ARX, DPZ, CEG, WST, INTU, MNDY, MTG, FIG, FVRR, ADSK
Today’s IPOs
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