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Royal Caribbean shares jumped after the cruise operator issued 2026 earnings guidance above expectations, supported by record booking momentum despite fourth-quarter results coming in line.
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Earnings from Meta and Microsoft revealed a split market reaction, as investors rewarded clearer links between AI spending and near-term profits while questioning paths with heavier capital intensity.
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Tesla reported its first annual revenue decline as earnings topped estimates and management outlined a sharper shift toward artificial intelligence, robotics, and large-scale investment beyond its core auto business.
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Caterpillar posted stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings as demand tied to AI data center power needs drove sales, with investors weighing solid results against cautious 2026 margin guidance.
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Microsoft topped revenue and earnings estimates, but shares fell as investors focused on cloud growth moderation and the rising cost of artificial intelligence infrastructure.
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Meta shares jumped after strong earnings highlighted how artificial intelligence investments are driving advertising growth and near-term revenue momentum.
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Earnings from major defense contractors delivered mixed signals, with RTX and General Dynamics beating quarterly expectations, while Northrop Grumman’s forward outlook tempered enthusiasm despite strong results.
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Starbucks reported stronger-than-expected quarterly sales driven by higher customer traffic, but earnings fell short as labor costs, coffee prices, and tariffs continued to pressure profitability.
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ASML reported record orders and raised its outlook as AI-driven chip demand stayed strong, while Texas Instruments’ upbeat forecast reinforced signs of improving conditions across the semiconductor sector.
Price Action
Seagate Technology shares jumped Wednesday as a strong earnings beat and upbeat outlook drove buying interest, lifting related storage and memory names and highlighting how investors reacted to AI-driven demand signals
Earnings
UnitedHealth shares fell sharply after quarterly results and 2026 guidance disappointed investors, compounded by a proposed flat Medicare Advantage rate increase that pressured the entire managed-care sector.
Earnings
General Motors’ latest earnings report highlighted resilient profits, improving cash flow, and a more measured approach to electric vehicles, shaping how investors are interpreting the company’s 2026 outlook.