Sector
Rising geopolitical tension and expanding military budgets are reshaping investor focus, lifting defense stocks as governments accelerate spending on weapons, drones, space systems, and missile defense.
Earnings
Intel shares fell sharply after cautious first-quarter guidance overshadowed a solid earnings beat, highlighting supply constraints just as demand for AI and data center chips accelerates. Rival AMD moved higher as investors reassessed competitive dynamics.
Earnings
Procter & Gamble shares climbed after the company reported slightly better-than-expected quarterly profit and reaffirmed its full-year outlook, helping calm investor concerns about weakening consumer spending.
Sector
Shares of USA Rare Earth jumped as analyst coverage, government subsidies in France, and renewed focus on rare earth supply chains drove fresh interest across the sector amid volatile global trade dynamics.
Earnings
GE Aerospace beat fourth-quarter earnings and revenue estimates and raised 2026 guidance, but shares fell as investors digested strong results against elevated expectations following a year-long rally.
Earnings
Abbott Laboratories shares fell sharply after fourth-quarter revenue missed expectations, offsetting an earnings beat. Weakness in diagnostics and nutrition segments overshadowed solid medical device growth and steady full-year guidance.
Earnings
United Airlines (UAL) shares moved higher after the carrier reported record fourth-quarter revenue and issued earnings guidance that came in broadly ahead of expectations, highlighting continued strength in premium and loyalty demand.
Innovation & Tech
Tesla (TSLA) is back in focus after Elon Musk announced the restart of its Dojo supercomputer project, while Cathie Wood highlighted robotics and autonomy as central themes shaping market context for technology stocks.
Sector
Micron Technology (MU) is in focus after announcing a $1.8 billion Taiwan facility acquisition as memory chip prices surge and supply remains tight, highlighting how AI-driven demand is reshaping the semiconductor market.
Macro
Markets turned volatile after President Trump threatened tariffs tied to Greenland, weighing on European assets while pushing investors toward commodities like gold, silver, and oil amid rising geopolitical risk
Sector
The death of legendary designer Valentino Garavani at 93 is drawing attention across the global fashion industry, highlighting leadership transitions, brand ownership structures, and how legacy events shape market context for luxury companies.
Sector
AST SpaceMobile shares surged after the company was approved to bid on U.S. missile defense work, highlighting how government eligibility can drive sharp market reactions even before revenue materializes.