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Goodyear Tire & Rubber reported a rise in fourth-quarter profit despite missing earnings estimates, as the manufacturer balanced strategic asset sales against persistent inflationary pressures and a slowdown in the Asia Pacific region.
Shares in raw material producers climbed as precious metals regained momentum, driven by a recovery in gold prices and significant progress on major mining and smelting projects across North America.
ZoomInfo Technologies shares fell 6% in late trading Monday after the company issued a conservative revenue forecast for the coming year, overshadowing a stronger-than-expected quarterly performance. The software provider anticipates full-year revenue between $1.25 billion and $1.27 billion, representing a growth range of -0.2% to 1.4%—a notable deceleration from the 3% growth seen in 2025.
Industrial and transportation shares advanced as the sector recorded the strongest earnings surprises among all S&P 500 groups, according to recent performance data.
Health care stocks faced downward pressure as concerns over insurance providers dampened market sentiment, despite significant legal and strategic moves by industry leaders Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly.
A series of disappointing quarterly reports and regulatory setbacks sent shares of several major companies tumbling on Monday evening. Industrial giant Goodyear Tire, chipmaker On Semiconductor, and freelance marketplace Upwork all faced sharp declines following weak financial data, while biotech firm RegenxBio struggled after a critical FDA decision.
Consumer-facing companies traded lower this week as investors braced for a backlog of delayed economic data and a significant leadership shakeup at the top of the grocery industry.
Ichor Holdings shares surged in after-hours trading Monday after the engineering firm issued a first-quarter forecast that comfortably exceeded Wall Street expectations. The optimistic guidance follows a fourth-quarter performance where the company beat analyst projections on both the top and bottom lines.
Technology shares climbed as investors balanced concerns over high capital expenditure with new evidence of infrastructure growth. While software firms like Monday.com faced scrutiny over AI disruption, a landmark deal between STMicroelectronics and Amazon Web Services signaled continued momentum for hardware providers.
Financial institutions saw shares climb following a wave of strong quarterly reports and significant M&A activity, highlighted by a multi-billion dollar wealth management acquisition in the United Kingdom.
The communications services sector climbed on Monday as investors regained their appetite for riskier assets, fueled by a sharp recovery in AppLovin shares after a financial publisher retracted explosive allegations linking the firm to international crime.
Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC has applied for regulatory approval to increase the capacity of its 890,000 barrel-per-day system by 10% through the use of chemical additives. The C$9 million proposal, filed with the Canada Energy Regulator last week, aims to optimize the 715-mile artery from Alberta to the Pacific Coast, further easing the transport bottlenecks that have historically plagued Canadian crude producers.
Amkor Technology reported a sharp increase in fourth-quarter profit and revenue on Monday, outperforming Wall Street expectations as demand for semiconductor services remains robust. The company posted a net income of $171.8 million, or 69 cents per share, significantly higher than the $105.6 million recorded during the same period last year.
Parsons Corp. has secured a $91 million contract extension from the U.S. State Department to continue safeguarding diplomatic missions worldwide. The award marks the seventh option year of a decade-long, $1.12 billion agreement focused on protecting personnel and infrastructure at hundreds of international sites.
Forrester Research is slashing approximately 8% of its workforce and shuttering several smaller offices as part of a broad restructuring effort. The research and advisory firm disclosed the plan in a Monday filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, marking its second significant round of layoffs in less than two years.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has declined to approve Regenxbio’s gene therapy for Hunter syndrome, a rare and fatal neurodegenerative disease, citing concerns over trial data and patient selection.
Baltimore-based asset manager T. Rowe Price Group Inc. announced a 2.4% increase to its quarterly dividend on Monday, raising the payout to $1.30 per share. The move extends the firm’s four-decade streak of annual dividend hikes, signaling continued financial resilience in a competitive investment landscape.
Quince Therapeutics has appointed LifeSci Capital as its financial adviser to explore a range of strategic alternatives, including a potential sale, merger, or corporate restructuring. The biotechnology company announced the move on Monday, signaling a formal pivot toward evaluating external transactions to maximize shareholder value.
Apartment Investment and Management Co. (Aimco) will return $1.45 per share to investors following shareholder approval of a sweeping divestment strategy that includes the liquidation of several high-profile real estate holdings.
Warby Parker has appointed Adrian Mitchell as its new chief financial officer, tapping a retail veteran to steer its financial strategy as the eyewear disruptor continues its expansion. Mitchell, who most recently served as the finance chief and operations head at Macy’s, officially assumes the role this Tuesday.
Fox Factory Holding Corp. has reached a cooperation agreement with activist investor Engine Capital LP, triggering a strategic board reshuffle and the creation of a new committee focused on operational efficiency. The specialty sports products manufacturer will appoint two new independent directors as part of the deal, aiming to address profitability concerns following private discussions with the hedge fund.
Phillips 66’s Bayway Refinery in Linden, New Jersey, experienced an operational disruption on Sunday after extreme cold temperatures triggered an equipment malfunction at the 272,135 barrel-per-day facility.
Jack in the Box Inc. shares plummeted on Monday after proxy advisory firm Egan-Jones urged investors to withhold support for several board nominees, citing "severe and sustained" value destruction. The recommendation intensifies pressure on the fast-food chain as it battles operational headwinds and an escalating activist campaign led by Sardar Biglari.
Modveon, a Palo Alto-based startup developing identity-first operating systems for public sector infrastructure, has raised $10 million in a funding round featuring Coinbase and several venture capital firms. The capital injection aims to modernize digital interactions between governments and citizens through verified, closed-loop systems.
Edgewell Personal Care shares fell 6% on Monday after the consumer goods manufacturer reported a significantly wider first-quarter loss and slashed its full-year earnings outlook. Despite a slight beat on adjusted earnings, the company struggled with missed revenue targets and a strategic pivot regarding its feminine care business.
Ford Motor is expected to report a significant year-over-year decline in fourth-quarter earnings and revenue on Tuesday, as the Dearborn-based automaker grapples with a cooling electric vehicle market and supply chain disruptions.
Teledyne Technologies has secured multiple contracts to supply infrared focal plane modules for the Space Development Agency, supporting the Pentagon’s efforts to modernize its orbital defense infrastructure. The sensors will be integrated into satellites operating in low Earth orbit as part of a tiered network designed to enhance global missile tracking and defense capabilities.
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has appointed Ariel Kelman as its new Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President, effective immediately. Reporting to Chief Administrative Officer Ruth Cotter, Kelman joins the semiconductor giant to lead its global marketing strategy as the company intensifies its focus on high-performance computing and artificial intelligence.
Cuba has suspended jet fuel availability at all nine of its international airports for one month starting February 11, forcing global airlines to carry extra reserves or reroute flights through third countries. The restriction, announced by Havana’s José Martí International Airport, is scheduled to remain in effect until midnight on March 10, signaling a deepening energy crisis for the island nation.
Shares of Richmond-based tobacco supplier Universal tumbled on Monday after the company reported a significant decline in third-quarter profit and revenue, coupled with the announcement of a leadership change in its finance department.