Earnings, PPI Data & Market Movers
A wave of earnings reports is on the horizon, with British American Tobacco (BAT), Unilever (ULVR), and Barclays (BARC.L) set to release results. Additionally, the Producer Price Index (PPI) report is due, offering further insights into inflation trends and potential Federal Reserve moves.
Top Headlines:
AppLovin Surges 30% on AI-Powered Ad Growth
Reddit Drops 17% After Missing User Growth Estimates
Robinhood Rises 13% on Strong Q4 Revenue
The Trade Desk Falls 25% on Weak Outlook
Dutch Bros Jumps 19% After Beating Earnings Expectations
Market Movers:
UPST (Upstart Holdings) ▲ 31.82% (88.77)
CVS (CVS Health) ▲ 14.95% (63.22)
TDC (Teradata Corp) ▼ -20.30% (24.62)
News Highlights:
The Valentine’s Day Rally: Stocks to Love
Historically, the S&P 500 has averaged a 0.21% gain in the four trading days leading up to February 14. With U.S. Valentine’s Day spending projected to hit a record $27.5 billion, here are some stocks that could benefit:
The Cheesecake Factory ($CAKE): Up 62.7% YTD with strong sales and a 1.9% dividend yield.
Victoria’s Secret ($VSCO): Gaining momentum with a 35% increase and a fresh CEO at the helm.
Carnival Cruise ($CCL): Up 73%, reporting record $8 billion revenue in Q3.
Delta Airlines ($DAL): Surging 73.5% YoY, fueled by premium travel demand and 10% EPS growth.
Inflation & Budget Pressures
Egg prices have soared 53% YoY, reaching $4.95 per dozen in January. With food, insurance, and auto costs climbing, inflation remains above 3%, delaying any immediate Fed rate cuts.
Earnings to Watch
Unilever (ULVR) reports Q4 and full-year earnings today, with analysts expecting moderate growth.
Barclays (BARC.L) posts final results amid a strong rally, up 400% since 2020 lows.
British American Tobacco (BAT) releases earnings with its stock at a record 3,330p, mirroring the broader tobacco sector’s rise.
Payments Sector in Focus
Visa, Mastercard, and Affirm are thriving, while PayPal and Block are struggling. Affirm is up 20% this week following a strong earnings report. Could regulatory changes shake up the sector further?
Movers & Shakers:
Sony ($SONY): Posted a ¥469.3B profit ($3.05B), surpassing estimates, with gaming revenue driving growth.
AppLovin ($APP): Surged nearly 30% post-earnings, driven by 43% revenue growth and an AI-powered ad business.
Reddit ($RDDT): Plunged 18% after hours, as daily active users missed expectations.
The Trade Desk ($TTD): Fell after missing revenue estimates, sparking concerns over digital ad spending.
Coming Up Today:
1:30 PM GMT – U.S. PPI & Initial Jobless Claims: PPI was previously 0.2% MoM, and jobless claims are expected to drop to 215K. Markets to watch: USD pairs.
What to Watch:
Bond Market Moves: The 2-year Treasury yield is at 4.36%, while the 10-year sits at 4.62%—inflation worries persist.
DraftKings Earnings: Stock up 15% this month; will strong Q4 results sustain the rally?
Coinbase Report: With Bitcoin up 9% in three months, investors want to see if Coinbase remains a strong crypto play.
Deere Earnings: Shares are up 21% in three months; outlook on global agriculture demand is key.
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