Shares of swimming pool distributor Pool (NASDAQ:POOL)
fell 13% in the afternoon session after it reported fourth-quarter 2025 earnings and revenue that missed analyst expectations and provided a weaker-than-anticipated forecast for 2026. Net sales for the quarter were flat year on year at $982.2 million, falling short of estimates. The company's profit also declined, with earnings per share (EPS) of $0.85, down from $0.98 in the same period the previous year and below forecasts. Looking ahead, the company guided for 2026 EPS with a midpoint of $11.00. This forecast also missed what analysts were expecting, signaling concerns about future profitability and modest growth.
Shares of financial technology company PROG Holdings (NYSE:PRG) jumped 11.9% in the afternoon session after the company reported fourth-quarter results that beat profit estimates and issued a strong financial outlook for 2026. Although revenue for the quarter fell short of Wall Street's expectations and declined 7.8% compared to the previous year, investors appeared to focus on the company's profitability and positive forecast. PROG Holdings reported a non-GAAP profit of $0.74 per share, which was 24.37% higher than what analysts had anticipated. The main driver for the stock's jump was the company's guidance for the upcoming year. Its full-year revenue forecast was 8% above analysts' estimates at the midpoint, and its adjusted earnings guidance beat consensus estimates by 17.5%. This strong outlook suggested confidence from management about the company's future performance, overshadowing the mixed results of the reported quarter.
The United States trade deficit widened dramatically in December 2025, surging to $70.3 billion—a staggering 32.6% increase from the previous month. This sharp imbalance highlights a volatile start to 2026, as the nation grapples with the fallout of aggressive "front-loading" by importers and the immediate impact of
In a move that fundamentally reshapes the global industrial landscape, Chart Industries (NYSE:GTLS) and Flowserve Corp. (NYSE:FLS) have officially finalized their $19 billion merger, creating a combined powerhouse dedicated to the "Nexus of Clean" and high-growth infrastructure. This strategic union, structured as a merger of equals, brings together
The Federal Reserve has signaled a stark shift in its monetary trajectory, as minutes from the January 27–28, 2026, meeting—released yesterday, February 18—showed a central bank deeply divided over the path of interest rates. After three consecutive rate cuts in late 2025, the Federal Open Market Committee
As the financial world looks back on the transformative landscape of 2025, one institution stands head and shoulders above the rest. Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) has once again solidified its position as the preeminent force in global investment banking, orchestrating a dominant performance in a year defined by the return
In a historic milestone that has sent shockwaves through global financial markets, the price of spot gold officially breached the $5,000 per ounce mark during early morning trading on February 19, 2026. The surge represents a psychological and economic watershed moment, as the "ultimate safe haven" has nearly doubled
Global financial markets were jolted on Thursday, February 19, 2026, as escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran reached a critical flashpoint. Crude oil prices jumped 2% during midday trading following reports that the United States is actively considering military strikes against Iranian nuclear infrastructure and strategic assets. The move comes
The U.S. economy displayed unexpected vigor this morning as the Department of Labor released the February 2026 employment figures, revealing that employers added 130,000 jobs last month. This figure dramatically outpaced the 75,000 positions anticipated by a consensus of Wall Street economists, signaling that the labor market
Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) reported a record-breaking fourth quarter for fiscal year 2025 today, surpassing analyst estimates on both the top and bottom lines driven by a surge in holiday spending and a robust e-commerce performance. Despite the revenue beat and the announcement of a massive $30 billion share buyback
The global financial landscape reached a historic milestone on February 6, 2026, when the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) breached the 50,000-point threshold for the first time in its 130-year history. Closing the session at 50,115.67, the index signaled a definitive shift in investor sentiment, marking a
According to a Financial Times report, Kashkari said on Thursday that the Fed was trying to ignore political turbulence and instead focus on its dual mandate of maximum employment and price stability.
Shares of online home goods retailer Wayfair (NYSE:W)
fell 9.8% in the morning session after the company reported fourth-quarter 2025 financial results that failed to impress investors despite beating headline revenue and earnings estimates.
Shares of online travel agency Booking Holdings (NASDAQ:BKNG)
fell 7.4% in the morning session after its fourth-quarter results, while strong on the surface, were accompanied by analyst projections for slowing future growth.
Shares of online money transfer platform Remitly (NASDAQ:RELY) jumped 29.2% in the morning session after the company reported strong fourth-quarter 2025 financial results that beat expectations, leading to its first full year of profitability.
Shares of hotel franchising company Wyndham (NYSE:WH) jumped 7.5% in the morning session after the company's fourth-quarter results featured an earnings beat that overshadowed a miss on revenue and a weaker-than-expected outlook for the coming year. The hotel franchising company posted adjusted earnings of $0.93 per share, surpassing Wall Street's expectations. However, revenue of $334 million fell 2.1% year-on-year and slightly missed analyst forecasts. Investors appeared to focus on other positive operational metrics, such as a 7.2% year-on-year increase in Revenue per available room (RevPAR), a key measure of a hotel's performance. The market's positive reaction suggests these current strengths are being weighed more heavily than the company's full-year guidance, which for both earnings and EBITDA fell below consensus estimates.
Shares of outdoor lifestyle products brand (NYSE:YETI)
fell 12.3% in the morning session after the company issued full-year guidance that fell short of analyst expectations, overshadowing its better-than-expected fourth-quarter results.
Live cattle futures are posting mixed trade at Thursday’s midday, with contracts 45 cents higher to slightly lower. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week. The Thursday Fed Cattle Exchange auction showed no sales on the 1,394 head offered, with l...
