Global markets opened the week under pressure, with Asian shares and U.S. futures declining amid renewed concerns over an AI sector bubble and falling commodity prices. South Korea's Kospi led losses with a sharp 4.6% drop.
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Salesforce expands its enterprise footprint with a landmark $5.6 billion defense contract and a new role in an AI-driven wildfire response initiative, signaling a strategic push into mission-critical government and infrastructure sectors.
As Illinois Tool Works prepares to report its fourth-quarter results, investors are weighing steady growth forecasts against a history of revenue misses. The report comes amid a mixed performance for the industrial machinery sector.
Financial technology firm Broadridge Financial Solutions prepares to release its fourth-quarter results before Tuesday's market open, with analysts projecting modest revenue growth against a backdrop of recent sector volatility.
Atkore International is set to report its quarterly earnings Tuesday morning. Investors will be watching closely to see if the company can overcome recent headwinds in the electrical systems sector and meet Wall Street's forecasts.
As Skyworks Solutions prepares to report Q4 earnings, investors are weighing its track record of beating estimates against a backdrop of expected revenue decline and mixed semiconductor sector performance.
Electronic Arts (EA) is set to report its fourth-quarter financial results after Tuesday's market close, with Wall Street anticipating a significant revenue rebound. The report comes at a pivotal moment for the gaming sector, which has faced mixed signals from consumers and a volatile market.
Carlisle Companies (NYSE: CSL) is scheduled to release its fourth-quarter earnings after market close on Tuesday, with analysts projecting steady revenue and adjusted EPS of $3.58. Investors are watching for signs of momentum in the building envelope sector.
As ATI prepares to release its fourth-quarter results, investors are weighing steady analyst expectations against a mixed performance history and a buoyant aerospace sector.
Video game giant Take-Two Interactive (TTWO) is scheduled to release its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings after Tuesday's market close. Investors are watching closely for signs of resilience in the gaming sector after recent stock declines and mixed performances from tech peers.
RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. (RNR) is set to release its fourth-quarter financial results after Tuesday's market close. Investors will be watching closely to see if the Bermuda-based reinsurer can sustain its recent outperformance in a volatile sector.
Hubbell Incorporated (HUBB) is set to report its fourth-quarter earnings before the bell on Tuesday. Investors are watching closely to see if the electrical products manufacturer can meet heightened revenue expectations and maintain its recent stock momentum in a competitive sector.
Voya Financial is set to report fourth-quarter earnings after the bell Tuesday. Investors will watch to see if the financial services firm can maintain its impressive track record of surpassing revenue estimates, even as broader market headwinds pressure the custody banking sector.
Mortgage insurer Enact Holdings (ACT) reports quarterly results Tuesday, with investors eyeing its performance in a volatile economic climate. Analysts expect modest revenue growth, but broader sector headwinds could weigh on outlook.
A private gauge of China's manufacturing activity edged higher in January, defying expectations of a slowdown, as export-oriented firms outperformed. The reading contrasts with weaker official data, highlighting a two-speed industrial sector amid persistent domestic headwinds.
Prudential Financial (NYSE: PRU) is scheduled to release its fourth-quarter earnings after the market closes on Tuesday, with investors closely watching for signs of resilience in the insurance sector.
As Pfizer prepares to report its fourth-quarter results, investors are weighing the company's strategic pivot beyond its COVID-19 portfolio against a backdrop of expected revenue declines. The report may set the tone for the broader pharmaceutical sector.
As Transcat prepares to release its quarterly results, investors are weighing its strong revenue growth trajectory against a history of earnings volatility. The industrial distributor's performance will be a key test amid mixed signals from the sector.
As Ingredion prepares to release its fourth-quarter results, investors are weighing whether the company can stabilize after a disappointing prior quarter. The broader staples sector's recent strength offers a cautiously optimistic backdrop.
