GlobalFoundries shares climbed Wednesday after the contract chipmaker swung to a fourth-quarter profit and reported revenue that exceeded Wall Street targets. While the company issued a conservative earnings outlook for the upcoming quarter, its core performance in automotive and specialized semiconductors provided a strong finish to the fiscal year.
The New York State Common Retirement Fund reported a 2.44% investment return for its fiscal third quarter ended Dec. 31, as steady market gains pushed the fund’s total value toward the $300 billion milestone.
Humanoid robotics firm Apptronik has raised $520 million in a funding round backed by Google and Mercedes-Benz, signaling a significant shift toward the commercialization of general-purpose robots. The investment brings the company’s total Series A funding to more than $935 million as it prepares to move from prototype to industrial-scale deployment.
Parsons Corp. shares tumbled 10% after the technology and engineering firm reported fourth-quarter earnings and revenue that failed to meet analyst expectations. The miss was largely driven by a sharp contraction in the company's federal solutions business, alongside a slight decline in its total project backlog.
Hinge Health shares climbed 10% in premarket trading Wednesday after the digital physical therapy provider reported a 46% revenue surge for the fourth quarter. The company paired its robust earnings with an optimistic long-term outlook, signaling sustained demand for its virtual musculoskeletal care platform through 2026.
TerraVest Industries reported a significant rise in quarterly earnings and a 74% leap in revenue, driven by a series of strategic acquisitions and robust demand for infrastructure equipment. The Canadian manufacturer posted a net income of C$35.2 million for the quarter, up from C$30.4 million a year earlier, as it integrates new assets into its energy and transport portfolio.
Penske Automotive Group announced a 1.4% increase to its quarterly cash dividend on Wednesday, marking the 21st consecutive period of payout growth for the Michigan-based transportation services firm.
Penske Automotive Group reported a sharp decline in fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday, missing analyst earnings estimates as a cooling freight market and the expiration of electric vehicle incentives weighed on its core business segments.
Mexico’s industrial production climbed for a third consecutive month in December, driven by gains in construction and energy that outweighed a slight contraction in manufacturing. According to data from the national statistics institute, Inegi, seasonally adjusted output rose 0.2% from the previous month, signaling a modest recovery in industrial activity toward the end of the year.
Martin Marietta Materials reported a decline in fourth-quarter earnings and issued a 2026 revenue forecast that fell short of Wall Street expectations. The North Carolina-based building materials producer is grappling with a cooling construction market, marked by a slowdown in residential and commercial projects.
Troilus Mining has appointed industry veteran Marty Rendall as Chief Financial Officer, effective March 1, as the company prepares to transition its flagship gold-and-copper project in Quebec toward full-scale construction.
Fannie Mae reported a decline in fourth-quarter net income to $3.53 billion, down from $4.13 billion the previous year, as high mortgage rates and economic uncertainty continue to paralyze the U.S. housing market.
Dana Inc. is ramping up its return to shareholders, announcing a 20% dividend hike and a $1 billion expansion of its stock buyback program on Wednesday. The Maumee, Ohio-based supplier of propulsion and energy-management systems is positioning itself for a more aggressive capital allocation strategy through the end of the decade.
Vertiv Holdings shares climbed 15% in pre-market trading Wednesday after the digital infrastructure specialist reported a sharp rise in fourth-quarter profit and issued full-year guidance that comfortably exceeded analyst estimates.
Shares of Vishay Precision Group tumbled 11% on Wednesday after the sensor manufacturer reported a fourth-quarter loss and a significant contraction in profit margins, stalling a strong year-long rally.
Shares of Avantor tumbled 11% in premarket trading after the life-sciences supplier reported a sharp decline in fourth-quarter profit and signaled that its long-term turnaround efforts will extend well into 2026. The Radnor, Pennsylvania-based company missed analyst expectations on the bottom line, overshadowing a revenue performance that largely tracked with Wall Street estimates.
MNTN shares surged in pre-market trading Wednesday after the connected TV advertising platform reported a fourth-quarter profit that comfortably cleared Wall Street expectations. Reversing a year-ago loss, the company posted earnings of $34.5 million, signaling a potential turnaround for a stock that has faced significant downward pressure over the last twelve months.
Upstream Bio shares fell sharply on Tuesday after the biotechnology firm reported mixed results from a Phase 2 trial of its respiratory treatment, verekitug. While the drug met primary goals in two dosing regimens for severe asthma, a third group failed to show consistent improvement, tempering investor enthusiasm for the clinical-stage program.
Oatly Group reported a significantly narrowed fourth-quarter loss on Wednesday, bolstered by a 9.1% revenue surge that outpaced analyst expectations. The Swedish plant-based dairy leader saw strong performance in international markets offset regional weakness in North America, signaling a stabilizing path toward profitability for the year ahead.
SOLV Energy is set to begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market this Wednesday after pricing its initial public offering at the peak of its target range. The San Diego-based utility infrastructure provider raised approximately $512.5 million, selling 20.5 million shares at $25 each to meet strong investor demand.
Mercedes-Benz Group is expected to report a sharp decline in fourth-quarter earnings this Thursday as the luxury automaker grapples with cooling demand in China and looming trade pressures. Analysts anticipate a significant year-over-year drop in both revenue and net profit, setting a cautious tone as the company prepares to issue its strategic outlook for 2026.
QXO, the construction materials firm led by billionaire industrialist Brad Jacobs, has agreed to acquire Kodiak Building Partners for $2.25 billion in a move to further consolidate the North American building supply market.
Hilton Worldwide reported a revenue surge in the fourth quarter, outperforming Wall Street expectations as higher room rates compensated for a slight decline in occupancy. While net income fell year-over-year, the hotel giant issued an optimistic outlook for the coming years, betting on resilient travel demand and a busy global event calendar to drive future growth.
NetEase reported a 29% drop in fourth-quarter net profit to 6.24 billion yuan ($902.9 million) on Wednesday, as the Chinese gaming giant grappled with a high year-on-year comparison and decelerating revenue growth. Despite the bottom-line pressure, the Hangzhou-based firm signaled a strategic pivot toward artificial intelligence to streamline production and bolster its international pipeline.
Unilever is set to report its fourth-quarter results this Thursday, with investors shifting their focus toward potential deal-making and shareholder returns following the company’s recent restructuring. After spinning off its ice cream division, the consumer goods giant is expected to post a 3.9% rise in underlying sales, testing Chief Executive Officer Fernando Fernandez’s strategy to prioritize core staples like Dove and Hellmann's.
TotalEnergies SE reported an adjusted net income of $15.6 billion for the full year 2025, a 15% decrease from the previous year driven by a decline in global oil prices. Despite market headwinds, the French energy giant achieved a 4% growth in hydrocarbon production and announced a 5.6% dividend increase, signaling confidence in its dual-pillar strategy of fossil fuels and renewable energy.
Solstice Advanced Materials announced its board of directors has authorized an inaugural quarterly dividend of 7.5 cents per share. The move marks a significant milestone for the Morris Plains, N.J.-based specialty materials producer following its separation from Honeywell International last year.
Cineplex reported a sharp decline in fourth-quarter profit as a lack of blockbuster releases drove theater attendance lower, missing analyst expectations on both the top and bottom lines.
France raised €8 billion through a new 33-year government bond on Wednesday, tapping into a massive wave of investor appetite that saw orders exceed the supply by nearly 17 times. The issuance of the May 2057 OAT represents the country's second major syndicated deal of the year, signaling robust confidence in long-dated European sovereign debt.
Tenet Healthcare reported a sharp rise in fourth-quarter profit, outstripping analyst estimates as its surgery centers and hospital networks saw increased patient demand. The healthcare giant posted adjusted earnings of $4.70 per share, beating the $4.07 expected by Wall Street, while total revenue climbed to $5.53 billion.
