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Steel Stocks Slip on Rumored Tariff Rollback

Shares of major U.S. steel producers fell as concerns mounted that the White House may roll back tariffs on imported steel and aluminum implemented in 2025. Investors are pricing in a potential reduction in protection for domestic producers, weighing on earnings outlooks for companies that had benefited from elevated commodity prices and strong domestic demand.

Trump Administration Orders Pentagon to Purchase Coal-Fired Electricity in Historic Energy Reversal

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on February 11, 2026, directing the Department of Defense to enter long-term electricity contracts with coal-fired power plants, marking the administration's most aggressive attempt to revive the declining coal industry. The move, coupled with $175 million in Department of Energy funding for coal plant upgrades, could provide financial lifelines to dozens of facilities scheduled for retirement.

Cisco Stock Plunges 11% Despite Earnings Beat as Margin Concerns Overshadow AI Infrastructure Gains

Cisco Systems reported better-than-expected second quarter fiscal 2026 results with revenue of $15.35 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.04, but shares tumbled 11% in Thursday trading as the company's profit margin guidance disappointed investors. Rising memory chip costs and tepid forward projections overshadowed robust AI infrastructure order growth of $2.1 billion.

US Stocks Slide as AI Sector Fears and Profit Worries Drive Broad Sell-Off

U.S. equity markets dropped sharply today as renewed concerns over artificial intelligence capital spending and disappointing forward guidance from key technology companies weighed on investor sentiment. Major averages finished lower with the Nasdaq leading declines, while labor data and rate expectations further complicated the market outlook.

Stock Futures Creep Higher as Investors Digest Strong Labor Market, Mixed Data Signals

Stock futures modestly rose as traders weighed stronger-than-expected labor data against persistent technology sector weakness and renewed discussions over monetary policy. With unemployment slightly lower than forecast and weekly jobless claims subdued, markets are recalibrating expectations for Federal Reserve action in coming months.

OPKO Health Schedules Q4 Earnings Report, Shares React to Upcoming Guidance

OPKO Health announced plans to release its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results later this month, expected to include commentary on future revenue and profitability. The upcoming earnings call could influence sentiment among healthcare and biotech investors amid broader market volatility.

AI Disruption Fears Trigger Fresh Selloff in Software Stocks Across Global Markets

Wall Street's anxiety over artificial intelligence-driven disruption intensified Wednesday as software companies faced renewed selling pressure. ServiceNow and Salesforce each declined approximately 0.4 percent in premarket trading, while financial services firms including Charles Schwab, Raymond James, and LPL Financial plunged over 7 percent following the launch of an AI-powered tax tool by startup Altruist Corp.

Coca-Cola Misses Revenue Estimates, Forecasts Sluggish 2026 Growth Amid Weakening Soda Demand

Coca-Cola reported fourth quarter revenue of $11.82 billion, missing analyst estimates of $12.03 billion as demand for sodas weakened across North America and Asia. The beverage giant forecast organic revenue growth of just 4% to 5% for 2026, below expectations of 5.3%, as price-sensitive consumers cut back on discretionary beverage purchases.

Silver Pulls Back to $82 Per Ounce After Record-Breaking January Rally Above $100

Silver prices retreated to $81.95 per ounce on Monday after the precious metal surged past $100 in late January to set record highs. The 18% pullback from peak levels presents a potential buying opportunity for investors as analysts continue to forecast long-term appreciation toward $200 per ounce driven by industrial demand and monetary policy shifts.