S&P 500 Gains and Losses Today: Texas Instruments Falls After Soft Profit Forecast

Market Overview - Major U.S. equities indexes experienced a decline, with the S&P 500 and Dow both down 0.3%, and the Nasdaq falling 0.5% due to underperformance in the tech sector [1][8] Semiconductor Industry - Texas Instruments (TXN) shares fell 7.5% after issuing a weaker-than-expected profit outlook, raising concerns about a slower recovery in the analog chip market, which negatively impacted peers like Microchip Technology (MCHP) and Analog Devices (ADI), whose shares dropped 5.3% and 4.8% respectively [2] Agriculture and Fertilizer Sector - CF Industries (CF) shares decreased by 7.5% following a downgrade from JPMorgan to "underweight" and a lowered price target, citing anticipated increases in natural gas prices and potential declines in crop prices due to shifts in the agriculture industry and geopolitical uncertainties [3] Medical Devices Sector - Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) shares declined by 4% despite exceeding quarterly sales and profit forecasts, as currency headwinds impacted results and the company projected slower procedure growth in 2025, along with a potential drop in adjusted gross profit margin by 1 to 2 percentage points [4] Renewable Energy Sector - NextEra Energy (NEE) shares surged 5.2% after announcing a partnership with GE Vernova to collaborate on energy projects utilizing natural gas and renewable sources, aimed at powering AI data centers and other energy-intensive facilities, although GE Vernova shares fell 3.9% [5] Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) - Welltower (WELL) shares increased by 3.4% after Bank of America raised its price target, highlighting the value of Welltower's senior housing properties and the potential of its AI real estate platform, WellGPT [6] Apparel Industry - Lululemon Athletica (LULU) shares rose by 3.1% following a price target increase from KeyBanc, with strong results reported during the holiday shopping season and a solid position in the athleisure market, alongside growth initiatives in men's apparel and digital channels [7]