Youtube·2026-02-11 23:29Market Overview - The trading day ended with the S&P 500 finishing flat, the Nasdaq down by approximately 0.2%, and the Dow Jones down by about 0.1% [7] - Small-cap stocks were the biggest losers, with the index down about 0.4% as expectations for Fed rate cuts were pushed out [7] Sector Performance - In the S&P 500, 285 stocks were higher while 218 were lower, indicating a slight positive sentiment [8] - The energy sector saw a gain of 2.6%, while consumer staples and materials rose by 1.4% and 1.3%, respectively [9] - Financials, communication services, and consumer discretionary sectors lagged behind [9] Company Earnings - McDonald's reported a 5.7% increase in comparable sales for Q4, exceeding the estimate of 3.76%, with total revenue slightly above $7 billion compared to the expected $6.83 billion [10][11] - The company's focus on value has resonated with cost-conscious consumers, leading to an 8% increase in global systemwide sales [12][13] - Cisco's second-quarter adjusted earnings per share beat estimates, with total revenue also surpassing expectations at $5.3 billion [20][22] Notable Gainers - GENERAC Holdings saw a significant gain of about 18% after forecasting a 2026 EBITDA margin above analyst consensus, despite missing Q4 net sales estimates [15][16] - Smurfit Westrock gained nearly 10% after reporting adjusted EBITDA that beat analyst estimates, with the stock up about 30% year-to-date [18] - Micron Technology rose almost 10% as the company assured investors of high-volume production of its new memory chips [19] Notable Decliners - Mattel's shares plummeted by 25%, marking the largest drop since 1999, after holiday results fell short of analyst expectations [24] - Robinhood's stock fell by 8.8% due to lower fourth-quarter profits linked to declines in cryptocurrency values [25] - Lyft's shares dropped by 17% following a disappointing forecast and missed Wall Street estimates [29]