Xi Jinping Urges “Reliable” German Partnership as Lowe’s and BMO Top Earnings Estimates
Stock Market News·2026-02-25 11:38

Key TakeawaysChinese President Xi Jinping met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, calling for the two nations to be "reliable partners" in innovation and Artificial Intelligence.Lowe's (LOW) reported Q4 sales of $20.58 billion, beating the $20.34 billion estimate, while posting a 1.3% increase in comparable sales.Bank of Montreal (BMO) delivered a strong Q1 beat with adjusted EPS of CAD 3.48, significantly higher than the CAD 3.22 analyst forecast.Xi emphasized the need to safeguard global supply chain s ...