Walmart, Occidental, Klarna, Wayfair, Deere, Omnicom, and More Stock Movers - Barron'sSkip to Main ContentThis copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only. Distribution and use of this material are governed by our Subscriber Agreement and by copyright law. For non-personal use or to order multiple copies, please contact Dow Jones Reprints at 1-800-843-0008 or visit www.djreprints.com.# These Stocks Are Today's Movers: Walmart, Occidental, Klarna, Wayfair, Deere, Omnicom, EPAM, and MoreBy [Mackenzie T ...

Economic Indicators - The February Philadelphia business outlook survey unexpectedly rose by 3.7 to a 5-month high of 16.3, surpassing expectations of a decline to 7.5 [1] - Weekly initial unemployment claims fell by 23,000 to a 5-week low of 206,000, indicating a stronger labor market than the anticipated 225,000 [1][3] - The December trade deficit widened more than expected to $70.3 billion, the largest deficit in 5 months, compared to expectations of $55.5 billion [6] Stock Market Performance - Stock indexes closed lower on Thursday, with the S&P 500 down by 0.28%, the Dow Jones down by 0.54%, and the Nasdaq down by 0.41% [6] - Chipmakers and AI-infrastructure stocks faced significant pressure, contributing to the broader market decline [5][14] - Avis Budget Group's stock fell more than 22% after forecasting full-year adjusted EBITDA of $800 million to $1.00 billion, below the consensus of $1.07 billion [15] Corporate Earnings - Over three-quarters of S&P 500 companies have reported earnings, with 74% beating expectations, and S&P earnings growth is expected to rise by 8.4% in Q4 [9] - Booking Holdings reported Q4 adjusted EPS of $48.80, below the consensus of $48.86, leading to a decline of more than 6% in its stock [17] - Deere & Co raised its full-year net income forecast to between $4.5 billion and $5.0 billion, up from a previous forecast of $4.00 billion to $4.75 billion, resulting in a stock increase of more than 11% [18] Geopolitical Factors - Geopolitical risks impacted stocks, with WTI crude oil rising more than 1% to a 6.5-month high due to concerns over Iran's nuclear negotiations amid U.S. military buildup in the Middle East [4]

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Economic Indicators - Q4 GDP is expected to expand by +3.0% (q/q annualized) and the Q4 core price index is expected to climb by +2.6% [1] - December personal spending is expected to rise by +0.4% m/m and personal income is expected to be up +0.3% m/m [1] - The December core PCE price index is expected to increase by +0.3% m/m and +2.9% y/y [1] - The February S&P manufacturing PMI is expected to slip by -0.1 to 52.3 [1] - The December trade deficit was -$70.3 billion, wider than expectations of -$55.5 billion [2] - The February Philadelphia business outlook survey unexpectedly rose +3.7 to a 5-month high of 16.3 [2][3] - Weekly initial unemployment claims fell -23,000 to a 5-week low of 206,000, indicating a stronger labor market [2][3] Stock Market Performance - Stock indexes are under pressure, with the S&P 500 down -0.26%, Dow Jones down -0.28%, and Nasdaq down -0.34% [6] - Chipmakers and AI-infrastructure stocks are leading losses, with significant declines in companies like Seagate Technology and Microchip Technology [12] - EPAM Systems is down more than -21% after forecasting weaker-than-expected revenue growth [13] - Avis Budget Group is down more than -20% after forecasting lower adjusted EBITDA than consensus [13] - Pool Corp is down more than -13% after reporting Q4 adjusted RPS below consensus [14] Earnings Reports - More than three-quarters of S&P 500 companies have reported earnings, with 75% beating expectations [7] - S&P earnings growth is expected to climb by +8.4% in Q4, marking the tenth consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth [7] - Excluding the Magnificent Seven megacap technology stocks, Q4 earnings are expected to increase by +4.6% [7] - Omnicom Group is up more than +13% after reporting Q4 revenue well above consensus [15] - Deere & Co is up more than +11% after raising its full-year net income forecast [16]

Why These 5 Depressed Stocks Are Flashing Classic Take-Private Signals in 2026 - 24/7 Wall St.[S&P 5006,860.80 -0.29%][Dow Jones49,525.90 -0.26%][Nasdaq 10024,781.60 -0.42%][Russell 20002,648.72 -0.36%][FTSE 10010,621.00 -0.83%][Nikkei 22557,043.00 -0.87%][Investing]# Why These 5 Depressed Stocks Are Flashing Classic Take-Private Signals in 2026### Quick ReadEPAM Systems (EPAM) delivered 12.8% revenue growth and holds $1.3B cash with no debt despite trading 63% below highs.YETI (YETI) is the smallest and mo ...

Market Overview - The S&P 500 is attempting its first three-session win streak since late January, with markets solidly higher [1] - Sector rotation is a significant theme, with investments increasing in energy, technology, consumer discretionary, materials, and financials, while real estate, utilities, and consumer staples are being sold off [1] Economic Indicators - New orders for manufactured durable goods, excluding transportation, increased by 0.9% in December, surpassing estimates of a 0.3% increase [1] - January industrial production rose by 0.7% month over month, exceeding forecasts of a 0.4% increase [1] Company Developments - Alphabet announced the launch of Lyria 3, a generative music model available in its Gemini app, allowing users to create custom 30-second tracks [1] - The introduction of Lyria 3 is expected to enhance the quality of soundtracks for YouTube Shorts, potentially increasing creator engagement on the platform compared to competitors like TikTok and Instagram Reels [1] Upcoming Earnings Reports - Companies reporting quarterly earnings after the market close include DoorDash, Carvana, Occidental Petroleum, Figma, Blue Owl Capital, and Molson Coors Beverage [1] - Before the market opens on Thursday, Walmart, Quanta Services, Deere, and Wayfair are scheduled to report their results [1]

Core Insights - The rise of Agentic Commerce signifies a transformative shift in retail, where AI chatbots will become central to product selection and purchasing, fundamentally altering the power dynamics and profit distribution in the industry [1][2] - Retailers must adapt quickly to this change or risk obsolescence, as the era of AI-driven shopping is already underway [1] Group 1: Industry Trends - Major retailers like Walmart, Etsy, and Shopify are already integrating AI tools for direct ordering, indicating a swift industry-wide adoption of this new commercial wave [2] - Companies like Wayfair and JD Sports are collaborating with tech giants like Google and Microsoft to enable direct purchases through AI platforms, showcasing the competitive landscape [2] Group 2: Business Model Adjustments - Retailers need to ensure their products are easily identifiable and retrievable by AI systems, necessitating a shift in business models to survive in an AI-driven marketplace [4][5] - Understanding the information retrieval mechanisms of large language models is crucial for retailers to align their product descriptions with consumer intent, requiring an upgraded SEO strategy [5][6] Group 3: Challenges and Risks - AI platforms may begin charging commissions on transactions, which could erode profit margins for retailers already struggling with lower digital channel profitability compared to physical stores [7] - The potential for AI platforms to require payment for visibility in search results could further compress profit margins and limit retailers' operational space [7][10] Group 4: Data Ownership and Control - The issue of data ownership arises, as AI platforms may possess a more comprehensive understanding of consumer behavior, creating new barriers to entry for retailers [10] - Major players like Walmart and Amazon are in a position to develop their own AI tools, which could shift the competitive landscape and control over consumer interactions [10]

Core Insights - The Optimist Fund aims to deliver exceptional long-term investment performance, targeting capital compounding at mid-teens or better over decades [2] - The fund has been operational for nearly four years and is tracking positively towards its five-year investment lens [3] Performance Overview - As of December 31, 2025, the fund's compound returns are as follows: 1 Year: 32.2%, 2 Year: 48.4%, 3 Year: 59.1%, Since Inception: 19.1% [4] - In Q4 2025, the fund experienced a decline of 8.5%, but remains optimistic about the fundamental performance of its holdings [4] Investment Strategy - The fund focuses on identifying businesses where deep research reveals a gap between market expectations and long-term realities, referred to as developing unique insights [5] - The strategy emphasizes long-term investment outcomes over short-term volatility, allowing the fund to capitalize on market dislocations [9][10] Key Holdings and Performance - Top contributors in Q4 included Wayfair and Carvana, both showing significant year-over-year revenue growth [22][23][24] - Top detractors included ThredUp and Monday.com, with ThredUp showing strong fundamentals despite stock price declines [25][26][27] Portfolio Adjustments - The fund exited its position in Fiverr due to a lack of conviction in its growth trajectory, while initiating new positions in Root and Affirm [32][33][35] - DiscoverIE is highlighted as a high-quality industrial compounder with potential for significant EPS growth over the next five years [36][38][39] Future Outlook - The fund believes the next five years will outperform the previous four, driven by improved valuations and stronger underlying business fundamentals [20][21]

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北京时间2月17日晚，美股周二早盘走低，主要股指延续了上周的下跌趋势。此前遭受重挫的软件股继 续走低。黄金白银普遍下跌。 道指跌140.68点，跌幅为0.28%，报49360.25点；纳指跌257.60点，跌幅为1.14%，报22289.07点；标普 500指数跌47.09点，跌幅为0.69%，报6789.08点。 周一美股因总统日休市。 周二衡量市场恐慌程度的芝加哥期权交易所波动率指数（VIX）升至20以上，最高触及22.50。上周交 易时段开始时，该指数还在17点左右徘徊。 周二美股开盘后，Meta Platforms、英伟达、Palantir、美光科技及闪迪等今年迄今表现强劲股票普遍下 跌。 由于担心人工智能工具可能取代特定行业的软件供应商，软件板块正遭受冲击。欧特克和赛富时继续下 滑。 由于市场对人工智能颠覆性影响的担忧冲击了软件、房地产、卡车运输和金融服务等行业，标普500指 数刚刚经历了连续第二周的下跌。标普500指数和蓝筹股道指上周均下跌超过1%，而以科技股为主的纳 斯达克综合指数跌幅超过2%。 摩根士丹利市场研究与策略财富管理团队主管Daniel Skelly表示："市场对AI颠覆的担忧情绪再 ...