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U.S. wheat export inspections climbed significantly during the week ended Feb. 5, surpassing both prior-week and year-over-year levels as robust demand from Southeast Asia bolstered shipping volumes.
Toy giants Mattel and Hasbro are set to release fourth-quarter results this Tuesday, offering a definitive look at how consumer spending weathered a volatile holiday season. Following a sluggish third quarter marked by retail delays and macroeconomic headwinds, the reports will reveal whether price hikes and seasonal demand were enough to drive significant year-over-year growth.
Heineken is set to report nearly flat annual growth on Wednesday as the Dutch brewer navigates a cooling European market and the unexpected departure of its chief executive. With revenue projected at 28.74 billion euros, the results will likely underscore the headwinds facing the global beer industry and the uncertainty surrounding the company’s future leadership.
Toronto’s benchmark index climbed on Monday as a rebound in commodity and tech sectors outweighed a tragic development for Vizsla Silver, which saw its shares plunge following reports that 10 workers abducted in Mexico were found dead.
Imperial Petroleum shares jumped Monday after the shipping operator authorized a new $10 million share-repurchase program, marking the company’s second major capital return initiative in two years.
Gasoline and crude oil futures climbed during midday trading on Monday, bolstered by shifting supply dynamics in West Africa and broader market momentum, even as distillate contracts struggled against high inventory levels. While RBOB and WTI saw gains of over $1, ultra-low sulfur diesel remained in the red, pressured by a slump in natural gas prices.
Waters Corp shares tumbled 11% on Monday after the laboratory technology firm issued first-quarter earnings guidance that trailed Wall Street estimates, overshadowing the finalization of its acquisition of a major Becton Dickinson business unit.
Coca-Cola is projected to report higher fourth-quarter revenue and earnings on Tuesday as the beverage giant navigates a leadership transition and shifting consumer spending habits. Analysts expect the company to leverage pricing power and organic growth to offset inflationary pressures ahead of the market open.
Air Canada is suspending all scheduled service to Cuba starting Monday as a worsening aviation fuel crisis threatens to strand travelers. The flag carrier will operate a series of rescue flights to repatriate approximately 3,000 passengers currently on the island before commercial fuel supplies are expected to vanish entirely by Tuesday.
Global agricultural markets are entering a pivotal week as traders await U.S. labor and inflation data to gauge the Federal Reserve's next move on interest rates. The focus remains locked on Washington’s trade strategy after the USDA confirmed a fresh soybean sale to China, following President Trump’s demand for a massive increase in Beijing's purchasing volume.
Shares of Voyager Technologies climbed 8% on Monday following the announcement of a multi-year contract with NASA to provide mission management services for the International Space Station. The Denver-based defense and space technology firm secured an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity agreement with a ceiling of $24.5 million, marking a significant expansion of its partnership with the space agency.
Humacyte shares jumped 27% on Monday following the announcement that the U.S. Department of Defense has earmarked funding in its 2026 appropriations act to support the company’s vascular repair technology. The federal allocation aims to evaluate and integrate bioengineered solutions into medical protocols for treating traumatic injuries among military personnel.
E.W. Scripps has reached an agreement to sell its Court TV network to Law&Crime, the companies announced Monday, marking a strategic exit for the media giant from the brand it revived five years ago. The transaction aims to "unlock the value" of the network as it integrates into Law&Crime’s growing true-crime portfolio.
VenHub Global shares tumbled on Monday as the autonomous retail startup named former 7-Eleven executive Tarang Sethia to lead its technology division. The stock fell 28% to $3.48, bringing its total losses to 46% since debuting on the Nasdaq late last month.
Ouster shares climbed nearly 10% on Monday after the company finalized its acquisition of StereoLabs, an AI-driven 3D vision specialist. The deal integrates StereoLabs' established perception technology into Ouster’s portfolio as it targets growth in the robotics and industrial automation sectors.
Digital advertising firm Eva Live saw its share price jump on Monday after management withdrew its planned securities offering, citing robust financial momentum and the potential for a new stock buyback program.
Shares of Chicago-based Huron Consulting Group fell nearly 8% on Monday as the professional-services firm announced the largest senior-level leadership expansion in its history.
Barclays is set to report its fourth-quarter results this Tuesday, with the market focused on the lender's updated three-year strategic targets through 2028. Analysts expect the British banking giant to post a pretax profit of £1.73 billion ($2.35 billion), an increase from the previous year, as it navigates shifting interest income and a complex transition in its U.S. consumer division.
TransDigm Group, a major supplier of aircraft components, announced plans on Monday to raise $2 billion through a mix of notes and loans to finance its latest acquisition spree. The capital injection will support the purchases of Stellant Systems, Jet Parts Engineering, and Victor Sierra Aviation Holdings as the company expands its footprint in the aerospace aftermarket.
Shares of Outdoor Holding surged 13% to $1.90 after the company reported a return to profitability for the third quarter, driven by steady growth in its digital marketplace and rigorous cost controls.
Shares of Dye & Durham fell on Monday as the Canadian legal software provider returned to the market following a two-month regulatory suspension. The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) lifted its cease-trade order late Friday, allowing the stock to resume trading after the company cleared a backlog of delinquent financial filings.
Playboy shares jumped more than 30% on Monday after the company announced it is selling a 50% stake in its China operations to UTG Brands Management Group for $122 million. The deal, which covers mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau, is designed to inject immediate cash into the lifestyle brand while offloading local operational complexities to a specialized regional partner.
Astera Labs shares climbed Monday following the announcement of a new research and development center in Israel, a strategic move aimed at accelerating the development of high-performance connectivity solutions for artificial intelligence. The stock rose 8.1% to $183.61 during morning trading, continuing a strong year for the semiconductor firm.
Canadian explorer Vizsla Silver announced Monday that family members of workers abducted from its Panuco project in Sinaloa, Mexico, have reported the individuals were found dead. While the company awaits formal confirmation from Mexican authorities, the tragedy has already triggered a sharp decline in Vizsla’s share price as security concerns mount over its flagship mining operation.
Shares in French miner Eramet tumbled 6% on Monday after the company suspended Chief Financial Officer Abel Martins-Alexandre, compounding a leadership vacuum created by the removal of its chief executive just one week prior. The double exit has triggered an independent investigation into the management of the firm's finance department following internal staff complaints.
Financial market participants expect the Bank of Canada to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 2.25% until the second quarter of 2027, according to a central bank survey released Monday. The findings underscore a prevailing belief that policymakers will prioritize stability over further stimulus as the economy grapples with structural shifts.
Monday.com shares plummeted to a 52-week low on Monday after the work-management software provider issued a cautious outlook for the coming year and scrapped its long-term revenue targets. Despite beating quarterly earnings estimates, the company's conservative guidance fueled investor concerns over slowing growth, sending the stock down 22% in midday trading.
PMET Resources shares tumbled Monday after the critical-minerals explorer announced plans to raise up to C$130 million (US$95 million) to accelerate development at its flagship Quebec site. The aggressive financing strategy aims to bridge the gap toward a final investment decision for the Shaakichiuwaanaan Project, even as the equity issuance triggered an immediate 12% sell-off in morning trading.
Shares of Alexander’s Inc. tumbled on Monday after the real estate investment trust reported a sharp decline in fourth-quarter earnings and revenue. The sell-off follows a significant drop in funds from operations, driven largely by the loss of major tenants in the New York City retail market.
Fresh Del Monte has secured U.S. Bankruptcy Court approval to acquire the primary assets of Del Monte Foods for $285 million. The transaction follows the seller's bankruptcy filing in July and effectively consolidates the iconic brand’s global rights under a single entity.