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Hubbell reported a double-digit surge in fourth-quarter profit and sales, bolstered by a wave of investment in artificial intelligence data centers and aging power grids. The Shelton, Connecticut-based manufacturer beat analyst expectations and issued a robust outlook for 2026, signaling that the ongoing U.S. electricity demand boom is translating into sustained revenue growth.
Industrial supply giant W.W. Grainger reported a decline in fourth-quarter profit, missing Wall Street expectations as the company navigated what management described as a "challenging macro environment." Despite the earnings slip, the distributor saw a steady rise in sales, bolstered by strong performance in its digital-heavy business segments.
DaVita shares jumped in early trading Tuesday after the kidney care provider reported fourth-quarter earnings and revenue that cleared analyst hurdles. The company’s optimistic full-year guidance suggests a turning point for the stock, which had struggled under broader market pressure throughout the past year.
TotalEnergies and the Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the 5th Kuwait Oil & Gas Show and Conference, establishing a formal framework for technical cooperation and joint exploration studies. The agreement signals a deepening of the French energy major's commitment to the Gulf state as Kuwait seeks to optimize its domestic resource development.
Adlai Nortye shares surged 12% in premarket trading Tuesday after the biopharmaceutical firm announced a $140 million equity financing deal. The capital injection, structured as a private placement, underscores significant internal backing as the company scales its operations.
Palladyne AI shares jumped 13% in premarket trading Tuesday after the robotics software developer secured a nearly $1 million order from a major defense contractor for a U.S. missile propulsion program. The Salt Lake City-based company expects to recognize the revenue in 2026, marking another significant win in its push toward high-value military contracts.
Capri Holdings, the parent company of Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo, returned to profitability in its fiscal third quarter as the strategic sale of its Versace label offset a decline in revenue. Despite a 4% dip in total sales to $1.03 billion, the luxury group's earnings beat analyst estimates, signaling a period of consolidation as it navigates a volatile high-end retail market.
Western Digital’s board has authorized an additional $4 billion for stock repurchases, the company announced Tuesday, signaling a major ramp-up in shareholder returns. The San Jose-based data storage provider currently has roughly $484 million remaining under its previous authorization, bringing its total capacity for buybacks to nearly $4.5 billion.
Illinois Tool Works (ITW) reported a rise in fourth-quarter profit and revenue on Tuesday, surpassing Wall Street expectations through disciplined margin management. The industrial manufacturer posted a net income of $790 million, supported by a 4.1% increase in total sales, signaling resilience despite a complex global operating environment.
Galaxy Digital Holdings saw its shares slide 6% in Tuesday premarket trading following a sharp fourth-quarter loss that missed analyst expectations. The digital-asset firm reported a deficit of $481.7 million, hit by a significant downturn in cryptocurrency valuations that eroded the worth of its core investment holdings.
BlackBerry and HaleyTek have expanded their partnership to integrate a centralized audio architecture into Volvo Car’s upcoming EX60 fully-electric SUV. The collaboration marks the first implementation of a fully software-defined audio system using the QNX Sound platform, moving away from traditional hardware-dependent setups.
AbbVie has submitted applications to U.S. and European regulators seeking to expand the use of its flagship autoimmune drug, Rinvoq, to treat vitiligo. If cleared, the therapy would become the first systemic treatment available for the chronic depigmenting disorder, potentially addressing a significant unmet need for millions of patients worldwide.
Medtronic announced Tuesday it has exercised an option to acquire medical technology firm CathWorks for up to $585 million, a move aimed at integrating AI-driven diagnostics into the treatment of coronary artery disease.
Shares in European publishing giants RELX and Wolters Kluwer plummeted on Tuesday as investors reacted to new legal-focused artificial intelligence features from Anthropic, stoking fears that Silicon Valley startups could erode the dominance of traditional professional data providers.
Italy successfully raised 14 billion euros ($16.51 billion) through the issuance of a new 15-year government bond maturing in October 2041. The sale, conducted via a bank syndicate on Tuesday, saw overwhelming investor demand with orderbooks exceeding 157 billion euros, according to lead manager banks.
CyanConnode Holdings shares climbed sharply on Tuesday after the company confirmed a preliminary £35 million ($47.8 million) takeover approach from UAE-based Esyasoft Holding. The non-binding proposal values the smart-metering specialist at a significant premium, prompting the board to launch a formal evaluation of the offer.
NGL Energy shares climbed 9% in premarket trading Tuesday after the company announced a collaboration with nuclear developer Natura Resources. The partnership will combine Natura’s small modular reactor (SMR) technology with NGL’s desalination expertise to recycle oilfield wastewater in the Permian Basin.
Nanox shares climbed in premarket trading Tuesday after the medical imaging firm received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its TAP2D enhancement software. The update allows the company’s digital tomosynthesis systems to generate high-quality 2D images from existing 3D scans, streamlining diagnostic workflows without increasing patient radiation exposure.
Gartner Inc. shares tumbled more than 18% in premarket trading Tuesday after the research and advisory firm issued a 2026 financial outlook that fell significantly short of Wall Street expectations. Despite reporting fourth-quarter adjusted earnings that surpassed analyst estimates, the company's conservative long-term revenue and profit targets triggered a sharp sell-off.
FuboTV stock tumbled in premarket trading Tuesday after the sports-first streaming service reported a fiscal first-quarter loss, overshadowing a significant surge in top-line revenue. The decline extends a volatile year for the broadcaster, which has struggled to maintain investor confidence despite aggressive expansion in the competitive live-TV market.
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has authorized a 2% increase to its quarterly dividend, marking the 53rd consecutive year the Chicago-based agribusiness giant has raised its payout to shareholders.
Massimo Group shares cratered in premarket trading after the manufacturer announced a deal to acquire FST, a strategic move designed to integrate artificial intelligence into its vehicle lineup and launch the company into the health robotics sector.
PepsiCo announced a 4% increase to its annual dividend and a new $10 billion share repurchase program on Tuesday, marking the company’s 54th consecutive year of payout hikes and reinforcing its status as a premier Dividend King.
Ball Corp. swung to a fourth-quarter profit, buoyed by a 16% jump in sales and the successful transfer of rising raw material costs to consumers. The Westminster, Colorado-based manufacturer reported a sharp rebound in global demand for aluminum packaging, outperforming Wall Street expectations on both the top and bottom lines.
Bank of Hawai‘i announced that Peter Ho will retire as chief executive officer at the end of March, concluding a 14-year tenure at the helm of the Honolulu-based lender. James Polk, the bank’s current president and chief banking officer, has been appointed to succeed him, ensuring leadership continuity from within the executive ranks.
Enterprise Products Partners reported a fourth-quarter profit of $1.66 billion on Tuesday, surpassing analyst expectations despite a slight year-over-year decline in total revenue. The midstream energy giant benefited from robust cash flow and strategic investments in the Permian Basin, signaling resilience in a shifting energy market.
Banco Santander is poised to report a steady fourth-quarter performance this Wednesday, though investor attention has already shifted toward the lender’s high-stakes Capital Markets Day in February. As continental Europe’s largest bank by market value, the Spanish firm is expected to post an underlying profit of 3.41 billion euros, navigating a complex landscape of cooling interest income and currency volatility in its key overseas markets.
Novo Nordisk is expected to report a decline in fourth-quarter net profit on Wednesday, as the pharmaceutical giant navigates intensifying competition and regulatory pricing shifts. With analysts forecasting a nearly 10% earnings drop, the market is pivoting its focus toward the company's 2026 guidance and the commercial viability of its new weight-loss pill.
Marathon Petroleum reported a sharp rise in fourth-quarter profit on Tuesday, fueled by significantly higher refining margins that offset flat revenue and rising operating costs. The Findlay, Ohio-based refiner posted a net income of $1.54 billion, comfortably beating Wall Street estimates and driving a premarket rally in its shares.
Capri Holdings swung to a third-quarter profit as the divestiture of its Versace brand buffered the company against declining revenue and rising operational costs. Despite a 4% dip in overall sales, the owner of Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo surpassed analyst expectations for both earnings and revenue, signaling a pivot toward stabilization following a period of heavy losses.