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1. Market Performance

Major indexes closed higher as investors focused on a strong Q4 earnings season. The $.SPX(.SPX)$ rose 0.7%, the $.IXIC(.IXIC)$ gained 1.4%, and the Dow added 0.3%. S&P 500 earnings per share are on track to grow 11.5% year-over-year, marking the second-fastest growth since the post-Covid rebound.

Markets

2. Trade War Developments

China announced retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports, including coal, LNG, crude oil, and automobiles.

3. Key Earnings Reports

• PepsiCo (-4.5%): Despite an earnings beat, the company missed revenue expectations and issued weak guidance due to sluggish North American demand and product recalls.

• PayPal (-13%): Strong earnings were overshadowed by disappointing payment volume growth, raising concerns about long-term sustainability.

• $Alphabet(GOOG)$ (-8% after hours): Revenue missed expectations, and cloud growth lagged. Increased capital expenditures for AI weighed on investor sentiment.

• Spotify (+13%): Reported its first full-year profit, driven by strong subscriber growth, far exceeding expectations.

• $Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)$ (+24%): Delivered a significant earnings beat, with its CEO declaring a "Palantir revolution" amid strong AI-driven performance.

4. Looking Ahead

Today’s earnings reports will feature major names, including Arm Holdings, Ford, Novo Nordisk, $Qualcomm(QCOM)$ , Uber, and Disney.

Conclusion

While earnings season has showcased strong overall growth, individual stock performances reflect mixed investor reactions. Trade tensions remain a key risk factor, but AI investment trends continue to shape market sentiment.

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