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Update: 8:37 a.m. ET
A.M. Update
Good morning. For many, it’s midweek. But for Wall Street, we might as well call it a week after today. After the market close today, chip giant Nvidiawill provide its latest insights on the AI boom, joined by AI aspirant Salesforce and software company Synopsys. Here is what is trending this morning:
Crude Jumps Above $66
This morning, WTI Crude Oil climbed above $66, even despite news that OPEC+ might weigh a sizable production increase. Crude has been on an upward trajectory for several weeks, rising on the backs of Venezuelan production, greater inventories, and talk of a possible military intervention in Iran.
Paramount Disrupts WBD/Netflix Tie-Up
In business theatrics, Warner Bros. Discovery said yesterday afternoon that a new deal from Paramount Skydance was better than the offer made by presumptive buyer Netflix, with the Ellison-backed media giant offering $31/share for the firm’s far-reaching catalog. This will likely motivate Netflix to upsize its own offer as well.
A.M. Earnings: HSBC, TJX, Lowe’s
This morning’s earnings are already coming across the wire, anchored by HSBC, the largest report of the day. It’s up 5.4% in the premarket after its revenue jumped and pre-tax profits fell in 2025. Its wealth division was a large component of that win, helping the U.K.’s FTSE 100 hit a new high.
After Home Depot’s better-than-expected results yesterday, competitor Lowe’s also bested street expectations, but it’s down 3% in the premarket on talk of “ongoing uncertainty” in the sector.
The same goes for apparel retailer TJX Companies, which is down less than one percent after beating fourth quarter estimates, a sign that retail firms are holding up despite a mixed economic environment.
Here is the full slate of earnings from this morning, plus their stock returns yesterday:
Data Today: MBA Mortgage, EIA Data, Fed Speeches
Here is what to expect on the data side today: