Today: 3 March 2026

Khadija Saeed

A dedicated markets reporter, she covers stocks, macroeconomics, and major business developments with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.

Mondelez stock price rises as cocoa slides to two-year low — CPI and CAGNY next for MDLZ

Mondelez stock price rises as cocoa slides to two-year low — CPI and CAGNY next for MDLZ

Mondelez shares rose 1.3% to $61.46 Wednesday afternoon, tracking gains in consumer staples as cocoa futures hit two-year lows after a sharp selloff. Cocoa settled near $3,978 a ton Tuesday amid rising inventories in West Africa. Mondelez said it has already locked in cocoa for 2026 at higher prices, limiting immediate margin relief. Traders await Friday’s U.S. CPI and Mondelez’s Feb. 17 CAGNY appearance for further signals.
Cisco stock slips ahead of earnings as new AI chip targets Nvidia, Broadcom

Cisco stock slips ahead of earnings as new AI chip targets Nvidia, Broadcom

Cisco shares fell 0.6% to $85.79 Wednesday afternoon ahead of quarterly results due after the close. The company on Tuesday launched its Silicon One G300 AI networking chip, targeting data center demand and competition from Broadcom and Nvidia. Investors are focused on Cisco’s guidance for AI-driven networking sales after the stock hit a 52-week high. Wall Street expects adjusted earnings of $1.02 per share on $15.1 billion revenue.
Verizon stock jumps 2% — T-Mobile’s outlook and a Feb. 24 date investors are watching

Verizon stock jumps 2% — T-Mobile’s outlook and a Feb. 24 date investors are watching

Verizon shares rose 2.4% to $48.54 by mid-afternoon Wednesday, following gains in AT&T and T-Mobile. T-Mobile lifted its 2027 outlook and said it will stop reporting postpaid phone subscriber additions, drawing analyst criticism. Verizon’s climb follows a strong profit forecast and a $25 billion buyback plan. Senate scrutiny over phone record disclosures added pressure to the sector.
11 February 2026
Marsh stock price (MRSH) dips as bond-sale filing lands and AI fears linger

Marsh stock price (MRSH) dips as bond-sale filing lands and AI fears linger

Marsh & McLennan shares fell 0.71% to $174.09 by 2:39 p.m. EST Wednesday, following sector declines triggered by AI-driven insurance tools. The company filed for a new senior notes offering, with details pending, and registered up to 9 million shares for its stock award plan. Trading volume reached about 3 million shares. Marsh trades on the NYSE under ticker MRSH.
Northrop Grumman stock slips in afternoon trade as Poland ammo deal, CEO sale filing stay in focus

Northrop Grumman stock slips in afternoon trade as Poland ammo deal, CEO sale filing stay in focus

Northrop Grumman shares fell 0.6% to $680.68 Wednesday afternoon, extending a three-day slide and trading about 4% below last week’s 52-week high. The drop follows a Poland ammunition production framework and a CEO share sale disclosure. Investors await management comments at a Citi conference on Feb. 18 and the Feb. 23 dividend record date.
Texas Roadhouse stock rebounds after Truist downgrade — what could move TXRH next week

Texas Roadhouse stock rebounds after Truist downgrade — what could move TXRH next week

Texas Roadhouse shares rose 0.8% to $184.13 Wednesday, recovering some ground after a 2.7% drop Tuesday following a Truist downgrade. Truist cut its rating to hold, citing concerns that beef inflation could persist into 2027 and limit margin gains. The company reports fourth-quarter earnings on Feb. 19. Options trading showed heightened volatility ahead of the results.
Tenet Healthcare stock price today: THC jumps 16% after Q4 results, 2026 outlook

Tenet Healthcare stock price today: THC jumps 16% after Q4 results, 2026 outlook

Tenet Healthcare shares surged 16% to $224.03 after reporting fourth-quarter net income of $371 million and raising its 2026 profit outlook. The company forecast 2026 adjusted EBITDA of $4.485–$4.785 billion and adjusted EPS of $16.19–$18.47. CFO Sun Park warned that expiring ACA tax credits could cut 2026 EBITDA by $250 million, mainly in hospitals. Hospital stocks broadly gained, with HCA up 5.9% and UHS up 8.6%.
ARCO stock slides as Arcos Dorados’ bond buyback deadline nears — what to watch next

ARCO stock slides as Arcos Dorados’ bond buyback deadline nears — what to watch next

Arcos Dorados shares fell nearly 1% to $8.51 in New York trading Wednesday as investors watched a Thursday deadline for early tenders in its $150 million note buyback. The company is offering $1,030 per $1,000 principal for early tenders on its 6.125% notes due 2029. The offer is funded by new bank debt from its Brazilian unit. Investors await further commentary from a Brazil conference.
11 February 2026
Dell stock slides as Nutanix private-cloud update lands and earnings loom

Dell stock slides as Nutanix private-cloud update lands and earnings loom

Dell Technologies shares fell 2.3% to $123.12 on Wednesday, reversing part of Tuesday’s rally. The drop followed news of Nutanix support for Dell’s Private Cloud platform and an SEC filing showing executive Peter Trizzino’s initial stock holdings. Investors are watching for Dell’s Feb. 26 fiscal Q4 results for updates on AI-server demand and margins.
United Airlines stock drops as oil rises, even after JetBlue ‘Blue Sky’ bookings go live

United Airlines stock drops as oil rises, even after JetBlue ‘Blue Sky’ bookings go live

United Airlines shares fell 3.1% to $112.71 Wednesday as airline stocks dropped on rising oil prices, with Brent crude up 1.8% to $70.02 a barrel. United and JetBlue launched cross-selling of flights on each other’s websites and apps under their “Blue Sky” partnership. Investors are watching fuel costs and awaiting more detail from United at a Feb. 18 conference. Delta, American, and Southwest also declined.
DXC stock drops nearly 5% as tech sentiment turns; London AI hub and Amazon Quick rollout in focus

DXC stock drops nearly 5% as tech sentiment turns; London AI hub and Amazon Quick rollout in focus

DXC Technology shares fell 4.5% to $13.94 Wednesday, reversing early gains as IT services stocks retreated. The drop followed mixed sector moves and a UBS downgrade of U.S. IT stocks. DXC reported a 1% revenue decline and 17% drop in bookings last quarter. The company also opened a London AI center and announced a major Dutch rail contract this week.
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