Today: 28 March 2026
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Khadija Saeed

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

McDonald’s Q4 2025 earnings beat as $5 value meals pull customers back

McDonald’s Q4 2025 earnings beat as $5 value meals pull customers back

McDonald’s global same-store sales rose 5.7% in the fourth quarter, with U.S. sales up 6.8%. Revenue climbed 10% to $7.01 billion and adjusted earnings reached $3.12 per share. The company raised its quarterly dividend and reported loyalty sales of nearly $37 billion in 2025. Value meals and promotions drove the gains, topping analysts’ forecasts.
11 February 2026
Becton Dickinson stock jumps 5% as BDX rebounds from forecast reset

Becton Dickinson stock jumps 5% as BDX rebounds from forecast reset

Becton, Dickinson and Company shares jumped 5.2% to $180.62 in after-hours trading Wednesday after cutting its 2026 adjusted earnings forecast following the Waters deal. First-quarter revenue reached $5.25 billion, with adjusted EPS at $2.91. Trading volume nearly tripled its 50-day average. Investors remain focused on margins amid China pricing pressure, tariffs, and the Alaris pump cycle.
11 February 2026
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Vertiv stock jumps 24% after earnings as VRT flags record orders and upbeat 2026 view

Vertiv stock jumps 24% after earnings as VRT flags record orders and upbeat 2026 view

Vertiv shares surged 24% to $248.51 in after-hours trading after reporting a 23% jump in Q4 sales to $2.88 billion and a 252% surge in organic orders. The company’s backlog reached $15 billion, fueled by data center demand, and Vertiv raised its 2026 forecast above analyst expectations. Investors are watching if the order pace holds into the March quarter.
11 February 2026
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Kyndryl stock price rebounds again after SEC-linked review shock; what’s next for KD shares

Kyndryl stock price rebounds again after SEC-linked review shock; what’s next for KD shares

Kyndryl shares jumped 9% to $12.12 in after-hours trading Wednesday, rebounding after a 55% plunge earlier this week. The company delayed its quarterly filing as its audit committee reviews cash management and internal controls, warning of “material weaknesses.” CFO David Wyshner and general counsel Edward Sebold have exited. Kyndryl cut its 2026 revenue and cash flow outlook.
11 February 2026
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Omnicom stock drops 5% after hours as PR shake-up lands ahead of Feb. 18 earnings

Omnicom stock drops 5% after hours as PR shake-up lands ahead of Feb. 18 earnings

Omnicom shares fell 5.1% to $69.32 in after-hours trading Wednesday after the company began consolidating its public relations agencies. The moves come ahead of fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results set for Feb. 18, with a conference call scheduled at 4:30 p.m. ET. Rival WPP dropped 4.6% and Stagwell slipped 2%, while the broader market was little changed.
11 February 2026
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GE Vernova stock jumps 4% to $823 as a 2030 turbine-slot deal fuels the run

GE Vernova stock jumps 4% to $823 as a 2030 turbine-slot deal fuels the run

GE Vernova shares climbed 4.1% to $823.67 Wednesday after Maxim Power reserved a 7HA.02 gas turbine slot for 2030 delivery, requiring a deposit in 2026. The agreement covers Maxim’s 400-megawatt Prairie Lights project in Alberta. Trading volume reached 2.7 million shares. Investors now await GE Vernova’s April 22 earnings webcast for updates on orders and margins.
11 February 2026
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Salesforce stock slides after-hours as layoffs report and Cimulate AI deal sharpen focus

Salesforce stock slides after-hours as layoffs report and Cimulate AI deal sharpen focus

Salesforce shares dropped 4.4% to $185 in after-hours trading Wednesday, following reports of job cuts and skepticism over its AI tools’ impact on growth and costs. The company confirmed a deal to acquire Cimulate, an AI product discovery firm, aiming to boost its Agentforce Commerce platform. Wall Street ended flat as strong jobs data dampened hopes for Fed rate cuts. Salesforce declined to comment on the reported layoffs.
11 February 2026
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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.
11 February 2026
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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.
11 February 2026
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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
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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.
11 February 2026
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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.
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Stock Market Today

  • Bill Ackman Sees Justification in Elevated Stock Market Valuations Despite Investor Concerns
    March 28, 2026, 9:13 AM EDT. Billionaire investor Bill Ackman weighed in on the current stock market valuation amid fears of overextension. The S&P 500 trades at about 20.6 times forward earnings, above its historical mid-to-high teens average but below early 2026 levels. Ackman highlights that the top 10 S&P 500 companies, including Amazon and Meta, hold a combined 38.5% market cap and justify their high valuations with expected earnings growth above 20% over two years. These mega-caps benefit from durable structural advantages like global scale and leadership in artificial intelligence, supporting their premium price-to-earnings ratios. Ackman suggests the market's elevated multiples are sustainable despite broader investor caution and challenges to earnings durability.
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