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Our platform aggregates and organizes all relevant market news, helping you stay informed, up-to-date, and knowledgeable without spending hours sifting through headlines.Reinvented to keep you in control, it's where your edge begins with better information. Go from market noise to clarity in seconds with a real-time platform built to redefine how traders and investors digest financial news.Visit www.marketflux.ioHere is Your Complete Market Rundown (02/25/2026)Nvidia Corporation (NVDA)Performance Overview1D Change: 1.4%5D Change: 4.03%News Volume: 386Unusual Volume Factor: 4xNvidia Delivers Blowout Q4 Results as AI Boom Continues, Stock Rises on Strong GuidanceNvidia reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 results after market close on February 25, exceeding Wall Street expectations with revenue of $68.1 billion versus estimates of $65.91 billion and adjusted earnings per share of $1.62 versus $1.53 expected. The chipmaker’s data center revenue reached $62.3 billion, up 75% year-over-year, driven by continued strong demand for AI computing infrastructure.The company provided first-quarter guidance of $76.44 billion to $79.56 billion in revenue, well above analyst estimates of $72.78 billion, signaling the AI infrastructure buildout remains robust. CEO Jensen Huang stated that customers are racing to invest in AI compute and that adoption of agentic AI is skyrocketing. Nvidia’s networking business delivered $10.98 billion in revenue, significantly exceeding the $9.02 billion estimate. The earnings report came at a critical moment for markets, with investors seeking reassurance about the sustainability of AI-driven stock valuations following recent volatility sparked by concerns over DeepSeek and other competitive developments.Asian markets rallied ahead of the announcement, with the Nikkei and Kospi reaching record highs. US stock futures rose throughout the day, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posting gains in anticipation of the results. Nvidia’s gross margin of 75.2% topped expectations of 74.7%, and free cash flow more than doubled from the prior year. The company disclosed it has sold zero H200 chips to China, according to a top US export official. Gaming revenue of $3.7 billion came in slightly below the $4.01 billion estimate.Options traders had priced in Nvidia’s smallest post-earnings swing in three years, approximately 5%, reflecting either increased confidence or uncertainty about the stock’s direction. Shares rose in after-hours trading following the announcement. The results provided relief to investors concerned about whether massive AI spending by hyperscalers would translate into sustained chip demand, with Huang emphasizing that computing demand is growing exponentially.Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (LOW)Performance Overview1D Change: -5.55%5D Change: -6.72%News Volume: 77Unusual Volume Factor: 11xLowe’s Beats Q4 Expectations But Stock Falls on Weak Full-Year Outlook Amid Housing Market PressuresLowe’s reported fourth-quarter results that exceeded analyst expectations, with adjusted earnings per share of $1.98 versus estimates of $1.94 and revenue of $20.58 billion topping the $20.35 billion forecast. Comparable sales rose 1.3 percent, and total sales jumped more than 10 percent year-over-year despite a sluggish housing market. However, shares declined in Wednesday trading after the home improvement retailer issued disappointing full-year guidance, signaling continued weakness in the housing sector.The company warned of ongoing uncertainty in the home improvement category as customers defer big-ticket remodeling projects amid high borrowing costs and economic volatility. CEO comments highlighted that the housing market remains under pressure, with homeowners reluctant to undertake costly renovations. The cautious outlook affected broader housing-related stocks, with home builder shares sliding alongside the retailer’s warning. Analysts noted concerns about margin pressures, though several firms raised price targets following the report. RBC Capital, Stifel, and Jefferies increased their targets to reflect strong January trends and operational resilience, with Jefferies setting a $305 target based on momentum.Truist cut its target to $293 citing valuation concerns. The mixed results came as Lowe’s confronts what analysts called the reality of tariffs and a sluggish housing market. Despite beating quarterly expectations and deploying digital tools to grow B2B sales, the company’s conservative forecast for the year ahead overshadowed near-term performance, reflecting broader uncertainty in the home improvement retail sector heading into the spring selling season.Citigroup Inc. (C)Performance Overview1D Change: 4.36%5D Change: -1.66%News Volume: 111Unusual Volume Factor: 1xCitigroup Forms Specialized AI Infrastructure Team as Bank Targets Emerging Tech SectorCitigroup assembled a dedicated banking group focused on the artificial intelligence infrastructure boom, positioning itself to help finance what analysts estimate could be a $3 trillion buildout. The team comprises leaders from both investment banking and corporate banking divisions. Separately, the bank completed the sale of its Russian operations.In analyst activity, Citi raised multiple price targets including Costco to $1,000, Targa Resources to $262, DT Midstream to $156, and Standard Chartered to 1,830 GBp. The firm also increased its Enbridge valuation following fourth-quarter results but reduced its Expedia target. Citi downgraded one holding to Hold while maintaining ratings on Axon and other positions. Option traders showed moderately bearish sentiment on Citi shares, which declined 1.7 percent.Netflix, Inc. (NFLX)Performance Overview1D Change: 5.98%5D Change: 6.06%Netflix Warner Bros Deal Faces Mounting Pressure as Paramount Raises Bid and Regulators CircleNetflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery confronted significant challenges as Paramount improved its competing offer to $31 per share, potentially exceeding Netflix’s bid. The streaming giant’s stock paradoxically surged, posting its best single-day gain in over a year, as investors appeared to welcome the prospect of Netflix losing the bidding war. Regulatory scrutiny intensified when eleven Republican-led state attorneys general urged the Department of Justice to thoroughly examine the Netflix-Warner deal, citing consumer harm concerns. Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos is scheduled to visit the White House to discuss the acquisition and related board disputes.Analysts at Bernstein examined Netflix’s strategic options as the competitive dynamics shifted. Market observers noted Netflix stock has fallen 41 percent from recent highs, reaching its cheapest valuation in three years. Options activity showed significant bullish positioning, with one trader placing a $14 million bet that losing the Warner bid would benefit Netflix, and another purchasing 55,000 May call spreads. The UK announced plans to regulate streaming services including Netflix like traditional broadcasters, adding to the company’s regulatory challenges. Warner Bros. Discovery is set to report fourth-quarter results amid the takeover battle. Netflix has four days remaining to match Paramount’s improved offer or withdraw, with some analysts recommending a graceful exit from the bidding process.First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)Performance Overview1D Change: -13.82%5D Change: -11.93%First Solar Plunges 16% on Weak 2026 Revenue Guidance and Policy UncertaintyFirst Solar shares tumbled as much as 16.9% in premarket trading on February 25, 2026, following a disappointing fourth-quarter earnings report and weak 2026 revenue guidance. The solar manufacturer’s outlook fell short of analyst expectations, prompting multiple downgrades from major investment firms. Baird downgraded the stock citing “numerous unknowns” surrounding the company’s outlook, while HSBC cut its rating to Hold from Buy, pointing to cooling demand and operational challenges. RBC Capital lowered its price target due to tariff policy concerns weighing on the company’s prospects.Barclays maintained its rating but noted curtailments in Asian markets as a headwind. The guidance miss reflects broader uncertainty in the solar sector, with policy changes and market dynamics creating volatility for manufacturers. Despite some firms like William Blair and Needham reiterating their ratings, the stock was among the day’s biggest losers, underperforming competitors. First Solar shares showed modest recovery later in the session, rising 3% after hitting session lows, though the stock remained significantly down for the day. The weak forecast stands in contrast to the company’s previous growth trajectory in the renewable energy sector.Stock Market EventsCME Group Halts Metals and Natural Gas Trading Due to Technical IssuesCME Group suspended trading on its Globex metals and natural gas futures and options markets following technical difficulties, according to an exchange alert posted on its website.Continue readingEarnings EventsNvidia Beats Q4 Expectations with $68.1B Revenue, Stock Rises After HoursNvidia reported fourth-quarter revenue of $68.1 billion, surpassing estimates of $65.91 billion, with adjusted EPS of $1.62 beating the $1.53 forecast. Data center revenue reached $62.3 billion, exceeding expectations, while networking revenue of $10.98 billion significantly outperformed the $9.02 billion estimate.Continue readingSnowflake Beats Q4 Estimates But Shares Fall on Tepid Revenue OutlookSnowflake exceeded fourth-quarter earnings and revenue expectations but disappointed investors with in-line sales guidance, failing to ease concerns about software sector viability. Shares initially rose on the beat before declining on the cautious outlook.Continue readingLowe's Beats Earnings Despite Warning on Weak Home Improvement DemandLowe's reported stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings with sales rising over 10%, but shares fell after the retailer issued a cautious full-year outlook, citing ongoing uncertainty as customers postpone major home renovation projects amid sluggish housing market conditions.Continue readingGeopolitics EventsTrump's State of the Union Avoids Tariff Details, Proposes Retirement Accounts and Housing RestrictionsPresident Trump delivered his State of the Union address without addressing tariff policies, while proposing new retirement accounts with $1,000 employer matches and restrictions on investors owning over 100 single-family homes. Housing stocks declined following the speech's lack of housing proposals.Continue readingTrump Warns Iran on Nuclear Weapons and Missile DevelopmentPresident Trump stated during his State of the Union address that Iran is developing missiles capable of reaching the U.S. and reiterated his commitment to preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, calling the nation the world's leading sponsor of terror.Continue readingChina Orders Up to 120 Airbus Aircraft During German Chancellor's VisitChina has ordered as many as 120 commercial aircraft from Airbus, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced during his state visit to China, marking a significant deal for the European aerospace manufacturer amid ongoing trade discussions between the nations.Continue readingTrump Tariffs to Exceed 15% for Some Nations Despite EU Trade DealPresident Trump maintains firm stance on tariffs following State of the Union address, with some nations facing rates above 15%. European Union exports worth $5 billion will face levies exceeding the agreed 15% ceiling, raising concerns about dollar implications and trade relations.Continue readingMacro EventsFederal Reserve Officials Signal Cautious Stance Amid Mixed Economic Signals and Independence ConcernsFederal Reserve officials expressed measured optimism on monetary policy while addressing growing concerns about institutional independence. St. Louis Fed's Musalem stated policy is "around neutral" with balanced inflation and employment risks, while Atlanta Fed's Bostic warned political battles are undermining public trust in the central bank.Continue readingReal Estate EventsHousing Stocks Plummet Despite Mortgage Rate Relief as Retailers Issue Cautious OutlooksMortgage rates fell to their lowest level since 2022, but housing-related stocks declined sharply Wednesday following pessimistic forecasts from Lowe's and Home Depot ahead of spring season. Investor concerns deepened after President Trump's State of the Union address omitted housing policy updates.Continue readingMortgage Rates Edge Up to 5.77% as Home Construction Drives Economic RecoveryMortgage rates rose slightly to 5.77% on February 25, 2026. Resideo stock jumped 9.2% after fourth-quarter sales exceeded expectations. Home construction sector leads broader economic recovery from near-recession conditions.Continue readingCrypto EventsBitcoin Surges Past $69,000 on Market Rebound and Risk Appetite RecoveryBitcoin jumped over 7% to surpass $69,000, breaking its recent downtrend as global markets rallied following positive earnings data and SOTU relief. However, analysts caution the move may be temporary rather than a sustained bottom.Continue readingOther EventsCuban Forces Kill Four in Armed Confrontation with Florida SpeedboatCuban government reports killing four people and wounding six others aboard a Florida-registered speedboat after the vessel allegedly opened fire on border patrol in Cuban territorial waters.Continue reading© 2026 Market Flux. All rights reserved.
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