PayPal sees 2026 profit below estimates, holiday-quarter results fall short

PayPal logged revenue of $8.68 billion for the quarter, missing estimates of $8.80 billion. Adjusted profit was $1.23 a share, also below analysts’ forecasts.
Pfizer beats quarterly estimates despite Covid product decline, reaffirms modest outlook

The pharmaceutical giant reaffirmed the modest 2026 outlook that rattled investors in December.
Nintendo Switch becomes the gaming giant’s best-selling console ever

The success of the Switch was down to the innovative nature of the hardware, combined with strong games based on Nintendo’s most popular characters.
Merck tops quarterly estimates, posts modest 2026 guidance as generic competition looms

Merck posted a modest 2026 outlook that fell short of estimates, as it prepares for some drugs to go off patent later this year and face generic competition.
Trump refuses to be outdone by Europe, signing his own U.S.-India trade deal

The U.S. deal comes after global trading partners have been signing trade pacts, leaving America looking ostracized and more isolated.
PepsiCo earnings beat estimates as drinks sales pick up around the world

PepsiCo reported fourth-quarter earnings and revenue that topped Wall Street’s estimates.
Jim Cramer says ‘prisoners of pessimism’ will not make money in this stock market

The “Mad Money” host said “the constant barrage of negativity” can result in investors missing buying opportunities.
S&P 500 futures climb after index starts February trading on a winning note: Live updates

Investors this week are digesting more than 100 S&P 500 companies posting earnings results. AMD and Pfizer are among those expected to report on Tuesday.
Palantir surges 10% after beating earnings estimates. Here’s what’s happening

The rise comes on the back of months of decline for the stock.
Rare earth stocks jump after Trump launches $12 billion critical minerals stockpile

The moves come shortly after President Donald Trump announced the establishment of a U.S. critical mineral reserve.