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S&P 500 Futures Flat After Strong Rally
S&P 500 futures are flat this morning following a 1.97% close on Friday. Markets in Asia and Europe showed strong gains, with STOXX Europe 600 up 0.27%.
Asian Markets Surge: Nikkei Up 3.89%
Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 3.89%, South Korea’s KOSPI gained 4.1%, and China’s CSI 300 increased 1.63%. India’s NIFTY 50 was up 0.68% amid the global rally.
Gold Surges Above $5,000
Gold prices have returned above $5,000, reflecting investor shifts amid market volatility. This comes alongside strong performances in non-tech sectors.
Goldman Sachs Panic Index Hits 9.22
The Goldman Sachs 'Panic Index' reached 9.22 out of 10 on Thursday, signaling maximum fear among investors. This indicates violent volatility in markets.
Software Stocks Plunge 7.75% Last Week
Software companies in the S&P 500 fell 7.75% last week, down 15% over two weeks, as investors rotate to industrial sectors fearing AI disruption. The Magnificent 7 dropped 4.66%.
Dow Jones Closes Above 50,000 First Time
The Dow Jones Industrials closed above 50,000 for the first time ever last week, less affected by tech declines. Yardeni Research forecasts DJIA at 70,000 by end of 2020s.
Coca-Cola (KO) Pre-Market Earnings
Coca-Cola reports Q4 2025 earnings pre-market with consensus EPS of $0.56, up 1.82% YoY. KO has beaten expectations every quarter in the past year.
CVS Health (CVS) Earnings Preview
CVS is set to report earnings with consensus EPS showing strong growth; 2025 P/E ratio at 11.78 vs industry 2.90, indicating higher growth potential. Beat consensus by up to 17.65% previously.
Marriott International (MAR) Earnings
Marriott reports Q4 2025 with expected EPS of $2.64, up 7.76% YoY. The company has beaten estimates every quarter, with 2025 P/E at 33.13 vs industry 24.70.
Xylem (XYL) Pre-Market Report
Xylem anticipates earnings with past beats up to 10.48%; 2025 P/E ratio is 28.03 vs industry 30.00. Reporting for quarter ending December 31, 2025.
Bitcoin Holds at $69.5K Amid Rally
Bitcoin is trading at $69.5K as part of broader market movements. This aligns with gains in gold and equities outside tech sectors.