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  • Varonis Systems Stock Falls Over Deadline Alert From Law Offices Of Frank R. Cruz February 04, 2026 09:55 ET

    Stock of Varonis Systems, Inc. (VRNS) is moving down about 20 percent on Wednesday morning trading over a deadline alert from the Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz about class action lawsuits filed on the behalf of shareholders. The company's stock is currently trading at $20.95, down 21.28 percent or...

  • Advanced Micro Devices Stock Falls 12% February 04, 2026 09:46 ET

    Shares of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) are falling about 12 percent on Wednesday morning trading despite no corporate-related announcements to impact the movement. The company's shares are currently trading at $211.46 on the Nasdaq, down 12.81 percent. The stock opened at $209.79 and has climbed...

  • usprivatesectoremployment 04022026 lg U.S. Private Sector Adds 22,000 Jobs In January, Less Than Expected February 04, 2026 09:32 ET

    Payroll processor ADP released a report on Wednesday showing private sector employment in the U.S. increased by much less than expected in the month of January. ADP said private sector employment rose by 22,000 jobs in January after climbing by a downwardly revised 37,000 jobs in December.

  • Performance Food Expects Q3 Sales, Adj. EBITDA To Rise, Cuts Annual Outlook; Stock Down February 04, 2026 09:23 ET

    Performance Food Group Company (PFGC), a food and food service distributor, on Wednesday initiated guidance for the third quarter and revised down its annual outlook. Scott McPherson, CEO of Performance Food Group, said: "As we refine our outlook for 2026 to reflect recent market dynamics, our confidence...

  • Corpay To Sell PayByPhone Business To Lightyear Capital For Undisclosed Sum,stock Down In Pre-Market February 04, 2026 09:18 ET

    Corpay, Inc. (CPAY), Wednesday announced the decision to sell PayByPhone, a mobile parking payments business, to Lightyear Capital. The financial details of the deal have not been disclosed. Notably, the transaction is not expected to have a material impact on Corpay's 2026 Cash EPS outlook. Ron...

  • stock2 25092025 lg Futures Pointing To Roughly Flat Open On Wall Street February 04, 2026 08:50 ET

    Following the weakness seen in the previous session, stocks may show a lack of direction in early trading on Wednesday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a roughly flat open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures up by just 0.1 percent. The futures remained little changed even after...

  • Equifax Expects Q1, Annual Results To Improve February 04, 2026 08:47 ET

    Equifax Inc. (EFX), a consumer credit reporting agency, on Wednesday initiated guidance for the first quarter and full year. Commenting on the guidance, the company said: "This reflects an assumption that the U.S. mortgage market is down low single digits in 2026 as well as an assumption that 100%...

  • Flex Earnings Decline In Q3; Guides Q4, FY26 February 04, 2026 08:43 ET

    Flex Ltd. (FLEX), a manufacturing company, on Wednesday, reported its net income decreased in the fourth quarter compared with the previous year. For the third quarter, net income decreased to $239 million from $263 million in the previous year. Earnings per share were $0.64 versus $0.67 last...

  • who 04022026 lg Four In Ten Cancer Cases Could Be Prevented Globally: WHO Analysis February 04, 2026 08:43 ET

    Up to four in 10 cancer cases globally could be prevented, new analysis has revealed, highlighting the need for stronger tobacco control and other measures to reduce risks and save lives. The study by the World Health Organization and its International Agency for Research on Cancer looks at 30 preventable...

  • Biogen: Phase 2/3 DEVOTE Study Supports Clinical Benefits Of High-dose Regimen Of nusinersen February 04, 2026 08:23 ET

    Biogen (BIIB) announced that Nature Medicine published results from the Phase 2/3 DEVOTE study evaluating the high-dose regimen of nusinersen, comprised of 50 mg/5 mL loading and 28 mg/5 mL maintenance doses, in spinal muscular atrophy. The company said the results showed the safety and effectiveness...

  • U.S. Private Sector Employment Rises Less Than Expected In January February 04, 2026 08:22 ET

    Payroll processor ADP released a report on Wednesday showing private sector employment in the U.S. increased by much less than expected in the month of January. ADP said private sector employment rose by 22,000 jobs in January after climbing by a downwardly revised 37,000 jobs in December. Economists...

  • AbbVie Guides FY26 Adj. EPS Above Estimates; Q4 Results Top Estimates February 04, 2026 08:19 ET

    While reporting financial results for the fourth quarter on Wednesday, biopharmaceutical company AbbVie, Inc. (ABBV) initiated its adjusted earnings guidance for the full-year 2026, above analysts' estimates. For fiscal 2026, AbbVie now projects adjusted earnings in a range of $14.37 to $14.57 per...

  • Fox Corporation Q2 Profit Declines, But Revenue Rises 2% February 04, 2026 08:16 ET

    Fox Corporation (FOXA) on Wednesday reported net income attributable to stockholders of $229 million, or $0.52 per share, for the second quarter, compared with $373 million, or $0.81 per share, in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted net income attributable to stockholders was $360 million, or $0.82 per...

  • Fortive Earnings Fall In Q4; Guides FY26; Stock Up In Pre-market February 04, 2026 08:16 ET

    Fortive Corp. (FTV), an industrial technology conglomerate, on Wednesday reported its net income declined in the fourth quarter compared with the previous year. For the fourth quarter, net income declined to $191.5 million from $193.2 million in the prior year. Earnings per share were $0.58 versus...

  • IDEX Issues FY26 Guidance February 04, 2026 08:00 ET

    IDEX (IEX) said its full year 2026 organic sales are projected to increase 1% to 2% over the prior year. Full year adjusted EPS is expected in a range of $8.15 to $8.35. For the first quarter, the company expects organic sales to increase approximately 1%, and adjusted EPS in a range of $1.73 to $1.78....

Global Economics Weekly Update - January 26 - 29, 2026

January 30, 2026 15:51 ET
The Federal Reserve policy decision was the main event in the final week of January, which saw a heavy flow of economics news. Several data reflecting the trends in the U.S. economy were also released during the week. The interest rate decision from Canada also was in focus. In Europe, economic sentiment data gained attention. The policy decision from Singapore was the highlight in Asia.

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