CSX Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides rail-based freight transportation services. The company offers rail services; and transportation of intermodal containers and trailers, as well as other transportation services, such as rail-to-truck transfers and bulk commodity operations. It also transports chemicals, agricultural and food products, minerals, automotive, forest products, fertilizers, and metals and equipment; and coal, coke, and iron ore to electricity-generating power plants, steel manufacturers, and industrial plants, as well as exports coal to deep-water port facilities. In addition, the company provides intermodal services through a network of approximately 30 terminals transporting manufactured consumer goods in containers; and drayage services, including the pickup and delivery of intermodal shipments. It serves the automotive industry with distribution centers and storage locations, as well as connects non-rail served customers through transferring products, such as plastics and ethanol from rail to trucks. The company operates approximately 20,000 route mile rail network, which serves various population centers in 26 states east of the Mississippi River, the District of Columbia, and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec, as well as owns and leases approximately 3,500 locomotives. It serves production and distribution facilities through track connections. CSX Corporation was incorporated in 1978 and is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida.

CSX Corporation демонстрирует смешанную фундаментальную картину. По мультипликаторам, P/E находится ниже медианы отрасли, что может говорить о недооцененности, однако другие показатели, такие как P/S и P/FCF, значительно превышают медианные значения, указывая на возможную переоцененность. Эффективность бизнеса высока, ROE и ROA находятся на уровне выше медианы, что свидетельствует о хорошем управлении и прибыльности. Тем не менее, долговая нагрузка, выраженная в высоком коэффициенте долга к капиталу, вызывает опасения. Дивидендная доходность остается стабильной, но не демонстрирует роста, что может снизить привлекательность для инвесторов, ориентированных на доход. Выручка и чистая прибыль значительно превышают медианные значения, что является сильным позитивным сигналом. В целом, несмотря на сильные стороны, такие как высокая прибыльность и устойчивый рост выручки, высокие мультипликаторы и долговая нагрузка требуют осторожного подхода к оценке компании.

CSX Corporation

Bargain hunters are wise to pay careful attention to insider buying, because although there are many various reasons for an insider to sell a stock, presumably the only reason they would use their hard-earned cash to make a purchase, is that they expect to make money. Today we look at two noteworthy recent insider buys.
On Friday, Tutor Perini's Director, Peter Arkley, made a $1.82M buy of TPC, purchasing 25,000 shares at a cost of $72.96 each. Tutor Perini is trading off about 2.3% on the day Monday. Before this latest buy, Arkley made one other purchase in the past twelve months, buying $2.56M shares for a cost of $64.12 each.
And at CSX, there was insider buying on Friday, by CEO Stephen F. Angel who purchased 25,000 shares at a cost of $40.27 each, for a trade totaling $1.01M. Before this latest buy, Angel made one other purchase in the past year, buying $2.03M shares at a cost of $36.87 a piece. CSX is trading down about 1% on the day Monday. Bargain hunters have the opportunity to buy CSX at a price even lower than Angel did, with shares trading as low as $39.34 in trading on Monday -- that's 2.3% below Angel's purchase price.
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Monday 3/9 Insider Buying Report: TPC, CSX

In a shareholder-friendly move, CSX Corporation (CSX) board of directorsapproved a dividend hike of 7.6%, thereby raising its quarterly cash dividend to 14 cents per share (56 cents annualized) from 13 cents (52 cents annualized). The raised dividend will be paid out on March 13, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Feb. 27. The move reflects CSX’ intention to utilize free cash to enhance its shareholders’ returns.
CSX Corporation Dividend Yield (TTM)
Notably, CSX has been consistently making efforts to reward its shareholders through dividends and share buybacks, which are encouraging. Continuing the shareholder-friendly approach, during 2023, CSX repurchased shares worth $3.48 billion and paid $882 million in cash dividends. During 2024, CSX repurchased shares worth $2.23 billion and paid $930 million in cash dividends. During 2025, CSX repurchased shares worth $1.39 billion and paid $972 million in the form of dividend payments.
Dividend-paying stocks provide a solid income stream and have fewer chances of experiencing wild price swings. Dividend stocks, like CSX, are safe bets for creating wealth, as the payouts generally act as a hedge against economic uncertainty like the current scenario.
CSX management’s decision to increase its quarterly dividend payout reflects the company’s commitment to boosting shareholder value apart from underlining confidence in its business. We believe such shareholder-friendly initiatives boost investor confidence and positively impact thisZacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock bottom line. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Shareholder-Friendly Moves by Other Transportation Companies in 2026
CSX is not the only player from theZacks Transportation sector that has rewarded its shareholders with dividend payouts or share buyback programs in 2026.
To name a few, on Jan. 26, 2026, Schneider National, Inc. (SNDR)’s board of directors declared a dividend hike of 5%, raising its quarterly cash dividend to 10 cents per share from 9.5 cents. The raised dividend (payable to shareholders of record as of March 13, 2026) is expected to be paid on April 8, 2026. As of Dec. 31, 2025, SNDR had rewarded its shareholders with $67 million in the form of dividend payments.
Additionally, SNDR's board of directors approved a new stock repurchase program, effective immediately, under which up to $150 million of the company’s outstanding Class A common stock, and/or Class B common stock, may be acquired over the next three years. This share buyback program supersedes and replaces the $150 million stock repurchase authorization approved by SNDR's board on Jan. 31, 2023 (the “Prior Repurchase Program”), which is scheduled to expire on Jan. 31, 2026, and is substantially similar to the Prior Repurchase Program. SNDR repurchased 4.4 million shares for a total of $110.1 million under the Prior Repurchase Program.
On Jan. 22, 2026, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.’s (JBHT) board of directors approved a dividend hike of 2.3%, thereby raising its quarterly cash dividend to 45 cents per share ($1.80 annualized) from 44 cents ($1.76 annualized). The raised dividend will be paid out on Feb. 20, to all its shareholders of record as of Feb. 6, 2026.
On Feb. 6, 2026, Wabtec Corporation’s (WAB) board of directors approved a dividend hike of 25%, thereby raising its quarterly cash dividend to 31 cents per share ($1.24 annualized) from 25 cents ($1.00 annualized). The raised dividend will be paid out on March 2, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Feb. 17. The move reflects WAB’s intention to utilize free cash to enhance its shareholders’ returns.
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CSX Rewards Shareholders With 8% Hike in Quarterly Dividend

CSX announced today that the Company's Board of Directors approved a $0.14 per share quarterly dividend on the Company's common stock, payable on March 13, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 27, 2026. This reflects an eight percent increase over the previous dividend payment of $0.13 per share.
The Board of Directors of Belden today declared a quarterly dividend to holders of common stock of $0.05 per share payable on April 9, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 12, 2026.
The Board of Directors of intelligent power management company Eaton today declared a quarterly dividend of $1.10 per ordinary share, an increase of 6% over its last quarterly dividend. The dividend is payable March 27, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 10, 2026. Eaton has paid dividends on its shares every year since 1923.
Alcoa today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share of the Company's common stock, to be paid on March 26, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 10, 2026.
Sysco today announced that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.54 per share, payable on April 24, 2026, to common stockholders of record at the close of business on April 2, 2026.
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Investors in CSX Corp (Symbol: CSX) saw new options become available today, for the April 10th expiration. At Stock Options Channel, our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the CSX options chain for the new April 10th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest.
The put contract at the $42.00 strike price has a current bid of 50 cents. If an investor was to sell-to-open that put contract, they are committing to purchase the stock at $42.00, but will also collect the premium, putting the cost basis of the shares at $41.50 (before broker commissions). To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of CSX, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $42.47/share today.
Because the $42.00 strike represents an approximate 1% discount to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the put contract would expire worthless. The current analytical data (including greeks and implied greeks) suggest the current odds of that happening are 56%. Stock Options Channel will track those odds over time to see how they change, publishing a chart of those numbers on our website under the contract detail page for this contract. Should the contract expire worthless, the premium would represent a 1.19% return on the cash commitment, or 10.12% annualized — at Stock Options Channel we call this the YieldBoost.
Below is a chart showing the trailing twelve month trading history for CSX Corp, and highlighting in green where the $42.00 strike is located relative to that history:
Turning to the calls side of the option chain, the call contract at the $44.00 strike price has a current bid of 40 cents. If an investor was to purchase shares of CSX stock at the current price level of $42.47/share, and then sell-to-open that call contract as a "covered call," they are committing to sell the stock at $44.00. Considering the call seller will also collect the premium, that would drive a total return (excluding dividends, if any) of 4.54% if the stock gets called away at the April 10th expiration (before broker commissions). Of course, a lot of upside could potentially be left on the table if CSX shares really soar, which is why looking at the trailing twelve month trading history for CSX Corp, as well as studying the business fundamentals becomes important. Below is a chart showing CSX's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $44.00 strike highlighted in red:
Considering the fact that the $44.00 strike represents an approximate 4% premium to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the covered call contract would expire worthless, in which case the investor would keep both their shares of stock and the premium collected. The current analytical data (including greeks and implied greeks) suggest the current odds of that happening are 58%. On our website under the contract detail page for this contract, Stock Options Channel will track those odds over time to see how they change and publish a chart of those numbers (the trading history of the option contract will also be charted). Should the covered call contract expire worthless, the premium would represent a 0.94% boost of extra return to the investor, or 8.00% annualized, which we refer to as the YieldBoost.
The implied volatility in the put contract example is 37%, while the implied volatility in the call contract example is 40%.
Meanwhile, we calculate the actual trailing twelve month volatility (considering the last 251 trading day closing values as well as today's price of $42.47) to be 23%. For more put and call options contract ideas worth looking at, visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
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April 10th Options Now Available For CSX

Investors in CSX Corp (Symbol: CSX) saw new options begin trading today, for the March 2027 expiration. One of the key inputs that goes into the price an option buyer is willing to pay, is the time value, so with 387 days until expiration the newly trading contracts represent a possible opportunity for sellers of puts or calls to achieve a higher premium than would be available for the contracts with a closer expiration. At Stock Options Channel, our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the CSX options chain for the new March 2027 contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest.
The put contract at the $27.50 strike price has a current bid of 25 cents. If an investor was to sell-to-open that put contract, they are committing to purchase the stock at $27.50, but will also collect the premium, putting the cost basis of the shares at $27.25 (before broker commissions). To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of CSX, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $42.19/share today.
Because the $27.50 strike represents an approximate 35% discount to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the put contract would expire worthless. The current analytical data (including greeks and implied greeks) suggest the current odds of that happening are 94%. Stock Options Channel will track those odds over time to see how they change, publishing a chart of those numbers on our website under the contract detail page for this contract. Should the contract expire worthless, the premium would represent a 0.91% return on the cash commitment, or 0.86% annualized — at Stock Options Channel we call this the YieldBoost.
Below is a chart showing the trailing twelve month trading history for CSX Corp, and highlighting in green where the $27.50 strike is located relative to that history:
Turning to the calls side of the option chain, the call contract at the $50.00 strike price has a current bid of $1.60. If an investor was to purchase shares of CSX stock at the current price level of $42.19/share, and then sell-to-open that call contract as a "covered call," they are committing to sell the stock at $50.00. Considering the call seller will also collect the premium, that would drive a total return (excluding dividends, if any) of 22.30% if the stock gets called away at the March 2027 expiration (before broker commissions). Of course, a lot of upside could potentially be left on the table if CSX shares really soar, which is why looking at the trailing twelve month trading history for CSX Corp, as well as studying the business fundamentals becomes important. Below is a chart showing CSX's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $50.00 strike highlighted in red:
Considering the fact that the $50.00 strike represents an approximate 19% premium to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the covered call contract would expire worthless, in which case the investor would keep both their shares of stock and the premium collected. The current analytical data (including greeks and implied greeks) suggest the current odds of that happening are 68%. On our website under the contract detail page for this contract, Stock Options Channel will track those odds over time to see how they change and publish a chart of those numbers (the trading history of the option contract will also be charted). Should the covered call contract expire worthless, the premium would represent a 3.79% boost of extra return to the investor, or 3.58% annualized, which we refer to as the YieldBoost.
The implied volatility in the put contract example is 33%, while the implied volatility in the call contract example is 24%.
Meanwhile, we calculate the actual trailing twelve month volatility (considering the last 251 trading day closing values as well as today's price of $42.19) to be 23%. For more put and call options contract ideas worth looking at, visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
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March 2027 Options Now Available For CSX

CSX Corporation CSX has inked a $670-million deal with Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies WAB, operating as Wabtec, marking a decisive step toward fleet modernization and stronger network performance. Per the deal, CSX will acquire 100 new Evolution Series locomotives, modernize 50 existing units and integrate advanced digital solutions to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.
CSX will use the new Evolution Series locomotives to improve fuel efficiency, tractive effort and overall reliability, particularly in long-haul and heavy-haul operations. By reducing fuel consumption while maintaining performance, the company aims to control operating costs and improve service consistency across its network.
The company will also convert aging D9 locomotives from DC to AC traction, extending their service life and improving fleet standardization. These upgrades will enable CSX to deploy advanced control and diagnostic technologies that support stronger fuel performance and operational productivity.
In addition, CSX will equip both new and modernized locomotives with Trip Optimizer and Smart Horsepower per Ton, an EPA-certified system designed to optimize fuel usage. With deliveries beginning this year and modernization rolling out in 2027, CSX is actively strengthening its fleet strategy to support long-term growth and efficiency gains.
Share Price Performance of CSX
CSX’s shares have gained 24.3% over the past year compared with the Transportation - Rail industry’s 8.4% rise.
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CSX’s Zacks Rank
CSX currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
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Southwest Airlines currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
LUV has an expected earnings growth rate of 344.1% for the current year. The company has an encouraging earnings surprise history. Its earnings topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters, and missed the mark once, delivering an average beat of 253.9%.
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CSX Inks $670M Deal With Wabtec to Expand Fleet Modernization

Investors in CSX Corp (Symbol: CSX) saw new options become available today, for the March 13th expiration. At Stock Options Channel, our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the CSX options chain for the new March 13th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest.
The put contract at the $37.00 strike price has a current bid of 50 cents. If an investor was to sell-to-open that put contract, they are committing to purchase the stock at $37.00, but will also collect the premium, putting the cost basis of the shares at $36.50 (before broker commissions). To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of CSX, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $37.60/share today.
Because the $37.00 strike represents an approximate 2% discount to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the put contract would expire worthless. The current analytical data (including greeks and implied greeks) suggest the current odds of that happening are 58%. Stock Options Channel will track those odds over time to see how they change, publishing a chart of those numbers on our website under the contract detail page for this contract. Should the contract expire worthless, the premium would represent a 1.35% return on the cash commitment, or 11.48% annualized — at Stock Options Channel we call this the YieldBoost.
Below is a chart showing the trailing twelve month trading history for CSX Corp, and highlighting in green where the $37.00 strike is located relative to that history:
Turning to the calls side of the option chain, the call contract at the $38.00 strike price has a current bid of 50 cents. If an investor was to purchase shares of CSX stock at the current price level of $37.60/share, and then sell-to-open that call contract as a "covered call," they are committing to sell the stock at $38.00. Considering the call seller will also collect the premium, that would drive a total return (excluding dividends, if any) of 2.39% if the stock gets called away at the March 13th expiration (before broker commissions). Of course, a lot of upside could potentially be left on the table if CSX shares really soar, which is why looking at the trailing twelve month trading history for CSX Corp, as well as studying the business fundamentals becomes important. Below is a chart showing CSX's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $38.00 strike highlighted in red:
Considering the fact that the $38.00 strike represents an approximate 1% premium to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the covered call contract would expire worthless, in which case the investor would keep both their shares of stock and the premium collected. The current analytical data (including greeks and implied greeks) suggest the current odds of that happening are 50%. On our website under the contract detail page for this contract, Stock Options Channel will track those odds over time to see how they change and publish a chart of those numbers (the trading history of the option contract will also be charted). Should the covered call contract expire worthless, the premium would represent a 1.33% boost of extra return to the investor, or 11.30% annualized, which we refer to as the YieldBoost.
The implied volatility in the put contract example is 40%, while the implied volatility in the call contract example is 37%.
Meanwhile, we calculate the actual trailing twelve month volatility (considering the last 251 trading day closing values as well as today's price of $37.60) to be 23%. For more put and call options contract ideas worth looking at, visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
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March 13th Options Now Available For CSX

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Friday closed up +0.03%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.58%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +0.34%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) rose +0.02%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) rose +0.29%.
The broader market recovered from early losses on Friday and turned higher after the Magnificent Seven technology stocks rallied. Stocks initially moved lower on Friday after Intel plunged more than -17% following a lackluster forecast from CEO Lip-Bu Tan, who warned the company was struggling with manufacturing problems.
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Stocks also found support on Friday after the University of Michigan US Jan consumer sentiment index was revised upward to a 5-month high. In addition, bond yields turned lower, supporting stocks, as inflation expectations eased after the University of Michigan's US Jan inflation expectations were revised lower.
The US Jan S&P manufacturing PMI rose +0.1 to 51.9, slightly weaker than expectations of 52.0.
The University of Michigan US Jan consumer sentiment index was revised upward by +2.4 to a 5-month high of 56.4, stronger than expectations of no change at 54.0.
The University of Michigan US Jan 1-year inflation expectations were revised lower to a 1-year low of 4.0% from the previously reported 4.2%. Also, the Jan 5-10 year inflation expectations were revised lower to 3.3% from the previously reported 3.4%.
Gold, silver, and platinum prices rose to fresh record highs on Friday, boosting mining stocks, as a weaker dollar, geopolitical risks, and renewed threats to the Fed’s independence have increased demand for precious metals as a store of value.
WTI crude oil jumped more than +2% on Friday to a 1-week high to lift energy producers after President Trump revived threats to use military force against Iran’s senior leadership for its violent crackdown on protests. Crude prices also rose after the Financial Times reported that the US is threatening to curb the supply of dollars for Iraqi oil sales as it pressures Iraq's leading politicians to form a government that excludes Iran-backed militia groups.
On Wednesday, President Trump said he would refrain from imposing tariffs on goods from European nations that oppose his effort to acquire Greenland. NATO Secretary General Rutte said a breakthrough over Greenland was secured without discussing the territory’s sovereignty with President Trump, instead focusing on the broader issue of security in the Arctic region.
Q4 earnings season begins in earnest this week and, so far, has been a positive factor for stocks, with 81% of the 40 S&P 500 companies that have reported beating expectations. According to Bloomberg Intelligence, S&P earnings growth is expected to climb by +8.4% in Q4. Excluding the Magnificent Seven megacap technology stocks, Q4 earnings are expected to increase by +4.6%.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday did not issue a ruling on challenges to President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs. The court did not say when it will issue its next opinions, meaning it will likely be at least another month before ruling on the tariffs, as the court begins a four-week recess.
The markets are discounting the odds to 3% for a -25 bp rate cut at the FOMC’s next meeting on January 27-28.
Overseas stock markets settled higher on Friday. The Euro Stoxx 50 closed up by +0.09%. China’s Shanghai Composite climbed to a 1-week high and closed up by +0.33%. Japan’s Nikkei Stock 225 closed up by +0.29%.
Interest Rates
March 10-year T-notes (ZNH6) on Friday closed up by +2.5 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield fell by -1.2 bp to 4.233%. T-notes recovered from early losses on Friday and turned higher as inflation expectations eased after the University of Michigan’s US Jan inflation expectations were revised lower. T-notes initially moved lower on Friday after WTI crude prices jumped more than +2% to a 1-week high, a negative factor for inflation expectations.
T-notes are also under pressure after President Trump last Friday expressed reluctance to name Keven Hassett as the next Fed Chair and said he would prefer to keep him as National Economic Council director. The markets saw Hassett as the most dovish candidate and the top contender for the Fed Chair nomination, so nominating someone like Kevin Warsh, a known hawk and the second-most-likely Fed Chair candidate, would be bearish for T-note prices.
European government bond yields moved higher on Friday. The 10-year German bund yield jumped to a 3-week high of 2.908% and finished up +1.9 bp to 2.906%. The 10-year UK gilt yield climbed to a 2.5-week high of 4.517% and finished up +3.8 bp to 4.512%.
The Eurozone Jan S&P manufacturing PMI rose +0.6 to 49.4, stronger than expectations of 49.2.
The UK Jan S&P manufacturing PMI rose +1.0 to 51.6, stronger than expectations of no change at 50.6 and the fastest pace of expansion in 17 months.
UK Dec retail sales ex-autos rose +0.3% m/m, stronger than expectations of no change.
Swaps are discounting a 0% chance of a +25 bp rate hike by the ECB at its next policy meeting on February 5.
US Stock Movers
The strength of the Magnificent Seven technology stocks on Friday was a supportive factor for the broader market. Microsoft (MSFT) closed up more than +3%, and Amazon.com (AMZN) closed up more than +2%. Also, Nvidia (NVDA) and Meta Platforms (META) closed up more than +1%. However, Alphabet (GOOGL) closed down -0.79%, Apple (AAPL) closed down -0.15%, and Tesla (TSLA) closed down -0.07%.
Mining stocks rallied on Friday after the price of gold, silver, and platinum rose to new record highs. Barrick Mining (B) closed up more than +3%. Also, Newmont Mining (NEM) and Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) closed up more than +2%. In addition, Hecla Mining (HL) and Coeur Mining (CDE) closed up more than +1%.
Packaging stocks rose on Friday after Bloomberg’s Green Markets Box Report said Packaging Corp of America plans to raise prices by $70 a ton, effective March 1. As a result, Smurfit WestRock Plc (SW) closed up more than +4%, Packaging Corp of America (PKG) closed up more than +3%, and International Paper (IP) closed up more than +2%.
Intel (INTC) closed down more than -17% to lead losers in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 and lead chip stocks and AI-infrastructure companies lower after CEO Lip-Bu Tan gave a lackluster forecast and warned that the company was struggling with manufacturing problems. Also, Sandisk (SNDK) closed down more than -6%, and Marvell Technology (MRVL) closed down more than -3%. In addition, Western Digital (WDC) and NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI) closed down more than -2%, and Analog Devices (ADI), Broadcom (AVGO), Lam Research (LRCX), Microchip Technology (MCHP), Qualcomm (QCOM), and Texas Instruments (TXN) closed down more than -1%.
Syringe makers retreated on Friday after analysts touted the launch of Novo Nordisk’s oral Wegovy medication. As a result, Stevanato Group (STVN) closed down more than -10%, West Pharmaceuticals (WST) closed down more than -4%, and Becton Dickson (BDX) closed down more than -2%
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding (BAH) closed up more than +6% after reporting Q3 adjusted EPS of $1.77, well above the consensus of $1.27, and raising its full-year adjusted EPS forecast to $5.95-$6.15 from a previous estimate of $5.45-$5.65. stronger than the consensus of $5.61.
Fortinet (FTNT) closed up more than +5% after TD Cowen upgraded the stock to buy from hold with a price target of $100.
CSX Corp (CSX) closed up more than +2% after saying it expects 2026 operating margin expansion of 200 to 300 basis points from adjusted fiscal 2025 performance.
Netflix (NFLX) closed up more than +2% after co-chief executive Peters told the Financial Times that his company is on track to win the backing of Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders for its offer for Warner Bros. film and television studios.
Capital One Financial Corp. (COF) closed down more than -7% after reporting Q4 adjusted EPS of $3.86, weaker than the consensus of $4.15.
Safehold Inc (SAFE) closed down more than -5% after Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock to underweight from equal weight with a price target of $14.
Entegris Inc (ENTG) closed down more than -3% after Seaport Global Securities downgraded the stock to neutral from buy.
Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW) closed down more than -1% after Deutsche Bank downgraded the stock to hold from buy.
Earnings Reports(1/26/2026)
AGNC Investment Corp (AGNC), Alexandria Real Estate Equities (ARE), Brown & Brown Inc (BRO), Crane Co (CR), Graco Inc (GGG), Nucor Corp (NUE), Steel Dynamics Inc (STLD), W R Berkley Corp (WRB), Western Alliance Bancorp (WAL).
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Stocks Finish Mostly Higher Despite a Plunge in Intel

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.25%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.38%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.62%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) are up +0.21%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) are up +0.64%.
The broader market recovered from early losses today and turned higher after the Magnificent Seven technology stocks rallied. Stocks initially moved lower today after Intel plunged 15% following a lackluster forecast from CEO Lip-Bu Tan, who warned the company was struggling with manufacturing problems.
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Stocks also recovered today after the University of Michigan US Jan consumer sentiment index was revised upward to a 5-month high. In addition, bond yields turned lower, supporting stocks, as inflation expectations eased after the University of Michigan's US Jan inflation expectations were revised lower.
The US Jan S&P manufacturing PMI rose +0.1 to 51.9, slightly weaker than expectations of 52.0.
The University of Michigan US Jan consumer sentiment index was revised upward by +2.4 to a 5-month high of 56.4, stronger than expectations of no change at 54.0.
The University of Michigan US Jan 1-year inflation expectations were revised lower to a 1-year low of 4.0% from the previously reported 4.2%. Also, the Jan 5-10 year inflation expectations were revised lower to 3.3% from the previously reported 3.4%.
Gold, silver, and platinum prices rose to fresh record highs today, boosting mining stocks, as a weaker dollar, geopolitical risks, and renewed threats to the Fed’s independence have increased demand for precious metals as a store of value.
WTI crude oil jumped more than +2% today to a 1-week high to lift energy producers after President Trump revived threats to use military force against Iran’s senior leadership for its violent crackdown on protests. Crude prices also rose after the Financial Times reported that the US is threatening to curb the supply of dollars for Iraqi oil sales as it pressures Iraq's leading politicians to form a government that excludes Iran-backed militia groups.
On Wednesday, President Trump said he would refrain from imposing tariffs on goods from European nations that oppose his effort to acquire Greenland. NATO Secretary General Rutte said a breakthrough over Greenland was secured without discussing the territory’s sovereignty with President Trump, instead focusing on the broader issue of security in the Arctic region.
Q4 earnings season begins in earnest this week and, so far, has been a positive factor for stocks, with 81% of the 40 S&P 500 companies that have reported beating expectations. According to Bloomberg Intelligence, S&P earnings growth is expected to climb by +8.4% in Q4. Excluding the Magnificent Seven megacap technology stocks, Q4 earnings are expected to increase by +4.6%.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday did not issue a ruling on challenges to President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs. The court did not say when it will issue its next opinions, meaning it will likely be at least another month before ruling on the tariffs, as the court begins a four-week recess.
The markets are discounting the odds to 3% for a -25 bp rate cut at the FOMC’s next meeting on January 27-28.
Overseas stock markets are mixed today. The Euro Stoxx 50 is down by -0.19%. China’s Shanghai Composite climbed to a 1-week high and closed up by +0.33%. Japan’s Nikkei Stock 225 closed up by +0.29%.
Interest Rates
March 10-year T-notes (ZNH6) today are up by +2 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield is down by -0.6 bp to 4.239%. T-notes recovered from early losses today and turned higher as inflation expectations eased after the University of Michigan’s US Jan inflation expectations were revised lower. T-notes initially moved lower today after WTI crude prices jumped more than +2% to a 1-week high, a negative factor for inflation expectations.
T-notes are also under pressure after President Trump last Friday expressed reluctance to name Keven Hassett as the next Fed Chair and said he would prefer to keep him as National Economic Council director. The markets saw Hassett as the most dovish candidate and the top contender for the Fed Chair nomination, so nominating someone like Kevin Warsh, a known hawk and the second-most-likely Fed Chair candidate, would be bearish for T-note prices.
European government bond yields are moving higher today. The 10-year German bund yield jumped to a 3-week high of 2.907% and is up +0.6 bp to 2.894%. The 10-year UK gilt yield climbed to a 2.5-week high of 4.517% and is up +2.0 bp to 4.494%.
The Eurozone Jan S&P manufacturing PMI rose +0.6 to 49.4, stronger than expectations of 49.2.
The UK Jan S&P manufacturing PMI rose +1.0 to 51.6, stronger than expectations of no change at 50.6 and the fastest pace of expansion in 17 months.
UK Dec retail sales ex-autos rose +0.3% m/m, stronger than expectations of no change.
Swaps are discounting a 0% chance of a +25 bp rate hike by the ECB at its next policy meeting on February 5.
US Stock Movers
The strength of the Magnificent Seven technology stocks is a supportive factor for the broader market today. Microsoft (MSFT) is up more than +3%, and Amazon.com (AMZN), Nvidia (NVDA), and Meta Platforms (META) are up more than +1%. In addition, Apple (AAPL) is up +0.34%, Alphabet (GOOGL) is up +0.31%, and Tesla (TSLA) is up +0.13%.
Energy producers and energy service providers are moving higher today, with WTI crude oil up more than +3% at a 1-week high. Halliburton (HAL), Devon Energy (DVN), and Occidental Petroleum (OXY) are up more than +2%. Also, APA Corp (APA), ConocoPhillips (COP), Exxon Mobil (XOM), SLB Ltd (SLB), and Valero Energy (VLO) are up more than +1%.
Mining stocks are climbing today as the price of gold, silver, and platinum rose to new record highs. Barrick Mining (B) is up more than +2%. Also, Newmont Mining (NEM), Hecla Mining (HL), Freeport-McMoRan (FCX), and Coeur Mining (CDE) are up more than +1%.
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding (BAH) is up more than +8% after reporting Q3 adjusted EPS of $1.77, well above the consensus of $1.27, and raising its full-year adjusted EPS forecast to $5.95-$6.15 from a previous estimate of $5.45-$5.65. stronger than the consensus of $5.61.
Fortinet (FTNT) is up more than +6% to lead gainers in the S&P 500 after TD Cowen upgraded the stock to buy from hold with a price target of $100.
CSX Corp (CSX) is up more than +4% after saying it expects 2026 operating margin expansion of 200 to 300 basis points from adjusted fiscal 2025 performance.
Netflix (NFLX) is up more than 2% after co-chief executive Peters told the Financial Times that his company is on track to win the backing of Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders for its offer for Warner Bros. film and television studios.
Clorox (CLX) is up more than +2% today after acquiring GOJO Industries for $2.25 billion in cash.
Intel (INTC) is down more than -15% to lead losers in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 after CEO Lip-Bu Tan gave a lackluster forecast and warned that the company was struggling with manufacturing problems.
Capital One Financial Corp. (COF) is down more than -6% after reporting Q4 adjusted EPS of $3.86, weaker than the consensus of $4.15.
Safehold Inc (SAFE) is down more than -4% after Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock to underweight from equal weight with a price target of $14.
Entegris Inc (ENTG) is down more than -1% after Seaport Global Securities downgraded the stock to neutral from buy.
Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW) is down more than -1% after Deutsche Bank downgraded the stock to hold from buy.
Earnings Reports(1/23/2026)
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Co (BAH), First Citizens BancShares Inc/ (FCNCA), SLB Ltd (SLB), Webster Financial Corp (WBS).
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Stocks Recover on Strength in Megacap Tech and Consumer Sentiment

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.23%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.56%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -0.32%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) are down -0.20%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) are down -0.30%.
Stock indexes are under pressure today, weighed down by weakness in chip makers. Intel is down more than -12% to lead chipmakers lower after CEO Lip-Bu Tan gave a lackluster forecast and warned that the company was struggling with manufacturing problems.
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The US Jan S&P manufacturing PMI rose +0.1 to 51.9, slightly weaker than expectations of 52.0.
Gold, silver, and platinum prices rose to fresh record highs today as a weaker dollar, geopolitical risks, and renewed threats to the Fed’s independence have boosted demand for precious metals as a store of value.
Crude prices jumped more than +3% today to a 1-week high after the Financial Times reported that the US is threatening to curb the supply of dollars for Iraqi oil sales as it pressures Iraq's leading politicians to form a government that excludes Iran-backed militia groups.
On Wednesday, President Trump said he would refrain from imposing tariffs on goods from European nations that oppose his effort to acquire Greenland. NATO Secretary General Rutte said a breakthrough over Greenland was secured without discussing the territory’s sovereignty with President Trump, instead focusing on the broader issue of security in the Arctic region.
The market’s focus this week will be on economic news and any fresh tariff developments, the next Fed Chair, and Greenland. Later today, the final University of Michigan Jan US consumer sentiment index is expected to be unrevised at 54.0.
Q4 earnings season begins in earnest this week and, so far, has been a positive factor for stocks, with 81% of the 40 S&P 500 companies that have reported beating expectations. According to Bloomberg Intelligence, S&P earnings growth is expected to climb by +8.4% in Q4. Excluding the Magnificent Seven megacap technology stocks, Q4 earnings are expected to increase by +4.6%.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday did not issue a ruling on challenges to President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs. The court did not say when it will issue its next opinions, meaning it will likely be at least another month before ruling on the tariffs, as the court begins a four-week recess.
The markets are discounting the odds to 5% for a -25 bp rate cut at the FOMC’s next meeting on January 27-28.
Overseas stock markets are mixed today. The Euro Stoxx 50 is down by -0.38%. China’s Shanghai Composite climbed to a 1-week high and closed up by +0.33%. Japan’s Nikkei Stock 225 closed up by +0.29%.
Interest Rates
March 10-year T-notes (ZNH6) today are down by -2 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield is up by +0.2 bp to 4.247%. T-notes gave up early gains today and turned lower after WTI crude rose more than +2% to a 1-week high, a negative factor for inflation expectations. T-notes initially moved higher today as weakness in stocks boosted safe-haven demand for government debt securities.
T-notes are also under pressure after President Trump last Friday expressed reluctance to name Keven Hassett as the next Fed Chair and said he would prefer to keep him as National Economic Council director. The markets saw Hassett as the most dovish candidate and the top contender for the Fed Chair nomination, so nominating someone like Kevin Warsh, a known hawk and the second-most-likely Fed Chair candidate, would be bearish for T-note prices.
European government bond yields are moving higher today. The 10-year German bund yield jumped to a 3-week high of 2.907% and is up +0.2 bp to 2.890%. The 10-year UK gilt yield climbed to a 2.5-week high of 4.498% and is up +1.0 bp to 4.484%.
The Eurozone Jan S&P manufacturing PMI rose +0.6 to 49.4, stronger than expectations of 49.2.
The UK Jan S&P manufacturing PMI rose +1.0 to 51.6, stronger than expectations of no change at 50.6 and the fastest pace of expansion in 17 months.
UK Dec retail sales ex-autos rose +0.3% m/m, stronger than expectations of no change.
Swaps are discounting a 0% chance of a +25 bp rate hike by the ECB at its next policy meeting on February 5.
US Stock Movers
Chip makers and AI-infrastructure stocks are sliding today, led by a -13% drop in Intel (INTC) after CEO Lip-Bu Tan gave a lackluster forecast and warned that the company was struggling with manufacturing problems. Also, Western Digital (WDC), Broadcom (AVGO), and Marvel Technologies (MRVL) are down more than -3%. In addition, KLA Corp (KLAC), Lam Research (LRCX), Seagate Technology Holdings (STX), and Applied Materials (AMAT) are down more than -2%.
Energy producers and energy service providers are moving higher today with WTI crude oil up more than +3% at a 1-week high. Halliburton (HAL), SLB Ltd (SLB), Phillips 66 (PSX), and Valero Energy (VLO) are up more than +3%. Also, APA Corp (APA), Marathon Petroleum (MPC), Devon Energy (DVN),and Occidental Petroleum (OXY) are up more than +2%.
Capital One Financial Corp. (COF) is down more than -4% after reporting Q4 adjusted EPS of $3.86, weaker than the consensus of $4.15.
Entegris Inc (ENTG) is down more than -4% after Seaport Global Securities downgraded the stock to neutral from buy.
Safehold Inc (SAFE) is down more than -2% after Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock to underweight from equal weight with a price target of $14.
Trade Desk (TTD) is down more than -1% after Citizens JMP Securities LLC downgraded the stock to market perform from market outperform.
Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW) is down more than -1% after Deutsche Bank downgraded the stock to hold from buy.
Fortinet (FTNT) is up more than +7% to lead gainers in the S&P 500 after TD Cowen upgraded the stock to buy from hold with a price target of $100.
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding (BAH) is up more than +5% after reporting Q3 adjusted EPS of $1.77, well above the consensus of $1.27, and raising its full-year adjusted EPS forecast to $5.95-$6.15 from a previous estimate of $5.45-$5.65. stronger than the consensus of $5.61.
CSX Corp (CSX) is up more than +3% after saying it expects 2026 operating margin expansion of 200 to 300 basis points from adjusted fiscal 2025 performance.
Nvidia (NVDA) is up more than +1% after Chinese officials were said to have told the country’s largest tech firms they can prepare orders for Nvidia’s H200 AI chips.
Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) is up more than +1% after reporting Q4 revenue of $2.87 billion, better than the consensus of $2.75 billion.
Elf Beauty (ELF) is up more than +1% after Citigroup initiated coverage of the stock with a buy recommendation and a price target of $110.
Darden Restaurants (DRI) is up more than +1% after Mizuho Securities upgraded the stock to outperform from neutral with a price target of $235.
Earnings Reports(1/23/2026)
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Co (BAH), First Citizens BancShares Inc/ (FCNCA), SLB Ltd (SLB), Webster Financial Corp (WBS).
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