iRobot Corporation designs, builds, and sells robots and home innovation products in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Japan, and internationally. The company offers floor care products, including Roomba floor vacuuming robots; Roomba accessories and consumables, such as the Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal, replacement dirt disposal bags for the Clean Base, filters, brushes, and batteries; Braava family of automatic floor mopping robots; and Braava accessories and consumables, which include cleaning solution, washable and disposable mopping pads, replacement tanks, and batteries, as well as subscription services. It also provides Root robots for coding, discovery, and play; Roomba Combo mopping and vacuuming robot; and accessories, including robot vacuum and mop, handheld vacuum, and air purifier, educational coding robot, and accessory bundles. The company sells its products through chain stores and other national retailers, value- added distributors, and resellers, as well as through its website and app, and e-commerce websites. iRobot Corporation was incorporated in 1990 and is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts.

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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) Wednesday closed up +0.49%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +1.13%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25) are up +0.39%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH25) are up +0.96%.
Stock indexes on Wednesday mainly settled higher, although the Dow Jones Industrials fell to a 6-month low. Stocks found support Wednesday on easing price pressures after the US Feb CPI rose less than expected. Also, strength in the Magnificent Seven stocks and a rally in chip makers Wednesday supported gains in the broader market. Weakness in consumer staple stocks Wednesday weighed on the Dow Jones Industrials.
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Gains in stocks were limited by the escalation of trade tensions. On Wednesday, the European Union imposed tariffs on up to $28.3 billion of US goods, including soybeans, beef, and poultry, in retaliation for US tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. Also, Canada announced 25% counter-tariffs on about $20.8 billion of US-made items, such as computers and sporting goods, along with US steel and aluminum products.
US Feb CPI rose +0.2% m/m and +2.8% y/y, weaker than expectations of +0.3% /m and +2.9% y/y. Feb CPI ex-food and energy rose +0.2% m/m and +3.1% y/y, weaker than expectations of +0.3% m/m and +3.2% y/y, with the +3.1% y/y gain the smallest year-on-year increase in 3-3/4 years.
US MBA mortgage applications rose +11.2% in the week ended March 7, with mortgage purchase applications up +7.0% and mortgage refinancing applications up +16.2%. The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage fell -6 bp to a 3-month low of 6.67% from 6.73% in the prior week.
Stocks have been under pressure over the past week due to fears that US tariffs will weaken economic growth and corporate earnings. Last Tuesday, President Trump imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods and doubled the tariff on Chinese goods to 20% from 10%. However, Mr. Trump granted US automakers a one-month tariff exemption and exempted tariffs for one month on Canada and Mexico for all goods and services compliant with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). However, Mr. Trump reiterated that he would impose reciprocal tariffs on foreign nations on April 2, as planned.
Market attention this week will focus on Thursday's Feb final-demand PPI report (expected to ease to +3.2% y/y from +3.5% y/y in Jan). On Friday, the University of Michigan's March consumer sentiment index is expected to fall -1.2 to 63.5. Finally, the markets will also see if Congress can approve a spending bill to avert a government shutdown ahead of a March 15 deadline.
The markets are discounting the chances at 1% for a -25 bp rate cut at the next FOMC meeting on March 18-19.
Overseas stock markets on Wednesday settled mixed. The Euro Stoxx 50 closed up +0.93%. China's Shanghai Composite Index fell from a 2-1/4 month high and closed down -0.23%. Japan's Nikkei Stock 225 closed up +0.07%.
Interest Rates
June 10-year T-notes (ZNM25) Wednesday closed down -6.5 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield rose +3.1 bp to 4.311%. June T-notes on Wednesday were under early pressure on negative carryover from a slide in 10-year German bunds to a 16-month low. Also, Wednesday's stock rebound reduced safe-haven demand for T-notes. In addition, supply pressures are weighing on T-notes as the Treasury auctioned $39 billion 10-year T-notes later today as part of this week's $119 billion T-notes and T-bonds auction package.
T-notes briefly pushed higher Wednesday after the US Feb CPI rose less than expected, a dovish factor for Fed policy. T-notes also found support on strong demand for the Treasury's $39 billion auction of 10-year T-notes that had a bid-to-cover ratio of 2.59, above the 10-auction average of 2.55.
European bond yields on Wednesday were mixed. The 10-year German bund yield fell from a 16-month high of 2.940% and finished down -1.9 bp to 2.877%. The 10-year UK gilt yield rose +4.8 bp to 4.722%.
ECB President Lagarde said that abrupt shifts in global trade and higher Eurozone defense spending will make it harder to keep inflation stable.
ECB Governing Council member Centeno said the ECB shouldn't wait to lower interest rates and, "I would prefer to move sooner rather than later."
Swaps are discounting the chances at 44% for a -25 bp rate cut by the ECB at the April 17 policy meeting.
US Stock Movers
Magnificent Seven stocks moved higher on Wednesday to support the overall market. Tesla (TSLA) closed up more than +7% to lead gainers in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, and Nvidia (NVDA) closed up more than +6% to lead gainers in the Dow Jones Industrials. Also, Meta Platforms (META) closed up more than +2%, and Alphabet (GOOGL) and Amazon.com (AMZN) closed up more than +1%. In addition, Microsoft (MSFT) closed up +0.74%.
Intel (INTC) closed up more than +3% after Reuters reported that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co has pitched Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices, and Broadcom about taking a stake in a joint venture that would operate Intel's factories.
Chip stocks rallied on Wednesday. Micron Technology (MU) closed up more than +7%, and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Marvell Technology (MRVL), and Lam Research (LRCX) closed up more than +4%. Also, Broadcom (AVGO) and KLA Corp (KLAC) closed up more than +2%. In addition, ARM Holdings Plc (ARM) and Applied Materials (AMAT) closed up more than +1%.
Groupon (GRPN) closed up more than +42% after forecasting full-year revenue of $493 million-$500 million, above the consensus of $491.3 million.
Talen Energy (TLN) closed up more than +12% after Morgan Stanley initiated coverage of the stock with a recommendation of overweight and a price target of $243.
GE Verona (GEV) closed up more than +5 after CEO Strazik said he sees an order backlog for the company's goods stretching into 2028.
Eaton Corp Plc (ETN) closed up more than +3% after KeyBanc Capital Markets upgraded the stock to overweight from sector weight with a price target of $340.
Crox Inc (CROX) closed up more than +2% after Loop Capital Markets upgraded the stock to buy from hold with a price target of $110.
Defensive consumer durable stocks and food producers fell on Wednesday due to strength in the broader market. Hershey (HSY) and Mondelez International (MDLZ) closed down more than -4%. Also, General Mills (GIS), Colgate-Palmolive (CL), the Campell's Company (CPB), and Conagra Brands (CAG) closed down more than -3%. In addition, J M Smicker (SJM), PepsiCo (PEP), Kraft Heinz (KHC), and McDonald's (MCD) closed down more than -2%.
Airline stocks are sliding today, led by a -4% fall in United Airlines Holdings (UAL) after TD Cowen cut its price target on the stock to $150 from $165. Also, American Airlines Group (AAL) closed down more than -5%, Delta Airlines (DAL) closed down more than -3%, and Southwest Airlines (LUV) closed down more than -2%.
iRobot (IRBT) closed down more than -36% after reporting Q4 revenue of $172 million, weaker than the consensus of $181 million.
Brown-Forman (BF.A) closed down more than -5% after the EU launched counter-tariffs against US goods.
Telecommunication stocks moved lower on Wednesday. Charter Communications (CHTR) closed down more than -2%, and Verizon Communications (VZ) and AT&T (T) closed down more than -1%.
Stellantis NV (STLA) closed down more than -1% after Pekao Investment Banking double-downgraded the stock to sell from buy with a price target of $11.47.
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Stocks Finish Higher on Benign CPI and Strength in Tech

iRobot (NASDAQ: IRBT) stock has fallen 35% after the company issued a "going concern" warning, raising doubts about its ability to stay in business over the next year.
What happened?
The company behind the popular Roomba vacuums revealed severe financial instability, highlighting declining revenue and mounting losses. iRobot has now withdrawn its 2025 financial guidance and canceled its scheduledearnings call a move that often signals worsening conditions.
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The company's net loss widened to $77.1 million in its latest quarter, up from a $63.6 million loss in the same period a year earlier. The company also disclosed a 44% drop in revenue in its latest quarter, with total sales sinking to $172 million. Adding to these concerns, sales fell sharply in every major market:
U.S.: Down 47%
Japan: Down 34%
EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa): Down 44%
CEO Colin Angle acknowledged the challenges, stating, "We recognize the significant financial headwinds ahead, and we are evaluating all strategic alternatives to ensure the company's survival."
A business model under pressure
iRobot is struggling to keep up with rising competition, especially from lower-cost Chinese robotic vacuum manufacturers. These rivals offer similar or better features at reduced prices, eroding iRobot's once-dominant position.
Meanwhile, iRobot's costly restructuring efforts -- including a 50% workforce reduction -- have yet to yield stability. The company has also been dealing with excess inventory write-offs, further damaging its margins.
In a desperate bid to regain its footing, iRobot has launched eight new Roomba models, touting lidar navigation and improved mapping technology. However, the company's financial turmoil has overshadowed this product push, leaving investors skeptical.
The fallout from the Amazon deal
A major turning point for iRobot came when Amazon scrapped its planned $1.7 billion acquisition in January 2024 after European regulators blocked the deal. The failed merger has left iRobot struggling for financial support, adding to its uncertain future.
What's next for iRobot?
With no clear path to profitability, iRobot has hired financial advisors to explore strategic alternatives, including a potential sale or refinancing. However, it remains unclear whether these efforts will be enough to restore investor confidence.
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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.64%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +1.43%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25) are up +0.79%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH25) are up +1.55%.
Stock indexes today are mixed, with the Dow Jones Industrials falling to a 6-month low, while the Nasdaq is mostly higher. Stocks today initially moved higher after the US Feb CPI rose less than expected. Strength in the Magnificent Seven stocks and a rally in chip stocks today support gains in the broader market. Verizon Communications is down more than -4% and is weighing on the Dow Jones Industrials.
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However, stocks fell back from their best levels and turned mixed around mid-morning on the escalation of trade tensions. Today, the European Union imposed tariffs on up to $28.3 billion of US goods, including soybeans, beef, and poultry, in retaliation for US tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. Also, Canada announced 25% counter-tariffs on about $20.8 billion of US-made items, such as computers and sporting goods, along with US steel and aluminum products.
US Feb CPI rose +0.2% m/m and +2.8% y/y, weaker than expectations of +0.3% /m and +2.9% y/y. Feb CPI ex-food and energy rose +0.2% m/m and +3.1% y/y, weaker than expectations of +0.3% m/m and +3.2% y/y, with the +3.1% y/y gain the smallest year-on-year increase in 3-3/4 years.
US MBA mortgage applications rose +11.2% in the week ended March 7, with mortgage purchase applications up +7.0% and mortgage refinancing applications up +16.2%. The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage fell -6 bp to a 3-month low of 6.67% from 6.73% in the prior week.
Stocks have been under pressure over the past week due to fears that US tariffs will weaken economic growth and corporate earnings. Last Tuesday, President Trump imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods and doubled the tariff on Chinese goods to 20% from 10%. However, Mr. Trump granted US automakers a one-month tariff exemption and exempted tariffs for one month on Canada and Mexico for all goods and services compliant with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). However, Mr. Trump reiterated that he would impose reciprocal tariffs on foreign nations on April 2, as planned.
Market attention this week will focus on US trade policies, with 25% tariffs on US imports of steel and aluminum scheduled to take effect today. On Thursday, the Feb final-demand PPI is expected to ease to +3.2% y/y from +3.5% y/y in Jan. On Friday, the University of Michigan’s March consumer sentiment index is expected to fall -1.2 to 63.5. Finally, the markets will also see if Congress can approve a spending bill to avert a government shutdown ahead of a March 15 deadline.
The markets are discounting the chances at 1% for a -25 bp rate cut at the next FOMC meeting on March 18-19.
Overseas stock markets today are mixed. The Euro Stoxx 50 is up +0.92%. China’s Shanghai Composite Index fell from a 2-1/4 month high and closed down -0.23%. Japan’s Nikkei Stock 225 closed up +0.07%.
Interest Rates
June 10-year T-notes (ZNM25) today are down -3 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield is up +1.3 bp to 4.293%. June T-notes today are under pressure on negative carryover from a slide in 10-year German bunds to a 16-month low. Also, today’s sharp stock rebound has reduced safe-haven demand for T-notes. In addition, supply pressures are weighing on T-notes as the Treasury will auction $39 billion 10-year T-notes later today as part of this week’s $119 billion T-notes and T-bonds auction package. T-notes briefly pushed higher today after the US Feb CPI rose less than expected, a dovish factor for Fed policy. Losses in T-notes are limited after stocks fell back from their best levels when Canada announced 25% counter-tariffs on some US goods.
European bond yields today are mixed. The 10-year German bund yield fell from a 16-month high of 2.940% and is down -1.1 bp to 2.886%. The 10-year UK gilt yield is up +2.1 bp to 4.695%.
ECB President Lagarde said that abrupt shifts in global trade and higher Eurozone defense spending will make it harder to keep inflation stable.
ECB Governing Council member Centeno said the ECB shouldn’t wait to lower interest rates and, “I would prefer to move sooner rather than later.”
Swaps are discounting the chances at 43% for a -25 bp rate cut by the ECB at the April 17 policy meeting.
US Stock Movers
Magnificent Seven stocks are climbing today to provide support to the overall market. Tesla (TSLA) is up more than +6% to lead gainers in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, and Nvidia (NVDA) is up more than +5% to lead gainers in the Dow Jones Industrials. Also, Meta Platforms (META) is up more than +1%, and Alphabet (GOOGL) is up +0.85%. In addition, Amazon.com (AMZN) is up +0.31%.
Intel (INTC) is up more than +43 after Reuters reported that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co has pitched Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices, and Broadcom about taking a stake in a joint venture that would operate Intel’s factories.
Chip stocks are rallying today. Micron Technology (MU) is up more than +5%, and ARM Holdings Plc (ARM), Marvell Technology (MRVL), Broadcom (AVGO), and Lam Research (LRCX) are up more than +3%. Also, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is up more than +2%, and Applied Materials (AMAT) and KLA Corp (KLAC) are up more than +1%.
Groupon (GRPN) is up more than +32% after forecasting full-year revenue of $493 million-$500 million, above the consensus of $491.3 million.
Talen Energy (TLN) is up more than +7% after Morgan Stanley initiated coverage of the stock with a recommendation of overweight and a price target of $243.
Myriad Genetics (MYGN) is up more than +6% after Piper Sandler upgraded the stock to overweight from neutral with a price target of $12.50.
GE Verona (GEV) is up more than +5 after CEO Strazik said he sees an order backlog for the company's goods stretching into 2028.
Crox Inc (CROX) is up more than +2% after Loop Capital Markets upgraded the stock to buy from hold with a price target of $110.
Airline stocks are sliding today, led by a -6% fall in United Airlines Holdings (UAL) after TD Cowen cut its price target on the stock to $150 from $165. Also, American Airlines Group (AAL) and Delta Airlines (DAL) are down more than -5%, and Southwest Airlines (LUV) is down more than -2%.
iRobot (IRBT) is down more than -40% after reporting Q4 revenue of $172 million, weaker than the consensus of $181 million.
Brown-Forman (BF.A) is down more than -6% to lead losers in the S&P 500 after the EU launched counter-tariffs against US goods.
Verizon Communications (VZ) is down more than -3% to lead losers in the Dow Jones Industrials and is leading telecommunication stocks lower after Wolfe Research downgraded the stock to peer perform from outperform. Also, Charter Communications (CHTR) and AT&T (T) are down more than -2%.
Stellantis NV (STLA) is down more than -3% after Pekao Investment Banking double-downgraded the stock to sell from buy with a price target of $11.47.
PepsiCo (PEP) is down more than -3% after Jeffries downgraded the stock to hold from buy, saying the stock’s current price offers “limited upside.”
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Nasdaq Climbs as Retaliatory Tariffs Spark Mixed Session on Wall Street

Senator Ron Wyden just filed new stock trades, which we received from a STOCK Act disclosure. You can see the full list of trades on Quiver Quantitative's congress trading dashboard, and track the portfolios of Senator Ron Wyden and other politicians.
The trades in the new disclosure included a:
Purchase of $LLY stock (Eli Lilly and Company Common Stock)
Sale of $IRBT stock (iRobot Corporation - Common Stock)
Sale of $SOLV stock (Solventum Corporation)
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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) Monday closed up +0.16%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +0.86%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -0.30%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25) are up +0.26%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH25) are down -0.15%.
Stocks on Monday recovered from early losses and settled mixed, with Nasdaq 100 sliding to a 1-1/2 month low. Global stock markets were under pressure Monday from rising bond yields after last Friday’s stronger-than-expected US Dec payroll report diminished chances of additional Fed interest rate cuts. The US 10-year T-note yield today climbed to a 14-month high, and the 10-year German bund yield rose to a 6-1/4 month high.
Meanwhile, rising crude oil prices are fueling inflation concerns and weighing on stocks and bonds after the price of WTI crude oil Monday rose more than +2% to a 5-month high after a wave of fresh US sanctions on Russian crude threatens to tighten global oil supplies further.
However, stock indexes recovered from early losses, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrials moving into positive territory on strength in health insurance stocks with Medicare Advantage plans after Medicare released a proposed plan that could allow an increase in 2026 payments for the companies. Also, the rally in crude prices to a 5-month high Monday boosted energy stocks. In addition, better-than-expected Chinese trade news is a supportive factor for global growth. China Dec exports rose +10.7% y/y, stronger than expectations of +7.5% y/y. Also, Dec imports unexpectedly rose +1.0% y/y, stronger than expectations of -1.0% y/y.
The markets are looking toward Wednesday’s US consumer price report to see if sticky price pressures will keep the Fed from cutting interest rates. Dec CPI is expected to accelerate to +2.9% y/y from +2.7% y/y in Nov, and Dec core CPI to remain unchanged from Nov at +3.3% y/y. Also, Thursday’s US retail sales report will garner attention to see if consumer spending is holding up (Dec retail sales expected +0.6% m/m).
Earnings season begins this week as banks begin reporting Q4 earnings. Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and Wells Fargo will report earnings results on Wednesday. According to Bloomberg Intelligence, analysts estimate S&P 500 earnings to grow 7.5% in Q4, the second-highest pre-season forecast in the past three years.
The markets are discounting the chances at 3% for a -25 bp rate cut at the January 28-29 FOMC meeting.
Overseas stock markets Monday settled lower. The Euro Stoxx 50 closed down -0.46%. China’s Shanghai Composite Index fell to a 3-1/2 month low and closed down -0.25%. Japan’s Nikkei Stock 225 was closed for the Coming-of-Age Day holiday.
Interest Rates
March 10-year T-notes (ZNH25) Monday closed down -5 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield rose +3.1 bp to 4.790%. Mar T-notes on Monday fell to an 8-1/2 month low, and the 10-year T-note yield rose to a 14-month high of 4.803%. T-note prices were under pressure Monday on negative carryover from last Friday’s stronger-than-expected US Dec payroll report, dampening the outlook for Fed rate cuts. Also, Monday’s rally in WTI crude oil to a 5-month high boosted inflation expectations, a bearish factor for T-notes. In addition, supply pressures undercut T-notes with expected pricing of $40 billion to $45 billion of corporate debt securities this week, which prompts bond dealers to short 10-year T-note futures as a hedge against the incoming supply.
European government bond yields Monday moved higher. The 10-year German bund yield rose to a 6-1/4 month high of 2.634% and finished up +1.8 bp to 2.613%. The 10-year UK gilt yield rose +4.7 bp to 4.885%.
ECB Governing Council member Rehn said, “Against the backdrop of disinflation being on track and the growth outlook having weakened, it makes sense for the ECB to continue rate cuts.”
Swaps are discounting the chances at 95% for a -25 bp rate cut by the ECB at its January 30 policy meeting.
US Stock Movers
Health insurers with Medicare Advantage plans rallied Monday after Medicare released a proposed plan that could allow an increase in 2026 payments for the companies. As a result, CVS Health (CVS) closed up more than +7%, and Humana (HUM) closed up more than +6%. Also, Elevance Health (ELV) closed up more than +4%, and UnitedHealth Group (UNH) closed up more than +3% to lead gainers in the Dow Jones Industrials.
Energy stocks and energy service providers moved higher Monday as the price of WTI crude oil rose by more than +2% to a 5-month high. As a result, Valero Energy (VLO) closed up more than +4%, and Baker Hughes (BKR) closed up more than +3% to lead gainers in the Nasdaq 100. Also, Marathon Petroleum (MPC), APA Corp (APA), Haliburton (HAL), and Schlumberger (SLB) closed up more than +3%. In addition, Exxon Mobil (XOM), Devon Energy (DVN), ConocoPhillips (COP), and Occidental Petroleum (OXY) closed up more than +2%.
Mosaic (MOS) closed up more than +8% to lead gainers in the S&P 500 after Piper Sandler upgraded the stock to neutral from underweight.
US Steel (X) closed up more than +6% after CNBC reported that Cleveland-Cliffs and Nucor are considering a takeover bid for the company.
CF Industries Holdings (CF) closed up more than +7 after Piper Sandler double-upgraded the stock to overweight from underweight with a price target of $105.
Intra-Cellular Therapies Inc (ITCI) closed up more than +34% after Johnson & Johnson agreed to buy the company for about $14.6 billion.
Crown Holdings (CCK) closed up more than +4% after Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock to overweight from equal weight with a price target of $105.
Discover Financial Services (DFS) closed up more than +3% after UBS upgraded the stock to buy from neutral with a price target of $239.
Losses in megacap technology stocks are weighing on the broader market. Nvidia (NVDA) closed down nearly -2% to lead losers in the Dow Jones Industrials. Also, Meta Platforms (META) and Apple (AAPL) closed down more than -1%. In addition, Alphabet (GOOGL) closed down -0.58% and Amazon.com (AMZN) closed down -0.22%.
Moderna (MRNA) closed down more than -16% to lead losers in the S&P 500 after cutting its 2025 revenue estimate to $1.5 billion-$2.5 billion from a previous forecast of $2.5 billion-$3.5 billion, citing slow demand for its Covid and RSV vaccines.
Californian utility stocks today are adding to last week’s sharp losses due to the risk of being blamed for the Southern California wildfires. As a result, Edison International (EIX) closed down more than -11%, and PG&E Corp (PCG) closed down more than -5%. Also, Sempra (SRE) closed down more than -2%.
iRobot Corp (IRBT) closed down more than -22% after reporting Q4 preliminary revenue of $171 million, weaker than the consensus of $188 million.
Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) closed down more than -16% after forecasting Q4 sales growth of 7% to 8%, below the consensus of 9.1%.
Inspire Medical Systems (INSP) closed down more than -13% after forecasting full-year revenue of $940 million-$955 million, the midpoint below the consensus of $950.7 million.
Macy’s (M) closed down more than -8% after saying it now expects Q4 net sales to be slightly below its previous forecast of $7.8 billion-$8 billion.
Amer Sports (AS) closed down more than -6% after forecasting 2024 revenue growth of 16% to 17%, weaker than the consensus of 17.4%.
Earnings Reports (1/14/2025)
Applied Digital Corp (APLD), Calavo Growers Inc (CVGW), Gencor Industries Inc (GENC), Park Aerospace Corp (PKE), Renovaro Inc (RENB).
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Stocks Recover on Strength in Health Insurers and Energy Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.35%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.49%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -0.75%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25) are down -0.42%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH25) are down -0.93%.
Stocks today extended last Friday’s sharp losses, with the S&P 500 falling to a 2-1/4 month low and the Nasdaq 100 sliding to a 1-1/2 month low. Global stock markets are under pressure today from rising bond yields after last Friday’s stronger-than-expected US Dec payroll report diminished chances of additional Fed interest rate cuts. The US 10-year T-note yield today climbed to a 14-month high, and the 10-year German bund yield rose to a 6-1/4 month high.
Meanwhile, rising crude oil prices are fueling inflation concerns and weighing on stocks and bonds as the price of WTI crude oil today is up more than +2% at a 5-month high after a wave of fresh US sanctions on Russian crude threatens to tighten global oil supplies further.
On the positive side for stocks is strength in health insurance stocks with Medicare Advantage plans after Medicare released a proposed plan that could allow an increase in 2026 payments for the companies. Also, the rally in crude prices to a 5-month high today is boosting energy stocks. In addition, better-than-expected Chinese trade news is a supportive factor for global growth. China Dec exports rose +10.7% y/y, stronger than expectations of +7.5% y/y. Also, Dec imports unexpectedly rose +1.0% y/y, stronger than expectations of -1.0% y/y.
The markets are looking toward Wednesday’s US consumer price report to see if sticky price pressures will keep the Fed from cutting interest rates. Dec CPI is expected to accelerate to +2.9% y/y from +2.7% y/y in Nov, and Dec core CPI to remain unchanged from Nov at +3.3% y/y. Also, Thursday’s US retail sales report will garner attention to see if consumer spending is holding up (Dec retail sales expected +0.6% m/m).
The markets are discounting the chances at 3% for a -25 bp rate cut at the January 28-29 FOMC meeting.
Overseas stock markets today are moving lower. The Euro Stoxx 50 is down -0.38%. China’s Shanghai Composite Index fell to a 3-1/2 month low and closed down -0.25%. Japan’s Nikkei Stock 225 was closed for the Coming-of-Age Day holiday.
Interest Rates
March 10-year T-notes (ZNH25) today are down -2 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield is up +2.1 bp to 4.778%. Mar T-notes today fell to an 8-1/2 month low, and the 10-year T-note yield rose to a 14-month high of 4.799%. T-note prices are under pressure on negative carryover from last Friday’s stronger-than-expected US Dec payroll report, which dampened the outlook for Fed rate cuts. Also, today’s rally in WTI crude oil to a 5-month high boosts inflation expectations, a bearish factor for T-notes. In addition, supply pressures are undercutting T-notes with an expected pricing of $40 billion to $45 billion of corporate debt securities this week, which prompts bond dealers to short 10-year T-note futures as a hedge against the incoming supply.
European government bond yields today are moving higher. The 10-year German bund yield rose to a 6-1/4 month high of 2.634% and is up +1.0 bp to 2.605%. The 10-year UK gilt yield is up +2.0 bp to 4.858%.
ECB Governing Council member Rehn said, “Against the backdrop of disinflation being on track and the growth outlook having weakened, it makes sense for the ECB to continue rate cuts.”
Swaps are discounting the chances at 93% for a -25 bp rate cut by the ECB at its January 30 policy meeting.
US Stock Movers
Losses in megacap technology stocks are weighing on the broader market. Nvidia (NVDA) is down more than -2% to lead losers in the Dow Jones Industrials. Also, Meta Platforms (META) and Apple (AAPL) are down more than -2%. In addition, Tesla (TSLA) and Alphabet (GOOGL) are down more than -1%, and Amazon.com (AMZN) is down -0.15%
Moderna (MRNA) is down more than -21% to lead losers in the S&P 500 after cutting its 2025 revenue estimate to $1.5 billion-$2.5 billion from a previous forecast of $2.5 billion-$3.5 billion, citing slow demand for its Covid and RSV vaccines.
Californian utility stocks today are adding to last week’s sharp losses due to the risk of being blamed for the Southern California wildfires. As a result, Edison International (EIX) is down more than -10%, and PG&E Corp (PCG) is down more than -4%. Also, Sempra (SRE) is down more than -1%.
iRobot Corp (IRBT) is down more than -16% after reporting Q4 preliminary revenue of $171 million, weaker than the consensus of $188 million.
Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) is down more than -17% after forecasting Q4 sales growth of 7% to 8%, below the consensus of 9.1%.
Inspire Medical Systems (INSP) is down more than -8% after forecasting full-year revenue of $940 million-$955 million, the midpoint below the consensus of $950.7 million.
Amer Sports (AS) is down more than -5% after forecasting 2024 revenue growth of 16% to 17%, weaker than the consensus of 17.4%.
Macy’s (M) is down more than -5% after saying it now expects Q4 net sales to be slightly below its previous forecast of $7.8 billion-$8 billion.
Health insurers with Medicare Advantage plans are climbing today after Medicare released a proposed plan that could allow an increase in 2026 payments for the companies. As a result, Humana (HUM) is up more than +6% to lead gainers in the S&P 500, and CVS Health (CVS) is up more than +5%. Also, UnitedHealth Group (UNH) is up more than +4% to lead gainers in the Dow Jones Industrials.
Energy stocks and energy service providers are moving higher today as the price of WTI crude oil is up by more than +2% at a 5-month high. As a result, Valero Energy (VLO) and Marathon Petroleum (MPC) are up more than +5%, and APA Corp (APA) is up more than +4%. Also, Haliburton (HAL) and Schlumberger (SLB) are up more than +3%, and Baker Hughes (BKR) is up more than +3% to lead gainers in the Nasdaq 100. In addition, Diamondback Energy (FANG), Hess Corp (HES), Devon Energy (DVN), ConocoPhillips (COP), and Occidental Petroleum (OXY) are up more than +2%.
US Steel (X) is up more than +8% after CNBC reported that Cleveland-Cliffs and Nucor are considering a takeover bid for the company.
CF Industries Holdings (CF) is up more than +6 after Piper Sandler double-upgraded the stock to overweight from underweight with a price target of $105.
Intra-Cellular Therapies Inc (ITCI) is up more than +34% after Johnson & Johnson agreed to buy the company for about $14.6 billion.
Crown Holdings (CCK) is up more than +2% after Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock to overweight from equal weight with a price target of $105.
Discover Financial Services (DFS) is up more than +1% after UBS upgraded the stock to buy from neutral with a price target of $239.
Earnings Reports (1/13/2025)
Aehr Test Systems (AEHR), BARK Inc (BARK), Dakota Gold Corp (DC), Immersion Corp (IMMR), KB Home (KBH), and Unity Bancorp Inc (UNTY).
On the date of publication, Rich Asplund did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here. More news from Barchart
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

Stocks Slide and Bond Yields Rise as Fed Rate Cut Hopes Dwindle

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.71%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.21%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -1.15%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25) are down -0.66%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH25) are down -1.19%.
Stocks today extended last Friday’s sharp losses, with the S&P 500 falling to a 2-1/4 month low and the Nasdaq 100 sliding to a 1-1/2 month low. Global stock markets are under pressure today from rising bond yields after last Friday’s stronger-than-expected US Dec payroll report diminished chances of additional Fed interest rate cuts. The US 10-year T-note yield today climbed to a 14-month high, and the 10-year German bund yield rose to a 6-1/4 month high.
Meanwhile, rising crude oil prices are fueling inflation concerns and weighing on stocks and bonds as the price of WTI crude oil today is up more than +1% at a 5-month high after a wave of fresh US sanctions on Russian crude threatens to tighten global oil supplies further.
On the positive side for stocks is strength in health insurance stocks with Medicare Advantage plans after Medicare released a proposed plan that could allow an increase in 2026 payments for the companies. Also, better-than-expected Chinese trade news is a supportive factor for global growth. China Dec exports rose +10.7% y/y, stronger than expectations of +7.5% y/y. Also, Dec imports unexpectedly rose +1.0% y/y, stronger than expectations of -1.0% y/y.
The markets are looking toward Wednesday’s US consumer price report to see if sticky price pressures will keep the Fed from cutting interest rates. Dec CPI is expected to accelerate to +2.9% y/y from +2.7% y/y in Nov, and Dec core CPI to remain unchanged from Nov at +3.3% y/y. Also, Thursday’s US retail sales report will garner attention to see if consumer spending is holding up (Dec retail sales expected +0.6% m/m).
The markets are discounting the chances at 3% for a -25 bp rate cut at the January 28-29 FOMC meeting.
Overseas stock markets today are moving lower. The Euro Stoxx 50 is down -0.77%. China’s Shanghai Composite Index fell to a 3-1/2 month low and closed down -0.25%. Japan’s Nikkei Stock 225 was closed for the Coming-of-Age Day holiday.
Interest Rates
March 10-year T-notes (ZNH25) today are down -2 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield is up +1.3 bp to 4.772%. Mar T-notes today fell to an 8-1/2 month low, and the 10-year T-note yield rose to a 14-month high of 4.799%. T-note prices are under pressure on negative carryover from last Friday’s stronger-than-expected US Dec payroll report, which dampened the outlook for Fed rate cuts. Also, today’s rally in WTI crude oil to a 5-month high boosts inflation expectations, a bearish factor for T-notes. In addition, supply pressures are undercutting T-notes with an expected pricing of $40 billion to $45 billion of corporate debt securities this week, which prompts bond dealers to short 10-year T-note futures as a hedge against the incoming supply.
European government bond yields today are moving higher. The 10-year German bund yield rose to a 6-1/4 month high of 2.634% and is up +1.0 bp to 2.605%. The 10-year UK gilt yield is up +2.0 bp to 4.858%.
ECB Governing Council member Rehn said, “Against the backdrop of disinflation being on track and the growth outlook having weakened, it makes sense for the ECB to continue rate cuts.”
Swaps are discounting the chances at 93% for a -25 bp rate cut by the ECB at its January 30 policy meeting.
US Stock Movers
Losses in megacap technology stocks are weighing on the broader market. Nvidia (NVDA) is down more than -3% to lead losers in the Dow Joens Industrials. Also, Tesla (TSLA) and Apple (AAPL) are down more than -2%. In addition, Alphabet (GOOGL) is down more than -1% and Amazon.com (AMZN) is down -0.80%
Moderna (MRNA) is down more than -19% to lead losers in the S&P 500 after cutting its 2025 revenue estimate to $1.5 billion-$2.5 billion from a previous forecast of $2.5 billion-$3.5 billion, citing slow demand for its Covid and RSV vaccines.
iRobot Corp (IRBT) is down more than -16% after reporting Q4 preliminary revenue of $171 million, weaker than the consensus of $188 million.
Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) is down more than -13% after forecasting Q4 sales growth of 7% to 8%, below the consensus of 9.1%.
Inspire Medical Systems (INSP) is down more than -9% after forecasting full-year revenue of $940 million-$955 million, the midpoint below the consensus of $950.7 million.
Amer Sports (AS) is down more than -6% after forecasting 2024 revenue growth of 16% to 17%, weaker than the consensus of 17.4%.
Macy’s (M) is down more than -4% after saying it now expects Q4 net sales to be slightly below its previous forecast of $7.8 billion-$8 billion.
Health insurers with Medicare Advantage plans are climbing today after Medicare released a proposed plan that could allow an increase in 2026 payments for the companies. As a result, Humana (HUM) is up more than +5% to lead gainers in the S&P 500, and CVS Health (CVS) is up more than +3%. Also, UnitedHealth Group (UNH) is up more than +3% to lead gainers in the Dow Jones Industrials.
Energy stocks and energy service providers are moving higher today as the price of WTI crude oil rose is up more than +1% at a 5-month high. As a result, Valero Energy (VLO) and APA Corp (APA) are up more than +3%. Also, Baker Hughes (BKR) is up more than +2% to lead gainers in the Nasdaq 100. In addition, Diamondback Energy (FANG), Marathon Petroleum (MPC), and Hess Corp (HES) are up more than +2%. Finally, Devon Energy (DVN), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Chevron (CVX), Occidental Petroleum (OXY), and Schlumberger (SLB) are up more than +1%.
CF Industries Holdings (CF) is up more than +4 after Piper Sandler double-upgraded the stock to overweight from underweight with a price target of $105.
Intra-Cellular Therapies Inc (ITCI) is up more than +33% after Johnson & Johnson agreed to buy the company for about $14.6 billion.
Lululemon Athletica (LULU) is up more than +1% after raising its Q4 net revenue estimate to $3.56 billion-$3.58 billion from a previous estimate of $3.48 billion-$3.51 billion, better than the consensus of $3.52 billion.
Crown Holdings (CCK) is up more than +1% after Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock to overweight from equal weight with a price target of $105.
Earnings Reports (1/13/2025)
Aehr Test Systems (AEHR), BARK Inc (BARK), Dakota Gold Corp (DC), Immersion Corp (IMMR), KB Home (KBH), and Unity Bancorp Inc (UNTY).
On the date of publication, Rich Asplund did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here. More news from Barchart
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

Stocks Pressured by Rising Bond Yields as Fed Rate Cut Hopes Fade

Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in iRobot Corp (Symbol: IRBT), where a total of 8,270 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 827,000 underlying shares. That amounts to about 56.9% of IRBT's average daily trading volume over the past month of 1.5 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $11 strike call option expiring January 17, 2025, with 1,457 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 145,700 underlying shares of IRBT. Below is a chart showing IRBT's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $11 strike highlighted in orange:
Marathon Digital Holdings Inc (Symbol: MARA) options are showing a volume of 333,332 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 33.3 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 56.6% of MARA's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 58.9 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $20 strike call option expiring November 22, 2024, with 16,072 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 1.6 million underlying shares of MARA. Below is a chart showing MARA's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $20 strike highlighted in orange:
And Intuit Inc (Symbol: INTU) saw options trading volume of 8,159 contracts, representing approximately 815,900 underlying shares or approximately 55.6% of INTU's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 1.5 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $640 strike put option expiring November 22, 2024, with 542 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 54,200 underlying shares of INTU. Below is a chart showing INTU's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $640 strike highlighted in orange:
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