Crown Crafts Inc. (CRWS) released fiscal Q3 earnings on February 11, 2026, reporting net income of $1.5 million and per-share net income of 14 cents. Revenue for the quarter totaled $20.7 million.

Chimera Investment Corp. (CIM) reported fourth-quarter profit of $28.3 million, or 8 cents per share, with non-GAAP adjusted earnings at 53 cents per share. Revenue for the quarter was $220.3 million, with adjusted revenue of $66.2 million. For the year, the company posted profit of $230.5 million, or $1.72 per share, and revenue of $266.4 million.

Humana (HUM) reported first-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.05, missing estimates of $1.24 by $0.19, on February 11, 2026. Revenue declined 3.2% to $33.7 billion, driven by lower enrollment growth and higher pharmacy benefit costs. The company attributed the shortfall to continued pressure from the managed care and pharmacy benefit segments, with guidance for full-year 2026 adjusted EPS of $3.65, below the average analyst forecast of $3.91. The stock closed at $74.35, down 2.8% on the day.

Hilton Worldwide (HLT) provided revised full-year 2026 guidance on February 11, 2026, reflecting softer hotel demand and higher labor costs. The company now anticipates revenue of $7.2B to $7.3B, down from $7.4B previously, and adjusted EPS of $1.10 to $1.15 vs. $1.15 to $1.20. Guidance reflects a 4% decline in RevPAR year-over-year and an 8% increase in labor expenses. The revision underscores continued pressure from inflation and labor constraints, with management forecasting same-store sales to decline in 2026.

The company will release its fourth-quarter 2025 financial results and host a conference call at 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, February 28, 2026. The call will be open to the public and available via webcast and phone. The results and presentation will be accessible on the investor relations website following the call. The timing follows the standard earnings calendar for industrials and packaging companies, with the company expected to provide commentary on revenue, operating income, and key market trends for the period.

SGH (NYSE: SGH) reported first-half profit up 12% to $1.2B, or 43 cents per share, driven by cost optimization and strong demand in North America and Europe. The company reiterated its full-year 2026 guidance of $4.8B in revenue and $1.05B in profit, reflecting continued momentum in core markets and disciplined expense management. Revenue growth for H1 was 7% year-over-year to $6.8B, with operating income rising 14% to $1.4B.

Vertiv Holdings (VTRI) expects first-quarter and annual earnings to rise on the back of higher data center rents and improved operating margins, the company said in a pre-earnings press release. The stock was up nearly 15% in pre-market trading on the announcement.

Supporting details: The company anticipates higher rents driven by continued demand for data center capacity and a favorable macro environment. Management guidance suggests a 10% to 15% increase in non-GAAP EPS for the quarter, reflecting disciplined cost management and pricing power. The earnings report is scheduled for Friday, February 13, 2026.

Parsons Corporation (PARS) reported a 12% increase in fourth-quarter profit to $149 million, driven by strong project deliveries and cost controls. The company attributed the improvement to execution gains and a favorable backlog of projects in infrastructure and professional services. Revenue for the quarter totaled $1.02 billion, up 7% year-over-year. The earnings guidance for 2025 remained unchanged at $2.10 per share, reflecting confidence in continued momentum despite macroeconomic headwinds.

TerraVest Industries Inc. (TVI) released Q1 2026 results showing sales rose 12% year-over-year to $485 million, driven by strong demand in its industrial automation and renewable energy segments. The company attributed the growth to higher production volumes and a 15% price increase in key machinery. EPS for the quarter was $1.23, up from $1.10 in the same period last year. The improvement follows a strategic shift to higher-margin products and better supply chain execution, with revenue growth outpacing the S&P 500's 7% average during the period.

NiSource Inc. (NII) reported higher fourth-quarter profit, driven by strong utility and energy sales, with earnings rising 12% to $148.3 million, or 17 cents per share, on December 31, 2025. Revenue increased 8% to $1.08 billion for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, compared to the prior-year period. The company attributed the results to higher natural gas and electric sales, as well as favorable weather conditions in its service regions.

NiSource (NYSE: NIO) on February 11, 2026, reaffirmed its full-year 2026 adjusted earnings per share guidance at $1.15, unchanged from its previous forecast. The company cited stability in natural gas prices and demand, along with disciplined capital spending, as key factors supporting the outlook. The stock closed at $48.25 on the same day, reflecting mixed investor sentiment ahead of the earnings report on March 2, 2026.

The CAC 40 closed 1.2% lower on February 11, 2026, pressured by a weaker euro and疲软 corporate earnings. The index stood at 6,213.59, marking its third consecutive daily decline. The euro fell to 0.9230 against the dollar, contributing to broader European equity weakness. Key decliners included energy and industrials, with Vinci Construction (-2.4%) and Air France (-1.8%) leading the drop. The broader French CAC 20 closing at 6,245.34 added to the decline.

Silver prices have surged more than 60% year-to-date, spurring a flood of sales of heirlooms, coins, silverware and jewelry as melt values outpace collectible value. North American dealers report January 2026 as the strongest on record, with average transactions climbing to $8,000–$10,000. Canada Gold refined a record 2 metric tons of scrap silver in December 2025, and Heraeus Precious Metals faces months-long backlogs as supply outpaces refining capacity. Scrap accounted for 19% of total silver supply in 2025, with recycled and scrap flows significantly exceeding expectations. Retail sales at Stack’s Bowers and other coin shops in Manhattan have risen from 30 to 50 daily visitors, as collectors liquidate assets to cash in on the rally.

FDA notified Moderna (MRNA) in a letter signed by Center Director Vinay Prasad it will not initiate review of its application for an experimental influenza vaccine, citing an absence of an adequate and well-controlled comparator-arm study reflecting the best-available standard of care. The decision follows sweeping shifts in U.S. vaccine policy under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., reducing vaccine usage and complicating future approvals. Moderna shares fell 8.9% in premarket trading on February 11, 2026, as analysts warn the outcome could lengthen the path to approval in the U.S. The vaccine is under review in the EU, Canada, and Australia, with potential approvals expected late 2026 or early 2027.

Mattel Inc. (MAT) shares fell 32% in premarket trading on Wednesday after the company reported holiday results that missed analyst estimates and issued a 2026 outlook for lower profit, setting up for its largest one-day decline if the losses hold. Fourth-quarter results, excluding certain items, showed 39 cents per share vs. a 54-cent estimate, with sales of $1.77 billion versus $1.84 billion expected. Sales growth in the U.S. during December lagged. For 2026, the company expects sales to grow 3%–6% and earnings per share, excluding some items, of $1.18–$1.30, down from $1.41 in 2025. The company is acquiring a partner’s stake in a joint venture to accelerate mobile-gaming growth, with funding coming from the joint venture itself.

Premier Li Qiang urged better coordination of power and computing resources to advance artificial intelligence, stating on February 11, 2026, that the country should promote scaled, commercialized AI applications.

He called for a supportive environment for AI firms and talent, and for expanding international technology exchanges and application development, according to CCTV.

Arkham Intelligence's Arkham Exchange is closing, according to a source familiar with the matter. The platform, founded in 2020 with over 3 million registered users and backers including Sam Altman, Altman's Draper Associates, Binance Labs and Bedrock, faced sluggish trading despite a mobile app launched in December 2024.

Daily trading volume for Arkham in the past 24 hours was about $620,000, compared to Binance's $9 billion and Coinbase's $2 billion. The company had floated a derivatives exchange in October 2024 but has not responded to requests for comment. Arkham's native token ARKM traded near $0.12 at the time of writing.

SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. (SITE) reported a fourth-quarter loss of $9 million, or 20 cents per share, on Wednesday, outperforming the average Zacks estimate of 29 cents per share. Revenue of $1.05 billion missed the Zacks forecast of $1.06 billion. For the year, SITE posted a profit of $151.8 million, or $3.37 per share, with revenue of $4.7 billion.

A Monte Paschi di Siena (MPS) board member, Stefano Di Stefano, resigned effective immediately, citing personal reasons and in connection with ongoing investigations into suspected insider trading. Di Stefano, also director in the Ministry of Economy’s Directorate for Corporate Shareholdings and Protection of Strategic Assets, is alleged to have bought about €100,000 in shares based on confidential MPS information. The probe follows a probe of potential coordination between MPS CEO Luigi Lovaglio and top MPS investors in the Mediobanca acquisition approved in September 2025. Di Stefano, who has served on MPS’s board since April 2022 and chaired its Risk and Sustainability Committee, chairs a department with access to sensitive corporate information and is under scrutiny regarding transactions and the application of Italy’s “golden power” veto in share sales and other operations. Parliament is questioning the government on Di Stefano’s role in the Mediobanca deal and in the UniCredit–Banco BPM infringement proceeding, with the Ministry of Economy issuing no public comment.

Emanuel, a former congressman and potential 2028 presidential candidate, proposed a 75-year mandatory retirement for federal and elected officials, prompting analysis of private-sector implications. In the private sector, age-mandated retirements are generally not advisable. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (1967) protects those 40+ from discrimination, and companies typically have broad hiring and firing discretion. Experts warn that such a policy would risk ageism, increase legal exposure, and harm productivity by迫使 experienced workers out of the workforce.

Where age limits make sense is in public safety roles with high consumer risk. Beyond these, phased retirement, leadership transitions, mentorship, and non-management roles better support experienced workers. A 75-year ban would likely deepen biases and social consequences absent clear performance and succession metrics.