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Market indexes began the trading day looking somewhat buoyant, but quickly sagged into the red on all but the small-cap Russell 2000, which skipped along unchanged levels and finished flat for the session. The Dow lost -215 points today, -0.45%, the S&P 500 was -23 points, -0.35% and the Nasdaq was -32, -0.14%. Bond yields tacked higher on the day to +4.17% on the 10-year, nearly 20 basis points higher than we saw just a couple short weeks ago.
Bond yields rising are an indication that inflation may be present in the economy, and to an extent this is warranted: Zacks Strategist Andrew Rocco, in his report today “Liberation Day Tariffs: Panic, Recovery & What Comes Next,” noted that “the long-term effects of tariffs remain a story still unfolding.” With a pending 25 basis-point (bps) interest rate cut most likely coming mid-this week, inflation metrics will be worth considering into 2026 and beyond.
Earlier today, Paramount SkydancePSKY announced a hostile takeover bid for Warner Brothers DiscoveryWBD, which last week said it had agreed to be acquired by streaming giant NetflixNFLX. PSKY’s $30 per share, all-cash bid the company feels is a stronger deal than the Netflix agreement. That said, PSKY had only just acquired Paramount — the parent of the film studio, CBS, and much more — in August of this year.
Toll Brothers Mixed in Q4 Report
Luxury homebuilder Toll BrothersTOL provided fiscal Q4 results after today’s closing bell, reporting a miss on earnings — $4.58 per share versus $4.87 expected (and below the year-earlier $4.63 per share) on revenues of $3.41 billion, which outpaced estimates of $3.32 billion. Gross margins improved to +27.1% from expectations.
Because Toll Brothers builds luxury homes which average nearly $1 million per, it isn’t as beholden to mortgage rates as lower-cost homebuilders like KB HomeKBH and DR HortonDHI. Even still, the company cited soft demand in its quarterly report today, which helped move the stock down -4% in late trading today — half of the company’s market gains year to date.
What to Expect from the Stock Market Tomorrow
The delayed Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) report for October hits the tape ahead of the opening bell. Expectations are for an in-line report with the prior month at 7.2 million job openings. This would be among the lowest prints of the last 12 months, compared to 7.7 million reported in May of 2025 and 8.0 million in November of last year.
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Decent loan demand and expansion into new markets by opening financial centers are expected to support Bank of America. Also, digital enhancement will likely keep aiding cross-selling opportunities.
Stitch Fix has shown strong performance in growing revenue per active client, which increased 5.3% year over year to $559 in the first quarter of fiscal 2026.
Crown Holdings will benefit from investment in capacity to meet solid global beverage-can demand, acquisitions to increase geographic presence and product line as well as focus on cost control.
American Eagle remains well placed on the back of cost-reduction efforts and brand progress. In addition, its Powering Profitable Growth plan bodes well.
Strength across both the segments, 3D strategy and acquisitions should continue to drive Flowserve’s growth. The company’s shareholder-friendly policies spark optimism.
Dover is poised to gain from solid order booking, cost-reduction initiatives and execution of margin targets. Further, product digitization, e-commerce, new product development will boost growth.
A strong balance sheet position and revenue growth will likely support Deutsche Bank's financials. Also, the company’s strong liquidity profile aids sustainable capital distribution moves.
Novo Nordisk is facing slower GLP-1 drugs growth due to the presence of compounded alternatives and rising competition. Patent expiry and pricing pressure across the diabetes market also remain a worry.
Sprouts Farmers faces slowing comparable sales and shrinking basket sizes as consumer sensitivity rises, signaling softer demand and limited growth visibility into early 2026.
Higher feedstock costs are expected to hurt the company's margins. Weaker selling prices and softer demand may also affect its performance. High debt is another concern.
Carter’s profitability came under pressure in third-quarter 2025, with margins squeezed by tariffs and rising SG&A costs despite ongoing efforts to control expenses and protect brand strength.
Elevated expenses are expected to hurt Bank OZK’s bottom-line growth. The company's huge exposure to real estate loans, worsening asset quality and NIM pressure are other near-term headwinds.
American Eagle remains well placed on the back of cost-reduction efforts and brand progress. In addition, its Powering Profitable Growth plan bodes well.
Decent loan demand and expansion into new markets by opening financial centers are expected to support Bank of America. Also, digital enhancement will likely keep aiding cross-selling opportunities.
Strength in the Energy Generation/Storage business, balance sheet strength, and focus on autonomous driving and artificial intelligence are set to drive Tesla.
Strength across all product groups is a positive catalyst for Edwards Lifesciences. The company’s bullish long-term growth strategy buoys optimism on the stock.
Align Technology’s robust product line, balanced growth across all channels and consistent focus on international markets to drive growth bolster our confidence in the stock.
Target’s accelerating digital ecosystem, marketplace expansion, shrink improvement, and high-margin non-merchandise streams, supported by advanced tech and AI, enhance profitability and omnichannel scale.
