Energy Major Surges 6%

An energy major is surging 6% after returning to profitability, a media giant just missed estimates but is gaining momentum in its streaming biz, and a tech-focused investment firm is soaring after announcing a $10M share buyback. Read on to know more.

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What to Watch

Earnings:

• Dell Technologies Inc. [DELL]: Aftermarket

• Autodesk, Inc. [ADSK]: Aftermarket

• Monster Beverage Corporation [MNST]: Aftermarket

• HP Inc. [HPQ]: Aftermarket

• Rocket Companies, Inc. [RKT]: Aftermarket

• NetApp, Inc. [NTAP]: Aftermarket

Economic Reports:

• Initial jobless claims [Feb 22]: 8:30 a.m.

• Durable-goods orders [Jan]: 8:30 a.m.

• GDP (second reading) [Q4]: 8:30 a.m.

• Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid will speak at 9:15 a.m.

• Pending home sales [Jan]: 10:00 a.m.

• Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr will speak at 10:00 a.m.

• Fed Governor Michelle Bowman will speak at 11:45 a.m.

• Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack will speak at 1:15 p.m.

• Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker will speak at 3:15 p.m.

Entertainment

Warner Bros. Discovery Q4 Revenue and Earnings Below Estimates, But Streaming Gaining Momentum

Warner Bros. Discovery [NASDAQ: WBD] reported fourth-quarter earnings that are below analyst expectations.

Revenue is at $10.02 billion, missing estimates by $140 million. GAAP loss per share is $0.20, falling $0.23 below projections.

The decline in revenue is primarily attributed to an 11% drop in advertising revenue, as domestic linear TV audience declines and a weaker ad market outweighed gains from ad-supported streaming subscribers.

However, distribution revenue is up 2%, supported by growing global direct-to-consumer (DTC) subscribers, though offset by ongoing declines in U.S. pay-TV customers.

Despite the earnings miss, the company’s streaming business is showing strong momentum.

Warner Bros. Discovery added 6.4 million DTC subscribers in the quarter, surpassing analyst expectations of 4.89 million.

The company now expects its streaming service, which includes Max and Discovery+, to reach at least 150 million users by 2026, exceeding the prior forecast of 135.8 million.

Max's expansion into Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong in November contributed to the platform’s subscriber growth, with an Australian launch planned for March.

The company remains focused on bolstering its streaming presence amid a highly competitive market. Shares of Warner Bros. Discovery are up 1.4% in premarket trade.

Energy

Vistra Reporting Strong Q4 Profits, Stock Jumps in Early Trading

Vistra [NYSE: VST] shares are climbing 6% in premarket trading today as the company reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings in its retail division.

The Texas-based energy provider’s adjusted earnings for this segment reached $600 million for the quarter ending December 31, significantly surpassing analyst forecasts of $230.8 million.

This marks a sharp increase from the $463 million reported in the same period last year.

The company also returned to profitability overall, posting a net income of $490 million, a reversal from a $184 million loss in the previous year.

CEO Jim Burke emphasized Vistra’s strong position to meet growing energy demands, particularly as industries increasingly shift toward electrification.

Over the past year, Vistra has been one of the best-performing stocks on the S&P 500, even outpacing major tech firms like Nvidia.

Investors have shown confidence in its potential to supply nuclear power for AI-driven data centers, which require stable and low-emission energy sources.

However, Vistra faced challenges last month when a fire at a battery storage facility in Northern California led to a temporary decline in its stock value.

The company’s shares have slowed by about 1% since the start of 2025, but today’s positive earnings report appears to be restoring investor confidence.

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One Canadian mining company has made a high-grade polymetallic discovery in Quebec, drawing comparisons to Russia’s Norilsk Mine, one of the richest deposits in the world.

With industry leaders Robert Friedland and Rob McEwen backing the project and a fully funded exploration program through 2025, this company could become a key supplier to the tech and energy revolutions.

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Quantum Computing

Amazon Joins Quantum Race with Ocelot, Challenging Microsoft and Google

Amazon [NASDAQ: AMZN] revealed its first-ever quantum computing chip, Ocelot, marking its entry into the rapidly evolving quantum technology race.

The company says that the chip addresses a critical challenge in quantum computing by improving error correction, a key step toward making the technology practical for real-world applications.

Amazon’s news follows recent moves by competitors. Microsoft introduced its quantum chip, Majorana 1, last week, while Google launched Willow in December.

Tech giants are vying for an early lead in quantum computing, a field that could revolutionize industries from healthcare to finance.

Unlike traditional computers that process information using binary bits, quantum computers rely on qubits, which can exist as both 1 and 0 simultaneously.

This allows them to solve complex problems exponentially faster than classical machines. However, qubits are highly sensitive to interference, making error correction essential.

Amazon is claiming that Ocelot improves this process through a technique known as bosonic error correction.

While experts debate the timeline for functional quantum computing—estimates range from five to 20 years—major players continue investing heavily in the technology.

However, quantum computers will not be household devices anytime soon, as they require extreme conditions like near-absolute-zero temperatures to operate.

With Ocelot, Amazon can strengthen its position in the quantum computing race, signaling that competition among tech giants in this space is only intensifying.

Nixxy, Inc. [NIXX] - Last Close: $1.58

Nixxy, Inc., is a technology-driven investment firm that acquires and modernizes businesses in traditional industries.

The firm’s shares are soaring 45% in premarket trading after it announced a $10 million share repurchase program yesterday.

Root, Inc. [ROOT] - Last Close: $98.71

Root, Inc., is an AI- and telematics-based auto insurance provider.

Its shares are rising 18% during early trade after it reported its first full year of net income profitability, with $31 million GAAP net income in 2024.

Nutanix, Inc. [NTNX] - Last Close: $69.35

Nutanix, Inc., is a cloud computing company specializing in hybrid multi-cloud infrastructure solutions.

Its shares are surging in premarket trade on a strong fiscal Q2 earnings beat. The company reported non-GAAP earnings of $0.56 per share, surpassing analyst estimates of $0.47, while revenue jumped 16% year-over-year to $654.7 million, beating the $641.9 million forecast.

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Everything Else

• Nvidia beats revenue expectations as data center sales surge and AI demand accelerates.

• Salesforce’s AI push falters as its annual forecast misses Wall Street expectations.

• Agilent restructures its business as market shifts impact revenue projections.

• Better-than-expected results and AI demand boost Snowflake’s future projections.

• Synopsys delivers solid Q1 results despite challenges in its Design IP segment.

• RBC sees a profit surge in its capital markets and wealth unit despite rising credit provisions.

• Weak outlook and slow growth send eBay’s stock down over 8%.

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