Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Tariffs, Market Reaction Mixed
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Feb 20 2026
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Source: CNBC
- Tariff Ruling Impact: The Supreme Court's decision to strike down Trump's emergency tariffs is seen as positive for consumer-facing companies like Nike; however, the market remains cautious about the potential for tariffs to be reimposed, resulting in a muted response from retail and consumer stocks.
- Stock Volatility Analysis: Texas Roadhouse exited its position due to lackluster earnings, and although the stock initially opened higher on accelerating same-store sales, it ultimately turned lower, reflecting market concerns over high beef prices.
- Corning Stock Surge: Corning's shares rose 7%, making it one of the biggest gainers in the S&P 500 after UBS raised its price target from $125 to $160, with analysts increasing sales and earnings forecasts based on high capital expenditure plans from hyperscalers.
- Future Outlook: Analysts believe there could be further upward revisions in capital expenditures following Nvidia's earnings report next week, which may lead to additional contracts for Corning, particularly in fiber-optic cable and connectivity solutions, thereby driving the company's growth.
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Analyst Views on TSN
Wall Street analysts forecast TSN stock price to rise
6 Analyst Rating
2 Buy
4 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 64.990
Low
58.00
Averages
65.20
High
75.00
Current: 64.990
Low
58.00
Averages
65.20
High
75.00
About TSN
Tyson Foods, Inc. is a food company. The Company has a portfolio of iconic products and brands, including Tyson, Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, Ball Park, Wright, State Fair, Aidells and ibp. Its segments include Beef, Pork, Chicken and Prepared Foods. The Beef segment includes operations related to processing live-fed cattle and fabricating dressed beef carcasses into primal and sub-primal meat cuts and case-ready products. Its Pork segment includes operations related to processing live market hogs and fabricating pork carcasses into primal and sub-primal cuts and case-ready products. The Chicken segment includes domestic operations related to raising and processing live chickens into, and purchasing raw materials for fresh, frozen and value-added chicken products and sales from specialty products. The Prepared Foods segment includes operations related to manufacturing and marketing frozen and refrigerated food products and logistics operations to move products through the supply chain.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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- Egg Price Decline: Trump stated that egg prices have dropped by 60%, aligning with Bureau of Labor Statistics data showing the price for a dozen eggs fell from $6.23 to $2.58, primarily due to a recovery in supply post-avian flu outbreak, although decreased demand also contributed to the price drop.
- Chicken Price Increase: Trump asserted that chicken prices are much lower than when he took office, but data reveals that the average price for boneless chicken breast in January was $4.17 per pound, up 1% from the previous year, reflecting subtle market dynamics.
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- Stock Volatility Analysis: Texas Roadhouse exited its position due to lackluster earnings, and although the stock initially opened higher on accelerating same-store sales, it ultimately turned lower, reflecting market concerns over high beef prices.
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