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The major averages had a mixed day as investors continue to weigh fresh macroeconomic data, earnings developments, and sector rotation as they await the delayed January jobs report. Commodities and crypto markets continue to display volatility as well, reflecting ongoing debate about growth prospects and investor positioning in a still-uncertain macro climate.Get caught up quickly on the top news and calls moving stocks with these five Top Five lists.1. STOCK NEWS:Coca-Colareportedand provided its outlook for Q1 and FY26CVS Healthreportedand reiterated its FY26 guidanceSpotifyreported year-over-year increases inParamount Skydanceenhanced itsfor Warner Bros. DiscoveryBPreportedand announced the suspension of its share buyback program2. WALL STREET CALLS:OppenheimerUnityto Outperform, says selloff "fundamentally misplaced"Vistrato Buy at JefferiesUnder Armourto Sell at CitiQualcommwith an Underweight at Morgan StanleyTake-Twoto Strong Buy at Raymond James3. AROUND THE WEB:Stellantisis looking to exit its U.S. battery joint venture with Samsung SDI, Bloomberg reportsAfter years of on and off attempts at a potential deal, UniFirstis in active discussions to be acquired by Cintas, Bloomberg saysMetaunit WhatsApp's fight against E.U.'s privacy watchdog was sent back to a lower tribunal, extending the five-year fight initiated by the Irish data protection authority to increase a fine to $268M, Reuters reportsAlibaba'sQwen has temporarily stopped issuing coupons due to customer overload, hampering Alibaba's Agentic AI ad campaign, Reuters saysAmazon.comhas notified industry executives that it is planning to start a marketplace where publishers can market content to firms offering AI products, Information reports4. MOVERS:European Wax Centerincreases after announcing it will befor $5.80 per shareAmerican Superconductorrises after The Verge reported that Microsoftwants toDatadogand Ichor Holdingshigher after reporting quarterly resultsGilat Satelliteand Upworkfall in New York afterJumia Technologieslower in New York afterand providing guidance for Q15. EARNINGS/GUIDANCE:Vestisand reaffirmed its guidance for FY26Ecolab, with CEO Christophe Beck commenting, "2025 was a record year for Ecolab"iRadimed, with EPS higher year-over-yearAstraZeneca, with the company commenting, "In 2025 we saw strong commercial performance across our therapy areas and excellent pipeline delivery"Fiservand provided guidance for FY26INDEXES:The Dow rose 52.27, or 0.10%, to 50,188.14, the Nasdaq lost 136.19, or 0.59%, to 23,102.48, and the S&P 500 declined 23.01, or 0.33%, to 6,941.81.

The major averages were fractionally higher near noon after the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at record levels on Monday. Investors are weighing fresh macroeconomic data, earnings developments, and sector rotation as they await the delayed January jobs report. Tech and semiconductor stocks are notably active, reflecting ongoing volatility in the sector with some names moving sharply while others lag, underscoring the uneven leadership that has characterized trading lately. Commodities and crypto markets continue to display volatility as well, reflecting ongoing debate about growth prospects and investor positioning in a still-uncertain macro climate.Get caught up quickly on the top news and calls moving stocks with these five Top Five lists.1. STOCK NEWS:Coca-Colareportedand provided its outlook for Q1 and FY26CVS Healthreportedand reiterated its FY26 guidanceSpotifyreported year-over-year increases inParamount Skydanceenhanced itsfor Warner Bros. DiscoveryBPreported downbeat Q4 earnings and announced the2. WALL STREET CALLS:OppenheimerUnityto Outperform, says selloff "fundamentally misplaced"Vistrato Buy at JefferiesUnder Armourto Sell at CitiQualcommwith an Underweight at Morgan StanleyTake-Twoto Strong Buy at Raymond James3. AROUND THE WEB:After years of on and off attempts at a potential deal, UniFirstis in active discussions to be acquired by Cintas, Bloomberg saysMetaunit WhatsApp's fight against E.U.'s privacy watchdog was sent back to a lower tribunal, extending the five-year fight initiated by the Irish data protection authority to increase a fine to $268M, Reuters reportsAlibaba'sQwen has temporarily stopped issuing coupons due to customer overload, hampering Alibaba's Agentic AI ad campaign, Reuters saysAmazon.comhas notified industry executives that it is planning to start a marketplace where publishers can market content to firms offering AI products, Information reportsCulper Research said it is "again" short Archer Aviation4. MOVERS:European Wax Centerincreases after announcing itby General Atlantic for $5.80 per shareEvommunegains after announcing its EVO301 trialDatadogand Ichor Holdingshigher afterGilat Satelliteand Upworkfall in New York afterJumia Technologieslower in New York afterand providing guidance for Q15. EARNINGS/GUIDANCEVestisand reaffirmed its guidance for FY26Ecolab, with CEO Christophe Beck commenting, "2025 was a record year for Ecolab"iRadimed, with EPS higher year-over-yearAstraZeneca, with the company commenting, "In 2025 we saw strong commercial performance across our therapy areas and excellent pipeline delivery"Fiservand provided guidance for FY26INDEXES:Near midday, the Dow was up 0.52%, or 258.96, to 50,394.83, the Nasdaq was flat at 23,239.28, and the S&P 500 was up 0.11%, or 7.70, to 6,972.52.

After years of on and off attempts at a potential deal, UniFirst (UNF) is in active discussions to be acquired by Cintas (CTAS), people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg's Liana Baker, Dinesh Nair and David Carnevali. The uniform-maker is engaging with Cintas after its larger rival resubmitted a $275 per share takeover offer in December, the sources said. In pre-market trading, shares of UniFirst have jumped 15% to $229.99.