The markets are showing a mixed performance today, with the S&P 500 (ES) flat, Nasdaq 100 (NQ) slightly up (+0.1%), and Russell 2000 (RTY) unchanged. However, several individual stocks are making significant moves following earnings reports and major headlines.

Biggest Gainers

Palantir ($PLTR) +22% – The AI-driven data analytics company exceeded earnings and revenue expectations while providing strong forward guidance, fueling investor optimism.

Spotify ($SPOT) +9% – The streaming giant reported better-than-expected revenue and Monthly Active Users (MAUs), reinforcing confidence in its growth trajectory.

Regeneron ($REGN) +3% – Strong earnings results, an expanded stock buyback, and the initiation of a quarterly dividend contributed to the stock’s gains.

Pfizer ($PFE) +2% – The pharmaceutical company delivered better-than-expected Q4 results, providing some relief after recent struggles in the post-COVID landscape.

SiriusXM ($SIRI) +3% – The stock gained after Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a $54 million investment, signaling confidence from Warren Buffett’s firm.

Biggest Decliners

Estee Lauder ($EL) -7% – The beauty company issued a weak outlook, citing subdued consumer sentiment in China and Korea, leading to a sharp selloff.

PayPal ($PYPL) -7.5% – The payments company disappointed investors with misses on Total Payment Volume (TPV), adjusted operating margin, and transaction growth.

Merck ($MRK) -5.5% – A weaker-than-expected full-year outlook and the pause of HPV vaccine Gardasil shipments to China due to low demand weighed on the stock.

Illumina ($ILMN) & PVH Corp ($PVH) -5.5% – Both companies were added to China’s Commerce Ministry’s unreliable entity list, raising concerns over future operations in the country.

Other Notable Moves

NXP Semiconductors ($NXPI) +1% – The company topped Q4 metrics but provided soft guidance for Q1, limiting its gains.

PepsiCo ($PEP) -2% – The company missed top-line revenue expectations, leading to a slight decline.

Alphabet ($GOOG) +0.8% – China’s market regulator launched an investigation into Google over suspected antitrust violations, though the stock remained relatively stable.

Markets continue to react to earnings results, forward guidance, and geopolitical developments. Investors will be closely watching upcoming reports and regulatory actions that could impact key sectors.