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February 11, 2026
The Day Ahead North America
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U.S. markets retreated after stagnant retail sales raised concerns about consumer spending, though the data boosted expectations for Fed rate cuts. Major corporate news included Alphabet's 100-year bond issuance and Paramount's enhanced bid for Warner Bros Discovery.
Key Takeaways
- 1.U.S. stocks fell as investors reacted to unexpectedly flat retail sales data, signaling consumer fatigue and a potential economic softening.
- 2.The upcoming January jobs report is expected to show nonfarm payroll growth of 70,000, up from December's 50,000.
- 3.Paramount Skydance has sweetened its acquisition bid for Warner Bros Discovery with cash incentives for deal delays and breakup fee coverage.
Table of Contents
- MARKET RECAP at 4 pm ET
- Coming Up
- KEY ECONOMIC EVENTS
- Market Monitor
- Top News
- Insight and Analysis
- CANADA
- WEALTH NEWS
- KEY RESULTS
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Authors
Mohammed Nihaal TSAshitha Salus
Securities
S&P 500BAAlphabet IncParamount SkydanceDatadog IncS&P Global Inc
Themes
Artificial Intelligence Expansion and DisruptionConsumer Sentiment and Economic SofteningStrategic M&A and Market Consolidation
Regions
North AmericaLatin AmericaAsia PacificUnited StatesCanadaJapan