Observed Signal · Feb 11, 2026 · Earnings Report · Source: CNBC Technology · Impact: 4/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Market Movers: Jobs Report, Ford Losses, Epstein Fallout
CNBC's Morning Squawk highlights five market-moving items: the Bureau of Labor Statistics will release January's nonfarm payrolls report (delayed five days due to a government shutdown) with economists expecting weak job growth; Ford reported a fourth-quarter adjusted EPS of $0.13, missing estimates and citing about $900 million in unexpected tariff costs and an aluminum‑plant fire, while forecasting a 2026 rebound; Moderna shares fell after the FDA refused to review its experimental flu‑shot application over study‑design concerns; Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick admitted visiting Jeffrey Epstein’s island in 2012 and faces calls to resign amid released files; and Estée Lauder sued Walmart alleging counterfeit products were sold on Walmart.com. The newsletter also notes large Super Bowl–related volume on prediction market Kalshi.
Contains a major corporate earnings miss (Ford Q4) and US labor‑market data (January nonfarm payrolls) which influence investor sentiment and marketing/ad budgets; also reports legal action involving a major brand (Estée Lauder vs. Walmart) affecting e‑commerce marketplace trust.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release January's nonfarm payrolls report five days late due to a government shutdown.
- Dow Jones consensus expects payrolls to increase by about 55,000 in January.
- Ford Motor Company reported adjusted EPS of $0.13 for Q4, 32% below Wall Street expectations, and blamed roughly $900 million in unexpected tariff costs and an aluminum‑plant fire.
- The FDA refused to review Moderna's application for an experimental flu shot, citing issues with the study design.
- Estée Lauder filed a lawsuit against Walmart, alleging counterfeit beauty products were sold on Walmart.com by third‑party sellers.
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Treasury Buyback, Walmart Results, OpenAI IPO Plans
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Market Movers: Walmart, Fed Minutes, Zuckerberg's Testimony
CNBC Morning Squawk highlights five market developments: Walmart reported fourth-quarter results that slightly beat expectations but issued full‑fiscal-year adjusted EPS guidance of $2.75–$2.85, below Wall Street forecasts, after John Furner became CEO. Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s January meeting showed division among officials on future rate moves. FDA Commissioner Marty Makary warned the U.S. lags China on early‑stage drug development and suggested wider OTC access for drugs; Moderna said the FDA will review its experimental mRNA flu shot. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in a high‑profile Los Angeles trial about platform safety and engagement practices, denying engagement was an explicit goal despite a 2015 email. United Airlines said basic‑economy flyers without its credit card will no longer earn miles, shifting rewards toward cardholders.
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