On this episode of Stock Movers:
- Wells Fargo (WFC) missed analysts’ profit estimates as severance costs drove up expenses and net interest income fell short. The bank spent $612 million on severance as part of a plan designed to cut costs. Expenses climbed to $13.7 billion, compared with the $13.6 billion predicted by analysts in a Bloomberg survey, according to a statement Wednesday.
- Bank of America (BAC) reported net interest income for the fourth quarter that beat the average analyst estimate.
- Netflix (NFLX) is working on revised terms for its Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. acquisition and has discussed making an all-cash offer for the company’s studios and streaming businesses, people familiar with the discussions said.The changes are designed to expedite a sale that will take months to close and has faced opposition both from politicians and rival bidder Paramount Skydance Corp. Institutional investors have been divided in their support.

On this episode of Stock Movers: - Wells Fargo (WFC) missed analysts&rsquo; profit estimates as severance costs drove up expenses and net interest income fell short. The bank spent $612 million on severance as part of a plan designed to cut costs. Expenses climbed to $13.7 billion, compared with the $13.6 billion predicted by analysts in a Bloomberg survey, according to a statement Wednesday. - Bank of America (BAC) reported net interest income for the fourth quarter that beat the average analyst estimate. - Netflix (NFLX) is working on revised terms for its Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. acquisition and has discussed making an all-cash offer for the company&rsquo;s studios and streaming businesses, people familiar with the discussions said.The changes are designed to expedite a sale that will take months to close and has faced opposition both from politicians and rival bidder Paramount Skydance Corp. Institutional investors have been divided in their support.

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Wells Fargo Profit Misses Estimates; Bank Of America Beats; Netflix Revises Terms for Warner Brothers

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On this episode of Stock Movers:
- BP said it expects to take as much as $5 billion in writedowns for the fourth quarter, just weeks after replacing its chief executive officer as it strives to turn around its fortunes.
- Hays drops as much as 1.5% to the lowest since 1993 after delivering a sharper drop in like-for-like growth than expected during the latest quarter as the tough environment for recruiters continues. 
- EssilorLuxottica shares gain as much as 2.9% after HSBC raised its recommendation to buy from hold due to growth in smart glasses.

On this episode of Stock Movers: - BP said it expects to take as much as $5 billion in writedowns for the fourth quarter, just weeks after replacing its chief executive officer as it strives to turn around its fortunes. - Hays drops as much as 1.5% to the lowest since 1993 after delivering a sharper drop in like-for-like growth than expected during the latest quarter as the tough environment for recruiters continues. - EssilorLuxottica shares gain as much as 2.9% after HSBC raised its recommendation to buy from hold due to growth in smart glasses.

BP Writedowns, Hays Drop, EssilorLuxottica Gain

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On this episode of Stock Movers:
- BP said it expects to take as much as $5 billion in writedowns for the fourth quarter, just weeks after replacing its chief executive officer as it strives to turn around its fortunes.
- Goldman favors asset-light exposure in global logistics with analyst Patrick Creuset cutting hit recommendation on Maersk to sell.
- Vistry sold 9% fewer homes in 2025 after uncertainty driven by the UK budget created a “subdued market” in the second half of the year.

On this episode of Stock Movers: - BP said it expects to take as much as $5 billion in writedowns for the fourth quarter, just weeks after replacing its chief executive officer as it strives to turn around its fortunes. - Goldman favors asset-light exposure in global logistics with analyst Patrick Creuset cutting hit recommendation on Maersk to sell. - Vistry sold 9% fewer homes in 2025 after uncertainty driven by the UK budget created a &ldquo;subdued market&rdquo; in the second half of the year.

BP Writedowns, Maersk Cut, Vistry 'Subdued'

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On this episode of Stock Movers:

- JPMorgan Chase (JPM) fell 4.2%. The bank's profit declined 7% in the fourth quarter, even as revenue rose on the back of higher fees and interest income. This after JPMorgan warned that President Donald Trump’s call for a 10% cap on credit card rates threatens to “significantly change” its business and would harm the biggest US bank and customers.

- Meta Platforms (META) is beginning to cut more than 1,000 jobs from the company’s Reality Labs division, part of a plan to redirect resources from virtual reality and metaverse products toward AI wearables and phone features. Meta shares closed at 1.69%

- Delta Air Lines (DAL) provided a profit forecast that fell short of Wall Street estimates, with the major US airline taking a more cautious view for 2026 after the aviation industry emerged from a volatile year. Shares in Atlanta-based Delta fell 1.5% to $70 as of 11:07 a.m. New York time after it reported quarterly results on Tuesday. United Airlines was up fractionally, while American Airlines fell 1.7%

On this episode of Stock Movers: - JPMorgan Chase (JPM) fell 4.2%. The bank's profit declined 7% in the fourth quarter, even as revenue rose on the back of higher fees and interest income. This after JPMorgan warned that President Donald Trump&rsquo;s call for a 10% cap on credit card rates threatens to &ldquo;significantly change&rdquo; its business and would harm the biggest US bank and customers. - Meta Platforms (META) is beginning to cut more than 1,000 jobs from the company&rsquo;s Reality Labs division, part of a plan to redirect resources from virtual reality and metaverse products toward AI wearables and phone features. Meta shares closed at 1.69% - Delta Air Lines (DAL) provided a profit forecast that fell short of Wall Street estimates, with the major US airline taking a more cautious view for 2026 after the aviation industry emerged from a volatile year. Shares in Atlanta-based Delta fell 1.5% to $70 as of 11:07 a.m. New York time after it reported quarterly results on Tuesday. United Airlines was up fractionally, while American Airlines fell 1.7%

JPMorgan Plunges, Meta Falls, Airlines Lower

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Wells Fargo Profit Misses Estimates; Bank Of America Beats; Netflix Revises Terms for Warner Brothers

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