A red wave hit Wall Street on Tuesday as major U.S. indices fell notably during the session, with technology and growth stocks suffering the largest declines. Markets traded under clear downward pressure, though movements were not uniform across sectors. Technology names led the losses, contributing to the session’s weakness, while pockets of the market displayed divergence and relative resilience. Notably, Palantir stood apart from the broader sell-off, avoiding the steep declines that affected many peers and thus outperforming during the downbeat trading day. #WallStreet #technology #Palantir #stocks #FiatNews

Silver has become a retail investor focus and is trading with meme‑stock‑style volatility; some market commentators have compared the metal’s recent flow‑driven trading to GameStop‑style episodes of 2021, dubbing it a standout hit for 2026. #Silver #GameStop #FiatNews

US politics: President Donald Trump urged Republicans to ‘nationalize’ election administration and take control of voting procedures, asserting that non‑citizens are voting and influencing results. The comments were published as part of his calls to party members. #Trump #FiatNews

PepsiCo reported a stronger Q4: net income rose to USD 2.54 billion, beating expectations. The company signalled shifts in strategy after noting softer demand and significant promotional activity across categories. #PepsiCo #FiatNews

SpaceX acquired xAI, another company founded by Elon Musk, the firm announced on its X account. The acquisition comes ahead of a planned IPO and expands SpaceX’s holdings in AI development. #SpaceX #FiatNews

Ifo institute: competitiveness of German industry on global markets continues to decline, the Munich‑based Ifo said, with deterioration across nearly all sectors. The report flags ongoing structural pressures in manufacturing. #Germany #Ifo #FiatNews

Czech FX outlook: the koruna is set to react to January inflation data—analysts say CPI could dip below 2%—and to the CNB meeting on Thursday. Euro‑dollar direction will depend on ECB commentary and Japan’s upcoming elections. #CZK #ECB #FiatNews

This week’s big tech calendar: Alphabet reports Wednesday and Amazon on Thursday; AMD drew attention today after the close. Analysts noted flows out of Chinese tech could support US names as the Chinese sector faces potential higher taxes. #Alphabet #AMZN #AMD #FiatNews

Walmart reached a historic market‑cap milestone, topping USD 1 trillion for the first time. The company’s valuation crossed the threshold amid broader equity market moves and strong investor interest in retail names. #Walmart #FiatNews

Walt Disney named Josh D’Amara, the current chairman of its parks division, as CEO effective mid‑March. He will replace outgoing CEO Bob Iger, the company said. The leadership change was announced as part of broader executive updates. #Disney #FiatNews

Precious metals surged: gold rallied more than 5% and was trading above the $4,900 level, while silver climbed even more sharply and neared the $90 mark. The dollar held roughly steady vs. the euro near 1.1800. Markets cited demand for safe havens amid shifting risk sentiment. #Gold #Silver #FiatNews

PayPal’s results disappointed: revenue rose to USD 8.7 billion and adjusted EPS was USD 1.23, but management highlighted slowing growth across key segments. The company also announced a CEO change; shares fell as much as 18% intraday. #PYPL #FiatNews

Palantir posted results described as its largest growth in company history and beat market expectations on the outlook. The company’s report outperformed forecasts and helped support sentiment around its high valuation, per the release. #PLTR #FiatNews

Moneta reported a strong 2025: net profit of CZK 6.5 billion, up 11.5% year‑on‑year. The bank proposed a dividend of CZK 11.50 per share (90% of profit) and published a new medium‑term outlook to 2030. Quarterly performance and asset quality were highlighted as solid. #Moneta #FiatNews

European markets slipped after a mixed open: Stoxx 50 and FTSE 100 fell about 0.5% intraday, while Stoxx 600 and DAX hovered near flat. Prague’s PX added a few tenths of a percent. US futures turned negative after open and the Nasdaq 100 was down ~1% by late afternoon. Bond yields climbed on both sides of the Atlantic. #DAX #NASDAQ #FiatNews

PepsiCo reported a sharp rise in fourth-quarter net income, posting $2.54 billion and topping analyst expectations on improved performance across all business segments. The company nevertheless flagged softer consumer demand and said it relied on heavy discounting as part of a strategic shift to support sales. The results reflect stronger margins and execution in key categories, but management highlighted that volume trends remain uneven, prompting a change in go-to-market tactics including larger promotional activity. No specific future guidance was included in the summary provided. Investors will watch whether the new approach—balancing short-term discounting with efforts to stabilize demand—translates into sustainable top-line growth in coming quarters. #PepsiCo #PEP #earnings #FiatNews

PayPal’s growth slowed at the end of 2025 and the outlook for 2026 appears muted, prompting the removal of the stock from investment tips. The company reported modest year‑on‑year revenue growth to $8.7 billion for the period and adjusted EPS of $1.23, but results highlighted decelerating momentum across all key business segments. The figures signal that PayPal’s expansion is losing pace despite positive absolute earnings and revenue. Management offered no upbeat trajectory for the coming year, and the company’s guidance and underlying trends were deemed insufficient to support a recommended buy stance. Given the subdued outlook for 2026 and the broad slowdown across segments, PayPal has been taken off the list of recommended investment picks. #PayPal $PYPL #earnings #FiatNews

EUR/USD is poised for direction from two key events: the upcoming ECB policy decision and elections in Japan. The ECB’s stance and the political outcome in Japan are both cited as near‑term drivers for euro/dollar moves and potential volatility. #EURUSD #ECB #Japan #FiatNews

January inflation and this week’s CNB meeting are set to steer the Czech koruna. Analysts expect January inflation could fall below 2%; that print, together with the Czech National Bank’s Thursday policy meeting, will determine the koruna’s direction in the coming days. #CZK #CNB #inflation #FiatNews

On 3 February 2026 analysts initiated coverage of Czechoslovak Group (CSG), the first such initiation recorded in Bloomberg’s analyst coverage survey. The announcement highlights the start of formal analyst attention to the company in that sample. The brief assessment praises CSG’s strong fundamentals, its particularly advantageous position amid European rearmament trends, and a robust order backlog. These three points were presented as the main strengths underpinning the analysts’ view. The Bloomberg-surveyed initiation provides an initial independent appraisal of CSG’s strategic standing; the published summary focuses on fundamentals, positioning and backlog rather than on specific valuation figures. #CSG #defense #Europe #FiatNews