Business 11 February 2026 - 12 February 2026

McDonald’s Q4 2025 earnings beat as value meals pull customers back and same-store sales jump
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McDonald’s Q4 2025 earnings beat as value meals pull customers back and same-store sales jump

McDonald’s global comparable sales rose 5.7% in Q4, beating analyst estimates, as revenue jumped 10% to $7.01 billion and adjusted earnings reached $3.12 per share. The company raised its quarterly dividend 5% and reported U.S. sales rebounded sharply after a previous dip. CEO Chris Kempczinski credited value meal deals for gains among lower-income households. Executives warned of a slower start to 2026 due to January weather.
February 12, 2026
AMP shares crater nearly 28% after FY25 results as CEO Alexis George heads for exit
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AMP shares crater nearly 28% after FY25 results as CEO Alexis George heads for exit

AMP shares plunged 27.7% to A$1.26 after full-year results showed statutory NPAT down 11.3% to A$133 million, despite underlying NPAT rising 20.8% to A$285 million. Assets under management climbed 9% to A$161.7 billion. CEO Alexis George will retire March 30, with CFO Blair Vernon set to succeed her. Hub24 and Netwealth also fell 5.3% and 4.5%, respectively.
February 12, 2026
Emerson Electric stock drops 4% after wild swing; investors eye CEO conference talks next week
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Emerson Electric stock drops 4% after wild swing; investors eye CEO conference talks next week

Emerson Electric shares dropped 4.3% to $154.67 in after-hours Wednesday, reversing a three-day rally on heavy volume. The move followed the launch of a new emissions-monitoring gas analyzer and announcements of two upcoming investor conference appearances. Senior Vice President Nicholas Piazza sold 6,703 shares on Feb. 9 at about $159 each, according to a regulatory filing.
February 11, 2026
Burlington Stores (BURL) stock edges up as flat retail sales keeps consumer spending in focus
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Burlington Stores (BURL) stock edges up as flat retail sales keeps consumer spending in focus

Burlington Stores shares closed up 0.4% at $305.83 Wednesday after trading between $304.62 and $310.79. U.S. retail sales were flat in December, missing forecasts, while other off-price retailers were mixed. Burlington remains within its 52-week range ahead of its Feb. 26 earnings report. Investors are watching for updates on demand and inventory after weak holiday sales.
February 11, 2026
Meta stock slips after-hours as $10 billion Indiana AI data center plan sharpens focus on spending
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Meta stock slips after-hours as $10 billion Indiana AI data center plan sharpens focus on spending

Meta shares closed down 0.3% after announcing a $10 billion Indiana data center for AI, with investors weighing heavy spending. Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square revealed a $2 billion Meta stake, calling the stock undervalued for AI. A German court ordered Meta’s Edge Network to pay Deutsche Telekom €30 million over network fees. Meta executive Jennifer Newstead filed to sell 515 shares under a preset plan.
February 11, 2026
Philip Morris stock rises despite India keeping IQOS-style device ban, with investors eyeing next catalyst
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Philip Morris stock rises despite India keeping IQOS-style device ban, with investors eyeing next catalyst

Philip Morris International shares rose about 2% to $186.30 Wednesday, outperforming a flat S&P 500, after India said it would keep its 2019 ban on e-cigarettes and heated tobacco devices. The company’s IQOS device remains barred from a market selling over 100 billion cigarettes a year. CEO Jacek Olczak called the ban “illogical.” PMI executives are set to appear at the CAGNY conference on Feb. 18.
February 11, 2026
Six Flags stock slips again: FUN edges lower as traders eye Feb. 19 earnings and 2026 park plans
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Six Flags stock slips again: FUN edges lower as traders eye Feb. 19 earnings and 2026 park plans

Six Flags shares slipped 0.5% to $17.97 Wednesday afternoon, extending a two-day slide ahead of next week’s earnings report. Short interest stands at 23.6 million shares, about 24% of the public float. The company announced new features for its Great Adventure and Over Texas parks as it prepares for spring openings. Investors are watching for early signs of demand and pricing trends for the 2026 season.
February 11, 2026
Starbucks stock price today: SBUX steadies as menu reset rolls out and jobs data lifts Wall Street
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Starbucks stock price today: SBUX steadies as menu reset rolls out and jobs data lifts Wall Street

Starbucks shares rose 0.2% to $97.75 Wednesday morning after two days of declines, following a broad market lift from stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data. The company’s new U.S. menu rollout, including bakery items and new drinks, aims to boost traffic as analysts watch for margin pressure. Wolfe Research raised its price target to $112. U.S. retail sales and restaurant spending showed signs of slowing in December.
February 11, 2026
Target stock price today: TGT inches up as CEO reshuffle, job cuts and ChatGPT ad test land
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Target stock price today: TGT inches up as CEO reshuffle, job cuts and ChatGPT ad test land

Target shares rose 0.2% to $113.44 in early New York trading Wednesday after confirming leadership changes effective Feb. 15 and maintaining its earnings outlook. Lisa Roath will become chief operating officer and Cara Sylvester chief merchandising officer. Target expects fourth-quarter and full-year results in line with prior forecasts. Investors await the March 3 earnings and strategy update.
February 11, 2026
Netflix stock ticks up before the bell as activist targets Warner deal; what to watch next
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Netflix stock ticks up before the bell as activist targets Warner deal; what to watch next

Netflix shares rose 0.1% in premarket trading to $82.28 as activist investor Ancora said it would vote against Warner Bros. Discovery’s plan to sell studios and streaming assets to Netflix. Paramount increased its rival bid, offering a ticking fee and to cover Warner’s breakup fee. Warner’s board maintained its support for the Netflix deal but will review Paramount’s new offer.
February 11, 2026
NFIB survey: US small-business optimism slips in January 2026 as uncertainty jumps, sales hopes rise
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NFIB survey: US small-business optimism slips in January 2026 as uncertainty jumps, sales hopes rise

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index slipped 0.2 point to 99.3 in January, while its uncertainty index jumped to 91. Sales expectations improved, but most other survey components weakened. Thirty-one percent of owners reported unfilled job openings, and 18% cited taxes as their top concern. Sixty percent made capital outlays in the past six months, but future spending plans softened.
February 11, 2026
Google’s AI push hits staff: take a buyout if you’re not “all in”
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Google’s AI push hits staff: take a buyout if you’re not “all in”

Google is offering voluntary exit packages to some U.S. staff in its Global Business Organization, excluding major customer-facing sales teams, according to an internal memo. The offer follows Alphabet’s report of record $402.8 billion revenue in 2025 and plans for up to $185 billion in capital spending this year. Chief business officer Philipp Schindler urged employees to embrace faster AI-driven changes.
February 11, 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Australian Job Mobility Hits Record Low Amid Rising Economic Uncertainty
    May 24, 2026, 3:48 PM EDT. Australian job mobility has declined sharply, with only 7.7% of workers changing jobs in the year to February 2025, down from nearly 20% in 1989. Economic indicators reveal Australians are increasingly risk-averse, hesitant to move jobs, start businesses, or relocate between states. Factors include housing costs, the burden of large mortgages averaging $700,000, and a tightening labor market. Research from the e61 Institute highlights a fall in self-employment to a 20-year low of 14%, as more workers opt for wage jobs offering greater security through benefits like superannuation and paid leave. Business strategist Kate McCready attributes this shift to fears over job retention amid technological advances like AI and global uncertainties. The trend suggests Australians are 'stuck' in current roles, limiting labor market dynamism.