NEWS
When A Pink Can Costs $1.8B 🤯

Source: Tenor.com

Yields on 2- and 10-year Treasuries slipped for the fourth time in five sessions. Weekly jobless claims edged higher, but the widespread cuts endorsed by President Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency haven’t fully hit the data yet. The Philly Fed’s manufacturing index cooled off from last month’s spike, though it’s still expanding enough to keep optimists awake. Let’s see who blinks first. 👀 

Today’s issue covers earnings, earnings, and more earnings: Alibaba, Walmart, Unity Software, and Jumia. Plus, a special look at Celsius’ new acquisition. 📰

Here’s the S&P 500 heatmap. 3of 11 sectors closed green, with energy (+0.91%) leading and financials (-1.53%) lagging.

Source: Finviz.com

And here are the closing prices: 

COMPANY NEWS
World’s Most Expensive Zero-Calorie Collab: Celsius Buys Alani Nu‼️ 

Celsius just dropped $1.65 billion for Alani Nu (and its tax goodies), merging two energy drink brands under one zero-sugar banner. Translation? More pastel cans and more hype about “better-for-you” functionality. ⚡️ 

CELH Daily Chart – Click to enlarge.

Celsius’ rationale is that Alani’s Gen Z and millennial following will broaden reach. They’re predicting this new combo brings in around $2 billion in sales by tapping into the same “lifestyle” demographic craving non-stop energy and fewer calories.

No Sugar, No Problem

Meanwhile, Celsius announced its 2024 results, proudly noting revenue hit $1.36 billion. Retail sales grew 22% year-over-year, snagging an 11.8% market share. 

North American Q4 numbers dipped slightly (because launching promotions and stocking shelves everywhere is expensive), but international sales soared 39%. 🌏️ 

When the ink dries in Q2 2025, Alani Nu will officially slot in under the Celsius umbrella. The Alani founders stay on as advisors—hopefully ensuring the “female-focused” approach remains front and center. And yes, they’ll pay shareholders with both cash and stock.

Bottom line: Alani Nu’s strong brand and influencer-savvy approach should help Celsius snag even more fridge and shelf space. 🥶 

EARNINGS
BABA’s Cloud Nine, WMT’s Checkout Line, U’s Next Update, and JMIA’s Cross-Border Climb 🤯 

Alibaba Boosted by Reaccelerated Growth and AI-driven Cloud Gains

Alibaba’s revenue rose 8% year-over-year, highlighting strong momentum in Taobao and Tmall, plus double-digit cloud growth. Management credits these results to improved user experience, effective monetization, and ongoing AI investments. The company plans to keep driving e-commerce and cloud expansion to maintain long-term growth. 🛒 

Source: Stocktwits

Sentiment & Message Volume: Sentiment score 64 (bullish); message volume 63 (high). BABA closed higher by +8%.

Walmart Delivers Solid Q4 with eCommerce Surge and Rising Operating Income

Walmart posted a 4.1% jump in revenue and an 8.3% increase in operating income, with a notable 16% rise in global eCommerce. The U.S. segment delivered a 4.6% comp sales boost, showcasing consistent consumer demand and market share gains. Management’s FY26 outlook anticipates more growth, despite some headwinds tied to acquisitions and leap-year comparisons. ⚠️ 

Source: Stocktwits

Sentiment & Message Volume: Sentiment score 75 (extremely bullish); message volume 74 (high). Despite the optimistic chatter, the -6.5% price reaction suggests broader market forces or cautious sentiment around upcoming headwinds may be weighing on short-term share performance.

Unity Outperforms with New Pricing Model, Unity 6 Launch, and AI Tailwinds

Unity’s revenue of $457 million beat expectations, even though it dipped from last year due to a strategic portfolio reset. The successful rollout of Unity 6 and AI-driven ads solutions helped drive profitability, with adjusted EBITDA hitting $106 million. Management points to cost control and promising subscription growth as key factors for continued optimism. ✂️ 

Source: Stocktwits

Sentiment & Message Volume: Sentiment score 53 (neutral); message volume 76 (high). Nonetheless, a +30% price jump indicates investors are rewarding Unity’s stronger-than-expected results and future AI opportunities, despite mixed commentary.

Jumia Grows Orders Amid Revenue Decline and Select Market Exits

Physical goods orders rose 18% year-over-year outside South Africa and Tunisia, reflecting progress in user acquisition and product expansion. However, total revenue dropped 23% as currency impacts and reduced corporate sales weighed on top-line performance. The company remains focused on penetrating smaller cities and fine-tuning operations to reignite growth and move toward profitability. 📦️ 

Source: Stocktwits

Sentiment & Message Volume: Sentiment score 68 (bullish); message volume 79 (extremely high). Yet the -27% stock move points to investor concerns over near-term execution challenges. 😬 

STOCKS
Other Noteworthy Pops & Drops 📋️ 

Obsidian Energy ($OBE +13%): The company agreed to sell assets to InPlay Oil for C$320 million, receiving C$220 million in cash, C$85 million in equity, and an increased stake in the Willesden Green oilfield. Proceeds will help lower net operating costs and cut pro forma year-end net debt to C$192 million from C$412 million.

Noodles & Company ($NDLS +1%): Former Burger King executive Joe Christina was appointed as the new president and COO, taking over from Brad West, who is retiring. Christina will oversee operations and human resources while leading the company’s expansion efforts and menu innovation.

KKR ($KKR -3%): The private equity giant completed its second tender offer for Japanese IT firm Fujisoft, securing a 58% stake in a $4.4 billion deal. KKR plans to acquire the remaining shares via a squeeze-out process, finalizing Japan’s largest take-private transaction of the year.

Palantir Technologies ($PLTR -5%): Shares tanked after CEO Alex Karp adopted a new trading plan to sell up to 9.975 million shares, sparking investor concerns. The stock also took a hit from reports of potential U.S. defense spending cuts, a critical revenue source for the company.

Quanta Services ($PWR -4%): The infrastructure firm posted Q4 earnings of $2.94 per share, beating expectations of $2.62, though revenue of $6.55 billion slightly missed estimates. The company expects strong 2025 performance, projecting double-digit growth across key financial metrics.

Roku ($ROKU +0.5%): After breaching $100 for the first time in years on strong earnings, Roku shares pulled back below the level. Despite the dip, analyst upgrades and retail investor optimism suggest long-term confidence in the stock.

Fidelis Insurance ($FIHL -7%): Disclosed a $287.2 million charge tied to aviation litigation and projected wildfire-related losses of up to $190 million. Despite the setbacks, Fidelis expects to report 2024 net income of $100 million to $120 million.

First Majestic Silver ($AG +7%): The miner reported record free cash flow of $68.4 million in Q4, a massive jump from the prior quarter, while revenue topped estimates at $172.3 million. Despite strong earnings, some investors were disappointed that the stock didn’t rally further amid rising silver prices.

WHAT’S ON DECK
Tomorrow’s Top Things 📋

Economic data: PMI data (9:45 am EST), Existing Home Sale (10:00 am EST), Michigan Consumer Sentiment (10:00 am EST), Fed Jedfferson Speech (11:30 am EST), and Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count (1:00 pm EST). 📊

Pre-Market Earnings: Vipshop ($VIPS), Arbor Trust ($ABR), Uniti Group ($UNIT), and Oil States International ($OIS). 🛏️

After-Hour Earnings: Hawaiian Electric Industries ($HE). 🎧

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