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“In the future days, which we seek to make secure, we look forward to a world founded upon four essential human freedoms… freedom of speech and expression… freedom of every person to worship God in his own way… freedom from want… freedom from fear.” ✍️ — State of the Union address from Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1941  SUMMARY ✅ U.S. stocks are under pressure Monday after Donald Trump announced plans to raise the global tariff rate under Section 122 of the Trade Act to 15%. ✅ Cybersecurity stocks slid for a second straight session after Anthropic unveiled a new AI-powered code-scanning tool, fueling investor concerns that artificial intelligence could disrupt traditional security software providers. ✅ Eli Lilly launched a multi-dose version of its blockbuster obesity drug Zepbound, aiming to boost convenience and extend its market lead with a new monthly injection pen. ✅ Amazon plans to invest $12 billion in Louisiana data centers as part of a sweeping $200 billion capital spending push to expand its AI infrastructure footprint. ✅ Stellantis is counting on the relaunch of the hybrid Jeep Cherokee to help revive U.S. sales and reclaim market share in the competitive SUV segment. ✅ A powerful blizzard forced airlines including American Airlines and Delta Air Lines to cancel thousands of flights, crippling major East Coast airports and disrupting travel for days. MARKET SNAPSHOT ↘ Dow                            48,804.06                      - 1.66% ↘ Nasdaq                       22,627.27                      - 1.13% ↘ S&P                             6,837.75                       - 1.04% TECH Cybersecurity Stocks Extend Losses as New AI Tool From Anthropic Stokes Disruption Fears Image courtesy of REUTERS/Dado Ruvic Cybersecurity shares fell again Monday as investors reacted to the debut of a new artificial intelligence security tool from Anthropic, heightening concerns that AI could upend traditional software business models. On Friday, Anthropic introduced a limited research preview of a new capability within its Claude model that can scan software code for vulnerabilities and recommend fixes. The company is set to host an enterprise event Tuesday featuring additional product updates. The news pressured the sector broadly. CrowdStrike and Zscaler each fell about 9%, while Netskope dropped nearly 10%. SailPoint declined 6%, and Okta, SentinelOne and Fortinet each lost more than 4%. Palo Alto Networks slipped around 2%, and Cloudflare tumbled 7%. Exchange-traded funds tracking the group also retreated. The iShares Cybersecurity & Tech ETF fell nearly 4%, while the Global X Cybersecurity ETF dropped to its lowest level since November 2023. Over the weekend, CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz pushed back on the notion that AI tools could replace established security platforms. In a LinkedIn post, he argued that while AI-driven code scanning is “inspiring,” it does not substitute for comprehensive, battle-tested systems like CrowdStrike’s Falcon platform. Similarly, Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks, said during a recent earnings call that he was puzzled by the market’s view of AI as a threat, noting that customers are increasingly seeking AI capabilities to strengthen and scale their security infrastructure. Broader software stocks have already been under pressure amid rapid advances in generative AI tools capable of building websites and applications from simple prompts. Since the start of the year, Salesforce has lost roughly one-third of its value, ServiceNow has fallen more than 34%, and Microsoft is down about 20%. While cybersecurity firms are now feeling similar pressure, some analysts question whether the threat is being overstated. Analysts at Bank of America suggested Anthropic’s new tool may pose the greatest competitive risk to specialized code-scanning platforms such as GitLab and JFrog, which fell sharply Friday. They added that although AI may improve efficiency in certain workflows—particularly code scanning—it currently lacks the visibility, control and reliability required to replace comprehensive, end-to-end security platforms. HEALTHCARE Eli Lilly Rolls Out Multi-Dose Zepbound Pen to Boost Convenience and Sustain Blockbuster Growth Image courtesy of REUTERS/Antranik Tavitian · Reuters Eli Lilly on Monday introduced a new version of its fast-growing obesity drug, Zepbound, offering patients a full month of treatment in a single injection device. The new multi-dose pen, known as the KwikPen, is available to cash-paying patients through the company’s direct-to-consumer platform, LillyDirect. Pricing begins at $299 per month for the lowest dose. The KwikPen allows patients to administer four weekly doses using one device, reducing the number of injections and simplifying the treatment process. Previously, patients used a new single-dose auto-injector each week. Lilly also sells single-dose vials that require users to manually draw and inject the medication. The launch comes as Zepbound continues to see surging demand following its late-2023 debut. The drug generated $4.2 billion in U.S. revenue in the fourth quarter, a 122% increase from a year earlier, helping Lilly capture a majority share of the weight-loss market from rival Novo Nordisk. Lilly said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a label expansion to include the new multi-dose delivery format. The KwikPen device is already used for other Lilly therapies, including its diabetes treatment Mounjaro. Expanding Zepbound’s delivery options on LillyDirect could further accelerate adoption, reinforcing Lilly’s dominance in the rapidly growing obesity drug market. In a statement, Ilya Yuffa, president of Lilly USA and Global Customer Capabilities, said the company aims to provide patients with trusted, convenient tools to support their weight management journey. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Amazon To Spend $12 Billion On Louisiana AI Data Centers Image courtesy of CNBC.com Amazon announced Monday that it will invest $12 billion to build new artificial intelligence and cloud computing data center campuses in Louisiana. The facilities will be located in Caddo and Bossier Parishes in the northwestern part of the state. Amazon said the project is expected to create 540 full-time data center jobs and support approximately 1,700 additional roles, including electricians, HVAC technicians and security personnel. The Louisiana investment is part of Amazon’s broader plan to spend an estimated $200 billion in capital expenditures this year—more than any other hyperscaler. Altogether, major cloud providers have projected nearly $700 billion in combined spending in 2026. Wall Street has expressed caution around Amazon’s aggressive investment plans. Following its Feb. 5 earnings report, the stock fell for nine consecutive sessions, erasing more than $450 billion in market value. The bulk of Amazon’s capital spending is expected to be directed toward AI-related infrastructure, including data centers, custom chips and networking equipment. Amazon joins other tech giants in an escalating race to expand AI infrastructure. Microsoft and Google have committed hundreds of billions of dollars to massive data center buildouts. Meta also selected Louisiana for its $27 billion Hyperion data center project in partnership with Blue Owl Capital. However, the rapid expansion of AI data centers has sparked resistance in some communities. Critics argue the facilities can strain electricity grids and water resources while affecting local quality of life. Last year, Microsoft withdrew from a planned rural Wisconsin project following environmental and financial concerns raised by residents. Amazon said it worked with local utility Southwestern Electric Power Company to ensure it will cover 100% of the costs tied to new and upgraded energy infrastructure for the campuses. The company also plans to rely on natural air cooling when possible to reduce electricity demand. Amazon stated the Louisiana sites will use only surplus water supplies, pledging there will be “no strain on local water resources,” and said it will invest up to $400 million in public water infrastructure. The company is partnering with data center developer Stack Infrastructure on the project. AUTOMOTIVE New Jeep Cherokee Aims to Drive Stellantis’ U.S. Comeback Image courtesy of Jeep Stellantis is betting that the return of the Jeep Cherokee will help spark a long-awaited rebound for both the brand and the automaker’s U.S. business. After a three-year hiatus, the Cherokee is reentering the compact and midsize SUV segments — the largest and most competitive categories in the U.S. market. The relaunch is considered one of Stellantis’ most critical U.S. vehicle introductions this year as it works to regain lost market share. The 2026 model also marks a milestone for Jeep: it is the brand’s first traditional hybrid and its most fuel-efficient gas-powered vehicle ever sold in the U.S. “This is a critical vehicle for us,” said Jeep’s senior vice president of brand operations, noting the hybrid powertrain and improved fuel economy broaden the SUV’s appeal. Stellantis is targeting a roughly 25% increase in U.S. retail sales in 2026, to about 1.15 million vehicles, fueled by refreshed models, pricing changes and lineup simplification. Executives say the Cherokee will play a central role in achieving that goal. Jeep posted a modest sales increase of less than 1% last year — its first annual gain since 2018. However, sales remain sharply below their peak of more than 973,000 units in 2018, totaling just over 593,000 vehicles in 2025. Stellantis overall reported a 3% decline in U.S. sales last year, marking its seventh consecutive annual drop following an aggressive but uneven push into electric vehicles under former CEO Carlos Tavares. Dealers are optimistic. Sean Hogan, head of Stellantis’ franchised national dealer council, called the Cherokee’s absence a major gap in the lineup and said its return could help drive showroom traffic and restore sales momentum. Jeep executives believe the Cherokee can surpass the previous generation, which peaked at nearly 240,000 units sold in 2018. However, production capacity may limit sales in the near term. The SUV is currently manufactured only at Stellantis’ Toluca, Mexico plant, which also builds the Jeep Compass and Wagoneer S EV and will soon produce the upcoming Recon EV. Expansion of U.S. production, potentially at an Illinois facility, is expected as early as next year. AutoForecast Solutions projects Jeep’s U.S. sales could climb roughly 10% this year to about 650,000 units, with the Cherokee leading the growth. “This is our chance to get them back into the family — and win new customers as well,” one executive said. TRENDING Blizzard Forces Thousands of Flight Cancellations Across East Coast Airports Image courtesy of iStock/maxoidos A powerful winter storm brought air travel to a near standstill Monday at major hubs across the eastern United States, with disruptions expected to linger into Tuesday. Airports serving New York City, Boston and Philadelphia were hit particularly hard as the blizzard swept from Maryland to Maine. Nearly two feet of snow accumulated in parts of New Jersey and on Long Island, while strong wind gusts and blowing snow created dangerous travel conditions, according to the National Weather Service. More than 4,800 U.S. flights — roughly 20% of scheduled departures — were canceled Monday morning, far above the typical 1% daily cancellation rate. Nearly a quarter of inbound international flights were also scrubbed. At LaGuardia Airport, about 98% of departures and arrivals were canceled. More than 90% of flights at Boston Logan International Airport were called off, while over 80% were canceled at Philadelphia International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport. Disruptions are set to continue. Roughly 40% of flights at John F. Kennedy International Airport and LaGuardia were already canceled for Tuesday, with similar levels reported in Boston. Airlines often preemptively cancel flights ahead of major storms to avoid stranding aircraft and crews, allowing for a smoother operational restart once conditions improve. Major carriers including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines waived change fees and fare differences for travelers able to rebook later in the week. Southwest Airlines said customers may rebook or fly standby within two weeks without paying a fare difference. The storm marks another operational test for airlines near the end of the busy winter travel season. A January storm followed by extreme cold triggered widespread disruptions and cost American Airlines between $150 million and $200 million in lost revenue, according to the company. With heavy snow and strong winds still battering parts of the region, travelers face continued delays as carriers work to restore normal schedules. 📉 ON THE MOVE AND NOTABLES 📈 ✔️ Treasury yields were modestly lower to start the session, with the 10-year yield at 4.06% and the 2-year at 3.48%. ✔️ In commodities, precious metals are advancing amid policy uncertainty—silver advanced, gold is up more than 2%—while oil prices have gained nearly 1% as U.S.–Iran negotiations continue. ✔️ Bitcoin traded as low as $64,830 early Monday. The token slid nearly 5% from Sunday to Monday, hitting at one point its lowest level in more than two weeks. ✔️ On February 20, President Trump introduced a 10% global tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated tariffs enacted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Over the weekend, he indicated the rate would rise to 15%. ✔️ The EU has postponed a vote on a U.S. trade deal after Trump’s latest tariff threat. ✔️ With 85% of S&P 500 companies having reported earnings so far, results have exceeded expectations. Fourth-quarter earnings per share are tracking toward 12.7% growth, well above the roughly 7% increase anticipated at the start of the year. ✔️ Shares of Novo Nordisk (NVO) tumbled Monday after its obesity treatment CagriSema failed to deliver trial results on par with a competing therapy from Eli Lilly (LLY). Lilly stock gained more than 3% on the development. ✔️ DoorDash (DASH) slipped after temporarily suspending service in parts of the U.S. East Coast due to blizzard conditions. ✔️ Home Depot (HD), up more than 10% year to date, edged lower ahead of its earnings report scheduled for Tuesday morning. ✔️ Paramount Skydance (PSKY) rose slightly. According to Barron’s, today may represent its final opportunity to submit a higher bid than Netflix (NFLX) for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), ahead of a deadline set last week. ✔️ Domino's Pizza (DPZ) advanced despite posting earnings per share below analysts’ expectations. Investors appeared encouraged by stronger-than-expected revenue growth. Quarterly net revenue increased 6.4% year over year, and comparable U.S. store sales rose 3.7%. Shares had recently touched two-year lows amid broader weakness across the restaurant industry. ✔️ Biotech firm Arcellx (RCLX) soared after announcing it will be acquired by Gilead Sciences (GILD) for $7.8 billion. Gilead shares declined on the news. ✔️ Software names remained under strain after Jefferies downgraded Workday (WDAY) and DocuSign (DOCU), noting that application software companies have underperformed the broader software group. ✔️ Alphabet (GOOGL) added slight gains after Wells Fargo upgraded the stock to overweight from equal weight. The analyst cited Alphabet’s strength in three essential AI attributes: proprietary customer data, broad distribution, and significant computing capacity. ✔️ Corning (GLW) jumped 7.37% Friday after securing a multi-year, $6 billion agreement with Meta to supply advanced optical fiber and connectivity solutions for data centers. ✔️ Although the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rose roughly 1% last week, weakness in software stocks limited broader gains. ✔️ In economic data, December new home sales came in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 745,000, topping the 714,000 consensus estimate from Briefing.com. ✔️ The average rate on the popular 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 5.99% on Monday. That matches the lowest level since 2022. 💲What Else to Watch This Week💲 Corporate earnings will command attention this week, with more than 50 companies in the S&P 500 scheduled to report. Investors will be closely watching results from NVIDIA on Wednesday for insight into AI spending trends. Salesforce is also set to report, along with home-improvement leaders Lowe's and Home Depot this week. President Trump will also hold a State of the Union Address at 9p.m. ET on Tuesday. 🟢 Tuesday (Feb. 24): Consumer Confidence, Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee, Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic, and Fed Governor Lisa Cook all speak, Wholesale Inventories, S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index. Earnings from Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (BABA), American Tower Corporation (AMT), Axon Enterprises Inc. (AXON), Constellation Energy Corp. (CEG), EOG Resources Inc. (EOG), Home Depot Inc. (HD), MercadoLibre Inc. (MELI), NRG Energy Inc. (NRG), Realty Income Corp. (O), Workday Inc. (WDAY). 🟢 Wednesday (Feb. 25): Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin speaks, EIA Crude Oil Inventories. Earnings from Bank of Montreal (BMO), Diageo PLC (DEO), HEICO Corp. (HEI), HSBC Holdings PLC (HSBC), Lowe's Companies Inc. (LOW), NVIDIA Corp. (NVDA), Nu Holdings Ltd. (NU), Salesforce Inc. (CRM), Snowflake Inc. (SNOW), Synopsys Inc. (SNPS), TJX Companies Inc. (TJX). 🟢 Thursday (Feb. 26): Continuing Claims, EIA Natural Gas Inventories, Initial Claims. Earnings from Argenx SE (ARGX), Autodesk Inc. (ADSK), Baidu Inc. (BIDU), Cheniere Energy Inc. (LNG), CoreWeave Inc. (CRWV), Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL), Intuit Inc. (INTU), Monster Beverage Corp. (MNST), Royal Bank of Canada (RY), Sempra (SRE), Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD), Vistra Corp. (VST). 🟢 Friday (Feb. 27): Construction Spending, Producer Price Index (PPI). Earnings from BrightSpring Health Services (BTSG), Chart Industries Inc. (GTLS), Enel Chile S.A. (ENIC), Frontline PLC (FRO), Pearson PLC (PSO), Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM), TXNM Energy Inc. (TXNM).   Watch Our Latest Weekly Video On Youtube Or Spotify "Inflation, Iran & AI" Disclaimer: We are engaged in the business of advertising and promoting companies. 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