Catalyst Calendar - February 27, 2026 (Morning)

 ## Major Catalysts Mentioned **OpenAI Funding Round** - Date: TBD - Why it matters: OpenAI secured up to $110 billion in record funding, backed by major tech players including Amazon, Nvidia, and Softbank. This massive capital infusion signals strong investor confidence in AI development and could accelerate AI-related technology adoption and innovation. - Stocks affected: **$AMZN**, **$NVDA**, **$XYZ** (Block), **$ZS** (Zscaler) **Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery Bidding War Ends** - Date: TBD - Why it matters: Netflix dropped its bid for Warner Bros., clearing the way for Paramount to win the acquisition. This resolution could shift competitive dynamics in the streaming and media sector, impacting content strategies and stock valuations. - Stocks affected: **$NFLX**, **$WBD**, **$PARA** **Anthropic Faces U.S. Deadline Over Pentagon AI Dispute** - Date: 02/27/2026 - Why it matters: Anthropic, an AI company, faces a critical deadline related to a Pentagon AI contract dispute. The outcome could influence government AI contracting and regulatory scrutiny in the AI sector. - Stocks affected: Data not available (private company) **Key Economic Data: U.S. Wholesale Inflation and Jobless Claims** - Date: 02/26/2026 (Jobless Claims), 02/27/2026 (PPI Final Demand) - Why it matters: The January Producer Price Index (PPI) showed a sharp 0.5% monthly increase, exceeding forecasts, indicating persistent inflationary pressures. Jobless claims data will provide insight into labor market health. These data points are critical for Fed policy expectations and market direction. - Stocks affected: Broad market impact including **$SPY**, **$QQQ**, **$DIA** **Rocket Lab Neutron Launch Delay and Q4 Earnings** - Date: Q4 2025 earnings call and ongoing delays (Date TBD) - Why it matters: Rocket Lab reported another delay in its Neutron rocket launch, which could affect its growth trajectory and investor sentiment. The company’s earnings and operational updates will be closely watched for signs of recovery or further setbacks. - Stocks affected: **$RKLB** ## Earnings on Deck - **$ABR** (Arbor Realty Trust Inc) - Reports: 02/27/2026 - Key watch: EPS estimate $0.129, revenue $119M - **$AMR** (Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc) - Reports: 02/27/2026 - Key watch: EPS estimate -1.34, revenue $520M - **$AMRX** (Amneal Pharmaceuticals Inc) - Reports: 02/27/2026 - Key watch: EPS estimate 0.1841, revenue $807M - **$ANIP** (ANI Pharmaceuticals Inc) - Reports: 02/27/2026 - Key watch: EPS estimate 1.9821, revenue $231M - **$BTSG** (BrightSpring Health Services Inc) - Reports: 02/27/2026 - Key watch: EPS estimate 0.329, revenue $3.389B - **$CLMT** (Calumet Inc) - Reports: 02/27/2026 - Key watch: EPS estimate -0.3707, revenue $1.033B - **$DK** (Delek US Holdings Inc) - Reports: 02/27/2026 - Key watch: EPS estimate -0.1892, revenue $2.489B - **$DKL** (Delek Logistics Partners LP) - Reports: 02/27/2026 - Key watch: EPS estimate 1.1199, revenue $284M - **$ESCA** (Escalade, Inc.) - Reports: 02/27/2026 - Key watch: EPS estimate 0.2, revenue $58M - **$EXK** (Endeavour Silver Corp) - Reports: 02/27/2026 - Key watch: EPS estimate 0.0514, revenue $171M - **$FRO** (Frontline Plc) - Reports: 02/27/2026 - Key watch: EPS estimate 1.142, revenue $456M - **$GLP** (Global Partners LP) - Reports: 02/27/2026 - Key watch: EPS estimate 0.6, revenue $6.938B - **$GSAT** (Globalstar Inc) - Reports: 02/27/2026 - Key watch: EPS estimate -0.0155, revenue $71M - **$INTT** (Intest Corp) - Reports: 02/27/2026 - Key watch: EPS estimate 0.11, revenue $31M - **$LIQT** (LiqTech International Inc) - Reports: 02/27/2026 - Key watch: EPS estimate -0.17, revenue $5M - **$NIQ** (NIQ Global Intelligence plc) - Reports: 02/27/2026 - Key watch: EPS estimate 0.2905, revenue $1.118B - **$NWN** (Northwest Natural Holding Co) - Reports: 02/27/2026 - Key watch: EPS estimate 1.36, revenue $435M - **$PSO** (Pearson plc ADR) - Reports: 02/27/2026 - Key watch: EPS 0.5233, revenue $2.522B - **$RADX** (Radiopharm Theranostics Ltd ADR) - Reports: 02/27/2026 - Key watch: EPS -2.2386, revenue $1M - **$SHO** (Sunstone Hotel Investors Inc) - Reports: 02/27/2026 - Key watch: EPS estimate -0.0007, revenue $223M - **$TAC** (Transalta Corp) - Reports: 02/27/2026 - Key watch: EPS estimate 0.0326, revenue $500M - **$TCPC** (BlackRock TCP Capital Corp) - Reports: 02/27/2026 - Key watch: EPS estimate 0.2532 Additional notable earnings transcripts and results for Q4 2025 were reported for companies such as **$DELL**, **$RKLB**, **$ZS**, **$AMBA**, **$ADSK**, **$MARA**, **$FIGS**, **$PUBM**, **$PRAA**, **$PARK**, **$CARS**, **$ORGO**, **$SEER**, **$WLDN**, **$CRWV**, **$BDSX**, **$ASUR**, **$ARLO**, **$BWIN**, **$BLFS**, **$CLOV**, **$EBS**, **$DUOL**, **$AMPH**, **$AIRG**, **$AI**, **$WD**, **$XYZ**, **$ZS**, **$NFLX**, **$WBD**, **$PARA**. ## Economic Events - **Initial Jobless Claims** - 02/26/2026 01:30PM - Actual 212K vs Forecast 215K; labor market remains tight, impacting Fed policy outlook. - **EIA Natural Gas Change** - 02/26/2026 03:30PM - Actual -52B vs Forecast -50B; energy supply data influences commodity prices. - **PPI Final Demand MM** - 02/27/2026 01:30PM - Actual 0.5% vs Forecast 0.3%; signals persistent inflationary pressures, key for interest rate expectations. - **KC Fed Composite and Manufacturing Index** - 02/26/2026 04:00PM - Composite 5, Manufacturing 10; regional economic activity indicators. ## Regulatory & Legal - **Anthropic** - Faces U.S. Pentagon AI contract deadline on 02/27/2026; potential impact on AI government contracts and regulatory environment. ## What's NOT Dated But Worth Tracking - OpenAI's $110 billion funding round with major tech backers, including Amazon and Nvidia, which could reshape AI investment and innovation trends. - Netflix's strategic pivot after dropping Warner Bros. bid, potentially affecting streaming wars and content ownership dynamics. - Rocket Lab's ongoing Neutron rocket launch delays, which may affect aerospace sector sentiment and growth prospects. - Persistent inflation concerns highlighted by wholesale price increases and robust economic data, influencing Fed policy and market volatility. - AI sector momentum, with multiple companies reporting strong earnings or strategic moves tied to AI growth, including Nvidia, Autodesk, and emerging AI infrastructure firms. ## Highest Conviction Catalyst - What: OpenAI's record $110 billion funding round backed by Amazon, Nvidia, and Softbank. - When: Date TBD (recently closed) - Why it matters: This unprecedented capital raise underscores the accelerating AI revolution and the massive investor appetite for AI technologies. It is likely to drive significant advancements in AI capabilities and adoption across multiple sectors, benefiting key tech giants and AI infrastructure providers. The funding also signals a potential reshaping of competitive dynamics in AI and related markets. - Trade idea: Monitor and consider exposure to **$NVDA**, **$AMZN**, and AI ecosystem stocks like **$ZS** and **$XYZ** that stand to benefit from increased AI investment and deployment. Watch for volatility around AI-related earnings and news flow to capitalize on momentum shifts.