The financial markets are set for another eventful week as several major corporate and economic developments unfold. Seeking Alpha’s Catalyst Watch provides a breakdown of key market-moving events that investors should closely monitor. These events, spanning earnings reports, investor conferences, and regulatory decisions, could significantly impact stock prices and broader market sentiment. Here’s a detailed look at what’s in store for the coming week:
Saturday – February 22
Warren Buffett’s Annual Shareholder Letter
One of the most anticipated events of the week is the release of Berkshire Hathaway’s (BRK.A) (BRK.B) annual shareholder letter, penned by CEO Warren Buffett. The letter, traditionally packed with insights on investing, economic outlooks, and Berkshire’s business performance, will be published alongside the company’s earnings report. Investors and analysts will be keen to examine Buffett’s views on inflation, interest rates, and potential market opportunities. Berkshire’s earnings report itself will provide a comprehensive look at the performance of its diverse holdings, including insurance, energy, and consumer brands.
Monday – February 24
Volatility Watch
Several stocks are poised for significant price movements due to high levels of implied volatility in options trading. Among them, Super Micro Computer (SMCI) and D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) are attracting attention due to their trading patterns. Additionally, short interest levels are elevated for Sunrun (RUN) and Omega Therapeutics (OMGA), indicating potential short squeezes or price fluctuations.
Momentum Stocks
The most overbought stocks based on their 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) include Power Metals Corp (OTCQB:PWRMF), Cohen Circle Acquisition Corp. I (CCIR), and Hims & Hers Health (HIMS). Meanwhile, the most oversold stocks by the same metric are Tetra Tech (TTEK) and Owens & Minor (OMI), signaling potential rebounds or continued downward pressure.
European Market Developments
In Europe, defense stocks such as Rheinmetall AG (OTCPK:RNMBF) and Thyssenkrupp (OTCPK:TYEKF) are witnessing rising short covering as geopolitical tensions and security concerns influence investor sentiment.
Earnings Watch
Key companies scheduled to release earnings reports include:
- Domino’s Pizza (DPZ)
- Oneok (OKE)
- Pure Storage (PSA)
- Diamondback Energy (FANG)
Options trading data suggests significant price swings for Chegg (CHGG) and Beyond (BYON) following their earnings announcements.
Regulatory & Corporate Developments
- The post-IPO quiet period expires for Smithfield Foods (SFD) and Beta Bionics (BBNX), allowing analysts to initiate coverage and issue ratings.
- The tender offer for QXO’s hostile takeover bid of Beacon Roofing (BECN) will expire, determining the next steps in this corporate battle.
- 4:00 p.m.: Applied Materials (AMAT) executives will participate in a panel discussion during the SPIE 2025 conference, providing insights into semiconductor and technology trends.
Tuesday – February 25
Earnings Watch
Key earnings reports for the day include:
- Home Depot (HD)
- Intuit (INTU)
- Maplebear (CART)
- Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP)
- Workday (WDAY)
Options market activity suggests significant price movements for Lemonade (LMND) and Lucid Group (LCID) following their results.
Apple’s Annual Shareholder Meeting
Apple (AAPL) will host its annual meeting, where shareholders will vote on various proposals concerning corporate governance, artificial intelligence, diversity, child safety, and charitable initiatives. Investors will be particularly interested in CEO Tim Cook’s remarks on Apple’s future strategy and innovation pipeline.
Investor Conferences & Events
- PayPal (PYPL) Investor Day
- LiveRamp (RAMP) Investor Day
- Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (ALNY) R&D Day
Federal Reserve Insights
- 1:00 p.m.: Richmond Federal Reserve Bank President Thomas Barkin will deliver a speech on “Inflation Then and Now” before the Rotary Club of Richmond. His comments may provide clues about the Fed’s future monetary policy.
Wednesday – February 26
Earnings Watch
Significant earnings releases include:
- Nvidia (NVDA)
- Salesforce (CRM)
- Lowe’s (LOW)
- TJX Companies (TJX)
- eBay (EBAY)
- Snowflake (SNOW)
Options traders expect double-digit price swings for Zevia (ZVIA) and Ambarella (AMBA) after their earnings reports.
Corporate Meetings & Investor Events
- 3M Company (MMM) Investor Day
- Littelfuse (LFUS) Investor Day
- Deere & Company (DE) Annual Meeting – Several shareholder proposals will be voted on.
- Charter (CHTR) and Liberty Broadband (LBRDA) shareholders will vote on their planned merger.
Amazon’s Product Event
- 10:00 a.m.: Amazon (AMZN) is set to unveil new artificial intelligence upgrades for Alexa and potentially introduce new smart home products. This event is expected to generate significant interest in Amazon’s AI and hardware advancements.
Federal Reserve Commentary
- 12:00 p.m.: Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic will discuss the economic outlook and housing trends at the Urban Land Institute’s annual Housing Opportunity Conference.
- 5:00 p.m.: Nvidia (NVDA) will hold its earnings call, with options trading signaling a potential 7% share price swing. Fabrinet (FN), a key Nvidia supplier, has shown an 88% correlation with Nvidia’s stock movements over the last three years.
Thursday – February 27
Earnings Watch
- Dell Technologies (DELL)
- HP (HPQ)
- Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD)
- Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD)
- Autodesk (ADSK)
Options trading suggests double-digit share price movements for Duolingo (DUOL) and Sunrun (RUN) after their reports.
Industry Conferences & Investor Events
- Pre-PDAC Mining Showcase – A two-day event featuring keynote speakers and mining company presentations.
- Investor Days:
- Frontdoor (FTDR)
- Primo Brands (PRMB)
- G. Willi-Food International (WILC) Special Meeting – Voting on leadership and compensation policies.
- B. Riley Securities Precision Oncology & Radiopharma Conference – Featuring Perspective Therapeutics (CATX), Varex Imaging (VREX), and Zymeworks (ZYME).
- The Information’s AI Agenda Live Event – Includes participation from Anthropic, PagerDuty (PD), Adobe (ADBE), and IBM (IBM).
Intel’s Strategic Discussion
- 2:00 p.m.: Intel (INTC) executives will discuss business and foundry strategy at the Bernstein Technology, Media & Telecom Forum.
Friday – February 28
Earnings Watch
- Frontline (FRO)
Economic Data Release
- 8:30 a.m.: The core PCE price index report for January will be released, providing insights into inflation trends. The Fed’s favored inflation gauge has remained at 2.8% year-over-year for the past two months.
Stay tuned to Seeking Alpha for continuous updates on these market-moving events.
