US PRE-MARKET MOVERS: GS, MS, TSM, BLK, SPOT, PEN/BSX

This pre-market update highlights significant earnings results for several companies, notably Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, both beating expectations in key metrics while also indicating changes in their dividend policies, which could reflect confidence in future performance.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 15 Jan 2026, 12:55 UTCOn the live feed at 12:35 UTC — 3 more headlines followed before this page went public

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12:44

Wells Fargo (WFC) files for a four-part bond offering, according to a regulatory filing

12:44

US President Trump reportedly plans to use private military contractors to protect Venezuela's oil and energy assets, not US troops, according to source reports

12:35

US PRE-MARKET MOVERS: GS, MS, TSM, BLK, SPOT, PEN/BSX

12:25

Goldman Sachs (GS) Q4 2025 (USD): EPS 14.01 (exp. 11.70), Revenue 13.45bln (exp. 14.52bln); raises quarterly dividend to 4.50 (prev. 4)

12:25

Morgan Stanley (MS) Q4 2025 (USD): EPS 2.68 (exp. 2.43), revenue 17.9bln (exp. 17.7bln).

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ES +0.3% NQ +0.8% RTY +0.1%

GS +0.4%: Profit beat, but rev. missed; raised Q div. to $4.50/shr (prev. 4)
MS +1.5%: EPS & rev. topped
TSM +6.7%: Reported a 35% jump in Q4 profit to a record, driven by surging AI chip demand; Net profit & rev. beat w/ strong next Q guidance
BLK +2%: EPS & rev. topped alongside lifting Q div. 10%
SPOT +1.5%: Increasing prices for Premium subs. in various regions
PEN +14%: BSX agrees to acquire Co. for $374/shr; PEN closed Wed. at $313.43/shr

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The standout is TSM, with a notable profit surge driven by AI demand, suggesting strong growth potential in that sector; similarly, the acquisition announcement for PEN by Boston Scientific indicates bullish sentiment underpinned by strategic consolidation in the healthcare space. Overall, these moves could set a positive tone for the broader market, especially in equities as investors react to these earnings beats and strategic developments.

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