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Stock futures are modestly lower following the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision as investors digest a more restrained outlook for rate cuts. The Fed left interest rates unchanged, as expected, but signaled a more patient approach toward easing, reflecting concern that recent volatility in energy prices could keep inflation elevated in the near term.While oil prices have stabilized after the extreme swings seen earlier in the month, crude is still trading at elevated levels following the geopolitical shock tied to the Middle East conflict. That persistence is enough to keep inflation expectations somewhat elevated, complicating the Fed's path and reinforcing its cautious stance on rate cuts.Equity markets are reacting accordingly, with a more subdued and selective tone emerging after the relief rallies earlier in the week. The shift in Fed messaging has taken some momentum out of risk assets, particularly in rate-sensitive sectors like technology, which had been benefiting from expectations of easier monetary policy.Currency and bond markets are also reflecting this recalibration, with yields stabilizing after recent volatility and the U.S. dollar holding firm as traders price in a slower pace of policy easing. Gold and silver are under pressure. Gold is down sharply from recent highs above $5,100, while silver is also off recent highs.In pre-market trading, S&P 500 futures fell 0.64%, Nasdaq futures fell 0.74% and Dow futures fell 0.62%.Check out this morning's top movers from around Wall Street, compiled by The Fly.HIGHER -Align Technologyup 6% after BloombergElliott Investment Management has built a major stake and is planning to engage with the Invisalign maker to encourage it to explore ways to lift the company's stock priceRocket Labup 1% after the signing of a $190M contract for a block buy of 20 hypersonic test flights with its Haste launch vehicleUP AFTER EARNINGS -DLocalup 9%Five Belowup 6%Movadoup 3%Signet Jewelersup 1%DOWN AFTER EARNINGS -Canadian Solardown 22%Alibabadown 6%Dardendown 5%Microndown 5%Accenturedown 4%Arcos Doradosdown 2%

Reports Q4 revenue $1.27B, consensus $1.26B. Systemwide comparable sales rose 16% in Q4. The company said, "Among our competitive strengths are a strong brand, a resilient business model, and a culture built around operational excellence to support long-term shareholder value creation. These strengths delivered some of the Company's best financial results last year, while protecting or expanding our industry-leading market share and maintaining a strong bond with the communities we serve. Full year systemwide comparable sales grew in line with the Company's blended inflation in 2025, driven mainly by the strength of the South Latin American Division as well as Mexico. Profitability in 2025 reached a new high, with $575.2 million in Adjusted EBITDA and US dollar growth in all three divisions. Digital sales, generated through the Mobile App, Delivery and Self-order Kiosks, accounted for 61% of systemwide sales in 2025. Additionally, as of the end of 2025, our Loyalty Program was available in more than 90% of our restaurants and had more than 27 million registered members."

The board of directors of Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. approved a cash dividend for 2026. As such, the company will pay 28c per share to all its Class A and Class B shareholders in four installments of 7c per share to be made on April 2, June 26, September 25 and December 29. The payments will be made to shareholders of record as of March 30, June 22, September 21 and December 23 respectively.