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U.S. Stock Market Performance: U.S. stocks opened lower, with the Dow Jones falling over 150 points, while the NASDAQ and S&P 500 also experienced declines of 0.42% and 0.40%, respectively.

Sector Movements: Communication services stocks rose by 2.1%, while information technology stocks fell by 1.1% on the same day.

Aramark Earnings Report: Aramark's shares dropped around 6% after reporting fourth-quarter earnings that missed analyst expectations, with earnings of 57 cents per share against a forecast of 65 cents.

Global Market Trends: European shares declined, with the eurozone's STOXX 600 down 0.4%, and Asian markets mostly closed lower, reflecting a broader trend of market weakness.

Market Performance: U.S. stocks opened lower, with the Dow down 1.21%, Nasdaq falling 1.51%, and S&P 500 decreasing by 1.17%. European and Asian markets also experienced declines.

Sector Movements: Real estate shares rose by 0.3%, while information technology stocks fell by 1.2%. Notable stock movements included Cidara Therapeutics surging 106% after a Merck acquisition announcement.

Company Earnings: Applied Materials reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results and projected first-quarter revenue above estimates, while several companies, including Gauzy Ltd and enVVeno Medical Corp, faced significant stock declines.

Commodity Updates: Oil prices increased by 1.9% to $59.82, while gold and silver prices fell by 3.4% and 5%, respectively. Economic data on oil rig counts is expected to be released today.