All seven members of the “Magnificent 7” reported Q4 earnings growth of 27.2% year‑over‑year, comfortably beating analyst forecasts. Six of the seven posted positive EPS surprises, pushing the group’s aggregate earnings beat to 5.5% versus the broader S&P 500’s 6.8% beat. NVIDIA, Alphabet and Microsoft accounted for three of the top five earnings contributors to the index, while Boeing and GE Vernova added one‑off gains from a sale and a tax release. Analysts now project double‑digit earnings growth for the group and the rest of the S&P 500 in 2026.

Chubb posted fourth‑quarter earnings of $7.52 per share, comfortably beating FactSet’s $6.77 consensus. The insurer’s combined ratio improved to 81.2%, well under the 84.4% estimate, driving record underwriting profitability. Investment income surged, helped by a bond‑heavy portfolio and a favorable...