Mastercard stock price slips today as MA heads into earnings after Agent Suite AI rollout

Mastercard stock price slips today as MA heads into earnings after Agent Suite AI rollout

Mastercard shares slipped 0.1% to $519.71 by midday Wednesday, trailing Visa’s gains ahead of Thursday’s earnings report. The company unveiled a new AI-driven “Agent Suite” Tuesday, aiming for a Q2 2026 launch. Cantor Fitzgerald initiated coverage with an Overweight rating and a $650 price target. Mastercard stock remains about 13.5% below its 52-week high.
Nextpower stock jumps nearly 14% after buyback plan and higher outlook

Nextpower stock jumps nearly 14% after buyback plan and higher outlook

Nextpower shares jumped 14% to $120.30 Wednesday after the company raised its FY2026 outlook and announced a $500 million buyback. Third-quarter revenue reached $909 million with adjusted earnings of $1.10 per share. Nextpower now expects full-year revenue between $3.425 billion and $3.5 billion. Analysts issued upgrades and higher price targets following the news.
28 January 2026
General Motors stock slips after record close — buyback, EV charges and tariffs in focus

General Motors stock slips after record close — buyback, EV charges and tariffs in focus

General Motors shares fell about 1% to $85.50 in midday New York trading Wednesday after the company raised its 2026 profit outlook and announced a $6 billion buyback. GM reported a $3.3 billion fourth-quarter loss, citing over $7.2 billion in special charges tied to EV realignment and policy changes. The company expects up to $4 billion in tariff costs in 2026. Ford slipped 0.9%, while Tesla rose 0.4%.
Exxon Mobil stock price rises as oil nears four-month high and earnings loom

Exxon Mobil stock price rises as oil nears four-month high and earnings loom

Exxon shares rose about 0.6% by midday Wednesday, tracking oil prices near four-month highs after U.S. crude inventories fell and a winter storm disrupted Gulf Coast exports. Exxon shut units at its Baytown, Texas, complex due to freezing weather. Investors await the company’s earnings report Friday. OPEC+ is expected to keep output steady at its Feb. 1 meeting, sources told Reuters.
Costco stock dips as COST nears ex-dividend date; Fed decision and sales update next

Costco stock dips as COST nears ex-dividend date; Fed decision and sales update next

Costco shares fell 1.2% to $958.89 by midday Wednesday ahead of the stock’s Jan. 30 ex-dividend date for a $1.30 payout. The S&P 500 briefly topped 7,000 before retreating as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy decision and major tech earnings. Walmart, Target, and Amazon also traded lower. Costco’s January sales report is scheduled for Feb. 4.
28 January 2026
Nokia stock slides nearly 4% in Helsinki — what to watch before earnings

Nokia stock slides nearly 4% in Helsinki — what to watch before earnings

Nokia shares fell 3.98% to 5.65 euros in Helsinki on Wednesday, among the steepest declines on the OMX Helsinki 25 index. The drop comes ahead of Nokia’s fourth-quarter and full-year earnings report due Thursday morning. Investors remain cautious as telecom spending slows and await details on a new Asia-Pacific edge-AI partnership. Analyst consensus sees Q4 sales at 6.1 billion euros and adjusted EPS at 0.15 euros.
28 January 2026
USA Rare Earth stock slips after $1.6B CHIPS funding letter — what USAR investors are watching next

USA Rare Earth stock slips after $1.6B CHIPS funding letter — what USAR investors are watching next

USA Rare Earth shares fell 6.3% to $24.70 by midday Wednesday after the company announced a $1.6 billion federal package and a $1.5 billion private placement. The Commerce Department offered up to $277 million in direct funding and a $1.3 billion loan, plus equity, for projects in Texas and Oklahoma. Investors raised concerns over dilution and deal terms. The private placement is set to close Jan. 28.
28 January 2026

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Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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