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Meta stock price barely moves near $673 as earnings and AI spend take center stage

Meta stock price barely moves near $673 as earnings and AI spend take center stage

Meta shares slipped 0.03% to $672.75 in early Wednesday trading ahead of quarterly results due after the bell. Options markets signal a possible 6% move post-earnings as investors focus on 2026 spending. Meta signed a supply deal with Corning worth up to $6 billion. The EU has designated WhatsApp’s channels feature as a “very large platform,” triggering new regulatory requirements.
28 January 2026
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Amazon stock climbs as 16,000 job cuts sharpen focus ahead of AWS earnings

Amazon stock climbs as 16,000 job cuts sharpen focus ahead of AWS earnings

Amazon shares rose 1% to $247.10 after the company said it will cut about 16,000 corporate jobs, nearly 10% of its white-collar workforce. The move is part of a broader plan to reduce 30,000 positions since October. Amazon also plans to close its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores, converting some to Whole Foods locations. UPS will cut up to 30,000 jobs and reduce Amazon deliveries in 2026.
28 January 2026
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Broadcom stock price today: AVGO edges up as chip rally lifts S&P 500 above 7,000 ahead of Fed

Broadcom stock price today: AVGO edges up as chip rally lifts S&P 500 above 7,000 ahead of Fed

Broadcom shares edged up 0.1% to $333.23 in early Wednesday trading as chip stocks rose ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision and major tech earnings. The S&P 500 opened above 7,000, while Texas Instruments jumped 7% after forecasting strong AI-driven demand. Investors are watching for signs that AI spending is boosting profits. The Fed’s policy announcement is due at 2 p.m. EST.
28 January 2026
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Microsoft stock edges up as earnings near, with Azure growth and AI costs under the microscope

Microsoft stock edges up as earnings near, with Azure growth and AI costs under the microscope

Microsoft shares rose 0.4% to $482.31 early Wednesday ahead of its earnings report, with options traders pricing in a 5% move either way. Analysts expect $3.91 per share on $80.3 billion revenue, as Azure growth slows and AI spending tops $500 billion this year. The S&P 500 opened higher, while investors await the Fed’s rate decision this afternoon.
28 January 2026
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UnitedHealth stock price steadies after 20% wipeout as Medicare Advantage rates loom

UnitedHealth stock price steadies after 20% wipeout as Medicare Advantage rates loom

UnitedHealth shares rose 1.2% to $286.15 early Wednesday after plunging nearly 20% Tuesday, following a draft Medicare Advantage rate update and a weak 2026 outlook. The draft proposed a 0.09% average payment increase for 2027, far below expectations, triggering an $80 billion selloff in managed care stocks. UnitedHealth expects 2026 revenue to fall to just under $439 billion, with Medicare Advantage membership dropping by up to 1.4 million.
28 January 2026
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Apple stock price barely moves as earnings near; iPhone demand and AI push in focus

Apple stock price barely moves as earnings near; iPhone demand and AI push in focus

Apple shares rose 0.04% to $258.37 in early New York trading Wednesday ahead of Thursday’s earnings report. Analysts expect the strongest iPhone sales growth in over four years, with investors watching for updates on AI initiatives and services. JPMorgan raised its price target to $315, while Jefferies cut theirs. Regulatory scrutiny and rising component costs remain concerns.
28 January 2026
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Intel stock jumps before the bell as ASML orders, SK Hynix profit spark chip rally

Intel stock jumps before the bell as ASML orders, SK Hynix profit spark chip rally

Intel shares rose 3.4% to $43.93 in premarket trading Wednesday, leading gains among chip stocks after ASML reported record orders and SK Hynix posted its highest-ever profit. Micron and Microchip Technology also advanced sharply. Investors are repositioning ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision and major tech earnings later today.
28 January 2026
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Tesla stock (TSLA) slips at the open as earnings day lands — what Wall Street wants from Musk

Tesla stock (TSLA) slips at the open as earnings day lands — what Wall Street wants from Musk

Tesla shares fell about 1% to $430.90 in early Wednesday trading as investors awaited fourth-quarter results due after the bell. The company reported 418,227 vehicle deliveries and record energy storage deployments last quarter. Tesla and Pilot Travel Centers announced a Semi Charger rollout, targeting summer 2026 openings. Analysts expect a 3.6% drop in sales and a 40% decline in adjusted profit for the quarter.
28 January 2026
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Nvidia stock price lifts in premarket as China greenlights H200 chip buys

Nvidia stock price lifts in premarket as China greenlights H200 chip buys

Nvidia shares rose 1.1% premarket to $188.52 after China approved ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent to buy over 400,000 H200 AI chips, though terms are still under negotiation. SK Hynix reported record profits and strong HBM market share, while ASML posted record Q4 bookings and raised its 2026 outlook on AI chip demand. Microsoft, Meta, and Tesla report earnings after the close.
28 January 2026
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BKYI stock jumps premarket after BIO-key lands Portugal digital identity deal with Visualforma

BKYI stock jumps premarket after BIO-key lands Portugal digital identity deal with Visualforma

BIO-key shares jumped about 36% to $0.74 in premarket trading after announcing a contract to deploy its biometric solutions across over 250 Portuguese public-sector organizations. The company remains below Nasdaq’s $1 minimum bid price and has until May 2026 to regain compliance or face delisting. Financial terms of the Portugal deal were not disclosed. BKYI closed Tuesday at roughly $0.55.
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Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

7 February 2026
Meta shares dropped 1.3% to $661.46 on Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $135 billion, raising investor concerns over cash flow. Meta reported Q4 revenue of $59.89 billion, up 24% year-over-year, with ad impressions rising 18%. Analysts remain divided on whether AI-driven ad gains can offset the steep spending ramp.
IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

7 February 2026
IAG shares rose 4.33% to 438.50 pence Friday, near their 52-week high, ahead of full-year results due later this month. The company reported 162,073,135 treasury shares and total voting rights of 4,565,128,012. Brent crude fell 2.2% Thursday to $67.93 a barrel. South Europe Ground Services logged 712,340 operations in 2025 and seeks approval to operate in Portugal.
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