Booking Holdings (BKNG) stock price rises into the close as Fed week kicks off — what investors watch next

Booking Holdings (BKNG) stock price rises into the close as Fed week kicks off — what investors watch next

New York, January 26, 2026, 16:08 EST — After-hours trading is underway. Booking Holdings Inc common stock edged up 0.5% to $5,125.96 in late Monday trading, moving between $5,080.10 and $5,164.97 throughout the session. At that time, the Nasdaq-listed online travel firm was about $27 higher than its prior close. The move came as U.S. stocks climbed across the board, typically lifting big consumer names. The S&P 500 added 0.6%, with the Nasdaq Composite matching that gain during the session. (Reuters) The Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting ends Wednesday, with rates expected to stay put. Michael Pearce, chief U.S. economist
Constellation Energy stock price dips as Winter Storm Fern strains power markets ahead of the Fed

Constellation Energy stock price dips as Winter Storm Fern strains power markets ahead of the Fed

New York, Jan 26, 2026, 15:47 ET — Regular session Shares of Constellation Energy Corporation slid 1.2% to $285.66 on Monday, lagging behind a generally stronger U.S. equity market. Winter Storm Fern is putting heavy strain on the eastern U.S. power grid, causing outages and sending spot power prices soaring. On Sunday, PJM Interconnection—the country’s largest regional grid—reported nearly 21 gigawatts of generation outages. As a result, spot prices in parts of the East and Mid-Atlantic surged into the hundreds of dollars per megawatt-hour, a key electricity measurement. (Reuters) Cold weather is pushing fuel costs higher for gas-fired generators, adding
Super Micro (SMCI) stock closes lower — what investors watch before Feb. 3 earnings

Super Micro (SMCI) stock closes lower — what investors watch before Feb. 3 earnings

New York, January 26, 2026, 16:01 (EST) — After-hours trading Shares of Super Micro Computer (SMCI.O) dropped 2.8% on Monday, closing at $30.80 after fluctuating between $31.51 and $30.66 during the session. The stock held steady in after-hours trading. Trading volume hit roughly 18.8 million shares. (Investing.com) The drop comes just a week ahead of new data. Super Micro plans to release its fiscal second-quarter results on Feb. 3, followed by a conference call at 5 p.m. ET. (Supermicro) U.S. stocks closed up, but SMCI bucked the trend. The Nasdaq-tracking Invesco QQQ climbed around 0.6%, while the SPDR S&P 500
Astera Labs stock slides late — what ALAB investors are watching before Feb. 10

Astera Labs stock slides late — what ALAB investors are watching before Feb. 10

New York, Jan 26, 2026, 16:09 EST — Trading after hours. Astera Labs, Inc. shares dropped roughly 3.5% to $163.73 in after-hours trading Monday, following an intraday range between $162.88 and $173.25. (https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/ALAB/) Markets now face a crucial week that will test the strength of the “AI trade,” with the Federal Reserve set to announce its decision Wednesday, followed by earnings reports from Apple, Microsoft, Meta, and Tesla later on. Astera Labs, which supplies chips embedded deep in data center and AI infrastructure, faces swift shifts when investors question the payoff of Big Tech’s spending and the duration of that
Amphenol stock price jumps as APH heads into Q4 earnings and a Fed-packed week

Amphenol stock price jumps as APH heads into Q4 earnings and a Fed-packed week

New York, Jan 26, 2026, 15:53 EST — Regular session Shares of Amphenol Corp climbed roughly 3% on Monday, edging back toward recent peaks as the day progressed. The stock closed at $155.53, up 3.0%, with intraday trading ranging from $150.02 to $156.63. Amphenol is gearing up to release its fourth-quarter results on Wednesday, with a conference call set for 1 p.m. ET, according to the company’s investor site. This week features earnings reports from several major U.S. firms, and traders often look to hardware suppliers like Amphenol for an early glimpse into corporate tech spending. (Amphenol Investors) Wednesday marks
Qualcomm stock slips as Mizuho trims target on weaker 2026 handset outlook

Qualcomm stock slips as Mizuho trims target on weaker 2026 handset outlook

New York, Jan 26, 2026, 15:45 EST — Regular session Qualcomm shares slipped Monday following a price target cut from Mizuho, which highlighted a weaker forecast for global smartphone shipments this year. The stock dipped roughly 0.6% to $154.90 in afternoon trading. The decline came amid an otherwise stable session for major U.S. tech stocks, as investors searched for fresh signals on demand and pricing trends. Qualcomm often acts as a barometer for the phone market, with expectations shifting rapidly ahead of its earnings report. This week’s focus is sharpened by the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting wrapping up on Wednesday.
Arista Networks stock jumps 5% as traders eye Fed week and Feb. 12 earnings

Arista Networks stock jumps 5% as traders eye Fed week and Feb. 12 earnings

NEW YORK, Jan 26, 2026, 15:51 EST — Regular session Arista Networks shares jumped roughly 5% Monday, pushing the stock close to last week’s peak as investors swung back into tech ahead of a packed slate of market events. The stock climbed 5.4% to $143.70, hitting an intraday high of $146.40. U.S. stocks edged higher ahead of key tech earnings and the Federal Reserve’s policy announcement on Wednesday, fueling a tug-of-war around megacap and AI-focused names that’s been playing out for weeks. “Communications and technology sectors are performing strongly today,” noted Chris Zaccarelli, chief investment officer at Northlight Asset Management.
Merck stock slips after report says MRK stepped back from Revolution Medicines talks

Merck stock slips after report says MRK stepped back from Revolution Medicines talks

New York, Jan 26, 2026, 15:28 (EST) — Regular session Merck & Co shares slipped 0.6% to $107.57 in Monday afternoon trading after reports surfaced that the U.S. drugmaker ended talks to acquire cancer-drug developer Revolution Medicines. According to Reuters, which followed an initial report by the Wall Street Journal, negotiations stalled over price disagreements. The potential deal, valued between $28 billion and $32 billion, would have granted Merck access to Revolution’s late-stage drug daraxonrasib, carrying an FDA fast-track review voucher to speed up future approvals. Neither company has issued a comment. (Reuters) The timing matters because investors are zeroing
Marvell stock climbs in New York trade as Fed week puts AI-linked chip names in play

Marvell stock climbs in New York trade as Fed week puts AI-linked chip names in play

New York, Jan 26, 2026, 15:37 EST — Regular session Shares of Marvell Technology Inc climbed Monday, buoyed by strength in segments of the tech sector. As of 3:24 p.m. EST, the stock gained 1.5% to $81.44, swinging between $79.47 and $83.01 during the session. Roughly 9.2 million shares traded hands. The move came during a busy week for rates and big tech. By mid-afternoon, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq had both climbed around 0.7%, led by Apple, Meta, Alphabet, and Broadcom, each gaining over 2%. Investors were gearing up for key mega-cap earnings and the Federal Reserve’s policy announcement,
Bloom Energy stock price slides as Jefferies lifts target but keeps Underperform

Bloom Energy stock price slides as Jefferies lifts target but keeps Underperform

New York, Jan 26, 2026, 15:29 ET — Regular session Shares of Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE: BE) slid roughly 4.3% to $138.72 in afternoon trading Monday, after earlier fluctuating between $147.60 and $138.17. The drop matters because Bloom has turned into a quick gauge for a broader trend: data centers demanding power immediately, not down the road. As its next earnings approach, traders are taking every analyst update as a sign of how much positive news is already priced in. Bloom’s recent surge raises a straightforward question once again. Can it produce enough systems at scale, on time, while maintaining
UMC stock jumps in New York ahead of earnings; what investors watch next

UMC stock jumps in New York ahead of earnings; what investors watch next

New York, Jan 26, 2026, 15:37 EST — Regular session United Microelectronics Corp’s shares surged Monday, pushing its U.S.-listed stock higher ahead of quarterly results due later this week. This shift is significant since UMC serves as a bellwether for “mature-node” contract chipmaking — the older manufacturing processes powering autos, industrial equipment, and consumer gadgets. Its demand and pricing updates often send ripples through the second-tier foundry sector. UMC will release its fourth-quarter results on Jan. 28, giving investors a shorter wait than usual. The company plans a monthly sales update shortly after, on Feb. 5. (UMC) UMC’s American depositary
Central Puerto (CEPU) stock rises in New York — what investors are watching ahead of the Fed

Central Puerto (CEPU) stock rises in New York — what investors are watching ahead of the Fed

New York, Jan 26, 2026, 15:22 EST — Regular session Shares of Central Puerto S.A. (CEPU) on the U.S. market climbed 2.8% to $16.91 Monday afternoon, hitting a high of $17.95 earlier. The stock dipped to $16.23 at its lowest point, with roughly 731,000 shares changing hands. Argentina-linked assets showed strength as the Global X MSCI Argentina ETF (ARGT) climbed 1.5%. Pampa Energia’s ADRs rose 1.7%, and oil giant YPF edged up 0.5%. Here’s why it matters: global rates are once again the key driver of sentiment. The Federal Reserve is set to meet this week, and investors aren’t just

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AST SpaceMobile stock bounces late Friday as AT&T plays down Amazon Leo threat and a new 2x short ETF hits tape

AST SpaceMobile stock bounces late Friday as AT&T plays down Amazon Leo threat and a new 2x short ETF hits tape

7 February 2026
AST SpaceMobile shares jumped 9.1% to $101.79 Friday after a volatile week, with 15.9 million shares traded. AT&T said it will use Amazon Leo’s satellite network to reach business customers outside its terrestrial footprint but stated this will not affect its partnership with AST. A new 2x short ETF tied to ASTS, ticker ASTN, began trading on Cboe. AST’s next “BlueBird 7” satellite launch is set for late February on Blue Origin’s New Glenn.
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