Intel’s brutal Friday drop and Nvidia’s China trip: what to watch in semiconductor stocks next week

Intel’s brutal Friday drop and Nvidia’s China trip: what to watch in semiconductor stocks next week

Intel shares plunged 17% to $45.07 Friday after a weak outlook, erasing over $35 billion in value and dragging chip stocks lower. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was in China as authorities weigh approval of its H200 AI chip. The iShares Semiconductor ETF fell 1.1%. Traders watch for further selling and await big tech earnings next week.
XRP price slides on weekend trade as Fed week and SEC shift come into focus

XRP price slides on weekend trade as Fed week and SEC shift come into focus

XRP fell nearly 4% to around $1.84 over the weekend, outpacing declines in bitcoin and ether ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting. U.S. markets remained closed, leaving crypto trading uneven. The SEC dropped its case against Gemini’s lending program Friday, but regulatory uncertainty continues to weigh on XRP. The Fed’s next statement is set for Wednesday afternoon.
Dow Jones falls again before Fed week as tariff talk flares and earnings pile up

Dow Jones falls again before Fed week as tariff talk flares and earnings pile up

The Dow fell 0.6% Friday to 49,098.71, down 0.5% for the week, as Goldman Sachs and Caterpillar led declines. Tech stocks rose, but Intel dropped sharply after a revenue warning. The Federal Reserve meets Jan. 27-28, with rates expected to hold steady. Trade tensions and a looming government funding fight add to market uncertainty.
Bitcoin price today: BTC slips to $87,800 as ETF outflows and Fed week loom

Bitcoin price today: BTC slips to $87,800 as ETF outflows and Fed week loom

Bitcoin fell 1.6% to $87,792 on Sunday as U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs posted $103.57 million in outflows Jan. 23, marking five straight days of redemptions totaling $1.72 billion. Ether dropped 2.6% to $2,999. The Federal Reserve’s policy decision Wednesday and delayed U.S. economic data are in focus. The SEC dropped its case against Gemini’s crypto lending program after investors were repaid.
Gold price nears $5,000: what to watch before Powell and the Fed decision

Gold price nears $5,000: what to watch before Powell and the Fed decision

Spot gold closed at $4,964.81 an ounce Friday after hitting a record $4,988.17, while silver surged past $100 for the first time. February U.S. gold futures settled up 1.4% at $4,979.70. The rally lifted Canada’s benchmark index to a record high, with Barrick Mining shares up 3.1%. Markets await the Fed’s rate decision and Jerome Powell’s remarks on Wednesday.
Intel stock plunges 17% on weak outlook, setting up a tense week for Wall Street

Intel stock plunges 17% on weak outlook, setting up a tense week for Wall Street

Intel shares plunged 17% Friday to close near $45.07 after the company warned of supply issues and issued a weak first-quarter forecast. The S&P 500 ended mostly flat, while the Dow fell 0.58% and the Nasdaq rose 0.28%; all three indexes finished the week lower. Investors are watching for the Federal Reserve’s January 28 decision and a wave of tech earnings next week.
GE Aerospace stock price: GE shares head into Monday after earnings drop, analysts reset targets

GE Aerospace stock price: GE shares head into Monday after earnings drop, analysts reset targets

GE Aerospace shares fell 0.4% to $293.87 Friday, capping a 9.6% slide over five sessions despite several banks raising price targets. The company reported Q4 orders up 74% to $27 billion and adjusted earnings of $1.57 per share, with a backlog near $190 billion. Supply shortages continue to limit new engine deliveries and drive up maintenance demand. Investors await Boeing and RTX earnings on Tuesday.
Chevron stock (CVX) set for Monday focus after Venezuela talks; Tengiz outage lingers

Chevron stock (CVX) set for Monday focus after Venezuela talks; Tengiz outage lingers

Chevron shares closed at $166.72, up 0.04%, after reports the U.S. is discussing a plan with Chevron to boost Venezuela’s crude output. Oil prices surged Friday, with Brent closing at $65.88 and WTI at $61.07, amid Middle East tensions. Chevron’s Kazakhstan operations remain halted after a fire, with crude output sharply reduced. Neither Chevron nor the White House commented on the Venezuela talks.

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Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

7 February 2026
Corning shares jumped 8.3% to a record $122.16 Friday, gaining 11% over two sessions amid strong demand for AI infrastructure stocks. The move follows a $6 billion optical fiber deal with Meta and upgraded company forecasts. Shares traded as high as $122.56 and rose 0.6% after hours. COO Avery Nelson sold 1,894 shares for tax withholding, retaining 66,050.
PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

7 February 2026
PepsiCo priced €2.5 billion in euro notes across four maturities, with settlement set for Feb. 11, according to an SEC filing. The company plans to use proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repaying commercial paper. Shares closed at $170.49 Friday, up 1.8%. PepsiCo is also cutting U.S. snack prices by up to 15% after consumer pushback.
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