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Caterpillar stock price jumps after earnings beat, even as tariff bill swells

Caterpillar stock price jumps after earnings beat, even as tariff bill swells

Caterpillar shares rose about 3% to $662.81 after quarterly sales and adjusted profit beat estimates, driven by strong demand from data centers. Fourth-quarter sales reached $19.1 billion, up 18% year over year, while adjusted profit hit $5.16 per share. The company warned tariff-related costs could total $2.6 billion in 2026, with $800 million expected in Q1. Backlog climbed to $51 billion.
29 January 2026
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IBM stock jumps today after earnings beat as investors weigh AI demand and Red Hat slowdown

IBM stock jumps today after earnings beat as investors weigh AI demand and Red Hat slowdown

IBM shares rose 3.9% to $305.65 Thursday after quarterly results beat estimates and the company reaffirmed its 2026 outlook. The gains stood out as software stocks broadly slumped, with SAP down over 16% and ServiceNow off 11%. IBM reported fourth-quarter revenue of $19.7 billion and announced a $1.68 dividend. Major indexes fell to their lowest in more than a week amid tech sector concerns.
29 January 2026
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Danaher stock slides again after outlook: what DHR investors are watching next

Danaher stock slides again after outlook: what DHR investors are watching next

Danaher shares fell 2.2% to $219.49 Thursday after its 2026 profit outlook matched analyst estimates. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 4.5% to $6.8 billion, with adjusted earnings at $2.23 per share. CEO Rainer Blair said China diagnostics revenue declined only slightly in Q4, improving from previous quarters. Investors remain cautious as sector peers warn of continued weakness in academic research spending.
29 January 2026
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Microsoft stock dives 12% on AI spending jitters as Meta jumps — AI stocks split today

Microsoft stock dives 12% on AI spending jitters as Meta jumps — AI stocks split today

Microsoft shares fell nearly 12% after cloud growth and AI spending figures disappointed, dragging down other AI stocks. Meta jumped about 10% on strong ad sales and a higher 2026 capex forecast. Nvidia slipped 0.6%, Amazon lost 1.6%, and Apple was flat ahead of its earnings report. Traders are also watching reported OpenAI funding talks involving Microsoft, Nvidia, and Amazon.
29 January 2026
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XRP price slides 6% as U.S. crypto bill vote and Fed pause keep traders cautious

XRP price slides 6% as U.S. crypto bill vote and Fed pause keep traders cautious

XRP fell 6.1% to $1.80 in 24 hours as the global crypto market lost $170 billion, with Bitcoin and ether also sliding. The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced a bill to regulate spot crypto markets, but passage remains uncertain. Ripple launched a new treasury platform after an appeals court rejected investor claims over XRP sales. The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged at 3.50%-3.75%.
29 January 2026
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Bitcoin price slides under $85,000 as Fed pause, ETF outflows and Washington rules test crypto nerves

Bitcoin price slides under $85,000 as Fed pause, ETF outflows and Washington rules test crypto nerves

Bitcoin fell 5.6% to $84,487 Thursday, dropping below key support as U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs posted two days of net outflows totaling $167 million. The decline followed the Federal Reserve’s signal to hold rates steady, pressuring risk assets. Global stocks slipped and oil prices jumped on geopolitical concerns. The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced a crypto oversight bill, but it faces hurdles before a full vote.
29 January 2026
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Dow Jones slips as Microsoft earnings jolt the AI trade; Apple results loom

Dow Jones slips as Microsoft earnings jolt the AI trade; Apple results loom

By 1:31 p.m. EST, the Dow Jones Industrial Average had dropped 143.74 points to 48,871.86, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell 0.73% and 1.46%. Microsoft plunged 12.2% after weak cloud revenue, pulling the Dow lower. Oil prices rose over 2% amid concerns about a possible U.S. strike on Iran. Apple is set to report its strongest iPhone sales growth in four years after the bell.
29 January 2026
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Microsoft stock price tumbles 12% as record AI spending and Azure outlook rattle Wall Street

Microsoft stock price tumbles 12% as record AI spending and Azure outlook rattle Wall Street

Microsoft shares fell 12% to $423.78 Thursday as investors reacted to soaring AI spending and questions over cloud growth. Quarterly revenue rose 17% to $81.3 billion, while capital spending jumped 66% to $37.5 billion, mostly on chips. The sell-off followed Microsoft’s disclosure that 45% of its cloud backlog is tied to OpenAI. CFO Amy Hood cited AI chip constraints as a limit on Azure growth.
29 January 2026
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Coinbase stock slides nearly 6% as bitcoin dips under $85,000; Washington crypto talks loom

Coinbase stock slides nearly 6% as bitcoin dips under $85,000; Washington crypto talks loom

Coinbase shares fell 5.7% to $197.50 Thursday after bitcoin dropped below $85,000, pulling down other crypto-related stocks. The selloff came as Washington prepares for a White House meeting on stablecoin rewards, with regulatory uncertainty weighing on sentiment. Investors are watching Coinbase’s Feb. 12 earnings call for updates on trading volumes and revenue.
29 January 2026
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KLA stock price rises today as KLAC earnings loom after the bell

KLA stock price rises today as KLAC earnings loom after the bell

KLA Corp shares rose $28.33, or 1.7%, to $1,655.53 by early afternoon Thursday, with 562,000 shares traded. Investors are watching for KLA’s fiscal Q2 earnings after the close, with forecasts at $8.79 per share on $3.24 billion revenue. Chip-equipment stocks moved after Lam Research beat estimates and issued strong guidance. KLA’s conference call is set for 2:00 p.m. PT.
29 January 2026
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Bank of America stock price today: BAC outperforms as Fed pause sharpens rate bets

Bank of America stock price today: BAC outperforms as Fed pause sharpens rate bets

Bank of America shares climbed 1.9% to $52.78 Thursday, outperforming as the Federal Reserve held rates steady and signaled patience on cuts. Wells Fargo and JPMorgan also gained. Bank of America and Wells Fargo will match the government’s proposed $1,000 “Trump Account” contribution for eligible employees’ families, according to internal memos. Key U.S. inflation and jobs data are due in early February.
29 January 2026
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Allegro MicroSystems stock jumps on Q3 beat as traders chase the next catalyst

Allegro MicroSystems stock jumps on Q3 beat as traders chase the next catalyst

Allegro MicroSystems shares jumped 8.5% to $37.50 Thursday after reporting a 29% year-over-year rise in quarterly sales to $229.2 million and issuing strong March-quarter guidance. The stock outperformed the semiconductor sector, with rivals ON Semiconductor and NXP Semiconductors each down about 4%. Allegro forecast fourth-quarter sales of $230–$240 million and non-GAAP EPS of $0.14–$0.18.
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Liberty Energy stock price jumps nearly 20% after Q4 results and data-center power push

Liberty Energy stock price jumps nearly 20% after Q4 results and data-center power push

Liberty Energy shares surged nearly 20% Thursday after the company reported fourth-quarter revenue of $1.0 billion and net income of $14 million, beating analyst expectations. Liberty raised its quarterly dividend by 13% to 9 cents a share and announced plans to deploy 3 GW of power projects by 2029. The company’s results contrasted with sector peers, who saw smaller gains.
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Corning (GLW) stock slips as Meta deal rally cools; traders hunt the next catalyst

Corning (GLW) stock slips as Meta deal rally cools; traders hunt the next catalyst

Corning shares fell 2% to $102.18 by midday Thursday after sharp swings earlier in the week. The stock surged to $113.99 Tuesday following a supply deal with Meta Platforms worth up to $6 billion, then slid 5% Wednesday. Corning reported Q4 core sales of $4.41 billion, up 14% year-over-year, and forecast Q1 core sales above analyst estimates. Investors are watching for details on Meta order timing and margins.
29 January 2026
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Southwest Airlines stock jumps nearly 15% as overhaul bets lift LUV shares

Southwest Airlines stock jumps nearly 15% as overhaul bets lift LUV shares

Southwest Airlines shares jumped nearly 15% to $46.95 midday Thursday after the company projected at least $4.00 adjusted EPS for 2026 and announced new bag fees and seat upgrades. Executives reported strong early customer feedback but said more booking data is needed before finalizing forecasts. Franklin Resources disclosed a 7.8% stake as of Dec. 31. Wall Street had expected $3.19 per share in 2026, according to LSEG.
29 January 2026
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Modine stock jumps nearly 19% as $1 billion Gentherm tie-up sharpens data center cooling focus

Modine stock jumps nearly 19% as $1 billion Gentherm tie-up sharpens data center cooling focus

Modine shares rose 18.6% to $174.15 after announcing a $1 billion deal to spin off its Performance Technologies unit and merge it with Gentherm in a Reverse Morris Trust. Modine will receive $210 million in cash and its shareholders about 40% of the combined company. The deal is expected to close in late 2026, pending approvals. Gentherm shares were little changed.
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  • SouthState (SSB) Shares Drop After Mixed Q1 2026 Results
    April 25, 2026, 5:07 PM EDT. Shares of SouthState (NYSE: SSB) declined 3.7% following first-quarter 2026 financials. The bank posted adjusted earnings per share of $2.28, beating estimates of $2.21, but revenue missed expectations at $661.7 million versus $666.4 million. A significant 30.5% year-over-year drop in net interest income, a key measure of lending profitability, signaled rising deposit costs hurt earnings. The market focused on shrinking profitability despite the earnings beat. SouthState shares closed at $94.90, down 3.3%, trading 12% below their 52-week high of $107.82. The stock's low volatility and recent price moves reflect cautious investor sentiment amid easing geopolitical risks and falling oil prices, which may reduce Federal Reserve rate hike pressures and boost banking sector confidence.

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UPS Customers Are Waiting on Tariff Refunds. Congress Wants Answers Now

UPS Customers Are Waiting on Tariff Refunds. Congress Wants Answers Now

25 April 2026
House Democrats have asked UPS CEO Carol Tomé to explain how tariff refunds from the U.S. government will reach customers, following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated certain tariffs. UPS says it will seek refunds as importer of record and reimburse customers once funds are received, but has not disclosed the amount. Lawmakers want written answers by May 22. FedEx and DHL face similar questions.
Hawaiian Airlines Is Now oneworld — and Alaska’s Takeover Is Showing Up at the Gate

Hawaiian Airlines Is Now oneworld — and Alaska’s Takeover Is Showing Up at the Gate

25 April 2026
Hawaiian Airlines joined the oneworld alliance this week and switched to Alaska Airlines’ Sabre reservations system, making Alaska’s acquisition more visible to travelers. All Hawaiian flights now use Alaska’s “AS” code, and loyalty benefits extend across oneworld’s 14 other airlines. Passengers can manage trips in a single app and use shared airport lobbies. Hawaiian’s flight-number transition took effect April 21.
Intuit Stock Rebounds After AI Selloff as TurboTax Owner Nears Earnings Test

Intuit Stock Rebounds After AI Selloff as TurboTax Owner Nears Earnings Test

25 April 2026
Intuit shares rose 3.3% to $395.95 on Friday, recovering part of Thursday’s AI-driven losses. The company’s fiscal third-quarter results, covering the peak U.S. tax season, are due after April 30. Investors are watching TurboTax and QuickBooks growth as AI competition pressures software valuations. Intuit forecasts about 10% revenue growth and non-GAAP EPS of $12.45 to $12.51 for the quarter.
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