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Artificial Intelligence 28 January 2026

Meta’s $135B AI Spending Forecast Overshadows a Strong Q4 Beat at Facebook Parent

Meta’s $135B AI Spending Forecast Overshadows a Strong Q4 Beat at Facebook Parent

Meta projected 2026 capital spending of $115 billion to $135 billion, up sharply from $72.2 billion in 2025, as it expands AI infrastructure. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 24% to $59.9 billion, with diluted EPS at $8.88. Shares dipped in after-hours trading. Reality Labs revenue fell 12% to $955 million, with operating losses widening to $6.02 billion.
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Microsoft beats Azure in Q2, but MSFT stock drops after earnings as AI spending stays in focus

Microsoft beats Azure in Q2, but MSFT stock drops after earnings as AI spending stays in focus

Microsoft reported Azure cloud revenue up 39% in its fiscal second quarter, narrowly beating estimates, but shares fell over 7% in after-hours trading. Total revenue reached $81.3 billion, with Microsoft Cloud topping $50 billion for the quarter. Gross margin slipped due to heavy AI infrastructure spending. Net income received a $7.6 billion boost from the company’s OpenAI stake.
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IBM earnings beat on AI-driven software demand — but Red Hat slowdown is the catch

IBM earnings beat on AI-driven software demand — but Red Hat slowdown is the catch

IBM reported fourth-quarter revenue of $19.69 billion and adjusted earnings of $4.52 per share, both above Wall Street estimates. Software revenue reached $9.03 billion, driven by rising AI demand, while Red Hat’s growth slowed to 10%. The company’s AI “book of business” rose to $12.5 billion. Investors are pressing IBM for clearer 2026 revenue and cash-flow forecasts amid ongoing U.S. budget uncertainty.
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Fed holds rates, S&P 500 flirts with 7,000 as AI bets and dollar swings collide

Fed holds rates, S&P 500 flirts with 7,000 as AI bets and dollar swings collide

The Federal Reserve held its benchmark rate at 3.50%-3.75% Wednesday, citing “somewhat elevated” inflation. The S&P 500 briefly crossed 7,000 before retreating, while the dollar rebounded and gold hit a record $5,311.31 an ounce. Two Fed governors dissented, favoring a rate cut. President Trump is expected to name a replacement for Chair Jerome Powell soon.
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UK FCA launches sweeping AI review for retail finance, sets Feb 24 deadline

UK FCA launches sweeping AI review for retail finance, sets Feb 24 deadline

Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority launched the “Mills Review” to examine how advanced AI could reshape retail financial services, with responses due by Feb. 24 and recommendations expected by summer 2026. The FCA ruled out AI-specific rules for now, despite criticism from MPs over regulatory delays and concerns about risks such as AI-driven fraud and algorithmic bias.
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Nvidia stock price rises on China H200 nod as AI chip shares keep Wall Street near 7,000

Nvidia stock price rises on China H200 nod as AI chip shares keep Wall Street near 7,000

Nvidia shares rose 1.7% after China approved ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent to buy over 400,000 H200 AI chips, though no orders have been placed due to strict conditions. Intel and Micron led a rally in chip stocks as investors awaited Fed and Big Tech earnings. Micron announced a $24 billion memory chip plant in Singapore. SK Hynix and ASML both reported record results on AI demand.
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Texas Instruments stock jumps nearly 10% as AI data-center demand lifts chipmakers

Texas Instruments stock jumps nearly 10% as AI data-center demand lifts chipmakers

Texas Instruments shares rose nearly 10% after forecasting stronger-than-expected first-quarter revenue, citing surging demand for analog chips in AI data centers. Seagate jumped almost 20% on a bullish storage outlook, while Intel gained close to 11%. Investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy decision and major tech earnings due Wednesday. ASML reported record Q4 orders and plans 1,700 job cuts.
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Western Digital stock jumps 11% as Seagate’s AI-driven outlook ripples through storage names

Western Digital stock jumps 11% as Seagate’s AI-driven outlook ripples through storage names

Western Digital shares surged 11.3% to $281.31 Wednesday, following Seagate’s strong quarterly forecast tied to AI-driven storage demand. Seagate projected third-quarter revenue of about $2.90 billion and adjusted EPS of $3.40. Western Digital will report earnings after markets close Thursday. Analysts recently raised price targets for both companies, citing rising demand for data center storage.
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Western Digital stock jumps 11% as storage shares rally on AI demand signals

Western Digital stock jumps 11% as storage shares rally on AI demand signals

Western Digital shares jumped 11.2% to $280.94 Wednesday, hitting a new intraday high of $281.61, as Seagate soared 19.7% on strong data-center demand signals. The S&P 500 topped 7,000 for the first time. Investors are watching Western Digital’s earnings report Thursday for updates on hard drive pricing and volumes. Mizuho raised its price target to $265, citing continued supply tightness.
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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.
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Seagate stock jumps 21% after forecast beat as AI storage demand tightens

Seagate stock jumps 21% after forecast beat as AI storage demand tightens

Seagate Technology Holdings surged 21% to $448.79 after beating quarterly estimates and raising its outlook above Wall Street forecasts. The rally lifted storage peers and pushed the S&P 500 above 7,000. Seagate projected third-quarter revenue of about $2.9 billion and adjusted EPS of $3.40, both ahead of analyst expectations. Investors await further storage sector earnings Thursday.
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BigBear.ai stock pops early on AD Ports partnership — and a share-vote deadline is looming

BigBear.ai stock pops early on AD Ports partnership — and a share-vote deadline is looming

BigBear.ai shares rose 0.6% to $6.20 after announcing a partnership with AD Ports Group to develop AI tools for customs and border operations. The deal aims to speed up cargo handling and improve security at entry ports. Financial terms were not disclosed. Investors are watching a Feb. 17 vote on whether to double the company’s authorized shares.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Micron stock jumps again as $24 billion Singapore fab plan fans AI memory shortage trade

Micron stock jumps again as $24 billion Singapore fab plan fans AI memory shortage trade

Micron shares rose 3% in early trading Wednesday after the company began building a $24 billion wafer fab in Singapore tied to its NAND expansion. The move follows a 5.4% gain Tuesday and comes as chip stocks rallied ahead of the Federal Reserve decision. The Singapore plant is expected to add 1,600 jobs and ramp up production by late 2028. Investors anticipate rising demand for memory chips from AI servers and data centers.
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Lantronix stock jumps 26% in premarket as drone-defense AI tie-up grabs attention ahead of earnings

Lantronix stock jumps 26% in premarket as drone-defense AI tie-up grabs attention ahead of earnings

Lantronix shares surged 26% to $8.68 in premarket trading Wednesday after announcing a defense-focused AI partnership with Safe Pro Group. The companies plan to embed threat-detection algorithms into Lantronix’s hardware for drones and unmanned systems. The rally follows an 18% after-hours jump Tuesday. Lantronix reports fiscal Q2 earnings after markets close Feb. 4.
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Pinterest stock steadies premarket after AI-driven layoffs plan rattles investors

Pinterest stock steadies premarket after AI-driven layoffs plan rattles investors

Pinterest shares stabilized premarket Wednesday after a 9.6% drop Tuesday, closing at $23.41, as the company announced plans to cut under 15% of staff and reduce office space to focus on AI. Pinterest expects $35 million to $45 million in pre-tax restructuring charges, with the plan set to finish by September 2026. Investors await more details on cost savings and revenue impact ahead of earnings on Feb. 12.
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Stock Market Today

  • Boeing Shares Fall 3.7% Amid Mixed Analyst Ratings and Insider Selling
    May 15, 2026, 7:22 PM EDT. The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) shares dropped 3.7% to $220.63 on Friday, with trading volume rising 26% above the daily average. Despite recent analyst upgrades-including ratings of 'buy' and target prices up to $295-Boeing's stock price fell below its 50- and 200-day moving averages. The aerospace giant reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings of -$0.20 per share versus estimates of -$0.68, with revenue up 14% year-over-year to $22.22 billion. Insider selling was noted as EVP Uma M. Amuluru sold 1,503 shares valued at $351,371. Boeing holds a market capitalization of $173.92 billion and a consensus analyst rating of 'Moderate Buy,' reflecting cautious optimism amid volatility.

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