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Dow Jones News 22 January 2026 - 29 January 2026

Dow Jones today: DJIA edges up near 49,000 as AI spending scrutiny deepens

Dow Jones today: DJIA edges up near 49,000 as AI spending scrutiny deepens

The Dow rose 47.89 points, or 0.10%, to 49,063.49 in early trading Thursday, while the S&P 500 fell 0.35% and the Nasdaq dropped 0.93%. Microsoft shares slid after warning of record AI expenses; IBM jumped on strong AI-driven software demand. Initial jobless claims fell to 209,000. The U.S. trade deficit nearly doubled in November to $56.8 billion amid a surge in capital goods imports.
29 January 2026
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Dow Jones futures edge up as IBM pops and Microsoft drops before inflation data

Dow Jones futures edge up as IBM pops and Microsoft drops before inflation data

Dow E-mini futures rose 42 points early Thursday as IBM jumped 8.3% on strong earnings and Microsoft fell 6.4% amid doubts over AI spending. Meta surged 7.9%, Tesla gained 2.9%. Investors await jobless claims and PCE inflation data at 8:30 a.m. ET, with Apple set to report earnings after the close. The Dow closed Wednesday up 12.19 points at 49,015.60.
29 January 2026
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Dow Jones flattens near 49,000 as S&P 500 hits 7,000; Fed and Big Tech earnings loom

Dow Jones flattens near 49,000 as S&P 500 hits 7,000; Fed and Big Tech earnings loom

The Dow rose 49.62 points to 49,053.03 by midday Wednesday as the S&P 500 briefly topped 7,000 before retreating. Intel jumped 11.3%, while UnitedHealth plunged nearly 20% after the Trump administration proposed a 0.09% Medicare Advantage rate hike for 2027. The Fed is expected to hold rates steady. Seagate surged 19.3% on earnings.
28 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: Dow hovers near 49,000 as Fed decision and mega-cap earnings loom

Dow Jones today: Dow hovers near 49,000 as Fed decision and mega-cap earnings loom

The Dow Jones hovered near 49,000 Wednesday morning, dipping 3.56 points to 48,999.85 as UnitedHealth’s sharp fall continued to weigh on the index. The S&P 500 briefly topped 7,000, boosted by chip stocks after upbeat results from ASML and SK Hynix. The Federal Reserve’s policy decision is due at 2 p.m. EST. Meta, Microsoft, Tesla, and IBM report earnings after the bell.
28 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: Dow futures inch up as Fed decision and Big Tech earnings loom

Dow Jones today: Dow futures inch up as Fed decision and Big Tech earnings loom

Dow futures rose about 30 points ahead of the Fed’s policy decision, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures also up. Health insurers slumped after U.S. officials proposed a 0.09% Medicare Advantage payment hike, far below expectations. The Dow fell 409 points Tuesday, dragged by UnitedHealth, Humana, and CVS losses, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit records on tech gains. Microsoft and Meta will report earnings Wednesday.
28 January 2026
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Dow Jones futures slip as UnitedHealth tumbles on Medicare rates, Fed and earnings loom

Dow Jones futures slip as UnitedHealth tumbles on Medicare rates, Fed and earnings loom

Dow futures fell 40 points premarket Tuesday as UnitedHealth dropped 8.6% after a proposed Medicare Advantage rate increase came in far below expectations. S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures rose ahead of major earnings reports and the start of the Federal Reserve meeting. Salesforce gained 2.2% after landing a $5.6 billion U.S. Army contract. A partial government shutdown loomed with funding set to expire after midnight Friday.
27 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: Apple, Cisco lift the index as Fed decision and Big Tech earnings loom

Dow Jones today: Apple, Cisco lift the index as Fed decision and Big Tech earnings loom

The Dow Jones rose 0.6% to 49,403 Monday afternoon, led by Apple and Cisco, while UnitedHealth and 3M lagged. Gold and silver hit new records as the dollar weakened. The Federal Reserve begins a two-day meeting Tuesday, with rates expected to hold steady. Investors await earnings from major tech firms and the Fed’s decision Wednesday.
26 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: Intel’s warning knocks the Dow as traders line up Fed week and Big Tech earnings

Dow Jones today: Intel’s warning knocks the Dow as traders line up Fed week and Big Tech earnings

New York, Jan 23, 2026, 17:03 EST — After-hours The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped on Friday, dragged down by Intel’s disappointing forecast as investors dialed back risk ahead of the weekend. The index dropped 288.51 points, or 0.58%, closing at 49,095.50. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 inched up 0.03%, and the Nasdaq gained 0.27%, based on preliminary data. S&P Global’s flash PMI indicated steady business activity in January, while a University of Michigan survey revealed a boost in consumer sentiment. “We feel pretty good about where we are today,” said Jason Blackwell, chief investment strategist at Focus Partners Wealth. (Reuters)
23 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: Index slides as Goldman, AmEx drag; Intel slump sets up Fed week

Dow Jones today: Index slides as Goldman, AmEx drag; Intel slump sets up Fed week

NEW YORK, Jan 23, 2026, 10:03 EST — Regular session The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 0.52% by mid-morning Friday, losing 256.23 points to sit at 49,127.78. A handful of heavyweight stocks dragged the blue-chip index lower amid ongoing selling pressure. (MarketScreener) U.S. stocks wavered early on before sliding, pressured by Intel’s gloomy forecast that dented risk appetite. Persistent geopolitical tensions also weighed on sentiment as investors headed into the weekend. (Reuters) Why it matters now: next week’s Federal Reserve meeting and a packed earnings schedule could shift how the market values growth. “It’s been a little bit of a
23 January 2026
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Dow futures slip as Intel outlook hits mood, putting Dow Jones rally to the test

Dow futures slip as Intel outlook hits mood, putting Dow Jones rally to the test

New York, Jan 23, 2026, 06:00 ET — Premarket U.S. stock index futures dipped on Friday, with Dow Jones futures shedding 110 points, or 0.2%. Intel’s underwhelming earnings cast a shadow over Wall Street’s recent two-day rally. S&P 500 futures dropped 15 points, while Nasdaq 100 futures lost 90 points. Investors are now focused on January’s business-activity surveys and the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment data due later this morning. (Investing.com) The early drop is notable since the market’s been reacting strongly to headlines. Next week steps up the challenge with the Federal Reserve’s first policy meeting of the year
23 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: Index rises as Trump steps back on Greenland, traders size up inflation and earnings

Dow Jones today: Index rises as Trump steps back on Greenland, traders size up inflation and earnings

NEW YORK, January 22, 2026, 13:54 (EST) — Regular session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 518.63 points, or 1.05%, to 49,594.73 by 12:33 p.m. ET, pushing Wall Street higher after President Donald Trump eased off threats related to Greenland and scrapped tariff threats against eight European nations. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also nudged up, with the dollar weakening and gold recovering from earlier drops. (Reuters) The Dow jumped 588.64 points, or 1.21%, on Wednesday after Trump announced on Truth Social he wouldn’t move forward with tariffs set for Feb. 1, following a Greenland framework deal. The blue-chip index
22 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: Blue chips climb as tariff worries cool and inflation data drops

Dow Jones today: Blue chips climb as tariff worries cool and inflation data drops

New York, January 22, 2026, 10:13 a.m. EST — Regular session The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 202.69 points, or 0.41%, to hit 49,279.92 in early trading. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also moved higher. (Investing.com) Wall Street extended its rebound early Thursday, building on Wednesday’s rally fueled by a framework deal on Greenland and the cancellation of looming U.S. tariffs on European allies. “What matters economically is whether we end up imposing tariffs on each other,” said Jason Pride, chief of investment strategy and research at Glenmede. (Reuters) Early in the week, that sensitivity became clear. On Tuesday, the
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:11 AM EST CleanSpark (CLSK) Shares Show Volatility Amid Bitcoin Mining Growth Prospects February 7, 2026, 12:02 AM EST. CleanSpark (CLSK), a bitcoin mining firm, saw a sharp 21.96% rise in one day after a 35.26% decline over 90 days. The company posted $785 million in annual revenue but a net loss of $267 million. Despite recent share price volatility, analysts estimate a fair value of $23.16 per share, more than double the current $10.08 price, reflecting expectations of expansion in mining capacity and improved margins. The valuation
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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