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Federal Reserve News 25 January 2026

Micron stock price near $400: MU investors brace for Fed decision and Big Tech earnings

Micron stock price near $400: MU investors brace for Fed decision and Big Tech earnings

Micron shares closed Friday at $399.65, up about 0.5% as Wall Street eyes tight memory chip supply and rising prices for AI servers. Analyst Krish Sankar raised his price target to $450, citing worsening shortages and higher DRAM and NAND prices. Micron projects Q2 adjusted earnings of $8.42 per share and $20 billion in 2026 capital spending. The Fed’s rate decision and major tech earnings are due next week.
25 January 2026
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Schwab stock heads into Fed week after Friday slide — what could move SCHW next

Schwab stock heads into Fed week after Friday slide — what could move SCHW next

Shares of Charles Schwab Corp fell 1.8% to $102.18 at Friday’s close, capping a volatile week ahead of the Federal Reserve’s Jan. 28 decision. Schwab’s earnings, released Jan. 21, showed net revenue up 19% to $6.34 billion and client assets at a record $11.90 trillion. TD Cowen raised its price target to $138. Investors are watching Treasury yields and Fed signals as markets reopen Monday.
25 January 2026
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Citigroup stock: Reported March layoffs put Citi shares in focus heading into Fed week

Citigroup stock: Reported March layoffs put Citi shares in focus heading into Fed week

Citigroup shares fell 1.8% to $113.59 Friday amid reports of another round of layoffs in March, targeting senior staff after bonuses. The company confirmed headcount reductions will continue into 2026. CFO Mark Mason said the workforce dropped to 226,000 by end-2025, with $800 million in severance costs last year. Investors await the Federal Reserve’s rate decision on January 29.
25 January 2026
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Thermo Fisher (TMO) stock slips from fresh high as earnings week and Fed decision loom

Thermo Fisher (TMO) stock slips from fresh high as earnings week and Fed decision loom

Thermo Fisher shares fell 2.11% to $625.98 Friday, ending a three-day rally and closing 2.8% below Thursday’s 52-week high. The company reports earnings before the market opens Jan. 29, following Danaher’s results and the Fed’s Jan. 27-28 meeting. The S&P 500 health care index slipped 0.56% Friday. Analyst consensus expects Thermo Fisher to post $6.44 EPS on $11.95 billion revenue for the quarter.
25 January 2026
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Utilities stocks slip ahead of Fed decision as Winter Storm Fern tests the grid

Utilities stocks slip ahead of Fed decision as Winter Storm Fern tests the grid

U.S. utility stocks fell Friday, with the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund down 0.35% to $42.56. Over 850,000 customers remained without power Sunday as outages spread and PJM Interconnection raised its demand forecast to a record 147.2 GW. The Department of Energy issued emergency orders for Texas and PJM grids. The Federal Reserve is expected to keep rates unchanged at its meeting Jan. 27–28.
25 January 2026
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Why U.S. real estate stocks could swing Monday: XLRE, VNQ and the Fed week ahead

Why U.S. real estate stocks could swing Monday: XLRE, VNQ and the Fed week ahead

U.S. real estate shares closed slightly higher Friday, with XLRE up 0.3% at $41.25 and VNQ up 0.2% at $90.54. Treasury yields slipped, the 10-year note falling to about 4.23%. S&P Global’s flash composite PMI held at 52.8, while the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index rose to 56.4. Investors await Monday’s bond market open and Wednesday’s Fed policy decision.
25 January 2026
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Basic materials stocks close near a one-year high — what could move XLB in Fed week

Basic materials stocks close near a one-year high — what could move XLB in Fed week

The Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB) closed Friday up 0.9% at $49.97, near a 52-week high, as metals surged and rare earths policy drew focus. The Trump administration will acquire a 10% stake in USA Rare Earth via a $1.6 billion deal, with an announcement set for Monday. The Fed meets Jan. 27–28, and China’s PMI data is due Jan. 31.
25 January 2026
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First Citizens BancShares stock price dives as interest-income outlook bites, with Fed week ahead

First Citizens BancShares stock price dives as interest-income outlook bites, with Fed week ahead

First Citizens BancShares shares fell 8.49% Friday to $2,016.56 after the bank forecast 2026 net interest income below analyst estimates. The KBW Nasdaq Regional Banking Index dropped about 3%. CFO Craig Nix cited “declining yield despite asset growth.” Investors are watching the Fed’s decision and U.S. inflation data this week for signals on interest rates.
25 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Apple stock price ends week higher as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI loom next

Apple stock price ends week higher as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI loom next

7 February 2026
Apple closed up 0.8% at $278.12 Friday, then slipped 0.3% after hours. The S&P 500 jumped 1.97% and the Nasdaq rose 2.18% as chipmakers rallied, while Amazon fell 5.6% on higher capex guidance. Investors await U.S. jobs data Feb. 11 and CPI Feb. 13. Apple’s next dividend is $0.26 per share, payable Feb. 12.
Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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