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Investing News 31 January 2026

Robert Half stock jumps 28% on earnings beat and Q1 outlook — what to watch before Monday

Robert Half stock jumps 28% on earnings beat and Q1 outlook — what to watch before Monday

Robert Half shares jumped 27.8% to $34.61 Friday after the company beat fourth-quarter estimates and issued upbeat first-quarter guidance. Revenue for the quarter fell 6% to $1.302 billion, with net income at $32 million. Management reported sequential revenue growth in January for the first time in over three years. Analysts raised price targets, while traders await Monday’s open and U.S. jobs data next week.
31 January 2026
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Deckers stock jumps nearly 20% after Hoka-led outlook raise — what to watch before Monday’s open

Deckers stock jumps nearly 20% after Hoka-led outlook raise — what to watch before Monday’s open

Deckers shares surged 19.46% to $119.34 Friday after raising its fiscal 2026 outlook on stronger-than-expected Q3 results. Net sales rose 7.1% to $1.958 billion, with EPS at $3.33. The company cut its expected 2026 tariff impact to $25 million and plans over $1 billion in share buybacks. Analysts raised price targets, citing strong demand for UGG and HOKA.
31 January 2026
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NIO stock price slips into weekend as China PMI turns down; Monday’s data in focus

NIO stock price slips into weekend as China PMI turns down; Monday’s data in focus

NIO shares closed down 1.3% at $4.70 Friday, tracking losses in U.S.-listed Chinese EV stocks as China’s official factory PMI fell to 49.3 in January. Tesla rose 3%. Li Auto and XPeng dropped over 3%. U.S. markets are closed for the weekend, with traders awaiting China’s private PMI and January delivery data next week.
31 January 2026
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AT&T stock price jumps 4% as Verizon sparks telecom rally — what to watch next week

AT&T stock price jumps 4% as Verizon sparks telecom rally — what to watch next week

AT&T shares rose 4.3% to $26.21 Friday, lifted by a rally in telecom stocks after Verizon reported 616,000 postpaid phone net additions. The broader U.S. market fell. AT&T reaffirmed plans to return over $45 billion to shareholders from 2026 to 2028 and keep its annual dividend steady. Investors await U.S. economic data and further carrier updates.
31 January 2026
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Rocket Companies stock slides 14% after PennyMac miss; RKT traders brace for Fed pick fallout and jobs data

Rocket Companies stock slides 14% after PennyMac miss; RKT traders brace for Fed pick fallout and jobs data

Rocket Companies shares fell 13.67% to $17.93 on Friday, with trading volume tripling its 50-day average. PennyMac Financial plunged 33% after reporting quarterly earnings far below estimates. UWM Holdings also dropped nearly 14% as mortgage stocks slid and both major indexes closed lower. Markets face added uncertainty after Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve.
31 January 2026
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Apple stock closes higher after upbeat outlook, but chip squeeze keeps traders cautious

Apple stock closes higher after upbeat outlook, but chip squeeze keeps traders cautious

Apple closed up 0.3% at $259.48 after warning that rising memory-chip costs are squeezing profits, despite forecasting 13–16% revenue growth for the March quarter. CEO Tim Cook said processor shortages continue to constrain supply. First-quarter revenue reached $143.8 billion, with iPhone sales at $85.27 billion. Apple set its annual shareholders meeting for Feb. 24.
31 January 2026
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PSLV price slides 27% as silver plunges — what to know about Sprott Physical Silver Trust before Monday

PSLV price slides 27% as silver plunges — what to know about Sprott Physical Silver Trust before Monday

Sprott Physical Silver Trust (PSLV) fell 27.2% to $26.41 Friday after spot silver plunged 27.66% to $84 an ounce, its steepest drop since at least 1982. The slide followed Donald Trump’s pick of Kevin Warsh for Fed chair and hotter-than-expected producer prices. COMEX March silver futures dropped 31.37% to $78.531. iShares Silver Trust (SLV) and abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF (SIVR) both lost over 28%.
31 January 2026
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BigBear.ai (BBAI) stock slides into next week as Feb. 18 dilution vote nears after AD Ports partnership

BigBear.ai (BBAI) stock slides into next week as Feb. 18 dilution vote nears after AD Ports partnership

BigBear.ai shares fell 8.8% to $5.04 at Friday’s close, with 86.3 million shares traded. Shareholders will vote Feb. 18 on a proposal to double authorized common stock to 1 billion shares. The drop follows news of a new customs and trade partnership with AD Ports Group in the Middle East.
31 January 2026
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Intel stock price drops 4% into February — what INTC investors are watching next week

Intel stock price drops 4% into February — what INTC investors are watching next week

Intel shares fell 4.4% to $46.47 Friday after a volatile session, pressured by ongoing supply issues and a weak outlook. Wall Street closed lower, weighed by inflation data and uncertainty over the Fed chair nomination. Investors await next week’s U.S. economic data, which could shift rate expectations and further impact tech stocks.
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Chevron stock jumps after Q4 beat and Venezuela moves — what investors watch next week

Chevron stock jumps after Q4 beat and Venezuela moves — what investors watch next week

Chevron shares rose 3.3% to $176.90 Friday after beating fourth-quarter profit forecasts and announcing a 4% dividend increase. Executives said Venezuelan output could jump 50% if U.S. sanctions ease, while first-quarter production is expected to fall due to maintenance. Brent crude settled at $70.69. Investors await Sunday’s OPEC+ meeting and possible U.S. moves on Venezuela.
31 January 2026
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Coca-Cola stock hits a fresh 52-week high as KO heads into key February catalysts

Coca-Cola stock hits a fresh 52-week high as KO heads into key February catalysts

Coca-Cola shares closed up 2% at $74.81 on Friday, marking a new 52-week high despite losses in major U.S. indexes. Trading volume exceeded recent averages. Investors are watching for Coca-Cola’s Feb. 10 earnings call and its Feb. 17 conference appearance. Consumer staples led sector gains, outpacing discretionary stocks.
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Stock Market Today

Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Macquarie Group shares fell 2.17% to A$207.83 Friday, marking a third straight decline as the ASX 200 slid 2%. Australia’s regulator trimmed liquidity requirements for Macquarie Bank after improvements in controls. Macquarie Asset Management announced two UK utility deals, including full ownership of Last Mile Infrastructure and the purchase of Energy Assets Group. Investors await Tuesday’s operational briefing.
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, 1:06 AM EST Crude Oil Prices Rise on Dollar Weakness, Geopolitical Tensions February 7, 2026, 12:52 AM EST. Crude oil prices edged higher on Friday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East. March WTI crude gained 0.41%, rebounding from early losses, while gasoline prices rose 1.38%. Doubts over a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal loom after reports of Iran's refusal to halt uranium enrichment, raising the risk of military action and potential disruption of vital shipping routes. Additionally, a surge in U.S. consumer
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.
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