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Investing News 30 January 2026

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

Stock Market Today 30.01.2026

Barclays shares rose 68% in the past year, closing at £4.86 after reporting £26 billion revenue and £5.9 billion net income. The National Stock Exchange of India and Bombay Stock Exchange will stay open all weekdays in February, with live trading on Sunday, Feb. 1 for the Union Budget. McEwen Mining posted US$166.5 million revenue but a US$12 million net loss, with shares trading near fair value at US$24.15.
30 January 2026
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Johnson & Johnson stock price: JNJ closes lower after talc fraud suit tossed — what investors watch next

Johnson & Johnson stock price: JNJ closes lower after talc fraud suit tossed — what investors watch next

Johnson & Johnson shares fell 0.19% to $227.29 after a U.S. judge dismissed a fraud lawsuit over its talc-bankruptcy strategy. The stock later rose to $227.98 in after-hours trading. The ruling found plaintiffs failed to show harm from paused cases. Investors now watch for appeals and upcoming drug pricing changes.
30 January 2026
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Bank of America stock jumps 2.5% as rate bets shift; Friday’s catalysts in focus

Bank of America stock jumps 2.5% as rate bets shift; Friday’s catalysts in focus

Bank of America shares rose 2.45% to $53.08 after the Federal Reserve held rates steady. Investors await President Trump’s pick to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell, set for Friday morning, which could shift rate cut expectations. A U.S. judge ruled Bank of America must face part of a class action over ties to Jeffrey Epstein, with trial set for May 11. JPMorgan and Wells Fargo also posted gains.
30 January 2026
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Snowflake stock slides nearly 8% in software rout; traders brace for next catalyst

Snowflake stock slides nearly 8% in software rout; traders brace for next catalyst

Snowflake shares fell 7.7% to $199.37 Thursday, tracking a sharp selloff in software stocks amid fears that AI could disrupt subscription-based models. The S&P 500 Software and Services Index dropped 8.7% to a nine-month low. Snowflake’s recent launch of an energy-focused data package failed to offset sector-wide concerns. No new financial results were released by the company this week.
30 January 2026
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SoFi stock slips ahead of earnings: what SOFI investors will watch Friday

SoFi stock slips ahead of earnings: what SOFI investors will watch Friday

SoFi Technologies shares fell 0.98% to $24.36 Thursday ahead of its Q4 earnings report, set for release before Friday’s market open. Over 66 million shares traded as investors focused on 2026 guidance and credit trends. Wall Street expects EPS of $0.11 and revenue near $982 million. Broader fintech stocks also declined, with LendingClub plunging 16%.
30 January 2026
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Southwest Airlines stock jumps nearly 19% as LUV targets $4 profit — what traders watch next

Southwest Airlines stock jumps nearly 19% as LUV targets $4 profit — what traders watch next

Southwest Airlines shares jumped 18.7% Thursday to $48.50 after the company projected 2026 adjusted earnings of at least $4.00 per share, beating Wall Street estimates. The airline also forecast first-quarter unit revenue to rise at least 9.5% year over year. Southwest’s rally followed the rollout of assigned seating and new fee options. Investors await the company’s April quarterly report.
30 January 2026
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Bloom Energy stock drops 5% as Barclays initiation puts spotlight on valuation ahead of earnings

Bloom Energy stock drops 5% as Barclays initiation puts spotlight on valuation ahead of earnings

Bloom Energy shares fell 5.4% Thursday to $156.53 after Barclays initiated coverage with an Equalweight rating and a $153 target. The drop followed a recent surge to a 52-week high and volatility in leveraged ETFs tied to the stock. Bloom’s gains this month were fueled by a $2.65 billion utility order from American Electric Power. The company will report fourth-quarter 2025 results soon.
30 January 2026
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Why Workday stock sank nearly 8% — and what investors are watching next

Why Workday stock sank nearly 8% — and what investors are watching next

Workday shares fell 7.7% to $174.66 Thursday, extending losses across U.S. software stocks after disappointing tech earnings fueled worries over AI spending. The iShares Expanded Tech-Software ETF dropped nearly 5%. Investors are watching for Workday’s late-February earnings, focusing on subscription growth and margins.
30 January 2026
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Accenture stock slides 3% as new share award pool wins approval — what investors watch next

Accenture stock slides 3% as new share award pool wins approval — what investors watch next

Accenture shares fell 3.4% to $261.22 Thursday after shareholders approved an amended incentive plan allowing 7 million more shares and extending the plan to 2035. Insider filings showed directors receiving new equity awards linked to the plan. The stock steadied after hours. Accenture’s next earnings report is scheduled for March 19.
30 January 2026
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Goldman Sachs stock edges up as Big Tech jitters hit Wall Street — what’s next for GS

Goldman Sachs stock edges up as Big Tech jitters hit Wall Street — what’s next for GS

Goldman Sachs shares rose 0.2% to $940.12 after a volatile session, trading between $925.30 and $954.30 on volume near 2.3 million. The S&P 500 fell 0.13% and the Nasdaq dropped 0.72%, pressured by Microsoft’s 10% slide. Markets await inflation data and news on the Fed chair nomination Friday. Goldman filed for new five-year notes and led a $200 million IPO for Ethos Technologies.
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Rio Tinto stock jumps as Glencore mega-merger is shelved; what to watch next week

Rio Tinto stock jumps as Glencore mega-merger is shelved; what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Rio Tinto’s U.S. shares closed up 2.5% at $93.37 Friday after the company ruled out a merger with Glencore, triggering a six-month “no-bid” lockout under UK takeover rules. Both companies cited disagreements over valuation. Attention now turns to Rio’s Feb. 19 results and iron ore prices, which fell below $100 a tonne amid weak Chinese demand.
iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

7 February 2026
iFAST shares fell 3.2% to S$9.64 in heavy trading Friday, closing near the day’s low as investors awaited FY2025 results due Feb. 12. The stock is about 13% below its 52-week high. iFAST recently agreed to buy a 30% stake in Financial Alliance for S$19.6 million, pending regulatory approval. Assets under administration stood at S$30.62 billion as of Sept. 30.
Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

7 February 2026
Sembcorp shares closed at S$6.05 on Friday, down 0.33%, as Singapore’s STI dropped 0.8%. Shareholders approved the A$6.5 billion Alinta Energy takeover on Jan 30, but the deal still faces regulatory and closing conditions. Sembcorp will release FY2025 results on Feb 25 before market open. Trading volume reached about 4.3 million shares.
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