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Investing News 29 January 2026

Abbott stock slides after CEO’s $2 million buy hits SEC filing — what investors watch next

Abbott stock slides after CEO’s $2 million buy hits SEC filing — what investors watch next

Abbott shares fell 2.1% to $106.05 Wednesday after CEO Robert Ford bought about $2 million in stock through a family trust, according to an SEC filing. The stock has dropped 12% in five sessions following a disappointing earnings report and a price target cut by Argus. Investors are watching for updates at major medical conferences starting Jan. 29 in New Orleans.
29 January 2026
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Exxon stock price near $138 as oil rallies; traders brace for XOM earnings Friday

Exxon stock price near $138 as oil rallies; traders brace for XOM earnings Friday

Exxon Mobil shares closed up 0.5% at $137.58 as Brent and U.S. crude hit four-month highs on supply concerns and Middle East tensions. Exxon launched a commercial carbon capture project with CF Industries in Louisiana and expanded hybrid-technology ties with China’s BYD. The company reports earnings Jan. 30, with investors watching for updates on margins and capital spending.
29 January 2026
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Boeing stock slips after earnings windfall as cash-flow pressure returns

Boeing stock slips after earnings windfall as cash-flow pressure returns

Boeing shares fell 1.2% to $241.59 Wednesday and were little changed after hours, following a quarter marked by a $10.6 billion asset sale and continued losses in its main divisions. The company secured FAA approval for 737-10 certification flight testing and advanced the 777X program, while 787 production increased. Boeing ended 2025 with a record $682 billion backlog. Investors remain focused on certification and cost risks.
29 January 2026
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ServiceNow stock drops after hours as earnings beat meets buyout hangover

ServiceNow stock drops after hours as earnings beat meets buyout hangover

ServiceNow shares fell 6% after hours Wednesday, closing at $121.49 following its quarterly report and 2026 outlook. The company forecast 2026 subscription revenue above Wall Street estimates and approved a $5 billion share buyback. Quarterly subscription revenue rose 21% to $3.466 billion. Investors focused on AI partnerships and returns from recent acquisitions.
29 January 2026
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Visa stock price ticks up after Redburn upgrade, with earnings next

Visa stock price ticks up after Redburn upgrade, with earnings next

Visa shares rose 0.5% to $326.98 in after-hours trading Wednesday after Rothschild & Co Redburn upgraded the stock to Buy with a $385 target. Cantor Fitzgerald began coverage with a Buy rating and set a $400 target. Investors are watching for Thursday’s earnings call. Visa also released survey data showing 55% of U.S. respondents are considering AI tools to plan winter trips.
29 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock rises after Mizuho upgrade lifts $370 target and shifts focus to chip spending

Applied Materials stock rises after Mizuho upgrade lifts $370 target and shifts focus to chip spending

Applied Materials shares closed up 1.3% at $336.75 in after-hours trading Wednesday after Mizuho upgraded the stock to Outperform and raised its price target to $370. The move follows a two-day gain of over 5%. Mizuho cited accelerating wafer fab equipment spending forecasts, with global growth seen at 13% in 2026. Investors await Applied’s Feb. 12 results for signs of a chip equipment rebound.
29 January 2026
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Texas Instruments stock jumps nearly 10% after upbeat forecast; what TXN investors watch next

Texas Instruments stock jumps nearly 10% after upbeat forecast; what TXN investors watch next

Texas Instruments shares jumped nearly 10% to $216.17 in after-hours trading Wednesday after the company forecast first-quarter revenue and profit above Wall Street estimates. Data-center revenue surged 70% in the December quarter, prompting TI to begin reporting that segment separately. Fourth-quarter revenue reached $4.42 billion with net income of $1.16 billion. The company expects sequential revenue growth from Q4 to Q1.
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Lam Research stock rises after earnings beat, upbeat outlook; traders eye Thursday open

Lam Research stock rises after earnings beat, upbeat outlook; traders eye Thursday open

Lam Research shares rose after hours Wednesday as the company forecast March-quarter revenue of about $5.7 billion, above Wall Street estimates. December-quarter revenue reached $5.34 billion, with adjusted earnings of $1.27 per share. CEO Tim Archer cited strong AI and chip demand. Investors remain alert to export controls and factory expansion risks.
29 January 2026
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AMD stock price: After-hours uptick as AI-chip rally rolls on ahead of Feb. 3 earnings

AMD stock price: After-hours uptick as AI-chip rally rolls on ahead of Feb. 3 earnings

AMD shares rose 0.3% to $252.74 in after-hours trading Wednesday, while Nvidia gained 1.6% and Intel jumped 11%. Chip stocks rallied after China approved ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent to buy over 400,000 Nvidia H200 AI chips, signaling strong AI data-center demand. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index climbed 1.7%. Investors await AMD’s earnings on Feb. 3 for further signals on sector momentum.
29 January 2026
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UnitedHealth stock rebounds after rout; Medicare Advantage rates set the next test

UnitedHealth stock rebounds after rout; Medicare Advantage rates set the next test

UnitedHealth shares rose 4% to $294.02 Wednesday, rebounding after a 19% plunge Tuesday triggered by a weak 2026 outlook and a Medicare Advantage payment proposal. The company reported fourth-quarter net earnings of $0.01 per share, including a $1.6 billion cyberattack charge. Investors await Washington’s final 2027 Medicare rate decision, due by April 6.
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Stock Market Today

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

7 February 2026
Meta shares dropped 1.3% to $661.46 on Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $135 billion, raising investor concerns over cash flow. Meta reported Q4 revenue of $59.89 billion, up 24% year-over-year, with ad impressions rising 18%. Analysts remain divided on whether AI-driven ad gains can offset the steep spending ramp.
IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

7 February 2026
IAG shares rose 4.33% to 438.50 pence Friday, near their 52-week high, ahead of full-year results due later this month. The company reported 162,073,135 treasury shares and total voting rights of 4,565,128,012. Brent crude fell 2.2% Thursday to $67.93 a barrel. South Europe Ground Services logged 712,340 operations in 2025 and seeks approval to operate in Portugal.
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