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Investing News 30 January 2026

Verizon stock jumps nearly 10% on earnings, buyback plan and 2026 cash outlook

Verizon stock jumps nearly 10% on earnings, buyback plan and 2026 cash outlook

NEW YORK, Jan 30, 2026, 13:36 EST — Regular session Shares of Verizon Communications climbed 9.8% to $43.73 Friday afternoon, recovering from a low of $39.70 earlier in the session. Verizon reported adding 616,000 postpaid phone subscribers in the fourth quarter, with adjusted earnings hitting $1.09 per share on $36.4 billion in revenue. Net additions also included 372,000 broadband connections.…
Natural gas spikes as Freeport LNG restarts: Henry Hub jumps above $4 and UNG leaps

Natural gas spikes as Freeport LNG restarts: Henry Hub jumps above $4 and UNG leaps

New York, Jan 30, 2026, 13:37 EST — Regular session U.S. natural gas futures surged Friday, adding to a volatile week as supply to liquefied natural gas export terminals started to bounce back and traders weighed what follows the recent deep freeze. By 12:45 p.m. ET, March NYMEX gas climbed 41.7 cents, or 10.6%, to $4.335 per million British thermal…
Verizon stock jumps nearly 10% as $25B buyback and 2026 outlook lift shares

Verizon stock jumps nearly 10% as $25B buyback and 2026 outlook lift shares

New York, Jan 30, 2026, 13:18 EST — Regular session Verizon Communications Inc shares surged Friday following an upgrade to its 2026 outlook and the announcement of a $25 billion share buyback program. The stock climbed 9.7% to $43.66, swinging between a low of $39.70 and a high of $43.98 during the session. This matters as Verizon aims to prove…
Boeing stock slides again despite Air India MAX order — what Wall Street is watching next

Boeing stock slides again despite Air India MAX order — what Wall Street is watching next

New York, Jan 30, 2026, 13:15 ET — Regular session Boeing shares fell again on Friday, down about 1.4% at $230.70 in midday trade, as a fresh aircraft order failed to steady sentiment. The broader market was also weaker, with the S&P 500 ETF down about 0.6%. The move matters because Boeing’s stock has been priced for a steadier operational…
CrowdStrike stock steadies near $445 after software selloff rattles investors

CrowdStrike stock steadies near $445 after software selloff rattles investors

New York, Jan 30, 2026, 12:50 EST — Regular session CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD) edged up 0.1% to $444.9 in midday trading Friday, after dipping to a session low of $436.9. Palo Alto Networks gained 0.5%, while Fortinet fell 0.8%. The modest move conceals a tough week for software stocks. A broad selloff on Thursday hit after SAP issued a…
Applied Materials stock slides as chip-tool selloff deepens; KLA tumble sets the tone

Applied Materials stock slides as chip-tool selloff deepens; KLA tumble sets the tone

New York, January 30, 2026, 12:31 PM EST — Regular session Applied Materials (AMAT) dropped 3.1% to $330.76 during midday trading Friday, deepening losses across chipmaking-tool shares. This shift is crucial as investors pin their hopes on earnings season to gauge wafer fabrication equipment spending — the capital chipmakers allocate for the machinery that crafts chips on silicon wafers. Spending…
Royal Caribbean stock drops nearly 8% after guidance surge — what RCL investors watch next

Royal Caribbean stock drops nearly 8% after guidance surge — what RCL investors watch next

New York, Jan 30, 2026, 12:22 (EST) — Regular session Shares of Royal Caribbean Group dropped roughly 7.8%, trading near $319 by midday Friday, down from a close of $345.98 the day before. Earlier, the stock fluctuated between $343 and $318.80. This move is significant as cruise operators navigate the “Wave” season—the winter booking window when brands roll out promotions…
IBM stock slides as traders weigh fresh earnings pop against 2026 execution test

IBM stock slides as traders weigh fresh earnings pop against 2026 execution test

New York, Jan 30, 2026, 11:38 (EST) — Regular session Shares of International Business Machines fell Friday, retreating after a sharp rally sparked by the company’s latest quarterly earnings. Investors moved past the initial upbeat results to focus on a tougher issue: whether IBM can maintain its software-driven growth through 2026. IBM slipped roughly 1.5% to $304.73 in late morning…
Mastercard stock is down today — what Wall Street is watching after earnings

Mastercard stock is down today — what Wall Street is watching after earnings

New York, Jan 30, 2026, 11:51 (EST) — Regular session Shares of Mastercard Incorporated dipped on Friday, retreating from the gains seen after its quarterly earnings. Payment stocks broadly pulled back, with Mastercard down roughly 1.2% to $537.26. Visa dropped about 2.6%, and American Express fell nearly 3.7%. Payments networks offer a quick snapshot of consumer spending, particularly in travel,…
Robinhood stock rises on report it could run new ‘Trump accounts’ for kids

Robinhood stock rises on report it could run new ‘Trump accounts’ for kids

New York, Jan 30, 2026, 12:00 ET — Regular session Shares of Robinhood Markets edged up roughly 1.4%, hitting $102.67 around midday Friday. This came after a report suggested the U.S. government might enlist the online broker to manage new “Trump accounts” designed for children. Coinbase shares slipped about 1.4%, while bitcoin dropped close to 2.6%, keeping crypto-related stocks under…
Freeport-McMoRan stock sinks as copper’s record rally snaps back — what traders watch next

Freeport-McMoRan stock sinks as copper’s record rally snaps back — what traders watch next

New York, Jan 30, 2026, 11:34 EST — Regular session Freeport-McMoRan shares fell about 7.1% Friday, sliding to $60.48 in late-morning trading in New York. Earlier in the session, the stock ranged from $59.40 up to $63.19. Copper grabbed headlines this week as miners tracked every twist. On Thursday, the London Metal Exchange benchmark copper surged 11%, reaching a record…
Lam Research stock price slips after big forecast as chip-tool shares pull back

Lam Research stock price slips after big forecast as chip-tool shares pull back

New York, January 30, 2026, 11:04 a.m. EST — Regular session Lam Research shares dropped 2.3% to $242.35 by mid-morning on Friday, after climbing earlier to $251.90. KLA slid roughly 11.7%, while Applied Materials lost around 2.2% as chip-equipment stocks cooled off. This week’s outlook from Lam shifted the mood for a group seen as a real-time gauge on chipmaking…
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  • Trump Family's Profiteering Raises Concerns at $4 Billion Mark
    January 31, 2026, 8:13 AM EST. An update reveals that Donald Trump and his family have profited over $4 billion by leveraging the presidential office, a substantial increase from the previous $3.4 billion reported in August 2025. They engaged in foreign mega-deals and launched multiple cryptocurrency ventures exploiting the President's status to attract investors. Ethics watchdogs underline this as unprecedented exploitation, contrasting with Trump's initial promise against perceived conflicts. Despite earlier skepticism about digital currencies, the family capitalized on crypto's growing appeal during the first year of his second term. This surge is drawing scrutiny over conflicts of interest and the influence of political power on financial gains.
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