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Investment Analysis News 31 January 2026 - 1 February 2026

Monolithic Power Systems stock price slides 5% before earnings week — what to know next

Monolithic Power Systems stock price slides 5% before earnings week — what to know next

Monolithic Power Systems shares fell 4.9% to $1,124.15 at Friday’s close, a day after hitting a new 52-week high. The drop followed a volatile session as markets reacted to Kevin Warsh’s Fed nomination and new inflation data. Investors now await MPWR’s earnings report after the close on Feb. 5, with a Q&A set for 5 p.m. ET.
1 February 2026
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NXP stock slides into earnings week after 3% drop — what to watch for NXPI next

NXP stock slides into earnings week after 3% drop — what to watch for NXPI next

NXP Semiconductors shares fell 3.2% to $226.14 on Friday, underperforming other chip stocks as the sector slid after KLA’s sharp drop. Trading volume spiked ahead of NXP’s earnings report, due after the market closes Monday. A U.S. government shutdown began early Saturday, raising uncertainty around upcoming economic data.
1 February 2026
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Qualcomm stock price ends week lower — what to watch before QCOM’s Feb. 4 earnings call

Qualcomm stock price ends week lower — what to watch before QCOM’s Feb. 4 earnings call

Qualcomm shares closed down 0.41% at $151.59 Friday, slipping further to $151.44 after hours. The company will report fiscal first-quarter earnings on Feb. 4, with Wall Street expecting EPS of $3.37 and revenue near $12.23 billion. Investors await jobs data and Fed commentary next week, which could affect chip stocks.
1 February 2026
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KLA stock price slides 15% after earnings beat — what Wall Street is watching next week

KLA stock price slides 15% after earnings beat — what Wall Street is watching next week

KLA shares plunged 15.2% Friday to $1,427.94 after its quarterly report, despite beating estimates and raising guidance. The drop outpaced the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index’s 3.9% fall. Investors focused on the company’s outlook and risks tied to China. Trading volume reached 2.79 million shares.
31 January 2026
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Disney stock (DIS) set for a volatile week as Bob Iger exit report lands before earnings

Disney stock (DIS) set for a volatile week as Bob Iger exit report lands before earnings

Disney shares closed at $112.80 Friday, up 1.1%, and edged higher after hours following reports CEO Bob Iger plans to step down early. The board is expected to vote on a successor next week. Disney will release quarterly earnings before the market opens Feb. 2. The company declined to comment on the leadership change.
31 January 2026
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Intel Corporation stock price drops 4.5% into the weekend — what could move INTC next

Intel Corporation stock price drops 4.5% into the weekend — what could move INTC next

Intel shares fell 4.5% Friday to $46.47 after a volatile week, as the company reported Q4 revenue down 4% to $13.7 billion and issued a weak Q1 outlook. The stock moved little after hours. Vanguard disclosed an 8.11% stake in Intel as of Dec. 31. U.S. stocks broadly declined after President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh for Fed chair and December producer prices rose more than expected.
31 January 2026
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PetroChina A shares rise on Dalian refinery restart report — what matters before Monday

PetroChina A shares rise on Dalian refinery restart report — what matters before Monday

PetroChina’s Class A shares closed up 1.2% at 11.02 yuan in Shanghai Friday after reports that CNPC plans to restart a 200,000-barrel-per-day unit at its Dalian refinery to process discounted Russian crude. The move awaits regulatory approval. The Shanghai index fell about 1%. Investors are watching OPEC+’s Sunday meeting and fresh China economic data next week.
31 January 2026
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Oil stock prices in focus: Exxon, Chevron earnings land as crude holds near highs ahead of OPEC+

Oil stock prices in focus: Exxon, Chevron earnings land as crude holds near highs ahead of OPEC+

Brent crude closed at $70.69 a barrel Friday, with U.S. West Texas Intermediate at $65.21, as traders eyed rising U.S.-Iran tensions and new Iran-related sanctions. Exxon Mobil posted adjusted Q4 earnings of $1.71 per share and Chevron reported $1.52, both beating estimates. A Reuters poll forecasts weaker oil prices in 2026 despite current strength, with Brent averaging $62.02 a barrel.
31 January 2026
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Johnson & Johnson stock: Talc-court twist and EU drug nod set up next week

Johnson & Johnson stock: Talc-court twist and EU drug nod set up next week

Johnson & Johnson shares slipped 3 cents to $227.25 Friday after a U.S. judge dismissed a fraud lawsuit over its talc bankruptcy strategy. The European Medicines Agency’s drug panel recommended expanding J&J’s AKEEGA use for certain prostate cancer patients. Investors await Monday’s trading for signs of shifts in sentiment on litigation and drug approvals.
31 January 2026
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Visa stock price slides after earnings beat as cross-border slowdown and costs test bulls

Visa stock price slides after earnings beat as cross-border slowdown and costs test bulls

Visa shares fell 3% to $321.83 Friday despite beating quarterly profit and revenue forecasts. Net revenue rose 15% to $10.9 billion, but operating expenses jumped 27% after a $707 million litigation charge. Cross-border volume growth slowed to 12%. Visa repurchased $3.8 billion in shares and raised its expense outlook for the next quarter.
31 January 2026
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Google stock (GOOG) holds steady as Alphabet heads into earnings week with AI capex in focus

Google stock (GOOG) holds steady as Alphabet heads into earnings week with AI capex in focus

Alphabet Class C shares closed at $338.64 Friday, slipping to $338.53 after hours. Google launched “Project Genie,” an AI tool for creating interactive worlds, triggering sharp declines in videogame stocks. A federal judge rejected over $2 billion in new privacy penalties against Google. Investors await next week’s earnings and updates on AI spending.
31 January 2026
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Gold.com stock slides after gold’s historic reversal; earnings on deck next week

Gold.com stock slides after gold’s historic reversal; earnings on deck next week

Gold.com shares fell 3.1% to $51.85 Friday, then rose 1.3% after hours, following sharp swings in bullion prices after President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh as Fed chair. The company, formerly A-Mark Precious Metals, reports quarterly results Feb. 5. Canada’s gold sector dropped 11.8% as spot gold slid and the dollar strengthened. Analysts cited Warsh’s nomination as a bearish signal for gold.
31 January 2026
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Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

7 February 2026
Vodafone shares rose 1.47% to 110.60p Friday, recovering part of Thursday’s 4.68% drop after a Q3 update. Group revenue climbed 6.5% to €10.5 billion, but Germany’s 0.7% service revenue growth missed some forecasts. Vodafone launched a new €500 million buyback tranche, bringing total buybacks since May to €3.5 billion. Investors remain focused on Germany’s pace and cash flow execution.
NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

7 February 2026
NatWest shares closed up 1.45% at 659.4 pence Friday, buoyed by a buyback of 797,428 shares and a new digital mortgage deal with Rightmove. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% but signaled possible cuts, with markets pricing in two reductions for 2026. NatWest plans to expand its Accelerator community to 50,000 members by 2026. Annual results are due Feb. 13.
Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Unilever shares closed flat at 5,250p in London Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.6% gain. The company issued 4.2 million new shares for employee plans, bringing total shares to over 2.18 billion. Investors await Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 12, with analyst consensus pointing to 3.9% Q4 sales growth. Unilever’s U.S. ADR rose 0.8% to $72.12.
BP share price near 52-week high ahead of Feb 10 earnings as buyback runs on

BP share price near 52-week high ahead of Feb 10 earnings as buyback runs on

7 February 2026
BP shares closed up 1.9% at 478 pence Friday, just below a 52-week high, as the company continued buybacks ahead of next week’s results. BP repurchased 2.789 million shares on February 6. Oil prices firmed on geopolitical risk, with Brent at $68.05 a barrel, but sector outlook remains uncertain. Investors await BP’s earnings and dividend decision due Tuesday.
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