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Colgate-Palmolive stock price jumps 5% after earnings beat and upbeat 2026 sales forecast

Colgate-Palmolive stock price jumps 5% after earnings beat and upbeat 2026 sales forecast

New York, January 30, 2026, 15:40 EST — Trading in the regular session. Colgate-Palmolive shares climbed 5.2% to $89.70 in Friday afternoon trading, following the release of its fourth-quarter results and a new sales forecast for 2026. The update comes as consumer staples firms ramp up branding and promotions to hold onto volume. Colgate noted stable demand for essentials across…
Joby Aviation stock drops again as $1.2 billion capital raise puts dilution back in focus

Joby Aviation stock drops again as $1.2 billion capital raise puts dilution back in focus

New York, Jan 30, 2026, 14:49 EST — Regular session Shares of Joby Aviation dropped 4.8% to $10.61 in Friday afternoon trading, as the electric air-taxi company announced plans to raise new capital, pushing the stock further down. The company announced it priced an upsized offering of shares and convertible notes aiming to raise around $1.2 billion in gross proceeds,…
Southwest Airlines stock slips as LUV cools off after 18.7% surge on profit forecast

Southwest Airlines stock slips as LUV cools off after 18.7% surge on profit forecast

New York, Jan 30, 2026, 14:50 EST — Regular session. Shares of Southwest Airlines Co slipped 1.1% to $47.99 in Friday afternoon trading, retreating after Thursday’s strong rally. Investors seemed to be digesting how much of the recent upbeat sentiment is already baked into the stock price. The retreat comes after Thursday’s 18.7% surge, driven by the carrier’s upgraded annual…
GE Aerospace stock jumps nearly 3% after fresh 10‑K hints at segment recast

GE Aerospace stock jumps nearly 3% after fresh 10‑K hints at segment recast

New York, January 30, 2026, 14:25 EST — Regular session GE Aerospace shares climbed 2.9% to $307.46 in Friday afternoon trading, hitting a session peak of $307.50 even as the broader market dipped. The stock fluctuated between $296.00 and $307.50, closing $8.60 higher than Thursday, on roughly 3.6 million shares traded. This shift is crucial as investors scramble to determine…
TTM Technologies stock jumps as Raytheon’s $200 million deal and S&P MidCap 400 move stir buying

TTM Technologies stock jumps as Raytheon’s $200 million deal and S&P MidCap 400 move stir buying

New York, January 30, 2026, 14:04 EST — Regular session TTM Technologies shares rose 3.7% to $100.03 Friday afternoon, bouncing back after an initial drop as investors reacted to new defense-contract news and picked up shares linked to index activity. The stock swung between $95.06 and $103.36, with roughly 1.8 million shares changing hands. Timing is crucial. A multi-year defense…
Liberty Broadband stock jumps as Charter earnings ease broadband subscriber fears

Liberty Broadband stock jumps as Charter earnings ease broadband subscriber fears

NEW YORK, Jan 30, 2026, 13:22 EST — Regular session Shares of Liberty Broadband Corp (LBRDA) climbed roughly 6% on Friday, largely tracking Charter Communications following the cable company’s report of a less severe decline in broadband subscribers than anticipated. Liberty gained 6.1% to $47.25 by midday, after hitting an intraday high of $49.90, while Charter rose 6.3%. This shift…
Applied Optoelectronics stock jumps again as AAOI turns into a high-volatility AI optics trade

Applied Optoelectronics stock jumps again as AAOI turns into a high-volatility AI optics trade

NEW YORK, Jan 30, 2026, 13:05 EST — Regular session Applied Optoelectronics shares jumped 12.8% to $44.63 on Friday, after swinging between $37.95 and $48.03 in heavy trade. The stock’s session high matched its 52-week high, and volume topped 8 million shares versus a roughly 3 million-share average. The sharp move keeps AAOI on momentum radars as traders crowd into…
Lockheed Martin stock price climbs again as THAAD ramp and 2026 outlook stay in focus

Lockheed Martin stock price climbs again as THAAD ramp and 2026 outlook stay in focus

New York, Jan 30, 2026, 12:57 PM EST — Regular session Lockheed Martin shares climbed 1.2% to $629.97 on Friday, building on a big gain after the defense giant forecast stronger results for 2026 and announced plans to ramp up missile production. The stock surged 4.23% on Thursday, closing at $622.51 and hitting a fresh 52-week high on heavy volume,…
GE Vernova stock price rises as GEV lifts 2026 outlook, but wind delays keep traders wary

GE Vernova stock price rises as GEV lifts 2026 outlook, but wind delays keep traders wary

New York, Jan 30, 2026, 12:31 ET — Regular session Shares of GE Vernova Inc edged up 0.9% to $723.87 on Friday, after fluctuating between $698.64 and $752.00 earlier in the session. Investors mulled over the company’s updated outlook alongside fresh remarks on its wind division. This move is significant since GE Vernova occupies a key spot amid a frantic…
IREN stock price slides as bitcoin drops; Feb. 5 earnings now the next test

IREN stock price slides as bitcoin drops; Feb. 5 earnings now the next test

New York, January 30, 2026, 12:17 EST — Regular session IREN stock dropped 8.5% to $54.73 by midday Friday, slipping $5.11 from Thursday’s close. Bitcoin’s decline hit crypto-related stocks hard as traders pulled back. The shares started the day at $58.39, briefly climbed to $59.35, then slid down to $54.68 on roughly 21.7 million shares traded. The stock swung sharply…
Carvana stock drops again as Gotham short-seller report keeps CVNA under pressure ahead of Feb. 18 earnings

Carvana stock drops again as Gotham short-seller report keeps CVNA under pressure ahead of Feb. 18 earnings

New York, January 30, 2026, 12:09 (EST) — Regular session Carvana Co shares dropped 4.4% to $408.46 by midday Friday, extending the online used-car seller’s rocky run this week. Earlier, the stock bounced between $401.77 and $427.77 during the session. The pullback is notable because Carvana has ridden momentum since its turnaround and only joined the S&P 500 in late…
Caterpillar stock slips in midday trade as tariffs bite, data-center demand stays in focus

Caterpillar stock slips in midday trade as tariffs bite, data-center demand stays in focus

New York, January 30, 2026, 12:08 PM EST — Regular session Caterpillar’s (CAT.N) shares slipped 1.1% to $658.00 in midday trading Friday, following a close of $665.24 on Thursday. During the session, the stock fluctuated between $653.03 and $677.47. The announcement followed Caterpillar Inc’s report of $19.1 billion in fourth-quarter sales and an adjusted profit of $5.16 per share. CEO…

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  • Stocks Fall as Chip and Mining Shares Weaken; Fed Chair Nomination Sparks Market Jitters
    January 31, 2026, 3:17 AM EST. Major U.S. stock indexes closed lower on Friday, with the S&P 500 down 0.43%, Dow Jones Industrials 0.36%, and Nasdaq 100 falling 1.28%. The market reacted to President Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chair, signaling a more hawkish stance on interest rates. The 10-year Treasury yield rose, while gold prices dropped to a 1.5-week low amid long liquidation in precious metals and mining stocks. Producer Price Index data for December exceeded expectations, intensifying concerns about inflation. Mixed Fed comments highlighted uncertainty about future monetary policy. Meanwhile, a tentative deal in Congress aims to prevent a government shutdown, providing some relief. The complexity of these events underpinned Friday's cautious market sentiment heading into Q4 earnings season.
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