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NASDAQ:META 28 January 2026 - 29 January 2026

U.S. stock indexes showed mixed performance, with blue-chip stocks like those in the Dow rising slightly while tech-heavy indexes such as the Nasdaq declined. The S&P 500 lost 0.48% and the Nasdaq dropped 1.41%, weighed down by significant losses in Alphabet, which fell about 5.5%-6%. Other major tech companies including Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft also saw declines, reflecting investor concerns. Meanwhile, gains in companies like Caterpillar and Visa helped the Dow finish higher. In after-hours trading, index ETFs remained mostly flat, with the Invesco QQQ Trust and SPDR S&P 500 ETF dipping slightly and the Dow ETF inching up. In corporate news, Meta is transferring control of WhatsApp to CRED founder Kunal Shah as Meta becomes a minority investor in the Indian fintech, which is raising about $900 million at a $4.5 billion valuation. In the AI and cloud sector, CoreWeave is set to join the Nasdaq-100, following a strong week for its shares. Creator marketing is becoming a major part of U.S. media budgets, with ad spending projected to reach $44 billion in 2026. Recent trading also saw SpaceX shares rise on record options demand and index buying speculation, while Meta’s stock has been volatile amid leadership changes and ongoing concerns about the costs of its AI initiatives.
Dow Jones today: DJIA edges up as Microsoft tumbles; Apple iPhone demand “staggering” after bell

Dow Jones today: DJIA edges up as Microsoft tumbles; Apple iPhone demand “staggering” after bell

The Dow closed up 0.11% to 49,071.56, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell, pressured by a 10% plunge in Microsoft shares after its cloud update. Apple beat estimates after the bell, with iPhone revenue at $85.27 billion and China sales up 38%. Oil prices jumped over 3% on supply concerns. New jobless claims dropped to 209,000.
29 January 2026
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Meta stock jumps nearly 11% as Wall Street sizes up $135 billion AI spending plan

Meta stock jumps nearly 11% as Wall Street sizes up $135 billion AI spending plan

Meta shares jumped 10.7% after the company posted fourth-quarter revenue of $59.89 billion, up 24%, and issued a strong first-quarter outlook. The company forecast 2026 expenses of $162–169 billion and capital spending of $115–135 billion. Advertising revenue rose 24% to $58.14 billion. Meta warned of higher costs tied to data centers and AI, pressuring margins.
29 January 2026
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Nebius (NBIS) stock price drops 7% as Microsoft-led tech rout hits AI cloud names

Nebius (NBIS) stock price drops 7% as Microsoft-led tech rout hits AI cloud names

Nebius shares fell 7.4% to $93.01 Thursday, reversing an early rally as investors weighed Microsoft’s rising AI costs and Meta’s larger capex plans, which include Nebius as a cloud partner. The stock traded between $91.24 and $100.80. Selling spread to other AI-linked stocks, with CoreWeave down 8.6%. Markets await Apple’s earnings for further signals on tech and AI investment.
29 January 2026
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Meta stock jumps nearly 10% after earnings, even with $135 billion AI spending plan

Meta stock jumps nearly 10% after earnings, even with $135 billion AI spending plan

Meta shares surged 10% to $735.36 Thursday after reporting a 24% jump in Q4 revenue to $59.89 billion, fueled by strong ad sales. The company forecast 2026 capital expenditures of $115–$135 billion, far above 2025 levels, to support AI expansion. Investors weighed the results against rising costs and legal risks. Meta also warned of regulatory challenges in its SEC filing.
29 January 2026
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Oklo stock price drops 9% as nuclear trade cools; DOE deadline is the next tell

Oklo stock price drops 9% as nuclear trade cools; DOE deadline is the next tell

Oklo Inc shares fell 9.3% to $85.59 Thursday, reversing gains after a surge on a new Buy rating and $138 price target from Texas Capital Securities. The drop hit peers, with NuScale Power down 8%. Oklo recently finalized a land deal with Meta for a 1.2-gigawatt nuclear campus in Ohio. The Energy Department on Wednesday sought state input on sites for “Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses.”
29 January 2026
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Microsoft stock dives 12% on AI spending jitters as Meta jumps — AI stocks split today

Microsoft stock dives 12% on AI spending jitters as Meta jumps — AI stocks split today

Microsoft shares fell nearly 12% after cloud growth and AI spending figures disappointed, dragging down other AI stocks. Meta jumped about 10% on strong ad sales and a higher 2026 capex forecast. Nvidia slipped 0.6%, Amazon lost 1.6%, and Apple was flat ahead of its earnings report. Traders are also watching reported OpenAI funding talks involving Microsoft, Nvidia, and Amazon.
29 January 2026
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Dow Jones slips as Microsoft earnings jolt the AI trade; Apple results loom

Dow Jones slips as Microsoft earnings jolt the AI trade; Apple results loom

By 1:31 p.m. EST, the Dow Jones Industrial Average had dropped 143.74 points to 48,871.86, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell 0.73% and 1.46%. Microsoft plunged 12.2% after weak cloud revenue, pulling the Dow lower. Oil prices rose over 2% amid concerns about a possible U.S. strike on Iran. Apple is set to report its strongest iPhone sales growth in four years after the bell.
29 January 2026
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Corning (GLW) stock slips as Meta deal rally cools; traders hunt the next catalyst

Corning (GLW) stock slips as Meta deal rally cools; traders hunt the next catalyst

Corning shares fell 2% to $102.18 by midday Thursday after sharp swings earlier in the week. The stock surged to $113.99 Tuesday following a supply deal with Meta Platforms worth up to $6 billion, then slid 5% Wednesday. Corning reported Q4 core sales of $4.41 billion, up 14% year-over-year, and forecast Q1 core sales above analyst estimates. Investors are watching for details on Meta order timing and margins.
29 January 2026
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Microsoft stock dives as AI spending bites; Nvidia steady, Meta jumps in split AI trade

Microsoft stock dives as AI spending bites; Nvidia steady, Meta jumps in split AI trade

Microsoft fell 10.7% to $429.87 after reporting record AI spending and slower cloud growth, triggering a broader dip among AI stocks. Meta rose 7.9% on a higher 2026 capex forecast, betting ad revenue will fund its AI push. Reports surfaced that Big Tech could invest up to $60 billion more in OpenAI, intensifying scrutiny of AI costs.
29 January 2026
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Meta stock jumps about 9% as Zuckerberg bets big on “superintelligence” spending

Meta stock jumps about 9% as Zuckerberg bets big on “superintelligence” spending

Meta shares rose 9.3% to $731.18 in early U.S. trading after reporting Q4 revenue up 24% to $59.89 billion and issuing a strong revenue forecast. The company raised its 2026 capital spending target to as much as $135 billion, citing major investments in AI. Costs jumped 40%, cutting operating margin to 41%. Meta projects full-year 2026 expenses up to $169 billion, warning of legal and regulatory risks.
29 January 2026
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US stock market today: S&P 500 futures rise as Meta surges, Microsoft drops ahead of Apple earnings

US stock market today: S&P 500 futures rise as Meta surges, Microsoft drops ahead of Apple earnings

S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures rose early Thursday as Meta jumped 7.9% and Tesla gained 2.9% after earnings, while Microsoft fell 6.4%. Rare-earth miners dropped on reports the Trump administration may pull back mineral price supports. The S&P 500 closed Wednesday at 6,978.03 after briefly topping 7,000, while the Fed held rates steady and gave little guidance on cuts.
29 January 2026
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Meta stock price jumps after earnings — but $135 billion AI capex is the new battleground

Meta stock price jumps after earnings — but $135 billion AI capex is the new battleground

Meta shares surged nearly 7% in early Frankfurt trading after the company reported a 24% jump in Q4 revenue to $59.89 billion and issued a strong Q1 forecast. Meta raised its 2026 capital expenditure guidance to $115–$135 billion, citing increased investment in AI infrastructure. Operating margin fell to 41% from 48% a year earlier. Investors weighed robust ad sales against rising costs and regulatory pressures.
29 January 2026
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Dow Jones closes flat after Fed; Microsoft drops, IBM jumps in after-hours ahead of Apple earnings

Dow Jones closes flat after Fed; Microsoft drops, IBM jumps in after-hours ahead of Apple earnings

Microsoft fell nearly 4% after hours as AI capital spending jumped 66%. IBM rose 6% on strong revenue, Meta gained 4% after forecasting up to $135 billion in 2026 capex, and Tesla advanced 2% with a $2 billion xAI investment. The S&P 500 briefly topped 7,000. The Fed held rates steady at 3.50%-3.75%.
28 January 2026
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AI stocks swing after hours: Nvidia ticks up on China H200 nod as Microsoft, Meta and Tesla turn volatile

AI stocks swing after hours: Nvidia ticks up on China H200 nod as Microsoft, Meta and Tesla turn volatile

Nvidia rose 1.6% in after-hours trading after China approved H200 chip sales to ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent, sources said. Texas Instruments and Intel jumped nearly 10% and 11%, respectively, on strong data center demand. Microsoft, Meta, and Tesla shares fluctuated after earnings, with Microsoft’s cloud spending up sharply. The S&P 500 slipped 0.01% after the Fed held rates steady.
28 January 2026
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Meta’s $135B AI Spending Forecast Overshadows a Strong Q4 Beat at Facebook Parent

Meta’s $135B AI Spending Forecast Overshadows a Strong Q4 Beat at Facebook Parent

Meta projected 2026 capital spending of $115 billion to $135 billion, up sharply from $72.2 billion in 2025, as it expands AI infrastructure. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 24% to $59.9 billion, with diluted EPS at $8.88. Shares dipped in after-hours trading. Reality Labs revenue fell 12% to $955 million, with operating losses widening to $6.02 billion.
28 January 2026
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Corning stock slides as traders digest Q1 outlook and Meta’s $6 billion fiber deal

Corning stock slides as traders digest Q1 outlook and Meta’s $6 billion fiber deal

Corning shares fell 3.2% to $106.18 by late morning Wednesday after volatile trading. The company reported fourth-quarter core sales up 14% to $4.41 billion and expects first-quarter core sales of $4.2–$4.3 billion, above estimates. Corning and Meta announced a U.S. data-center supply deal worth up to $6 billion, driving expansion in North Carolina.
28 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: Dow hovers near 49,000 as Fed decision and mega-cap earnings loom

Dow Jones today: Dow hovers near 49,000 as Fed decision and mega-cap earnings loom

The Dow Jones hovered near 49,000 Wednesday morning, dipping 3.56 points to 48,999.85 as UnitedHealth’s sharp fall continued to weigh on the index. The S&P 500 briefly topped 7,000, boosted by chip stocks after upbeat results from ASML and SK Hynix. The Federal Reserve’s policy decision is due at 2 p.m. EST. Meta, Microsoft, Tesla, and IBM report earnings after the bell.
28 January 2026
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    June 22, 2026, 11:31 PM EDT. Hastings Technology Metals (ASX:HAS) shares rose 1.54% to AUD 0.33 following a $1.0 million strategic investment from Malaysian miner Malaco Mining Sdn. Bhd. The placement issued approximately 2.74 million shares at AUD 0.365 each, supporting Hastings' rare earth projects in Australia and Thailand. Rare earth elements are vital for electric vehicles, renewable energy, and electronics. Malaco's expertise in mineral exploration and rare earth processing enhances Hastings' balance sheet and potential collaboration opportunities. Hastings' shares have gained 26.92% over the past year, reflecting investor interest in rare earths amid growing global demand.

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