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

Shares of Meta Platforms jumped nearly 7% in early Frankfurt trading Thursday, following the company’s forecast of first-quarter revenue that outpaced Wall Street estimates. The Facebook and Instagram parent also boosted its 2026 capital spending plan to accelerate investment in artificial intelligence.

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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 dropped nearly 4% in after-hours Wednesday as its AI-driven push sent quarterly capital spending soaring 66% on data centers and chips. IBM jumped roughly 6% after beating fourth-quarter revenue forecasts. Meta climbed close to 4% following its forecast of $115 billion to $135 billion in capex for 2026. Tesla gained about 2%, announcing a roughly $2 billion investment in Elon Musk’s xAI.
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 forecast annual capital spending of $115 billion to $135 billion in 2026 on Wednesday, stepping up its push into artificial intelligence and putting a fresh spotlight on costs even after it beat Wall Street expectations for the holiday quarter. Shares were slightly lower in extended trading. https://investor.atmeta.com/investor-news/press-release-details/2026/Meta-Reports-Fourth-Quarter-and-Full-Year-2025-Results/default.aspx
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 Industrial Average held steady on Wednesday morning, lingering near 49,000 as traders eyed the Federal Reserve and a flurry of late-day earnings reports from major companies. By 10:26 a.m. EST, the blue-chip index dipped 3.56 points, or 0.01%, to 48,999.85. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 inched up 0.16%, and the Nasdaq climbed 0.39%.
28 January 2026
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Wall Street’s Fed Day: US stock futures rise as traders eye today’s economic calendar and Big Tech earnings

Wall Street’s Fed Day: US stock futures rise as traders eye today’s economic calendar and Big Tech earnings

U.S. stock index futures ticked higher early Wednesday, with chipmakers pushing the gains as traders braced for a Federal Reserve announcement and a packed earnings calendar. By 5:40 a.m. ET, S&P 500 E-minis were up 0.36%, Nasdaq 100 E-minis climbed 0.9%, and Dow E-minis inched 0.06% higher. Nvidia added 1.7%, Intel jumped 6.6%, and Seagate surged 11.3%. Texas Instruments also rose after delivering a strong outlook.
28 January 2026
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AI stocks are moving before the bell: Nvidia rises as Microsoft, Meta earnings loom

AI stocks are moving before the bell: Nvidia rises as Microsoft, Meta earnings loom

AI stocks edged up in premarket trading Wednesday, with chipmakers leading the charge. Nvidia climbed 1.7%, while Intel surged 6.6%. Both Micron and Microchip Technology also posted gains exceeding 5%. Wall Street braces for a packed day featuring Big Tech earnings and a Federal Reserve announcement. https://www.reuters.com/business/us-stock-index-futures-rise-wall-street-braces-big-tech-earnings-2026-01-28/
28 January 2026
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Corning stock (GLW) jumps 16% on Meta’s up to $6 billion fiber deal ahead of earnings

Corning stock (GLW) jumps 16% on Meta’s up to $6 billion fiber deal ahead of earnings

Shares of Corning Incorporated surged Tuesday following news of a multiyear supply deal with Meta Platforms for fiber-optic cables and connectivity equipment serving AI data centers. The stock climbed 15.6% to $109.74 in after-hours trading, reaching an intraday peak of $113.70. After-hours trades occur after the market closes at 4 p.m.
28 January 2026
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Meta stock jumps on $6 billion Corning AI cable deal as earnings loom

Meta stock jumps on $6 billion Corning AI cable deal as earnings loom

Meta Platforms jumped about 2% to $672.36 early Tuesday after the Facebook parent struck a deal to pay Corning up to $6 billion for fiber-optic cables that will support AI data centers. Corning plans to ramp up production at its Hickory, North Carolina plant, where Meta will be a key customer. CNBC reported the contract payments extend through 2030. “Together with Meta, we’re strengthening domestic supply chains,” said Corning CEO Wendell Weeks.
27 January 2026
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Meta stock pops on a fresh $900 bull call as earnings near — here’s what investors are watching

Meta stock pops on a fresh $900 bull call as earnings near — here’s what investors are watching

Meta Platforms shares jumped about 2% on Monday after Rothschild & Co Redburn upgraded the stock to “buy,” lifting its price target from $740 to $900 ahead of the quarterly report. That new target suggests roughly 37% upside from Monday’s close at $658.76. Analyst James Cordwell highlighted Meta’s AI-powered advertising “demand machine,” saying it can continue to grab share in non-search ads — those sold outside search engines — even as capital spending is expected to hit $117 billion by 2026.
27 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: Apple, Cisco lift the index as Fed decision and Big Tech earnings loom

Dow Jones today: Apple, Cisco lift the index as Fed decision and Big Tech earnings loom

The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 304.08 points, or 0.62%, to 49,402.79 by Monday afternoon. Apple and Cisco Systems led the gains. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite each advanced roughly 0.6%. Gold and silver futures remained elevated following another strong rally, while the dollar index edged lower.
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