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NASDAQ:META 20 January 2026 - 25 January 2026

Dow Jones falls again before Fed week as tariff talk flares and earnings pile up

Dow Jones falls again before Fed week as tariff talk flares and earnings pile up

The Dow fell 0.6% Friday to 49,098.71, down 0.5% for the week, as Goldman Sachs and Caterpillar led declines. Tech stocks rose, but Intel dropped sharply after a revenue warning. The Federal Reserve meets Jan. 27-28, with rates expected to hold steady. Trade tensions and a looming government funding fight add to market uncertainty.
25 January 2026
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Communication services stocks head into Fed week with Meta under UK probe — what moved XLC

Communication services stocks head into Fed week with Meta under UK probe — what moved XLC

The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC) closed at $116.96 Friday, up 0.6% after a volatile week. Meta rose 1.72% to $658.76, while Alphabet’s Class C shares slipped 0.73%. UK regulator Ofcom opened an investigation into Meta’s handling of WhatsApp for Business data. Intel shares plunged 17% after a weak forecast, weighing on tech sentiment.
24 January 2026
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Intel’s 17% slide puts tech stocks on notice ahead of Fed, Microsoft and Apple earnings

Intel’s 17% slide puts tech stocks on notice ahead of Fed, Microsoft and Apple earnings

Intel shares fell 17% Friday after a weak outlook, while the Nasdaq rose 0.28% on gains in Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, and Nvidia. The S&P 500 was flat; the Dow dropped 0.58%. Microsoft, Meta, Tesla, and Apple report earnings January 28–29. The Federal Reserve meets January 27–28, with a policy statement due Wednesday.
24 January 2026
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Data center stocks brace for a “show-me” week as Intel flags AI chip bottlenecks

Data center stocks brace for a “show-me” week as Intel flags AI chip bottlenecks

Vertiv rose 0.8% to $182.49 Friday, while Equinix slipped 0.1% and Digital Realty edged up 0.3%. The S&P 500 ended flat as the Dow fell 0.58% and the Nasdaq gained 0.28%. Intel missed demand for AI server chips and lowered its outlook. Amazon is planning new layoffs at AWS and other units next week, Reuters reported.
24 January 2026
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Big Tech stocks brace for earnings week as Microsoft jumps and Nvidia firms on China chip signal

Big Tech stocks brace for earnings week as Microsoft jumps and Nvidia firms on China chip signal

Microsoft rose 3.3% to $465.95 Friday, leading gains among Big Tech as Nvidia added 1.5% and Amazon 2.1%, while Intel tumbled 17% on a weak forecast. The Nasdaq Composite ended slightly higher; the S&P 500 was flat and the Dow dropped 0.6%. Markets now await earnings from Microsoft, Meta, Tesla, and Apple, plus a Federal Reserve decision next week.
24 January 2026
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Meta stock ticks up after teen AI character pause as earnings week nears

Meta stock ticks up after teen AI character pause as earnings week nears

Meta shares rose 1.7% to $658.65 in after-hours trading after announcing it will suspend teens’ access to its AI characters worldwide in coming weeks. Meta plans to release quarterly results Jan. 28. Britain’s Ofcom opened an investigation into Meta over WhatsApp information. A Brazilian court suspended a ban on Meta restricting third-party AI tools on WhatsApp Business.
23 January 2026
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Meta stock jumps nearly 6% as Threads ad rollout widens and earnings loom

Meta stock jumps nearly 6% as Threads ad rollout widens and earnings loom

Meta Platforms shares jumped 5.7% to $647.63 by 9:38 a.m. ET Friday, extending a rally ahead of next week’s earnings and a Federal Reserve decision. Threads will begin global ad rollout next week, targeting over 400 million users. Britain’s Ofcom opened an investigation into Meta’s WhatsApp disclosures. Meta reports Q4 and full-year results after markets close Jan. 28.
23 January 2026
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Meta stock jumps nearly 6% as AI lab update and Threads ads put earnings in focus

Meta stock jumps nearly 6% as AI lab update and Threads ads put earnings in focus

Meta Platforms shares jumped 5.7% to close near $647.71 Thursday after U.S. stocks rallied on eased tariff threats and strong economic data. The company will expand ads on Threads globally next week and unveiled new internal AI models, according to CTO Andrew Bosworth. Investors await Meta’s earnings next week, focusing on AI spending and ad growth. The FTC will appeal the dismissal of its antitrust case against Meta.
22 January 2026
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AI stocks today: Intel earnings, Nvidia export vote and rising memory prices in focus

AI stocks today: Intel earnings, Nvidia export vote and rising memory prices in focus

Intel jumped 11.7% to $54.25 Wednesday, leading gains among AI chipmakers ahead of its quarterly report; Nvidia rose 3%, AMD 7.6%, and Micron 6.6%. Compal warned memory costs could reach up to 40% of PC component prices due to surging demand. The U.S. House advanced a bill to tighten AI chip exports, targeting Nvidia’s Blackwell chips. The S&P 500 rose 1.16% after Trump’s Greenland deal and tariff pause.
22 January 2026
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Meta stock rises after hours as new AI lab hits milestone, FTC appeal adds overhang

Meta stock rises after hours as new AI lab hits milestone, FTC appeal adds overhang

Meta shares rose 1.5% to $612.96 in after-hours trading Wednesday after CTO Andrew Bosworth announced internal rollout of new AI models. The FTC said it will appeal a judge’s dismissal of its antitrust case against Meta’s Instagram and WhatsApp deals. In Britain, regulators accused Meta of failing to stop illegal gambling ads on its platforms. Meta will report fourth-quarter results January 28.
21 January 2026
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Microsoft CEO Nadella warns AI could become a bubble — and lose “social permission” over energy

Microsoft CEO Nadella warns AI could become a bubble — and lose “social permission” over energy

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warned at Davos that AI could become a bubble if its benefits stay limited to major tech firms and wealthy countries. He tied AI growth to rising energy costs and the need for broader economic impact. Microsoft shares fell 2.3% to $443.89 after his remarks. Nadella said AI’s future depends on expanding beyond cloud giants and overcoming power constraints.
21 January 2026
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Meta stock price holds near $604 as FTC appeal revives antitrust cloud ahead of earnings

Meta stock price holds near $604 as FTC appeal revives antitrust cloud ahead of earnings

Meta shares edged up 31 cents to $604.43 in early Wednesday trading, trailing gains in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100. The FTC said it will appeal a court’s dismissal of its antitrust case seeking to force Meta to divest Instagram and WhatsApp. UK regulators intensified scrutiny over illegal gambling ads on Meta’s platforms. CTO Andrew Bosworth announced an internal launch of new AI models ahead of Meta’s Jan. 28 earnings report.
21 January 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 21.01.2026

Air Canada shares remain below $20 as Canada-U.S. travel drops over 20% due to tariffs and economic tensions, despite a global recovery. Sensex and Nifty 50 are set for a higher open after U.S. tariff threats eased, following losses on January 21. Fortis Inc. received neutral-to-strong ratings with buy and sell signals near C$70–72. Rogers Communications faces investor scrutiny over fibre and 5G investments.
21 January 2026
Meta stock slides after FTC revives Instagram-WhatsApp antitrust fight, with earnings next week

Meta stock slides after FTC revives Instagram-WhatsApp antitrust fight, with earnings next week

Meta Platforms shares fell 2.5% to $604.12 in after-hours trading Tuesday after the U.S. FTC said it will appeal a court ruling dismissing its antitrust case over Meta’s Instagram and WhatsApp acquisitions. The move comes days before Meta’s earnings and as UK regulators criticized Meta for allowing illegal gambling ads. Alphabet, Snap, and Pinterest also posted losses.
20 January 2026
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CoreWeave stock jumps in premarket as AI infrastructure names rally — and a lawsuit looms

CoreWeave stock jumps in premarket as AI infrastructure names rally — and a lawsuit looms

CoreWeave shares rose about 6% in premarket trading Tuesday, extending a weeklong rally. A new securities class action lawsuit alleges the company overstated its ability to meet demand and concealed data center delays. Simply Wall St’s valuation model puts CoreWeave’s fair value at $32.53 per share, far below its current price near $101. Investors have until March 13 to seek lead plaintiff status in the lawsuit.
20 January 2026
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  • Methode Electronics (MEI) Set to Trade Ex-Dividend on April 17, 2026
    April 16, 2026, 11:03 AM EDT. Methode Electronics Inc (MEI) will trade ex-dividend on April 17, 2026, with a quarterly payout of $0.05 per share, payable May 1. This dividend represents about 0.70% of MEI's recent stock price of $7.17, implying a potential price drop of around 0.70% on the ex-dividend date. MEI's annualized dividend yield stands near 2.79%, reflecting investor expectations for future payouts. The stock has traded between $4.88 and $10.78 over the past year, last closing at $7.09. MEI holds a 1.88% weighting in the Towle Value ETF (TCV). On Thursday, MEI shares rose approximately 1%, outpacing TCV, which dropped 0.5%. These movements may attract income-focused investors monitoring dividend signals amid fluctuating stock price performance.

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India Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty Reverse Early Rally as Oil Caution Returns

India Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty Reverse Early Rally as Oil Caution Returns

16 April 2026
India’s Nifty 50 fell 0.14% and Sensex dropped 0.16% Thursday, reversing early gains as optimism over U.S.-Iran talks faded and Brent crude rose to $96.58 a barrel. Foreign investors have pulled $38 billion from Indian equities since 2025. The rupee held near 93.30 per dollar, with offshore dollar/rupee hedges easing after RBI action. HDB Financial Services shares surged on a 41.4% profit jump.
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Rises as Miners Rally, Morgan Sindall Jumps and easyJet Slides

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Rises as Miners Rally, Morgan Sindall Jumps and easyJet Slides

16 April 2026
Britain’s FTSE 100 rose 0.2% to 10,579 on Thursday morning, led by gains in miners and financials as hopes for US-Iran talks steadied markets. UK GDP grew 0.5% in February, beating forecasts. Morgan Sindall surged after raising its profit outlook, while easyJet fell on weak bookings and higher fuel costs. Tesco gained despite warning the Iran conflict had clouded its outlook.
Singapore Stock Market Today: STI Slips Despite Asia Rally as Banks Drag, Olam Jumps

Singapore Stock Market Today: STI Slips Despite Asia Rally as Banks Drag, Olam Jumps

16 April 2026
Singapore’s Straits Times Index fell 0.27% to 5,007.83 on Thursday, weighed by declines in DBS, OCBC, UOB, and Singtel. Olam surged nearly 8% after clearing the last hurdle for its Olam Agri sale. The STI lagged regional peers as Japan’s Nikkei 225 and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng both advanced. Singapore’s economy remains sensitive to higher import costs and supply disruptions despite recent GDP growth.
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