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NASDAQ:MSFT 30 January 2026 - 31 January 2026

U.S. equity markets showed mixed performance in recent sessions, with blue-chip stocks generally outperforming growth and tech shares. On June 22, the S&P 500 fell 0.48% and the Nasdaq dropped 1.41%, weighed down by declines in Alphabet, Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft, while the Dow gained 0.12%. Alphabet lost about 5.5%-6%, dragging the tech sector lower, but gains in Caterpillar and Visa helped the Dow. After-hours trading on June 22 saw little change in major index ETFs, with the Invesco QQQ Trust and SPDR S&P 500 ETF slipping slightly, while the Dow ETF edged up. Microsoft’s recent activity included a 20-year natural gas power deal with Chevron for a Texas data center, reflecting the growing importance of energy supply for AI infrastructure. Microsoft’s shares slipped despite Azure’s 40% growth. Caterpillar gained a direct role in Microsoft’s West Texas AI data-center project, benefiting from co-located power demand. SpaceX is set to join the Russell 1000 index with a strong growth allocation, and its stock has seen volatility, including a 5% drop after the Fed signaled a possible rate hike in 2026. Congressional filings revealed significant holdings in major tech companies by a lawmaker’s spouse. Microsoft shares have underperformed the broader market recently, and insider filings showed nearly $10 million in sales. Investors are closely watching upcoming catalysts such as Micron’s earnings, U.S. inflation data, and Federal Reserve decisions, which are expected to test the AI spending narrative and broader market sentiment.
Bitcoin price breaks below $80,000 as ETF outflows and Fed shake-up hang over week ahead

Bitcoin price breaks below $80,000 as ETF outflows and Fed shake-up hang over week ahead

Bitcoin fell 5.1% to $78,638 Saturday, dropping below $80,000 as crypto markets extended their slide. U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs saw $509.7 million in outflows Jan. 30, led by BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust. Donald Trump named Kevin Warsh as his pick for next Fed chair, raising speculation about tighter policy. The U.S. government entered a likely short shutdown after Congress missed a funding deadline.
31 January 2026
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Microsoft stock heads into Monday on the back foot after Azure jitters and AI spend fears

Microsoft stock heads into Monday on the back foot after Azure jitters and AI spend fears

Microsoft shares fell 0.74% to $430.29 on Friday after a nearly 10% drop the previous day. The company reported $81.3 billion in quarterly revenue, with Azure cloud services up 39%, but capital expenditures surged to $37.5 billion. Investors are watching rising AI infrastructure costs and Microsoft’s exposure to OpenAI. Alphabet and Amazon report earnings next week.
31 January 2026
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Microsoft stock heads into Monday under a cloud after post-earnings slide

Microsoft stock heads into Monday under a cloud after post-earnings slide

Microsoft shares fell 0.7% to $430.29 Friday, extending losses after a 10% plunge Thursday—their steepest drop since March 2020. The selloff followed concerns over slowing cloud growth and heavy reliance on OpenAI contracts. Microsoft reported quarterly revenue of $81.27 billion, with cloud sales up 26%. Investors await earnings from Alphabet and Amazon next week.
31 January 2026
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Coinbase stock slips after hours as bitcoin hits a two-month low — what COIN investors watch next

Coinbase stock slips after hours as bitcoin hits a two-month low — what COIN investors watch next

Coinbase shares fell 2.2% to $194.74 in after-hours trading Friday as Bitcoin hit a two-month low, dropping 2.5% to $82,300. The declines followed speculation over Federal Reserve leadership and tighter liquidity. Coinbase’s new prediction markets drew regulatory attention, with the CFTC withdrawing a proposal to ban political and sports event contracts. The White House plans crypto policy talks with industry leaders next week.
31 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: 179-point drop on Fed-chair shakeup, hot PPI — what investors watch next

Dow Jones today: 179-point drop on Fed-chair shakeup, hot PPI — what investors watch next

The Dow fell 179.09 points to 48,892.47 after Donald Trump named Kevin Warsh as his pick for Federal Reserve chair and December producer prices rose 0.5%. The S&P 500 lost 0.43% and the Nasdaq dropped 0.94%. Microsoft shares slid 10% on disappointing cloud revenue, while Apple beat forecasts. The Warsh nomination moves to the Senate as the Fed holds rates steady.
30 January 2026
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Microsoft stock extends post-earnings slide as AI spending debate heats up

Microsoft stock extends post-earnings slide as AI spending debate heats up

Microsoft shares fell 0.9% to $429.73 Friday, extending a sharp selloff that erased over $350 billion in value after disappointing cloud and spending updates. The company reported $81.3 billion in quarterly revenue and a 66% jump in capital spending, with two-thirds spent on chips. Microsoft also announced a $750 million, three-year AI deal with Perplexity AI to run on Azure.
30 January 2026
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AI stocks today: Microsoft wobbles, Nvidia slips and Sandisk jumps on storage demand

AI stocks today: Microsoft wobbles, Nvidia slips and Sandisk jumps on storage demand

Microsoft shares fell 0.5% to $431.15 and Meta dropped 3.1% after earnings, while Sandisk jumped 10.2% on strong forecasts and a renewed Kioxia deal. Microsoft reported $37.5 billion in quarterly capex, up 66%, and confirmed a $750 million Azure deal with Perplexity. Nvidia slipped 0.9% amid China licensing uncertainty. The iShares Semiconductor ETF lost 3.5% as chip stocks broadly declined.
30 January 2026
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XRP price drops today as Fed-chair shake-up rattles crypto — what traders watch next week

XRP price drops today as Fed-chair shake-up rattles crypto — what traders watch next week

XRP fell about 3.5% to $1.75 Friday amid a broader risk-off move after President Trump named Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve. U.S. senators advanced a crypto oversight bill, but passage in the full Senate remains uncertain. About $61.7 million in XRP futures were liquidated in 24 hours. Bitcoin dropped to a two-month low near $82,300.
30 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: Warsh Fed chair pick knocks Wall Street as investors eye jobs report, Big Tech earnings

Dow Jones today: Warsh Fed chair pick knocks Wall Street as investors eye jobs report, Big Tech earnings

The Dow fell 115.38 points, or 0.24%, to 48,956.18 Friday morning after President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair. Investors weighed concerns over Fed independence and future interest rates. Warsh’s confirmation faces a Senate hurdle as Senator Thom Tillis vows to block nominees until a DOJ probe into Powell concludes. Markets now await major earnings and the Feb. 6 jobs report.
30 January 2026
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Microsoft stock rebounds after wipeout, but AI stocks stay jumpy as spending fears bite

Microsoft stock rebounds after wipeout, but AI stocks stay jumpy as spending fears bite

Microsoft rose 0.6% to $436.11 Friday morning after plunging 10% Thursday on weak cloud results. Nvidia slipped 0.4% and AMD fell 4.1%, dragging chip stocks lower. Investors remain wary of rising AI and data-center costs outpacing revenue gains. U.S. stocks opened lower after Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve.
30 January 2026
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Microsoft stock ticks up after Thursday’s 10% drop — Azure growth and AI spending stay in the spotlight

Microsoft stock ticks up after Thursday’s 10% drop — Azure growth and AI spending stay in the spotlight

Microsoft shares rose about 0.5% to $435.62 early Friday, recovering slightly after a 10% plunge Thursday that erased over $350 billion in market value. Investors weighed a 66% surge in quarterly capital spending, mostly for AI chips, against Azure’s 39% growth and $625 billion in cloud backlog. Alphabet and Amazon report earnings next week, with the U.S. jobs report due Feb. 6.
30 January 2026
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Microsoft stock: MSFT reels after $360 billion wipeout as AI spending takes center stage

Microsoft stock: MSFT reels after $360 billion wipeout as AI spending takes center stage

Microsoft shares fell 10% Thursday, erasing $360 billion in market value after the company reported record quarterly capital expenditures of $37.5 billion and a 39% jump in Azure revenue. The sell-off dragged the Nasdaq Composite down 0.72%. Investors focused on surging AI-related costs and cloud expansion risks. Traders are watching next week’s tech earnings and the Feb. 6 U.S. jobs report for further signals.
30 January 2026
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XRP price slides nearly 7% as Fed chair talk jolts crypto — what traders watch next

XRP price slides nearly 7% as Fed chair talk jolts crypto — what traders watch next

XRP fell 6.7% to about $1.75 Friday, tracking a broad crypto selloff as bitcoin and ether hit two-month lows. Investors weighed uncertainty over U.S. crypto regulation and the pending Fed chair announcement, with Jerome Powell expected to be replaced after a White House meeting Monday. Senate committee advanced a crypto oversight bill, but its fate in the full Senate remains unclear.
30 January 2026
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Bitcoin price tumbles near $82,000 as Fed chair suspense and ETF exits bite

Bitcoin price tumbles near $82,000 as Fed chair suspense and ETF exits bite

Bitcoin fell 5.9% to $82,667 and ether dropped 6.9% to $2,733 as traders cut risk ahead of month-end. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $817.8 million in outflows on Jan. 29, led by BlackRock’s IBIT and Fidelity’s FBTC. Markets focused on President Trump’s pending Fed chair pick, with Kevin Warsh favored. Wall Street futures slipped and Microsoft lost about 10% after investor doubts over AI spending.
30 January 2026
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Stock market today: Wall Street futures slide on Trump Fed chair pick talk, Nasdaq hit by Microsoft fallout

Stock market today: Wall Street futures slide on Trump Fed chair pick talk, Nasdaq hit by Microsoft fallout

U.S. stock index futures fell early Friday, with S&P 500 E-minis down 1.04% and Nasdaq 100 E-minis off 1.31%, after reports President Trump will nominate Kevin Warsh as Fed chair. Microsoft shares dropped 6.5% in after-hours trading following record AI spending and slower revenue growth. Apple projected 13–16% revenue growth but warned of supply and memory cost pressures. The December Producer Price Index is due at 8:30 a.m. ET.
30 January 2026
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  • Methode Electronics Q1 Earnings Preview: Revenue Decline Expected Amid Peer Growth
    June 23, 2026, 12:54 AM EDT. Methode Electronics (NYSE:MEI) is set to report Q1 earnings Wednesday after market close, with analysts forecasting a 7.2% year-on-year revenue decline. The company previously missed revenue and EBITDA estimates, raising concerns ahead of this quarter's report. Peers in the electrical equipment sector, including Thermon and Keysight, showed strong Q1 revenue growth, highlighting challenges for Methode. Despite recent stock gains of 19.8%, Methode trades above the average analyst price target of $9.25. Investors will watch closely to see if the company can reverse its downward trend amid positive sector sentiment, where shares have risen 3.7% on average over the past month.

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Amazon Stock Just Got Hit Before Prime Day — AI Spending Fears Are Back

Amazon Stock Just Got Hit Before Prime Day — AI Spending Fears Are Back

23 June 2026
Amazon shares plunged 4.75% to $232.79 as investors questioned whether the company’s massive AI and cloud spending will pay off quickly enough, just ahead of Prime Day—a key test of U.S. consumer demand—with Bank of America projecting $21.6 billion in sales for the event and analysts warning that profit quality could disappoint if shoppers focus on lower-margin essentials.
Keel Shares Hit Record—What’s Next for the Stock

Keel Shares Hit Record—What’s Next for the Stock

23 June 2026
Keel Infrastructure Corp. surged 5.9% to a 52-week high as investors bet its power sites can be converted to AI data-center leases, with shares ending at $6.66 on heavy volume; the stock’s rally now hinges on permits, construction, and landing customer contracts, while upcoming Russell 3000 index inclusion and recent $458 million convertible note financing add both opportunity and dilution risk.
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