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Microsoft stock price whipsaws after earnings as Azure grows 39% and AI capex hits record

Microsoft stock price whipsaws after earnings as Azure grows 39% and AI capex hits record

Microsoft shares rose 0.2% to $481.63 in after-hours trading Wednesday after swinging more than 7% following fiscal Q2 results. Azure revenue jumped 39%, topping estimates, while capital spending hit a record $37.5 billion, up nearly 66% from a year earlier. Investors focused on cloud growth and surging AI infrastructure costs, awaiting management’s outlook on spending and demand.
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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Microsoft beats Azure in Q2, but MSFT stock drops after earnings as AI spending stays in focus

Microsoft beats Azure in Q2, but MSFT stock drops after earnings as AI spending stays in focus

Microsoft reported Azure cloud revenue up 39% in its fiscal second quarter, narrowly beating estimates, but shares fell over 7% in after-hours trading. Total revenue reached $81.3 billion, with Microsoft Cloud topping $50 billion for the quarter. Gross margin slipped due to heavy AI infrastructure spending. Net income received a $7.6 billion boost from the company’s OpenAI stake.
28 January 2026
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Dow Jones flattens near 49,000 as S&P 500 hits 7,000; Fed and Big Tech earnings loom

Dow Jones flattens near 49,000 as S&P 500 hits 7,000; Fed and Big Tech earnings loom

The Dow rose 49.62 points to 49,053.03 by midday Wednesday as the S&P 500 briefly topped 7,000 before retreating. Intel jumped 11.3%, while UnitedHealth plunged nearly 20% after the Trump administration proposed a 0.09% Medicare Advantage rate hike for 2027. The Fed is expected to hold rates steady. Seagate surged 19.3% on earnings.
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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Microsoft stock edges up as earnings near, with Azure growth and AI costs under the microscope

Microsoft stock edges up as earnings near, with Azure growth and AI costs under the microscope

Microsoft shares rose 0.4% to $482.31 early Wednesday ahead of its earnings report, with options traders pricing in a 5% move either way. Analysts expect $3.91 per share on $80.3 billion revenue, as Azure growth slows and AI spending tops $500 billion this year. The S&P 500 opened higher, while investors await the Fed’s rate decision this afternoon.
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

S&P 500 E-minis rose 0.36% and Nasdaq 100 E-minis gained 0.9% premarket, led by chipmakers after Texas Instruments’ upbeat outlook. Nvidia, Intel, and Seagate advanced. Tuesday, the S&P 500 closed at a record high while health insurer stocks slumped on weak Medicare payment news. The Fed is expected to hold rates steady later Wednesday.
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

Nvidia rose 1.7% and Intel jumped 6.6% in premarket trading Wednesday, leading gains among chip stocks. Microsoft and Meta are set to report earnings after the bell, with investors focused on AI spending and margins. ASML raised its 2026 sales forecast after strong bookings but announced 1,700 job cuts. SK Hynix posted record quarterly profit on surging demand for AI server memory.
28 January 2026
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Richtech Robotics stock steadies premarket after 45% surge on Microsoft agentic AI tie-up

Richtech Robotics stock steadies premarket after 45% surge on Microsoft agentic AI tie-up

Richtech Robotics shares rose 0.2% to $5.52 in premarket trading Wednesday after surging 44.6% on news of a partnership with Microsoft’s AI Co-Innovation Labs. The company said it will use Microsoft’s technology to add autonomous AI features to its ADAM robot. Trading volume spiked Tuesday as investors watched for signs the rally would hold at the open. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
28 January 2026
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Microsoft stock pops 2% as Maia 200 AI chip news sets up MSFT earnings day

Microsoft stock pops 2% as Maia 200 AI chip news sets up MSFT earnings day

Microsoft shares climbed 2.3% to $481.30 Tuesday ahead of its quarterly earnings report, as investors weighed new AI hardware and cloud growth prospects. The company launched its Maia 200 AI chip and new developer tools this week, challenging Nvidia’s software lead. Microsoft will report results Wednesday after market close, with Azure and AI spending in focus.
27 January 2026
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Nebius stock price jumps nearly 8% as Nvidia-CoreWeave deal steadies AI infrastructure trade

Nebius stock price jumps nearly 8% as Nvidia-CoreWeave deal steadies AI infrastructure trade

Nebius Group N.V. shares jumped 7.6% to $98.44 Tuesday, trading on heavy volume ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision. The Dutch data center operator, which recently signed major AI infrastructure deals with Microsoft and Meta, reported a $100 million loss last quarter as it spent nearly $1 billion on capital. Nebius will report earnings around Feb. 18.
27 January 2026
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Arista Networks stock extends rally after Microsoft’s Maia 200 launch puts AI networking back in focus

Arista Networks stock extends rally after Microsoft’s Maia 200 launch puts AI networking back in focus

Arista Networks shares rose nearly 2% to $146.62 Tuesday, extending a 5.4% jump from the previous session and lifting its market value to about $183 billion. The gains followed Microsoft’s launch of the Maia 200 AI chip, which relies on Ethernet networking, and a bullish analyst note highlighting benefits for Arista. Investors await Microsoft’s earnings Jan. 28 and Arista’s report Feb. 12.
27 January 2026
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AI stocks rise as Nvidia and Microsoft climb into earnings week — what investors watch next

AI stocks rise as Nvidia and Microsoft climb into earnings week — what investors watch next

Nvidia rose 1.7% and Microsoft gained 2.3% Tuesday as AI-linked stocks outperformed the broader market. S&P Global estimates capex by major tech firms jumped over $45 billion in 2025, with total spending expected to approach $500 billion in 2026. Microsoft unveiled its Maia 200 AI chip, set to launch in Iowa and Arizona data centers. Meta and Microsoft report earnings Wednesday, with investor focus on AI investment returns.
27 January 2026
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Microsoft stock rises as MSFT heads into earnings after Maia 200 AI chip reveal

Microsoft stock rises as MSFT heads into earnings after Maia 200 AI chip reveal

Microsoft shares rose 0.9% to $470.28 in early U.S. trading Tuesday ahead of its fiscal Q2 earnings report due Jan. 28. Investors are focused on Azure’s growth and Microsoft’s new Maia 200 AI chip, which launches this week in Iowa. The Federal Reserve also begins a two-day policy meeting, adding to market uncertainty.
27 January 2026
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Nvidia’s $2 billion CoreWeave bet shakes up AI stocks before Microsoft earnings

Nvidia’s $2 billion CoreWeave bet shakes up AI stocks before Microsoft earnings

Nvidia announced a $2 billion investment in CoreWeave, nearly doubling its stake and sending CoreWeave shares up 5.7% in premarket trading. Alphabet faces new EU scrutiny over Google Search and Gemini AI data access. Microsoft reports earnings Wednesday, with investors watching for AI spending details. The Fed concludes its meeting the same day, with rates expected to hold steady.
27 January 2026
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Dow Jones climbs over 300 points; Fed decision and big-tech earnings are next

Dow Jones climbs over 300 points; Fed decision and big-tech earnings are next

Gold futures topped $5,000 an ounce for the first time Monday as the Dow closed up 307.91 points at 49,406.62. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also rose. Investors await earnings from Microsoft, Tesla, and Apple, along with a Federal Reserve policy meeting later this week. Intel fell 5.7%, while USA Rare Earth jumped nearly 8% on a new government deal.
26 January 2026
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CoreWeave jumps on Nvidia’s $2 billion check as AI stocks brace for earnings week

CoreWeave jumps on Nvidia’s $2 billion check as AI stocks brace for earnings week

CoreWeave shares surged 5.7% to $98.31 after Nvidia announced a $2 billion investment and plans to nearly double its stake at $87.20 per share. Nvidia slipped 0.7% in late trading. Microsoft unveiled its Maia 200 AI chip and new software tools, challenging Nvidia’s CUDA. U.S. stocks closed higher ahead of major earnings and a Fed meeting this week.
26 January 2026
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Microsoft stock rises after Maia 200 AI chip reveal, with earnings and Fed decision next

Microsoft stock rises after Maia 200 AI chip reveal, with earnings and Fed decision next

Microsoft shares rose 0.9% to $470.28 in late trading Monday after the company launched its second-generation Maia AI chip and new developer tools. The Maia 200 chip goes live this week at a data center in Iowa, with another site planned in Arizona. The announcement comes ahead of Microsoft’s quarterly results due Wednesday.
26 January 2026
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CoreWeave stock jumps on Nvidia’s $2 billion deal as Wall Street braces for a make-or-break week for AI stocks

CoreWeave stock jumps on Nvidia’s $2 billion deal as Wall Street braces for a make-or-break week for AI stocks

CoreWeave shares rose 8% Monday after Nvidia announced a $2 billion investment, nearly doubling its stake. Nvidia priced the deal at $87.20 per share for about 23 million shares. Microsoft launched its Maia 200 AI chip the same day, aiming to challenge Nvidia’s dominance in AI data centers. Nvidia shares dipped 0.4%, while Microsoft gained 1.6%.
26 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Scotiabank Cuts MTY Food Group Price Target to C$45 Amid Mixed Analyst Ratings
    April 13, 2026, 3:07 PM EDT. Scotiabank lowered its price target for MTY Food Group (TSE:MTY) to C$45 from C$46, maintaining a "sector perform" rating amid cautious outlooks. Other analysts showed mixed views: Royal Bank of Canada also cut its target to C$46, while TD Securities adjusted theirs between C$42 and C$45, with consistent "hold" ratings. National Bank Financial stands out with a more optimistic "outperform" rating and a C$49 target. Despite the downgrades, MTY's shares traded down 2.7% to C$37.80 on Monday, below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages. The company posted quarterly EPS of C$0.98 and generated revenue of C$267.77 million. The consensus among analysts remains a "hold" with an average target of C$46, reflecting tempered optimism amid fluctuating market sentiments.

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Marvell Stock Hits Record High After Nvidia’s $2 Billion Move and Amazon AI Chip Push

Marvell Stock Hits Record High After Nvidia’s $2 Billion Move and Amazon AI Chip Push

13 April 2026
Marvell Technology shares rose 2.1% to $131.22 Monday, hitting a record after Nvidia’s $2 billion investment and renewed optimism over Amazon’s AI chip business. The stock earlier touched $135.18. Barclays upgraded Marvell and raised its price target to $150, citing surging demand for optical products in AI data centers. Nvidia and Marvell plan to link custom chips for Nvidia’s NVLink Fusion platform.
Intel Stock Rally Extends as $100 Billion April Run Draws Fresh Wall Street Bets

Intel Stock Rally Extends as $100 Billion April Run Draws Fresh Wall Street Bets

13 April 2026
Intel shares climbed $2.09 to $64.47 by late morning Monday, extending a rally that has added over $100 billion in value across eight sessions. The surge follows a raised price target, new deals with Google and Elon Musk’s Terafab, and Intel’s $14.2 billion buyback of Apollo’s Fab 34 stake. The stock is up 69% in 2026 after an 84% gain last year. Intel reports first-quarter results April 23.
Nebius Stock (NBIS) Jumps as BofA Backs AI Trade, but Downgrade Flags Valuation Risk

Nebius Stock (NBIS) Jumps as BofA Backs AI Trade, but Downgrade Flags Valuation Risk

13 April 2026
Nebius Group shares climbed 7.4% to $155.74 by midday Monday after Bank of America raised its price target to $175, despite Freedom Capital Markets downgrading the stock to Hold. The Amsterdam-based AI infrastructure firm recently secured a five-year deal with Meta worth up to $27 billion and holds over $40 billion in supply contracts with Microsoft and Meta. Nebius also closed $4.34 billion in convertible debt and sold $2 billion in warrants to Nvidia.
Salesforce Stock News: Choreo and Sumitomo Mitsui Cuts Resurface, but the Filings Are Months Old

Salesforce Stock News: Choreo and Sumitomo Mitsui Cuts Resurface, but the Filings Are Months Old

13 April 2026
Salesforce faced renewed attention after reports of stake reductions by Choreo LLC and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group, based on SEC filings from January that reflected year-end positions. Choreo held 27,733 shares and Sumitomo Mitsui 2,478,864 shares as of December 31. The reported cuts amounted to about 35% and 8.6%, respectively. Salesforce shares rose 3.4% Monday, while broader software stocks remain down for the year.
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