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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

New York, Jan 28, 2026, 13:39 EST — Regular session The Dow Jones Industrial Average stayed close to unchanged on Wednesday as the S&P 500 briefly climbed above 7,000 before slipping back. Investors were on edge ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate announcement and a slew of megacap earnings reports. By 11:31 a.m. ET, the Dow had edged up 49.62 points, or 0.10%, to 49,053.03. Chip stocks drove early gains, with Intel soaring 11.3%.
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

NEW YORK, Jan 28, 2026, 10:26 — Regular session 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%.
Wall Street futures rise ahead of Fed decision as Medicare rate plan hits insurers, earnings roll in

Wall Street futures rise ahead of Fed decision as Medicare rate plan hits insurers, earnings roll in

New York, January 27, 2026, 06:00 EST — Premarket U.S. stock index futures edged up early Tuesday as investors prepared for a heavy earnings slate and the Federal Reserve’s first policy announcement of the year. Health insurers took a hit following a Medicare Advantage payment proposal. At 5:22 a.m. ET, S&P 500 E-mini futures rose 0.25%, Nasdaq 100 E-minis gained 0.54%, while Dow E-minis slipped 0.08%.
Dow Jones futures slip as UnitedHealth tumbles on Medicare rates, Fed and earnings loom

Dow Jones futures slip as UnitedHealth tumbles on Medicare rates, Fed and earnings loom

New York, Jan 27, 2026, 05:58 — Premarket Dow futures slipped early Tuesday as UnitedHealth fell on news of a proposed Medicare Advantage rate update. Meanwhile, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures climbed, with investors gearing up for a packed earnings slate and the start of the Federal Reserve meeting. By 5:22 a.m. ET, Dow E-minis were down 40 points, or 0.08%. S&P 500 E-minis gained 17.25 points, or 0.25%, and Nasdaq 100 E-minis jumped 140 points, or 0.54%. UnitedHealth, set to report earnings before the open, dropped 8.6%. Salesforce rose 2.2% after securing a $5.6 billion contract with the U.S. Army. Traders also kept an eye on consumer confidence figures and the looming January 30 U.S. funding deadline.
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  • Nifty Eyes 24,000 as Global Markets Lean Higher
    June 30, 2026, 11:04 PM EDT. Nifty could try for 24,000 after positive sessions in US markets, but global cues are still mixed. Wall Street ended Tuesday with gains-Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq added 0.2% to 1.5%. Dow and S&P 500 are up about 9% so far this year, Nasdaq leads with a 13% jump. GIFT Nifty hints at a subdued start for Indian shares. Geopolitical risks weigh on trade, with US Vice President JD Vance calling the next few weeks critical for US-Iran dynamics. Qatar said only technical-level talks are happening, not high-level meetings between the US and Iran. Investor caution stays high with geopolitical tensions in focus.
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