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Stock Market News 29 January 2026 - 30 January 2026

Carvana stock snaps back after Gotham short report as JPMorgan calls claims “misrepresentation”

Carvana stock snaps back after Gotham short report as JPMorgan calls claims “misrepresentation”

Carvana shares rose 4.3% to $427.44 in after-hours trading Thursday, rebounding from a 14% plunge triggered by a Gotham City Research short report alleging $1 billion in overstated earnings. Analysts from JPMorgan, BTIG, and William Blair defended the company, which denied the claims. Trading volume reached 6.9 million shares. Carvana reports earnings Feb. 18.
30 January 2026
FCX stock pops after-hours as copper breaks $14,000 — what traders watch next

FCX stock pops after-hours as copper breaks $14,000 — what traders watch next

Freeport-McMoRan shares rose 2.3% to $65.13 in after-hours trading Thursday after copper hit a record $14,527.50 a ton on the London Metal Exchange before closing up 4%. Trading volume for Freeport reached 48.2 million shares. Analysts raised 2026 copper price forecasts, citing mine disruptions and speculative buying. China’s extended Lunar New Year holiday is expected to affect copper demand and market signals.
30 January 2026
Seagate stock price today: STX slips after hours after earnings jump, analysts lift targets

Seagate stock price today: STX slips after hours after earnings jump, analysts lift targets

Seagate shares slipped 0.2% to $446.57 in after-hours trading Thursday after a 1.1% gain during the session. The company reported fiscal Q2 earnings and guidance above analyst estimates, with nearline capacity fully booked through 2026. Analysts raised price targets following the results. Rival Western Digital posted $3.02 billion in revenue after the bell.
Lam Research stock climbs as upbeat outlook keeps chip-tool rally in play

Lam Research stock climbs as upbeat outlook keeps chip-tool rally in play

Lam Research shares rose 3.6% to $248.17 in after-hours trading after the company beat quarterly estimates and issued stronger-than-expected guidance. Lam projected March-quarter revenue of $5.7 billion and adjusted earnings of $1.35 per share, topping analyst forecasts. CEO Tim Archer expects industry spending on wafer fab equipment to reach $135 billion in 2026, with demand likely “second-half weighted.”
Western Digital stock price swings after earnings outlook; what WDC investors watch next

Western Digital stock price swings after earnings outlook; what WDC investors watch next

Western Digital shares closed down 0.5% at $278.41 after a volatile session, then rose about 2% in after-hours trading as its outlook beat Wall Street estimates. The company forecast third-quarter revenue near $3.2 billion and adjusted earnings of $2.30 per share, both above analyst expectations. Investors are watching pricing, supply, and next week’s Innovation Day for further direction.
UnitedHealth stock slips after-hours as PBM fee disclosure rule adds fresh pressure on UNH

UnitedHealth stock slips after-hours as PBM fee disclosure rule adds fresh pressure on UNH

UnitedHealth shares fell 0.6% to $292.29 in after-hours trading Thursday after the U.S. Labor Department proposed new disclosure rules for pharmacy benefit managers. The proposal would require PBMs to reveal fee and compensation details. Investors are also closely watching upcoming Medicare Advantage rate decisions. Related health insurer stocks showed mixed movement late Thursday.
Broadcom (AVGO) stock price slips after tech wobble — AI spending nerves are back

Broadcom (AVGO) stock price slips after tech wobble — AI spending nerves are back

Broadcom shares slipped 0.8% to $330.73 in after-hours trading Thursday, after a volatile session saw the stock dip nearly 4%. Microsoft’s disappointing cloud revenue and rising costs dragged tech stocks lower, with the Nasdaq falling 0.7%. Apple’s earnings beat expectations, briefly lifting sentiment. Broadcom’s next earnings report is set for early March.
30 January 2026
Salesforce stock slides in software rout on AI fears — here’s what investors watch next

Salesforce stock slides in software rout on AI fears — here’s what investors watch next

Salesforce shares fell 6.1% to $214.08 in after-hours trading Thursday, deepening a sector-wide software selloff sparked by weak forecasts from SAP and ServiceNow. Investors cited fears that AI could disrupt subscription software models. Microsoft and Salesforce weighed on the Dow. Traders await Friday’s inflation data and Salesforce’s Feb. 25 earnings report.
Strategy Inc stock price sinks nearly 10% as bitcoin breaks below $85,000

Strategy Inc stock price sinks nearly 10% as bitcoin breaks below $85,000

Strategy Inc shares fell 9.7% to $143.19 in after-hours trading Thursday as bitcoin slid 5.5% to around $84,273. The company recently raised $257 million by selling shares and used the funds to buy 2,932 more bitcoin. Other crypto stocks, including Coinbase and Marathon Digital, also declined. A Senate panel advanced a bill to give the CFTC oversight of spot crypto markets.
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stock price holds near $252 after hours as AI spending jitters set up Feb. 3 earnings

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stock price holds near $252 after hours as AI spending jitters set up Feb. 3 earnings

AMD shares slipped 0.2% to $252.18 in after-hours trading Thursday after a volatile session. The stock moved between $241.06 and $260.22 on volume of 31.4 million shares. Investors weighed Big Tech’s rising AI spending and concerns over immediate returns. AMD will report quarterly earnings after the close on Feb. 3.
Exxon Mobil stock jumps as oil hits five-month high on Iran fears, earnings up next

Exxon Mobil stock jumps as oil hits five-month high on Iran fears, earnings up next

Exxon Mobil shares rose 2.1% to $140.51 on Thursday, hitting a new 52-week closing high as oil prices surged over 3% amid U.S.-Iran tensions. Brent crude settled at $70.71 and U.S. crude at $65.42, both five-month highs. Exxon reports quarterly earnings Friday, with investors watching for updates on spending and cash returns. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped while energy stocks gained.
Google stock (GOOG) flat after hours as Alphabet heads into earnings week, new cloud security deal in focus

Google stock (GOOG) flat after hours as Alphabet heads into earnings week, new cloud security deal in focus

Alphabet’s Class C shares (GOOG) rose 0.7% Thursday, then held steady after hours at $338.66. Google agreed to a $135 million settlement over alleged unauthorized data collection, pending court approval. PwC and Google Cloud announced a $400 million, three-year AI security partnership. Alphabet reports earnings Feb. 4, with investor focus on AI spending and ad revenue.
ServiceNow stock sinks 10% after earnings as AI disruption fears batter software

ServiceNow stock sinks 10% after earnings as AI disruption fears batter software

ServiceNow shares fell nearly 10% in after-hours trading Thursday, dropping to $113.14 despite raising its 2026 subscription revenue forecast above Wall Street estimates. The sell-off followed broader declines in software stocks amid concerns that new AI tools could disrupt cloud-based subscription models. ServiceNow recently closed its $7.75 billion Armis acquisition and announced a $5 billion share buyback.
Oracle stock drops after hours as AI data-center funding fears bite again

Oracle stock drops after hours as AI data-center funding fears bite again

Oracle shares fell 2.2% to $169.01 in after-hours trading Thursday after dropping as much as 6.5% earlier, as investors focused on rising costs tied to its Michigan data-center project. Blackstone is considering a larger stake in funding the site, while Bank of America is seeking $14 billion in debt financing. Blue Owl Capital is reportedly out of final equity talks. Oracle’s market value has dropped over 50% since September.
Sandisk stock jumps after hours on blowout earnings and forecast — what traders watch next

Sandisk stock jumps after hours on blowout earnings and forecast — what traders watch next

Sandisk shares jumped 12.4% to $606 in after-hours trading Thursday after reporting a 31% revenue increase to $3.03 billion and a strong outlook for next quarter. Datacenter revenue surged 64% to $440 million, fueled by AI infrastructure demand. The company projected third-quarter revenue of $4.40–$4.80 billion and adjusted EPS of $12–$14. Traders are watching if the rally holds at Friday’s open.

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Amazon stock (AMZN) slides on $200 billion AI capex plan — what Wall Street watches next week

Amazon stock (AMZN) slides on $200 billion AI capex plan — what Wall Street watches next week

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell 5.6% to $210.32 on Friday after the company forecast 2026 capital spending would jump to $200 billion, up more than 50% from 2025. The drop came as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Amazon reported fourth-quarter net sales up 14% to $213.4 billion and operating income at $25 billion. Trading in Amazon was volatile, with 179 million shares changing hands.
Bitcoin price wobbles below $69,000 on weekend — what matters before Monday’s reopen

Bitcoin price wobbles below $69,000 on weekend — what matters before Monday’s reopen

7 February 2026
Bitcoin fell 1.1% to $68,917 Saturday after volatile trading, while Ether held near $2,036. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $330.7 million in net inflows on Feb. 6, reversing outflows the previous day. Strategy shares rebounded after hitting a low of $111.27 Thursday. Traders are watching Monday’s U.S. market open and the upcoming inflation report for direction.
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