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Stock Market News 28 January 2026

Costco stock dips as COST nears ex-dividend date; Fed decision and sales update next

Costco stock dips as COST nears ex-dividend date; Fed decision and sales update next

Costco shares fell 1.2% to $958.89 by midday Wednesday ahead of the stock’s Jan. 30 ex-dividend date for a $1.30 payout. The S&P 500 briefly topped 7,000 before retreating as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy decision and major tech earnings. Walmart, Target, and Amazon also traded lower. Costco’s January sales report is scheduled for Feb. 4.
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Nokia stock slides nearly 4% in Helsinki — what to watch before earnings

Nokia stock slides nearly 4% in Helsinki — what to watch before earnings

Nokia shares fell 3.98% to 5.65 euros in Helsinki on Wednesday, among the steepest declines on the OMX Helsinki 25 index. The drop comes ahead of Nokia’s fourth-quarter and full-year earnings report due Thursday morning. Investors remain cautious as telecom spending slows and await details on a new Asia-Pacific edge-AI partnership. Analyst consensus sees Q4 sales at 6.1 billion euros and adjusted EPS at 0.15 euros.
28 January 2026
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USA Rare Earth stock slips after $1.6B CHIPS funding letter — what USAR investors are watching next

USA Rare Earth stock slips after $1.6B CHIPS funding letter — what USAR investors are watching next

USA Rare Earth shares fell 6.3% to $24.70 by midday Wednesday after the company announced a $1.6 billion federal package and a $1.5 billion private placement. The Commerce Department offered up to $277 million in direct funding and a $1.3 billion loan, plus equity, for projects in Texas and Oklahoma. Investors raised concerns over dilution and deal terms. The private placement is set to close Jan. 28.
28 January 2026
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Salesforce stock edges higher as $5.6 billion U.S. Army deal keeps CRM in focus

Salesforce stock edges higher as $5.6 billion U.S. Army deal keeps CRM in focus

Salesforce shares rose 0.3% to $229.28 by midday after announcing a 10-year U.S. Army contract with a $5.6 billion ceiling. The agreement, routed through its Computable Insights unit, allows future orders but does not guarantee the full amount. Investors are awaiting the next earnings call for details on revenue impact. The stock outperformed Microsoft, ServiceNow, and Oracle during the session.
28 January 2026
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Texas Instruments stock jumps 9% after outlook flags AI data-center demand

Texas Instruments stock jumps 9% after outlook flags AI data-center demand

Texas Instruments shares jumped 9.1% to $214.62 midday Wednesday after the company raised its first-quarter outlook above Wall Street forecasts. The chipmaker cited a 70% surge in data-center revenue and stronger industrial demand. Fourth-quarter revenue reached $4.42 billion, with net income at $1.16 billion. BofA Securities upgraded the stock and raised its price target to $235.
28 January 2026
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GE Aerospace stock dips after Boeing flags 777X engine durability issue as investors eye Fed

GE Aerospace stock dips after Boeing flags 777X engine durability issue as investors eye Fed

Shares of GE Aerospace fell 1.7% to $292.35 in New York after Boeing flagged a potential durability issue with GE engines on its 777X jet. Boeing said the problem will not delay first deliveries, set for 2027. GE also announced a milestone in hybrid-electric engine ground tests for NASA. The Federal Reserve’s policy decision is expected later Wednesday.
28 January 2026
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AppLovin stock price rises in midday trade as Needham turns bullish on Axon e-commerce push

AppLovin stock price rises in midday trade as Needham turns bullish on Axon e-commerce push

AppLovin shares rose 1.2% to $550.25 midday Wednesday after Needham upgraded the stock to “buy” and set a $700 target, citing gains in e-commerce ad revenue and new retail clients. Investors await the company’s Feb. 11 earnings report for more detail on Axon’s performance and advertiser growth. The SEC continues to investigate AppLovin’s data practices.
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AMAT stock pops on Mizuho upgrade as Applied Materials gets a $370 target

AMAT stock pops on Mizuho upgrade as Applied Materials gets a $370 target

Applied Materials shares rose 1.1% to $336.21 by midday after Mizuho upgraded the stock and raised its price target to $370, citing higher chip-factory tool spending. Mizuho expects wafer fab equipment growth of 13% in 2026, but predicts Applied’s China revenue will fall about 4%. Investors await the company’s Feb. 12 earnings for updates on orders and outlook.
28 January 2026
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Eli Lilly stock drops today: LLY slides after $1.12 billion gene-editing deal and Medicare pricing signal

Eli Lilly stock drops today: LLY slides after $1.12 billion gene-editing deal and Medicare pricing signal

Eli Lilly shares fell 2.4% to $1,015.05 Wednesday after the company announced a gene-editing deal with Seamless Therapeutics worth up to $1.12 billion. The U.S. government included Lilly’s Trulicity in the next round of Medicare drug-price negotiations, raising pricing concerns. Obesity drug rivals increased ad spending, intensifying competition.
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Lam Research stock price wobbles ahead of earnings as Wall Street braces for a big move

Lam Research stock price wobbles ahead of earnings as Wall Street braces for a big move

Lam Research shares fell 0.1% to $238.15 by midday, nearing session lows ahead of its quarterly earnings due after the close. Options traders expect a swing of about 7.9% in either direction following results. Analysts forecast earnings of $1.17 per share on $5.24 billion revenue. Mizuho raised its price target to $265, citing accelerating wafer fab equipment spending.
28 January 2026
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Corning stock slides as traders digest Q1 outlook and Meta’s $6 billion fiber deal

Corning stock slides as traders digest Q1 outlook and Meta’s $6 billion fiber deal

Corning shares fell 3.2% to $106.18 by late morning Wednesday after volatile trading. The company reported fourth-quarter core sales up 14% to $4.41 billion and expects first-quarter core sales of $4.2–$4.3 billion, above estimates. Corning and Meta announced a U.S. data-center supply deal worth up to $6 billion, driving expansion in North Carolina.
28 January 2026
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Amphenol stock price slides 11% after record results; investors wait on CCS details

Amphenol stock price slides 11% after record results; investors wait on CCS details

Amphenol shares fell 11% to $147.69 Wednesday despite reporting record Q4 sales of $6.4 billion and raising its Q1 outlook. The stock dropped $18.56 from its prior close, with 16.4 million shares traded. Investors focused on margins and IT datacom demand as the company integrates its CommScope CCS acquisition. Executives will address questions at a 1 p.m. ET call.
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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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