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Stock Market News 31 January 2026

Semiconductor stocks stumble after KLA rout — what to watch before Monday’s open

Semiconductor stocks stumble after KLA rout — what to watch before Monday’s open

The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell 3.9% to 7,998.47 Friday, led by a 15.2% plunge in KLA shares despite the company beating estimates. Apple warned of rising memory-chip costs, while investors weighed Trump’s pick of Kevin Warsh for Fed chair and a hotter producer-price report. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang confirmed plans for a major OpenAI investment. Key chip earnings reports are due next week.
Apple stock price (AAPL) back in focus after “staggering” iPhone demand — what could move shares next week

Apple stock price (AAPL) back in focus after “staggering” iPhone demand — what could move shares next week

Apple shares closed Friday up 0.46% at $259.48 after reporting fiscal Q1 revenue of $143.8 billion, up 16%. The company confirmed it acquired Israeli audio AI startup Q.ai for about $1.6 billion. CEO Tim Cook cited supply constraints and rising chip costs. Apple forecast March-quarter revenue growth of 13% to 16% and gross margins up to 49%.
Dow Jones slips on Warsh Fed pick and inflation data — what to know before Monday’s open

Dow Jones slips on Warsh Fed pick and inflation data — what to know before Monday’s open

The Dow Jones fell 179.09 points Friday, closing at 48,892.47, but gained 1.7% for January, its ninth straight monthly rise. Gold futures plunged 11% and silver 31%, their steepest drops since 1980. The U.S. government entered a shutdown early Saturday as Congress missed a funding deadline. Investors are watching Trump’s plan to nominate Kevin Warsh as Fed chair and the latest inflation data.
Coca-Cola stock price hits $74.81 as investors turn defensive — what’s next for KO

Coca-Cola stock price hits $74.81 as investors turn defensive — what’s next for KO

Coca-Cola shares rose $1.42, or 1.9%, to close at $74.81 Friday, with 26.4 million shares traded. Consumer staples led S&P sectors as investors reacted to Fed leadership news and inflation data. Coca-Cola reports earnings Feb. 10 and presents at CAGNY on Feb. 17. Leadership changes take effect March 31, with Sedef Salingan Sahin named Chief Digital Officer.
Agricultural Bank of China A-share (601288) price: what to watch after weak China PMI

Agricultural Bank of China A-share (601288) price: what to watch after weak China PMI

Agricultural Bank of China A shares closed at 6.72 yuan in Shanghai Friday, down 0.88%. The bank announced Zhang Hongwu’s appointment as non-executive director after regulatory approval. January’s official manufacturing PMI fell to 49.3, signaling contraction and weighing on investor sentiment. Trading resumes Monday amid renewed speculation over policy easing.
Palantir stock price could swing 9% after earnings — what traders watch going into Monday

Palantir stock price could swing 9% after earnings — what traders watch going into Monday

Palantir shares dropped 3.47% Friday to $146.59 ahead of its fourth-quarter earnings report, scheduled for Monday after markets close. Options pricing signals a possible 9% swing in the stock next week. Shares have fallen nearly 30% since November’s record high. Reports of Palantir’s AI being used by U.S. immigration authorities have added to volatility.
Netflix stock hovers near $83 as co-CEO Peters sells shares — what could move NFLX next week

Netflix stock hovers near $83 as co-CEO Peters sells shares — what could move NFLX next week

Netflix co-CEO Gregory K. Peters sold 105,781 shares for about $8.8 million Friday as the stock closed up 0.4% at $83.49. The sale comes ahead of a Feb. 3 Senate antitrust hearing on Netflix’s $82.7 billion all-cash bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. Paramount Skydance extended its rival bid deadline to Feb. 20.
ICBC A-shares dip into weekend as China PMI turns red — what traders watch next week

ICBC A-shares dip into weekend as China PMI turns red — what traders watch next week

ICBC’s Shanghai-listed shares closed down 0.14% at 7.25 yuan on Friday after China’s official factory PMI fell to 49.3 in January. Peers were mixed, with CCB and AgBank also lower. Investors await private-sector PMI data on Feb. 2 and possible policy moves. Bloomberg reported Beijing may issue 200 billion yuan in special bonds to recapitalize major insurers.

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Verizon stock price snaps 7-day run as consumer chief exit sharpens focus on turnaround

Verizon stock price snaps 7-day run as consumer chief exit sharpens focus on turnaround

7 February 2026
Verizon shares fell 1.7% to $46.31 Friday, ending a seven-session rally and closing about 2.7% below Thursday’s one-year high. The dip follows news that consumer chief Sowmyanarayan Sampath will step down, with Alfonso Villanueva named interim head. Verizon has climbed 16% since January 29 amid strong subscriber growth and a $25 billion buyback plan.
Cisco stock jumps 3% near $85 as UBS sticks with Buy ahead of Feb. 11 earnings

Cisco stock jumps 3% near $85 as UBS sticks with Buy ahead of Feb. 11 earnings

7 February 2026
Cisco shares rose 3% to $84.82 Friday, nearing $85 ahead of fiscal Q2 results due Feb. 11. UBS maintained a Buy rating and $90 target, citing strong product order growth and data-center demand. Investors are watching AI-related spending and U.S. economic data that could affect rates. Peers Fortinet, CrowdStrike, and Palo Alto Networks also gained.
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