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Stock Market News 27 January 2026

Broadcom stock price rises as Wall Street sets up for Fed call and big-tech earnings (AVGO)

Broadcom stock price rises as Wall Street sets up for Fed call and big-tech earnings (AVGO)

Broadcom shares rose 1.5% to $324.85 in early Tuesday trading, leading chip stocks higher after Micron’s $24 billion Singapore plant announcement. Investors shifted into top tech names ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision and a wave of mega-cap earnings. Focus remains on whether AI spending will lift profits amid margin concerns.
Ford stock slips before the open on First Brands rescue-talk report, putting supply risk in focus

Ford stock slips before the open on First Brands rescue-talk report, putting supply risk in focus

Ford shares fell 0.8% to $13.44 premarket Tuesday after reports of rescue financing talks with bankrupt supplier First Brands Group. First Brands, which filed for Chapter 11 in September, has about $190 million left and is shutting some North American operations. Automakers are reportedly considering advance payments for parts to keep supply lines open. No comment from Ford, GM, or First Brands.
27 January 2026
B2Gold stock price: BTG edges up premarket as gold’s $5,100 run keeps miners in focus

B2Gold stock price: BTG edges up premarket as gold’s $5,100 run keeps miners in focus

B2Gold shares rose 0.2% to $5.35 in U.S. premarket trading Tuesday after gold hit a record $5,110.50 an ounce Monday. Newmont, Barrick, Kinross, and Agnico Eagle also advanced. The Federal Reserve begins a two-day policy meeting Tuesday, with markets pricing in a 97% chance rates will stay unchanged. B2Gold will report earnings and 2026 guidance after markets close Feb. 18.
27 January 2026
Intel stock pops in premarket after Monday slide as investors weigh supply woes and Fed week

Intel stock pops in premarket after Monday slide as investors weigh supply woes and Fed week

Intel shares rose 3.4% to $43.95 in premarket trading Tuesday, rebounding after a 5.7% drop Monday and a 17% plunge Friday. The stock remains down 22% since January 22, following Intel’s warning of supply problems and a weak first-quarter forecast. Traders are watching for the Fed’s rate decision Wednesday and Texas Instruments’ earnings after the bell.
ASML stock rises ahead of Q4 earnings — here’s what investors are watching

ASML stock rises ahead of Q4 earnings — here’s what investors are watching

ASML shares climbed 1.1% to near 1,190 euros in Amsterdam Tuesday, ahead of its Q4 and full-year earnings due Wednesday. Evercore ISI reaffirmed its buy rating with a 1,300-euro target; Barclays kept a hold at 1,200 euros. Investors are watching for any upgrade to ASML’s 2026 sales outlook amid strong AI chip demand. CEO Christophe Fouquet will address the media at 1100 CET after results.
Nvidia stock today: NVDA ticks up premarket on $2 billion CoreWeave stake as Microsoft chip push lands

Nvidia stock today: NVDA ticks up premarket on $2 billion CoreWeave stake as Microsoft chip push lands

Nvidia shares rose 0.4% to $187.22 in premarket trading Tuesday after the company announced a $2 billion investment in AI cloud firm CoreWeave, nearly doubling its stake. The deal involves about 23 million shares at $87.20 each. Microsoft, a major Nvidia customer, unveiled its Maia 200 AI chip and new software suite, intensifying competition. Investors await earnings from Microsoft and Meta on Wednesday for signals on AI spending.
Cisco stock edges up premarket after Evercore upgrade; what traders watch next

Cisco stock edges up premarket after Evercore upgrade; what traders watch next

Cisco shares rose 0.3% in premarket trading Tuesday, following a 3.24% gain Monday, after Evercore ISI upgraded the stock to “Outperform” and raised its price target to $100. The firm cited strong AI and campus networking demand but warned of risks in security and collaboration. Investors await Cisco’s earnings for signs of AI-driven revenue growth. The stock traded near $77.30 ahead of the open.
27 January 2026
Hyperscale Data (GPUS) stock lifts in premarket after it flags $48.5 million bitcoin stash

Hyperscale Data (GPUS) stock lifts in premarket after it flags $48.5 million bitcoin stash

Hyperscale Data shares rose about 4% in premarket trading Tuesday after the company disclosed its bitcoin holdings are valued at $48.5 million as of Jan. 25. The company reported holding 560 bitcoin, mostly through its Sentinum unit, and aims to reach $100 million in bitcoin on its balance sheet. Bitcoin hovered near $87,956, while major U.S.-listed crypto miners fell 5% to 6% early. Next earnings report is set for Feb. 19.
Today’s US Economic Calendar: Trump Speech, Consumer Confidence and Treasury Auction Set the Tone for Stocks

Today’s US Economic Calendar: Trump Speech, Consumer Confidence and Treasury Auction Set the Tone for Stocks

Health insurers fell sharply premarket after Medicare Advantage rates for 2027 came in below forecasts; UnitedHealth dropped 8%, CVS 9%, and Humana 14%. UPS rose 3.7% after projecting 2026 revenue growth. Nasdaq 100 E-mini futures gained 0.54%, while Dow E-minis slipped 0.08%. The Fed begins its two-day meeting as traders await home-price data and a $70 billion five-year Treasury auction.
27 January 2026
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.
Mortgage rates today near 6% as Fed meeting kicks off; housing stocks mixed

Mortgage rates today near 6% as Fed meeting kicks off; housing stocks mixed

U.S. 30-year mortgage rates hovered near 6.1% early Tuesday, with Bankrate showing an average of 6.20% and Mortgage News Daily at 6.17%. The 10-year Treasury yield closed at 4.22%. Homebuilder shares slipped, with Lennar down 1.1% and the iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF off 0.6%. Investors await the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting for signals on future borrowing costs.
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

S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures rose early Tuesday, while Dow futures slipped, weighed by UnitedHealth after Washington proposed keeping Medicare Advantage payments nearly flat for 2027. Insurers fell in premarket trading. Investors awaited earnings reports and the Federal Reserve’s policy decision due Wednesday. Salesforce shares gained on news of a $5.6 billion U.S. Army contract.
UK stock market today: FTSE 100 rises toward 10,200 as banks lead gains

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 rises toward 10,200 as banks lead gains

Bank shares pushed London’s FTSE 100 up 0.5% to 10,197 on Tuesday, while the FTSE 250 was flat. UK shop prices rose 1.5% year-on-year in January, the fastest pace in nearly two years. Dr Martens dropped 8.7% after warning on demand. Cranswick signaled profits at the top end of its forecast range.
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

Dow futures fell 40 points premarket Tuesday as UnitedHealth dropped 8.6% after a proposed Medicare Advantage rate increase came in far below expectations. S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures rose ahead of major earnings reports and the start of the Federal Reserve meeting. Salesforce gained 2.2% after landing a $5.6 billion U.S. Army contract. A partial government shutdown loomed with funding set to expire after midnight Friday.

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BAE Systems share price: Buyback update and Launchpad incubator set up Feb 18 results

BAE Systems share price: Buyback update and Launchpad incubator set up Feb 18 results

8 February 2026
London, Feb 8, 2026, 08:54 GMT — Market closed. BAE Systems plc (BAES.L) shares last closed up 1.2% at 1,879 pence on Friday, with about 5.6 million shares traded. The London Stock Exchange is shut on Sunday and the stock will reopen on Monday. (Investing.com) That next session lands with BAE’s full-year results due on Feb. 18, a date investors treat as the next real price setter. Traders are watching for guidance on 2026 sales and cash flow, and how much cash the group plans to send back to shareholders. (investors.baesystems.com) BAE has also put a new idea on the
Barclays share price jumps into earnings week: what to watch before Tuesday’s results

Barclays share price jumps into earnings week: what to watch before Tuesday’s results

8 February 2026
Barclays shares closed up 2.71% at 479.1 pence on Friday, ahead of full-year results and a targets update due Tuesday. Barclays and NatWest have both submitted offers for Evelyn Partners, with a deal announcement possible this week, according to Reuters. Mary Francis will retire from the Barclays board in May. Investors are watching for signals on costs, credit quality, and capital returns.
Rolls-Royce share price ends week higher on buyback update as RR.L eyes turn to results

Rolls-Royce share price ends week higher on buyback update as RR.L eyes turn to results

8 February 2026
Rolls-Royce Holdings shares closed at 1,229p on Friday, up 1.78%, as the FTSE 100 gained 0.59%. The company reported buying 742,570 shares on Feb. 5 as part of its £200 million buyback, bringing total repurchases to 12.66 million shares. Rolls-Royce will attend the World Defense Show in Riyadh, noting over 80% of its Saudi workforce are nationals.
Vodafone share price: Buyback kicks off, but Germany recovery is the next test for VOD.L

Vodafone share price: Buyback kicks off, but Germany recovery is the next test for VOD.L

8 February 2026
Vodafone (VOD.L) bought 27.1 million shares this week as its new buyback began, with the stock closing Friday up 1.47% at 110.6p after a sharp drop the day before. Investors remain focused on Germany’s service-revenue growth and the pace of buybacks ahead of Monday’s open. The company maintained full-year guidance after reporting 5.4% group service revenue growth in Q3, with Germany up 0.7%.
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