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Stock Market News 30 January 2026

Bradesco stock dips in Sao Paulo as Brazil rate-cut talk builds, earnings next week in focus

Bradesco stock dips in Sao Paulo as Brazil rate-cut talk builds, earnings next week in focus

Bradesco’s preferred shares (BBDC4) fell 0.4% to 21.35 reais Friday, mirroring a 0.9% drop in the Ibovespa index. Bradesco ADRs slid 1.9% to $4.07 in New York. Investors await Bradesco’s Q4 earnings on Feb. 5, focusing on loan demand and credit provisions. Brazil’s central bank held the Selic rate at 15%, signaling possible cuts in March but stressing caution.
30 January 2026
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ServiceNow stock steadies near $117 after 11% slide as buyback plan meets AI-fueled software jitters

ServiceNow stock steadies near $117 after 11% slide as buyback plan meets AI-fueled software jitters

ServiceNow shares traded flat near $116.74 Friday after plunging 11% Thursday, despite the company’s 2026 subscription revenue forecast topping analyst estimates. Fourth-quarter subscription revenue rose 21% to $3.466 billion. The board approved an additional $5 billion for share buybacks. Broader software stocks remained under pressure amid concerns over AI costs and slowing cloud growth.
30 January 2026
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Palo Alto Networks (PANW) stock ticks up after Chronosphere deal closes as traders eye next earnings

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) stock ticks up after Chronosphere deal closes as traders eye next earnings

Palo Alto Networks shares rose about 0.5% to $177.15 Friday after the company finalized its acquisition of Chronosphere. Financial terms were not disclosed, though a previous agreement valued the deal at $3.35 billion. Investors await Palo Alto’s earnings report for details on integration costs and future guidance. The stock had dropped 4.1% in the prior session.
30 January 2026
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CrowdStrike stock steadies near $445 after software selloff rattles investors

CrowdStrike stock steadies near $445 after software selloff rattles investors

CrowdStrike shares edged up 0.1% to $444.90 Friday after dropping 5.2% the previous session. Software stocks remained volatile following SAP’s cautious outlook and ServiceNow’s post-earnings slide. CrowdStrike highlighted a new Gartner customer award and recent $740 million acquisition of identity security startup SGNL. Investors await the company’s March 3 earnings report.
30 January 2026
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Robert Half stock jumps 26% as staffing firm flags early-January momentum, lifts focus to Q1 outlook

Robert Half stock jumps 26% as staffing firm flags early-January momentum, lifts focus to Q1 outlook

Robert Half shares jumped 26% Friday after the company reported sequential growth in its latest quarter, despite a year-on-year drop in revenue and profit. The stock closed at $34.13, up $7.04. Executives projected first-quarter revenue between $1.26 billion and $1.36 billion but warned against overinterpreting short-term trends. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs data for further signals.
30 January 2026
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GE Vernova stock price rises as GEV lifts 2026 outlook, but wind delays keep traders wary

GE Vernova stock price rises as GEV lifts 2026 outlook, but wind delays keep traders wary

GE Vernova shares rose 0.9% to $723.87 Friday after the company raised its 2026 revenue and cash flow forecasts, citing strong turbine and grid demand. The company warned delays at its Vineyard Wind project could cut 2026 revenue by $250 million and deepen losses if more turbines remain uninstalled. Fourth-quarter results showed $11 billion in revenue and $1.8 billion in free cash flow.
30 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock slides as chip-tool selloff deepens; KLA tumble sets the tone

Applied Materials stock slides as chip-tool selloff deepens; KLA tumble sets the tone

KLA shares plunged 12.8% Friday after reporting earnings, dragging Applied Materials down 3.1% to $330.76 and Lam Research 2.3% lower. The sell-off hit chip-equipment stocks broadly, with the VanEck Semiconductor ETF and iShares Semiconductor ETF both falling over 2%. Investors are watching upcoming earnings for signs on 2026 wafer-fab spending. ASML, meanwhile, reported record orders but announced job cuts.
30 January 2026
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Meta stock slips after earnings pop as $135 billion AI spending plan sinks in

Meta stock slips after earnings pop as $135 billion AI spending plan sinks in

Meta Platforms shares fell 2.6% to $718.78 by midday Friday, reversing much of Thursday’s 10.4% surge after strong earnings. The company projects 2026 capital expenditures of $115–$135 billion, driven by AI and data center investments. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 24% to $59.89 billion. Investors are weighing high spending against ad growth and future profitability.
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Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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