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Stock Market News 30 January 2026

Southwest Airlines stock jumps nearly 19% as LUV targets $4 profit — what traders watch next

Southwest Airlines stock jumps nearly 19% as LUV targets $4 profit — what traders watch next

Southwest Airlines shares jumped 18.7% Thursday to $48.50 after the company projected 2026 adjusted earnings of at least $4.00 per share, beating Wall Street estimates. The airline also forecast first-quarter unit revenue to rise at least 9.5% year over year. Southwest’s rally followed the rollout of assigned seating and new fee options. Investors await the company’s April quarterly report.
30 January 2026
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Joby Aviation stock slides after $1.2 billion deal; dilution and hedging now in focus

Joby Aviation stock slides after $1.2 billion deal; dilution and hedging now in focus

Joby Aviation shares plunged 16.8% to $11.14 after the company announced a $1.2 billion stock and convertible note offering, including $600 million in 0.75% notes due 2032. The deal, upsized from $1 billion, will settle Feb. 2. Traders focused on the impact of new share supply and hedging activity tied to the convertible notes. Other eVTOL stocks also fell, but Joby’s drop was steeper.
30 January 2026
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Bloom Energy stock drops 5% as Barclays initiation puts spotlight on valuation ahead of earnings

Bloom Energy stock drops 5% as Barclays initiation puts spotlight on valuation ahead of earnings

Bloom Energy shares fell 5.4% Thursday to $156.53 after Barclays initiated coverage with an Equalweight rating and a $153 target. The drop followed a recent surge to a 52-week high and volatility in leveraged ETFs tied to the stock. Bloom’s gains this month were fueled by a $2.65 billion utility order from American Electric Power. The company will report fourth-quarter 2025 results soon.
30 January 2026
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KLA stock whipsaws after earnings; KLAC rebounds in after-hours trade

KLA stock whipsaws after earnings; KLAC rebounds in after-hours trade

KLA Corp shares jumped 4% to $1,684.71 in after-hours trading Thursday after posting fiscal Q2 revenue of $3.30 billion and adjusted EPS of $8.85, both above Wall Street estimates. The company forecast March-quarter revenue near $3.35 billion and adjusted EPS around $9.08. Investors watched the outlook for signs of AI chip-tool demand. The stock had swung 7% lower before rebounding.
30 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock price steadies near $341 after ASML’s order surge — here’s what traders watch next

Applied Materials stock price steadies near $341 after ASML’s order surge — here’s what traders watch next

Applied Materials rose 1.4% to $341.34 at Thursday’s close after trading between $329 and $348. The move followed ASML’s record €13.2 billion in new orders and a raised 2026 sales forecast, which lifted chip-equipment stocks. AMAT reports fiscal Q1 results Feb. 12 and holds its shareholder meeting March 12. Trading volume reached about 7.3 million shares.
30 January 2026
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Goldman Sachs stock edges up as Big Tech jitters hit Wall Street — what’s next for GS

Goldman Sachs stock edges up as Big Tech jitters hit Wall Street — what’s next for GS

Goldman Sachs shares rose 0.2% to $940.12 after a volatile session, trading between $925.30 and $954.30 on volume near 2.3 million. The S&P 500 fell 0.13% and the Nasdaq dropped 0.72%, pressured by Microsoft’s 10% slide. Markets await inflation data and news on the Fed chair nomination Friday. Goldman filed for new five-year notes and led a $200 million IPO for Ethos Technologies.
30 January 2026
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Adobe stock tumbles after hours as AI disruption fears hit software names

Adobe stock tumbles after hours as AI disruption fears hit software names

Adobe shares fell 2.7% to $291.65 in late trading Thursday, hit by a broader selloff in software stocks after weak guidance from SAP and a post-earnings drop in ServiceNow. Investors cited concerns over AI disrupting subscription software revenue. About 7.4 million Adobe shares traded hands. Traders are watching Friday’s U.S. economic data and Adobe’s next earnings report, set for March 12.
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IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026
Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Friday to $2.08 after a sharp drop the previous day, as attention shifted to a Feb. 17 shareholder vote on expanding authorized shares. The company failed to secure enough votes earlier this week and is urging overseas holders to participate. CEO Andy Marsh cited difficulties for European investors in casting ballots. A reverse stock split remains possible if the proposal fails.
AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

7 February 2026
AT&T shares closed down 0.7% at $27.13 on Friday, underperforming the S&P 500’s 1.97% gain. The company completed a $6.5 billion global notes sale this week, with maturities from 2031 to 2056 and coupons between 4.4% and 6%. Investors await delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data, along with T-Mobile’s upcoming earnings update.
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