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Stock Market News 29 January 2026

Southwest Airlines stock jumps nearly 15% as overhaul bets lift LUV shares

Southwest Airlines stock jumps nearly 15% as overhaul bets lift LUV shares

Southwest Airlines shares jumped nearly 15% to $46.95 midday Thursday after the company projected at least $4.00 adjusted EPS for 2026 and announced new bag fees and seat upgrades. Executives reported strong early customer feedback but said more booking data is needed before finalizing forecasts. Franklin Resources disclosed a 7.8% stake as of Dec. 31. Wall Street had expected $3.19 per share in 2026, according to LSEG.
Modine stock jumps nearly 19% as $1 billion Gentherm tie-up sharpens data center cooling focus

Modine stock jumps nearly 19% as $1 billion Gentherm tie-up sharpens data center cooling focus

Modine shares rose 18.6% to $174.15 after announcing a $1 billion deal to spin off its Performance Technologies unit and merge it with Gentherm in a Reverse Morris Trust. Modine will receive $210 million in cash and its shareholders about 40% of the combined company. The deal is expected to close in late 2026, pending approvals. Gentherm shares were little changed.
Salesforce stock dives as software selloff deepens on AI disruption fears — what investors watch next

Salesforce stock dives as software selloff deepens on AI disruption fears — what investors watch next

Salesforce shares fell 6.5% to $213.12 Thursday amid a broad software selloff after weak results from SAP and ServiceNow. The S&P 500 Software and Services index dropped 8.7%, hitting a nine-month low. Investors cited concerns over Big Tech’s AI spending and slower cloud growth. SAP and ServiceNow both issued forecasts that failed to lift sector sentiment.
Royal Caribbean stock surges on 2026 profit view as Wave-season bookings hit record prices

Royal Caribbean stock surges on 2026 profit view as Wave-season bookings hit record prices

Royal Caribbean shares surged 14% midday Thursday after the company forecast 2026 adjusted earnings per share of $17.70 to $18.10 and reported two-thirds of 2026 capacity booked at record prices. Norwegian Cruise Line and Carnival also rose, up 9% and 7% respectively. Royal Caribbean expects 2026 fuel costs of $1.173 billion, with 60% hedged. The company cited strong early Wave-season bookings.
Viavi Solutions stock price jumps nearly 16% as Q2 beat and upbeat outlook collide with job-cut plan

Viavi Solutions stock price jumps nearly 16% as Q2 beat and upbeat outlook collide with job-cut plan

Viavi Solutions shares jumped nearly 16% Thursday after reporting quarterly revenue of $369.3 million, up 36.4%, and adjusted EPS of 22 cents, beating forecasts. The company raised March quarter guidance above analyst estimates and announced a restructuring plan affecting 5% of staff. Trading volume topped 9 million shares. UBS and B. Riley raised price targets following the report.
Walmart stock price rises after pharmacy pay boost as investors eye healthcare push (WMT)

Walmart stock price rises after pharmacy pay boost as investors eye healthcare push (WMT)

Walmart shares rose 0.7% to $117.39 by midday Thursday after the company raised pay for 3,000 pharmacy technicians and expanded wage ranges to as much as $40.50 an hour. The move comes as Walmart upgrades pharmacy roles and scales digital health services. The S&P 500-linked SPDR ETF fell 0.6% and Amazon dropped 1.2% in the same session. Walmart operates about 4,600 pharmacies nationwide.
Bloom Energy stock drops 7% as analyst buzz cools with earnings in sight

Bloom Energy stock drops 7% as analyst buzz cools with earnings in sight

Bloom Energy shares fell about 7% to $154 by midday Thursday, reversing part of a two-day rally that set a 52-week high. The drop followed new analyst coverage and price targets, with Barclays initiating at Equalweight and Baird raising its target to $172. Investors await fourth-quarter results on Feb. 5, focusing on orders and capacity. The broader fuel-cell sector also declined as tech stocks slid.
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) stock drops as rally cools and investors refocus on BlueBird 7

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) stock drops as rally cools and investors refocus on BlueBird 7

AST SpaceMobile shares fell 4.5% to $115.73 by midday Thursday after a law firm announced an investigation into investor claims. The drop followed a volatile session, with the stock swinging from $123.52 to $113.40. Investors are focused on the late-February BlueBird 7 satellite launch and the March 3 earnings report.
GE Aerospace stock rises in New York as Boeing flags GE9X engine issue; traders eye Singapore Airshow next

GE Aerospace stock rises in New York as Boeing flags GE9X engine issue; traders eye Singapore Airshow next

GE Aerospace shares rose 1.1% to $295.84 by midday Thursday, rebounding after Boeing disclosed a durability issue with the GE9X engines on its 777-9 test fleet. Boeing said the problem should not delay first deliveries in 2027. Honeywell shares gained 4.5% after strong aerospace results, with aftermarket demand in focus as airlines keep older planes in service amid delivery delays.
Johnson & Johnson stock price drifts after record-area run as Morgan Stanley upgrade keeps spotlight on new drugs

Johnson & Johnson stock price drifts after record-area run as Morgan Stanley upgrade keeps spotlight on new drugs

Johnson & Johnson shares slipped 0.1% to $227.43 by midday Thursday after peaking near record highs, following a Morgan Stanley upgrade and a price target hike to $262. The FDA approved a new Darzalex Faspro combination for multiple myeloma on Jan. 27. CEO Joaquin Duato’s spouse sold 100,000 shares last week, SEC filings show. J&J forecasts 2026 sales up to $100.5 billion and EPS up to $11.63.
Strategy (MSTR) stock hits a 52-week low as bitcoin slides — what traders watch next

Strategy (MSTR) stock hits a 52-week low as bitcoin slides — what traders watch next

Strategy Inc shares fell 9.7% to $143.06 Thursday, hitting a 52-week low as bitcoin dropped 5.23% to around $84,915. Crypto-linked stocks including MARA, Riot Platforms, and Coinbase also declined. Broader markets slid, with Microsoft down over 11%. Investors await Strategy’s Feb. 5 earnings for updates on its bitcoin strategy.

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Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

7 February 2026
Corning shares jumped 8.3% to a record $122.16 Friday, gaining 11% over two sessions amid strong demand for AI infrastructure stocks. The move follows a $6 billion optical fiber deal with Meta and upgraded company forecasts. Shares traded as high as $122.56 and rose 0.6% after hours. COO Avery Nelson sold 1,894 shares for tax withholding, retaining 66,050.
PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

7 February 2026
PepsiCo priced €2.5 billion in euro notes across four maturities, with settlement set for Feb. 11, according to an SEC filing. The company plans to use proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repaying commercial paper. Shares closed at $170.49 Friday, up 1.8%. PepsiCo is also cutting U.S. snack prices by up to 15% after consumer pushback.
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