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Stock Market News 29 January 2026

SoFi stock slides ahead of Jan. 30 earnings — what traders watch next

SoFi stock slides ahead of Jan. 30 earnings — what traders watch next

SoFi Technologies shares fell 1.6% to $24.20 by late morning Thursday after reaching $25.12 earlier. The company reports fourth-quarter and full-year results before markets open Friday. Broader fintech stocks, including Affirm and Upstart, also declined. Analysts expect SoFi to post earnings of about 11.4 cents per share on $973 million in revenue.
29 January 2026
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Lam Research stock slips after upbeat forecast; LRCX traders weigh the next leg of chip-tool demand

Lam Research stock slips after upbeat forecast; LRCX traders weigh the next leg of chip-tool demand

Lam Research shares fell about 0.9% Thursday, reversing gains after the company forecast March-quarter revenue of $5.7 billion and adjusted earnings of $1.35 per share, both above estimates. December-quarter revenue reached $5.34 billion. China accounted for 35% of sales last quarter. Investors remain focused on AI-driven memory demand and tool orders.
29 January 2026
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Western Digital stock slides ahead of earnings after Seagate rally — what’s next for WDC shares?

Western Digital stock slides ahead of earnings after Seagate rally — what’s next for WDC shares?

Western Digital shares fell 2.8% to $271.81 in early Thursday trading, paring Wednesday’s 10.7% rally ahead of its fiscal second-quarter results due after the U.S. market closes. Investors are watching for guidance on cloud storage demand and pricing. Seagate and Micron also slipped. Western Digital’s stock is up nearly 400% since November 2024.
29 January 2026
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GOOG stock drops from a record high as Alphabet faces an AI reality check before earnings

GOOG stock drops from a record high as Alphabet faces an AI reality check before earnings

Alphabet’s non-voting GOOG shares fell 2.5% to $328.00 after reaching a session high of $342.91. Google agreed to pay $135 million to settle a lawsuit over Android data collection, pending court approval. Microsoft shares plunged nearly 12% as Big Tech stocks slid on concerns about rising AI-related costs. Alphabet will report earnings on Feb. 4.
29 January 2026
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Oracle stock slides as Microsoft rout rattles software names; traders eye what’s next for ORCL

Oracle stock slides as Microsoft rout rattles software names; traders eye what’s next for ORCL

Oracle shares fell 5.6% to $163.09 Thursday, deepening a sector-wide selloff after Microsoft’s earnings stoked doubts about AI and cloud returns. The Nasdaq dropped 1% as software stocks slid. Oracle launched a new AI data platform for life sciences and secured a major cloud deal with IHG Hotels. A recent data center outage also disrupted TikTok users in the U.S.
29 January 2026
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Amphenol stock price tries to find a floor after earnings shock as “organic” growth comes under the microscope

Amphenol stock price tries to find a floor after earnings shock as “organic” growth comes under the microscope

Amphenol shares rose 0.8% to $147.19 Thursday, rebounding after a 12% plunge on earnings. The company posted record quarterly sales of $6.4 billion, up 49% year-over-year, with 37% organic growth. Investors remain cautious, focusing on the sustainability of growth and the impact of the CommScope CCS acquisition. First-quarter sales are forecast at $6.90–$7.00 billion.
29 January 2026
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Seagate (STX) stock price slips after record rally on AI-driven outlook — what to watch next

Seagate (STX) stock price slips after record rally on AI-driven outlook — what to watch next

Seagate shares fell 1.1% to $438.09 by late morning Thursday, after a 19% surge to a record high on strong earnings and AI-driven storage demand. The company projected March-quarter revenue of $2.90 billion and adjusted EPS of $3.40, beating analyst estimates. Nearline capacity is fully allocated through 2026, with pricing set to follow demand. The board declared a $0.74 dividend, payable April 8 to holders as of March 25.
29 January 2026
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Palantir stock sinks 5% as AI-software selloff bites ahead of Feb. 2 earnings

Palantir stock sinks 5% as AI-software selloff bites ahead of Feb. 2 earnings

Palantir shares fell 5.2% to $149.13 in early New York trading, hitting a low of $148.76 amid a broader software stock selloff. The drop followed disappointing Big Tech earnings and rising investor skepticism over AI spending. Palantir’s quarterly report is due Feb. 2, with analysts focusing on contract momentum and guidance.
29 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: DJIA edges up near 49,000 as AI spending scrutiny deepens

Dow Jones today: DJIA edges up near 49,000 as AI spending scrutiny deepens

The Dow rose 47.89 points, or 0.10%, to 49,063.49 in early trading Thursday, while the S&P 500 fell 0.35% and the Nasdaq dropped 0.93%. Microsoft shares slid after warning of record AI expenses; IBM jumped on strong AI-driven software demand. Initial jobless claims fell to 209,000. The U.S. trade deficit nearly doubled in November to $56.8 billion amid a surge in capital goods imports.
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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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