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Stock Market News 29 January 2026

Apple stock slips as earnings loom; iPhone sales and Siri AI push in sharp focus

Apple stock slips as earnings loom; iPhone sales and Siri AI push in sharp focus

Apple shares fell 0.7% to $256.44 in early New York trading Thursday ahead of quarterly earnings due after the bell. Investors are focused on iPhone sales, rising memory costs, and updates to Siri using Google’s AI. Analysts expect record revenue and the strongest iPhone growth in four years, led by China demand. Regulatory scrutiny of Apple’s services continues.
Tesla stock steadies after Musk’s $2 billion xAI bet and a $20 billion spending jolt

Tesla stock steadies after Musk’s $2 billion xAI bet and a $20 billion spending jolt

Tesla shares edged up 0.07% to $431.46 in early Thursday trading after volatile moves on earnings and spending plans. The company reported 2025 revenue down 3% to $94.83 billion and confirmed a $2 billion investment in xAI. Tesla reaffirmed Cybercab robotaxi production is on track for 2026, with Gen 3 Optimus and Tesla Semi launches planned for the same period. Investors are watching cash burn and regulatory hurdles.
Amazon stock slips after 16,000-job cut plan as Wall Street eyes Feb. 5 results

Amazon stock slips after 16,000-job cut plan as Wall Street eyes Feb. 5 results

Amazon shares fell 0.7% to $243.01 in early trading after the company confirmed 16,000 new corporate layoffs. The cuts bring total job losses since October to about 30,000. Amazon also plans to close its Fresh and Go stores and discontinue its palm-payment system. Investors await next week’s earnings, focusing on AWS and AI spending.
Nvidia stock jumps in premarket as CEO flags China H200 decision — what NVDA traders watch next

Nvidia stock jumps in premarket as CEO flags China H200 decision — what NVDA traders watch next

Nvidia shares rose 1.6% to $191.52 in premarket trading after CEO Jensen Huang said China is close to approving a license for the H200 AI chip. Beijing has allowed ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent to buy over 400,000 H200 chips under certain conditions, Reuters reported. Microsoft and Meta’s increased capital spending kept focus on AI chip demand and ongoing supply bottlenecks.
AT&T shares jump on upbeat 2026 outlook as fiber push and spectrum deal take center stage

AT&T shares jump on upbeat 2026 outlook as fiber push and spectrum deal take center stage

AT&T shares rose 4.6% in premarket trading after the company forecast 2026 profits above Wall Street estimates and raised its long-term cash flow outlook. The company cited growth in fiber broadband and 5G, and pending deals for Lumen fiber assets and EchoStar spectrum licenses. CEO John Stankey said AT&T aims to connect over 40 million fiber customer locations by year-end.
29 January 2026
Lloyds (LLOY.L) share price jumps on profit beat and £1.75bn buyback — what investors watch next

Lloyds (LLOY.L) share price jumps on profit beat and £1.75bn buyback — what investors watch next

Lloyds shares rose 2.2% to a 52-week high after the bank announced a £1.75 billion buyback and raised its 2026 profit target. Annual pre-tax profit jumped 12% to £6.7 billion, beating forecasts. The bank increased its dividend and projected 2026 net interest income at about £14.9 billion. Uncertainty remains over motor finance compensation costs.

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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.
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