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Stock Market News 25 January 2026

Basic materials stocks close near a one-year high — what could move XLB in Fed week

Basic materials stocks close near a one-year high — what could move XLB in Fed week

New York, Jan 25, 2026, 13:33 EST — The market has closed. U.S. basic materials stocks ended last week on a strong note. The sector reopens Monday with renewed focus on critical minerals, following news of a U.S. government-backed rare earths agreement that emerged over the weekend. This matters now because materials have become a key barometer for two tough-to-value…
25 January 2026
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First Citizens BancShares stock price dives as interest-income outlook bites, with Fed week ahead

First Citizens BancShares stock price dives as interest-income outlook bites, with Fed week ahead

New York, Jan 25, 2026, 13:16 EST — Market closed First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA) ended Friday’s session at $2,016.56, slipping 8.49% from the day before. As the market reopens Monday, investors remain focused on interest rates and how banks will deliver on earnings. (Investing) That decline carries weight now since regional banks are still among the market’s clearest indicators for…
25 January 2026
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Meta earnings, Waymo probe and Netflix deal talk put communication services stocks in focus

Meta earnings, Waymo probe and Netflix deal talk put communication services stocks in focus

New York, January 25, 2026, 13:22 EST — Market closed. Communication services stocks kicked off the week with their key sector gauge nudging up, despite investors gearing up for a heavy slate of corporate reports. The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLC) climbed 0.6% to $116.96. The modest shift conceals just how concentrated this group is now. State Street…
25 January 2026
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Cloud computing stocks brace for Fed, Microsoft earnings after CPQ slips

Cloud computing stocks brace for Fed, Microsoft earnings after CPQ slips

New York, Jan 25, 2026, 13:02 EST — Market closed. The ISE CTA Cloud Computing Index (CPQ) ended Friday at 1,373.63, down 2.53 points, or 0.18%, according to Nasdaq data. The index, made up of 64 components, is designed to track companies tied to cloud computing. (Nasdaq Global Index Watch) Attention is shifting from this month’s policy and geopolitical swings…
25 January 2026
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Power-Price Shock Hits Data Center Stocks: Equinix, Digital Realty, Vertiv in Focus This Week

Power-Price Shock Hits Data Center Stocks: Equinix, Digital Realty, Vertiv in Focus This Week

New York, Jan 25, 2026, 13:01 (ET) — Market closed. Real-time wholesale electricity prices in Dominion Energy’s Virginia service area surged past $1,800 per megawatt-hour early Sunday, pushed by Winter Storm Fern and demand that outstripped forecasts in the nation’s busiest data-center hub. That’s up from roughly $200 just a day before. PJM Interconnection expects winter demand to hit a…
25 January 2026
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Quantum computing stocks slid Friday — what could move IonQ, Rigetti, D-Wave and QCi next week

Quantum computing stocks slid Friday — what could move IonQ, Rigetti, D-Wave and QCi next week

New York, Jan 25, 2026, 12:55 EST — Market closed U.S.-listed quantum computing stocks closed down on Friday, underscoring the sector’s continued high volatility despite steadier performance in broader indexes. This weighs in before Monday’s open, with traders bracing for a week loaded with macro and headline risks. Small caps in the sector tend to react more to sentiment shifts…
25 January 2026
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Tesla’s robotaxi and subscription shift puts EV stocks on edge ahead of a Fed-and-earnings crunch

Tesla’s robotaxi and subscription shift puts EV stocks on edge ahead of a Fed-and-earnings crunch

New York, Jan 25, 2026, 12:43 EST — Market closed. Tesla’s shares finished Friday almost flat, slipping just 0.07% to close at $449.06. As the new week begins, the EV sector’s benchmark stock is gearing up for a busy slate of events. (Nasdaq) Two key events fall on the same day: the Federal Reserve concludes its Jan. 27–28 meeting Wednesday,…
25 January 2026
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USA Rare Earth stock price in focus as report flags $1.6 billion U.S. stake deal for rare metals play

USA Rare Earth stock price in focus as report flags $1.6 billion U.S. stake deal for rare metals play

New York, Jan 25, 2026, 12:54 EST — Market closed. Shares of USA Rare Earth are set to open Monday with investors digesting news that the Trump administration plans to acquire a 10% stake in the Nasdaq-listed rare earths miner, sources told Reuters. This move comes as part of a $1.6 billion debt-and-equity package, according to two people familiar with…
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Dow Jones falls again before Fed week as tariff talk flares and earnings pile up

Dow Jones falls again before Fed week as tariff talk flares and earnings pile up

New York, Jan 25, 2026, 12:06 PM EST — Market closed. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) fell 0.6% on Friday, finishing at 49,098.71, marking a 0.5% drop for the week as U.S. markets gear up to reopen Monday. The S&P 500 inched up 0.1%, while the Nasdaq added 0.3%. (AP News) The index enters the new week barely tolerating…
25 January 2026
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Intel stock plunges 17% on weak outlook, setting up a tense week for Wall Street

Intel stock plunges 17% on weak outlook, setting up a tense week for Wall Street

NEW YORK, January 25, 2026, 12:07 ET — The market is now closed. Intel shares fell roughly 17% on Friday, closing near $45.07, following the company’s warning that it is having trouble keeping up with demand for server chips used in AI data centers. The timing couldn’t be more awkward for investors. Chip stocks have essentially become a straight bet…
25 January 2026
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L’Oreal stock price in focus after Barclays upgrade as Feb. 12 results near

L’Oreal stock price in focus after Barclays upgrade as Feb. 12 results near

Paris, Jan 25, 2026, 18:02 CET — Market closed. Barclays upgraded L’Oreal (OREP.PA) to “overweight” from “underweight” and pushed its price target to 435 euros, according to a broker note. L’Oreal shares closed Friday at 386.25 euros, down 0.26%, while France’s CAC 40 index dipped 0.07%, per the company’s investor site. The beauty giant is set to release its 2025…
25 January 2026
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American Express stock slides into earnings week as Fed decision looms — what to watch next

American Express stock slides into earnings week as Fed decision looms — what to watch next

New York, January 25, 2026, 11:48 ET — Market closed American Express (AXP.N) shares dropped 1.7% to close at $361.69 on Friday, putting the Dow component under pressure ahead of a week loaded with key market events. U.S. markets kick off Monday ahead of a Federal Reserve decision set for midweek and a packed earnings schedule that’s shaping investor outlooks…
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  • Investing $500 in Berkshire Hathaway for 10 Years: Potential Growth and Outlook
    February 4, 2026, 6:01 AM EST. Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A, BRK.B) has averaged nearly 14% annual returns over the past decade. Investing $500 today could grow substantially, assuming a conservative 11% yearly return, potentially reaching $1,420 in 10 years. The conglomerate owns diverse businesses like GEICO and BNSF railroad, plus shares in giants such as Apple and Coca-Cola. Despite Warren Buffett's recent retirement, CEO Greg Abel's leadership inspires confidence. Berkshire is not a dividend stock yet but holds a massive $382 billion cash reserve, possibly making dividends likely in future. The stock trades at a forward P/E of 22.37, slightly above its five-year average. With a beta of 0.65, Berkshire stock tends to be less volatile than the broader market, offering a mix of steady growth and lower downside risk.
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