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Stock Market News 27 January 2026

Meta stock jumps on $6 billion Corning AI cable deal as earnings loom

Meta stock jumps on $6 billion Corning AI cable deal as earnings loom

Meta shares rose about 2% to $672.36 early Tuesday after the company agreed to pay Corning up to $6 billion for fiber-optic cables supporting AI data centers. Corning will expand production in Hickory, North Carolina, with payments running through 2030. The deal comes ahead of Meta’s earnings report Wednesday, as investors focus on rising infrastructure costs. The EU set a mid-May 2026 compliance deadline for WhatsApp channels under new digital rules.
Micron stock jumps as $24 billion Singapore fab plan targets NAND demand tied to AI

Micron stock jumps as $24 billion Singapore fab plan targets NAND demand tied to AI

Micron shares rose 4.3% in premarket trading Tuesday after the company announced a $24 billion, 10-year expansion of its Singapore wafer facilities. The new plant will add 700,000 square feet of cleanroom space, with production set to begin in 2028. Investors are watching for updates from Samsung and SK Hynix on Thursday as competition in high-bandwidth memory heats up.
Apple stock price today: AAPL climbs at the open as $315 target meets earnings week

Apple stock price today: AAPL climbs at the open as $315 target meets earnings week

Apple shares rose 1.7% to $259.73 early Tuesday, extending Monday’s 3% gain ahead of its January 29 earnings report. JPMorgan raised its Apple price target to $315, while Jefferies cut its target to $276.47. The stock traded between $258.66 and $260.13 Tuesday morning. Investors are watching for the Fed’s rate decision and major tech earnings later this week.
Microsoft stock rises as MSFT heads into earnings after Maia 200 AI chip reveal

Microsoft stock rises as MSFT heads into earnings after Maia 200 AI chip reveal

Microsoft shares rose 0.9% to $470.28 in early U.S. trading Tuesday ahead of its fiscal Q2 earnings report due Jan. 28. Investors are focused on Azure’s growth and Microsoft’s new Maia 200 AI chip, which launches this week in Iowa. The Federal Reserve also begins a two-day policy meeting, adding to market uncertainty.
Broadcom stock price rises as Wall Street sets up for Fed call and big-tech earnings (AVGO)

Broadcom stock price rises as Wall Street sets up for Fed call and big-tech earnings (AVGO)

Broadcom shares rose 1.5% to $324.85 in early Tuesday trading, leading chip stocks higher after Micron’s $24 billion Singapore plant announcement. Investors shifted into top tech names ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision and a wave of mega-cap earnings. Focus remains on whether AI spending will lift profits amid margin concerns.
Ford stock slips before the open on First Brands rescue-talk report, putting supply risk in focus

Ford stock slips before the open on First Brands rescue-talk report, putting supply risk in focus

Ford shares fell 0.8% to $13.44 premarket Tuesday after reports of rescue financing talks with bankrupt supplier First Brands Group. First Brands, which filed for Chapter 11 in September, has about $190 million left and is shutting some North American operations. Automakers are reportedly considering advance payments for parts to keep supply lines open. No comment from Ford, GM, or First Brands.
27 January 2026
B2Gold stock price: BTG edges up premarket as gold’s $5,100 run keeps miners in focus

B2Gold stock price: BTG edges up premarket as gold’s $5,100 run keeps miners in focus

B2Gold shares rose 0.2% to $5.35 in U.S. premarket trading Tuesday after gold hit a record $5,110.50 an ounce Monday. Newmont, Barrick, Kinross, and Agnico Eagle also advanced. The Federal Reserve begins a two-day policy meeting Tuesday, with markets pricing in a 97% chance rates will stay unchanged. B2Gold will report earnings and 2026 guidance after markets close Feb. 18.
27 January 2026

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Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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