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Exxon Mobil stock price flat after hours as Tengiz fire probe and oil slide keep traders cautious

Exxon Mobil stock price flat after hours as Tengiz fire probe and oil slide keep traders cautious

Exxon Mobil shares rose 5 cents to $133.64 in after-hours trading Thursday. Kazakhstan’s energy ministry is investigating a fire that shut the Tengiz oil field, where Exxon holds a 25% stake. Tengizchevroil declared force majeure on CPC Blend shipments after the incident. Oil prices fell sharply, with Brent settling at $64.06 a barrel.
Western Digital stock steadies after-hours as analyst targets jump into Jan. 29 earnings

Western Digital stock steadies after-hours as analyst targets jump into Jan. 29 earnings

Western Digital shares rose 0.6% to $243.29 in after-hours trading Thursday after a volatile session. Bank of America, Citi, and Rosenblatt raised price targets, citing strong cloud demand and higher storage prices. The company reports earnings Jan. 29 and will host an investor event Feb. 3. Western Digital forecast Q2 revenue near $2.9 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.88.
Eli Lilly stock rises after hours as fresh GLP-1 stop data revives a big question ahead of earnings

Eli Lilly stock rises after hours as fresh GLP-1 stop data revives a big question ahead of earnings

Eli Lilly shares rose 0.8% after hours Thursday to $1,087.38. A Reuters report cited nference data showing 36% of patients who stopped Lilly’s weight-loss drug tirzepatide kept weight off after six months, while 28% regained weight. Lilly director Juan R. Luciano acquired 15.286 shares via a deferral plan, per SEC filing. The company reports Q4 earnings February 4.
Goldman Sachs stock holds steady after $14.75 billion bond sale as rate-cap politics hangs over banks

Goldman Sachs stock holds steady after $14.75 billion bond sale as rate-cap politics hangs over banks

Goldman Sachs issued $14.75 billion in fixed-to-floating rate notes maturing between 2029 and 2047, according to an SEC filing Thursday. Shares closed up 0.2% at $954.65 and held steady after hours. Investors are watching Washington’s moves on credit-card rate caps and next week’s Fed meeting. Bank of America is considering new credit cards with a 10% rate cap, sources said.
23 January 2026
Lam Research stock slips 3% after fresh high as Citi, Deutsche Bank lift targets into earnings

Lam Research stock slips 3% after fresh high as Citi, Deutsche Bank lift targets into earnings

Lam Research shares fell 3.4% to $220.70 Thursday, slipping from a 52-week high reached the previous day. The decline came despite Citi and Deutsche Bank raising their price targets ahead of Lam’s Jan. 28 earnings. Investors are watching for 2026 chip-equipment spending forecasts, not just quarterly results. Lam’s trading volume was near average as the S&P 500 rose 0.6%.
Mastercard stock price rebounds to $533 as MA snaps slide — what investors watch next

Mastercard stock price rebounds to $533 as MA snaps slide — what investors watch next

Mastercard shares rose 1% to $532.86 Thursday, outperforming Visa amid higher-than-average trading volume. The company will report earnings January 29 as investors watch consumer spending and regulatory pressure. Mastercard cut off Will Bank cards in Brazil this week, prompting the central bank to liquidate Will Financeira. U.S. banks are weighing new low-rate credit cards after President Trump’s push for a national rate cap.
23 January 2026
Johnson & Johnson stock price today: JNJ ends higher, but talc case stays in focus after earnings

Johnson & Johnson stock price today: JNJ ends higher, but talc case stays in focus after earnings

Johnson & Johnson closed up 0.3% at $218.49 Thursday after reporting Q4 revenue of $24.56 billion and adjusted earnings of $2.46 per share. The company projected 2026 sales above estimates but faces ongoing pressure from U.S. drug pricing, tariffs, and talc litigation. A court-appointed special master recommended allowing expert testimony in the New Jersey talc case. J&J plans to appeal.
Why UnitedHealth Group (UNH) stock rose today as Obamacare rebates and earnings loom

Why UnitedHealth Group (UNH) stock rose today as Obamacare rebates and earnings loom

UnitedHealth shares rose 1.96% to $354.47 Thursday as investors focused on the insurer’s plan to rebate ACA profits starting in 2026. CEO Stephen Hemsley faced lawmakers over rising insurance costs, while analysts await the company’s Jan. 27 results and 2026 outlook. ACA premiums are projected to more than double next year, with enrollment expected to fall by two-thirds.
P&G stock price jumps after earnings, but a U.S. demand wobble steals the spotlight

P&G stock price jumps after earnings, but a U.S. demand wobble steals the spotlight

Procter & Gamble shares rose 2.7% to $149.93 in after-hours trading Thursday after reporting fiscal Q2 net sales of $22.2 billion, up 1%, and core EPS of $1.88, beating forecasts. Revenue missed estimates, but the company maintained its full-year outlook. Volumes fell 1% as pricing rose 1%. P&G returned $4.8 billion to shareholders through dividends and buybacks.
Intuitive Surgical Q4 2025 earnings beat lifts ISRG, but 2026 da Vinci forecast slows on tariffs

Intuitive Surgical Q4 2025 earnings beat lifts ISRG, but 2026 da Vinci forecast slows on tariffs

Intuitive Surgical reported Q4 revenue up 19% to $2.87 billion and adjusted earnings of $2.53 per share, beating analyst estimates. Shares rose about 3% in after-hours trading. The company forecast 13% to 15% growth in da Vinci procedures for 2026, slower than 2025, and warned tariffs may pressure margins. Intuitive installed 532 da Vinci systems in the quarter, ending 2025 with 11,106 in use.
Walmart stock slips after PhonePe IPO stake-sale plan; investors brace for CEO handover and earnings

Walmart stock slips after PhonePe IPO stake-sale plan; investors brace for CEO handover and earnings

Walmart shares fell 1.3% to $117.83 in after-hours trading after filing to cut its PhonePe stake by about 12%. The retailer faces a $10.5 million jury verdict in Maryland over a negligent gun sale. PhonePe’s IPO will not raise new capital, with proceeds going to existing shareholders. Wall Street ended higher Thursday, while Walmart declined.
Capital One’s $5.15B Brex buy hits as COF Q4 earnings miss sends shares lower after hours

Capital One’s $5.15B Brex buy hits as COF Q4 earnings miss sends shares lower after hours

Capital One will acquire fintech Brex for $5.15 billion in cash and stock, according to an SEC filing Thursday. The bank’s adjusted fourth-quarter profit missed estimates, sending shares down 4.2% after hours. Capital One reported a $2.13 billion profit and a $1.4 billion jump in credit loss provisions. The Brex deal is expected to close mid-2026, pending regulatory approval.
GE Aerospace stock price drops 7% after earnings even as 2026 profit forecast tops estimates

GE Aerospace stock price drops 7% after earnings even as 2026 profit forecast tops estimates

GE Aerospace shares fell 7.4% to $295 in after-hours trading Thursday after the company posted its 2026 outlook and quarterly results. Adjusted fourth-quarter revenue rose 20% to $11.87 billion, with EPS at $1.57. GE expects slower growth after 2025, forecasting 2026 adjusted EPS of $7.10–$7.40 and free cash flow of $8.0–$8.4 billion. Investors are watching service pricing and repair delays as airlines flag rising maintenance costs.
Oracle stock rises after-hours as Stargate loan jitters and FedRAMP push land on traders’ screens

Oracle stock rises after-hours as Stargate loan jitters and FedRAMP push land on traders’ screens

Oracle shares rose 2.4% to $178.18 in after-hours trading Thursday. Investors weighed weaker demand for $38 billion in loan syndication tied to OpenAI-related “Stargate” data centers. Oracle announced its Primavera Cloud received a FedRAMP “In Process” designation. A quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share is scheduled for payment Friday.
Abbott stock sinks 10% after outlook misses estimates — what ABT investors watch next

Abbott stock sinks 10% after outlook misses estimates — what ABT investors watch next

Abbott shares fell about 10% to $108.61 in after-hours trading Thursday after fourth-quarter revenue missed estimates and the company issued a weaker first-quarter profit forecast. Nutrition sales dropped 8.9% to $1.94 billion, and diagnostics revenue declined 2.5%. CEO Robert Ford said nutrition growth will remain “challenged” for several quarters. Abbott expects full-year adjusted earnings of $5.55 to $5.80 per share.

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  • FirstEnergy Stock Dips Amid $28 Billion Grid Investment Plan; Valuation Seen as 10.3% Undervalued
    May 1, 2026, 5:02 AM EDT. FirstEnergy (FE) shares declined 6.2% over the past month, closing at $47.52 with a market cap of $28.3 billion. Despite recent weakness, the company's $28 billion grid modernization plan through 2029 projects 15% compound annual growth in transmission rate base, supporting earnings growth narratives. Analysts peg fair value at $53, indicating a potential 10.3% undervaluation. However, the current price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) is 25.8x, above the U.S. Electric Utilities sector average of 21.6x and peer average of 15x, suggesting a narrower margin of safety. Regulatory risks and financing costs could impact projected returns. Investors should weigh FirstEnergy's long-term growth prospects against valuation concerns amid share price volatility and infrastructure investment uncertainties.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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1 May 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 1, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 1, 2026, 5:02 AM EDT FirstEnergy Stock Dips Amid $28 Billion Grid Investment Plan; Valuation Seen as 10.3% Undervalued May 1, 2026, 5:02 AM EDT. FirstEnergy (FE) shares declined 6.2% over the past month, closing at $47.52 with a market cap of $28.3 billion. Despite recent weakness, the company's $28 billion grid modernization plan through 2029 projects 15% compound annual growth in transmission rate base, supporting earnings growth narratives. Analysts peg fair value at $53, indicating a potential 10.3% undervaluation. However, the current price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) is 25.8x, above the
Sandisk Stock Falls After Blowout Q3 Earnings as AI Storage Rally Hits a High Bar

Sandisk Stock Falls After Blowout Q3 Earnings as AI Storage Rally Hits a High Bar

1 May 2026
Sandisk shares dropped about 6% in after-hours trading Thursday despite reporting fiscal Q3 revenue of $5.95 billion, up 251% from a year earlier, and net income of $3.62 billion. The company announced a $6 billion buyback and forecast Q4 revenue of up to $8.25 billion. Gross margin rose to 78.4%. Shares had closed at $1,096.51 before slipping to about $1,030.
Apple Stock Slips After Earnings Beat as iPhone Supply Snag Clouds $100 Billion Buyback

Apple Stock Slips After Earnings Beat as iPhone Supply Snag Clouds $100 Billion Buyback

1 May 2026
Apple reported fiscal Q2 revenue of $111.2 billion and earnings of $2.01 per share, beating analyst estimates. The board approved a $100 billion share buyback and raised the dividend. Shares fell about 1% after hours as iPhone sales missed forecasts and chip supply remained tight. Investors are watching for clarity on AI strategy and the upcoming CEO transition to John Ternus.
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