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Roper stock slips again after outlook miss; Deltek in focus as U.S. funding deadline nears

Roper stock slips again after outlook miss; Deltek in focus as U.S. funding deadline nears

Roper Technologies shares fell about 2% Wednesday after its 2026 revenue and profit forecast missed analyst estimates. The company cited weaker demand at its Deltek division, which serves government contractors, and warned that possible U.S. government shutdowns could further impact business. Fourth-quarter revenue reached $2.06 billion, with adjusted EPS at $5.21. Stifel downgraded the stock and cut its price target sharply.
28 January 2026
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Pfizer stock drops as Medicare puts Xeljanz on 2028 price-talk list, earnings next week

Pfizer stock drops as Medicare puts Xeljanz on 2028 price-talk list, earnings next week

Pfizer shares fell 1.8% to $26.02 after U.S. Medicare included Xeljanz in its upcoming drug price negotiations, set to begin in 2026 with prices effective in 2028. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services named 15 drugs for talks, and companies must decide by February 28 whether to participate. Investors are awaiting Pfizer’s February 3 earnings for updates on pricing risks.
28 January 2026
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Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) stock jumps nearly 18% on Oxford Instruments Texas expansion deal

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) stock jumps nearly 18% on Oxford Instruments Texas expansion deal

Applied Optoelectronics shares jumped nearly 18% to $44.05 midday after Oxford Instruments announced a plasma equipment supply deal for AOI’s Texas facility. The agreement supports AOI’s expansion in indium phosphide production for optical transceivers used in AI data centers. Investors also watched the Fed’s policy decision for its impact on tech stocks.
28 January 2026
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Mastercard stock price slips today as MA heads into earnings after Agent Suite AI rollout

Mastercard stock price slips today as MA heads into earnings after Agent Suite AI rollout

Mastercard shares slipped 0.1% to $519.71 by midday Wednesday, trailing Visa’s gains ahead of Thursday’s earnings report. The company unveiled a new AI-driven “Agent Suite” Tuesday, aiming for a Q2 2026 launch. Cantor Fitzgerald initiated coverage with an Overweight rating and a $650 price target. Mastercard stock remains about 13.5% below its 52-week high.
28 January 2026
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Nextpower stock jumps nearly 14% after buyback plan and higher outlook

Nextpower stock jumps nearly 14% after buyback plan and higher outlook

Nextpower shares jumped 14% to $120.30 Wednesday after the company raised its FY2026 outlook and announced a $500 million buyback. Third-quarter revenue reached $909 million with adjusted earnings of $1.10 per share. Nextpower now expects full-year revenue between $3.425 billion and $3.5 billion. Analysts issued upgrades and higher price targets following the news.
28 January 2026
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General Motors stock slips after record close — buyback, EV charges and tariffs in focus

General Motors stock slips after record close — buyback, EV charges and tariffs in focus

General Motors shares fell about 1% to $85.50 in midday New York trading Wednesday after the company raised its 2026 profit outlook and announced a $6 billion buyback. GM reported a $3.3 billion fourth-quarter loss, citing over $7.2 billion in special charges tied to EV realignment and policy changes. The company expects up to $4 billion in tariff costs in 2026. Ford slipped 0.9%, while Tesla rose 0.4%.
28 January 2026
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Exxon Mobil stock price rises as oil nears four-month high and earnings loom

Exxon Mobil stock price rises as oil nears four-month high and earnings loom

Exxon shares rose about 0.6% by midday Wednesday, tracking oil prices near four-month highs after U.S. crude inventories fell and a winter storm disrupted Gulf Coast exports. Exxon shut units at its Baytown, Texas, complex due to freezing weather. Investors await the company’s earnings report Friday. OPEC+ is expected to keep output steady at its Feb. 1 meeting, sources told Reuters.
28 January 2026
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Costco stock dips as COST nears ex-dividend date; Fed decision and sales update next

Costco stock dips as COST nears ex-dividend date; Fed decision and sales update next

Costco shares fell 1.2% to $958.89 by midday Wednesday ahead of the stock’s Jan. 30 ex-dividend date for a $1.30 payout. The S&P 500 briefly topped 7,000 before retreating as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy decision and major tech earnings. Walmart, Target, and Amazon also traded lower. Costco’s January sales report is scheduled for Feb. 4.
28 January 2026
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Nokia stock slides nearly 4% in Helsinki — what to watch before earnings

Nokia stock slides nearly 4% in Helsinki — what to watch before earnings

Nokia shares fell 3.98% to 5.65 euros in Helsinki on Wednesday, among the steepest declines on the OMX Helsinki 25 index. The drop comes ahead of Nokia’s fourth-quarter and full-year earnings report due Thursday morning. Investors remain cautious as telecom spending slows and await details on a new Asia-Pacific edge-AI partnership. Analyst consensus sees Q4 sales at 6.1 billion euros and adjusted EPS at 0.15 euros.
28 January 2026
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USA Rare Earth stock slips after $1.6B CHIPS funding letter — what USAR investors are watching next

USA Rare Earth stock slips after $1.6B CHIPS funding letter — what USAR investors are watching next

USA Rare Earth shares fell 6.3% to $24.70 by midday Wednesday after the company announced a $1.6 billion federal package and a $1.5 billion private placement. The Commerce Department offered up to $277 million in direct funding and a $1.3 billion loan, plus equity, for projects in Texas and Oklahoma. Investors raised concerns over dilution and deal terms. The private placement is set to close Jan. 28.
28 January 2026
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Salesforce stock edges higher as $5.6 billion U.S. Army deal keeps CRM in focus

Salesforce stock edges higher as $5.6 billion U.S. Army deal keeps CRM in focus

Salesforce shares rose 0.3% to $229.28 by midday after announcing a 10-year U.S. Army contract with a $5.6 billion ceiling. The agreement, routed through its Computable Insights unit, allows future orders but does not guarantee the full amount. Investors are awaiting the next earnings call for details on revenue impact. The stock outperformed Microsoft, ServiceNow, and Oracle during the session.
28 January 2026
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Texas Instruments stock jumps 9% after outlook flags AI data-center demand

Texas Instruments stock jumps 9% after outlook flags AI data-center demand

Texas Instruments shares jumped 9.1% to $214.62 midday Wednesday after the company raised its first-quarter outlook above Wall Street forecasts. The chipmaker cited a 70% surge in data-center revenue and stronger industrial demand. Fourth-quarter revenue reached $4.42 billion, with net income at $1.16 billion. BofA Securities upgraded the stock and raised its price target to $235.
28 January 2026
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GE Aerospace stock dips after Boeing flags 777X engine durability issue as investors eye Fed

GE Aerospace stock dips after Boeing flags 777X engine durability issue as investors eye Fed

Shares of GE Aerospace fell 1.7% to $292.35 in New York after Boeing flagged a potential durability issue with GE engines on its 777X jet. Boeing said the problem will not delay first deliveries, set for 2027. GE also announced a milestone in hybrid-electric engine ground tests for NASA. The Federal Reserve’s policy decision is expected later Wednesday.
28 January 2026
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AppLovin stock price rises in midday trade as Needham turns bullish on Axon e-commerce push

AppLovin stock price rises in midday trade as Needham turns bullish on Axon e-commerce push

AppLovin shares rose 1.2% to $550.25 midday Wednesday after Needham upgraded the stock to “buy” and set a $700 target, citing gains in e-commerce ad revenue and new retail clients. Investors await the company’s Feb. 11 earnings report for more detail on Axon’s performance and advertiser growth. The SEC continues to investigate AppLovin’s data practices.
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Stock Market Today

  • World Shares Slide as Traders Lock in AI-Driven Rally Profits
    June 26, 2026, 5:13 AM EDT. World shares fell sharply Friday, led by significant losses in Japan's Nikkei 225 (-4.2%) and South Korea's Kospi (-5.8%), as investors sold to lock in profits from recent artificial intelligence (AI)-related stock rallies. In Europe, Germany's DAX dropped 0.8%, France's CAC 40 fell 0.4%, and Britain's FTSE 100 shed 0.4%. Hong Kong's Hang Seng declined 1.8%, while the Shanghai Composite slipped 2.3%. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 gained 0.2%. Tech giants like Samsung (-5.3%) and SoftBank (-12.5%) declined amid volatility linked to AI investment trends. U.S. markets saw mixed results: the S&P 500 was flat, Dow Jones up 0.1%, and Nasdaq down 0.5%. Micron Technology surged 15.7% after beating earnings forecasts, easing concerns about excessive AI stock valuations.

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H&M (STO:HM-B) trims inventory, margins rise; Western Europe weighs on sales

H&M (STO:HM-B) trims inventory, margins rise; Western Europe weighs on sales

26 June 2026
H&M shares fell 0.95% to SEK 166.10 after Q2 net sales dropped 3% in Swedish kronor and missed profit forecasts, with Western Europe sales down 3% in local currencies; CEO Ervér warned tighter stock management hurt demand fulfillment, and Morningstar said H&M’s turnaround “continues to disappoint.”
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