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» Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures mixed with Fed meeting, Big Tech earnings on deck
Markets are being dragged in opposite directions, with tech leading an upward charge as tariffs, healthcare, and political insecurity weigh on investors.
Earlier this month, Apple unveiled Apple Creator Studio, a new US$12.99‑per‑month (or US$129‑per‑year) subscription suite bundling apps like Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, and enhanced iWork tools across Mac, iPad, and iPhone, with discounted pricing for students and educators. By turning long‑time one‑off creative software purchases into a recurring, cross‑device subscription anchored in privacy and Apple Pencil features, Apple Creator Studio deepens user lock‑in to Apple’s...
Today, Jan. 26, 2026, investors weigh a deepening AI infrastructure pact against bubble talk for this fast-growing cloud player.
The firm sold all of its shares in the auto parts retailer.
Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index rises Monday even as Trump threatens new tariffs on Canada. Michael Burry boosts GameStop, Tesla dips.
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday rose +0.63%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) rose +0.68%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) rose +0.59%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) rose +0.56%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26 ) rose...
Investors can look at options markets to see what traders expect from stocks after earnings reports. The most aggressive investors can even take bets on what the market thinks about post-earnings volatility. Having an options straddle position means simultaneously buying a call option, which gives the holder the right to buy shares of a company at a fixed price at a date in the future, and a put option, which gives the holder the right to sell shares at a date in the future.
Wall Street analysts are divided on how Apple stock will respond when the iPhone maker reports holiday-quarter results Thursday.
A massive week of earnings is here, with both Microsoft and Meta Platforms helping to headline the docket. What can investors expect from the hyperscalers?
Markets are treading carefully ahead of a Fed rate decision and a big week of earnings from the likes of Apple and Meta.
Shares of iPhone and iPad maker Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) jumped 3.3% in the afternoon session after investor optimism grew ahead of its earnings report, fueled by positive analyst commentary citing strong iPhone 17 sales.
Shares of computer processor maker AMD (NASDAQ:AMD) fell 3.3% in the afternoon session after Microsoft unveiled its latest AI chip to reduce reliance on established chipmakers.
Markets will receive quarterly reports from two of the top software and hardware companies this week, respectively, with Microsoft set to release results for its fiscal second quarter on Wednesday, January 28, and Apple reporting results for its fiscal first quarter on Thursday, January 29.
Microsoft (MSFT) is debuting its next-generation custom AI chip that will allow it to take on rivals like Google (GOOGL, GOOG), Amazon (AMZN), and Nvidia (NVDA). Yahoo Finance Tech Editor Dan Howley reports on the latest chip. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination.
Some advice ages like milk. Charlie Munger's didn't A few years before his death in late 2023, the Berkshire Hathaway vice chairman offered a brutally clear-eyed perspective on love, life, and investing—and managed to tie all three together in under 30 seconds. At the 2017 Daily Journal shareholder meeting, Munger was asked about how Berkshire's investment strategy had shifted over the years. His answer, as usual, cut through the noise. "We used to shoot fish in a barrel," he said. "But it was s
Apple's iPhone sales in India performed well in 2025, and there is positive sentiment heading into the company's earnings report later this week.
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The shares are positioned to rise after lagging behind the market for several months, J.P. Morgan says.
The two tech giants remain the most balanced plays in the booming AI market.
Silver is now at historic highs above $115. Not only has that been great for silver stocks, but also for ETFs such as the iShares Silver Trust (NYSEARCA: SLV). Since December, the SLV ETF exploded from about $52 to $104.64. The best part – there’s more upside ahead. All thanks to structural deficits, industrial demand, ... Market Movers: iShares Silver Trust Up 12%
Amazon.com stock could be poised for a much-needed boost, according to one Roth Capital analyst, who expects margins to improve, AWS to grow, and retail performance to strengthen with artificial intelligence. Rohit Kulkarni raised his price target on Amazon stock to $295 from $270, which implies a 23% increase from the stock’s previous closing price of $239.16. Kulkarni also maintained a Buy rating on the stock and wrote in a research note on Monday that Amazon is his top mega cap pick for 2026.
Apple is giving its latest quarterly update this week.