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US STOCKS-US stock index futures edge up as markets digest Big Tech earnings
Futures up: Dow 0.09%, S&P 500 0.19%, Nasdaq 0.26% Jan 29 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Thursday, as investors weighed another surge in AI-related spending from the tech mega-caps and the Federal Reserve held rates steady as expected. Meta META.O jumped 7.9% in premarke...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
This Popular Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Plunged by 49% in 2025. Here's What Could Happen Next.
Key PointsSoundHound AI's conversational artificial intelligence (AI) software is used by some of the biggest brands in the world. The company will report its official operating results for 2025 in February, which will likely show that its revenue more than doubled for the year. SoundHound stock is ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 29
Joby Aviation drops after boosted $1.2 bln stock, convertible bonds sales
Electric air taxi maker Joby Aviation's JOBY.N shares down 11.2% premarket to $11.87 after above-target capital raiseSanta Cruz, California-based JOBY announces pricing public offerings of $600 mln 0.75% convertible bonds (CBs) due 2032 and ~52.9 mln shares at $11.35 for $600 mln gross proceedsC...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
Apple Is the Second-Worst-Performing Dow Jones Stock So Far in 2026. Is the Sell-Off a Buying Opportunity?
Key PointsApple stock is cooling off after a rapid run-up in the second half of last year.A Gemini-powered Siri upgrade could come in February. Apple shares are far from cheap.10 stocks we like better than Apple › Less than one month into the new year, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is already down 8.8% year ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 29
Will Palantir Stock Rise After Feb. 2? History Offers an Answer That's Strikingly Clear.
Key PointsPalantir Technologies has seen revenue take off in recent years.The commercial customer has emerged as a significant growth driver.10 stocks we like better than Palantir Technologies › Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) launched an initial public offering in 2020, and since that time, th...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 29
Robinhood Soared by 204% in 2025, but Here's Another Financial Stock to Buy in 2026
Key PointsSoFi continues to add record numbers of customers to its platform.It's growing much faster than the traditional, large banks.Robinhood's platform has a high level of exposure to cryptocurrency trends.10 stocks we like better than SoFi Technologies › 2025 was definitely Robinhood Markets' (...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 29
AMD, Broadcom, and Nvidia Stock Investors Just Got Fantastic News from CEO Mark Zuckerberg
In today's video, I discuss recent updates affecting Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), and other AI stocks. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed wha...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 29
LIVE MARKETS-Chips and miners help STOXX offset software gloom
STOXX 600 up 0.4%Chip stocks, miners rallySAP tumbles after earningsNasdaq futures inch higherWelcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.comCHIPS AND MINERS HELP STOXX OFFSET SOFTWA...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
Viavi Solutions gains after forecasting Q3 profit, revenue above estimates
Shares of optical tech company Viavi Solutions VIAV.O rise 8.8% to $22.89 premarketCo expects Q3 adj. EPS between 22 cents and 24 cents, above analysts' average estimate of 17 cents, according to data compiled by LSEGForecasts Q3 revenue between $386 million and $400 million, above analysts'...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
Britain's Lloyds upgrades targets after 12% profit rise
Lloyds raises profitability target to more than 16% for 2026Bank plans £1.75 billion share buyback in 2025Focus on AI forecast to boost profits by £100 million in 2026By Lawrence White LONDON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Lloyds Banking Group LLOY.L reported a better-than-expected 12% rise in annual profit...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
Jim Cramer Says Buy 2 AI Stocks Up 190% and 230% Since Early 2023
Key PointsAmazon and Uber have delivered substantial returns since January 2023, but former hedge fund manager Jim Cramer says it's not too late to buy the stocks.Amazon is not only using artificial intelligence to drive revenue growth in its cloud computing business, but also to make its retail ope...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 29
1 Tech ETF Could Turn Your Side Hustle Money Into $500,000
Key PointsIt doesn’t require investing a massive amount of money every month to build a respectable nest egg. One particular sector offers more promising and proven performance potential than most others.An exchange-traded fund is not only easier for less-active investors to own, but it sidesteps mu...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 29
Rare earth miners fall; US drops price-floor plans, sources say
U.S.-listed shares of rare earth miners fall in premarket tradingThe Trump administration is stepping back from plans to guarantee a minimum price for U.S. critical minerals projects, multiple sources tell ReutersCritical Metals CRML.O slumps 8.2%; United States Antimony UAMY.N plunges 8%USA Rare Ea...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
Forget Rigetti Computing: This Quantum Veteran With Real Cash Flow Is the Smarter Long‑Term Bet
Key PointsRigett Computing has real promise but also has real risks.IBM has ambitious quantum computing plans and the money to achieve its goals.Between Rigetti and IBM, the smart money will be on IBM.10 stocks we like better than International Business Machines › A potential game-changing technolog...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 29
Street View: Microsoft's AI strategy to reinforce long-term value creation
Microsoft MSFT.O said on Wednesday it had spent a record amount on artificial intelligence in the last quarter and posted slower cloud-computing growth, worrying investors who had expected a major payoff from the outlay and its mega-deal with OpenAIShares down 5.6% at $454.5 premarket FOCUS O...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
Revealed: You May Be Shocked by How Little Social Security Administration Employees Are Paid
Key PointsIn addition to working without pay during the 43-day government shutdown in 2025, data shows that more than half of frontline workers earn less than a living wage.Nearly 75% of survey respondents are the primary income earner in their household. While earning less than a living wage, SSA e...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 29
PREVIEW: Sherwin-Williams EPS, revenue expected to tick higher
Sherwin-Williams SHW.N shares up 0.9% at $349.29 ahead of Q4 results due before the opening bell on ThursdayThe paint maker is expected to post a 4.6% rise in revenue to $5.54 bln and adj EPS of $2.16, per LSEG data, vs yr-ago earnings of $2.09 per shareSHW has met or beaten EPS in five of past eigh...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
PREVIEW: Honeywell Q4 EPS seen up 2.8% vs Q4 2024 despite expected revenue dip
By Stephen Culp NEW YORK, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Shares of Honeywell International HON.O down 0.3% on Wed ahead of qrtly results due before the opening bell ThursIndustrial conglomerate seen posting Q4 adj EPS of $2.54, a 2.8% y/y increase, on $9.85 bln in rev, down 2.3% from Q4 2024, according to LS...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
PREVIEW: Caterpillar revenue seen climbing in Q4
Caterpillar CAT.N shares up 0.5% to $642.26 ahead of Q4 results due before the opening bell on ThursdayQ4 revenue seen rising 10% yr/yr to $17.86 billion and adj EPS of $4.68 expected, per LSEG data, vs yr-ago EPS of $5.14CAT has met or beaten EPS estimates in five of past eight qtrs, with most rece...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
Up More Than 210% in 5 Years, Can American Express Stock Still Rise Higher?
Key PointsAmex has experienced a slowdown in its growth rate in recent years, but it remains around double digits.With a P/E multiple of 24, it is a reasonably priced investment.The government is trying to put in a cap on credit card interest rates, and that has weighed on the stock this year. 10 st...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 29
