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Trump Picks Warsh for Fed Chair as Markets Reassess Policy PathPublished on January 30, 2026 President Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve prompted measured market reactions, as investors weighed expectations for interest rates, balance sheet policy, and central bank credibility.
Apple Earnings Beat as iPhone Sales Hit Record LevelsPublished on January 30, 2026 Apple reported a strong fiscal first quarter, led by record iPhone revenue, broad geographic growth, and better-than-expected earnings, while margin guidance and supply constraints shaped the market’s reaction.
Deckers Stock Surges After Q3 Beat and Raised FY26 OutlookPublished on January 30, 2026 Deckers shares jumped after the footwear maker delivered record fiscal Q3 earnings, driven by strong HOKA and UGG demand, raised full-year guidance, and outlined plans to exceed $1 billion in share repurchases in fiscal 2026.
Verizon Stock Jumps After Q4 Beat and $25B Buyback PlanPublished on January 30, 2026 Verizon shares climbed after the carrier beat fourth-quarter estimates, posted a major postpaid subscriber gain, and announced a new $25 billion share repurchase authorization alongside 2026 EPS guidance.
Southwest Airlines Shares Surge on Strong 2026 Profit OutlookPublished on January 29, 2026 Southwest Airlines reported solid fourth-quarter results and issued 2026 earnings guidance well above expectations, as its shift to assigned seating and new fees reshapes the airline’s revenue model.
Gold Pulls Back as Profit-Taking Hits Precious MetalsPublished on January 29, 2026 Gold prices fell sharply after hitting record highs as investors locked in gains, triggering broad declines across precious metals even as prices remained strong for the month amid economic and geopolitical uncertainty.
Royal Caribbean Surges as 2026 Guidance Signals Strong DemandPublished on January 29, 2026 Royal Caribbean shares jumped after the cruise operator issued 2026 earnings guidance above expectations, supported by record booking momentum despite fourth-quarter results coming in line.
Meta Jumps, Microsoft Slips as AI Spending Faces Profit TestPublished on January 29, 2026 Earnings from Meta and Microsoft revealed a split market reaction, as investors rewarded clearer links between AI spending and near-term profits while questioning paths with heavier capital intensity.
Tesla Revenue Slips as AI and Robotics Pivot Takes Center StagePublished on January 29, 2026 Tesla reported its first annual revenue decline as earnings topped estimates and management outlined a sharper shift toward artificial intelligence, robotics, and large-scale investment beyond its core auto business.
Caterpillar Earnings Beat as AI Power Demand Lifts ResultsPublished on January 29, 2026 Caterpillar posted stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings as demand tied to AI data center power needs drove sales, with investors weighing solid results against cautious 2026 margin guidance.
Microsoft Earnings Beat, but AI Spending Raises QuestionsPublished on January 29, 2026 Microsoft topped revenue and earnings estimates, but shares fell as investors focused on cloud growth moderation and the rising cost of artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Meta Shares Surge as AI Spending Shows Clear PayoffPublished on January 29, 2026 Meta shares jumped after strong earnings highlighted how artificial intelligence investments are driving advertising growth and near-term revenue momentum.
Defense Earnings Split as RTX, GD Beat While NOC Outlook CoolsPublished on January 28, 2026 Earnings from major defense contractors delivered mixed signals, with RTX and General Dynamics beating quarterly expectations, while Northrop Grumman’s forward outlook tempered enthusiasm despite strong results.
Starbucks Sales Beat as Earnings Lag During Turnaround PushPublished on January 28, 2026 Starbucks reported stronger-than-expected quarterly sales driven by higher customer traffic, but earnings fell short as labor costs, coffee prices, and tariffs continued to pressure profitability.
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