Booz Allen reports fiscal third-quarter earnings per share of $1.77 from sales of $2.6 billion. Wall Street was looking for per-share profit of $1.27 from sales of $2.7 billion. ...

Core Viewpoint - Investors are anticipating that major technology companies will help revitalize the market, which has been sluggish in January [1] Group 1 - The performance of Big Tech is seen as crucial for market recovery [1] - There is a general sentiment among investors that these companies can lead the way out of the current market downturn [1]

Intel stock was falling as it faces headwinds from soaring memory-chip prices, which could hit other companies such as Apple. ...

The oilfield service company also raises its dividend, saying it plans to return more than $4 billion to shareholders in 2026. ...

The music streamer looks attractive following a recent selloff, analyst Eric Sheridan said as he upgraded the stock to Buy. ...

Gold, silver and platinum prices hit new records as safe haven demand soars. ...

Group 1 - Intel is still facing supply constraints, impacting its production capabilities and market performance [1] - Airlines are preparing for potential disruptions due to an upcoming winter storm, which may affect operations and customer service [1]

Group 1 - Nvidia stock is experiencing gains due to increased optimism regarding the sales of its H200 chips in China [1]

Stock futures were falling on Friday, while gold was on the brink of passing $5,000 an ounce for the first time ever as the stunning rally in precious metal prices showed no signs of slowing down. Futures tracking the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 97 points, or 0.2%. S&P 500 futures fell 0.1% while contracts tied to the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 were also down 0.1%. The three major indexes all racked up gains on Thursday, as geopolitical tensions surrounding the future status of Greenland appeared to ease. ...

Gold prices surged to a fresh record, pushing closer to the $5,000-an-ounce milestone on heightened geopolitical risks, economic uncertainty and a weaker U.S. dollar.Futures in New York rose 0.5% to $4,939.20 a troy ounce after hitting $4,970 earlier in the session. Silver futures climbed 1.8% to $98.04 an ounce."The rally is being fueled by FOMO [fear of missing out], alongside continued focus on broader hard-asset-supportive drivers following a slight easing in U.S.-EU tensions," Saxo Bank analysts said. ...