Hello and welcome to Market Domination. I'm Jared Blickery in for Josh Lipton live from our New York headquarters. There's just an hour to go until the closing bell and stocks are edging higher and that's after two weeks of downdraft.So let's check out the Dow here which is up about 320 points or 2/3 of a percent and I'll show you the intraday price action. We are pretty close to the highs of the day. Notched about an hour or two ago.NASDAQ Composite been kind of treading water over the last few hours, but ...

A Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) analyst highlights the key items to watch for in the company's second-quarter financial results on Wednesday after market close, as skeptics could be growing.Microsoft Analyst Maintains Outperform Rating Wedbush analyst Dan Ives maintained an Outperform rating on Microsoft with a price target of $625.AI Growth Still In Early Innings for Microsoft Ives said Microsoft should report another strong quarter on Wednesday, with growth from Azure leading the way."We expect to s ...

Following the mixed performance seen during last Friday's session, stocks moved mostly higher during trading on Monday. With the upward move, the major averages further offset the steep drop seen last Tuesday.The major averages moved to the downside going into the end of the day but remained in positive territory. The Dow advanced 313.69 points or 0.6 percent to 49,412.40, the Nasdaq rose 100.11 points or 0.4 percent to 23,601.36 and the S&P 500 climbed 34.62 points or 0.5 percent to 6,950.23.The strength ...

With only 13% of companies reporting thus far, S&P 500 EPS growth for Q4 2025 currently stands at 8.2%The tech sector continues to dominate, Despite a significant earnings-related slide from Intel, the Information Technology sector remained the market’s primary engine, lifted by an ongoing “AI supercycle” and strong results from names like Meta and NetflixPotential earnings surprises this week: Union Pacific, NextEra Energy, Texas Instruments, UnitedHealth Group, American Express and Regeneron Pharmaceuti ...

Market Overview - U.S. equities are showing a modest advance as investors navigate a busy week with crucial corporate earnings reports and a Federal Reserve meeting [1] - Major U.S. market indexes are trending positively, with the S&P 500 up 0.6%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average increasing by 170 points (0.3%), and the Nasdaq Composite also gaining 0.6% [2] Sector Performance - A shift in sector performance is noted, with a rotation towards energy, materials, staples, and industrials, which had previously lagged behind technology and communications stocks [3] - The technology sector is projected to contribute 60% of total earnings per share (EPS) growth in 2026, driven by AI infrastructure buildout, while the financials sector is also expected to be a strong contributor [4] Industry News - The airline sector faced declines due to widespread flight cancellations from a winter storm, with United Airlines down 0.9% and Southwest Airlines up 0.5% [5] - Natural gas futures surged by 4.5% due to cold weather following the winter storm [5] Upcoming Events - The Federal Reserve's FOMC meeting is set for January 27, with interest rate decisions expected to maintain the current range of 3.50-3.75% [7] - Earnings season is intensifying, with 103 S&P 500 companies reporting this week, including major tech firms like Apple, Microsoft, Meta Platforms, and Tesla [8][9] Economic Data - November durable goods orders increased by 5.3%, indicating a resilient economy, which may temper expectations for immediate Fed rate cuts [11] - The U.S. Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index for January is due for release, along with updates to the Producer Price Index (PPI) [11] Stock Movements - CoreWeave shares jumped 9.7% after Nvidia invested $2 billion in the company, while USA Rare Earth shares rose 11.4% following U.S. government investment commitments [13] - Microsoft stock gained 1.5%, while Nvidia slipped 0.5%. Apple is noted as the worst performer among the "Magnificent Seven" in 2026 [14] - Intel shares fell approximately 6% after a poor outlook, and Capital One Financial Corporation slid 7.6% after a profit miss [14] Geopolitical Influences - Geopolitical developments, including tariff threats and potential government shutdowns, are contributing to market uncertainty [15]

Sector Performance - Communications Services sector leads with a gain of 1.77%, followed by Technology at 1.01% and Materials at 0.77% due to a surge in gold prices above $5100 [1] - Consumer Staples, Energy, and Consumer Discretionary sectors are trading lower [1] Market Sentiment - It is perceived as a stock picker's day, with investors positioning ahead of upcoming megacap earnings reports [2] - Major contributors to the S&P 500 Index include Apple and Meta, both up over 2%, while Alphabet, Broadcom, and Microsoft rose over 1.5% each [2] Megacap Earnings - Key companies reporting mid-week include Apple, Meta, Microsoft, and Tesla, with a focus on the impact of AI on earnings results [3] - The upcoming earnings reports are expected to influence sentiment around the AI trade and the tech sector, alongside the Federal Reserve's announcement [3] Earnings Performance - As of Friday, 79.7% of the 64 S&P 500 companies that reported earnings exceeded analyst expectations [4] Market Movers - Notable losers include Intel, which experienced a 5% decline today following a 17% drop on Friday [5] - Airline stocks are facing challenges due to weather disruptions, with United Airlines down 1.2% and JetBlue down 2.8% [5]

Trade risk rises as earnings loom for mega capsTariff Anxiety Returns to the TapeRenewed fears around a potential Canada-China deal are reviving concerns about additional U.S. tariffs. The issue is not confirmed policy, but positioning, markets remain sensitive to anything that reopens the trade front just as growth expectations stabilize. Even incremental headlines are enough to reprice risk across globally exposed sectors.The sequencing matters. Trade narratives tend to surface when markets are extended, ...

Key Takeaways America's heavy-hitting "Magnificent 7†stocks have driven years of market gains. That may not continue to be the case. This year has started with a mixed showing from the grouping of some of America's biggest tech stocks, which accounted for over 40% of the S&P 500's roughly 18% total return in 2025. Google parent Alphabet (GOOGL) is up some 5% since 2026 began, while Amazon (AMZN) is up about 4%. Tesla (TSLA), Meta (Meta), and Nvidia (NVDA) are little changed. Microsoft (MSFT) and Apple (AAPL ...

北京时间1月27日凌晨，美股周一午盘小幅上扬，科技股领涨。交易员密切关注华盛顿政治动态，并为 关键财报周及美联储货币政策会议做准备。本周将有超过90家标普500指数成分公司公布季度财报，其 中包括苹果、Meta Platforms和微软等。黄金价格突破5100美元/盎司。 道指涨144.89点，涨幅为0.30%，报49243.60点；纳指涨175.97点，涨幅为0.75%，报23677.21点；标普 500指数涨41.23点，涨幅为0.60%，报6956.84点。 周一黄金现货价格一举突破5100美元/盎司。地缘政治裂痕加深与美元走弱的"双重组合"，促使投资者 争相寻求避险资产；与此同时，日元在经历剧烈波动后大幅走强，令市场神经依旧紧绷。交易员正等待 本周稍晚公布的美联储政策会议结果。 特朗普总统上周末威胁称，若加拿大与中国达成贸易协议，将对加拿大输美商品额外征收100%的关 税。受此影响，加拿大总理马克·卡尼回应称渥太华"无意"寻求与北京达成自由贸易协定。 美国政府停摆阴影风险再次提升。 本周将有超过90家标普500指数成分公司公布季度财报，其中包括苹果、Meta Platforms和微软。根据 FactS ...

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