Stock Market News·2026-01-23 21:07Core Insights - The U.S. stock market experienced mixed performance with major indexes reflecting cautious investor sentiment ahead of significant economic announcements and the continuation of Q4 earnings season [1] Major Index Performance - The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) closed down by 249.76 points at 49,134.25 - The S&P 500 (SPX) rose by 13.30 points to close at 6,926.65, on track for its first back-to-back weekly drop since June - The Nasdaq Composite (IXIC) increased by 137.87 points to 23,573.89 - The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) decreased, indicating a slight easing of market stress [2] Upcoming Market Events - The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on January 29 is a key focus, with expectations that interest rates will remain in the 3.50-3.75% range - Investors will be attentive to Fed Chair Jerome Powell's comments on future monetary policy, labor market conditions, and inflation risks [3][4] Q4 Earnings Season - The upcoming week will see earnings reports from major tech companies including Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Tesla - These companies have underperformed the S&P 500 over the past year, making their earnings particularly crucial for market sentiment [5] Major Stock News - Intel (INTC) shares dropped by 17% in pre-market trading after a Q4 earnings report that, while beating estimates, included a weaker-than-expected Q1 outlook - Nvidia (NVDA) shares rose by 1.4% due to reports of Chinese regulators allowing orders for its H200 AI chips, with Q3 earnings up 62% year-over-year to $57 billion [7][8] - Tesla (TSLA) discontinued its basic driver-assistance system, Autopilot, in the U.S. and Canada - Capital One Financial (COF) shares fell after missing earnings estimates and announcing an acquisition of fintech startup Brex for $5.15 billion [9][10] Broader Market Trends - Commodities showed continued strength, with gold futures reaching $4,970 an ounce and silver surpassing $100 an ounce - Crude oil futures traded above $60 a barrel, reflecting ongoing investor sentiment and geopolitical considerations - U.S. consumer sentiment reached a five-month high, providing support for the economy [13]