Navigating a Mixed Open: Fed Meeting and Key Earnings Drive Market Action

U.S. stock markets are experiencing a mixed open on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026, as investors digest a flurry of corporate earnings reports and anticipate the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision. While the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite and benchmark S&P 500 show early gains, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is facing headwinds, primarily from the healthcare sector. The overarching narrative for the week remains centered on the Fed's stance on interest rates and the performance of several "Magnificent Sev ...