Group 1: Market Overview - The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates in the 3.5% to 3.75% range, impacting market performance with the S&P 500 Index (SPX) experiencing a record close before cooling off [2] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) faced a decline due to UnitedHealth's (UNH) mixed earnings report, while the Nasdaq Composite (IXIC) dropped significantly following Microsoft's warning of slowing cloud growth [2][4] - Despite challenges, the DJI was on track for its ninth consecutive monthly gain, while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 were also heading for monthly gains [2] Group 2: Earnings Highlights - Major tech companies like Meta Platforms (META) and Microsoft (MSFT) reported earnings, with Microsoft facing scrutiny over its cloud growth [3][4] - AppLovin (APP) received an upgrade, and IonQ (IONQ) acquired SkyWater Technology (SKYT) for $1.8 billion, indicating active M&A activity in the tech sector [3] - General Motors (GM) and Caterpillar (CAT) reported strong earnings, while American Airlines (AAL) missed expectations, and AT&T (T) provided an optimistic outlook [4] Group 3: Upcoming Earnings and Economic Data - The first week of February is set to feature significant earnings reports from companies such as Alphabet (GOOGL), Amazon.com (AMZN), and Pfizer (PFE), among others [5] - The Russell 2000 Index (RUT) is expected to continue its rally, highlighting potential opportunities in small-cap stocks [5]
Dow Headed for 3rd-Straight Weekly Loss, February Gain
Schaeffers Investment Research·2026-01-30 18:43