Microsoft
The global software sector experienced one of its most turbulent trading sessions in recent history on January 29, 2026, as a wave of "sympathetic" selling swept through the industry’s heavyweights. The catalyst for the downturn was a cooling sentiment toward the artificial intelligence boom, sparked by a
Gold
The global financial landscape reached a historic inflection point on January 29, 2026, as gold prices surged past the $5,500 per ounce mark, marking an unprecedented milestone in the history of precious metals. This "metal mania" reflects a profound shift in investor sentiment, as the traditional pillars
US-Iran Tensions
As of January 29, 2026, global financial markets are grappling with a dramatic intensification of geopolitical risk as tensions between the United States and Iran reach a boiling point. The deployment of a massive naval armada, led by the USS Abraham Lincoln to the Persian Gulf, has sent shockwaves through
Dow Inc.
In a sweeping move to combat a "lower-for-longer" earnings environment, Dow Inc. (NYSE: DOW) announced on January 29, 2026, a massive global restructuring initiative titled "Transform to Outperform." The plan includes the elimination of approximately 4,500 jobs—roughly 13% of the company’s global workforce—
Royal Caribbean
In a landmark day for the travel and leisure sector, Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:RCL) announced record-breaking financial results for the full year 2025, sending its stock price on a meteoric ascent. As of the market close on January 29, 2026, the company’s shares surged nearly 19%, gapping up
Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) stunned Wall Street today, January 29, 2026, by reporting a record-breaking $19.1 billion in quarterly revenue, an 18% jump that blew past analyst expectations. The surge in sales was powered by an unprecedented wave of demand for heavy machinery and industrial power solutions, particularly those
Mastercard
Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) shares climbed nearly 3% on Thursday, January 29, 2026, after the payments giant delivered a robust fourth-quarter earnings report that handily outpaced Wall Street projections. The results, underpinned by surprisingly durable consumer spending and a sustained boom in international travel, provided a much-needed shot of adrenaline
Southwest Airlines
In a watershed moment for the aviation industry, Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) saw its shares skyrocket by 17% this January, culminating in a massive single-day surge following the release of its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings and an aggressive 2026 financial outlook. The Dallas-based carrier, once the stubborn holdout of the "
Federal Reserve
In a move that signaled a shift from aggressive easing to a strategic "wait-and-see" approach, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) concluded its two-day policy meeting on January 28, 2026, by voting to maintain the federal funds rate at a target range of 3.50% to 3.75%
Tesla
AUSTIN, Texas — In a historic shift for the world’s most valuable automaker, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) reported its first-ever annual revenue decline for the 2025 fiscal year, signaling the end of an era of unfettered growth in the electric vehicle (EV) sector. While the company managed to soothe investors with
Meta Platforms
Investors poured back into Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) in a massive way today, driving the stock up more than 10% following a "blockbuster" earnings report that appears to have silenced critics of the company’s aggressive spending. The rally, which added hundreds of billions of dollars in market
Microsoft
The era of blind faith in Artificial Intelligence met a harsh reality on January 29, 2026, as Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) saw its shares plummet by nearly 12%, erasing approximately $400 billion in market capitalization in a single trading session. The sell-off, the company's steepest one-day decline since