US stocks were modestly higher on Monday as investors navigated a mix of political uncertainty, a packed earnings calendar and anticipation ahead of the Federal Reserve’s first policy decision of the year. The S&P 500 edged up 0.2%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 170 points, or 0.4%. The Nasdaq Composite hovered around the
US stocks were mixed on Tuesday as gains in large technology companies lifted the broader market, while sharp losses in health insurers weighed heavily on the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Investors also positioned cautiously ahead of a heavy slate of corporate earnings and the Federal Reserve’s first policy decision of the year, due on Wednesday.
Microsoft is set to report its fiscal second-quarter 2026 earnings on January 28, after market close, with investors closely watching whether strong cloud growth can offset rising costs tied to artificial intelligence investments. According to analyst expectations compiled by StockStory, Microsoft is expected to post revenue of $80.32 billion for the quarter, representing year-on-year growth
Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded inflows on January 26, 2026, the first positive flows in five trading days. While modest, the net inflows signal a potential stabilisation in investor sentiment, with recent market volatility having coincided with Bitcoin price sharply falling below the $90,000 mark. US spot Bitcoin ETFs snap outflows streak According to
Aster (ASTER) has seen renewed momentum in recent days. The cryptocurrency is currently trading at around $0.653, marking a 5.8% gain over the past 24 hours, adding to its 8.6% weekly gain, though it remains down 9.2% over the past month. Aster buyback program On January 19, 2026, Aster activated a new on-chain buyback program,
General Motors ended the fourth quarter with stronger-than-expected earnings. The Detroit automaker beat Wall Street profit estimates, lifted shareholder payouts, and issued guidance pointing to another solid year ahead. At the same time, GM’s results laid bare the cost of scaling back its electric vehicle ambitions and restructuring its China operations, which together triggered billions
Salesforce’s stock price has crawled back in the past few days after the company received a major deal from the US Army. CRM rose to $230, up slightly from the year-to-date low of $220. It remains ~38% below its highest point in December 2024. Salesforce scores big US Army contract Salesforce, the giant company in
The Dow Jones Index Futures rose and is nearing the all-time high as investors waited for key earnings from its constituent companies, the Federal Reserve interest rate decision, and the potential government shutdown. It rose to $49,412, a few points below the all-time high of $49,630. Dow Jones Index waits for key corporate earnings The
The UK government is stepping up its push to build sovereign artificial intelligence capabilities, announcing a new partnership with Meta to develop open-source AI tools for transport, public safety, and defence. The initiative, as reported by Reuters, reflects a broader effort to embed AI directly into government operations while keeping control of data, systems, and
Binance Coin (BNB) is currently testing a critical resistance zone near $915. The cryptocurrency, which is the native token within the Binance ecosystem, has seen modest gains over the past 24 hours, trading around $880.18. The altcoin’s price has risen by 0.8% in a day, reflecting cautious optimism among traders. The 24-hour trading range has fluctuated