Global Stock Market

Shares of Microsoft tumbled dramatically after the company revealed a surge in spending on data centers and AI infrastructure. The stock fell more than 12% intraday and closed nearly 10% lower, erasing roughly $430 billion in market value. This marks the second-largest single-day market capitalization loss ever for a U.S. …

U.S. stock futures inched higher on Thursday as investors weighed a mixed round of mega-cap technology earnings alongside the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged. By 05:25 ET, Dow Jones futures were up 60 points, S&P 500 futures gained 16 points, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 85 points. …

As of January 29, 2026, the Magnificent Seven’s earnings season is exploding, with hyperscalers dumping billions into AI infrastructure amid scrutiny over returns. Combined 2026 CapEx for Microsoft, Meta, Alphabet, and Amazon could top $470-500B, up from $350B in 2025. Meta crushes estimates, Tesla beats despite declines, Microsoft stumbles on …

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized caution as the central bank opted to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.50%–3.75% during its January meeting. Powell made it clear that no rate hike is expected as the next move, underscoring a flexible, data-driven approach rather than a preset path for …

The financial world is holding its breath. In a whirlwind session, the S&P 500 briefly crossed the historic 7,000 mark for the first time before settling back, as investors navigate a high-stakes week defined by a crucial central bank meeting and earnings reports from the world’s most powerful technology companies.While …

Amazon has announced another major round of layoffs as it accelerates its shift toward generative artificial intelligence and continues to streamline a workforce that ballooned during the pandemic. Beth Galetti, Amazon’s senior vice president of human resources, said in a blog post on Wednesday that the company has been “reducing …

U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Wednesday as investors positioned for the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and awaited earnings from some of Wall Street’s most influential technology companies. At 05:10 ET (10:10 GMT), Dow Jones Futures added 30 points, or 0.1%, S&P 500 Futures rose 26 points, or …

The Federal Reserve’s first policy decision of 2026 is just hours away, with the FOMC wrapping up its two-day meeting and announcing its interest rate stance this afternoon. Markets and economists are on high alert for any signals about the path ahead in a year shaped by resilient growth, lingering …

Global markets are entering a pivotal week marked by heightened caution and selective optimism, as investors await the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and closely scrutinize the tone of Chair Jerome Powell’s post-meeting remarks. While policymakers are widely expected to keep rates unchanged within the 3.50%–3.75% range, the real …

U.S. stock markets delivered a mixed performance on Tuesday, buoyed by robust corporate earnings and a rally in technology shares. The S&P 500 climbed 0.5%, reaching its highest level in two weeks, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 advanced 0.9%, marking its strongest close in nearly three months. In contrast, the …