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The financial world pivots toward the end of January 2026, and all eyes are on Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META), which is set to report its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings in the coming days. In a significant move that has rattled some corners of the market while reassuring others, Bank of
Via MarketMinute · January 28, 2026
The United States labor market continues to exhibit a remarkable, if paradoxical, resilience as the first month of 2026 draws to a close. According to the latest data released this morning, weekly initial jobless claims rose slightly to 200,000 for the week ending January 17—a figure that notably
Via MarketMinute · January 28, 2026
In a definitive signal that the "M&A winter" has finally thawed, Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) delivered a staggering fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings report this month, far exceeding Wall Street’s most optimistic projections. The results, released in mid-January, showcase a firm firing on all cylinders, with a 47%
Via MarketMinute · January 28, 2026
DETROIT — January 28, 2026 — General Motors (NYSE: GM) has once again defied industry skeptics, reporting a resilient fourth-quarter performance that underscores its transition from a volume-focused automaker to a lean, earnings-per-share powerhouse. On the heels of a fiscal year defined by record-breaking internal combustion engine (ICE) sales and a disciplined
Via MarketMinute · January 28, 2026
The landscape of American telecommunications reached a historic turning point on January 20, 2026, as Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) officially finalized its $20 billion acquisition of Frontier Communications. The closing of the deal marks the culmination of a multi-year effort to pivot from a wireless-centric business model to a
Via MarketMinute · January 28, 2026
As the market approaches the end of January 2026, the narrative surrounding the technology sector has undergone a seismic shift. Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL), once plagued by concerns that it was falling behind in the generative AI race, has emerged as the clear darling of Wall Street. A flurry of
Via MarketMinute · January 28, 2026
The semiconductor industry was sent into a tailspin this week as Intel Corp. (Nasdaq: INTC) reported fourth-quarter 2025 financial results that, while exceeding immediate expectations, painted a grim picture for the year ahead. Despite a revenue beat and a surprising jump in adjusted earnings for the final quarter of 2025,
Via MarketMinute · January 28, 2026
In a move that fundamentally reshapes the global hygiene landscape, The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) announced on January 22, 2026, that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire GOJO Industries, the privately held manufacturer of the iconic Purell hand sanitizer brand. The $2.25 billion all-cash transaction represents
Via MarketMinute · January 28, 2026
In a move that signals a tectonic shift in the financial services landscape, Capital One Financial Corp. (NYSE:COF) announced on January 22, 2026, that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the high-growth fintech firm Brex for $5.15 billion. The deal, structured as a 50/50
Via MarketMinute · January 28, 2026
As the final week of January 2026 unfolds, Wall Street is bracing for a high-stakes "triple-header" of earnings reports that will define the trajectory of the global economy for the next two years. With Microsoft, Meta, and Tesla all scheduled to report results after the bell today, January 28, 2026,
Via MarketMinute · January 28, 2026
American consumer confidence plummeted in January 2026, reaching its lowest level in over a decade as the combined weight of political instability in Washington and persistent inflationary pressures took a heavy toll on household outlooks. The Conference Board reported on Tuesday that its Consumer Confidence Index fell to 84.5,
Via MarketMinute · January 28, 2026
The global financial landscape has been pushed to the brink this January 2026 as an unprecedented trade dispute over the status of Greenland sent shockwaves through international markets. The crisis, sparked by the second Trump administration’s aggressive push to secure the resource-rich territory, saw the United States threaten a
Via MarketMinute · January 28, 2026
In a historic blow to the managed care sector, UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) saw its stock price plunge nearly 20% on Tuesday, marking its worst single-day performance in over three decades. The massive selloff, which erased approximately $80 billion in market value, was triggered by a surprisingly lean 2027 Advance
Via MarketMinute · January 28, 2026
The 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' (OBBBA), formally signed into law on July 4, 2025, has officially entered its first full month of implementation, unleashing a $285 billion fiscal wave that is fundamentally altering the math of American industry. While the legislation covers a broad swathe of tax and social
Via MarketMinute · January 28, 2026
The tech-heavy Nasdaq is currently locked in a high-stakes tug-of-war as it approaches a critical technical resistance level at 25,850. After a volatile start to the year, market participants are laser-focused on this threshold, which many analysts believe is the final gatekeeper before the index makes a run for
Via MarketMinute · January 28, 2026
The financial world is collectively holding its breath as the S&P 500 (NYSEARCA: SPY) hovers at 6,979, just a stone's throw away from the psychologically momentous 7,000-point milestone. After a volatile start to 2026, technical analysts are laser-focused on whether the index can punch through this "Gamma
Via MarketMinute · January 28, 2026
As the Federal Reserve convenes for its first policy meeting of 2026, investors are breathing a collective sigh of relief. The latest Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index—the central bank’s preferred metric for measuring inflation—held steady at a 2.8% annual rate. While this figure remains stubbornly
Via MarketMinute · January 28, 2026
As the S&P 500 continues its ascent in early 2026, a fundamental shift has quietly redefined the mechanics of the bull market. For years, skeptics pointed to "multiple expansion"—the phenomenon where stock prices rise faster than profits—as evidence of a brewing bubble. However, new data as of
Via MarketMinute · January 28, 2026
The dawn of 2026 has brought a seismic shift to global equity markets, as the long-anticipated "Great Rotation" finally takes hold. After nearly three years of dominance by a handful of mega-cap technology titans, investors are aggressively reallocating capital toward small-cap and mid-cap sectors. This movement has created a stark
Via MarketMinute · January 28, 2026
The European Union’s ambitious roadmap toward a carbon-neutral continent has hit a significant roadblock as 2026 begins: a structural "feedstock crunch" that is driving price volatility across agricultural and waste-based commodity markets. As the ReFuelEU Aviation mandate—which required a 2% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blend starting in 2025—
Via MarketMinute · January 28, 2026
In a move that underscored the complexity of the current "Great Normalization" era, the Federal Reserve concluded its first meeting of 2026 by electing to hold the federal funds rate steady at the 3.5%–3.75% range. This decision, announced today, January 28, 2026, marks a definitive pause in
Via MarketMinute · January 28, 2026
As of January 2026, the European aluminum market is grappling with a structural "supply-side squeeze" that has pushed the recycling sector to the brink of a historic transformation. A severe shortage of aluminum scrap across the continent has decoupled secondary metal prices from global primary benchmarks, driving secondary ingot prices
Via MarketMinute · January 28, 2026
In a historic shift that signals the end of an era for North American energy trade, Mexico’s state-owned oil giant, Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex), saw its crude oil exports plummet to a 35-year low in December 2025. Data released late last month reveals that exports dropped to approximately 368,000
Via MarketMinute · January 28, 2026
As of late January 2026, the global agricultural market finds itself in a state of "bearish stability"—a precarious equilibrium where high production volumes from the 2025 harvest are being countered by intensifying logistical risks and a permanent geopolitical risk premium. While global supplies of wheat and corn remain relatively
Via MarketMinute · January 28, 2026
In a definitive signal of its operational recovery, Vale S.A. (NYSE: VALE) has announced that its 2025 iron ore production exceeded the upper limit of its annual guidance, effectively reclaiming its title as the world’s largest iron ore producer. The Brazilian mining giant reported a total output of
Via MarketMinute · January 28, 2026
As the global energy landscape navigates the early weeks of 2026, a chilling forecast from Moscow has sent ripples through international markets. Internal reports and stress tests from the Central Bank of Russia and the Roscongress Foundation suggest that Urals crude, the nation’s primary export blend, could settle at
Via MarketMinute · January 28, 2026
As of January 28, 2026, the global trade landscape has reached a definitive crossroads. Following years of grueling negotiations, the European Union and India officially concluded talks on a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) yesterday, January 27. While heralded as the "mother of all deals," the agreement has failed to
Via MarketMinute · January 28, 2026
Industrial markets reached a major inflection point this week as aluminum prices surged to a fresh multi-year peak, driven by a perfect storm of tightening global supply and a plummeting U.S. currency. On January 28, 2026, the light metal hit $3,289.55 per tonne on the London Metal
Via MarketMinute · January 28, 2026
The global natural gas market witnessed an extraordinary "great divergence" in December 2025, as a brutal cold snap in North America sent domestic prices soaring while a mild, windy winter in Europe allowed the continent’s energy crisis fears to cool. U.S. natural gas futures surged by 12.1%
Via MarketMinute · January 28, 2026
The global economy is entering a period of significant deflationary pressure within the raw materials sector as the World Bank’s latest Commodity Price Outlook projects a sustained downturn through 2026. Driven by a historic surplus in crude oil and a sharp deceleration in demand from traditional industrial powerhouses, aggregate
Via MarketMinute · January 28, 2026
The global financial markets are witnessing a paradigm shift in the precious metals sector as silver prices recently surged past the historic $95 per ounce threshold, a valuation that would have been unthinkable just two years ago. This meteoric rise represents a gain of over 200% since the beginning of
Via MarketMinute · January 28, 2026
The landscape of the global gold mining sector has undergone a seismic shift over the last six months, punctuated by a fundamental restructuring of the industry’s most significant investment vehicle and a massive capital injection from the East. As gold prices hover near historic highs of $5,000 per
Via MarketMinute · January 28, 2026
In a move that has sent shockwaves through global commodities markets, Goldman Sachs has aggressively revised its year-end 2026 gold price forecast to $5,400 per ounce. This significant upgrade, coming as spot gold prices hover just above the $5,100 mark today, January 28, 2026, represents a bold bet
Via MarketMinute · January 28, 2026
In a month that has redefined the landscape of global stability, precious metals have surged to unprecedented heights as a "perfect storm" of geopolitical interventions, military strikes, and trade warfare sends investors scrambling for safety. As of January 28, 2026, the global financial order is facing its most significant test
Via MarketMinute · January 28, 2026
In a day that will be etched into the annals of financial history, precious metals have staged a monumental breakout, redefining the global valuation of hard assets. Gold futures officially closed at a staggering $4,908.80 per ounce, while silver breached the $95 mark for the first time, ending
Via MarketMinute · January 28, 2026
WASHINGTON D.C. — The United States is once again hurtling toward a fiscal precipice as a looming midnight deadline on Friday, January 30, 2026, threatens to trigger a partial government shutdown. With less than four days remaining, a high-stakes standoff in the Senate over Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding
Via MarketMinute · January 27, 2026
In a historic move that has sent shockwaves through global financial centers, spot gold prices officially breached the $5,000 per ounce milestone on January 26, 2026. This unprecedented ascent represents a 65% surge over the last calendar year, signaling a radical shift in investor sentiment as the "barometer of
Via MarketMinute · January 27, 2026
As of January 27, 2026, the financial world is witnessing a historic realignment that few saw coming eighteen months ago: silver has officially decoupled from its reputation as a "poor man's gold" to become the most sought-after industrial commodity of the artificial intelligence era. Last week, on January 23, the
Via MarketMinute · January 27, 2026
In a decisive move to solidify its leadership in the next generation of chronic inflammation and cardiometabolic treatments, Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) announced the acquisition of Ventyx Biosciences (NASDAQ: VTYX) for approximately $1.2 billion. The all-cash deal, announced in early January 2026, values Ventyx at $14.00
Via MarketMinute · January 27, 2026
In a move that has sent shockwaves through both the Silicon Valley tech corridor and the Washington political establishment, Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. (NASDAQ: DJT) has officially announced a definitive merger agreement with fusion energy pioneer TAE Technologies. The deal, valued at more than $6 billion, represents a radical
Via MarketMinute · January 27, 2026
In a move that signals a tectonic shift in the enterprise software landscape, ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) has announced its definitive agreement to acquire Armis, a leader in cyber exposure management, for approximately $7.75 billion in an all-cash transaction. This acquisition, the largest in ServiceNow's history, marks a bold departure
Via MarketMinute · January 27, 2026
In a move that signals a massive shift toward real-time operational intelligence, International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE: IBM) has moved to acquire Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ: CFLT) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $11 billion. The deal, announced in late 2025 and currently progressing through final regulatory milestones as of
Via MarketMinute · January 27, 2026
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the healthcare sector, Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) announced on January 15, 2026, its definitive agreement to acquire Penumbra, Inc. (NYSE: PEN) for approximately $14.5 billion. The deal represents one of the most significant consolidations in the history of the medical
Via MarketMinute · January 27, 2026
As of January 27, 2026, the American financial landscape is undergoing its most significant transformation since the dawn of electronic banking. The "Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins" (GENIUS) Act, signed into law on July 18, 2025, has successfully moved from a legislative milestone to a functioning
Via MarketMinute · January 27, 2026
As of January 27, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is undergoing its most radical transformation in decades. Under the leadership of Chairman Paul Atkins, who was confirmed in April 2025, the agency has pivoted from a posture of aggressive "regulation by enforcement" to a philosophy centered on capital
Via MarketMinute · January 27, 2026
The healthcare sector was rocked this week as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its highly anticipated 2027 Advance Notice, proposing a base payment rate increase that fell staggeringly short of industry expectations. The announcement has sent major insurers into a tailspin, erasing approximately $80 billion in market
Via MarketMinute · January 27, 2026
In a pivotal moment for the American automotive landscape, General Motors (NYSE: GM) released its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings on January 27, 2026, unveiling what analysts are calling "The Great Recalibration." The Detroit giant delivered a staggering beat on adjusted earnings per share, reporting $2.51 against Wall Street
Via MarketMinute · January 27, 2026
On January 27, 2026, The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) released its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results, marking a historic, albeit complex, milestone for the aerospace giant. After years of financial bleeding, safety crises, and labor unrest, Boeing reported its first annual net profit in seven years. The results signal
Via MarketMinute · January 27, 2026
The Dow Jones Industrial Average faced a significant headwind today, as shares of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) experienced their worst single-day sell-off in over three decades. The collapse, which wiped out approximately $60 billion in market value, followed the Trump administration’s proposal of a nearly flat payment rate for
Via MarketMinute · January 27, 2026
As Wall Street turns its gaze toward Cupertino, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is preparing to release its fiscal first-quarter earnings report on Thursday, January 29, 2026. The announcement comes at a pivotal moment for the tech giant, which has spent much of the past year navigating a transition into a
Via MarketMinute · January 27, 2026
As the sun sets on January 27, 2026, the financial world has its eyes fixed firmly on Austin, Texas. Tomorrow, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) will release its fourth-quarter earnings report for 2025, a document that arrives at perhaps the most pivotal moment in the company’s twenty-year history. After a year
Via MarketMinute · January 27, 2026
As Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) prepares to release its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings report on January 28, the Silicon Valley giant finds itself at a historic crossroads. After a year of aggressive pivoting and "Founder Mode" execution, CEO Mark Zuckerberg is set to present a balance sheet that reflects both the
Via MarketMinute · January 27, 2026
As the closing bell approaches on January 27, 2026, the global financial community has fixed its gaze on Redmond. Tomorrow, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is scheduled to release its fiscal second-quarter 2026 earnings report, an event that has become the definitive pulse check for the artificial intelligence revolution. With the company’
Via MarketMinute · January 27, 2026
On the eve of the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) first policy decision of 2026, a heavy silence has fallen over Wall Street. As of today, January 27, 2026, investors are positioning themselves for what is widely expected to be a pivotal interest rate announcement on Wednesday, January 28.
Via MarketMinute · January 27, 2026
The U.S. stock market reached a historic milestone on January 27, 2026, as the S&P 500 (NYSEARCA:SPY) climbed to a fresh all-time high of 6,980.75, tantalizingly close to the psychologically significant 7,000 level. Driven by a surge in the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQ:QQQ), which
Via MarketMinute · January 27, 2026
As of January 27, 2026, the global financial markets are witnessing a profound transformation in the artificial intelligence narrative. While 2023 and 2024 were defined by a "land grab" for semiconductor chips and massive data center construction, the narrative in early 2026 has shifted toward the "Second Wave": a period
Via MarketMinute · January 27, 2026
The global consumer staples giant Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) reported its second-quarter fiscal 2026 results this week, revealing a business locked in a struggle against a macroeconomic climate that management has bluntly described as "frigid." While the company managed to maintain its top-line revenue through strategic pricing, a telling 1%
Via MarketMinute · January 27, 2026
As the first month of 2026 draws to a close, the financial world is recalibrating its expectations following a blockbuster market outlook from JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM/NYSE). Released this January, the firm’s 2026 forecast projects a year of significant expansion for global equities, predicting double-digit gains fueled by
Via MarketMinute · January 27, 2026
As the Federal Reserve stabilizes interest rates in the 3.50% to 3.75% target range this January 2026, a significant shift is rippling through the equity markets, favoring the long-overlooked small-cap sector. For nearly two years, smaller enterprises have buckled under the weight of "higher-for-longer" monetary policy, but the
Via MarketMinute · January 27, 2026
As of January 27, 2026, the financial landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation. After a prolonged "deal winter" that chilled the markets through 2023 and much of 2024, the small-cap sector is currently witnessing an unprecedented resurgence in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A). This revival is being fueled by a
Via MarketMinute · January 27, 2026
In a move that has significantly calmed global markets and redirected the course of Arctic geopolitics, the Trump administration officially unveiled its updated "Joint Arctic Security & Resource Framework" for Greenland. Announced on January 21, 2026, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the new policy represents a strategic pivot from
Via MarketMinute · January 27, 2026
In a demonstration of operational resilience, Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) reported its fourth-quarter 2025 financial results today, January 27, 2026, revealing a 5% increase in net income despite a notable decline in shipping volumes. The Omaha-based railroad giant posted a net income of $1.8 billion, or $3.11 per
Via MarketMinute · January 27, 2026
In a resounding signal of the "AI power boom" taking hold of the energy sector, NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) reported a significant jump in fourth-quarter net income today, January 27, 2026, surpassing analyst expectations and setting a confident tone for the year ahead. The clean energy giant posted a GAAP
Via MarketMinute · January 27, 2026
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) has officially closed the chapter on a year many analysts described as "transitional," reporting full-year 2025 earnings that met expectations while setting a bold trajectory for the year ahead. In its January 21, 2026, earnings call, the healthcare titan revealed it is
Via MarketMinute · January 27, 2026
On January 22, 2026, GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) released a fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings report that, by almost any traditional metric, signaled a company at the absolute zenith of its operational powers. The aerospace giant reported a robust 18% year-over-year revenue increase to $45.9 billion for the full
Via MarketMinute · January 27, 2026
On January 20, 2026, United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) reported fourth-quarter 2025 financial results that underscored a deepening divide in the aviation industry. While the carrier achieved its highest quarterly revenue in history, reaching $15.4 billion, the engine of this growth was not the traditional back-of-the-plane traveler. Instead, a surge
Via MarketMinute · January 27, 2026
SANTA CLARA, CA — Shares of Intel Corporation (Nasdaq: INTC) plummeted more than 17% following its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings report, as a dismal outlook for the first quarter of 2026 shattered investor confidence in the semiconductor giant's turnaround timeline. Despite a modest beat on top and bottom-line figures for the final
Via MarketMinute · January 27, 2026
On January 27, 2026, General Motors (NYSE:GM) signaled a definitive end to the "all-in" electric vehicle era that had defined its corporate strategy for the previous half-decade. In a sweeping fourth-quarter earnings report, the Detroit giant announced a massive $7.2 billion special charge related to a strategic "realignment"
Via MarketMinute · January 27, 2026
The United States economy has defied the skeptics once again, reporting a robust 4.4% annualized growth rate for the third quarter of 2025. This significant beat, revealed in delayed data released this week, has sent a wave of optimism through Wall Street. By pairing high-octane growth with Personal Consumption
Via MarketMinute · January 27, 2026
As of January 27, 2026, the long-anticipated "Earnings Handoff" has officially moved from a theoretical market forecast to a tangible reality. After years of dominance by a handful of mega-cap technology titans, the primary engine of profit growth in the U.S. equity market is shifting toward the broader, domestically
Via MarketMinute · January 27, 2026
As the final week of January 2026 unfolds, the financial world is bracing for a collision of data points that will likely define the market's trajectory for the first half of the year. While the "Magnificent 7" tech giants are preparing to unveil their multi-billion dollar AI investments, it is
Via MarketMinute · January 27, 2026
As the sun sets on the first month of 2026, all eyes in the financial world are fixed on Cupertino. On Thursday, January 29, 2026, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is set to release its fiscal first-quarter results for the 2025 holiday season—a report that many analysts believe will be
Via MarketMinute · January 27, 2026
PALO ALTO, Jan 27, 2026 — Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) is preparing to release its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings report tomorrow, January 28, in what many analysts are calling the most pivotal moment for the company in years. The report, scheduled to drop after the market close, comes at a time of
Via MarketMinute · January 27, 2026
As the financial world braces for a pivotal week of economic data and corporate disclosures, Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) has seized the spotlight with a commanding 4.22% stock surge. This rally, occurring just days before the company is slated to report its fourth-quarter 2025 results, underscores a significant
Via MarketMinute · January 27, 2026
As the tech world braces for Microsoft’s (NASDAQ: MSFT) Q2 fiscal year 2026 earnings report scheduled for tomorrow, January 28, the company finds itself at a pivotal crossroads. Once the undisputed darling of the artificial intelligence (AI) gold rush, the Redmond giant is now entering a "valuation reset" phase
Via MarketMinute · January 27, 2026