Stock market today: S&P 500 slips from record as Fed stands pat, Nasdaq rises before Big Tech earnings flurry
US stocks were little changed on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve held interest rates unchanged in its first policy decision of the year. Wall Street also braced for earnings from megacap tech companies in a day that saw the S&P 500 (^GSPC) vault briefly over the 7,000 mark for the first time.
Read MoreMeta stock price jumps over 7% in after-hours amid positive Q4 earnings report
The stock price of Meta, listed on the NASDAQ index, saw over 10% rise in the market after-hours on Wednesday as the company released its Quarter 4 earnings report.
Meta Platforms closed on Monday at $668.73 per share –
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Read MoreWhy AbbVie Stock Trounced the Market in 2025
The company sure knows what to do before and after a blockbuster drug tumbles off the patent cliff.
One of the better-quality companies in the pharmaceutical sector, AbbVie (ABBV 2.35%) had a phenomenal year in 2025. Bolstered by numerous positive developments,
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Read MoreFederal Reserve live: Fed to deliver first interest rate decision of 2026
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Read MoreSocial Security Isn’t Enough: 3 ETFs That Can Strengthen Your Retirement Plan
There’s a reason a lot of people end up getting stretched thin financially in retirement. They expect Social Security to cover all of their bills only to discover that their benefits don’t even come close.
If you earn an average wage during your working years, you can expect Social Security to replace about 40% of it.
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Read MoreThe Burst
UnitedHealth Could Get Worse Before It Gets Better
After a punishing first half of the year, UnitedHealth’s latest earnings report delivered another gut punch.
The stock, which had already been cut in half year-to-date by July 31, slid even further following the release.
Between deteriorating fundamentals, mounting regulatory pressure, and a brutal earnings revision, it’s fair to ask whether UnitedHealth finally hit bottom,
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Read MoreThe Ivy
1 Solar Sleeper Stock That Still Has Room to Shine
When Nextracker went public two years ago, few investors expected it to triple so quickly.
But after such a run, is it too late to buy? Or is this “picks and shovels” play on the clean-energy revolution still undervalued?
Key Points
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Nextracker controls about a quarter of the global solar tracker market.
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
3 Safe-Haven Stocks to Buy Now as the Market Sells Off
With the S&P 500 now in correction and stocks selling off quickly, investors are understandably looking for safe-haven stocks to preserve their capital and keep their portfolios guarded from potentially turbulent market conditions ahead.
Luckily, there are still several companies that could offer some degree of security. Among the safest stocks to buy now for both current security and potential long-term returns are Abbott Labs,
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