Stock Market Today, Jan. 28: Intel Surges After Reports of Nvidia and Apple Foundry Partnerships
Today, Jan. 28, 2026, investors are weighing fresh foundry talks, insider buying, and AI optimism against Intel’s recent losses.
Today’s Change
(11.06%) $4.86
Current Price
$48.79
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Market Cap
$219B
Day’s Range
$46.32 –
Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged even as Trump insists they be lowered
The Federal Reserve pushed the pause button on its interest rate cuts Wednesday, leaving its key rate unchanged at about 3.6% after lowering it three times last year.
Chair Jerome Powell said at a news conference that the economy’s outlook “has clearly improved since the last meeting” in December, a development that should boost hiring over time.
Read MoreHere's How Much Traders Expect Tesla Stock to Move After Earnings
Key Takeaways
- Tesla is slated to post its fourth-quarter results after the closing bell today, with revenue and profits expected to decline year-over-year.
- Options pricing suggests traders expect Tesla’s stock could move about 5% in either direction by the end of the week.
Tesla is set to report its latest financial results after the market closes today,
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Read MoreEarnings live: IBM stock surges, Whirlpool slides; Meta, Microsoft, Tesla report beats across the board
Annual Dividend (Insurance): What it is, How it Works
Key Takeaways
- An annual dividend is a yearly payment granted to an insurance policyholder, often of a permanent life insurance or long-term disability policy.
- The dividend amount depends on factors such as profits made by the insurance company, investment performance, and the amount of money paid into the policy.
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Read MoreThe Burst
2 Energy Giants Practically Mint Cash
Unlike upstream drillers who live by the barrel, Energy Transfer and Kinder Morgan quietly rake in stable cash flows by simply moving, storing, and processing hydrocarbons. Their businesses are mostly fee-based, and that makes them unusually resilient, especially in a market that punishes volatility.
Let’s dig into why these two midstream powerhouses are in a class of their own when it comes to cash generation,
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Which Semi Giant Is the Better AI Stock Right Now?
Two names dominate the foundation layer of the AI economy, ASML Holding and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. They are not competitors in the traditional sense, ASML makes the tools, while TSMC makes the chips, but investors often find themselves choosing between the two.
Let’s break down the opportunities and risks for each, and see which one looks like the stronger bet for AI investors today.
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
1 Defense Contractor Going Global
Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT) is doing very well and making great progress with its 21st Century Security® strategy. The bold plan concentrates on three main initiatives that aim to boost the company’s role in the defense and aerospace industries.
The first initiative focuses on making Lockheed Martin’s production system stronger and able to handle more.