Dow Jones Industrial Average holds steady post-Fed despite some yield jitters
US equities tested fresh highs but struggled to build momentum as investors digested the Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision and a market rally that remained narrowly focused. The S&P 500 briefly crossed the 7,000 level for the first time before retreating to trade near flat, while the Dow was little changed and the Nasdaq edged modestly higher.
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Artificial intelligence is the greatest investment opportunity of our lifetime. The time to invest in groundbreaking AI is now, and this stock is a steal!
AI is eating the world—and the machines behind it are ravenous.
Each ChatGPT query, each model update, each robotic breakthrough consumes massive amounts of energy.
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Read MoreAmazon Stock Jumps in Pre-Market as Company Announces 16,000 Job Cuts
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) stock moved in pre-market trading Wednesday morning after the company announced it will cut 16,000 jobs globally. This marks the company’s second major layoff round in three months, bringing total planned corporate reductions to approximately 30,000 roles.
The cuts come as Amazon aggressively expands its artificial intelligence infrastructure while shuttering underperforming retail experiments.
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Read MoreStock 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.
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5 Energy Stocks To Buy In 2026
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The energy stocks outlined in this article include companies that are part of the traditional energy value chain and those that maintain exposure to emerging trends in power demand.
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The energy sector enters 2026 at an inflection point,
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Is Archer Aviation the Next Breakout Stock?
Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) has become one of the most talked-about names in artificial intelligence and not just because of its work with governments and Fortune 500s.
Investors have started to view a Palantir partnership as something of a credibility stamp. So when the company joined forces with a lesser-known player like Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR),
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From Market Darling to Punchline and Back Again?
Every few years, investors rediscover Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) and wonder if the long-suffering hydrogen pioneer is finally about to turn the corner. Today, it’s officially a penny stock, which means under $5 per share technically.
And that’s a painful reminder that, adjusted for reverse splits, Plug’s pre-dot com IPO price of $150 feels almost mythical compared to where the stock sits today.
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The Pet Care Powerhouse Flying Under Wall Street’s Radar
With the S&P 500 having advanced by about 23.7% year-to-date, deals among large-cap companies appear few and far between.
One stock that may be attractive, however, is Idexx Laboratories (NASDAQ:IDXX). This company specializes in veterinary diagnostic devices as well as poultry and livestock testing, among other animal-care essentials. Idexx also makes water testing supplies to monitor and maintain water quality.
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