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- 001Business
Markets watch the Fed and earnings as U.S. stocks finish mixed; Boeing and UnitedHealth draw attention
U.S. stocks ended mixed as investors focused on an upcoming Federal Reserve decision and a heavy wave of corporate earnings. A set of major results helped move individual shares, with Boeing and UnitedHealth among the companies highlighted in market coverage.
- 002Business
Fed decision and earnings deluge keep Wall Street on edge
Investors headed into January 28 focused on the Federal Reserve’s policy update and a heavy slate of company results. Markets also digested sharp moves in individual names and fresh signals about consumer sentiment.
- 003Business
S&P 500 tops 7,000 for the first time as AI optimism lifts markets
U.S. markets pushed higher with the S&P 500 crossing the 7,000 mark for the first time, fueled by strong enthusiasm around artificial intelligence and expectations for major technology earnings. Investors also watched currency moves and central bank signals as the session unfolded.
- 004Business
Health insurers sink after proposal points to near-flat Medicare Advantage rate increase for 2027
Shares of major U.S. health insurers fell sharply after federal officials proposed a 0.09% average increase in Medicare Advantage payments for 2027, far below Wall Street expectations and raising fears of tighter margins and benefit reductions.
- 005Business
Health insurers slide after CMS proposes a tiny 2027 Medicare Advantage payment increase
Shares of major U.S. health insurers fell sharply after the government proposed a net 0.09% increase in Medicare Advantage payments for 2027. The draft rates—far below investors’ expectations—raise questions about plan benefits, margins, and possible pullbacks in some markets if finalized.
- 006Business
U.S. consumer confidence sinks to lowest level since 2014 as inflation and job worries rise
The Conference Board reported a sharp drop in consumer confidence, driven by heightened concerns about prices, tariffs, and a labor market that feels less secure to households.
- 007Business
Trump tariff threat jolts South Korean automakers and currency as markets weigh 25% rate
Stocks in South Korea’s auto sector swung and the won weakened after President Trump said he would raise tariffs on South Korean goods, including autos, to 25%, reopening trade uncertainty and adding volatility for exporters.
- 008Business
Markets focus on Medicare proposal, earnings, and chip strength as futures turn mixed
U.S. stock futures were mixed as chip shares rose and health insurers slid after a proposed Medicare Advantage payment update, while investors digested major earnings and awaited the Fed’s next rate decision.
- 009Business
Stocks wobble as UnitedHealth plunges and Corning jumps on a major Meta deal
U.S. stocks swung in mixed trading as investors digested uneven earnings, a steep drop in UnitedHealth, and a surge in Corning after a large agreement tied to Meta’s data-center buildout.
- 010Business
Investors brace for Fed decision and Big Tech earnings as volatility flares
With a Federal Reserve rate decision ahead and major technology earnings on deck, investors started the week watching safe-haven moves, winter-storm disruptions and shifting trade and tariff headlines. Market participants expect the next few days to set the tone for risk appetite into February.
- 011Business
Trump administration takes stake in USA Rare Earth, backing mine-to-magnet push
The U.S. government is investing in USA Rare Earth through funding and a minority stake as part of a broader effort to expand domestic critical-mineral and magnet capacity and reduce reliance on China-dominated supply chains.
- 012Business
U.S. stocks digest mixed earnings as traders track volatility and heavy reporting week ahead
Markets processed a mix of quarterly results as the VIX ticked higher and investors looked toward another busy stretch of earnings. Several large companies posted results that moved shares sharply, highlighting the uneven profit picture.