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Economy

Comcast profit tops forecasts, but legacy cable business remains under pressure

Comcast’s latest earnings underline how the company’s business mix is changing as pressure builds on its traditional cable operations. While the group beat expectations on earnings in the fourth quarter, a small revenue miss and continued broadband customer losses highlighted the competitive strain facing US cable providers. At the same time, steady growth in mobile,

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Could this high-dividend chip stock be Wall Street’s smartest bet?

While Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) draws attention with government support and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) dominates the AI headlines, another semiconductor giant has been quietly building scale in the background. Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) has returned 61% over the past year as of January 28, 2026, comfortably beating Nvidia over the same stretch. Behind that performance, AI-related revenue

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Why Bitcoin is down while gold rallies on a weaker dollar

Gold and other traditional safe-haven assets are surging amid a softening US dollar, yet Bitcoin continues to falter. This week, gold pushed past the $5,000 mark, setting fresh all-time highs and building on its strong momentum. Silver also joined the rally, climbing above $120 per ounce. However, and in stark contrast, Bitcoin continued to struggle.

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Teladoc hits all-time low as a risky pattern points to a deeper dive

Teladoc stock price crashed to a record low as demand for its services waned after the pandemic. It plunged to a low of $5.74, down sharply from the all-time high of $308, with its market capitalization falling from a high of $46 billion to the current $1 billion. This crash may continue as the stock

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US stocks open in the green ahead of Fed meet, major tech earnings

US stocks were modestly higher on Monday as investors navigated a mix of political uncertainty, a packed earnings calendar and anticipation ahead of the Federal Reserve’s first policy decision of the year. The S&P 500 edged up 0.2%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 170 points, or 0.4%. The Nasdaq Composite hovered around the

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US stocks open mixed: Nasdaq climbs 0.6%, Dow slips 300 points

US stocks were mixed on Tuesday as gains in large technology companies lifted the broader market, while sharp losses in health insurers weighed heavily on the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Investors also positioned cautiously ahead of a heavy slate of corporate earnings and the Federal Reserve’s first policy decision of the year, due on Wednesday.

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Microsoft Q2 results: Can Azure growth match rising AI spending

Microsoft is set to report its fiscal second-quarter 2026 earnings on January 28, after market close, with investors closely watching whether strong cloud growth can offset rising costs tied to artificial intelligence investments. According to analyst expectations compiled by StockStory, Microsoft is expected to post revenue of $80.32 billion for the quarter, representing year-on-year growth

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Bitcoin price forecast as spot ETFs snap 5-day outflow streak

Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded inflows on January 26, 2026, the first positive flows in five trading days. While modest, the net inflows signal a potential stabilisation in investor sentiment, with recent market volatility having coincided with Bitcoin price sharply falling below the $90,000 mark. US spot Bitcoin ETFs snap outflows streak According to

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ASTER price rallies amid buybacks and CZ backing: key levels to watch

Aster (ASTER) has seen renewed momentum in recent days. The cryptocurrency is currently trading at around $0.653, marking a 5.8% gain over the past 24 hours, adding to its 8.6% weekly gain, though it remains down 9.2% over the past month. Aster buyback program On January 19, 2026, Aster activated a new on-chain buyback program,

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General Motors posts earnings beat, issues upbeat guidance for 2026

General Motors ended the fourth quarter with stronger-than-expected earnings. The Detroit automaker beat Wall Street profit estimates, lifted shareholder payouts, and issued guidance pointing to another solid year ahead. At the same time, GM’s results laid bare the cost of scaling back its electric vehicle ambitions and restructuring its China operations, which together triggered billions

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