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•  30 Jan 2026
 

•   AMD  
   
  -3.90%
•   AXP  
   
  -2.93%
•   MSFT  
   
  -0.42%
•   SNDK  
   
  +13.28%
•   SOFI  
   
  -5.17%

$SOFI SoFi Technologies delivered a defining quarter, crossing the billion-dollar mark in adjusted net revenue for the first time. Growth is broad-based across lending, digital banking, and investing, while rising member engagement signals improving lifetime value dynamics. The push into alternative assets and tech-driven products aimed at younger cohorts reinforces the thesis that SoFi is building a diversified fintech ecosystem rather than a single-cycle lender.

$VZ Verizon Communications posted a clean beat, with subscriber growth and profitability both coming in ahead of expectations. The continued buildout and monetization of its 5G network is translating into stronger premium wireless positioning. In a market searching for earnings durability, Verizon’s scale and recurring revenue profile are being viewed as a stabilizing force.

$AXP American Express exceeded revenue expectations, but investor focus has shifted to a sharp rise in quarterly expenses tied to marketing and new product launches. The strategic spend is designed to capture affluent customers and deepen brand loyalty, yet near-term margin sensitivity is now part of the equation. The key debate centers on whether elevated acquisition costs will translate into sustainable, high-quality growth.

$WDC Western Digital reported robust year-over-year revenue expansion and earnings ahead of estimates, supported by strong data center demand for high-capacity drives. Management’s constructive outlook reinforces confidence in enterprise storage fundamentals. However, after a significant pre-earnings run, positioning appears more tactical as traders reassess risk-reward in a post-split environment.

$MSFT Microsoft is attempting to stabilize after a sharp repricing tied to concerns over Azure’s growth trajectory and the scale of AI-related capital expenditures. As a core proxy for the AI investment cycle, its ability to reestablish support carries broader implications for mega-cap tech sentiment. The market is recalibrating expectations around infrastructure intensity versus monetization timelines.

$VISA Visa delivered results that surpassed consensus on revenue and earnings, underpinned by resilient consumer spending trends. A modest shortfall in processed transaction metrics has prompted scrutiny, particularly around cross-border volumes. Given Visa’s global footprint, those flows remain a leading indicator for macro demand and travel activity.

$XOM Exxon Mobil posted an adjusted profit beat, yet the reaction reflects consolidation after an extended advance. Investors continue to emphasize capital discipline, shareholder returns, and balance sheet strength. With commodity volatility in play, near-term momentum is being weighed against longer-term supply-demand fundamentals.

$SNDK SanDisk emerged as a standout following a powerful earnings report that underscores strong global memory demand. As a newly independent entity after its separation from Western Digital, the company is positioned as a focused beneficiary of AI-driven data growth. The performance highlights that underlying hardware infrastructure remains central to the broader digital and AI expansion narrative.

$AMD Advanced Micro Devices is navigating broader semiconductor weakness amid renewed macro uncertainty tied to leadership changes at the Federal Reserve. While the structural AI opportunity remains intact, the market is reassessing valuation sensitivity to rates and capital spending cycles. For traders, the focus shifts toward identifying durable technical support as sentiment resets.

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