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Meta Reports Record Sales, Massive Spending Hike on AI Buildout
The company says its sales were about $60 billion in the fourth quarter for a year-over-year growth rate of 24%.
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Microsoft's Earnings Surge Is Overshadowed by Data-Center Spending
Higher than anticipated capital spending and disappointing gaming results from the holiday season weighed on shares.
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Tesla to Invest $2 Billion in Elon Musk's xAI, Cancel Two EV Models
The electric vehicle maker's fourth-quarter sales and profit dropped, but the company still beat Wall Street's expectations.
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Samsung's Fourth-Quarter Net Profit Beats Consensus
Earnings at the company's core semiconductor business rose sharply on demand for advanced chips needed for the artificial-intelligence infrastructure buildout.
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IBM Sales Rise 12% as Customers' Appetite for AI Grows
The tech company recorded higher revenue in the fiscal fourth quarter, as customers move to implement AI in more areas of their businesses.
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Southwest Forecasts Profit Surge as Assigned-Seating Flights Take Off
The airline gave guidance for adjusted earnings per share this year to increase to $4 a share for 2026. That is up from 93 cents a share last year.
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Whirlpool Fourth-Quarter Revenue Falls on Lower Americas Sales Volumes
The appliance producer's revenue decreased 0.9% to $4.10 billion as its businesses in North America and Latin America had lower volumes.
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CPKC Profit Down, Revenue Up in Challenging Market
Chief Executive Keith Creel said that the railroad was able to control costs during a challenging market where it contended with macroeconomic and trade policy headwinds.
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Las Vegas Sands Stock Slumps After Macao Results Fall Short
The casino operator's results in the key Macao market disappointed, in part because of higher costs related to events and payroll.
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Google to Pay $135 Million to Settle Lawsuit Over Handling of Cellular Data
The settlement requires Google to change its Google Play terms of service and the setup screens for new Android mobile devices.
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Google Aims Knockout Blow at Chinese Company Linked to Massive Cyber Weapon
The company is targeting a global network employed by hackers and criminals that often uses devices silently running in the homes of everyday Americans.
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Levi Strauss Sales Tick Up as Focus Shifts Beyond Denim
Levi Strauss & Co.'s quarterly sales grew as its turnaround plan gained traction, including efforts to sell more clothing items beyond the jeans it is known for, according to its finance chief.
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Chip-Machine Giant ASML Logs Record Orders as AI Spending Booms
The company logged record quarterly orders, showing how tech clients continue to plow money into tools for making sophisticated semiconductors.
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Firms Strike Deal for $10 Billion Shipping-Ports Venture
The tie-up between investment firm Stonepeak and French shipping company CMA CGM could potentially help weaken China's grip on the shipping industry.
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Amazon to Lay Off Around 16,000 Corporate Employees
The latest round of layoffs came after the company cut 14,000 white-collar workers in October.
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Starbucks Sales Jump as Coffee Customers Return
The coffee chain's U.S. same-store sales rose 4% âin the latest quarter, the strongest showing since late 2023.
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Ford, GM Step In to Fund First Brands as Lenders Balk
After struggling to obtain new money from its top lenders, the bankrupt auto-parts supplier said it has secured prepayments from its largest customers.
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Deutsche Bank Offices Searched in Money-Laundering Probe
The investigation comes as Deutsche Bank, which is due to release earnings on Thursday, seeks to move away from past scandals.
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AT&T Sales Rise on Higher Wireless, Consumer Revenue
AT&T recorded higher sales in the fiscal fourth quarter, boosted by increases in revenue at its wireless and consumer businesses.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
January 28, 2026 19:15 ET (00:15 GMT)
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