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Meta Platforms Tries to Rebound After 5.4% Slide to $567.58 — AI-for-Work Product Lead Exit Still Weighs

Meta Platforms shares attempted a premarket rebound Thursday after tumbling 5.4% to $567.58 on Wednesday, a drop that erased roughly $83 billion in market value. The slide followed Reuters reporting that Emily Dalton Smith, the executive leading Meta's AI-for-Work product effort, is departing the company just two months after being named to the role. Investors are weighing the departure against Meta's already-elevated 2026 capital expenditure forecast of $125 billion to $145 billion.

Magnificent Seven ETF Up 14% in April as Big Tech Rally Faces Its First Real Test of the Week

The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF has surged more than 14% in April alone — on track for its largest monthly gain on record — led by Tesla's 15% weekly rally and Microsoft's near-14% weekly gain, its best week since 2007. But with the group's collective Q1 earnings expected to show 20% EPS growth and Iran tensions reigniting Monday, analysts warn the rally's technical foundation remains fragile without broader market breadth confirmation.

Adobe Systems Reports Q1 Earnings Thursday — Wall Street Expects AI-Driven Revenue Acceleration to Offset Macro Headwinds

Adobe Systems reports fiscal Q1 2026 earnings Thursday after the close, with Wall Street expecting AI-driven subscription growth in its Creative Cloud and Document Cloud businesses to offset broader software spending hesitancy, as the stock trades near a critical technical support level that analysts say could define the setup for the rest of the year.

Stock Futures Rally Amid Mixed Data, Oil Stabilization Signals Soft Landing Hope

Stock futures in the U.S. pointed modestly higher on Wednesday as traders digested a mix of economic indicators and geopolitical news. After recent volatility tied to the Middle East conflict, oil prices showed signs of stabilization and moderating inflation fears, giving equities a slight boost ahead of the trading session. Investors also monitored corporate earnings projections and bond market movements as they weighed broader economic resilience against ongoing risk factors.

Applied Digital Shares Tumble After Nvidia Reduces Stake in Sector Context

Applied Digital’s shares fell sharply on Wednesday following a regulatory filing revealing Nvidia’s reduced stake, triggering investor uncertainty. The drop in stock price reflects broader market sensitivity to shifts in major holdings and valuation concerns amid a backdrop of mixed results in the tech sector and ongoing debate over AI spending’s long-term returns.

S&P 500 Surpasses 7,000 for First Time as U.S. Equities Rally on AI Optimism

The S&P 500 index advanced past the 7,000 mark on January 28, 2026, marking an all-time high fueled by strong investor confidence in artificial intelligence-driven earnings growth and hopes for continued supportive monetary policy. Major technology and semiconductor stocks led the gains, with sentiment bolstered by robust forecasts ahead of quarterly earnings from key technology firms.

U.S. Stock Rally Builds Momentum Ahead of Critical Fed Decision and Big Tech Earnings Week

U.S. equities extended gains Monday as investors positioned ahead of a pivotal Federal Reserve policy announcement and a heavy slate of quarterly reports from major technology firms. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all advanced, reflecting optimism around quarterly earnings and a likely status quo on interest rates from the Fed, even as gold surged and safe-haven trades remained prominent.