Shares retreat after a 4.7% gain on Thursday. Amazon website displayed on a laptop screen is seen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on September 9, 2024. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Amazon said it would lay off 16,000 workers. AMZN stock is also weighed by reports of its planned investment in OpenAI and by the sell-off in Microsoft stock amid the soft perfo...
Shares retreat after a 4.7% gain on Thursday. Amazon website displayed on a laptop screen is seen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on September 9, 2024. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Amazon said it would lay off 16,000 workers. AMZN stock is also weighed by reports of its planned investment in OpenAI and by the sell-off in Microsoft stock amid the soft performance of its Azure cloud unit. Amazon will report its fourth-quarter results on Feb. 5. Amazon.com, Inc.’s shares dropped 1.5% in early premarket trading on Friday, retreating from strong gains the previous day on significant layoff news. Stock gained 4.7% on Thursday, after Amazon announced that it would lay off 16,000 workers – its most significant retrenchment since the 12,000 job cuts last October – to reduce middle-layer and drive up organizational efficiency. Meanwhile, a series of other developments appears to be weighing the stock in the premarket. OpenAI is reportedly considering a hefty investment of up to $50 billion in the ChatGPT maker, a move that might raise eyebrows at a time when Big Tech’s incredible AI spending has come under scrutiny. MSFT Selloff Weighs Meanwhile, Amazon’s chief rival in the cloud space, Microsoft, faced its worst stock drop in six years on Thursday due to what investors perceived as a soft performance of Azure. Sales of Azure grew 39% in the December quarter, a percentage point less than the sequentially prior quarter. Microsoft also reported a record $37.5 billion in capital expenditures in its fiscal second quarter and said the figure could rise over time, partly due to the rising cost of memory chips. Focus Shifts To Earnings Amazon is scheduled to report its quarterly results next Thursday. Analysts expect revenue to rise 12.5% to $211 billion and adjusted profit to increase by over 4% to $1.94 per share. AMZN sentiment and message volume as of January 30 | Source: Stocktwits Retail investors appear uncertain ahead of the report. ...
From Kaouther Ben Hania’s reconstruction of the killing of a five-year-old Gazan girl in The Voice of Hind Rajab to Ira Sachs use of a taped interview in Peter Hujar’s Day, real-life dialogue is being turned into drama Alfred Hitchcock, the director behind some of the best films ever, supposedly said that just three essential ingredients are needed to make a great film: “The script, the script and...
From Kaouther Ben Hania’s reconstruction of the killing of a five-year-old Gazan girl in The Voice of Hind Rajab to Ira Sachs use of a taped interview in Peter Hujar’s Day, real-life dialogue is being turned into drama Alfred Hitchcock, the director behind some of the best films ever, supposedly said that just three essential ingredients are needed to make a great film: “The script, the script and the script.” For a film-maker, it might seem a godsend when a fully formed one lands in your lap. But behind a rising number of films is a simple hack: pinch all your dialogue from real people. An increasing number of film-makers are turning to transcripts and recordings to re-enact episodes on film, with the promise that they are as an exact a facsimile as possible. From Reality (2023) , Tina Satter’s true-to-life portrayal of whistleblower Reality Winner, which progresses in real time from harmless small talk to a full-blown FBI grilling, to Radu Jude’s Uppercase Print (2020) , in which a rebel teen is given the third degree in Ceaușescu-era Romania, the title-card proclamation “inspired by true events” is being taken to a wholly literal new level. Within the space of a month, two more “verbatim” movies are in UK cinemas. Peter Hujar’s Day , Ira Sachs’ time capsule of 1974 New York and its colourful culturati, is based on candid conversation between Linda Rosenkrantz (Rebecca Hall) and her photographer pal Peter (Ben Whishaw), who would die from an Aids-related illness less than a decade later. Meanwhile, Kaouther Ben Hania’s The Voice of Hind Rajab is set in January 2024 amid the evacuation of Gaza City, revisiting beat for beat an emergency call centre’s attempts to rescue the six-year-old girl of the title to harrowing effect. Continue reading...
Collage by Kursiv.media, photo editor: Dastan Shanay At Tesla’s fourth-quarter earnings call on Wednesday, Elon Musk said the company would stop producing the Model S and Model X. The move will allow Tesla to use its Fremont factory to manufacture up to 1 million Optimus robots per year, CNBC reported. «It’s time to basically bring the Model S and X programs to an end with an honorable discharge. ...
Collage by Kursiv.media, photo editor: Dastan Shanay At Tesla’s fourth-quarter earnings call on Wednesday, Elon Musk said the company would stop producing the Model S and Model X. The move will allow Tesla to use its Fremont factory to manufacture up to 1 million Optimus robots per year, CNBC reported. «It’s time to basically bring the Model S and X programs to an end with an honorable discharge. If you’re interested in buying a Model S and X, now would be the time to order it,» Musk said. The Model S and Model X are Tesla’s oldest vehicles after the original Roadster. In recent years, Tesla has cut prices for both models as competition in the electric vehicle market has intensified. The Model S sedan was introduced in 2012, followed by the Model X SUV in 2015. Currently, the Model S starts at about $95,000, while the Model X starts at around $100,000 on Tesla’s website. The Model 3 and Model Y are significantly more popular, accounting for 97% of Tesla’s 1.59 million vehicle deliveries last year. The Model 3 now starts at approximately $37,000, while the Model Y costs around $40,000. Tesla also introduced more affordable versions of both models late last year. Despite reporting its first annual revenue decline, Musk appears to be shifting focus toward future technologies such as self-driving vehicles and humanoid robots. Tesla is already developing humanoid robots under the Optimus brand. The company recently announced plans to unveil the third-generation Optimus this quarter, aiming to create a robot capable of performing factory work and assisting with household tasks. Meanwhile, Chinese robotics companies have demonstrated advanced humanoid robots, drawing attention with machines capable of human-like movement and even dancing. Another sign that Musk is seeking to reshape his business empire came from a recent statement by SpaceX, which said it is prepared to pursue a merger with either Tesla Inc. or the artificial intelligence firm xAI.
For crypto investors, it's time to buy the dip on Bitcoin again. The two most popular cryptocurrencies -- Bitcoin (BTC 5.92%) and Ethereum (ETH 6.99%) -- are trading well below their all-time highs from just a few months ago. Bitcoin is down about 30% from its all-time high of $126,198 in October, while Ethereum is down roughly 40% from its all-time high of $4,954 in August. Based on these deeply ...
For crypto investors, it's time to buy the dip on Bitcoin again. The two most popular cryptocurrencies -- Bitcoin (BTC 5.92%) and Ethereum (ETH 6.99%) -- are trading well below their all-time highs from just a few months ago. Bitcoin is down about 30% from its all-time high of $126,198 in October, while Ethereum is down roughly 40% from its all-time high of $4,954 in August. Based on these deeply discounted prices, both Bitcoin and Ethereum look like tremendous bargains right now. But which one is the better buy? Higher upside potential First and most importantly, Bitcoin has more upside potential than Ethereum. According to a recent roundup of price predictions from CNBC, crypto industry insiders still think that there's a realistic chance for Bitcoin to hit $200,000 this year. After all, in seven of the past 14 years, Bitcoin has delivered triple-digit percentage returns for investors. So why not again in 2026? Expand CRYPTO : BTC Bitcoin Today's Change ( -5.92 %) $ -5199.50 Current Price $ 82646.00 Key Data Points Market Cap $1.7T Day's Range $ 81315.00 - $ 87997.00 52wk Range $ 74604.47 - $ 126079.89 Volume 91B Even analysts that are downgrading their future price targets for Bitcoin have a healthy regard for its powerful upside potential during the next few years. For example, Cathie Wood of Ark Invest recently downgraded her 2030 price target from $1.5 million to $1.2 million. That's a notable 20% reduction in price. But it still implies that Bitcoin is going to turn in a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 60% during the next five years. In contrast, it's much harder to find analysts who are as optimistic about Ethereum. Aside from the wild predictions sometimes made by executives at Ethereum treasury companies (i.e. companies that do nothing but buy and hold Ethereum), it's hard to find anyone willing to take a firm stance on Ethereum. Data from prediction markets confirms this. Right now, investors think there's only a 26% chance of Ethereum cli...
Broadcom Inc is printing new highs, buying everything in sight, and powering the AI wave. But is AVGO still a must-cop, or are you late to the party? The internet is losing it over Broadcom Inc (AVGO) right now. AI chips, monster mergers, stock going vertical. But real talk: is it actually worth your money, or are you just FOMO-chasing the last hype cycle? Let’s break down what’s really going on w...
Broadcom Inc is printing new highs, buying everything in sight, and powering the AI wave. But is AVGO still a must-cop, or are you late to the party? The internet is losing it over Broadcom Inc (AVGO) right now. AI chips, monster mergers, stock going vertical. But real talk: is it actually worth your money, or are you just FOMO-chasing the last hype cycle? Let’s break down what’s really going on with Broadcom, the AVGO stock move, and whether this is a game-changer or a wallet trap. The Hype is Real: Broadcom Inc on TikTok and Beyond Broadcom isn’t exactly a household name like Apple or Nvidia, but behind the scenes it’s powering a lot of what you touch every day: phones, Wi?Fi, data centers, and now a massive push into AI and enterprise software. That combo is why finance TikTok and YouTube are suddenly flooded with AVGO takes, AI stock lists, and "next Nvidia" thumbnails. Broadcom is getting pulled into every AI watchlist, every "stocks to buy" thread, and every boomer portfolio flex. Want to see the receipts? Check the latest reviews here: Social sentiment? Call it quietly viral. Not meme-stock crazy, but very much a "if you know, you know" favorite with long-term investors and AI believers. Top or Flop? What You Need to Know Here’s the real talk version of Broadcom’s story: three big pillars you actually need to care about. 1. AVGO Stock: The Numbers You Came For Live market check (based on external data at the time of writing): Latest AVGO price and move were pulled from multiple financial sources (e.g., Yahoo Finance and MarketWatch). If markets are open while you’re reading this, the number on your screen will have shifted. If they’re closed, what you’re seeing is the last close price. What matters more than the exact tick is this: AVGO has been on a massive long-term uptrend. It’s one of those charts that looks like a staircase straight up, with only short pullbacks when the whole market panics. Price-performance check: AVGO has crushed broad market indexes ...
In this newsletter: setting the scene before the final week of preparations in Italy for the Winter Games Next week the Winter Olympic Games will return to Italy for the first time in two decades. From the fashion capital of Milan to the dramatic peaks of Cortina d’Ampezzo, the Milano Cortina Games – the first to be co-hosted by two cities – will stretch across northern Italy blending world-class ...
In this newsletter: setting the scene before the final week of preparations in Italy for the Winter Games Next week the Winter Olympic Games will return to Italy for the first time in two decades. From the fashion capital of Milan to the dramatic peaks of Cortina d’Ampezzo, the Milano Cortina Games – the first to be co-hosted by two cities – will stretch across northern Italy blending world-class winter sport with a strong sense of history and ambition. Sixteen sports and more than 110 gold medals await, from the raw speed of alpine skiing and bobsleigh to the tactical endurance of biathlon and cross-country. Alpine fans will once again orbit Mikaela Shiffrin, still redefining excellence across the technical disciplines, while Team GB’s Dave Ryding will hope to deliver one last Olympic moment. Figure skating returns with its familiar blend of artistry and pressure, led by the American phenomenon Ilia Malinin, whose boundary-pushing jumps continue to reshape the sport. Speed skating and its short-track form, where Italy’s Arianna Fontana remains a dominant force, offer drama measured in hundredths of a second. Ice hockey brings physicality and heated rivalries (if you know, you know), with Canada the perennial favourites, and curling – yes, still with the brooms – will remind casual viewers, under the guidance of Team GB’s Bruce Mouat, that precision can be just as gripping as power. Continue reading...
Never miss an important update on your stock portfolio and cut through the noise. Over 7 million investors trust Simply Wall St to stay informed where it matters for FREE. The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Friday, Jan, 30 2026 US stock futures are pointing lower this morning, with S&P 500 contracts down about 0.8% and Nasdaq 100 futures off nearly 1%, as investors weigh a jump in the 10 ...
Never miss an important update on your stock portfolio and cut through the noise. Over 7 million investors trust Simply Wall St to stay informed where it matters for FREE. The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Friday, Jan, 30 2026 US stock futures are pointing lower this morning, with S&P 500 contracts down about 0.8% and Nasdaq 100 futures off nearly 1%, as investors weigh a jump in the 10 year Treasury yield above 4.27% and fresh signals from overseas. Taiwan’s Q4 GDP grew 12.68% year on year, driven by AI related tech exports, which underlines how tied US chip and growth stocks are to global demand. At the same time, Japan’s central bank is talking about possible further rate hikes while Tokyo inflation sits at 2.0%. The key question now is whether higher borrowing costs, both in the US and abroad, start to pressure rate sensitive sectors like tech, real estate and smaller, more debt heavy companies. With rates back in focus, quickly zero in on undervalued stocks based on cash flows before the next move catches you off guard. Top Movers Southwest Airlines (LUV) jumped 18.70% after multiple analysts raised their price targets following earnings and guidance. Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) surged 18.65% on strong Q4 results, new ship orders, buyback progress and 2026 guidance. Meta Platforms (META) gained 10.40% as Q4 results, Q1 revenue outlook and widespread price target hikes drew attention. Is Royal Caribbean Cruises still a smart investment or just hype? Read our most popular narrative and get all the answers you need. LUV 1-Year Stock Price Chart Top Losers Las Vegas Sands (LVS) fell 13.96% after mixed earnings and several analysts adjusted their price targets. United Rentals (URI) declined 12.86% following earnings and a price target reduction from BofA. EchoStar (SATS) dropped 11.75% after TD Cowen flagged concerns around the proposed SpaceX xAI merger. Look past the noise - uncover the top narrative that explains what truly matters for Las Vegas Sands...