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格隆汇1月29日｜据卡塔尔半岛电视台等媒体消息，英国、法国、加拿大等11个国家的外长当地时间28日发表联合声明，强烈谴责以色列拆除位于东耶路撒冷的联合国近东巴勒斯坦难民救济和工程处（近东救济工程处）办公地的行为。 报道称，上述11个国家分别为：比利时、加拿大、丹麦、法国、冰岛、爱尔兰、日本、挪威、葡萄牙、西班牙和英国。 11国外长在联合声明中谴责以色列拆除近东救济工程处办公地的行为是“破坏”近东救济工程处工作的“又一次不可接受的举动”，是针对联合国机构的“史无前例的行为”。“我们呼吁作为联合国成员国的以色列政府停止一切拆除行动。”声明称。

现实中的量子计算机也能像科幻片里的超级智能体一样预知未来？记者1月29日获悉，中国科学院物理研究所联合北京大学等组成的科研团队，通过在超导芯片“庄子 2.0”上进行实验，发现了量子系统的预热化阶段和可控规律，有望进一步理解和控制高度复杂的量子世界。量子系统在演化过程中，如果热化过快，会导致量子计算结果难以可靠保存和读取。理解热化规律有助于设计可控量子操作、延长量子态寿命，直接影响量子计算的实用性。此项研究中，科研人员发现，量子系统在热化过程中，存在一个预热化的中间阶段。它短暂、相对稳定，且可以调控，为量子信息保存提供可能。相关成果已发表于国际学术期刊《自然》。（新华社）

九方智投控股（HK9636）在港交所公告，近期，本公司注意到有公共媒体作出了关于本公司部分附属公司业务情况的报导。为保障投资者知情权，现本公司澄清如下：截至本公告日期，据本公司董事会所知、所悉及所信，1.本公司及其附属公司不存在被中国有权监管机构立案调查的情形。本公司将会继续与相关中国监管机构保持紧密沟通；2.本集团经营状况正常，内外部经营环境均未发生重大不利变化；及3.本公司不存在关于本集团的依据香港联合交易所有限公司证券上市规则或其他适用法律法规应披露而未披露的重大事项。

今日热点导览 31个省份公布2025年经济增速 深铁再出借20余亿元供万科支付展期首付 恒生银行正式从港交所退市 字节禁止员工利用公司资源做号谋利 今年春运多趟火车再现1元低价票 TOP3大新闻 盒马回应将鲜百合误送成水仙球致用户中毒 近日，有消费者反映在盒马平台订购鲜百合，收货后却发现为水仙球，食用后出现呕吐、腹痛等中毒症状。据消费者周女士讲述，1月2日，她为了给感冒的孩子煮汤，在北京一家盒马mini门店下单购买了鲜百合，货品由家中老人代收。但盒马送来的并非鲜百合，而是外形与其相似的水仙球，且相关标识印于包装盒侧面位置。老人在不知情的情况下用水仙球煮汤并和孩子饮用后，相继出现头疼、肚疼、头晕和剧烈呕吐等症状。 1月28日，盒马方面回复记者称，“我们第一时间联系顾客，了解到顾客于2日晚送医、3日已出院，随即成立专项小组全程跟进并制定补偿方案。目前，因双方对赔偿方案仍有较大分歧，相关事宜仍在协商中。我们再次向受影响的顾客表示最诚挚的歉意。” 1月28日，当事人告诉记者，她曾提出375万元赔偿方案，在27日最新沟通后提出了48万元的赔偿方案。她告诉记者，“盒马方面只愿意赔付7万，不愿意公开道歉，不愿意app弹窗提示有毒物品。我想要的赔偿金额是48万，目前准备诉诸法律，准备联系律师起诉。”（界面新闻、潇湘晨报） 水贝知名金店“杰我睿”被曝经营异常，投资者称提现排队兑付困难 据蓝鲸新闻消息，近日，贵金属价格波动引发的挤兑危机，使深圳“杰我睿”珠宝有限公司陷入舆论焦点，其涉案金额或达亿元，波及上千名投资者，大量用户损失惨重，目前，罗湖区已组建工作专班介入处理。为安抚用户，“杰我睿”推出每日限额1克黄金或等值500元现金的提现规则，但情况持续恶化。有受访者称，初期500元提现申请当日到账，第二次隔三天，近期申请均显示“待打款”，多位用户账户截图显示前方等待打款人数达两三万人。 杰我睿新近公告称：变现需时间，将对达成和解客户采取分期兑付或一次性打折方式清偿。（蓝鲸新闻） 追觅CEO首次回应“断指计划”：不可能翻倍挖人 近日，追觅科技创始人兼CEO俞浩在社交媒体发文，首次正面回应“断指计划”的传闻，称“没有，谣传”。所谓“断指计划”，是指在一些行业流传的恶意挖人窃取商业机密的不正当竞争传闻，核心指部分企业以高薪为诱饵挖走竞品核心人才，榨干其技术和商业秘密后便将其开除。 俞浩进一步回...

Key Points The midpoint of the social media company's capital expenditure guidance implies 73% year-over-year growth. Meta guided for a significant acceleration in its revenue growth rate in Q1. The company's costs and expenses are growing faster than revenue, weighing on earnings growth. 10 stocks we like better than Meta Platforms › The big news that shocked investors when Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) released its third-quarter update in late October was the social media company's plans for capital expenditures to soar in 2026. While the company didn't provide the exact figure at the time, management indicated that the dollar growth in capital expenditures in 2026 would be significantly higher than it was in 2025. In other words, management was essentially saying: Expect a figure north of $100 billion. With the tech giant's fourth-quarter results (along with management's full-year outlook) out, we now have a much better idea of where exactly capital expenditures may fall in 2026. Meta said in its fourth-quarter update on Wednesday afternoon that it expects capital expenditures for the year to be between $115 billion and $135 billion. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » Here's a closer look at Meta's fourth-quarter results and what this number means for the company and investors. Image source: Getty Images. Undeniable momentum Meta's revenue in Q4 rose 24% year over year, putting its top line at $59.9 billion for the period. Showing how the company finished the year strong, this is a higher growth rate than its full-year 2025 revenue growth of 22%. Even more, Meta managed to grow its earnings per share 11% year over year in Q4, even as costs and expenses soared 40%. Fueling the quarter was a 7% year-over-year increase in daily active users across its platforms, 18% growth in ad impressions, and 6% growth in average price per ad. And...

财联社1月29日讯（记者 闫军） 公募基金业绩比较基准新规落地不到一周，业绩比较基准要素库也迎来了落地时刻。 1月27日，中基协发布公告称，为落实公募基金高质量发展行动方案的部署，规范公开募集证券投资基金业绩比较基准选取和使用，依据业绩比较基准等相关规定，中基协建立了公募基金业绩比较基准要素库及运作说明，向基金公司发布。 在2025年11月初，中基协曾下发过《公募基金业绩比较基准要素库》《公募基金业绩比较基准要素库运作说明》（征求意见稿），相隔不到3个月，正式基准要素库与相关运作说明发布。 相较于征求意见稿，此次公布的业绩比较基准要素库最大的特点是指数扩容，尤其是一类库，扩容明显。正式的业绩比较基准要素库共纳入指数155只，较此前征求意见稿中的144只增加了11只指数。 其中，一类库纳入指数82只，依然是纳入市场表征性强、行业认可度高、使用较为广泛的指数，较征求意见稿中69只增加13只，自由现金流、质量、等权重等策略类指数新纳入较多； 二类库纳入指数73只，较原72只增加1只，作为一类库的重要补充，主要纳入具有一定市场使用率、市值容量较大，但可能尚不具备一类库极高公认度或处于成长阶段的指数。 整体来看，正式落地的业绩比较基准要素库结构更加丰富、层次更加清晰，标志着我国公募基金业绩评价体系建设迈入更为规范化、透明化的新阶段。 基准库结构与入选规则：一类库重标杆，二类库促创新 根据《运作说明》，基准库主要服务于主动管理型公募基金投资于境内A股与港股市场的资产，为选择业绩比较基准提供权威、规范的参考。为鼓励公募基金行业加大权益投资、明晰投资风格，基准库现阶段以股票指数为主，并依据指数的市场表征性、认可度、使用广度等因素，分为“一类库”和“二类库”，实施差异化的功能定位与管理要求。 具体来看，一类库定位于纳入市场表征性强、行业认可度高、使用较为广泛的指数，鼓励基金管理人在设计主动管理型基金时规范选取，提升不同产品之间业绩的可比性，方便投资者进行横向比较。此次一类库指数数量从征求意见稿的69只增至82只，体现了在维护市场主流共识基础上，适度丰富了代表性指数的供给。 入库标准在符合二类库基本条件的基础上，提出了更高要求： 一是规模门槛更高。 股票指数成份证券过去一年日均自由流通市值总值原则上不低于12000亿元，确保指数具备足够的市场代表性和容量。 二是使用广度与历史考量。 对...

Investors weren't happy with the company's profitability guidance for the full year. On Wednesday, Textron (TXT 7.93%) unveiled its final set of financials for 2025. To say this wasn't greeted warmly by investors is understating the case; those folks reacted by aggressively selling out of the stock to leave it with an almost 8% loss that trading session. Soaring after the strike Textron's fourth quarter of 2025 saw the company lift its revenue by 16% to just under $4.18 billion, although this isn't as impressive as it first appears -- the year-ago figure was negatively affected by a month-long strike centered at a company facility in Kansas. As for profitability, Textron's net income not in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) also increased, rising 24% to $307 million ($1.73 per share). On average, analysts tracking Textron were modeling $4.1 billion for revenue and $1.73 per share for net income. In its earnings press release, Textron attributed its growth to recovery from the strike and strength in its Bell helicopter unit which, for the second quarter in a row, clocked 20% revenue growth from military clients. Expand NYSE : TXT Textron Today's Change ( -7.93 %) $ -7.47 Current Price $ 86.75 Key Data Points Market Cap $17B Day's Range $ 84.48 - $ 90.76 52wk Range $ 57.70 - $ 96.98 Volume 331K Avg Vol 1.4M Gross Margin 20.36 % Dividend Yield 0.08 % Unhappy about guidance Textron also proffered guidance for full-year 2026. The company believes it will earn around $15.5 billion, which would be nearly 5% higher than the 2025 tally. Adjusted net income should come in at $6.40 to $6.60 per share; the previous year's figure was $6.10. Investors tend to trade stocks based on future potential rather than past performance. Given that, they were likely discouraged by the fact that the bottom-line guidance range is below the average analyst projection of $6.84. The consensus pundit projection for 2026 revenue is $15.46 billion. I feel that the mark...

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Mark Zuckerberg speaks in Menlo Park, California, on 17 September 2025. Photograph: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images · Photograph: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images As Meta spends billions on artificial intelligence data centers and its CEO prepares to testify in a landmark social media trial, the company is earning a pretty penny. Meta reported strong financial results on Wednesday, beating Wall Street expectations of $58.59bn with $59.89bn in revenue for the fourth quarter of 2025. It reported earnings per share (EPS) of $8.88 – which also surpassed Wall Street expectations of $8.23 in EPS. Meta’s stocks jumped nearly 10% in after-hours trading after the release. “We had strong business performance in 2025,” said founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg. “I’m looking forward to advancing personal superintelligence for people around the world in 2026.” The earnings report follows Meta’s major expansion of its multibillion-dollar investment into AI infrastructure in 2025. On Tuesday, the company announced a deal worth up to $6bn with Corning, a manufacturer of complex materials for telecoms and electronics, to supply fiber optic cables for the tech giant’s data centers. Zuckerberg spoke on the earnings call about a “major AI acceleration” that will continue to grow in 2026. “We’re starting to see agents really work,” he said. “This will unlock the ability to build completely new products and transform how we work.” The company is particularly focused on building superintelligence and AI that is even more tuned into a personal context. Zuckerberg described a broader effort to merge LLMs with the recommendation systems that already power Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Meta’s ads. “Today, our apps feel like algorithms that recommend content,” he said. “Soon, you’ll open our apps and you’ll have an AI that understands you and also happens to be able to show you great content or even generate great personalised content for you.” Meta expects to spend betw...

As Meta spends billions on artificial intelligence data centers and its CEO prepares to testify in a landmark social media trial, the company is earning a pretty penny. Meta reported strong financial results on Wednesday, beating Wall Street expectations of $58.59bn with $59.89bn in revenue for the fourth quarter of 2025. It reported earnings per share (EPS) of $8.88 – which also surpassed Wall Street expectations of $8.23 in EPS. Meta’s stocks jumped nearly 10% in after-hours trading after the release. “We had strong business performance in 2025,” said founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg. “I’m looking forward to advancing personal superintelligence for people around the world in 2026.” The earnings report follows Meta’s major expansion of its multibillion-dollar investment into AI infrastructure in 2025. On Tuesday, the company announced a deal worth up to $6bn with Corning, a manufacturer of complex materials for telecoms and electronics, to supply fiber optic cables for the tech giant’s data centers. Zuckerberg spoke on the earnings call about a “major AI acceleration” that will continue to grow in 2026. “We’re starting to see agents really work,” he said. “This will unlock the ability to build completely new products and transform how we work.” The company is particularly focused on building superintelligence and AI that is even more tuned into a personal context. Zuckerberg described a broader effort to merge LLMs with the recommendation systems that already power Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Meta’s ads. “Today, our apps feel like algorithms that recommend content,” he said. “Soon, you’ll open our apps and you’ll have an AI that understands you and also happens to be able to show you great content or even generate great personalised content for you.” Meta expects to spend between $162-169bn in 2026 – with most of that money going towards infrastructure costs, followed by employee compensation – especially new hires to support AI expansion. Investors have previo...

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Electric vehicle (EV) maker Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) has big plans in 2025. It could, in fact, become a make-or-break year for the young EV company, and there are reasons to be optimistic about its prospects. Rivian is carrying momentum into the new year from several sources. Investors have been noting its accomplishments and potential by driving its stock up by about 35% over the last three months. Whether that will continue depends on how the company executes on its expansion plans on several fronts in the coming months. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Learn More » Rivian's growing opportunities Interest in electric vehicles continued to grow in 2024, but the rate of growth has slowed. EV sales rose by 7.3% to 1.3 million units in the U.S. last year. Rivian's R1S SUV was the No. 10 best-selling domestic EV in 2024. The company delivered about 51,500 units for the year, consisting of its R1S, R1T pickup truck, and electric commercial van. One new growth opportunity is its commercial van. The EV maker has been delivering on an existing 100,000-vehicle order for early investor Amazon. Earlier this month, the company renamed it the Rivian Commercial Van (RCV), making it available to any fleet operator. It was previously exclusive to Amazon. Management said inquiries are coming in from many different business operators, including plumbers and electricians, floral and food-service providers, dry cleaners, and even dog groomers. A focus on EV tech Rivian is also working to grow through a focus on EV technology. CEO R.J. Scaringe is the public face of this drive. Last month, he announced plans to launch advanced hands-free assist capabilities this year, with "eyes off" systems due in 2026. It seems to be taking a page out of Tesla's playbook here. Consumers are looking for more autonomous vehicle capabilities, even if that doesn't mean a fully driverless robotaxi. Scaringe ...

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NEW YORK, Jan 28, 2026, 18:41 (ET) — After-hours Alphabet’s Class C shares (GOOG) gained roughly 0.4% in after-hours trading. Google has reached a $135 million settlement in a lawsuit about Android data transfers, though the deal still requires court approval. EU regulators launched fresh Digital Markets Act proceedings targeting access to Google search data and its Gemini models. Alphabet’s non-voting Class C shares (GOOG) ticked up in after-hours on Wednesday, finishing roughly 0.4% higher at $336.28. Alphabet’s stock faces a jam-packed period for megacap tech as investors wrestle with distinguishing product gains from growing AI costs and ongoing regulatory pressure. Legal and policy news rarely sparks daily moves for the company, yet they often influence the mood ahead of earnings. Alphabet has pulled ahead of several large-cap rivals late in the AI cycle, with its stock climbing roughly 29% over the last three months of 2025, Reuters reports. The gains came after enthusiasm grew around Google’s Gemini 3 model and a deal to power Apple’s redesigned Siri. “Alphabet has the upper hand in the AI race … tough to penetrate,” said David Wagner, head of equities at Aptus Capital Advisors, though he cautioned that first-mover advantages can erode. (Reuters) Google has agreed to a $135 million settlement in a proposed class action in San Jose, California, over allegations that Android collected users’ cellular data without permission. The deal, which still requires a judge’s approval, would force Google to obtain consent during phone setup and simplify the process to stop data transfers. Plaintiffs’ lawyer Glen Summers described it as the largest payout he’s seen in a “conversion” case—where someone is accused of wrongly taking another’s property. (Reuters) Europe’s Commission launched two Digital Markets Act (DMA) specification proceedings, targeting how “gatekeeper” platforms must comply. The focus: access to Google search data and features linked to its Gemini AI mode...

Singapore left its monetary policy settings unchanged for a third straight review, while raising its forecast for inflation in a signal that its next move may be a tightening. The Monetary Authority of Singapore , which uses the exchange rate as its main policy tool rather than interest rates, said Thursday it would keep the slope, width and center of its policy band unchanged. Nineteen of 20 economists in a Bloomberg survey predicted the decision. The majority said they expected the MAS to add a hawkish bias on inflation concerns. The MAS, which holds four policy reviews per year, had loosened its settings twice in 2025 — January and April — to help support growth, then stood pat through the rest of last year as the trade-reliant nation largely shrugged off the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught. The MAS review comes as central banks globally adopt divergent paths — emerging Asian economies are expected to lower borrowing costs, Japan, Canada and Australia are seen hiking while euro zone will likely leave rates unchanged. The US Federal Reserve, meanwhile, may ease settings further after holding rates on Wednesday . The city-state’s economy expanded 4.8% in 2025, the fastest in four years, helped by AI-related demand surge for semiconductors and electronics. However, authorities have warned that sustaining this pace will be challenging given ongoing geopolitical and US trade policy uncertainties. Thursday’s decision follows inflation data for December that showed consumer prices remained elevated for a third straight month, driven by healthcare, education and food. The MAS raised its forecasts for 2026 core and headline inflation to 1% to 2%, from 0.5%-1.5% previously. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is due to unveil his 2026 budget Feb. 12, with economists expecting a conservative fiscal stance after the economy’s strong performance last quarter and emerging inflation concerns.

Image source: The Motley Fool. Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. ET Call participants Chairman and Chief Executive Officer — Satya Nadella Chief Financial Officer — Amy Hood Chief Accounting Officer — Alice Jolla Corporate Secretary and Deputy General Counsel — Keith Dolliver Corporate Vice President, Investor Relations — Jonathan Neilson Takeaways Total revenue -- $81.3 billion, up 17% in constant currency, driven by growth across core commercial businesses. -- $81.3 billion, up 17% in constant currency, driven by growth across core commercial businesses. Operating income -- Increased by 21% in constant currency, reflecting both higher revenue and improved operating leverage. -- Increased by 21% in constant currency, reflecting both higher revenue and improved operating leverage. EPS -- $4.14, up 24% in constant currency when adjusted for OpenAI’s impact, indicating substantial bottom-line expansion. -- $4.14, up 24% in constant currency when adjusted for OpenAI’s impact, indicating substantial bottom-line expansion. Microsoft Cloud revenue -- $51.5 billion, up 26% in constant currency, marking the first time the cloud business surpassed $50 billion in a quarter. -- $51.5 billion, up 26% in constant currency, marking the first time the cloud business surpassed $50 billion in a quarter. Gross margin percentage -- 68%, slightly lower year over year, primarily due to continued AI infrastructure investments and higher AI product usage. -- 68%, slightly lower year over year, primarily due to continued AI infrastructure investments and higher AI product usage. Operating expenses -- Rose 5% in constant currency, attributed to R&D in compute capacity, AI talent, and impairment charges in gaming. -- Rose 5% in constant currency, attributed to R&D in compute capacity, AI talent, and impairment charges in gaming. Capital expenditures -- $37.5 billion, with roughly two-thirds on short-lived assets such as GPUs and CPUs; finance leases accounted for $6.7 billion, mainly ...

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Earnings Call Insights: Adtalem Global Education (ATGE) Q2 2026 Management View Stephen Beard, CEO & Chairman, highlighted "our 10th consecutive quarter of enrollment growth," and confirmed that Adtalem remains "on track to achieve our full year revenue guidance of 6% to 8.5% growth," while raising adjusted earnings per share guidance to "17% to 20% growth." Beard emphasized, "We deployed $165 million to share repurchases, and we have approximately $728 million remaining on our current authorization." He pointed to sustainable momentum and the company's "differentiated business model," further noting, "Walden has achieved record total enrollment. More than 52,000 students now generate industry-leading scale and operating leverage." Beard also reported Chamberlain "growing enrollment by 6,000 students in just 3 years to reach a record of 40,000 students." He announced an upcoming Investor Day where the company will present its "multiyear growth framework, including capacity expansion plans and new revenue streams." Beard stated, "Total enrollment grew over 6% to 97,000 students. Revenue grew 12% to $503 million. We delivered further efficiencies as adjusted EBITDA grew to $155 million." He added, "Adjusted earnings per share of $2.43, an increase of 34% versus last year." Robert Phelan, Senior VP & CFO, said, "Halfway through fiscal year 2026, we are executing against our Growth with Purpose strategy, putting us on track to meet our full year financial goals." Phelan continued, "Revenue in the second quarter increased by 12.4% to $503.4 million, driven by all 3 segments." He added, "Walden continues to be a source of strength and in particular, was aided by a 1-week academic calendar shift from the third quarter into the second quarter this fiscal year, resulting in an incremental $18 million in revenue recognized in Q2 rather than in Q3." Phelan also stated, "Consolidated adjusted EBITDA came in at $154.9 million, up 23.9% compared to the prior year." Outlook Phelan...

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