Microsoft stock plunges as Wall Street questions AI investments
The drop comes amid stalling growth for its cloud computing software as OpenAI investments are questioned.
Day: January 30, 2026
Amazon could invest up to $50 billion in OpenAI in coming weeks, source says
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Amazon CEO Andy Jassy have been speaking directly, according to a source familiar with the discussions.
Climate change fuelled southern Africa’s catastrophic floods
In tonight’s edition, extreme flooding in Southern Africa has submerged towns and killed at least 200 people as scientists say climate change will make supercharged rainfall more likely in the years to come. Also, healthcare fraud undermines Kenya’s a…
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 1/29/2026
A day of dramatic swings on Wall Street, including the worst day for Microsoft in years, finished with only relatively modest moves.
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 1/29/2026
A day of dramatic swings on Wall Street, including the worst day for Microsoft in years, finished with only relatively modest moves.
Apple Q1: iPhone up 23% YoY to $85.27B, vs. $78.65B est., Mac down 7% to $8.39B, iPad up 6% to $8.6B, and Wearables, Home, and Accessories down 2% to $11.49B (Apple)
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Apple Q1: iPhone up 23% YoY to $85.27B, vs. $78.65B est., Mac down 7% to $8.39B, iPad up 6% to $8.6B, and Wearables, Home, and Accessories down 2% to $11.49B — All-time records for total company revenue and EPS —&n…
Teenage boy’s body found in creek after Blue Mountains camping trip
Boy’s friend, 17, winched to safety by emergency rescue team after pair were separated in Blue Gum forestFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA teenage boy has been found dead …
Microsoft shares fell ~10% on Thursday following an earnings report that disappointed some investors, the stock’s sharpest daily decline since March 2020 (Jordan Novet/CNBC)
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Microsoft shares fell ~10% on Thursday following an earnings report that disappointed some investors, the stock’s sharpest daily decline since March 2020 — Microsoft shares slid about 10% on Thursday following a…
WA senators push to restrain Homeland Security, stalling budget legislation
Democrats’ demands come amid blistering criticism of how the Trump administration is carrying out its immigration crackdown.
TikTok star and activist Shirley Raines of Beauty 2 the Streetz dies at 58
Shirley Raines, known as Ms. Shirley and founder of Beauty 2 the Streetz, has died at 58. She gained popularity on TikTok for her work providing beauty and hygiene services to unhoused communities in Los Angeles and Nevada. Her passing was confirmed by…