US DJIA Rises by 55 Points Amid Volatility; Nasdaq's Decline Eases to 0.7% as Microsoft Experiences 10% Plunge, Marking Its Biggest Single-Day Drop in Nearly 6 Years
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 29 2026
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Source: aastocks
Market Performance: The US stock market experienced volatility, with the DJIA up 0.1%, the Nasdaq down 0.7% after a significant drop, and the S&P 500 dipping slightly.
Microsoft's Earnings Impact: Microsoft reported a 60% profit increase, but disappointing cloud revenue led to a 10% drop in its stock, the largest decline since March 2020.
Meta's Revenue Success: Meta exceeded revenue expectations, resulting in a 10.4% increase in its stock price.
Tesla's Mixed Results: Tesla's net profit fell by 61% in Q4, yet it still beat expectations; its stock initially rose before closing down 3.5%.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
