economy
January 31, 2026
Here is what caused the wild swings in our 34-stock portfolio last week
The S&P 500 closed lower Friday after briefly topping 7,000 for the first time ever Wednesday.

TL;DR
- S&P 500 reached over 7,000 for the first time and closed the week up 0.34%.
- Meta Platforms' stock surged nearly 9% after strong earnings, while Microsoft's stock dropped over 8% despite a solid quarter.
- Software stocks, including Salesforce and ServiceNow, experienced a significant selloff due to AI disruption concerns and revaluation.
- The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, and President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as Fed chairman.
- GE Vernova and Corning reached all-time highs following positive earnings and significant deals.
- Starbucks shares tumbled despite a promising quarter and Investor Day, while Honeywell hit all-time highs after a strong earnings report.
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