economy
January 26, 2026
NYSE insider Jay Woods on what pros are trading this week: Can Meta, Microsoft lift S&P to new highs?
Jay Woods says the pros are bracing for a fifth of the S&P 500 to report earnings this week with a keen eye on Meta, Microsoft and Apple to dictate the next move for the market.

TL;DR
- A fifth of the S&P 500 is reporting earnings this week, with Meta, Microsoft, and Apple being key focus points.
- Meta's earnings on Wednesday after the bell are critical; it needs to get back above the $675 level (200-day moving average) to prevent another leg down.
- Microsoft and Apple are showing signs of being 'toppy'.
- Apple must maintain the $242-$245 level and has broken a long-term uptrend, suggesting potential further weakness.
- If Meta and Microsoft can re-enter uptrends, the S&P 500 might target a new high.
- Both Meta and Microsoft shares were higher on Monday.
- The S&P 500 has been lower for the past two weeks.
- The Federal Reserve's decision on Wednesday is also noted, but tech earnings are the primary focus.
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