Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as Wall Street braces for Fed decision, Big Tech earnings

🧵 Corning stock pops again on Meta’s $6B fiber deal as earnings hit before the bell

Corning shares jumped roughly 6% in early premarket action following Tuesday’s 15.6% rally, as investors digested a multiyear fiber-optic supply deal with Meta Platforms.

All eyes now turn to Corning’s quarterly report, set for release later this morning.

The deal is significant because it links Corning’s optical segment directly to a major near-term spending driver in US technology, artificial intelligence data center expansion.

It is also a rare long-term contract, with payments expected to continue through 2030. TechStock² reports.


🦾 Richtech Robotics stock steadies premarket after 45% surge on Microsoft agentic AI tie-up

Richtech Robotics shares edged up roughly 0.2% to $5.52 in early trading Wednesday, following a 44.6% surge to $5.51 on Tuesday.

The sharp jump came amid heavy volume, triggered by the company’s announcement of a partnership with Microsoft to develop “agentic AI” technology for its robots.

The move is notable given Richtech’s status as a small-cap, where a single headline can attract fast-moving capital.

It also comes at a time when investors are looking for real-world deployments rather than lab demonstrations in AI-related fields. TechStock² reports.


🌍 Vanguard breaks $1 trillion overseas barrier as CEO targets 40 million clients

Vanguard’s assets held by clients outside the United States have topped $1 trillion for the first time.

The investment giant aims to nearly double its international client base to around 40 million over the next five years.

This milestone is significant as Vanguard looks to attract more savers to foreign markets, where cash remains dominant and barriers such as fees, platforms, and paperwork often deter new investors.

In Britain and several European countries, policymakers have been urging households to take on more investment risk to strengthen retirement savings and support economic growth. TechStock² reports.


🎬 What sparked Kustom Entertainment stock’s 40% jump overnight?

Kustom Entertainment shares jumped 40.28% in after-hours trading on Tuesday to $2.96 after the company announced a non-binding agreement to divest its video solutions division.

The stock closed at $2.11 in regular trading, down 2.76%, according to Benzinga Pro data.

Kustom said on Jan. 22 that it entered a memorandum of understanding with Virginia-based technology-enabled firm Cycurion Inc. to sell its video solutions business for a transaction value ranging from $6.0 million to $8.5 million, based on pro forma financials. Benzinga reports.


🧠 ASML’s record orders smash estimates as AI spurs demand

ASML Holding NV’s orders in the fourth quarter far exceeded analysts’ expectations, as the rapid development of artificial intelligence infrastructure boosted demand for its cutting-edge chip-making machines.

Bookings in the fourth quarter were a record €13.2 billion ($15.8 billion), driven by demand for its most sophisticated equipment, the company said in a statement on Wednesday.

That compares with an average analyst estimate of €6.85 billion, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Yahoo Finance reports.

*Estimate and Actual numbers represent Earnings Per Share in US Dollars


WHR: Whirlpool
Q4 2025
After Market Close
Estimate: 1.530
Actual: N/A

VF: VFC
Q3 2026
Before Market Open
Estimate: 0.430
Actual: N/A

SMG: Scotts Miracle Gro
Q1 2026
Before Market Open
Estimate: -1.010
Actual: N/A

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