Pre-Market Report – Friday 30 January: US markets mixed | Apple beats forecasts

The markets are really moving now – both up and down. The Nasdaq was down 0.7% and the S&P500 was off a minor 0.1%. There were bigger moves in individual stocks. Microsoft fell 10% as the market reacted negatively to its release yesterday after the close. Conversely, Meta rallied 10% as the market took a positive view on how AI can help its advertising cash cow. ServiceNow was belted 9.9%. Apple is currently up 1.7% in the aftermarket after its quarterly showed 16% revenue growth and 19% growth in earnings per share. The iPhone had it best ever quarter. Tim Cook called the demand “unprecedented”. US financials also rallied strongly, alongside copper.Apple up 2% on results - Call to comeSPI Futures up 33 points. Want to invest with Marcus Today? Our MT20 portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you’re looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.