United States: Daily Stock Market Performance Insight - January 28, 2026

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Daily Gainers
1,500
Daily Losers
3,201
Average Return
-0.45%
Total Stocks
4,971
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Market Cap Daily Gainers Daily Losers Average Return Total Stocks
Mega Cap 24 30 -0.15% 54
Large Cap 292 441 -0.25% 736
Mid Cap 324 633 -0.48% 968
Small Cap 113 340 -1.18% 460
Market Sentiment Daily Streak Top Gainers/Losers Most Active Sector Performance

US Markets Mixed, Consumer Sentiment Drops, Safe Havens Rise

Market Sentiment: mixed
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Importance Score: 5/10

Reasoning

The news presents a mixed bag: positive tech news and gains in the Nasdaq are offset by falling consumer sentiment, a cautious outlook, and a flight to safe-haven assets. The divergence in economic indicators and consumer perception makes this market-moving news.

Key Takeaway

Despite a stable interest rate environment and positive signals from the semiconductor industry, declining consumer sentiment and a 'K-shaped' recovery highlight underlying economic vulnerabilities, suggesting a cautious approach to investment.

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  • MARKET PULSE: U.S. markets closed mixed on January 28, 2026. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.8% (408.99 points) to 49,003.41, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.9% to 23,817.10, and the S&P 500 gained 0.4% (28.37 points) to 6,978.60. Overall sentiment appears cautious, influenced by upcoming economic data and earnings reports.

  • KEY THEMES: A divergence is emerging between economic indicators and consumer sentiment. The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.5%-3.75%, matching expectations after previous cuts, with December CPI showing inflation at 2.7%. However, the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment reading unexpectedly dropped to 84.5 from 94.2 in December, missing the consensus estimate of 90.2. This suggests a disconnect between macroeconomic stability and individual financial perceptions.

  • KEY THEMES (continued): Big Tech received a boost from positive news in the semiconductor supply chain. ASML’s strong 2026 revenue forecast contributed to the Nasdaq’s gains. Simultaneously, safe-haven assets are gaining traction. Gold prices surged 9% over the past week, reaching $5,311/oz, and silver rose 6.4% to $113/oz, a 274% year-over-year increase, as the dollar index nears a four-year low around 96. This indicates investor de-dollarisation trades and a flight to safety.

  • DATA-DRIVEN: The U.S. economy is exhibiting a “K-shaped” recovery, with the top 10% of earning households accounting for 49% of all consumption in 2025. Americans are facing a 27% increase in food costs compared to a few years ago, contributing to the plummeting consumer confidence. ADP announced its Q2 fiscal 2026 results, details available on their investor relations website.

  • INVESTOR IMPLICATIONS: Investors should watch for the upcoming FOMC decision and further earnings reports. The divergence between economic data and consumer sentiment presents both opportunities and risks. The strength in gold and silver suggests continued demand for safe-haven assets. Sectors benefiting from the semiconductor industry, like technology, may see continued momentum. Monitor consumer spending data closely to assess the sustainability of the economic recovery.

Daily Streak Leaders for January 28, 2026

Stock Streak Streak Return
6 days ↑ 6.77%

Cisco Systems shows consistent strength with a 6-day winning streak (73.95 → 78.96), delivering 6.8% gains. The financials tell a compelling story: 14.9B revenue generating 2.9B net profit (19.2% margin) demonstrates exceptional profit margins as of Qtr ending Oct 2025.
5 days ↑ 7.60%

Microsoft starts to shine with a 5-day winning streak (447.62 → 481.63), delivering 7.6% gains. The financials tell a compelling story: 70.1B revenue generating 25.8B net profit (36.9% margin) demonstrates exceptional profit margins as of Qtr ending Mar 2025.
5 days ↓ -2.28%

Walmart sees continued selling pressure through a 5-day decline (119.29 → 116.57), down 2.3%. Weak margins on 165.6B revenue with only 4.6B profit (2.8% margin) in Qtr ending Apr 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.
4 days ↓ -5.53%

Eli Lilly and takes a breather following a 4-day decline (1,083.73 → 1,023.75), down 5.5%. However, fundamentals remain robust: 17.6B revenue generating 5.6B profit (31.7% margin) as of Qtr ending Sep 2025 suggests this could be a temporary setback. Value hunters take note.
10 days ↑ 7.50%

Waste Management continues its remarkable run with a 10-day winning streak (215.45 → 231.60), delivering 7.5% gains. Financial performance remains steady with 6.0B revenue yielding 637.0M profit (Qtr ending Mar 2025). The 10.6% margin suggests room for growth as operations scale.
8 days ↑ 8.45%

O'Reilly Automotive shows consistent strength with a 8-day winning streak (93.47 → 101.37), delivering 8.5% gains. The financials tell a compelling story: 4.5B revenue generating 668.6M net profit (14.8% margin) demonstrates exceptional profit margins as of Qtr ending Jun 2025.
7 days ↓ -9.93%

Coinbase Global encounters challenges with a 7-day decline (232.64 → 209.53), down 9.9%. Weak margins on 2.0B revenue with only 65.6M profit (3.2% margin) in Qtr ending Mar 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.
7 days ↓ -7.93%

Extra Space Storage sees continued selling pressure through a 7-day decline (148.83 → 137.03), down 7.9%. However, fundamentals remain robust: 858.5M revenue generating 174.0M profit (20.3% margin) as of Qtr ending Sep 2025 suggests this could be a temporary setback. Value hunters take note.
8 days ↑ 10.57%

Magnolia Oil & Gas shows consistent strength with a 8-day winning streak (22.81 → 25.22), delivering 10.6% gains. The financials tell a compelling story: 350.3M revenue generating 106.6M net profit (30.4% margin) demonstrates exceptional profit margins as of Qtr ending Mar 2025.
6 days ↑ 26.69%

Sunrun builds on success with a 6-day winning streak (16.90 → 21.41), delivering 26.7% gains. Despite 504.3M in revenue and - 277.2M loss (-55.0% margin) as of Qtr ending Mar 2025, the market sees potential beyond current profitability. This momentum suggests confidence in future execution.
12 days ↓ -13.70%

Kilroy Realty struggles to find footing after a 12-day decline (39.78 → 34.33), down 13.7%. However, fundamentals remain robust: 279.7M revenue generating 162.3M profit (58.0% margin) as of Qtr ending Sep 2025 suggests this could be a temporary setback. Value hunters take note.
7 days ↓ -11.27%

Verra Mobility encounters challenges with a 7-day decline (22.36 → 19.84), down 11.3%. Weak margins on 236.0M revenue with only 38.6M profit (16.3% margin) in Qtr ending Jun 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.
5 days ↑ 18.40%

Newegg Commerce starts to shine with a 5-day winning streak (46.46 → 55.01), delivering 18.4% gains. Despite 456.1M in revenue and - 15.0M loss (-3.3% margin) as of Qtr ending Dec 2023, the market sees potential beyond current profitability. This momentum suggests confidence in future execution.
4 days ↑ 26.82%

Anywhere Real Estate gains traction with a 4-day winning streak (13.91 → 17.64), delivering 26.8% gains. Despite 1.2B in revenue and - 78.0M loss (-6.5% margin) as of Qtr ending Mar 2025, the market sees potential beyond current profitability. This momentum suggests confidence in future execution.
8 days ↓ -12.22%

Harrow faces persistent headwinds with a 8-day decline (48.54 → 42.61), down 12.2%. Financial struggles compound the decline: despite 47.8M revenue, - 17.8M losses persist (-37.2% margin) as of Qtr ending Mar 2025. Until profitability improves, caution remains warranted.
7 days ↓ -6.75%

UMH Properties sees continued selling pressure through a 7-day decline (16.45 → 15.34), down 6.7%. However, fundamentals remain robust: 66.6M revenue generating 7.6M profit (11.4% margin) as of Qtr ending Jun 2025 suggests this could be a temporary setback. Value hunters take note.

United States Market Daily Gainers & Losers: January 28, 2026

Top United States Stock Gainers (January 28, 2026)

Stock Day Open Day Close Daily Change Volume Daily Volume
$46.60 $48.76 10.99% 237.2M 237.2M
$422.43 $435.28 6.10% 41.4M 41.4M
$283.72 $294.02 4.00% 23.2M 23.2M
$191.29 $191.52 1.59% 141.0M 141.0M
$226.40 $227.75 1.47% 7.6M 7.6M
$395.00 $442.93 19.14% 14.6M 14.6M
$263.45 $279.70 10.70% 15.6M 15.6M
$86.73 $94.39 10.70% 14.6M 14.6M
$203.86 $216.17 9.94% 19.6M 19.6M
$113.50 $121.23 8.88% 11.3M 11.3M
$37.98 $45.23 20.97% 11.0M 11.0M
$25.00 $27.72 14.74% 27.5M 27.5M
$90.00 $82.72 14.21% 6.4M 6.4M
$54.01 $59.97 13.84% 4.3M 4.3M
$122.97 $119.97 13.28% 6.3M 6.3M
$36.15 $36.42 11.62% 2.9M 2.9M
$2.04 $2.25 10.84% 4.7M 4.7M
$38.29 $40.76 6.56% 486.6K 486.6K
$4.80 $5.04 6.55% 61.1M 61.1M
$24.51 $26.05 6.20% 570.0K 570.0K

Biggest United States Stock Losers (January 28, 2026)

Stock Day Open Day Close Daily Change Volume Daily Volume
$141.00 $145.99 -12.19% 36.5M 36.5M
$164.43 $157.35 -5.04% 43.4M 43.4M
$618.64 $608.02 -2.55% 2.1M 2.1M
$223.60 $218.68 -2.34% 4.0M 4.0M
$297.00 $292.44 -1.69% 6.1M 6.1M
$474.06 $410.04 -14.17% 19.4M 19.4M
$206.00 $184.88 -10.23% 8.5M 8.5M
$610.65 $549.91 -9.88% 941.1K 941.1K
$90.53 $86.79 -7.90% 6.4M 6.4M
$91.00 $86.60 -7.62% 11.9M 11.9M
$41.60 $36.31 -12.74% 888.7K 888.7K
$146.02 $146.43 -10.94% 1.4M 1.4M
$54.70 $55.28 -7.94% 9.8M 9.8M
$67.80 $67.11 -7.94% 4.9M 4.9M
$108.51 $100.83 -7.48% 981.7K 981.7K
$11.80 $9.81 -18.52% 2.6M 2.6M
$21.00 $19.28 -10.37% 7.3K 7.3K
$3.80 $3.41 -10.26% 777.7K 777.7K
$8.45 $7.65 -10.00% 1.8M 1.8M
$12.03 $10.98 -9.33% 1.8M 1.8M

Most Active United States Stocks on January 28, 2026

Stock Day Open Day Close Daily Change Volume Daily Volume
$46.60 $48.76 10.99% 237.2M 237.2M
$191.29 $191.52 1.59% 141.0M 141.0M
$431.80 $431.46 0.13% 50.4M 50.4M
$164.43 $157.35 -5.04% 43.4M 43.4M
$422.43 $435.28 6.10% 41.4M 41.4M
$28.83 $28.42 -0.98% 103.4M 103.4M
$23.42 $24.07 4.65% 83.5M 83.5M
$18.64 $18.76 1.13% 49.0M 49.0M
$7.71 $7.67 2.82% 48.2M 48.2M
$25.50 $24.60 -3.38% 48.2M 48.2M
$12.98 $12.27 0.08% 151.7M 151.7M
$2.45 $2.44 1.24% 94.3M 94.3M
$6.29 $6.01 -2.44% 86.1M 86.1M
$3.98 $4.31 9.39% 72.3M 72.3M
$13.41 $13.44 1.28% 70.4M 70.4M
$0.84 $0.80 -2.44% 163.0M 163.0M
$2.61 $2.62 0.77% 69.1M 69.1M
$4.80 $5.04 6.55% 61.1M 61.1M
$15.58 $16.39 4.59% 22.4M 22.4M
$3.06 $3.10 1.97% 19.6M 19.6M

United States Sector Performance on January 28, 2026

Industrials

1.60%
626 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: CAT +0.72%
Large Cap: BE +8.61%
Mid Cap: LUNR +12.37%
Small Cap: JBLU +6.55%

Energy

0.49%
188 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: XOM +0.55%
Large Cap: VG +6.73%
Mid Cap: UUUU +14.74%
Small Cap: CMBT +4.52%

Basic Materials

0.40%
237 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: LIN -0.33%
Large Cap: GOLD +5.55%
Mid Cap: SKE +4.52%
Small Cap: CNL +4.67%

Technology

0.13%
701 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: INTC +10.99%
Large Cap: STX +19.14%
Mid Cap: AAOI +20.97%
Small Cap: GCT +6.56%

Financial Services

-0.07%
758 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: GS +0.76%
Large Cap: MSCI +5.69%
Mid Cap: PFS +6.67%
Small Cap: STEL +11.62%

Real Estate

-0.51%
251 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Large Cap: BEKE +4.06%
Mid Cap: CWK +1.54%
Small Cap: ARI +5.73%

Utilities

-0.59%
89 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Large Cap: OKLO +10.70%
Mid Cap: FLNC +9.04%
Small Cap: NWN -1.45%

Communication Services

-0.92%
206 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: TMUS +0.95%
Large Cap: T +4.65%
Mid Cap: GSAT +6.46%
Small Cap: CCO +10.84%

Consumer Cyclical

-1.39%
500 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: TSLA +0.13%
Large Cap: LI +2.39%
Mid Cap: MHO +3.01%
Small Cap: RERE +4.82%

Consumer Defensive

-1.65%
217 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: PM -0.16%
Large Cap: CCEP +0.26%
Mid Cap: LRN +14.21%
Small Cap: SHOT +1.51%

Healthcare

-2.11%
979 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: UNH +4.00%
Large Cap: ELV +5.87%
Mid Cap: ALMS +6.46%
Small Cap: KOD +6.20%

Data is updated regularly. Daily performance is calculated based on closing prices.