**January 26, 2026** – Major technology companies including Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), Meta Platforms (META), and Tesla (TSLA) are set to report earnings this week, following the start of a Federal Reserve meeting tomorrow. The Fed is expected to maintain its current interest rate range of 3.50-3.75%.
Durable Goods Orders for November showed a surprising increase of 5.3%, surpassing expectations by 80 basis points and significantly recovering from a slight decline of 2.1% the previous month. Excluding transportation, the orders rose by 0.5%, while Non-Defense, ex-aircraft orders grew by 0.7%, indicating a strengthening business environment.
Apple, the worst-performing stock among the “Magnificent 7” for 2026, anticipates a 10.4% year-over-year earnings growth when it reports Thursday. Microsoft and Meta are also expected to see significant revenue increases, while Tesla predicts an annual revenue decline of 2.3%. The earnings reports from these major players could influence market trends this week.
