Closing Bell Closing Bell Overtime: Mega-Cap Earnings Take Center Stage: Meta, Microsoft, Tesla and the Market’s Next Move 1/26/26
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Jan 28, 2026 Brenda Vingiello, managing partner at Sand Hill Global Advisors and CNBC contributor, offers macro and mega-cap tech positioning. She discusses positioning around Microsoft, Meta and Tesla earnings. Short takes cover investor expectations, concentration risks in mega-caps, and reactions to AI-driven revenue and capex moves.
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Microsoft Beat Yet Sparked Selloff
- Microsoft beat revenue and EPS but shares fell as investors parsed Azure growth and OpenAI accounting details.
- The market reacted to complexity around OpenAI-related RPOs and higher CapEx rather than clear operational weakness.
Dig Into Conference Calls Before Trading
- Expect mega-cap results to be held to higher standards after last year's outsized surprises.
- Do watch conference calls for additional guidance and accounting details before making trading decisions.
Meta Beats And Backs Bigger AI Buildout
- Meta beat revenue and EPS and guided much higher CapEx for 2026 driven by AI and infrastructure investments.
- Despite heavier CapEx, Meta expects operating income above 2025 and accelerated revenue growth, easing investor concerns.