The Big 3January 26, 2026 A quick look at the top stories we’re following this week.USA Rare Earth shares jump 20% as the federal government invests. The Commerce Department announced a $1.3 billion loan and $277 million in federal funding. Silver and gold surge. The precious metals are leading markets on an early-week rebound following last week’s losses.The Federal Reserve meets on Wednesday. The Central Bank is expected to hold interest rates steady in the shadow of the DOJ investigation into Chair Powell.This week’s Company Earnings Announcements at a glanceSouthern Copper Corporation (SCCO)--Monday, 1/25UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)--Tuesday, 1/27RTX Corporation (RTX)--Tuesday, 1/27The Boeing Company (BA)--Tuesday, 1/27Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)--Wednesday, 1/28Meta Platforms, Inc. (META)--Wednesday, 1/28Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)--Wednesday, 1/28Apple, Inc. (AAPL)--Thursday, 1/29Visa, Inc. (V)--Thursday, 1/29Mastercard Incorporated (MA)--Thursday, 1/29Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM)--Friday, 1/30Chevron Corporation (CVX)--Friday, 1/30American Express Company (AXP)--Friday, 1/30Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)--Friday, 1/30

If you tuned in for this Wednesday’s podcast, then you already know we’ve introduced a whole new series called Ask Urvin featuring Erik Smolinski. Those of you who have joined us for Let’s Talk Markets Live with Dave Lauer will recognize Erik as a regular contributor and a great friend of the Urvin family. Erik is a military veteran, an options trader with 20 years of experience, and the founder of Outlier Trading. He’s also the first real-life test subject for our brand new AI-powered Ask Urvin Chatbot. Ask Urvin is very much a work in progress. And consistent with our history of developing stuff in the plain light of day, we’re gonna see what this baby can do in real time with Erik. We have a theory. So every week, we’ll come to you live as Erik Asks Urvin about a specific stock – usually for a company with an earnings report on that week’s docket. This week, that company was Netflix. Erik highlighted the streaming giant as an interesting window into the broader Tech Sector.“If we take a closer look at Netflix and its recent earnings report – the market did not like it,” Erik says. To wit, the Netflix stock hit a 52-week low even after releasing a Q4 earnings report that slightly exceeded Wall Street expectations.If you’re looking for the current price, we’d check down in the hole. So what’s up?Erik asked Urvin and learned that “Netflix is in a very curious part of its growth phase. It's at the point where it's still growing, but growth is starting to slow.” Some analysts say this is because Netflix is overpaying to acquire Warner Bros. Discover (WBD). The massive expense will cut into the media company’s margins in the coming year. While Netflix may not be among the Magnificent 7 fueling the market’s stormy love affair with AI, its performance is kind of a microcosm of the tech sector. “Tech has been absolutely sucking wind,” says Erik. Is the tech sector fatiguing after years of hauling the equities markets behind it? “If you look at the way things have been rolling out in tech for the last six months or so,” Erik points out, “it's absolutely oscillating sideways, and it's struggling compared to the likes of industrials, energy, materials, and staples”Broadly speaking, says Erik, “it tells us that most of the sector is not doing well.”Of course, the general consensus among analysts is that recent setbacks in the tech sector will give way to yet greater growth, especially as (or if) massive industry investments in AI bear fruit. So what does this mean for Netflix and its long-term investors? According to Ask Urvin, Netflix is as well-positioned as any media company to excel in the increasingly competitive streaming space. See for yourself!

Question:What does $GME insider buying mean?Answer:The insider activity for GME shows substantial buying in the last four quarters, especially in 2026Q1, with over 1 million shares purchased and a net increase of approximately $21.4 million, contributing to a dramatic 43,180% increase in net value from the prior quarter.This pattern indicates robust insider confidence in the company's future prospects, as insiders are significantly increasing their holdings, which often signals positive expected growth or upcoming catalysts.The large buy-in in 2026Q1 could suggest insiders anticipate better performance, potentially driven by strategic initiatives or market developments.Overall, consistent and sizable insider buying typically signals strong internal belief in the company's long-term value.GME last traded at $23.08. Weekly return: 10.1%; Monthly return: 2.8%; Annual return: -16.3%.Key Prosporo AI signal values:- Upside Breakout (Long-term): 66.61 (Moderately High)- Downside Breakout (Long-term): 37.49 (Moderately Low)- Growth (Long-term): 35.15 (Moderately Low)- Profitability (Long-term): 39.71 (Moderately Low)- Options Sentiment (Short-term): 78.88 (Moderately High)- Short Pressure (Short-term): 62.35 (Moderately High)Based on these signals, Prospero.ai indicates a moderately bullish environment for GME because of its high upside breakout probability and positive options sentiment, which suggest potential near-term gains. However, the long-term outlook shows moderate potential for growth and profitability with some downside risk, reflecting uncertainty about sustained performance. These mixed signals mean that while short-term conditions are appealing, long-term prospects are still cautiously optimistic.These are AI-derived predictions from Prospero.ai based on institutional data, options flow, and market patterns. This is not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.