Top 7 Earnings, Netflix-WBD Hearing, and Jobs Report: Key Things to Watch

Get ready for an exciting week ahead with some major news on the horizon! We have a lot to look forward to, starting with earnings reports from tech giants like Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), Amazon (AMZN), and Disney (DIS). But that’s not all – we’ll also be tuning in to a Senate hearing on Netflix’s (NFLX) bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), which could shake up the entertainment industry. And be sure to mark your calendars for Friday when the January jobs report will be released, giving us an update on the state of the US economy.

Tech enthusiasts will want to keep an eye on Amazon’s earnings on Thursday to see if AWS growth is on the rise again, driven by the demand for AI tools and infrastructure. Meanwhile, Google’s parent company, Alphabet, will be reporting on Wednesday, with investors hoping to see continued growth in search and YouTube thanks to the Gemini platform and cloud services.

In the media sector, Disney’s earnings will be in focus on Monday as investors look ahead to the company’s performance in 2026, with streaming, parks profitability, and CEO changes at the forefront. And let’s not forget the anticipated Senate hearing on the potential deal between Netflix and Warner Brothers Discovery, which could have far-reaching implications for the entertainment industry.

Finally, economists are forecasting that the US economy will add 65,000 jobs in January, with unemployment and hourly wages expected to hold steady at 4.4% and 0.3%, respectively. It’s shaping up to be a packed week full of market insights and economic updates, so stay tuned for more as the week unfolds!