Broadcom stock (AVGO) in focus after Fidelity VMware settlement as Fed, Big Tech earnings loom

Broadcom stock (AVGO) in focus after Fidelity VMware settlement as Fed, Big Tech earnings loom

New York, January 25, 2026, 16:25 EST — Market closed

  • On Friday, Broadcom shares ended down 1.7%, closing at $320.05.
  • Fidelity announced it has settled a lawsuit concerning access to VMware software, which is owned by Broadcom.
  • Investors are turning to Wednesday for the Fed’s decision and a busy lineup of megacap tech earnings.

Broadcom (AVGO.O) ended Friday at $320.05, slipping 1.7%. This marks the fourth straight session of losses, leaving the stock roughly 23% off its 52-week peak. (Broadcom)

U.S. markets are closed on Sunday, but traders are gearing up for a busy week. The Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep rates on hold Wednesday. Around 20% of the S&P 500 will report earnings, with heavyweights like Apple, Microsoft, Meta Platforms, and Tesla among them. “It’s been a little bit of a short but steep roller-coaster ride,” said Yung-Yu Ma, chief investment strategist at PNC Financial Services Group. “Earnings are the driver,”…