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This Week's Exclusive News Mega-Cap Earnings Could Decide the Tech Sector's Next Big MoveWritten by Ryan Hasson. Publication Date: 1/28/2026. 
In Brief- Despite strength in pockets like memory chips, heavy weighting in underperforming Magnificent Seven names has kept XLK and QQQ stuck in consolidation.
- Microsoft, Tesla, and Meta's Jan. 28 earnings reports carry outsized influence as both ETFs sit just below key breakout levels.
- Guidance on AI spending, monetization, and profitability from these three leaders may determine whether tech breaks higher or stays range-bound.
The technology sector has had a sluggish start to the year by its own standards. The tech-heavy Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSEARCA: XLK) is up just 2.8% year-to-date (YTD), while the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) has also struggled to gain traction. That's notable given the sharp rally in memory chip stocks, to which both ETFs have exposure. So what's holding tech back? The answer largely comes down to weighting. Both XLK and QQQ are heavily concentrated in mega-cap technology names—the Magnificent Seven—which have underperformed so far this year. As a result, despite pockets of strength across the sector, the broader complex has remained stuck in a consolidation phase. That could be about to change. Earnings season is underway, and Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, is potentially pivotal. Three Magnificent Seven members—Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META)—report after the bell. Their combined influence on the major tech ETFs is substantial: Microsoft alone accounts for more than 11% of XLK, and in QQQ, Microsoft, Tesla, and Meta together make up nearly 14% of the ETF. Both ETFs are also poised just below key breakout levels. XLK sits roughly 3.2% below its 52-week high, with the $150 area acting as a notable resistance zone. QQQ is closer still—less than 1% from its all-time high as of Tuesday's close. With technical pressure building, the outcome of these earnings reports could determine whether tech finally breaks higher or slips back into consolidation. Unsurprisingly, AI-related capital expenditures will be a central theme—particularly for Microsoft and Meta—as investors seek reassurance that spending remains disciplined and growth-oriented. Microsoft: AI Infrastructure Under the MicroscopeMicrosoft has lagged both the broader market and the tech sector, down modestly YTD and more than 6% over the past six months. That underperformance makes its earnings especially important given its heavy ETF weighting. The company reports fiscal Q2 2026 results after the bell on Jan. 28, with capital expenditures front and center. In Q1, Microsoft reported capex of $34.9 billion, which exceeded prior guidance amid surging demand for AI and cloud. Investors will closely review updates on Azure growth, AI monetization, and forward guidance. Analysts expect revenue between $79.5 billion and $80.6 billion, implying 14% to 16% year-over-year growth, with earnings per share (EPS) estimates ranging from $3.88 to $3.91. Tesla: A More Challenging SetupTesla has underperformed so far in 2026, with shares down more than 4% YTD. Analysts are bracing for a tougher quarter, and prediction markets place a relatively low probability on an EPS beat. For Q4 2025, EPS is expected to come in around $0.44 to $0.45, with revenue near $24.8 billion, reflecting weaker deliveries and higher spending. That said, investors may look past near-term auto margins and focus on longer-term narratives such as energy storage, robotaxis, Optimus, and forward-looking capex commentary. Meta: Strength Heading Into EarningsMeta enters earnings on stronger footing. The stock has surged nearly 10% over the past week, and prediction markets imply a high probability of a beat. Analysts expect EPS between $8.16 and $8.32, driven by continued strength in advertising. As with Microsoft, capex will be closely watched. Meta's last report featured strong revenue but softer EPS due to elevated AI spending and a tax-related headwind. Guidance on AI investment levels and profitability will likely shape the stock's next move. Taken together, this earnings slate could be the catalyst tech bulls have been waiting for. With major ETFs sitting just below breakout levels, the tone set by these mega-cap leaders may determine whether the sector finally pushes to new highs or remains stuck in neutral. The Real Test After Earnings: Guidance and AI SpendingFor Microsoft, Tesla, and Meta, the market's initial price reaction matters less than what their results reveal about the next few quarters. Investors will be parsing AI-infrastructure spending plans, clearer signals on monetization, and whether management teams sound confident—or cautious—about demand into 2026. Ultimately, the bigger takeaway won't simply be whether estimates were beaten, but whether guidance and commentary support sustained leadership from mega-cap tech and a more durable breakout attempt for XLK and QQQ in the sessions ahead.
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