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Microsoft stock slips after Copilot Checkout push; MSFT earnings loom

Microsoft stock slips after Copilot Checkout push; MSFT earnings loom

NEW YORK, Jan 8, 2026, 18:11 EST — After-hours Microsoft Corp shares fell 1.1% in after-hours trading on Thursday to $478.11, after swinging between $475.87 and $482.98 in the regular session. The dip keeps Microsoft (MSFT) tied to a familiar trade: investors are still willing to pay for growth, but they want cleaner proof that spending on artificial intelligence can turn into revenue and cash, not just new features. That test is getting louder as Big Tech rolls out more “agentic” tools — software that can take steps for a user, not only answer questions — and as the bill
9 January 2026
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AMD stock falls 2.5% as tech retreats, Feb. 3 earnings and CES AI chips in focus

AMD stock falls 2.5% as tech retreats, Feb. 3 earnings and CES AI chips in focus

New York, January 8, 2026, 18:12 EST — Market closed Shares of Advanced Micro Devices fell 2.5% in after-hours trading on Thursday, closing at $204.68. The drop unfolded against a backdrop of some choppiness in the wider market. The drop stands out as investors turn pickier on the AI trade just before earnings season kicks off. For AMD, the focus isn’t only on flashy new hardware launches—it’s whether those wins translate into tangible shipments and better profit margins. AMD said on Tuesday it will release its fiscal fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings on Feb. 3, right after the market closes.
9 January 2026
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Meta Platforms stock dips as China opens probe into Manus AI deal

Meta Platforms stock dips as China opens probe into Manus AI deal

New York, Jan 8, 2026, 17:54 EST — After-hours Meta Platforms, Inc. shares slipped on Thursday, closing just a bit lower before holding steady in after-hours trading. This came after China said it would review the Facebook parent’s acquisition of AI startup Manus. The stock wrapped up the day down 0.4% at $646.06, bouncing between $635.79 and $647.03 during the session. China’s commerce ministry announced it would team up with other agencies to carry out the review. Spokesman He Yadong made it clear that deals involving foreign investment, technology exports, and overseas data transfers have to comply with Chinese law.
9 January 2026
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Why Broadcom stock slid today: $4.5 billion bond sale, AI nerves and jobs data ahead

Why Broadcom stock slid today: $4.5 billion bond sale, AI nerves and jobs data ahead

NEW YORK, Jan 8, 2026, 6:08 PM EST — After-hours Broadcom Inc (AVGO.O) shares were down 3.2% at $332.48 in after-hours trading on Thursday, extending a late-day slide in chip stocks. Nvidia (NVDA.O) fell about 2.1% and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD.O) dropped 2.5%. The move matters because Broadcom sits near the center of the market’s AI trade — custom chips, networking gear and software that runs data centers. “AI is still hot, but it has become a ‘show me’ sector,” Art Hogan, chief market strategist at B. Riley Wealth, said, pointing to investor pressure for returns on capex, or capital
9 January 2026
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Sandisk stock slips in late trade after AI-storage rally cools — what investors watch next

Sandisk stock slips in late trade after AI-storage rally cools — what investors watch next

New York, January 8, 2026, 17:51 (EST) — After-hours Sandisk (SNDK.O) shares were down 5.3% at $334.54 in late trading on Thursday, after closing the regular session sharply lower and erasing part of this week’s CES-fueled jump. The stock swung between $311.07 and $363.74 on the day after finishing Wednesday at $353.40. The pullback hit other AI-linked memory and storage names too, with Western Digital down 6.1% and Seagate Technology off 7.7% in Thursday’s session. “It’s become a ‘show me’ sector,” Art Hogan, chief market strategist at B. Riley Wealth, said, as investors grew pickier about richly valued AI beneficiaries.
9 January 2026
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Oracle stock slips as tech cools on AI spending doubts; payrolls next test

Oracle stock slips as tech cools on AI spending doubts; payrolls next test

NEW YORK, January 8, 2026, 17:55 (ET) — After-hours Oracle shares fell 1.6% to $189.65 on Thursday and last traded at the same level after the close, after swinging between $186.25 and $192.78. About 19.4 million shares changed hands. The move tracked a broader pullback in tech as investors pressed for proof that big bets on artificial intelligence will pay off. The S&P 500 technology index fell 1.5% and the Nasdaq slipped, with Nvidia, Broadcom and Microsoft among the decliners. Reuters Oracle has been a live wire in that debate since it moved deeper into AI cloud infrastructure. In December,
9 January 2026
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Intel stock (INTC) pops after Trump touts “sub-2nm” chip milestone as earnings near

Intel stock (INTC) pops after Trump touts “sub-2nm” chip milestone as earnings near

NEW YORK, Jan 8, 2026, 17:37 (EST) — After-hours Intel shares rose about 3% in after-hours trading on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump praised a meeting with Chief Executive Lip-Bu Tan on social media. The stock closed down 3.5% at $41.11, after trading between $40.68 and $43.31 in the regular session. The remarks put fresh focus on Intel’s turnaround plan, which hinges on moving its next manufacturing process into high-volume production. Intel has said its Core Ultra Series 3 laptop processors are the first “AI PC” platform built on its 18A node — a new generation of chipmaking tech
9 January 2026
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Strategy (MSTR) stock climbs after MSCI eases index threat — here’s what traders watch next

Strategy (MSTR) stock climbs after MSCI eases index threat — here’s what traders watch next

New York, January 8, 2026, 17:36 EST — After-hours Strategy Inc (MSTR.O) shares were up about 3.2% at $166.97 in after-hours trading on Thursday. The stock traded between $156.38 and $170.58 during the session. (Yahoo Finance – MSTR quote) The move comes after MSCI said it would not proceed with a proposal to exclude so-called digital asset treasury companies from its equity indexes as part of its February 2026 index review. MSCI defines those firms as companies whose digital asset holdings represent 50% or more of total assets. (Reuters – Jan. 6 MSCI decision) That matters because MSCI benchmarks sit
8 January 2026
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Aritzia raises 2026 forecast after record quarter as U.S. sales jump 54%

Aritzia raises 2026 forecast after record quarter as U.S. sales jump 54%

Vancouver, Jan 8, 2026, 14:29 (PST) Aritzia raised its forecast for fiscal 2026 revenue and profit margin on Thursday after the Canadian women’s fashion retailer posted a record third quarter, powered by the United States and online demand. Net revenue rose 42.8% to C$1.04 billion in the quarter ended Nov. 30, the company said. PR Newswire The update matters because Aritzia is trying to turn a burst of demand into something steadier, with a heavy bet on U.S. store openings and new digital tools. It sells mid-to-premium women’s apparel, competing for mall and online traffic with brands such as Lululemon
8 January 2026
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Nvidia stock slips after report on China H200 payments as jobs data and earnings loom

Nvidia stock slips after report on China H200 payments as jobs data and earnings loom

New York, January 8, 2026, 5:19 PM EST — After-hours Nvidia shares fell on Thursday after Reuters reported the chipmaker is demanding full upfront payment from Chinese customers for its H200 data-center chips, used to train and run AI models. The stock slipped 2.1% to $185.04 in late trading, after hitting $190.28 earlier and falling as low as $183.77. Chinese firms have placed orders for more than 2 million H200s priced around $27,000 each, far above Nvidia’s inventory of about 700,000 units, as local alternatives still lag for large-scale AI training. Reuters The tighter terms land as investors turn more
8 January 2026
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XRP price slips as spot ETF outflows break streak; U.S. jobs report in focus

XRP price slips as spot ETF outflows break streak; U.S. jobs report in focus

New York, Jan 8, 2026, 17:18 EST — After-hours XRP was down 1.8% at $2.14 in late U.S. hours on Thursday, giving back part of this week’s rally as bitcoin and ether also slipped. U.S.-listed spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) logged their first net outflow on Wednesday, with $40.8 million leaving the group, led by a $47.25 million redemption from 21Shares’ TOXR, according to data cited by Finviz. Rachael Lucas, a crypto analyst at BTC Markets, said the reversal looked like “profit-taking” after XRP jumped to about $2.40 from $1.80 in a week, while Min Jung, a research associate at
8 January 2026
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Bitcoin price hovers near $91,000 as ETF money turns; Strategy stock ticks up after MSCI call

Bitcoin price hovers near $91,000 as ETF money turns; Strategy stock ticks up after MSCI call

NEW YORK, Jan 8, 2026, 17:13 EST — After-hours Bitcoin was last up 0.2% at $91,142 on Thursday, after sliding as low as $89,312 earlier in the session, and U.S.-listed crypto stocks finished mixed in extended trading. Strategy was up 3.2%, while Coinbase slipped 0.1%; miners Marathon Digital and Riot Platforms rose 3.7% and fell 1.0%, respectively. The market is trying to price two moving parts at once: whether bitcoin-treasury stocks stay anchored in major indexes and whether the ETF bid is still there. MSCI shelved a plan to exclude so-called digital asset treasury companies — operating firms that hold
8 January 2026
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Verizon stock price snaps 7-day run as consumer chief exit sharpens focus on turnaround

Verizon stock price snaps 7-day run as consumer chief exit sharpens focus on turnaround

7 February 2026
Verizon shares fell 1.7% to $46.31 Friday, ending a seven-session rally and closing about 2.7% below Thursday’s one-year high. The dip follows news that consumer chief Sowmyanarayan Sampath will step down, with Alfonso Villanueva named interim head. Verizon has climbed 16% since January 29 amid strong subscriber growth and a $25 billion buyback plan.
Cisco stock jumps 3% near $85 as UBS sticks with Buy ahead of Feb. 11 earnings

Cisco stock jumps 3% near $85 as UBS sticks with Buy ahead of Feb. 11 earnings

7 February 2026
Cisco shares rose 3% to $84.82 Friday, nearing $85 ahead of fiscal Q2 results due Feb. 11. UBS maintained a Buy rating and $90 target, citing strong product order growth and data-center demand. Investors are watching AI-related spending and U.S. economic data that could affect rates. Peers Fortinet, CrowdStrike, and Palo Alto Networks also gained.
Coherent stock whiplash: COHR jumps after earnings drop — what to watch next week

Coherent stock whiplash: COHR jumps after earnings drop — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Coherent Corp shares jumped 8.8% to $227.68 Friday, rebounding after a two-day slide following its quarterly results. The company reported December-quarter revenue of $1.69 billion and non-GAAP earnings of $1.29 a share, with datacenter and communications driving 72% of sales. Barclays, Stifel, and JPMorgan raised price targets to $235–$245. FMR LLC disclosed a 15% stake as of Dec. 31.
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