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AI Technology News 3 February 2026 - 5 February 2026

Bitcoin breaks below $71,000 as AI tech rout drags down crypto markets

Bitcoin breaks below $71,000 as AI tech rout drags down crypto markets

Bitcoin fell below $71,000 Thursday, hitting $70,129—its lowest since November 2024—as tech stocks slumped and nearly $770 million in crypto positions were liquidated in 24 hours. The broader crypto market lost almost $500 billion in a week, with bitcoin down 20% over that period. Thin liquidity and leveraged bets worsened the drop. Traders watched Alphabet’s capital spending and chipmaker AMD’s 17% plunge.
Xero share price steadies after 16% rout as investors weigh AI pitch and Melio timeline

Xero share price steadies after 16% rout as investors weigh AI pitch and Melio timeline

Xero shares closed up 1.6% at A$82.09 Thursday, recovering some ground after a 15.9% plunge Wednesday. The rebound followed Xero’s announcement of its AI roadmap and U.S. payments push with Melio. Investors are watching if gains hold ahead of Xero’s May 14 earnings. Australia’s tech sector saw sharp declines this week amid concerns over AI’s impact on software firms.
Teradyne stock drops nearly 5% after AI-fueled rally cools, Northland flags valuation

Teradyne stock drops nearly 5% after AI-fueled rally cools, Northland flags valuation

Teradyne shares fell 4.9% to $269.07 at Wednesday’s close, retreating after a sharp post-earnings rally. The company reported a 44% jump in Q4 revenue to $1.083 billion, driven by AI demand, and issued guidance above Wall Street estimates. Northland downgraded the stock on valuation concerns. The drop came as chip stocks slid broadly, with AMD plunging 17% and Nvidia also down.
Nvidia stock falls late Wednesday as AI jitters hit chips; OpenAI talks, Feb. 25 earnings in focus

Nvidia stock falls late Wednesday as AI jitters hit chips; OpenAI talks, Feb. 25 earnings in focus

Nvidia shares fell 2.7% to $175.52 Wednesday, trailing a 5.4% drop in the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor Index after AMD’s weak outlook triggered a sector selloff. Traders cited renewed AI-driven selling pressure. Nvidia’s rumored $20 billion OpenAI investment and its Feb. 25 earnings are in focus. CEO Jensen Huang dismissed fears that AI advances could disrupt the broader tech stack.
S&P Global (SPGI) stock price drops again: Mobility Global spin-off plan and AI fears in focus

S&P Global (SPGI) stock price drops again: Mobility Global spin-off plan and AI fears in focus

S&P Global shares fell 2.7% to $455.41 by midday Wednesday, extending a 10% drop from the previous session after the company detailed its Mobility unit spin-off and rebrand. Investors cited concerns over AI competition and sector-wide selling following Anthropic’s new plug-ins. S&P Global reports earnings Feb. 10. MSCI and Moody’s also declined.
Teradyne stock slides after AI-driven outlook rally — what traders watch next

Teradyne stock slides after AI-driven outlook rally — what traders watch next

Teradyne shares fell about 4% to $271.69 by midday Wednesday, pulling back after a surge on strong quarterly results and an upbeat Q1 forecast. The company reported Q4 revenue of $1.083 billion and projected Q1 revenue between $1.15 billion and $1.25 billion. CEO Greg Smith cited AI-driven demand as a key growth factor. Teradyne will present at SEMICON Korea on Feb. 11 and the Chiplet Summit on Feb. 17.
Dow Jones today: Dow edges higher as Lilly, Super Micro cushion Wall Street after AI software rout

Dow Jones today: Dow edges higher as Lilly, Super Micro cushion Wall Street after AI software rout

The Dow rose 0.4% at Wednesday’s open, led by gains in Eli Lilly and Super Micro Computer after strong earnings. The Nasdaq slipped 0.27% as investors remained wary of software stocks amid AI disruption fears. ADP reported U.S. private payrolls rose by just 22,000 in January, missing forecasts. President Trump signed a bill ending the partial government shutdown, but funding for Homeland Security runs out February 13.
Nvidia stock steadies before the open as OpenAI chip doubts keep NVDA traders jumpy

Nvidia stock steadies before the open as OpenAI chip doubts keep NVDA traders jumpy

Nvidia shares rose 0.4% to $181.05 in U.S. premarket trading Wednesday, rebounding after a 2.8% drop. The move follows a broader tech selloff and comes as Nvidia nears a $20 billion investment in OpenAI’s funding round, according to a source. CEO Jensen Huang downplayed fears that AI will replace software tools. AMD fell nearly 7% after a weak sales forecast, while Intel confirmed a push into data center GPUs.
Lumentum stock jumps after earnings beat, AI optics demand lifts outlook

Lumentum stock jumps after earnings beat, AI optics demand lifts outlook

Lumentum Holdings shares jumped 3% after hours Tuesday, closing at $435.10, after adjusted earnings of $1.67 per share and $665.5 million revenue beat estimates. The company forecast March-quarter revenue up to $830 million and reported an optical-switch backlog over $400 million. Shares swung sharply after the report, following a volatile session for tech stocks.
AMD stock slides after earnings beat: AI-chip demand is strong, but Wall Street wants more detail

AMD stock slides after earnings beat: AI-chip demand is strong, but Wall Street wants more detail

AMD shares fell about 5% in after-hours trading Tuesday, despite first-quarter revenue guidance of $9.8 billion topping estimates. The stock closed regular trading at $242.21, down 1.65%, then slid to $229.94. Investors are focused on AI chip supply, China exposure, and memory constraints ahead of the company’s conference call.

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Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

7 February 2026
Singapore, Feb 7, 2026, 15:23 SGT — The market has closed. Sembcorp Industries Ltd (SGX: U96) slipped 0.33% to finish Friday at S$6.05, with the stock moving in a narrow S$6.00-S$6.05 band. Volume landed at roughly 4.3 million shares. (Investing.com) Heading into Monday, the stock faces two key catalysts that could quickly shift sentiment: upcoming full-year results later this month, plus updates on the company’s planned Australia expansion through Alinta Energy. The decline on Friday coincided with a downturn across Singapore stocks. According to The Business Times, the Straits Times Index gave up 0.8%, ending a streak of three straight
Hongkong Land share price drops 4% despite fresh buyback — what investors watch next

Hongkong Land share price drops 4% despite fresh buyback — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Hongkong Land shares fell 4.2% to US$8.18 in Singapore on Friday after the company disclosed a buyback of 170,000 shares at US$8.5252 each on Feb. 5, with plans to cancel them. The drop followed a volatile week marked by a new Singapore real estate fund launch and an expanded buyback programme. Investors are watching for the group’s annual results on March 5.
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