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Artificial Intelligence News 17 January 2026 - 19 January 2026

Macquarie shares slip as ‘Q’ AI launch lands into a risk-off ASX session

Macquarie shares slip as ‘Q’ AI launch lands into a risk-off ASX session

Sydney, Jan 19, 2026, 17:41 AEDT — Market closed. Macquarie Group Ltd (MQG.AX) shares ended Monday 0.5% lower at A$210.81, slipping from a range of A$208.41 to A$212.11 during the session. Roughly 316,000 shares traded hands, matching typical volume levels. (Investing.com Australia) Australian stocks ended a five-day winning streak as investors fled to “safe-haven” assets like gold, typically favored when…
19 January 2026
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SpaceX IPO vs OpenAI IPO in 2026: After ChatGPT ads and Musk’s lawsuit, which listing looks cleaner?

SpaceX IPO vs OpenAI IPO in 2026: After ChatGPT ads and Musk’s lawsuit, which listing looks cleaner?

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 17:27 ET — Market closed Elon Musk ramped up his legal battle against OpenAI on Friday, aiming to claim up to $134 billion from the ChatGPT creator and its major backer, Microsoft. This move clouds an IPO timeline many investors have targeted for 2026. At the same time, bankers are pushing SpaceX, Musk’s other private…
19 January 2026
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AI stocks head into MLK Day break mixed: Nvidia and Intel slip as AMD, Broadcom firm

AI stocks head into MLK Day break mixed: Nvidia and Intel slip as AMD, Broadcom firm

New York, January 18, 2026, 12:33 EST — The market has closed. U.S. chip and software stocks tied to AI closed Friday on a mixed note ahead of the long holiday weekend. Advanced Micro Devices and Broadcom posted gains, with AMD up 1.7% at $231.83 and Broadcom climbing 2.6% to $351.71. Meanwhile, Nvidia slipped 0.5% to $186.23, and Intel dropped…
18 January 2026
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Microsoft stock heads into Tuesday with Musk’s $134 billion OpenAI claim in the mix

Microsoft stock heads into Tuesday with Musk’s $134 billion OpenAI claim in the mix

NEW YORK, Jan 18, 2026, 09:37 EST — Markets have shut down for the day. Elon Musk is pursuing up to $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft Corp, alleging they reaped “wrongful gains” from his early investment in the AI lab, according to a federal court filing. OpenAI dismissed the lawsuit as “unserious,” while Microsoft declined to comment. Microsoft shares…
18 January 2026
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Galaxy Digital stock surges on Texas power approval as Helios AI buildout takes focus

Galaxy Digital stock surges on Texas power approval as Helios AI buildout takes focus

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 08:23 ET — Market closed Galaxy Digital’s stock closed Friday at $34.31, marking a roughly 7% jump from the day before. The crypto-focused company highlighted new developments in its Texas data center project to investors. This shift is crucial as Galaxy aims to expand beyond just trading and investing in digital assets. The company is…
18 January 2026
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IREN stock jumps 11% on AI tailwinds; traders brace for MLK Day break and next catalyst

IREN stock jumps 11% on AI tailwinds; traders brace for MLK Day break and next catalyst

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 06:14 (EST) — Market closed. IREN Ltd shares surged 11.43% Friday, closing at $57.82. The Nasdaq-listed bitcoin miner and data-center operator extended its rally ahead of the market holiday. (StockAnalysis) The shift is significant as IREN now acts as a quick-response proxy for two headline-driven trades: AI data-center investment and crypto sentiment. With U.S. markets…
18 January 2026
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Lumen Technologies (LUMN) Stock Hit With ‘Overvalued’ Tag After Rally, Putting AI-Fiber Hopes on Trial

Lumen Technologies (LUMN) Stock Hit With ‘Overvalued’ Tag After Rally, Putting AI-Fiber Hopes on Trial

New York, January 17, 2026, 21:17 (EST) Lumen Technologies’ stock is trading above some fair-value estimates after a recent run, according to an analysis published on Friday that put the shares roughly 20% ahead of a widely followed valuation view. Simply Wall St pegged its “most popular narrative” fair value at $7.23 a share versus a prior close of $8.65,…
18 January 2026
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AMD stock price rises into long weekend as $311 million data-center lease puts AI demand in focus

AMD stock price rises into long weekend as $311 million data-center lease puts AI demand in focus

New York, January 17, 2026, 17:46 EST — Market closed. Advanced Micro Devices Inc shares ended Friday up about 1.7% at $231.83, after trading between $228.95 and $235.71, with about 42.5 million shares changing hands. The move left AMD not far below its 52-week high of $240.34. Why it matters now: the market is treating power and data-center space as…
18 January 2026
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Nvidia stock’s next test: Trump’s AI chip tariff meets China’s H200 roadblock

Nvidia stock’s next test: Trump’s AI chip tariff meets China’s H200 roadblock

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 13:02 EST — The market has closed. Nvidia and AMD shares face a new hurdle next week after President Donald Trump signed a proclamation slapping a 25% tariff on some advanced computing chips, including Nvidia’s H200 AI processor and AMD’s MI325X. South Korea’s trade minister noted the tariff targets “advanced chips made by Nvidia and…
17 January 2026
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Cisco stock ends week little changed as Cisco flags critical email-security fix, AI Summit next

Cisco stock ends week little changed as Cisco flags critical email-security fix, AI Summit next

New York, January 17, 2026, 12:04 EST — The market is now closed. Cisco Systems Inc shares slipped 0.08% to $75.19 on Friday, as the market geared up for a lengthy U.S. holiday weekend. Investors focused on a recent security update and several upcoming company events. The stock’s shift was small, yet the context remains heavy. Cisco provides networking and…
17 January 2026
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Alibaba stock price slips 3% into weekend as Qwen AI rollout meets China data week

Alibaba stock price slips 3% into weekend as Qwen AI rollout meets China data week

NEW YORK, Jan 17, 2026, 11:06 (EST) — Market closed Alibaba Group Holding’s shares on the U.S. market dipped 3.2% Friday, ending at $165.40 after swinging between $163.52 and $170.40. U.S. stock markets will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, reopening Tuesday. (Nasdaq) Investors now face two main questions ahead of the next New York…
17 January 2026
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Oracle stock: lawsuit and AI debt worries hang over ORCL ahead of shortened holiday week

Oracle stock: lawsuit and AI debt worries hang over ORCL ahead of shortened holiday week

NEW YORK, Jan 17, 2026, 10:44 EST — Market closed. Oracle shares closed Friday up 0.65% at $191.09, bouncing back after two days of losses earlier in the week. In after-hours trading, the stock was last seen slipping roughly 0.1% to $190.85. (Investing) Why it matters now: investors are focused on whether the biggest “AI hyperscalers” will lean more heavily…
17 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Balfour Beatty PLC Completes Share Buyback Program with 669,039 Shares Repurchased
    January 19, 2026, 3:29 AM EST. Balfour Beatty plc, an international infrastructure group, completed part of its share buyback program announced on January 5, 2026. On January 16, the Group purchased 41,488 ordinary shares of 50 pence each through Deutsche Bank's London branch at a volume weighted average price of 723.30 pence per share. Overall, the company repurchased 669,039 shares at an average price of 717.91 pence, which will be held in treasury without voting rights. Following these transactions, the outstanding ordinary shares excluding treasury shares totaled 492,179,545. The buyback supports capital management efforts while maintaining transparency in line with Market Abuse Regulation requirements.
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