Meta stock jumps nearly 6% as AI lab update and Threads ads put earnings in focus
Shares of Meta Platforms climbed 5.7%, closing near $647.71 on Thursday, having peaked earlier at $648.18.
Micron stock climbs on fresh William Blair call as AI memory squeeze tightens
Micron Technology shares climbed 1.6% to $395.54 in late Thursday trading following William Blair’s debut coverage with an Outperform rating on the U.S. memory-chip giant. Analyst Sebastien Naji highlighted that “advancements in AI compute are increasingly hindered by memory bottlenecks” in a firm note announcing the coverage launch.
Microsoft stock rises as Wall Street refocuses on AI deals and next week’s earnings
Microsoft shares climbed late Thursday, outpacing several megacap rivals as investors digested new deal news and braced for the company’s earnings report next week.
Nebius (NBIS) stock swings as Israel AI supercomputer launch hits tape, investors eye contract deadlines
Nebius Group N.V. shares were down about 0.1% at $98.73 in afternoon trade on Thursday, after earlier rising more than 5% in a volatile session. The stock opened at $101.95 and has ranged from $96.97 to $103.93, with roughly 8 million shares traded.
Accenture stock price rises as Palantir-backed “sovereign AI” data-center deal grabs focus
Accenture's stock climbed roughly 1.6% to $285.18 in Thursday afternoon trading. The consulting giant revealed it was chosen, along with Palantir Technologies, to develop and expand AI-focused data centers across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Spotify stock falls as it rolls out new AI “prompted playlist” tool — what traders watch next
Shares of Spotify Technology S.A. slipped roughly 1.5% to $494.71 in Thursday afternoon trading, lagging behind the broader market's gains.
ServiceNow stock climbs as OpenAI tie-up keeps AI agents in focus ahead of earnings
Shares of ServiceNow, Inc. climbed Thursday, gaining $2.24, or 1.8%, to close at $127.54. The stock fluctuated between $125.10 and $127.67 during the day.
Adobe stock rises as Sundance-linked AI push puts Firefly Foundry back in focus
Adobe shares climbed 1.6% to $298.88 on Thursday, reaching an intraday peak of $301.81. Software stocks stayed resilient during midday U.S. trading. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust was up 0.7%, the Invesco QQQ Trust rose 0.8%, and the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF gained 1.2%.
Salesforce stock rebounds as Dow firms; Benioff’s Davos AI warning keeps CRM in focus
Salesforce shares climbed roughly 1.7% to $225.25 on Thursday, buoyed by a tech-driven rally in U.S. equities. The stock fluctuated within a range of $221.28 to $226.55.
Oracle stock price rebounds as ORCL snaps two-day slide; Wall Street refocuses on AI buildout costs
Shares of Oracle Corp climbed 2.4% to $178.04 Thursday morning, clawing back after a tough two-day slide. The stock fluctuated between $176.63 and $180.64 during the session.
Micron stock price jumps 6% as Wall Street spotlights an AI memory bottleneck
Micron Technology Inc shares jumped 6.6% to $389.11 in early Thursday trading, fueled by renewed bullish sentiment highlighting memory chips as a critical bottleneck in AI systems.
Keppel Ltd stock price rises as Australia $10 billion AI data centre plan takes shape
Shares of Keppel Ltd rose Thursday, fueled by renewed focus on the company’s expansion into data centres amid plans for a significant Australia project linked to AI demand. By 3:29 p.m. in Singapore, the stock had gained 1.4%, trading at S$10.88.
Nadella’s Davos warning: AI may lose “social permission” as power costs decide the raceDavos,
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told the World Economic Forum in Davos that the AI race is heading toward a hard limit: energy. He said “GDP growth in any place will be directly correlated” to the energy costs required to power AI systems. https://www.inc.com/ava-levinson/energy-costs-ai-race-microsoft-ceo/91290198
Nebius (NBIS) stock price slips after-hours as Israel AI supercomputer news meets jittery tape
Nebius Group N.V. shares slipped 0.4% to $98.87 in after-hours trading Wednesday, following the close of the regular U.S. session. The stock fluctuated between $93.10 and $102.38 during the day, with roughly 15.5 million shares changing hands.
ServiceNow stock price ticks up after hours as OpenAI tie-up and Oppenheimer cut sharpen focus on Jan. 28 earnings
Shares of ServiceNow edged up roughly 0.5% to $125.92 in after-hours trading Wednesday, despite Oppenheimer lowering its price target. The firm flagged concerns that an acquisition push slated for late 2025 might pressure the company’s valuation.
Intel stock jumps 12% ahead of earnings as Nvidia export bill raises new AI-stock risk
Intel shares jumped 11.7% to $54.25 on Wednesday, refocusing the AI-chip sector on one stock and one big question: is this rally real, or just wishful thinking?
Meta stock rises after hours as new AI lab hits milestone, FTC appeal adds overhang
Meta Platforms shares climbed 1.5% to $612.96 in after-hours trading Wednesday, driven by renewed focus on its AI efforts. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, CTO Andrew Bosworth revealed that Meta Superintelligence Labs rolled out its first major AI models internally this month, calling them “very good.” The company is clearly racing to keep up with rivals like Alphabet’s Google. Bosworth acknowledged there’s still “work to do post-training” before the tech can be widely released. He also highlighted the AI-powered Ray-Ban Display glasses, whose international launch was paused this month to prioritize U.S. demand.
Apple stock nudges higher after Siri chatbot revamp report — what to watch into earnings
Apple Inc shares climbed about 0.5% to $248.02 on Wednesday, putting the company's market value near $3.0 trillion. According to a Reuters report, the iPhone giant aims to overhaul Siri later this year, turning it into its first AI chatbot. This move comes as Apple looks to make up ground after its initial “Apple Intelligence” launch failed to generate much excitement.
Accenture stock jumps as “sovereign AI” data-center deal puts ACN back in focus
Shares of Accenture climbed 3.3% to $281.63 by early Wednesday afternoon. The surge followed UK-based Sovereign AI's announcement that it chose Accenture and Palantir Technologies to develop AI data centers across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Sovereign AI CEO Bradd Lewis said the initiative aims to “future proof our customers” amid growing demand for localized data and computing control.
Microsoft CEO Nadella warns AI could become a bubble — and lose “social permission” over energy
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella cautioned Wednesday that the AI frenzy could resemble a bubble if its advantages fail to reach beyond the largest tech companies and wealthier nations, even as firms invest heavily in data centers and chips.
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