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Artificial Intelligence News 30 January 2026

Sandisk stock price jumps after AI-fueled outlook; Kioxia deal and analyst calls in focus

Sandisk stock price jumps after AI-fueled outlook; Kioxia deal and analyst calls in focus

Sandisk shares rose 4.9% to $565.99 Friday after the company forecast Q3 revenue of $4.4–$4.8 billion and adjusted EPS of $12–$14, beating analyst estimates. Fiscal Q2 revenue climbed 31% to $3.03 billion, with gross margin at 50.9%. Sandisk and Kioxia extended their Japan joint venture through 2034, with Sandisk set to pay $1.165 billion between 2026 and 2029.
30 January 2026
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Eaton stock slides late Friday as ETN investors weigh AI data-center push, earnings next week

Eaton stock slides late Friday as ETN investors weigh AI data-center push, earnings next week

Eaton shares fell 0.9% to $351.32 Friday after U.S. inflation data and a new Fed nomination rattled markets. The company, active in AI power-supply, will report Q4 earnings Feb. 3 and discuss plans to spin off its Mobility business by Q1 2027. Trading volume topped the 50-day average Thursday as Eaton closed up 2.03%. Investors await 2026 guidance and updates on electrical segment orders.
30 January 2026
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Workday stock bounces as software selloff cools, but AI worries still hang over WDAY

Workday stock bounces as software selloff cools, but AI worries still hang over WDAY

Workday shares rose 0.7% to $175.87 Friday afternoon after swinging between $172.80 and $176.64. The move followed a sector-wide selloff triggered by SAP, ServiceNow, and Microsoft on Thursday. Investors are awaiting Workday’s earnings report, due around Feb. 24, for updates on subscription growth and margins. Software stocks remain volatile as the market weighs AI’s impact and cost pressures.
30 January 2026
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AI stocks today: Microsoft wobbles, Nvidia slips and Sandisk jumps on storage demand

AI stocks today: Microsoft wobbles, Nvidia slips and Sandisk jumps on storage demand

Microsoft shares fell 0.5% to $431.15 and Meta dropped 3.1% after earnings, while Sandisk jumped 10.2% on strong forecasts and a renewed Kioxia deal. Microsoft reported $37.5 billion in quarterly capex, up 66%, and confirmed a $750 million Azure deal with Perplexity. Nvidia slipped 0.9% amid China licensing uncertainty. The iShares Semiconductor ETF lost 3.5% as chip stocks broadly declined.
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Sandisk stock swings higher after blowout forecast as AI-storage demand bites

Sandisk stock swings higher after blowout forecast as AI-storage demand bites

Sandisk shares jumped 9% to $586.80 after the company forecast third-quarter profit and revenue well above Wall Street estimates. Quarterly earnings and sales surged, driven by strong AI infrastructure demand and a 64% rise in datacenter revenue. Sandisk extended its flash-memory supply deal with Kioxia through 2034. Investors await management’s webcast for updates on supply constraints.
30 January 2026
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Adobe stock ticks up as Airtel’s 360-million-user bundle and Cognizant AI deal land

Adobe stock ticks up as Airtel’s 360-million-user bundle and Cognizant AI deal land

Adobe shares rose 0.5% to $293.14 by midday Friday after announcing expanded partnerships in India and new enterprise services. Bharti Airtel will offer 360 million customers a free year of Adobe Express Premium. The moves come as software stocks face sector-wide sell-offs and investor concerns over AI’s impact on subscription revenue.
30 January 2026
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Meta stock slips after earnings pop as $135 billion AI spending plan sinks in

Meta stock slips after earnings pop as $135 billion AI spending plan sinks in

Meta Platforms shares fell 2.6% to $718.78 by midday Friday, reversing much of Thursday’s 10.4% surge after strong earnings. The company projects 2026 capital expenditures of $115–$135 billion, driven by AI and data center investments. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 24% to $59.89 billion. Investors are weighing high spending against ad growth and future profitability.
30 January 2026
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CoreWeave stock slides as traders digest Nvidia’s $2B stake and “AI factory” buildout plan

CoreWeave stock slides as traders digest Nvidia’s $2B stake and “AI factory” buildout plan

CoreWeave shares fell 3.7% to $95.80 after Nvidia disclosed a $2 billion investment at $87.20 per share, making Nvidia the company’s second-largest shareholder. The stock drop followed a volatile week as investors weighed the funding against concerns over execution risks and the nature of cross-investments in the AI supply chain.
30 January 2026
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Salesforce stock price steadies near $214 after software rout; traders brace for AI tests next week

Salesforce stock price steadies near $214 after software rout; traders brace for AI tests next week

Salesforce shares hovered near $214 in early Friday trading after Thursday’s sharp software stock selloff, which followed weak results from SAP and ServiceNow. SAP dropped over 16%, ServiceNow 11%, Salesforce 7.1%, and the S&P 500 Software and Services Index hit a nine-month low. Investors are watching next week’s Alphabet and Amazon earnings and the Feb. 6 U.S. jobs report for further signals.
30 January 2026
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Oracle stock price slips as ORCL extends weekly slide; TikTok outage and new AI launches in focus

Oracle stock price slips as ORCL extends weekly slide; TikTok outage and new AI launches in focus

Oracle shares fell 0.5% to $168.16 Friday morning, extending an 8% slide since Monday. The company blamed recent TikTok outages on a weather-related power failure at a data center. Oracle also launched a life-sciences AI data platform and said IHG approved its OPERA Cloud system. Broader U.S. software stocks slipped amid concerns over cloud spending and returns.
30 January 2026
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Amazon stock ticks up after $50 billion OpenAI talks put AI spending back in focus

Amazon stock ticks up after $50 billion OpenAI talks put AI spending back in focus

Amazon shares rose 0.5% to $242.94 after Reuters reported the company may invest up to $50 billion in OpenAI. The stock moved between $238.51 and $243.29 in early trading. Amazon has cut about 30,000 corporate jobs since October and plans to shut its Fresh and Go stores. Quarterly earnings are due Feb. 5.
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Sandisk stock jumps as AI storage squeeze drives big forecast and a longer supply deal

Sandisk stock jumps as AI storage squeeze drives big forecast and a longer supply deal

Sandisk shares surged 17% to $631.93 on Friday after the company raised quarterly guidance and extended a key supply deal with Kioxia through 2034. The flash-storage firm projected Q3 revenue of $4.6 billion and adjusted EPS of $14, topping analyst estimates. Investors are watching storage as a new potential bottleneck in AI data centers. Broader U.S. markets opened lower after Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve.
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Stock Market Today

Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Macquarie Group shares fell 2.17% to A$207.83 Friday, marking a third straight decline as the ASX 200 slid 2%. Australia’s regulator trimmed liquidity requirements for Macquarie Bank after improvements in controls. Macquarie Asset Management announced two UK utility deals, including full ownership of Last Mile Infrastructure and the purchase of Energy Assets Group. Investors await Tuesday’s operational briefing.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 1:04 AM EST Crude Oil Prices Rise on Dollar Weakness, Geopolitical Tensions February 7, 2026, 12:52 AM EST. Crude oil prices edged higher on Friday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East. March WTI crude gained 0.41%, rebounding from early losses, while gasoline prices rose 1.38%. Doubts over a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal loom after reports of Iran's refusal to halt uranium enrichment, raising the risk of military action and potential disruption of vital shipping routes. Additionally, a surge in U.S. consumer
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
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