Today: 12 April 2026
Subscribe
Browse Category

Artificial Intelligence 4 February 2026

Amazon stock slips ahead of earnings as AI spending jitters hit big tech

Amazon stock slips ahead of earnings as AI spending jitters hit big tech

Amazon shares closed down 2.4% at $232.99 Wednesday ahead of its quarterly report, as tech stocks broadly retreated. Investors are focused on Amazon’s capital spending and AWS growth, with concerns mounting over rising AI-related costs. The Nasdaq fell 1.51%. Amazon will discuss its results and outlook in a conference call Thursday after the bell.
4 February 2026
···
Sandisk stock sinks about 16% as AI-linked tech selloff bites; SNDK in focus

Sandisk stock sinks about 16% as AI-linked tech selloff bites; SNDK in focus

Sandisk Corp shares fell 16% to $584.85 in after-hours trading Wednesday, dropping $110.66 on heavy volume as traders retreated from AI-linked tech stocks. The decline followed a recent surge and came despite strong fundamentals and upbeat forecasts. U.S. markets closed lower, with tech stocks weighing on the Nasdaq. Alphabet shares also dipped ahead of earnings.
4 February 2026
···
Micron stock sinks nearly 10% as AI-chip jitters flare — what to watch next

Micron stock sinks nearly 10% as AI-chip jitters flare — what to watch next

Micron shares fell nearly 10% in late trading Wednesday, closing at $378.50 after a volatile session. The drop followed a regulatory filing showing officer Sumit Sadana plans to sell 25,000 shares. Other chip stocks, including Nvidia and AMD, also declined as investors questioned the staying power of the AI rally. The PHLX semiconductor index finished sharply lower.
4 February 2026
···
Microsoft stock ends higher as software selloff deepens; traders weigh Azure outages and AI spend

Microsoft stock ends higher as software selloff deepens; traders weigh Azure outages and AI spend

Microsoft shares closed up 0.6% at $413.56 Wednesday, outperforming a sharp sell-off in software stocks. Short interest in Microsoft rose about 20% over the past week, and options activity stayed defensive. Traders watched for fallout from a multi-region Azure outage linked to a storage policy change. Key U.S. economic data releases were delayed after a brief government shutdown.
4 February 2026
····
NXP stock rebounds in regular trade as CEO pitches ‘physical AI’ after earnings whipsaw

NXP stock rebounds in regular trade as CEO pitches ‘physical AI’ after earnings whipsaw

NXP Semiconductors shares rose about 2% Wednesday to $225.03, rebounding after a 4.5% drop the previous session. The move followed a first-quarter revenue forecast of $3.05–$3.25 billion, above analyst expectations. CEO Rafael Sotomayor cited “physical AI” as a growth driver for industrial chips. BofA Securities cut its price target to $245 but maintained a buy rating.
4 February 2026
····
Amazon stock slides ahead of Q4 earnings as Wall Street warns 2026 will be an AI “swing factor”

Amazon stock slides ahead of Q4 earnings as Wall Street warns 2026 will be an AI “swing factor”

Amazon shares fell 2.5% to $232.68 Wednesday, outpacing the Nasdaq-100’s 2.1% drop ahead of Thursday’s earnings report. Analysts expect Q4 sales of $211.56 billion and EPS of $1.98, with AWS revenue forecast at $35.02 billion. Options markets indicate traders are bracing for a 7% swing after results. Raymond James cut its price target to $260, citing AI strategy as key for 2026.
4 February 2026
····
Synopsys stock slips again after Tuesday’s rout as AI disruption fears hit software

Synopsys stock slips again after Tuesday’s rout as AI disruption fears hit software

Synopsys shares fell 1.2% to $414.07 Wednesday afternoon, extending losses after an 8.5% drop Tuesday during a broad software sector selloff. Trading volume Tuesday more than doubled its 50-day average, with the stock now 36% below its July peak. Traders remain defensive, with options activity skewed toward downside bets. Synopsys reports Q1 earnings after markets close on Feb. 25.
4 February 2026
··
Accenture stock price today: ACN steadies after rout as AI disruption trade bites

Accenture stock price today: ACN steadies after rout as AI disruption trade bites

Accenture shares rose 0.2% to $241.67 Wednesday after plunging 9.6% the previous day amid a broad tech selloff tied to AI disruption fears and a weak Gartner outlook. CEO Julie Sweet sold 10,696 shares at $262.22 each, according to a Form 4 filing. Investors are watching Accenture’s March 19 results for signs of stability in bookings and client demand.
4 February 2026
···
Bloom Energy stock slides 18% ahead of earnings as AI-data center trade cools

Bloom Energy stock slides 18% ahead of earnings as AI-data center trade cools

Bloom Energy shares fell 18.3% to $137.92 Wednesday, erasing much of Tuesday’s 8.2% gain. The drop came ahead of Thursday’s quarterly earnings, despite Roth Capital raising its price target to $133. Investors are focused on 2026 guidance and order backlog tied to data-center demand. Fuel-cell peers and the Nasdaq QQQ also declined sharply.
4 February 2026
·······
Snowflake stock skids as AI fears hit software; SNOW eyes Feb. 25 earnings

Snowflake stock skids as AI fears hit software; SNOW eyes Feb. 25 earnings

Snowflake Inc shares fell 7.5% to $160.24 by early afternoon Wednesday amid investor concerns over AI’s impact on software business models. The company announced a $200 million multi-year deal with OpenAI and launched new AI tools, including Cortex Code and Semantic View Autopilot. Snowflake’s fiscal 2026 results are due Feb. 25 after market close.
4 February 2026
···
Nvidia’s $20B OpenAI deal talk is back — and Oracle’s AI funding bet is in the spotlight

Nvidia’s $20B OpenAI deal talk is back — and Oracle’s AI funding bet is in the spotlight

Nvidia is nearing a $20 billion investment in OpenAI, a source said, as the AI firm seeks up to $100 billion at a valuation near $830 billion. Oracle’s stock rose after the company outlined plans to raise up to $50 billion, tied to OpenAI’s data center needs. Cerebras Systems secured $1 billion in funding, reaching a $23 billion valuation, as OpenAI explores chip alternatives.
4 February 2026
···
AppLovin stock tumbles 14% as AI disruption jitters hit ad tech ahead of Feb 11 earnings

AppLovin stock tumbles 14% as AI disruption jitters hit ad tech ahead of Feb 11 earnings

AppLovin shares fell 13.7% to $398.51 Wednesday amid a broad sell-off in software and ad-tech stocks after Anthropic launched new AI plug-ins. The stock swung between $464.17 and $384.24 during the session. The S&P 500 software and services index has dropped nearly 13% over five sessions. AppLovin will report Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings on Feb. 11.
4 February 2026
···
IBM stock price slides again as AI disruption fears hit software, IT services

IBM stock price slides again as AI disruption fears hit software, IT services

IBM shares fell $9.19, or 3.1%, to $285.12 Wednesday amid heightened concerns over AI competition and a weak outlook from Gartner. The selloff followed Anthropic’s launch of new AI tools and a sharp drop in Gartner’s consulting revenue. Investors are watching IBM’s upcoming earnings and February dividend record date. U.S. equities also declined Tuesday as tech sector worries spread.
4 February 2026
··
Intuit stock price whipsaws in New York trade as AI disruption fears hit software names

Intuit stock price whipsaws in New York trade as AI disruption fears hit software names

Intuit shares closed up 0.5% at $436.13 after swinging between $411.48 and $447.00 Wednesday, while software stocks broadly fell on concerns over AI competition. Traders cited Anthropic’s new AI plug-ins as fueling fears of faster automation. The S&P 500 software and services index declined, despite the broader S&P 500 hitting a record. Investors await Intuit’s Feb. 26 earnings for signs of shifting demand and pricing power.
4 February 2026
···
Salesforce (CRM) stock steadies after AI selloff jitters — what traders are watching next

Salesforce (CRM) stock steadies after AI selloff jitters — what traders are watching next

Salesforce shares edged up 0.1% to $196.54 Wednesday morning after a 7% drop the previous day, as software stocks faced heavy selling on AI disruption fears. Trading volume reached 11.1 million shares, with the stock swinging between $187.29 and $199.64. Investors are watching for Salesforce’s earnings and guidance for signs of demand and AI strategy.
4 February 2026
······
ServiceNow stock steadies after AI disruption scare hits software names again

ServiceNow stock steadies after AI disruption scare hits software names again

ServiceNow shares hovered near $109.77 Wednesday after a 7% drop the previous day, as U.S. software stocks extended losses amid concerns over AI competition. The S&P 500 software and services index has fallen nearly 13% in five sessions. Investors are awaiting executive appearances for signals on demand and competition.
4 February 2026
·········
Blue Owl stock rebounds as AI fears rattle software borrowers ahead of Feb. 5 earnings

Blue Owl stock rebounds as AI fears rattle software borrowers ahead of Feb. 5 earnings

Blue Owl Capital shares rose 0.9% to $12.22 Wednesday morning, recovering from a sharp drop tied to fears of AI-driven disruption in software lending. Investors await the company’s fourth-quarter results and earnings call on Feb. 5, focusing on credit performance and fundraising. The stock remains volatile as concerns mount over loans to software firms.
4 February 2026
···
1 … 25 26 27 28 29 … 165

Stock Market Today

  • Nvidia Stock Stagnates in 2026 Despite 73% Revenue Surge from AI Demand
    April 12, 2026, 1:30 PM EDT. Nvidia's stock has declined about 5% in 2026 and stagnated since August 2025, despite a 73% revenue increase from artificial intelligence (AI) products in the latest quarter. The company forecasts a 77% revenue rise for the first quarter of 2026 with analyst consensus of an 85% increase in the second quarter. AI hyperscaler customers, who are major buyers of Nvidia's technology, continue to boost their capital expenditures, suggesting further growth. Nvidia's shares trade at 21.5 times forward earnings, slightly above the S&P 500's 20.3, reflecting expectations of strong 2026 results followed by market-average performance in 2027.

Latest article

Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

12 April 2026
Bitcoin fell 1.4% to $71,707 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad ended without a deal. Spot bitcoin ETFs logged net inflows last week, with BlackRock and Fidelity leading Friday’s buying. Morgan Stanley launched its MSBT fund on April 8, the first Wall Street bank to debut a bitcoin ETF. U.S. inflation data showed headline CPI up 3.3% in March, while core CPI rose 2.6%.
XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

12 April 2026
XRP slipped about 1% to $1.33 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad ended without a deal, pressuring crypto markets. The token traded in a narrow range, with bitcoin and ether also weaker. XRP’s market cap stands at $81.7 billion, with $1.96 billion in daily volume. The token remains 63.5% below its all-time high.
Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

12 April 2026
Spot gold steadied at $4,761.79 an ounce Friday after a third weekly gain, with U.S. futures at $4,787.40. The dollar posted its biggest weekly drop since January, making gold cheaper for non-U.S. buyers. U.S.-Iran talks ended without a deal, keeping geopolitical risks high. China’s central bank increased gold reserves for a 17th month, reaching 74.38 million ounces.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 12.04.2026

12 April 2026
Futu Holdings (FUTU) rose 10.2% in the past week but trades 13.4% below its January level. Shares closed at $154.50, while analysts estimate intrinsic value at $245.48. The company posted a 92.2% return over 12 months. Valuation models indicate earnings exceed risk costs, supporting long-term growth projections.
India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

11 April 2026
Lockheed Martin said it is not in direct talks with India over the F-35, clarifying that any approach must go through official U.S. and Indian channels under the Foreign Military Sales process. Indian officials confirmed no formal discussions on acquiring the F-35 have begun. India recently approved a $40 billion military upgrade, including other fighter jets, while Lockheed’s F-21 remains in a separate competition.
Go toTop