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Artificial Intelligence 4 February 2026

Shopify stock drops again as ChatGPT checkout fees fuel fresh Wall Street split

Shopify stock drops again as ChatGPT checkout fees fuel fresh Wall Street split

Shopify shares fell 4.7% to $113.65 early Wednesday, extending Tuesday’s 8% drop. Investors weighed mixed analyst views on the company’s AI-driven “agentic commerce” strategy and a 4% merchant fee for ChatGPT checkout. Jefferies and Wolfe Research flagged profitability and valuation concerns. Wall Street’s consensus rating remains “Moderate Buy.”
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AMD stock price slides 14% after outlook flags a slower quarter — and AI nerves bite

AMD stock price slides 14% after outlook flags a slower quarter — and AI nerves bite

AMD shares fell 14.2% to $207.81 in New York after the company warned of a 5% sequential drop in first-quarter revenue, citing about $100 million in China chip sales. The stock marked its steepest single-day loss in months. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 34% to $10.27 billion, with data center sales hitting a record $5.4 billion. Investors await Nvidia’s Feb. 25 earnings for further signals on AI hardware demand.
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AppLovin stock sinks on AI ad-tech fears ahead of Feb. 11 earnings — what’s driving the slide

AppLovin stock sinks on AI ad-tech fears ahead of Feb. 11 earnings — what’s driving the slide

AppLovin shares fell about 12% Wednesday as software stocks slumped and investors grew wary of new AI-driven ad tech rivals. Unity Software dropped 10%. AppLovin will report fourth-quarter and full-year results after U.S. markets close on Feb. 11. CloudX, a startup using AI agents for mobile ad automation, launched its product the same day.
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KKR and Singtel clinch $5.2 billion STT GDC buyout as Asia’s AI data centre race heats up

KKR and Singtel clinch $5.2 billion STT GDC buyout as Asia’s AI data centre race heats up

KKR and Singtel agreed to buy the remaining 82% of ST Telemedia Global Data Centres for S$6.6 billion, valuing the company at S$13.8 billion. After the deal, KKR will own 75% and Singtel 25%. Singtel shares hit a record S$4.95 before closing up 1%. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, pending approvals.
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Intuit stock tumbles 11% then slips again premarket as AI jitters rattle software names

Intuit stock tumbles 11% then slips again premarket as AI jitters rattle software names

Intuit shares fell 0.7% to $431.03 in premarket trading Wednesday after a 10.9% plunge Tuesday, as software stocks continued to slide amid concerns over AI-driven disruption. The sector’s index has dropped over 12% in five days. Investors are watching Intuit’s Feb. 26 earnings call for guidance ahead of tax season. Oppenheimer cut its price target for Intuit to $696 from $868 but kept an Outperform rating.
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Accenture stock price: ACN steadies premarket after Tuesday’s rout as AI disruption fears linger

Accenture stock price: ACN steadies premarket after Tuesday’s rout as AI disruption fears linger

Accenture shares fell 0.2% to $240.68 premarket Wednesday after plunging 9.59% Tuesday, as investors reassess software and IT services stocks on fears AI agents could disrupt business models. The S&P software and services index has dropped over 12% in five sessions. CEO Julie Sweet filed to sell 5,500 shares. Cognizant forecast full-year revenue above estimates, citing strong AI demand.
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Salesforce stock (CRM) slides as Anthropic AI plug-ins rattle software names before open

Salesforce stock (CRM) slides as Anthropic AI plug-ins rattle software names before open

Salesforce shares fell 6.9% to $196.38 Tuesday as concerns mounted that new AI agents from Anthropic could threaten the company’s subscription model. U.S. and European software stocks dropped sharply, with the S&P 500 software and services index down over 12% in five sessions. JPMorgan’s Toby Ogg said investor appetite is “very low.” Salesforce director Amy Chang was granted 1,766 RSUs, set to vest through November.
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AI stocks wobble as AMD slips on forecast and Nvidia faces fresh China questions

AI stocks wobble as AMD slips on forecast and Nvidia faces fresh China questions

AMD fell 1.5% to $242.11 premarket Wednesday, dragging Nvidia down 2.8% and Broadcom 3.3% after AMD forecast Q1 revenue of $9.8 billion, below last quarter’s $10.27 billion. Software and cloud stocks also slid on AI margin concerns, while Nvidia’s China H200 chip sales reportedly stalled pending a U.S. review. OpenAI is exploring alternatives to Nvidia chips for inference workloads.
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Elon Musk’s xAI offers up to $100/hour for crypto experts after SpaceX mega-merger

Elon Musk’s xAI offers up to $100/hour for crypto experts after SpaceX mega-merger

xAI is hiring a remote “Finance Expert – Crypto” to help train its AI models, offering U.S. pay of $45–$100 an hour. The move follows SpaceX’s $1.25 trillion acquisition of xAI, announced by Elon Musk days earlier. xAI’s careers page lists 294 open roles, including several in finance. The crypto job excludes applicants from Wyoming and Illinois and does not offer benefits for part-time hires.
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London Stock Exchange Group share price slides again as AI fears keep hitting LSEG stock

London Stock Exchange Group share price slides again as AI fears keep hitting LSEG stock

London Stock Exchange Group shares fell 1.8% to 7,048 pence by mid-morning, hovering near a 52-week low after a sharp two-day selloff in software and data stocks. The drop followed Anthropic’s launch of AI plug-ins, fueling fears over future subscription revenue. LSEG bought back over 253,000 shares on Feb. 3 at an average 7,685.36 pence each. Investors await Thursday’s Bank of England meeting amid continued volatility.
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Zurich’s £8bn Beazley bid jolts FTSE 100 to a fresh record as GSK rallies, AI fears hit data stocks

Zurich’s £8bn Beazley bid jolts FTSE 100 to a fresh record as GSK rallies, AI fears hit data stocks

Zurich Insurance has proposed to buy Beazley for up to 1,335 pence per share, valuing the deal at about £8 billion. Beazley’s board said it would support the offer if Zurich makes a firm bid by Feb. 16. Beazley shares rose 9% on the news. The FTSE 100 hit a new intraday high, with GSK up and Relx and LSEG under pressure from AI concerns.
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Experian share price edges up after buyback update as AI fears rattle data stocks

Experian share price edges up after buyback update as AI fears rattle data stocks

Experian shares rose 0.5% to 2,569 pence early Wednesday after plunging 6.75% on Tuesday amid heavy trading. The company disclosed it bought nearly 400,000 shares as part of a $1 billion buyback plan. Investors remain wary of new AI tools from Anthropic that could disrupt pricing in data-driven sectors. An interim dividend is due Feb. 6, with full-year results expected May 20.
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  • 3 Dividend Stocks Warren Buffett Would Buy if Stocks Crash
    April 12, 2026, 3:06 PM EDT. Veteran investor Warren Buffett's favored dividend stocks include Coca-Cola, Chevron, and McDonald's. Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO), a long-term Berkshire Hathaway holding, boasts 64 years of consecutive dividend increases and a 2.7% current yield. Chevron (NYSE: CVX), offering a 3.7% yield, remains vital despite fossil fuel concerns with the International Energy Agency forecasting rising crude oil consumption through 2050. McDonald's (NYSE: MCD), though not owned by Berkshire, meets Buffett's criteria of strong brand, reliable cash flow, and shareholder-focused management, with a 2.4% dividend yield. These stocks represent value plays investors might target amid market downturns as resilient, income-generating assets.

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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

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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.
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