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Artificial Intelligence 30 January 2026 - 1 February 2026

Alibaba stock slips into Monday: China PMI shock and AI chip access are the next tests

Alibaba stock slips into Monday: China PMI shock and AI chip access are the next tests

Alibaba’s U.S.-listed shares fell 2.7% to $169.56 Friday, with trading volume near 10.8 million. The drop followed weaker-than-expected Chinese manufacturing and services data, which renewed concerns about domestic demand. The Nasdaq lost 0.94% and the S&P 500 slipped 0.43%. Investors are watching for China’s upcoming economic data and Alibaba’s Feb. 19 earnings.
1 February 2026
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Meta stock price (META) slides into weekend — AI capex, lawsuits and a busy week ahead

Meta stock price (META) slides into weekend — AI capex, lawsuits and a busy week ahead

Meta shares fell 2.9% to $716.50 Friday after the company raised its 2026 capital spending target to as much as $135 billion and forecast higher total expenses. Investors weighed the jump in AI infrastructure costs against a 24% rise in quarterly ad revenue. A trial over teen safety on Meta platforms begins Monday in New Mexico. U.S. markets remain closed Sunday.
1 February 2026
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Microsoft stock price in focus after AI spending jolt: what to watch before Monday’s open

Microsoft stock price in focus after AI spending jolt: what to watch before Monday’s open

Microsoft shares closed at $430.29 on Friday, down 0.7% after a 10% plunge Thursday that wiped out nearly $360 billion in market value. The selloff followed news that Microsoft’s quarterly capital expenditures soared 66% to $37.5 billion, raising concerns about AI infrastructure costs outpacing revenue. A $750 million Azure deal with Perplexity was confirmed. U.S. economic data releases may face delays due to a partial government shutdown.
1 February 2026
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Microsoft stock (MSFT) heads into Monday with AI spending bill still in focus

Microsoft stock (MSFT) heads into Monday with AI spending bill still in focus

Microsoft shares fell 0.8% to $430.29 Friday, extending losses after a 10% drop Thursday that erased $360 billion in market value. Investors questioned heavy AI and data-center spending, with nearly half of Microsoft’s backlog tied to OpenAI. Tech stocks lagged, pulling the Nasdaq down 0.7%. Alphabet and Amazon earnings, plus U.S. jobs data, are due next week.
1 February 2026
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Nvidia’s $100 billion OpenAI deal goes cold as talks shift to a smaller stake

Nvidia’s $100 billion OpenAI deal goes cold as talks shift to a smaller stake

Nvidia’s proposed $100 billion investment in OpenAI has stalled amid internal concerns, with talks shifting to a smaller deal, The Wall Street Journal reported. Amazon is negotiating a separate investment of up to $50 billion, while OpenAI has signed a $10 billion-plus compute agreement with Cerebras, according to Reuters. Bloomberg says Nvidia-OpenAI talks have collapsed. OpenAI did not comment.
1 February 2026
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Big Tech stocks brace for Monday as Nvidia CEO vows ‘huge’ OpenAI investment and Apple’s iPhone rebound shows up

Big Tech stocks brace for Monday as Nvidia CEO vows ‘huge’ OpenAI investment and Apple’s iPhone rebound shows up

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the company will make a “huge” investment in OpenAI but denied plans for a $100 billion deal. Amazon is in early talks to invest up to $50 billion in OpenAI, while SoftBank has discussed an additional $30 billion, sources told Reuters. Tech stocks fell Friday after Trump named Kevin Warsh as his Fed pick and producer prices rose. Tesla gained nearly 5% on SpaceX merger speculation.
31 January 2026
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Oracle stock price heads into Monday after $88 million Air Force cloud award and fresh AI product push

Oracle stock price heads into Monday after $88 million Air Force cloud award and fresh AI product push

Oracle shares fell 2.6% Friday to $164.58, slipping further after hours, despite securing an $88.1 million U.S. Air Force cloud contract. The Nasdaq dropped 0.94% as investors reacted to Trump’s Fed chair pick and inflation data. Oracle faces a new patent lawsuit from Mobility Workx LLC. Traders await Oracle’s March earnings and Friday’s U.S. jobs report.
31 January 2026
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Google stock (GOOG) holds steady as Alphabet heads into earnings week with AI capex in focus

Google stock (GOOG) holds steady as Alphabet heads into earnings week with AI capex in focus

Alphabet Class C shares closed at $338.64 Friday, slipping to $338.53 after hours. Google launched “Project Genie,” an AI tool for creating interactive worlds, triggering sharp declines in videogame stocks. A federal judge rejected over $2 billion in new privacy penalties against Google. Investors await next week’s earnings and updates on AI spending.
31 January 2026
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Microsoft stock heads into Monday on the back foot after Azure jitters and AI spend fears

Microsoft stock heads into Monday on the back foot after Azure jitters and AI spend fears

Microsoft shares fell 0.74% to $430.29 on Friday after a nearly 10% drop the previous day. The company reported $81.3 billion in quarterly revenue, with Azure cloud services up 39%, but capital expenditures surged to $37.5 billion. Investors are watching rising AI infrastructure costs and Microsoft’s exposure to OpenAI. Alphabet and Amazon report earnings next week.
31 January 2026
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Take-Two (TTWO) stock price slides 8% as Google’s Project Genie AI rattles videogame shares ahead of earnings

Take-Two (TTWO) stock price slides 8% as Google’s Project Genie AI rattles videogame shares ahead of earnings

Take-Two Interactive shares fell 7.93% to $220.30 Friday after Google launched “Project Genie,” an AI tool for generating digital worlds, triggering a selloff in videogame stocks. Take-Two will report fiscal third-quarter results after markets close Feb. 3. Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto VI is now set for release on Nov. 19, 2026, after a second delay.
31 January 2026
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Oracle stock price drops again as AI fears weigh; Air Force cloud order lands

Oracle stock price drops again as AI fears weigh; Air Force cloud order lands

Oracle shares fell 2.6% to $164.58 Friday, extending losses in software stocks despite the company winning an $88.1 million U.S. Air Force cloud contract. Investors remain cautious as concerns grow over AI-driven disruption and rising capital spending. The stock showed little movement after hours. Oracle’s next earnings report is set for March 9.
30 January 2026
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Microsoft stock extends post-earnings slide as AI spending debate heats up

Microsoft stock extends post-earnings slide as AI spending debate heats up

Microsoft shares fell 0.9% to $429.73 Friday, extending a sharp selloff that erased over $350 billion in value after disappointing cloud and spending updates. The company reported $81.3 billion in quarterly revenue and a 66% jump in capital spending, with two-thirds spent on chips. Microsoft also announced a $750 million, three-year AI deal with Perplexity AI to run on Azure.
30 January 2026
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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.
30 January 2026
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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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Stock Market Today

  • ASX Set to Open Higher Despite Failed US-Iran Talks; Australian Dollar Declines
    April 12, 2026, 6:17 PM EDT. The Australian sharemarket is poised to open higher despite the collapse of US-Iran peace talks, with ASX futures up 0.8%, suggesting a rebound above 9,000 points. Investor sentiment remains fragile amid renewed geopolitical tensions after US President Donald Trump threatened a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil transit route. This escalation raises concerns about increased oil prices and strained relations with China, Iran's main oil buyer. The Australian dollar fell 1.2% to US69.77¢ as safe-haven demand rises. Market analysts warn that risk aversion could grow, impacting crude prices and global equities, as the ceasefire framework appears unstable following the failed negotiations.

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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

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.
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