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Artificial Intelligence News 22 January 2026 - 23 January 2026

Spotify stock price slips as Goldman upgrades SPOT and new AI “Prompted Playlist” rolls out

Spotify stock price slips as Goldman upgrades SPOT and new AI “Prompted Playlist” rolls out

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 20:40 (ET) — Market closed. Shares of Spotify Technology S.A. slipped 0.7%, ending Thursday at $498.42, after hitting an intraday range from $491.31 to $505.65. The stock kicked off the session at $505.50 but drifted lower by the close. (markets.businessinsider.com) The dip hands traders two new angles as they approach Friday: a bullish call from Goldman Sachs and Spotify’s latest AI playlist feature rolling out in North America. The reason this matters now is straightforward. Spotify is pushing pricing and engagement strategies to boost revenue, and investors are keen to see if it can pull
23 January 2026
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ServiceNow stock steadies after six-day slide as OpenAI pact meets fresh price-target cuts

ServiceNow stock steadies after six-day slide as OpenAI pact meets fresh price-target cuts

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 18:57 ET — After-hours ServiceNow shares climbed Thursday, finishing near their peak. After hours, they were last up $3.23, or roughly 2.6%, trading at $128.56. The rebound ended a six-day slide for high-multiple software stocks, despite the broader U.S. market closing higher. ServiceNow lagged behind some large-cap rivals like Salesforce and Oracle, according to data from MarketWatch. (MarketWatch) Trading volume surged, with roughly 12.9 million shares exchanging hands during the session—well above the recent daily average, according to StockAnalysis. (StockAnalysis) ServiceNow revealed a major multi-year partnership with OpenAI on Jan. 20, aiming to push “agentic
23 January 2026
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Autodesk layoffs: AutoCAD maker to cut 1,000 jobs as it shifts spending to AI and cloud

Autodesk layoffs: AutoCAD maker to cut 1,000 jobs as it shifts spending to AI and cloud

San Francisco, Jan 22, 2026, 13:57 PST Autodesk announced Thursday it plans to slash roughly 7% of its global workforce—around 1,000 positions—as the San Francisco-based design software company shifts investment toward artificial intelligence (AI) and its cloud platform. The bulk of the job cuts will hit customer-facing sales teams, marking the end of a multi-year sales and marketing revamp. (Reuters) Autodesk disclosed pre-tax restructuring charges ranging from $135 million to $160 million in a recent regulatory filing, with $90 million to $110 million hitting the current quarter ending Jan. 31. The company also raised its guidance, forecasting billings—the total value
22 January 2026
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Palantir stock price today: PLTR edges up after hours as “sovereign AI” data-center plan draws focus

Palantir stock price today: PLTR edges up after hours as “sovereign AI” data-center plan draws focus

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 16:51 ET — After-hours Shares of Palantir Technologies Inc (PLTR.O) edged up roughly 0.3% in after-hours trading Thursday, closing at $165.90. The move came after the company was included in a project to develop “sovereign AI” data centers spanning Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. During the regular session, the stock fluctuated between $164.98 and $169.94. The broader market provided support as Wall Street’s key indexes closed up for a second straight day, boosted by President Donald Trump stepping back from tariff threats against European allies. Strong economic data also signaled a robust U.S. economy.
22 January 2026
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Meta stock jumps nearly 6% as AI lab update and Threads ads put earnings in focus

Meta stock jumps nearly 6% as AI lab update and Threads ads put earnings in focus

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 16:14 EST — After-hours Shares of Meta Platforms (META.O) climbed 5.7%, closing near $647.71 on Thursday, having peaked earlier at $648.18. Investors are eager to see if Meta’s big bet on artificial intelligence—software that learns from data—will continue driving growth in ads and new products. With earnings set for next week, the spotlight is on spending guidance once again. The rally came as U.S. stocks climbed, boosted by President Donald Trump pulling back tariff threats against European allies and new data showing the economy remains resilient. “It’s weird to wake up every day as a
22 January 2026
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Micron stock climbs on fresh William Blair call as AI memory squeeze tightens

Micron stock climbs on fresh William Blair call as AI memory squeeze tightens

New York, January 22, 2026, 16:04 EST — After-hours 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. (William Blair) The timing is crucial as investors now see memory more as a bottleneck than a basic resource. High-bandwidth memory, or HBM—a faster DRAM variant placed alongside AI accelerator chips—has turned into a rare component in data-center expansions. Brokers are betting that
22 January 2026
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Microsoft stock rises as Wall Street refocuses on AI deals and next week’s earnings

Microsoft stock rises as Wall Street refocuses on AI deals and next week’s earnings

NEW YORK, Jan 22, 2026, 16:06 ET — After-hours 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. The move is significant as Microsoft approaches earnings with its cloud and AI story closely scrutinized. Traders have been focusing on contract wins and partnerships as key indicators while awaiting official guidance. The broader market has found its footing following a steep midweek selloff sparked by easing trade-threat concerns. This rebound has boosted major tech stocks that were under pressure earlier. https://www.reuters.com/business/us-stock-futures-steady-after-wall-street-rout-eyes-trump-davos-2026-01-21/ One immediate catalyst came from
22 January 2026
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Nebius (NBIS) stock swings as Israel AI supercomputer launch hits tape, investors eye contract deadlines

Nebius (NBIS) stock swings as Israel AI supercomputer launch hits tape, investors eye contract deadlines

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 14:43 EST — Regular session Nebius Group N.V. (NBIS) 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. Moves like that matter for a company investors treat as a levered bet on rented graphics processing units (GPUs) — the chips that power AI model training — and on how fast new capacity turns into booked revenue. It does not take much to knock the
22 January 2026
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Accenture stock price rises as Palantir-backed “sovereign AI” data-center deal grabs focus

Accenture stock price rises as Palantir-backed “sovereign AI” data-center deal grabs focus

NEW YORK, Jan 22, 2026, 14:25 EST — During the regular session 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. (Accenture Newsroom) This shift matters since investors are quick to factor in any sign that “AI spending” is moving beyond talk to actual projects demanding hardware, power, and the systems to support them — not just pilot programs. For Accenture, the challenge is proving its claim as the firm that integrates major
22 January 2026
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Spotify stock falls as it rolls out new AI “prompted playlist” tool — what traders watch next

Spotify stock falls as it rolls out new AI “prompted playlist” tool — what traders watch next

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 14:21 ET — Regular session Shares of Spotify Technology S.A. slipped roughly 1.5% to $494.71 in Thursday afternoon trading, lagging behind the broader market’s gains. Spotify’s shares fell amid efforts to steer free users into paid subscriptions, ahead of a February price hike in the U.S. The key issue remains balancing pricing power against subscriber losses, shaping the stock’s current trajectory. (Reuters) Traders have swiftly punished any hint of increased spending. Spotify’s AI rollout fits right into that discussion—new tools might boost engagement but could also drive up product and computing costs. Spotify has launched
22 January 2026
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ServiceNow stock climbs as OpenAI tie-up keeps AI agents in focus ahead of earnings

ServiceNow stock climbs as OpenAI tie-up keeps AI agents in focus ahead of earnings

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 13:18 EST — Regular session 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. The stock has endured a tough run. ServiceNow dropped 1.5% on Tuesday, marking its fifth consecutive day in the red. Still, it fared better than several software rivals as the S&P 500 fell roughly 2%. (marketwatch.com) Analyst sentiment remains cautious heading into earnings. This week, TD Cowen’s Derrick Wood cut his price target to $200 from $230 but maintained a Buy rating. He described his checks
22 January 2026
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Adobe stock rises as Sundance-linked AI push puts Firefly Foundry back in focus

Adobe stock rises as Sundance-linked AI push puts Firefly Foundry back in focus

New York, January 22, 2026, 12:43 EST — Regular session Adobe (ADBE) 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%. This shift is crucial as Adobe aims to lock in creative and video teams amid the rise of generative AI, which transforms how studios and brands make content. The key question: will these AI-driven features boost upgrades and renewals, or simply drive up
22 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Carvana stock jumps 5% to $403.67 — here’s what CVNA traders are watching next

Carvana stock jumps 5% to $403.67 — here’s what CVNA traders are watching next

7 February 2026
Carvana shares rose 5.21% Friday to $403.67, rebounding after recent volatility sparked by a short-seller report from Gotham City Research. The company denied allegations of overstated earnings and undisclosed ties to DriveTime. Carvana will report Q4 and full-year 2025 results after markets close on Feb. 18. The January U.S. CPI report is scheduled for Feb. 13.
Confluent stock hugs IBM’s $31 bid — here’s what investors watch next week

Confluent stock hugs IBM’s $31 bid — here’s what investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Confluent shares closed at $30.57 Friday, 43 cents below IBM’s $31-per-share cash offer, ahead of key events next week. The company will report earnings Feb. 11 without a call or outlook, and shareholders vote on the merger Feb. 12. Confluent disclosed 17 demand letters and two lawsuits over proxy disclosures but denies wrongdoing. The IBM deal values Confluent at $11 billion.
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