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Artificial Intelligence News 20 January 2026 - 21 January 2026

Microsoft CEO Nadella warns AI could become a bubble — and lose “social permission” over energy

Microsoft CEO Nadella warns AI could become a bubble — and lose “social permission” over energy

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warned at Davos that AI could become a bubble if its benefits stay limited to major tech firms and wealthy countries. He tied AI growth to rising energy costs and the need for broader economic impact. Microsoft shares fell 2.3% to $443.89 after his remarks. Nadella said AI’s future depends on expanding beyond cloud giants and overcoming power constraints.
21 January 2026
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AI stocks rebound: Intel surges nearly 10% ahead of earnings as Nvidia steadies and chip-export vote looms

AI stocks rebound: Intel surges nearly 10% ahead of earnings as Nvidia steadies and chip-export vote looms

Intel shares surged 9.7% to $53.25 Wednesday, leading gains in AI chip stocks ahead of its earnings report. Nvidia rose 1.5% despite ongoing U.S.-China tensions over AI chip exports, while Microsoft fell 1% and Oracle dropped 2.3%. The iShares Semiconductor ETF climbed 2.6%. A House panel will review the “AI Overwatch Act,” which could let Congress block AI chip exports to China.
21 January 2026
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Palantir stock price steadies after Hyundai expansion as Davos sovereign AI project emerges

Palantir stock price steadies after Hyundai expansion as Davos sovereign AI project emerges

Palantir shares held steady at $168.53 after Reuters reported an expanded software deal with HD Hyundai, valued at hundreds of millions over several years, according to a source. Accenture said it and Palantir will support Sovereign AI’s data-center expansion across EMEA. Broader markets rose, with SPY and QQQ each up 0.7%. Palantir declined to comment on deal specifics.
21 January 2026
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Micron stock price jumps early as $1.8B Taiwan fab plan keeps AI memory squeeze in focus

Micron stock price jumps early as $1.8B Taiwan fab plan keeps AI memory squeeze in focus

Micron shares rose 2.8% to $375.21 Wednesday morning after the company agreed to buy Powerchip’s P5 fab in Taiwan for $1.8 billion. The deal adds 300,000 square feet of cleanroom space, with DRAM wafer output set for late 2027. Analysts raised price targets but at least one downgraded the stock over concerns about high-bandwidth memory execution. Memory shortages continue to disrupt AI infrastructure expansion.
21 January 2026
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AI stocks slide before the bell as Nvidia’s China push revives export jitters

AI stocks slide before the bell as Nvidia’s China push revives export jitters

Nvidia shares fell 4.3% in premarket trading Wednesday after reports that CEO Jensen Huang plans a late January visit to China amid ongoing chip export tensions. Broadcom and Taiwan Semiconductor also dropped. The U.S. recently approved Nvidia’s H200 chip sales to China under strict rules, but Chinese customs reportedly blocked imports. Microsoft and Alphabet shares declined ahead of key earnings reports.
21 January 2026
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IBM stock slides nearly 5% after tariff-fueled selloff; AI push and earnings set the next test

IBM stock slides nearly 5% after tariff-fueled selloff; AI push and earnings set the next test

IBM shares fell 4.8% to $291.35 Tuesday, dragging the Dow about 150 points lower. The drop followed IBM’s rollout of new “agentic AI” services and partnerships, and came as investors reacted to renewed tariff threats from President Trump. Evercore ISI raised its IBM price target to $330 ahead of the Jan. 28 earnings report. Accenture shares also slid 4.7% in the broader tech selloff.
21 January 2026
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Nebius stock drops nearly 9% as tariff scare hits tech — Israel AI supercomputer rollout in focus

Nebius stock drops nearly 9% as tariff scare hits tech — Israel AI supercomputer rollout in focus

Nebius Group N.V. (NBIS.O) shares fell 8.68% to $99.29 Tuesday and slipped further after hours, amid a tech selloff triggered by Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland. Israel’s national AI supercomputer launched using Nebius infrastructure, but broader markets stayed risk-averse as the Dow dropped 1.76%, S&P 500 lost 2.06%, and Nasdaq fell 2.39%.
21 January 2026
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Nvidia stock drops as China stalls H200 chip clearance, dragging AI chip names

Nvidia stock drops as China stalls H200 chip clearance, dragging AI chip names

Nvidia shares fell 4.3% Tuesday after Inventec said approval for selling Nvidia’s H200 AI chip in China is stalled by Beijing. Broadcom dropped 5.4%, Super Micro Computer slid 3.8%, and the iShares Semiconductor ETF lost 1.5%. Morgan Stanley cut its outlook for North American IT hardware, citing weak demand and rising costs. Wall Street posted its steepest daily decline in three months.
20 January 2026
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Microsoft stock dips after-hours as Bristol Myers AI lung-cancer deal lands and tariff jitters shake tech

Microsoft stock dips after-hours as Bristol Myers AI lung-cancer deal lands and tariff jitters shake tech

Microsoft shares fell 1.1% to $454.52 in after-hours trading Tuesday, tracking a broad tech selloff as tariff concerns rattled markets. Bristol Myers Squibb announced a partnership to use Microsoft’s AI radiology tools for early lung cancer detection. Investors are awaiting Microsoft’s fiscal Q2 earnings on Jan. 28 for updates on cloud and AI growth. The S&P 500 closed down 2.04%, Nasdaq off 2.38%.
20 January 2026
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Nebius (NBIS) stock slides 7% as Israel opens AI supercomputer access — what investors watch next

Nebius (NBIS) stock slides 7% as Israel opens AI supercomputer access — what investors watch next

Nebius Group shares fell 7.4% to $100.65 in early Tuesday trading, underperforming the broader tech sector. The drop followed news that Israel’s Innovation Authority launched its AI supercomputer, built by Nebius, with access now live for companies and researchers. Nebius reported $146.1 million in quarterly revenue but posted losses over $100 million as capital spending surged.
20 January 2026
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Mastercard stock slips in regular trading as AI checkout push meets rate-cap jitters

Mastercard stock slips in regular trading as AI checkout push meets rate-cap jitters

Mastercard shares fell 1.4% to $531.73 by midday Tuesday, with Visa and American Express also down, as investors awaited clarity on U.S. credit-card policy. The company announced new partnerships with Google and Microsoft to develop AI-powered checkout standards. Markets remained cautious ahead of Mastercard’s January 29 earnings report.
20 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

7 February 2026
iFAST shares fell 3.2% to S$9.64 in heavy trading Friday, closing near the day’s low as investors awaited FY2025 results due Feb. 12. The stock is about 13% below its 52-week high. iFAST recently agreed to buy a 30% stake in Financial Alliance for S$19.6 million, pending regulatory approval. Assets under administration stood at S$30.62 billion as of Sept. 30.
Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

7 February 2026
Sembcorp shares closed at S$6.05 on Friday, down 0.33%, as Singapore’s STI dropped 0.8%. Shareholders approved the A$6.5 billion Alinta Energy takeover on Jan 30, but the deal still faces regulatory and closing conditions. Sembcorp will release FY2025 results on Feb 25 before market open. Trading volume reached about 4.3 million shares.
Hongkong Land share price drops 4% despite fresh buyback — what investors watch next

Hongkong Land share price drops 4% despite fresh buyback — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Hongkong Land shares fell 4.2% to US$8.18 in Singapore on Friday after the company disclosed a buyback of 170,000 shares at US$8.5252 each on Feb. 5, with plans to cancel them. The drop followed a volatile week marked by a new Singapore real estate fund launch and an expanded buyback programme. Investors are watching for the group’s annual results on March 5.
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