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Artificial Intelligence News 17 January 2026 - 18 January 2026

Galaxy Digital stock surges on Texas power approval as Helios AI buildout takes focus

Galaxy Digital stock surges on Texas power approval as Helios AI buildout takes focus

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 08:23 ET — Market closed Galaxy Digital’s stock closed Friday at $34.31, marking a roughly 7% jump from the day before. The crypto-focused company highlighted new developments in its Texas data center project to investors. This shift is crucial as Galaxy aims to expand beyond just trading and investing in digital assets. The company is pushing deeper into data center infrastructure focused on AI workloads, where securing power access and permits can determine the pace of progress. U.S. markets remain closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, paving the way for a
18 January 2026
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IREN stock jumps 11% on AI tailwinds; traders brace for MLK Day break and next catalyst

IREN stock jumps 11% on AI tailwinds; traders brace for MLK Day break and next catalyst

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 06:14 (EST) — Market closed. IREN Ltd shares surged 11.43% Friday, closing at $57.82. The Nasdaq-listed bitcoin miner and data-center operator extended its rally ahead of the market holiday. (StockAnalysis) The shift is significant as IREN now acts as a quick-response proxy for two headline-driven trades: AI data-center investment and crypto sentiment. With U.S. markets shut Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, traders face an extended break to absorb updates on chips, cloud, and crypto before stocks resume trading. (Nasdaq) Friday’s rally followed a wave of AI optimism sparked by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s
18 January 2026
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Lumen Technologies (LUMN) Stock Hit With ‘Overvalued’ Tag After Rally, Putting AI-Fiber Hopes on Trial

Lumen Technologies (LUMN) Stock Hit With ‘Overvalued’ Tag After Rally, Putting AI-Fiber Hopes on Trial

New York, January 17, 2026, 21:17 (EST) Lumen Technologies’ stock is trading above some fair-value estimates after a recent run, according to an analysis published on Friday that put the shares roughly 20% ahead of a widely followed valuation view. Simply Wall St pegged its “most popular narrative” fair value at $7.23 a share versus a prior close of $8.65, while its discounted cash flow estimate came in at $6.77. (Simply Wall St) The timing matters because Lumen has re-entered the conversation as investors look for ways to play rising data traffic tied to artificial intelligence, without buying the biggest
18 January 2026
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AMD stock price rises into long weekend as $311 million data-center lease puts AI demand in focus

AMD stock price rises into long weekend as $311 million data-center lease puts AI demand in focus

New York, January 17, 2026, 17:46 EST — Market closed. Advanced Micro Devices Inc shares ended Friday up about 1.7% at $231.83, after trading between $228.95 and $235.71, with about 42.5 million shares changing hands. The move left AMD not far below its 52-week high of $240.34. Why it matters now: the market is treating power and data-center space as a new bottleneck for AI computing, not just chips. AMD sells data-center processors and is pushing deeper into AI accelerators, so any signal about infrastructure demand tends to spill into the stock. It also lands at an awkward moment —
18 January 2026
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Nvidia stock’s next test: Trump’s AI chip tariff meets China’s H200 roadblock

Nvidia stock’s next test: Trump’s AI chip tariff meets China’s H200 roadblock

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 13:02 EST — The market has closed. Nvidia and AMD shares face a new hurdle next week after President Donald Trump signed a proclamation slapping a 25% tariff on some advanced computing chips, including Nvidia’s H200 AI processor and AMD’s MI325X. South Korea’s trade minister noted the tariff targets “advanced chips made by Nvidia and AMD.” (Reuters) This move is significant since AI-chip stocks now serve as a fast barometer for geopolitics alongside data-center demand. Tariffs act as import taxes, and even targeted rules can disrupt pricing and supply strategies in a market where buyers
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Cisco stock ends week little changed as Cisco flags critical email-security fix, AI Summit next

Cisco stock ends week little changed as Cisco flags critical email-security fix, AI Summit next

New York, January 17, 2026, 12:04 EST — The market is now closed. Cisco Systems Inc shares slipped 0.08% to $75.19 on Friday, as the market geared up for a lengthy U.S. holiday weekend. Investors focused on a recent security update and several upcoming company events. The stock’s shift was small, yet the context remains heavy. Cisco provides networking and security equipment to major enterprises, and investors are swift to react to any signal suggesting broader operational risks—or, conversely, an influx of forced upgrades. Cisco announced software updates to fix a critical vulnerability linked to an ongoing attack targeting certain
17 January 2026
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Alibaba stock price slips 3% into weekend as Qwen AI rollout meets China data week

Alibaba stock price slips 3% into weekend as Qwen AI rollout meets China data week

NEW YORK, Jan 17, 2026, 11:06 (EST) — Market closed Alibaba Group Holding’s shares on the U.S. market dipped 3.2% Friday, ending at $165.40 after swinging between $163.52 and $170.40. U.S. stock markets will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, reopening Tuesday. (Nasdaq) Investors now face two main questions ahead of the next New York session: can Alibaba’s consumer AI push actually boost spending, and will new China data shift sentiment on the economy? Alibaba is once again serving as a swift gauge of sentiment in China’s tech scene. When broader market trends shift, BABA
17 January 2026
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Oracle stock: lawsuit and AI debt worries hang over ORCL ahead of shortened holiday week

Oracle stock: lawsuit and AI debt worries hang over ORCL ahead of shortened holiday week

NEW YORK, Jan 17, 2026, 10:44 EST — Market closed. Oracle shares closed Friday up 0.65% at $191.09, bouncing back after two days of losses earlier in the week. In after-hours trading, the stock was last seen slipping roughly 0.1% to $190.85. (Investing.com) Why it matters now: investors are focused on whether the biggest “AI hyperscalers” will lean more heavily on debt markets to finance data centers and related expansions. Barclays predicts U.S. corporate bond issuance will climb in 2026, while BofA points to AI capex as a key factor driving bigger borrowing by Amazon, Google-parent Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, and
17 January 2026
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Meta stock: $60 million pay package detail drops as investors brace for earnings and AI spending test

Meta stock: $60 million pay package detail drops as investors brace for earnings and AI spending test

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 09:48 (EST) — Market closed Meta Platforms shares ended Friday at $620.25, slipping about 0.1% after the company filed an 8-K disclosing the compensation package for new President and Vice Chairman Dina Powell McCormick. The filing detailed a $1 million base salary, a $2 million sign-on bonus, and a $60 million grant of restricted stock units (RSUs) set to vest over time. (SEC) Why it matters now: investors want clarity on how much Meta plans to invest in AI data centers and power infrastructure ahead of its earnings report later this month. Meta will announce
17 January 2026
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Super Micro Computer stock jumps 11% as TSMC’s AI outlook lifts the mood — what SMCI traders watch next

Super Micro Computer stock jumps 11% as TSMC’s AI outlook lifts the mood — what SMCI traders watch next

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 04:56 EST — Markets have closed. Super Micro Computer (SMCI) surged roughly 11% in Friday’s U.S. session, closing near $32.64 after fluctuating between $29.62 and $32.97. Trading volume hit about 79 million shares. The AI server maker gained momentum after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s positive forecast boosted the semiconductor sector and calmed worries over high tech valuations. “That’s been kind of squashed … with the news from Taiwan Semiconductor,” said Alan Lancz, president of Alan B. Lancz & Associates. (Reuters) The broader market barely budged Friday, with U.S. stocks closing nearly flat ahead of the
17 January 2026
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Salesforce stock slides to $227 after insider sale filing, with Davos AI showcase next week

Salesforce stock slides to $227 after insider sale filing, with Davos AI showcase next week

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 17:58 EST — After-hours Salesforce shares slipped roughly 2.8%, ending Friday at $227.11. After-hours, they inched up slightly, trading at $227.20. During the session, the stock fluctuated between $226.76 and $235.05, with about 13.8 million shares changing hands. (Public) The shift comes as investors grow cautious of lofty tech valuations and question how fast AI investments will translate into earnings. “There is a lot of hope that this is going to be the year where we are going to see some true broadening of leadership,” said Angelo Kourkafas, senior global investment strategist at Edward Jones.
17 January 2026
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IREN stock price jumps 11% after-hours as Wall Street upgrade revives AI cloud bet

IREN stock price jumps 11% after-hours as Wall Street upgrade revives AI cloud bet

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 17:18 ET — After-hours IREN Limited shares surged roughly 11.5% to $57.82 in after-hours trading Friday, following an intraday range from $51.94 up to $58.74. Trading volume hit around 53.7 million shares. This move is significant as IREN operates where two heated trades collide — AI data centers and crypto — and investors have swiftly revalued anything linked to limited computing power. With stocks like this, a single broker call can still pack a punch. Investors are wrestling with what IREN’s valuation looks like as it shifts away from pure bitcoin mining and dives into
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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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