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Artificial Intelligence 16 January 2026 - 18 January 2026

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

Lumen Technologies shares closed at $8.45 Friday, about 20% above Simply Wall St’s fair value estimate of $7.23. Bank of America kept a sell rating and raised its target to $7, while a separate forecast model projects $5.62 by end-2026. The stock fell 2.3% on the day. Lumen recently agreed to sell its consumer fiber business to AT&T for $5.75 billion.
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

AMD shares rose 1.7% to $231.83 Friday, trading near a 52-week high, as about 42.5 million shares changed hands. Riot Platforms announced a 10-year data center lease with AMD in Texas, starting at 25 megawatts and potentially worth up to $1 billion. Wall Street closed mostly flat ahead of the long weekend. Ava Hahn, an AMD officer, filed to sell 2,442 shares valued at about $572,000.
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

President Trump signed a proclamation imposing a 25% tariff on select advanced AI chips, including Nvidia’s H200 and AMD’s MI325X. China barred Nvidia’s H200 from entering the country, disrupting suppliers and prompting order cancellations. Nvidia shares fell 0.48% Friday, while AMD and Microsoft rose ahead of the holiday-shortened week. The White House said most data center chips are excluded from the new tariffs.
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

Alibaba shares fell 3.2% to $165.40 Friday, ending a short rally before the U.S. market holiday. The company upgraded its Qwen AI app this week, adding food delivery and travel booking features now in public testing across China. China’s GDP and activity data will be released Monday, with markets watching for signs of slowing growth.
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

Meta shares closed at $620.25 Friday, down 0.1% after the company disclosed incoming President Dina Powell McCormick’s $60 million equity grant and $1 million base salary. Meta will report quarterly earnings Jan. 28. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Meta recently announced nuclear energy deals to support its AI data centers.
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

Super Micro Computer shares surged 11% to $32.64 Friday on heavy volume after TSMC posted a strong profit and raised its 2026 spending forecast. The broader U.S. market ended flat ahead of the holiday weekend. Chip and AI-related stocks rallied, with TSMC projecting 2026 revenue growth near 30%. U.S. markets reopen Tuesday with major earnings reports expected.
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

Salesforce shares fell 2.8% to $227.11 Friday, then edged up to $227.20 after hours. Director Neelie Kroes sold 3,893 shares this week at a weighted average of $238.70, cutting her stake to 7,299 shares, according to a U.S. filing. The company is promoting its new AI concierge app at Davos. U.S. markets will close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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

IREN shares jumped 11.5% to $57.82 in after-hours trading Friday on volume of 53.7 million, after H.C. Wainwright upgraded the stock to “buy” and cited a $9.7 billion AI cloud contract with Microsoft. The broker set an $80 price target, calling the deal a major shift for the former bitcoin miner. Investors await IREN’s next earnings report on Feb. 11.
17 January 2026
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GE Vernova stock jumps 6% as White House pushes PJM “emergency” power auction for AI data centers

GE Vernova stock jumps 6% as White House pushes PJM “emergency” power auction for AI data centers

GE Vernova shares rose 6.1% to $681.55 in after-hours trading Friday, boosted by a U.S. push for emergency power plant construction to meet surging data center demand. The Trump administration urged PJM to hold an emergency procurement auction and shift new supply costs to data centers. Constellation Energy, Vistra, and Talen Energy shares fell sharply after the policy announcement. PJM said it is reviewing the proposals.
16 January 2026
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AI stocks move after hours: Nvidia slips on China H200 curb as Broadcom, AMD rise

AI stocks move after hours: Nvidia slips on China H200 curb as Broadcom, AMD rise

Nvidia slipped 0.5% in after-hours trading Friday after reports that Chinese customs blocked its H200 AI chips from entering China. Broadcom rose 2.6% and AMD gained 1.7%. U.S. and Taiwan reached a trade deal lowering tariffs and boosting chipmaker incentives. TSMC shares jumped 4.4% Thursday after forecasting strong growth and expanding U.S. operations.
16 January 2026
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Meta stock nudges lower after hours as Wikipedia AI deal and FTC scrutiny sharpen focus ahead of earnings

Meta stock nudges lower after hours as Wikipedia AI deal and FTC scrutiny sharpen focus ahead of earnings

Meta shares slipped 0.1% to $620.32 in after-hours trading Friday after a flat session. Wikimedia Foundation signed new AI data deals with Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon, setting a precedent for paid training data. Investors await Meta’s Jan. 28 earnings for signals on spending and ad demand. U.S. regulators are increasing scrutiny of tech hiring practices.
16 January 2026
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AI stocks today: Micron jumps as chip names hold up after TSMC’s big AI spend signal

AI stocks today: Micron jumps as chip names hold up after TSMC’s big AI spend signal

Micron surged 5.6% to $355.58 Friday afternoon, leading gains in AI chip stocks after TSMC raised its 2026 revenue forecast and capex plan. Nvidia and AMD posted smaller increases. President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on some advanced AI chips, with exemptions for U.S. data centers. Lawmakers criticized continued Nvidia shipments to China under new rules.
16 January 2026
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IBM stock rises as ‘Sovereign Core’ puts AI data controls back in focus

IBM stock rises as ‘Sovereign Core’ puts AI data controls back in focus

IBM shares rose 2.2% to $304.48 in midday trading Friday after the company introduced its “Sovereign Core” software targeting enterprise and government control over data and AI systems. The tech preview launches in February, with general availability set for mid-2026. IBM said more details will come at a Jan. 27 summit. The stock moved as broader indexes were mixed.
16 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Noteworthy Monday Options Activity in SMCI, MU, MSFT
    March 23, 2026, 2:01 PM EDT. Options trading in Super Micro Computer Inc (SMCI) surged with 429,969 contracts, representing 43 million underlying shares or 121.5% of its average daily volume. The $20 March 27, 2026, put option saw 20,725 contracts traded. Micron Technology Inc (MU) followed with 381,326 contracts, near 99% of its average daily volume, highlighted by 21,756 contracts in the $400 March 27, 2026, put. Microsoft Corp (MSFT) recorded 332,121 contracts, 97.2% of average daily volume, led by 16,022 contracts in the $387.50 March 23, 2026, call option. These high option volumes reflect focused market activity ahead of 2026 expirations, emphasizing key strike prices for traders.
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