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Artificial Intelligence 17 January 2026 - 19 January 2026

Salesforce stock faces Tuesday test: tariff shock, AI fears and a Davos spotlight on Agentforce

Salesforce stock faces Tuesday test: tariff shock, AI fears and a Davos spotlight on Agentforce

Salesforce shares fell 2.75% to $227.11 Friday amid selling ahead of the U.S. holiday and new tariff threats from President Trump tied to a Greenland bid. Investors remain wary as Anthropic’s AI tool stirs fears over software demand. EU leaders will discuss possible retaliatory tariffs Thursday. Salesforce’s AI-powered EVA debuted at Davos, but investors await signs agentic AI can support core CRM revenue.
19 January 2026
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AI stocks brace for tariff shock as Nvidia, Microsoft slide in Europe ahead of Wall Street return

AI stocks brace for tariff shock as Nvidia, Microsoft slide in Europe ahead of Wall Street return

Shares of Nvidia and Microsoft fell over 2% in European trading Monday after President Trump threatened new tariffs tied to Greenland. Alphabet dropped 2.4% in Frankfurt. Nasdaq 100 futures slipped 1.25% with U.S. markets closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. EU diplomats are preparing for possible retaliatory tariffs and emergency talks in Brussels on Thursday.
19 January 2026
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Davos economist warns even a ‘good’ AI bubble can bite in 2026

Davos economist warns even a ‘good’ AI bubble can bite in 2026

Barclays economist Christian Keller warned at Davos that the AI-driven market surge may be a “good bubble,” but rising debt for data centers increases risks if it bursts. He said tariff-driven price hikes could hit U.S. core goods in 2026 as inventories fall. KPMG’s Diane Swonk also cautioned that heavy reliance on AI investments could leave the economy exposed to market corrections.
19 January 2026
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SpaceX IPO vs OpenAI IPO in 2026: After ChatGPT ads and Musk’s lawsuit, which listing looks cleaner?

SpaceX IPO vs OpenAI IPO in 2026: After ChatGPT ads and Musk’s lawsuit, which listing looks cleaner?

Elon Musk is seeking up to $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft in court, raising uncertainty over a potential OpenAI IPO. OpenAI plans to test ads in ChatGPT for some U.S. users. Starlink faces major security threats in Iran as SpaceX is promoted as a possible IPO candidate. U.S. markets closed nearly flat ahead of the holiday weekend.
19 January 2026
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AI stocks head into MLK Day break mixed: Nvidia and Intel slip as AMD, Broadcom firm

AI stocks head into MLK Day break mixed: Nvidia and Intel slip as AMD, Broadcom firm

AMD rose 1.7% and Broadcom gained 2.6% Friday, while Nvidia slipped 0.5% and Intel dropped 2.8% as U.S. chip and software stocks tied to AI closed mixed before the holiday weekend. The Dow fell 0.17%, S&P 500 dipped 0.06%, and the Nasdaq lost 0.06%. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Traders are watching Tuesday’s reopen for possible volatility after options expiration.
18 January 2026
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Microsoft stock heads into Tuesday with Musk’s $134 billion OpenAI claim in the mix

Microsoft stock heads into Tuesday with Musk’s $134 billion OpenAI claim in the mix

Elon Musk is seeking up to $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging “wrongful gains” from his early investment, according to a federal court filing. OpenAI dismissed the lawsuit, while Microsoft declined comment. Microsoft shares closed Friday up 0.7% at $459.86, outpacing Apple and Alphabet. Investors await Microsoft’s earnings report on Jan. 28 as legal and AI sector developments drive volatility.
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

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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  • Equities Face Uncertainty as War Clouds Hover Over Markets
    April 13, 2026, 2:10 AM EDT. Indian equities experienced sharp sell-offs amid escalating conflict, with the Nifty and Sensex each falling around 3% from February 27 to March 6, the outbreak period. The markets then suffered a further drop exceeding 5% the following week. A brief pause ensued, marked by a flat trading week, before slipping again by more than 1% in the week of March 23. Investors remain cautious as geopolitical tensions continue to threaten market stability.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 13.04.2026

13 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 13, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 13, 2026, 2:19 AM EDT Equities Face Uncertainty as War Clouds Hover Over Markets April 13, 2026, 2:10 AM EDT. **Indian equities experienced sharp sell-offs amid escalating conflict**, with the Nifty and Sensex each falling around 3% from February 27 to March 6, the outbreak period. The markets then suffered a further drop exceeding 5% the following week. A brief pause ensued, marked by a flat trading week, before slipping again by more than 1% in the week of March 23. Investors remain cautious as geopolitical tensions continue to threaten
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

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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.
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