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Artificial Intelligence 16 January 2026 - 17 January 2026

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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GE Vernova stock jumps 6% as Trump-backed PJM power auction plan targets AI data-center demand

GE Vernova stock jumps 6% as Trump-backed PJM power auction plan targets AI data-center demand

GE Vernova shares surged 6.1% to $681.57 after the White House and PJM state governors proposed a $15 billion emergency auction to boost power supply for AI data centers. Constellation Energy, Vistra, and Talen Energy stocks fell sharply as investors weighed the impact of accelerated generation on prices. PJM and regulators are set to provide updates before GE Vernova’s Jan. 28 earnings.
16 January 2026
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Navitas Semiconductor stock jumps with chip sector as AI data-center power trade stays in play

Navitas Semiconductor stock jumps with chip sector as AI data-center power trade stays in play

Navitas Semiconductor shares jumped 8.6% to $10.86 by midday Friday, with volume reaching 17.1 million after TSMC’s earnings and capex plans lifted chip stocks. The stock hit an intraday high of $11.05. Traders watched for signs that data-center power projects could translate into orders. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for a holiday.
16 January 2026
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NuScale Power stock jumps as Washington’s AI power plan puts new reactors back in play

NuScale Power stock jumps as Washington’s AI power plan puts new reactors back in play

NuScale Power shares climbed about 6% to $20.03 by midday Friday, leading U.S. power stocks after White House efforts to shift more grid costs to data center operators. PJM grid states prepared to sign a two-year price cap deal at the White House, sources said. Traders watched for possible PJM auction changes affecting nuclear project economics. Volume in NuScale topped 20 million shares by early afternoon.
16 January 2026
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IREN stock jumps 11% as Microsoft AI cloud deal stays front and center

IREN stock jumps 11% as Microsoft AI cloud deal stays front and center

IREN Limited shares jumped 10.6% to $57.40 by midday Friday after the company disclosed a $9.7 billion GPU infrastructure contract with Microsoft. The deal, outlined in an SEC filing, involves phased deployments at IREN’s Texas data centers through 2031. Analyst Mike Colonnese raised his price target to $80, citing the Microsoft contract’s impact. IREN’s next earnings report is due Feb. 11.
16 January 2026
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Adobe stock drops again as AI pricing worries grow — here’s what traders watch next

Adobe stock drops again as AI pricing worries grow — here’s what traders watch next

Adobe shares fell about 2% to $298 in midday trading Friday, trailing a stronger market as investors questioned the pace of AI-driven growth. Oppenheimer downgraded the stock, citing risks to Adobe’s seat-based pricing model. Apple’s launch of a cheaper Creator Studio bundle added competitive pressure. Adobe’s next earnings call is set for March 12.
16 January 2026
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Salesforce stock slips again as AI “Cowork” jitters hit software names — what to watch next

Salesforce stock slips again as AI “Cowork” jitters hit software names — what to watch next

Salesforce shares fell 2% Friday to $228.57, underperforming the tech sector as investors worried that new AI agents could pressure subscription pricing. The decline weighed on the Dow, with Salesforce and UnitedHealth dragging the index lower. Analysts cited Anthropic’s product launches as a trigger for the sector’s selloff. Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff said AI tools have kept engineering headcount flat while boosting productivity.
16 January 2026
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Alphabet GOOG stock drops as AI copyright fight flares — what Wall Street watches next

Alphabet GOOG stock drops as AI copyright fight flares — what Wall Street watches next

Alphabet’s non-voting Class C shares fell about 1% to $330.00 in early Friday trading, underperforming the Nasdaq 100. The drop followed news that major book publishers joined a copyright lawsuit over Google’s AI training data and fresh concerns about limits to data-center expansion. A YouTube-BBC content deal could be announced next week. Alphabet’s earnings call is scheduled for February 4.
16 January 2026
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Oracle stock price slips again as bondholder lawsuit keeps AI debt fears in play

Oracle stock price slips again as bondholder lawsuit keeps AI debt fears in play

Oracle shares fell about 1% Friday after a bondholder lawsuit alleged disclosure failures tied to debt raised for AI infrastructure linked to OpenAI. The case intensified concerns over rising borrowing by major tech firms, with credit markets uneasy about further debt issuance. Oracle executive Doug Kehring filed to sell 35,000 shares, valued at $6.82 million, on Thursday. U.S. markets close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
16 January 2026
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Meta stock price climbs as Louisiana data-center probe and Wikipedia AI deal sharpen cost focus

Meta stock price climbs as Louisiana data-center probe and Wikipedia AI deal sharpen cost focus

Meta shares rose 0.7% to $625.36 Friday as investors tracked AI expansion costs and awaited fourth-quarter results due Jan. 28. Earthjustice urged Louisiana regulators to review Meta’s $27 billion data center project, warning of risks to utility customers. Meta will shut down Horizon Workrooms and halt some Quest hardware sales in February. Wikimedia signed content-training deals with Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon.
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  • Symbotic (SYM) Valuation Shows Mixed Signals Amid Strong Backlog and Cash Flow Models
    April 17, 2026, 4:47 AM EDT. Symbotic (SYM) shares hover near $60.56 after a strong 197% total return over the past year and 19.9% revenue growth. The company boasts a record $22.4 billion backlog, reflecting robust demand for its warehouse automation systems amid rising e-commerce adoption. Analysts' valuation models diverge: a narrative-based fair value of $64.05 suggests the stock is 5.4% undervalued, relying on rapid backlog conversion and margin expansion. In contrast, a discounted cash flow (DCF) model values shares at $47.64, signaling overvaluation based on cash flow projections. This valuation split highlights uncertain assumptions about Symbotic's ability to translate its backlog into sustainable cash earnings, with risks including customer concentration and contract delays.

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

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17 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 17, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 17, 2026, 4:47 AM EDT Symbotic (SYM) Valuation Shows Mixed Signals Amid Strong Backlog and Cash Flow Models April 17, 2026, 4:47 AM EDT. Symbotic (SYM) shares hover near $60.56 after a strong 197% total return over the past year and 19.9% revenue growth. The company boasts a record $22.4 billion backlog, reflecting robust demand for its warehouse automation systems amid rising e-commerce adoption. Analysts' valuation models diverge: a narrative-based fair value of $64.05 suggests the stock is 5.4% undervalued, relying on rapid backlog conversion and margin expansion. In contrast,
Hims & Hers Health Stock Jumps as FDA Reconsiders Peptide Restrictions

Hims & Hers Health Stock Jumps as FDA Reconsiders Peptide Restrictions

16 April 2026
Hims & Hers Health shares rose to $26.65 Thursday after the FDA said it would reconsider restrictions on several peptides, removing 12 from a high-risk list and scheduling a July review of seven more. The move follows Hims’ March decision to stop advertising compounded GLP-1 drugs and expand branded offerings through Novo Nordisk. The company acquired a California peptide facility last year to bolster supply.
NuScale Power Stock Whipsaws After U.S. Opens Door to Nuclear Loans, Space Reactor Push

NuScale Power Stock Whipsaws After U.S. Opens Door to Nuclear Loans, Space Reactor Push

16 April 2026
NuScale Power shares jumped to $13.23 before falling back to $11.52 Thursday after the White House ordered NASA to start a space-reactor program and Energy Secretary Chris Wright said initial U.S. reactors would likely get federal loans. NuScale remains the only U.S. firm with an approved small modular reactor design but has yet to secure firm orders or financing.
SoFi Technologies Stock Rises as FedNow Instant Transfers Set Up April 29 Earnings Test

SoFi Technologies Stock Rises as FedNow Instant Transfers Set Up April 29 Earnings Test

16 April 2026
SoFi Technologies shares rose 1.5% Thursday after launching instant bank transfers via its Galileo platform, allowing money to move between SoFi and outside banks in seconds. The stock traded near $19.08 in New York. Investors await first-quarter results April 29, with SoFi guiding to $1.04 billion in adjusted net revenue and 12 cents per share in adjusted earnings.
D-Wave Quantum Stock Jumps Again as Nvidia’s Ising Launch Reignites Quantum Rally

D-Wave Quantum Stock Jumps Again as Nvidia’s Ising Launch Reignites Quantum Rally

16 April 2026
D-Wave Quantum shares climbed about 5% Thursday, extending a 22.6% surge after Nvidia launched Ising, a new AI model family for quantum computing. D-Wave traded at $21.81, up from last year’s lows, and reported 2025 revenue of $24.6 million with first-quarter 2026 bookings topping $32.8 million. The company completed its $250 million Quantum Circuits acquisition in January. Market cap stood near $8.4 billion.
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