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Artificial Intelligence 15 January 2026 - 16 January 2026

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.
16 January 2026
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AI stocks pop before the bell as TSMC lifts Nvidia, AMD and chip peers

AI stocks pop before the bell as TSMC lifts Nvidia, AMD and chip peers

Nvidia rose 2.1% and TSMC jumped 4.5% in premarket trading after TSMC reported record quarterly profit and projected 2026 revenue growth near 30%. ASML gained 5.4%, AMD 1.9%, and Broadcom 0.9%. Meta and Amazon edged higher, while Microsoft and Alphabet slipped. Traders await U.S. industrial production data and Fed comments later Friday.
16 January 2026
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Hang Seng slips as tech drags again, while chip and AI names buck the trend in Hong Kong

Hang Seng slips as tech drags again, while chip and AI names buck the trend in Hong Kong

The Hang Seng Index closed down 0.29% in Hong Kong on Friday, pressured by losses in shipping, casino, and healthcare stocks. Ctrip shares plunged 19% the previous day after news of a China antitrust probe, rattling investors. Semiconductor stocks rose, with Hua Hong Semiconductor up 7.39%. Mainland investors sold about HK$600 million in Hong Kong shares via Stock Connect.
16 January 2026
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Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser’s blunt memo puts Citi job cuts and AI overhaul back in focus

Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser’s blunt memo puts Citi job cuts and AI overhaul back in focus

Citigroup will cut about 1,000 jobs this week, part of a plan to eliminate up to 20,000 positions by 2026 as automation and AI expand across the bank. CEO Jane Fraser told staff performance will be judged on results, with some roles becoming obsolete. The update follows Citi’s 2025 earnings release and a renewed push to boost returns. The bank reported a sharp rise in financial advisory fees and increased use of AI tools.
16 January 2026
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Thermo Fisher stock price holds near $625 after-hours as earnings date nears and AI push widens

Thermo Fisher stock price holds near $625 after-hours as earnings date nears and AI push widens

Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) rose $2.85 to close at $624.65 Thursday, holding gains in after-hours trading. The company will report Q4 and full-year results Jan. 29, following headlines on a leadership shakeup and a new AI lab-automation partnership with Nvidia. COO Michel Lagarde and EVP Frederick Lowery will depart by March. CEO Marc Casper will become chairman in March.
16 January 2026
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Western Digital stock jumps after Barclays, Wells lift targets as AI storage trade heats up

Western Digital stock jumps after Barclays, Wells lift targets as AI storage trade heats up

Western Digital shares climbed 3.3% to $222.10 in after-hours trading Thursday after several analysts raised price targets, citing strong AI-driven demand for storage. Barclays and Wells Fargo issued bullish calls, while Goldman Sachs remained cautious. Seagate and SanDisk also advanced. Investors await Western Digital’s quarterly results on January 29.
16 January 2026
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Salesforce stock drops after-hours as AI-agent scare hangs over new Davos, Google moves

Salesforce stock drops after-hours as AI-agent scare hangs over new Davos, Google moves

Salesforce shares dropped 2.5% to $233.53 in after-hours trading Thursday amid renewed fears that autonomous AI tools could disrupt workplace software. The company announced the World Economic Forum will use its Agentforce 360-powered concierge app at Davos and unveiled new AI agent features for Slack and Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol. Investors remain wary despite recent product launches.
16 January 2026
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Oracle stock slides on bondholder lawsuit over AI debt plans as UK defence cloud deal lands

Oracle stock slides on bondholder lawsuit over AI debt plans as UK defence cloud deal lands

Oracle shares fell 1.9% Thursday after bondholders sued, alleging the company failed to disclose plans for $38 billion in new debt tied to its OpenAI deal. The lawsuit targets buyers of $18 billion in bonds issued weeks before the borrowing. Oracle also announced a cloud contract with the UK Ministry of Defence. An Oracle officer filed to sell up to 35,000 shares, according to a regulatory notice.
15 January 2026
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Meta stock rises after-hours as Wikipedia AI training deals put data costs back in focus

Meta stock rises after-hours as Wikipedia AI training deals put data costs back in focus

Meta Platforms shares rose 0.9% to $620.80 in after-hours trading Thursday after Wikipedia named Meta as a partner in new AI content training deals. COO Javier Olivan sold 517 shares at $653 each, according to a recent filing. Two dump truck drivers were arrested by ICE at a Meta data center construction site in Louisiana. Meta reports earnings Jan. 28.
15 January 2026
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Amazon stock rises after AWS launches Europe-only “sovereign cloud” as AI buildout stays in focus

Amazon stock rises after AWS launches Europe-only “sovereign cloud” as AI buildout stays in focus

Amazon shares rose 0.7% in after-hours trading after AWS launched a Europe-only “sovereign cloud” and Rio Tinto agreed to supply copper for Amazon’s AI data centers. The cloud service will operate under strict EU rules with no outside control. Amazon also challenged Saks Global’s bankruptcy plan in court and plans to appeal a reduced €752.4 million Italian antitrust fine.
15 January 2026
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Caterpillar stock rises as new Construction Industries chief named, AI power demand stays in focus

Caterpillar stock rises as new Construction Industries chief named, AI power demand stays in focus

Caterpillar shares rose 1.8% to $650.46 Thursday afternoon, nearing record highs as investors focused on data-center power demand. The company said Rod Shurman will become head of Construction Industries on Feb. 1, following Tony Fassino’s planned retirement. Caterpillar’s market cap briefly topped $300 billion earlier in the week.
15 January 2026
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Shopify stock ticks higher after Toronto tech rout as AI-shopping push stays in view

Shopify stock ticks higher after Toronto tech rout as AI-shopping push stays in view

Shopify shares rose 0.8% to $158.7 by midday Thursday, rebounding after a 5.9% drop in Toronto the previous day. The move comes as investors assess Shopify’s new integrations with Google and Microsoft shopping tools. Shares traded between $157.9 and $161.3, remaining below the 52-week high. Broader tech stocks also edged higher despite uncertainty over U.S. interest rate cuts.
15 January 2026
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Salesforce stock drops as Wolfe sticks with $350 target, but AI anxiety still weighs on CRM

Salesforce stock drops as Wolfe sticks with $350 target, but AI anxiety still weighs on CRM

Salesforce shares fell 1.6% to $235.78 late Thursday morning, underperforming gains in major U.S. stock indexes. Wolfe Research reiterated an Outperform rating and $350 price target after Salesforce’s Agentforce World Tour in Boston. Salesforce is rolling out new AI features in Slack and announced a health care software win with Spain’s Adamed Laboratorios. The stock is still recovering from a 6.5% drop earlier in the week.
15 January 2026
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Meta stock drops as Reality Labs layoffs and Wikipedia AI deal put costs in focus

Meta stock drops as Reality Labs layoffs and Wikipedia AI deal put costs in focus

Meta Platforms shares fell 2.4% to $615.52 Thursday after the company cut about 1,500 jobs in its Reality Labs unit, shifting investment from metaverse projects to AI and wearables. Earthjustice urged regulators to review Meta’s $27 billion Louisiana data center deal, citing a lease arrangement that could let Meta exit with minimal cost. Wikimedia Foundation announced licensing deals with Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon for AI training.
15 January 2026
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Microsoft stock drops as Swiss antitrust probe, Wikipedia AI deals stack up ahead of earnings

Microsoft stock drops as Swiss antitrust probe, Wikipedia AI deals stack up ahead of earnings

Microsoft shares fell 2.4% to $459.38 in early New York trading Thursday after Switzerland’s competition commission opened a preliminary probe into its licensing fees. The Invesco QQQ dropped 1%. Microsoft said it would cooperate with Swiss regulators. Investors are watching for AI-related expenses and new licensing deals ahead of Microsoft’s Jan. 28 earnings report.
15 January 2026
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  • ASX 200 Blue-Chip Shares Provide Stability Amid Market Volatility
    April 13, 2026, 3:58 AM EDT. Amid ongoing market volatility, blue-chip stocks on the ASX 200 are emerging as stable investment options. Key players Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS) and Ampol Ltd (ASX: ALD) have benefited from rising oil and LNG prices, bolstering their share performance. Fund managers at Wilson Asset Management (WAM) highlight Woodside's geographic diversification and growth projects as strengths, while Ampol benefits from improved refining margins and a favorable near-term environment. These blue-chip companies, marked by market dominance and financial resilience, offer investors opportunities for long-term growth and stability despite turbulent conditions. Their focus on execution and shareholder value creation makes them attractive in uncertain times.

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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, 3:58 AM EDT ASX 200 Blue-Chip Shares Provide Stability Amid Market Volatility April 13, 2026, 3:58 AM EDT. Amid ongoing market volatility, **blue-chip stocks** on the ASX 200 are emerging as stable investment options. Key players Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS) and Ampol Ltd (ASX: ALD) have benefited from rising **oil and LNG prices**, bolstering their share performance. Fund managers at Wilson Asset Management (WAM) highlight Woodside's geographic diversification and growth projects as strengths, while Ampol benefits from improved refining margins and a favorable near-term environment. These
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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