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Western Digital stock ticks up as WDC sets Jan. 29 earnings, putting AI storage demand in focus

Western Digital stock ticks up as WDC sets Jan. 29 earnings, putting AI storage demand in focus

Western Digital shares rose 1.6% to $215.57 on Tuesday, ahead of its fiscal Q2 results set for Jan. 29 after the market closes. The stock has swung sharply in recent sessions, fueled by AI-driven demand for storage and recent bullish comments from Nvidia’s CEO. Analysts expect quarterly EPS of $1.92 and revenue near $2.91 billion. Seagate also gained, while Micron fell 2.3%.
13 January 2026
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Bloom Energy stock jumps as Korea AI data-center MoU puts fuel cells back in focus

Bloom Energy stock jumps as Korea AI data-center MoU puts fuel cells back in focus

Bloom Energy shares rose 5.8% to $144.82 after the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea signed a non-binding memorandum with the company to promote solid oxide fuel cell systems for AI data centers. The agreement, announced at a Seoul ceremony, does not specify order volumes or delivery dates. Investors are watching for concrete purchase commitments. Bloom outpaced other fuel-cell stocks in U.S. trading.
13 January 2026
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Intel stock pops after KeyBanc upgrade, $60 target as AI server demand tightens

Intel stock pops after KeyBanc upgrade, $60 target as AI server demand tightens

Intel shares jumped 6.4% to $46.88 Tuesday after KeyBanc upgraded the stock to “overweight” and raised its price target to $60, citing strong server demand and progress in manufacturing. AMD rose 5.7%, while Nvidia slipped 0.2%. Susquehanna raised its Intel target to $40 but warned of PC and data center headwinds. Intel’s new 18A chips, launched at CES, will appear in over 200 PC models this month.
13 January 2026
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Intel stock (INTC) jumps on KeyBanc upgrade as AI server-chip pricing comes into view

Intel stock (INTC) jumps on KeyBanc upgrade as AI server-chip pricing comes into view

Intel shares jumped over 6% Tuesday after KeyBanc upgraded the stock, citing strong demand for 2026 server CPUs and possible price hikes of up to 15%. Analyst John Vinh said Intel is nearly sold out of server chips for the year. AMD rose 4.8% on the news, while Nvidia slipped 0.7%. Intel will report earnings Jan. 22.
13 January 2026
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Alphabet GOOG stock jumps as Apple taps Google Gemini for Siri and AI shopping push expands

Alphabet GOOG stock jumps as Apple taps Google Gemini for Siri and AI shopping push expands

Alphabet’s Class C shares rose 1.8% to $338.60 Tuesday, outperforming a weaker market. Apple will integrate Google’s Gemini AI into a redesigned Siri under a new multi-year partnership. Investors are watching if Alphabet can turn its latest AI features into ad and commerce revenue before its Feb. 4 earnings report. Financial terms of the Apple deal remain undisclosed.
13 January 2026
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Alphabet stock cracks $4 trillion as Apple taps Gemini for Siri overhaul

Alphabet stock cracks $4 trillion as Apple taps Gemini for Siri overhaul

Alphabet’s market value briefly reached $4 trillion Monday after announcing a multi-year AI deal with Apple to integrate Google’s Gemini models into Siri. Shares hit a record $334.04 before retreating. Google Cloud revenue rose 34% in Q3, while chip rental deals and ad sales fueled further growth. Alphabet overtook Apple in market cap last week for the first time since 2019.
13 January 2026
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Why Super Micro (SMCI) stock is sliding as Wall Street digests CPI and its NRF retail AI pitch

Why Super Micro (SMCI) stock is sliding as Wall Street digests CPI and its NRF retail AI pitch

Super Micro Computer shares fell 2.6% to $29.33 in early New York trading Tuesday after U.S. inflation data met forecasts and investors retreated from high-growth hardware stocks. The company is showcasing new AI-driven “intelligent store” systems at the NRF retail conference, leveraging NVIDIA technology. Peers traded mixed, with Nvidia down 0.3% and Dell up 1%. Investors await updates at a panel later Tuesday.
13 January 2026
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IREN stock rises again as Bernstein’s “top AI pick” call meets a bitcoin rebound

IREN stock rises again as Bernstein’s “top AI pick” call meets a bitcoin rebound

IREN Limited shares rose 1.9% to $51.28 in early Nasdaq trading Tuesday, extending Monday’s 9.3% surge. The stock gained after Bernstein named IREN its “top AI pick” for 2026, citing the Microsoft AI cloud contract. Bitcoin’s 1.9% rise also boosted crypto miners. Investors await IREN’s next earnings, expected Feb. 11, for updates on funding and project timelines.
13 January 2026
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Apple stock today: Google Gemini-Siri tie-up puts AAPL back in the AI spotlight

Apple stock today: Google Gemini-Siri tie-up puts AAPL back in the AI spotlight

Apple shares rose 0.3% to $260.25 after announcing a multi-year AI partnership with Google, making Gemini the backbone for new Siri features. Apple also launched a $12.99/month Creator Studio app bundle, debuting Jan. 28. The company reported a record 2025 for services, with over 850 million weekly App Store users and $550 billion paid to developers since 2008.
13 January 2026
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Meta stock slides as “Meta Compute” plan spotlights AI spending and power risk

Meta stock slides as “Meta Compute” plan spotlights AI spending and power risk

Meta shares fell 1.7% to about $642 Tuesday after CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the “Meta Compute” AI infrastructure push. The company named Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chairman, focusing on data centers and partnerships. Meta will exempt Italy from its WhatsApp AI chatbot ban after pressure from Italian regulators. Microsoft announced new U.S. data center plans emphasizing utility and water transparency.
13 January 2026
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Tesla stock ticks up in premarket as Wall Street weighs AI spend, lawsuit risk and demand

Tesla stock ticks up in premarket as Wall Street weighs AI spend, lawsuit risk and demand

Tesla shares rose 0.4% to $451 in premarket trading Tuesday as investors awaited the Jan. 28 earnings report. Wolfe Research warned increased AI spending could pressure 2026 profits but stayed “tactically constructive.” A class-action suit alleges defective door handles on 2014–2016 Model S cars. Tesla reported a 15.6% drop in Q4 deliveries, with full-year deliveries at 1.64 million.
13 January 2026
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Nvidia stock barely budges after H200 China payment reset; Lilly AI lab plan in focus

Nvidia stock barely budges after H200 China payment reset; Lilly AI lab plan in focus

Nvidia said it will not require upfront payment for H200 AI chips, countering reports of stricter terms for Chinese buyers. Shares edged up 0.03% to $184.94 in early New York trading. Investors remain focused on China sales and the company’s Feb. 25 earnings for updates on demand and margins. Chip sector peers posted mixed results as U.S. inflation data met forecasts.
13 January 2026
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Google stock taps $4 trillion on Apple Gemini AI deal as “Have-Lots” worries grow

Google stock taps $4 trillion on Apple Gemini AI deal as “Have-Lots” worries grow

Alphabet’s market cap briefly surpassed $4 trillion Monday after Apple announced plans to use Google’s Gemini AI in upcoming products. Shares hit a record $334.04 before retreating. The move cements Alphabet as the fourth U.S. company to reach the milestone, joining Nvidia, Microsoft, and Apple. Investors and economists flagged growing market concentration and policy risks amid the AI-driven rally.
13 January 2026
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Google’s Gemini gets Walmart checkout as Alphabet stock rises in AI shopping push

Google’s Gemini gets Walmart checkout as Alphabet stock rises in AI shopping push

Alphabet shares rose about 1% and Walmart gained about 3% in premarket trading after announcing shoppers can buy Walmart and Sam’s Club items inside Google’s Gemini app. Google is launching the Universal Commerce Protocol to connect retailers to AI-powered checkout. The rollout begins in the U.S., with international expansion planned. Retailers will remain the seller of record for purchases made through the platform.
13 January 2026
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AI stocks today: Nvidia counters China chip-payment report, Palantir gets Citi boost, Alphabet rides Siri deal

AI stocks today: Nvidia counters China chip-payment report, Palantir gets Citi boost, Alphabet rides Siri deal

Nvidia clarified Tuesday that Chinese buyers of its H200 AI chips aren’t required to pay upfront, following reports of stricter payment terms. Nvidia shares edged up 0.03% premarket, while AMD, Broadcom, and TSM each gained over 2%. The company and Eli Lilly announced a $1 billion joint AI drug discovery lab near San Francisco. Traders awaited the U.S. inflation report, expected at 8:30 a.m. ET.
13 January 2026
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Adobe stock slides as Goldman turns bearish; CPI and Firefly AI push set up Tuesday

Adobe stock slides as Goldman turns bearish; CPI and Firefly AI push set up Tuesday

Adobe fell 1.9% to $327.65 Monday, underperforming the S&P 500 and Dow, after Goldman Sachs initiated coverage with a Sell rating and $290 target. The stock is about 30% below its 52-week high amid analyst skepticism over AI monetization and competitive pressure. Trading volume was slightly below average. Investors await December CPI data Tuesday morning.
13 January 2026
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Home Depot stock flat after-hours as Google Cloud “agentic AI” rollout lands ahead of CPI

Home Depot stock flat after-hours as Google Cloud “agentic AI” rollout lands ahead of CPI

Home Depot shares were little changed after hours Monday at $374.94 following the company’s announcement with Google Cloud of new “agentic AI” tools for shopping and pro customers. The retailer is expanding its Magic Apron assistant and testing in-store AI features, while traders await Tuesday’s U.S. inflation data for the next market catalyst.
13 January 2026
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CoreWeave stock (CRWV) jumps after CEO swats away Nvidia “circular financing” talk

CoreWeave stock (CRWV) jumps after CEO swats away Nvidia “circular financing” talk

CoreWeave shares jumped 12.1% to $89.93 in after-hours trading Monday after CEO Michael Intrator dismissed concerns over AI chip depreciation and “circular financing.” Goldman Sachs began coverage with a Neutral rating, citing strong AI cloud prospects but warning about high leverage. Moody’s identified CoreWeave as a key player in a projected $500 billion U.S. data-center investment surge this year.
12 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • StoneCo (STNE) Share Price Slides 43% in Three Months, Market Split on Valuation
    May 16, 2026, 12:52 AM EDT. StoneCo (STNE) shares plunged 43% over three months to $9.61, sparking investor debate on valuation. The Brazil-focused fintech trades at an 83% intrinsic discount, with a fair value estimate of $20.29 signalling possible undervaluation. Strategic asset divestments have freed capital for higher-margin financial services and share buybacks, supporting earnings per share. However, risks include sustained credit losses and intensifying competition in Brazilian payments and banking that could pressure margins. Market sentiment remains divided, prompting investors to weigh rewards against these risks before repositioning portfolios.

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Dow Drops 537 Points With After-Hours Selling Threatening Wall Street AI Rally

Dow Drops 537 Points With After-Hours Selling Threatening Wall Street AI Rally

16 May 2026
U.S. stock ETFs fell in after-hours trading Friday following a more than 1% drop in the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq. Oil surged 4.2% to $105.42 a barrel and the 10-year Treasury yield hit 4.597%, fueling concerns over inflation and Fed rate hikes. Nvidia, AMD, and Intel led chip declines, while Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a $2.65 billion Delta stake and exited Amazon, Visa, and Mastercard.
Accuray inks 10-year cancer tech agreement, shares in focus

Accuray inks 10-year cancer tech agreement, shares in focus

16 May 2026
Accuray and the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health signed a 10-year research agreement focused on Accuray’s Stellar adaptive radiotherapy platform. The announcement came after market close, with Accuray shares ending down 5.2% at $0.27. The deal follows Accuray’s recent withdrawal of fiscal 2026 guidance and ongoing financial pressures.
Origin Materials Gains as Filing Signals $3.54 Liquidation Payout Possible

Origin Materials Gains as Filing Signals $3.54 Liquidation Payout Possible

16 May 2026
Origin Materials asked shareholders to approve a plan to liquidate and dissolve the company, estimating an initial payout of $0.61 to $3.54 per share depending on asset sales and claims. Shares rose 15% to $1.43 after the filing. The company reported a 91% drop in first-quarter revenue and warned it may not survive without the wind-down. Origin cut 59% of its workforce and CEO John Bissell stepped down May 1.
NextNRG Q1 Revenue Gains, but Company Holds Cash Warning

NextNRG Q1 Revenue Gains, but Company Holds Cash Warning

16 May 2026
NextNRG reported first-quarter revenue of $21.1 million, up 29% from a year earlier, but its net loss widened to $10.8 million. Cash fell to $208,048 at quarter-end, and management warned it needs immediate capital to continue operations. Shares closed at $0.2804 on Nasdaq, down nearly 6%. Total liabilities reached $34.3 million, with a stockholders’ deficit of $22 million.
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