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Lam Research stock (LRCX) jumps 5% as CES 2026 AI headlines fuel chip-equipment rally

Lam Research stock (LRCX) jumps 5% as CES 2026 AI headlines fuel chip-equipment rally

Lam Research closed up 5.3% at $194.76 Monday, holding gains after hours as chip-equipment stocks rallied sharply. Applied Materials, KLA, and ASML each rose over 5%, outpacing the semiconductor ETF. Investors tracked CES news and awaited Lam’s Jan. 28 earnings report. Foxconn reported record Q4 revenue on strong AI product demand.
6 January 2026
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GOOG stock edges up after Samsung targets 800 million Gemini-powered “Galaxy AI” devices in 2026

GOOG stock edges up after Samsung targets 800 million Gemini-powered “Galaxy AI” devices in 2026

Alphabet’s non-voting Class C shares rose 0.7% to $317.32 in after-hours trading Monday after Samsung said it plans to double Galaxy AI devices to 800 million this year, using Google’s Gemini model. Samsung cited plans to expand AI across all products, while investors await Alphabet’s next earnings expected Feb. 3 and U.S. jobs data on Jan. 9.
5 January 2026
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Qualcomm stock rises on Google auto AI tie-up, Snapdragon X2 laptop push at CES 2026

Qualcomm stock rises on Google auto AI tie-up, Snapdragon X2 laptop push at CES 2026

Qualcomm shares rose 1.7% to $175.96 Monday after the company and Google expanded their automotive partnership at CES, focusing on long-term software support and “agentic AI.” Qualcomm also unveiled new PC and robotics chips. Investors are watching for further CES design wins and Qualcomm’s Feb. 4 earnings. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index gained 0.9% in afternoon trading.
5 January 2026
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Western Digital (WDC) stock whipsaws as AI memory crunch drives storage trade

Western Digital (WDC) stock whipsaws as AI memory crunch drives storage trade

Western Digital shares fell 0.9% to $186.00 Monday afternoon after rising as much as 4.3% earlier, as investors shifted positions in storage and memory stocks tied to AI infrastructure. A Reuters report cited a global supply crunch in high-bandwidth memory, with some prices doubling since last year. Sandisk rose 1.5%, while Seagate and Applied Digital gained over 3%. Western Digital’s next earnings report is expected February 4.
5 January 2026
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Caterpillar stock rises as CAT tees up CES 2026 AI keynote, expands Nvidia tie-up

Caterpillar stock rises as CAT tees up CES 2026 AI keynote, expands Nvidia tie-up

Caterpillar shares rose 2.7% to $614.72 by midday Monday after announcing an Industrial AI and autonomy showcase at CES 2026 and expanded collaboration with Nvidia. CEO Joe Creed will deliver a CES keynote Jan. 7, joined by Nvidia’s Deepu Talla. The move came as U.S. manufacturing PMI fell to 47.9 in December, signaling contraction. Deere slipped 0.6% while sector ETFs gained.
5 January 2026
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Sandisk stock rises as AI memory shortage talk lifts SNDK; earnings date looms

Sandisk stock rises as AI memory shortage talk lifts SNDK; earnings date looms

Sandisk Corp shares rose 1.4% to $279.00 in Monday morning trading, with about 4.8 million shares exchanged. The move follows surging demand and tight supply for memory chips used in AI data centers, pushing some prices to more than double since February 2025. Samsung called the shortage “unprecedented.” Sandisk reports fiscal Q2 results on Jan. 29.
5 January 2026
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Nvidia stock edges up as CES 2026 puts AI chip demand back in the spotlight

Nvidia stock edges up as CES 2026 puts AI chip demand back in the spotlight

Nvidia shares rose 0.7% to $190.12 Monday, trading near a session high ahead of CEO Jensen Huang’s CES appearance. Foxconn reported a 22% jump in Q4 revenue on strong AI demand, boosting chip stocks. AMD gained 0.7%, Broadcom fell 2.1%, and Arm Holdings rose 5.3%. U.S. manufacturing contracted for a tenth month, with inflation data in focus before Friday’s jobs report.
5 January 2026
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Meta stock rises in early trade as AI lawsuits and inflation worries hang over Big Tech

Meta stock rises in early trade as AI lawsuits and inflation worries hang over Big Tech

Meta shares rose 1.2% to $658.45 in early New York trading Monday, rebounding with tech as U.S. benchmarks climbed. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq each gained about 0.6%. Investors are watching Friday’s U.S. jobs report and upcoming inflation data for signals on interest rates. Meta traded between $646.79 and $660.10, with 2.1 million shares changing hands.
5 January 2026
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AMD’s CES 2026 keynote is tonight: what Lisa Su’s AI message means for investors

AMD’s CES 2026 keynote is tonight: what Lisa Su’s AI message means for investors

AMD CEO Lisa Su will deliver a CES keynote in Las Vegas at 6:30 p.m. PST Monday, focusing on artificial intelligence. AMD shares rose 1.3% in early U.S. trading ahead of the event. Nvidia and Intel also have CES media-day events scheduled. AMD plans to stream the keynote and outline its AI strategy for data centers and devices.
5 January 2026
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Microsoft stock slides as AI-inflation worries resurface; what MSFT investors watch next

Microsoft stock slides as AI-inflation worries resurface; what MSFT investors watch next

Microsoft shares fell 2.2% to $472.94 in early trading Monday, underperforming other tech giants as investors reacted to concerns that AI-driven data-center expansion could fuel inflation and keep interest rates elevated. Nvidia rose 1.2% and Alphabet gained 0.7%, while Meta and Amazon declined. Traders are awaiting U.S. ISM data later Monday and the CPI report next week for further signals on rates.
5 January 2026
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Micron stock rises as AI memory-shortage fears grip chipmakers — what traders are watching next

Micron stock rises as AI memory-shortage fears grip chipmakers — what traders are watching next

Micron shares rose 2.7% to $323.92 early Monday as investors responded to a global memory chip supply squeeze driven by AI server demand, according to Reuters. Some chip prices have more than doubled since February 2025. Samsung and SK Hynix also gained. Focus shifts to CES and Friday’s U.S. jobs report for further direction.
5 January 2026
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Nvidia stock rises as Jensen Huang’s CES keynote nears, with Foxconn AI demand in focus

Nvidia stock rises as Jensen Huang’s CES keynote nears, with Foxconn AI demand in focus

Nvidia shares rose 1.2% to $188.85 in early Monday trading ahead of CEO Jensen Huang’s CES press conference in Las Vegas. Foxconn, Nvidia’s top server maker, reported record Q4 revenue on strong AI demand. Nvidia also teased new GeForce gaming announcements for later in the day. Tech stocks rebounded after last week’s slide, with traders watching for CES headlines to drive further moves.
5 January 2026
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S&P 500, Nasdaq futures climb as Venezuela takedown lifts Chevron and puts AI back in focus

S&P 500, Nasdaq futures climb as Venezuela takedown lifts Chevron and puts AI back in focus

U.S. stock futures rose Monday after the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, with S&P 500 up 0.3% and Nasdaq up 0.7% premarket. Chevron jumped 6.5% and other oil stocks surged on hopes for wider access to Venezuela’s reserves, though the embargo remains. Oil prices slipped. Maduro is being held in New York and will appear in court Monday.
5 January 2026
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Amazon stock steadies in premarket as Evercore flags Rufus AI as the next AMZN catalyst

Amazon stock steadies in premarket as Evercore flags Rufus AI as the next AMZN catalyst

Amazon shares traded near $226.50 in premarket Monday after Evercore ISI reiterated a buy rating and $335 target, citing growth from its AI shopping assistant Rufus. Analyst Mark Mahaney projected “agentic commerce” could add up to $31 billion in revenue by 2028. Amazon reported 250 million Rufus users in 2025, with a 60% higher purchase rate among them. Investors await Amazon’s next earnings date and U.S. payroll data on January 9.
5 January 2026
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Brand Engagement Network (BNAI) stock rises again premarket as AI pharma deal keeps traders hooked

Brand Engagement Network (BNAI) stock rises again premarket as AI pharma deal keeps traders hooked

Brand Engagement Network shares rose 5.3% to $3.97 in premarket trading Monday, extending Friday’s 62.5% surge. The rally follows disclosure of a $250,000 AI services deal for a top pharmaceutical client. Investors are watching for sustained volume and updates on project timing. The company reported $60,120 in quarterly revenue and $102,715 in cash as of Sept. 30.
5 January 2026
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Palantir vs Oracle: Wall Street’s AI stock split — and 3 alternatives investors are watching in 2026

Palantir vs Oracle: Wall Street’s AI stock split — and 3 alternatives investors are watching in 2026

Wall Street analysts remain neutral on Palantir, citing its high valuation, while seeing more upside in Oracle as AI-related costs rise, according to a Motley Fool analysis. Palantir shares closed at $167.86, down 5.6%, and Oracle at $195.71, up 0.4%. Investors are weighing risks tied to surging chip and power expenses. Alternatives highlighted include Alphabet, Micron, and Nvidia.
5 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Morgan Stanley Revises Nebius Stock Price Target After Strong AI Cloud Quarter
    May 16, 2026, 5:16 AM EDT. Morgan Stanley raised its price target for Nebius following a significant quarter in the AI cloud segment, reflecting the company's robust performance in this growing area. Despite the upward revision, the bank remains cautious and is not aggressively pursuing the stock amid the broader rally. This tempered stance suggests Morgan Stanley acknowledges Nebius's potential while weighing market risks and valuation concerns.

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16 May 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 16, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 16, 2026, 5:18 AM EDT Morgan Stanley Revises Nebius Stock Price Target After Strong AI Cloud Quarter May 16, 2026, 5:16 AM EDT. Morgan Stanley raised its price target for Nebius following a significant quarter in the AI cloud segment, reflecting the company’s robust performance in this growing area. Despite the upward revision, the bank remains cautious and is not aggressively pursuing the stock amid the broader rally. This tempered stance suggests Morgan Stanley acknowledges Nebius’s potential while weighing market risks and valuation concerns. Morgan Stanley resets Nebius stock price
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.
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