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Applied Digital stock jumps as AI data center revenue tops estimates and new hyperscaler talks surface

Applied Digital stock jumps as AI data center revenue tops estimates and new hyperscaler talks surface

Applied Digital shares jumped 8.2% to $31.99 after quarterly revenue hit $126.6 million, beating estimates by nearly $39 million. The company reported its North Dakota Polaris Forge 1 campus is now operational, securing major leases and boosting total leased capacity in the state to 600 MW. Applied ended the quarter with $2.3 billion in cash and $2.6 billion in debt.
8 January 2026
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IREN stock jumps nearly 8% as AI data-center trade returns; earnings are the next test

IREN stock jumps nearly 8% as AI data-center trade returns; earnings are the next test

IREN shares jumped 7.7% to $46.99 in Thursday afternoon trading, tracking gains in data-center stocks after Applied Digital announced talks with a major cloud customer. IREN operates U.S. and Canadian data centers for bitcoin mining and AI compute, with about 1,896 Nvidia GPUs. Its $9.7 billion, five-year GPU cloud deal with Microsoft includes strict delivery terms. Next results are expected in February, with focus on GPU rollout and funding.
8 January 2026
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Nebius (NBIS) stock bounces back near $100 as Nvidia Rubin talk keeps AI cloud names jumpy

Nebius (NBIS) stock bounces back near $100 as Nvidia Rubin talk keeps AI cloud names jumpy

Nebius shares rose nearly 4% to $100.03 in midday Nasdaq trading Thursday after the AI cloud company announced plans to offer early access to Nvidia’s Rubin platform starting in the second half of 2026. The stock rebounded after a previous session drop, while Nvidia slipped 2%. Investors are watching a Jan. 29 product webinar and the company’s next earnings update in mid-February.
8 January 2026
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Lumentum (LITE) stock sinks 11% as AI-optics rally breaks despite Needham target hike

Lumentum (LITE) stock sinks 11% as AI-optics rally breaks despite Needham target hike

Lumentum Holdings shares fell 10.7% to $351.00 Thursday, after swinging between $399.88 and $343.41 as AI-linked hardware stocks dropped. Needham raised its price target to $470 and kept a Buy rating. Traders are watching Friday’s U.S. jobs report and Lumentum’s Feb. 3 earnings for direction. Ciena, Coherent, and Applied Optoelectronics also declined.
8 January 2026
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Applied Digital stock jumps after Q2 revenue triples, as new hyperscaler talks drive AI data-center push

Applied Digital stock jumps after Q2 revenue triples, as new hyperscaler talks drive AI data-center push

Applied Digital reported fiscal Q2 revenue of $126.6 million, up 250% from a year earlier and above Wall Street estimates, sending shares up 7% in after-hours trading. The company signed leases with two hyperscalers in North Dakota and is in advanced talks with another. Net loss narrowed to $31.2 million. Applied Digital completed a $2.35 billion private note offering to fund expansion.
8 January 2026
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Amazon stock today: AMZN ticks up as AWS self-driving deal and GPU pricing come into focus

Amazon stock today: AMZN ticks up as AWS self-driving deal and GPU pricing come into focus

Amazon shares rose 0.3% to $241.56 in early Thursday trading after AWS expanded its autonomous-driving partnership with Germany’s Aumovio. AWS also raised prices for some reserved GPU capacity by about 15%. Investors are watching for signs of steady AI spending and post-holiday e-commerce demand ahead of Friday’s U.S. jobs report.
8 January 2026
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APLD stock slips premarket after Applied Digital’s Q2 results, AI data-center buildout in focus

APLD stock slips premarket after Applied Digital’s Q2 results, AI data-center buildout in focus

Applied Digital shares dropped 2% to $29.56 in premarket trading Thursday after reporting a quarterly net loss of $31.2 million despite a 250% revenue surge to $126.6 million. Most revenue came from tenant fit-out work and early lease income at its North Dakota data center. The company disclosed $2.35 billion in new debt and plans to spin out its cloud unit with EKSO Bionics.
8 January 2026
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Adobe stock rises as holiday online sales hit $257.8B and AI shopping traffic jumpsAdobeAdobe stock rises as holiday online sales hit $257.8B and AI shopping traffic jumps

Adobe stock rises as holiday online sales hit $257.8B and AI shopping traffic jumpsAdobeAdobe stock rises as holiday online sales hit $257.8B and AI shopping traffic jumps

Adobe shares rose 0.6% to $338.10 after its data showed U.S. online holiday spending hit $257.8 billion, beating forecasts. Buy-now-pay-later drove $20 billion in sales, and retail sites saw a 693% jump in AI shopping assistant traffic. Jefferies cut its rating on Adobe to Hold, citing rising competition from AI tools. The stock remains 28% below its 52-week high.
8 January 2026
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Synopsys stock rises after CES automotive push as AI trade returns to tech

Synopsys stock rises after CES automotive push as AI trade returns to tech

Synopsys shares rose 2.2% to $519.70 in after-hours trading Wednesday after unveiling new automotive engineering tools and partnerships at CES 2026. The company highlighted updates to sensor simulation and virtual developer kits, plus work with Samsung and the FIA. A securities class action remains pending in federal court. Synopsys will present next at the Needham Growth Conference on Jan. 15.
8 January 2026
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Accenture plc stock slips after Faculty AI deal; what traders watch next

Accenture plc stock slips after Faculty AI deal; what traders watch next

Accenture agreed to acquire UK-based AI firm Faculty, adding over 400 staff; terms were not disclosed, but the Financial Times reported a value above $1 billion. Shares closed down 0.7% at $273.98 and were flat after hours. CEO Mauro Macchi sold 500 shares at $280 each under a pre-arranged plan. Investors await U.S. jobs data and Accenture’s Jan. 28 shareholder meeting.
8 January 2026
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Applied Digital (APLD) stock jumps after revenue beat as AI data-center leases pile up

Applied Digital (APLD) stock jumps after revenue beat as AI data-center leases pile up

Applied Digital reported fiscal Q2 revenue of $126.6 million, beating Wall Street’s $88 million estimate, sending shares up about 7% after hours Wednesday. Revenue rose 250% from a year earlier, with net loss narrowing to $31.2 million. The company said total leased data center capacity reached 600 MW. Applied Digital plans to spin out its cloud business and merge it with Ekso Bionics in a deal expected to close in the first half of 2026.
8 January 2026
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AMD stock slips after hours as CES AI chip blitz sets up Feb. 3 earnings test

AMD stock slips after hours as CES AI chip blitz sets up Feb. 3 earnings test

AMD shares fell about 2% to $210.02 in after-hours trading Wednesday, following a weaker chip sector. The drop comes after CEO Lisa Su unveiled new AI chips and processors at CES in Las Vegas. Investors await AMD’s Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 3 and U.S. payrolls data on Friday. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index closed down about 1%.
7 January 2026
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Amazon stock rises after Alexa.com CES 2026 debut as AWS self-driving deal grabs attention

Amazon stock rises after Alexa.com CES 2026 debut as AWS self-driving deal grabs attention

Amazon shares rose 0.5% to $242.06 Wednesday after the company launched Alexa.com and new Alexa+ partnerships at CES 2026. AWS expanded its autonomous-driving partnership with Aumovio, linked to Aurora’s driverless truck plans. A U.S. judge rejected Amazon’s bid to dismiss a COVID-19 price gouging lawsuit. Investors await Amazon’s expected Feb. 5 earnings and Friday’s U.S. jobs report.
7 January 2026
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Microsoft stock rises as the AI trade returns — and a Midwest grid deal adds a fresh angle

Microsoft stock rises as the AI trade returns — and a Midwest grid deal adds a fresh angle

Microsoft shares rose 1% to $483.51 in late trading Wednesday after hitting $489.68 intraday, as investors rotated into AI-linked stocks. MISO announced it will use Microsoft technology to modernize Midwest grid operations. Traders are watching Friday’s U.S. jobs report and awaiting Microsoft’s next earnings date, which remains unannounced.
7 January 2026
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BBAI stock price forecast: BigBear.ai slips under $6 as downgrade meets Jan. 16 note deadline

BBAI stock price forecast: BigBear.ai slips under $6 as downgrade meets Jan. 16 note deadline

BigBear.ai shares fell 6.6% to $5.99 Wednesday after Cantor Fitzgerald downgraded the stock and cut its price target to $6, citing competition and margin pressures. Traders are watching the Jan. 16 redemption of $125 million in convertible notes, which could add about 38 million shares to the market. Volume reached 32.8 million shares by mid-day. A special shareholder meeting is set for Jan. 22.
7 January 2026
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Microsoft stock price forecast: MSFT climbs as AI trade returns — payrolls and earnings in focus

Microsoft stock price forecast: MSFT climbs as AI trade returns — payrolls and earnings in focus

Microsoft shares rose 1.2% to $484.34 in Wednesday afternoon trading, tracking gains in big-cap tech as investors rotated back into AI-linked stocks. The Midcontinent Independent System Operator said it would use Microsoft technology to help manage its power grid. Microsoft shares remain below their 50-day moving average of $494.66. The company’s next earnings report is expected January 28.
7 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Massive AI Startup Delays IPO Amid Market Uncertainty
    June 5, 2026, 7:44 PM EDT. A major AI data platform startup is postponing its public offering, citing challenging market conditions as the primary reason. The CEO acknowledges that while going public is inevitable, the company will wait for a more favorable environment. This cautious stance contrasts with the recent surge in IPOs despite volatile markets. The decision highlights growing skepticism about timing among tech firms in a sector marked by rapid innovation but fluctuating investor appetite.

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