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NASDAQ:ATVI News 23 September 2025 - 16 January 2026

Microsoft stock slips as Italy probes Activision game sales and Swiss watchdog eyes Microsoft 365 fees

Microsoft stock slips as Italy probes Activision game sales and Swiss watchdog eyes Microsoft 365 fees

New York, January 16, 2026, 09:37 EST — Regular session Microsoft Corp shares slipped Friday after Italy’s competition authority launched probes into sales practices at its Activision Blizzard division, piling on fresh regulatory pressure in Europe. Early trading saw shares dip roughly 0.6% to $456.66. (Reuters) The timing couldn’t be more awkward. The probes come as Microsoft gears up to report quarterly results later this month, with investors focused on Azure growth, Copilot adoption, and the costs tied to AI data centers. (Source) There’s also a tape issue at play. Investors have been shifting away from last year’s mega-cap tech
16 January 2026
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Activision Blizzard vs. EA: Which Gaming Giant Levels Up Your Portfolio in 2025?

Activision Blizzard vs. EA: Which Gaming Giant Levels Up Your Portfolio in 2025?

Bottom Line: Play or Pass? From an investment standpoint, Activision Blizzard (ATVI) delivered a win for its shareholders through Microsoft’s buyout – crystallizing the value of its powerhouse franchises in one stroke. Going forward, exposure to Activision’s performance is essentially through Microsoft (MSFT) stock, as the gaming division’s results fold into that tech titan’s broader business. Electronic Arts (EA), meanwhile, offers a pure-play opportunity in interactive entertainment with a diverse portfolio and reliable cash generation. EA’s 2025 momentum – record-high stock prices, strong game launches, and ongoing efficiencies – reflects its solid positioning. However, its valuation now prices in a
23 September 2025
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Stock Market Today

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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