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NASDAQ:GOOGL News 13 January 2026 - 15 January 2026

Reddit stock tumbles as RBC ad checks hit RDDT; investors pivot to earnings

Reddit stock tumbles as RBC ad checks hit RDDT; investors pivot to earnings

New York, January 15, 2026, 14:23 EST — Regular session Shares of Reddit Inc (RDDT) slid Thursday after a report from RBC Capital Markets. Unlike upbeat ad-agency checks on Meta Platforms and Alphabet’s Google, feedback on Reddit was “more mixed,” said analyst Brad Erickson. He described responses as “challenging,” pointing to low CPMs—cost per 1,000 ad impressions—that often didn’t convert well for smaller brands. Several marketers favored growing an organic audience instead of relying on paid ads, finding better ROI that way. The stock dropped 9.3% to $229.01 in afternoon trading, after hitting a high of $254.38 on volume around
15 January 2026
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Apple stock drifts lower after tech slide, with Gemini-Siri deal and earnings in focus

Apple stock drifts lower after tech slide, with Gemini-Siri deal and earnings in focus

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 16:05 EST — After-hours Apple shares dipped Wednesday amid another wave of selling in megacap tech stocks, pushing investors to reconsider the stock’s high valuation ahead of a crucial earnings report and significant AI-related expectations. Apple slipped $1.18, around 0.5%, to $259.87. Shares fluctuated from $256.91 up to $261.72, putting its market cap near $3.0 trillion. Why it matters now: Traders are stepping back from the top tech stocks after a solid rally, shifting focus as economic reports and initial big-bank earnings steer money into defensive plays. Apple often follows this broader trend, even if
14 January 2026
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Walmart stock slips as Nasdaq-100 debut nears and Google Gemini shopping deal draws focus

Walmart stock slips as Nasdaq-100 debut nears and Google Gemini shopping deal draws focus

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 11:01 a.m. EST — Regular session Walmart Inc shares dipped on Wednesday, retreating from earlier gains as U.S. stocks pulled back. The retailer’s shares fell roughly 1% to $119.17 in morning trading, with investors eyeing a packed lineup of upcoming catalysts. Why it matters now: Walmart will enter the Nasdaq-100 on Jan. 20, prompting passive index funds to buy shares to keep up with their benchmarks. The stock surged 3% Monday following the announcement. Its recent switch to listing on Nasdaq has smoothed the path for this shift in investor flows. (Reuters) Walmart is ramping
14 January 2026
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Walmart stock pops after hours as Nasdaq-100 add looms and Google Gemini deal keeps traders watching

Walmart stock pops after hours as Nasdaq-100 add looms and Google Gemini deal keeps traders watching

New York, January 13, 2026, 6:07 PM (EST) — After-hours Walmart’s stock climbed roughly 2% in after-hours on Tuesday, settling near $120.36. This shift is significant since Walmart is set to join the Nasdaq-100 on Jan. 20, landing it in a popular benchmark tracked by numerous index funds and ETFs. When a stock is added, these passive funds usually need to buy shares to keep up with the index, regardless of any changes in the company’s fundamentals. (Investopedia) Walmart climbed roughly 3% on Monday, with investors gearing up for the upcoming reshuffle. Reuters noted the move might trigger billions in
14 January 2026
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Apple stock slips after-hours as Creator Studio launch and Google Gemini tie-up reset the AI pitch

Apple stock slips after-hours as Creator Studio launch and Google Gemini tie-up reset the AI pitch

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 4:04 PM EST — After-hours Apple (AAPL.O) shares dipped Tuesday following the launch of “Apple Creator Studio,” a new subscription bundle that combines creative software with fresh AI features across its apps. The move marks a ramp-up in the company’s push into paid services. (Reuters) The stock last dipped 0.25% to $259.61, moving within a range of $258.23 to $261.77 throughout the session. Why it matters now: Apple’s growth has increasingly relied on recurring revenue amid slowing hardware sales, while investors push for tangible AI-driven upgrades that boost actual sales, not just generate buzz. The
13 January 2026
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Walmart stock rises as Nasdaq-100 countdown meets Google Gemini shopping plan and Wing drones

Walmart stock rises as Nasdaq-100 countdown meets Google Gemini shopping plan and Wing drones

NEW YORK, Jan 13, 2026, 10:46 EST — Regular session Walmart Inc (WMT) shares gained 1.3%, hitting $119.54 in mid-morning trading Tuesday. The stock had closed at $117.97 the day before, opened today at $117.81, and climbed to a session high of $119.69. Walmart remains in the spotlight as buying ramps up ahead of its Jan. 20 inclusion in the Nasdaq-100, part of a reshuffle that will see AstraZeneca dropped, Nasdaq confirmed. U.S. markets will be closed on Jan. 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. (GlobeNewswire) Index moves can trigger short-term shifts since large funds tracking the Nasdaq-100 need
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

New York, January 13, 2026, 10:14 EST Alphabet Inc briefly touched a $4 trillion market cap on Monday, joining the ranks of mega-cap tech giants hitting that benchmark as investors rallied behind its expanded AI efforts. This move is key because Alphabet has long battled a straightforward perception issue: it helped kickstart the AI era but watched others steal the limelight. Partnering with Apple now embeds Google’s Gemini models into a device network that’s in countless pockets, every day. Alphabet’s class A shares jumped up to 1.7% early on, hitting a record $334.04, but later pared those gains. Market capitalization,
13 January 2026
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Apple stock today: Creator Studio debut and Gemini Siri deal keep AAPL in play ahead of earnings

Apple stock today: Creator Studio debut and Gemini Siri deal keep AAPL in play ahead of earnings

New York, January 13, 2026, 09:53 EST — Regular session Apple Inc shares edged down in early Tuesday trading following the launch of “Apple Creator Studio,” a new subscription package targeting creators with AI-enhanced tools across its apps. The stock slipped roughly 0.1% to $260.05, after finishing Monday at $260.25. (Reuters) Timing is crucial for Apple investors. The company aims to prove that fresh software features and subscription services can sustain revenue growth despite fluctuating hardware demand. The news arrives as the market zeroes in on Apple’s AI ambitions. Some investors have been holding out for a clearer payoff from
13 January 2026
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Kaiser’s $46 million privacy settlement is live — here’s how to file a claim before March 12

Kaiser’s $46 million privacy settlement is live — here’s how to file a claim before March 12

San Francisco, January 13, 2026, 04:18 PST Kaiser Permanente started sending settlement notices this week after a federal court gave the green light to a $46 million class action settlement. The case involves alleged patient data leaks linked to its websites and mobile apps. Members eligible for compensation must submit claims by March 12 to qualify for a payout, the notice says. https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/kaiser-permanante-settlement-file-claim-46-million-privacy-patient-data/ The timing is crucial as healthcare groups face lawsuits over “tracking pixels” and similar tech — tiny snippets of code designed to monitor site traffic and target ads. Patients claim these tools secretly shared their data with
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

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 07:11 EST Alphabet (GOOGL.O) briefly hit a $4 trillion market cap on Monday following news that Apple’s (AAPL.O) upcoming AI models will use Google’s Gemini, cementing a multi-year partnership. Class A shares climbed as much as 1.7% to an all-time high of $334.04 before easing back, fueled by optimism around Google Cloud’s growth: revenue surged 34% in Q3, with backlog hitting $155 billion. Phil Blancato, CEO of Ladenburg Thalmann Asset Management, described Alphabet as “the one name that has surprised us all” within Wall Street’s “Magnificent Seven” — a nickname for seven mega-cap tech giants.
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

NEW YORK, Jan 13, 2026, 06:30 EST Alphabet (GOOGL) shares rose about 1% in premarket trading on Tuesday and Walmart (WMT) gained about 3% after the companies outlined plans to let shoppers buy Walmart and Sam’s Club items without leaving Google’s Gemini app. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/11/walmart-partners-with-google-gemini-on-shopping-tool.html (Walmart News & Leadership) The timing is the point. Big tech and big retailers are trying to turn chat into a checkout lane, part of what the industry calls “agentic commerce” — AI that can take multi-step tasks, like building a cart and paying, after a user prompts it. (The Verge) Google’s move also lands on
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

NEW YORK, Jan 13, 2026, 06:41 (EST) — Premarket AI shares showed a mixed picture in early trading Tuesday as Nvidia clarified its payment terms for the H200 AI chips. The company said Chinese buyers aren’t required to pay upfront and emphasized it won’t charge for products not delivered. Nvidia (NVDA) edged up 0.03% to $184.94. (Reuters) This matters because China policy risk has long been a red flag for Nvidia bulls: a single tweak in approval rules can freeze a backlog into stranded capital. Reuters reported on Jan. 8 that Nvidia requested some Chinese buyers to pay in full
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Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

7 February 2026
Meta shares dropped 1.3% to $661.46 on Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $135 billion, raising investor concerns over cash flow. Meta reported Q4 revenue of $59.89 billion, up 24% year-over-year, with ad impressions rising 18%. Analysts remain divided on whether AI-driven ad gains can offset the steep spending ramp.
IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

7 February 2026
IAG shares rose 4.33% to 438.50 pence Friday, near their 52-week high, ahead of full-year results due later this month. The company reported 162,073,135 treasury shares and total voting rights of 4,565,128,012. Brent crude fell 2.2% Thursday to $67.93 a barrel. South Europe Ground Services logged 712,340 operations in 2025 and seeks approval to operate in Portugal.
Binance scoops up 3,600 more Bitcoin for SAFU as BTC whipsaws after brutal selloff

Binance scoops up 3,600 more Bitcoin for SAFU as BTC whipsaws after brutal selloff

7 February 2026
Binance bought 3,600 bitcoin for its Secure Asset Fund, bringing its holdings to 6,230 BTC after bitcoin rebounded above $70,000 following a sharp drop. The broader crypto market lost about $2 trillion since October, with $1 billion in leveraged bitcoin positions liquidated in 24 hours. Strategy reported a wider Q4 loss as bitcoin fell. Gemini will cut up to 200 jobs and exit the UK, EU, and Australia.
Halma share price: Friday’s lift sets up what investors watch next week

Halma share price: Friday’s lift sets up what investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Halma shares closed up 0.7% at 3,548 pence on Friday, valuing the group at about £13.4 billion. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% in a split vote, keeping rate-cut speculation in focus. Halma’s next trading update is set for March 12. The FTSE 100 ended the week up 0.6%, lifted by bank stocks.
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