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Big Tech stocks brace for earnings week as Microsoft jumps and Nvidia firms on China chip signal

Big Tech stocks brace for earnings week as Microsoft jumps and Nvidia firms on China chip signal

Microsoft rose 3.3% to $465.95 Friday, leading gains among Big Tech as Nvidia added 1.5% and Amazon 2.1%, while Intel tumbled 17% on a weak forecast. The Nasdaq Composite ended slightly higher; the S&P 500 was flat and the Dow dropped 0.6%. Markets now await earnings from Microsoft, Meta, Tesla, and Apple, plus a Federal Reserve decision next week.
24 January 2026
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Big Tech’s data-center power bill fight: Warren presses Google as PJM auction plans grow

Big Tech’s data-center power bill fight: Warren presses Google as PJM auction plans grow

Senators led by Elizabeth Warren said Big Tech firms pledged to pay more for data-center electricity but withheld key details on rates and contracts. Trump called on companies to “pay their own way” as PJM weighs an emergency auction for new power supply. FERC signaled it is ready to act quickly on related filings. Google and Microsoft said they cover their own infrastructure costs but cited confidentiality concerns.
24 January 2026
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AI stocks climb: Alibaba jumps on chip-IPO report, Arm rallies as Intel earnings loom

AI stocks climb: Alibaba jumps on chip-IPO report, Arm rallies as Intel earnings loom

Alibaba shares rose 5.9% after reports it will spin off its T-Head AI chip unit for a separate listing. Arm gained 5.4% following an analyst upgrade, while Nvidia edged up 0.9%. Intel slipped 0.2% ahead of its earnings report, with investors watching data-center demand and company guidance. A U.S. House panel advanced a bill that could restrict AI chip exports to China.
22 January 2026
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AI stocks today: Intel earnings, Nvidia export vote and rising memory prices in focus

AI stocks today: Intel earnings, Nvidia export vote and rising memory prices in focus

Intel jumped 11.7% to $54.25 Wednesday, leading gains among AI chipmakers ahead of its quarterly report; Nvidia rose 3%, AMD 7.6%, and Micron 6.6%. Compal warned memory costs could reach up to 40% of PC component prices due to surging demand. The U.S. House advanced a bill to tighten AI chip exports, targeting Nvidia’s Blackwell chips. The S&P 500 rose 1.16% after Trump’s Greenland deal and tariff pause.
22 January 2026
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Microsoft CEO Nadella warns AI could become a bubble — and lose “social permission” over energy

Microsoft CEO Nadella warns AI could become a bubble — and lose “social permission” over energy

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warned at Davos that AI could become a bubble if its benefits stay limited to major tech firms and wealthy countries. He tied AI growth to rising energy costs and the need for broader economic impact. Microsoft shares fell 2.3% to $443.89 after his remarks. Nadella said AI’s future depends on expanding beyond cloud giants and overcoming power constraints.
21 January 2026
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Mastercard stock slips in regular trading as AI checkout push meets rate-cap jitters

Mastercard stock slips in regular trading as AI checkout push meets rate-cap jitters

Mastercard shares fell 1.4% to $531.73 by midday Tuesday, with Visa and American Express also down, as investors awaited clarity on U.S. credit-card policy. The company announced new partnerships with Google and Microsoft to develop AI-powered checkout standards. Markets remained cautious ahead of Mastercard’s January 29 earnings report.
20 January 2026
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Nvidia stock slides as Trump tariff threats hit AI stocks; Microsoft, Broadcom fall

Nvidia stock slides as Trump tariff threats hit AI stocks; Microsoft, Broadcom fall

Nvidia dropped 3.4% to $179.83, dragging AI stocks lower as U.S. markets fell on tariff threats from President Trump over Greenland. The Nasdaq lost 1.6% and S&P 500 slid 1.3% in early trading. Morgan Stanley downgraded IT hardware, citing weak demand and high costs. Microsoft, Broadcom, and Palantir also declined, while AMD rose 1.3%.
20 January 2026
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AI stocks wobble before the bell as Trump’s Greenland tariff threat rattles markets

AI stocks wobble before the bell as Trump’s Greenland tariff threat rattles markets

U.S. AI stocks were mixed premarket Tuesday as futures hit one-month lows after President Trump threatened new tariffs on Europe over Greenland. Nvidia slipped 0.5%, Alphabet fell 0.9%, while Super Micro surged 11%. The IMF forecast 3.3% global growth in 2026 but warned of trade risks. Nvidia faced scrutiny over China export rules, and OpenAI reported annualized revenue topping $20 billion.
20 January 2026
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Russell 2000 Hits Record as Small Caps Beat Big Tech — Why Wall Street Watches the First 10 Trading Days

Russell 2000 Hits Record as Small Caps Beat Big Tech — Why Wall Street Watches the First 10 Trading Days

The Russell 2000 hit a record close Jan. 16, outpacing the S&P 500 for 11 straight sessions and rising about 7.9% in 2026. Money has shifted out of big-tech ETFs, with the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF down 1.6% in January, while the Invesco Equal Weight S&P 500 ETF gained 3.9%. Basic materials lead U.S. sectors, up 9.05% this year, as tech slipped 0.40%.
20 January 2026
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Alphabet stock slips before the open as Greenland tariff threat rattles big tech

Alphabet stock slips before the open as Greenland tariff threat rattles big tech

Alphabet Class A shares fell 0.9% to about $330 in premarket trading Tuesday after new U.S. tariff threats against Europe and Greenland. The move followed a U.S. market holiday and hit tech stocks listed in Europe. Traders cited uncertainty ahead of policy signals from Davos and Alphabet’s Feb. 4 earnings report. Currency markets showed increased volatility on tariff concerns.
20 January 2026
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Tech stocks slide on Trump tariff threat: Nvidia, Microsoft, Alphabet drop as Nasdaq futures signal a weak reopen

Tech stocks slide on Trump tariff threat: Nvidia, Microsoft, Alphabet drop as Nasdaq futures signal a weak reopen

Alphabet shares in Frankfurt fell 2.4% and Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 1.25% after President Trump threatened new tariffs on European goods over Greenland. Nvidia and Microsoft each lost 2.2% in European trading. Gold surged to $4,689 an ounce. U.S. markets remained closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
19 January 2026
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Communication Services Stocks Face Tariff Shock as Netflix Earnings Near

Communication Services Stocks Face Tariff Shock as Netflix Earnings Near

U.S. communication services stocks fell Tuesday after President Trump threatened new tariffs, with XLC closing Friday down 0.9% at $115.17. Disney dropped 1.9%, T-Mobile slid 2.3%, and Alphabet slipped 0.9%. Netflix reports earnings Tuesday, Meta on Jan. 28, and Alphabet on Feb. 4. European leaders plan an emergency summit Thursday to consider a response to the U.S. tariff threat.
19 January 2026
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Cloud computing stocks face Tuesday test after Trump tariff threat rattles big tech

Cloud computing stocks face Tuesday test after Trump tariff threat rattles big tech

Cloud-focused ETFs fell Friday, with CLOU down 1.34% to $21.34, WCLD off 2.05%, and SKYY losing 0.9%, after U.S. tariff threats and declines in European tech stocks. Nasdaq 100 futures dropped as U.S. markets stayed closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Microsoft reports earnings Jan. 28, Alphabet on Feb. 4. Investors await updates on cloud demand and spending.
19 January 2026
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US stock futures slip as Trump tariff threat hits Nvidia, Alphabet before Tuesday open

US stock futures slip as Trump tariff threat hits Nvidia, Alphabet before Tuesday open

Shares of Alphabet fell 2.4% in Frankfurt Monday, with Nvidia and Microsoft down 2.2%, as Nasdaq 100 futures slipped 1.25%. The declines followed President Trump’s threat to expand tariffs on Europe over Greenland. U.S. markets were closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. A Supreme Court ruling on tariffs could come as soon as Tuesday.
19 January 2026
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Walmart stock pauses on MLK Day — what could move WMT when markets reopen

Walmart stock pauses on MLK Day — what could move WMT when markets reopen

Walmart shares closed Friday up 0.42% at $119.70, near record highs, ahead of its addition to the Nasdaq-100 on Tuesday. Index funds are set to rebalance as Walmart replaces AstraZeneca, which could trigger volatile trading at the open. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Leadership changes at Walmart take effect Feb. 1, with an earnings report due Feb. 19.
19 January 2026
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SpaceX IPO vs OpenAI IPO in 2026: After ChatGPT ads and Musk’s lawsuit, which listing looks cleaner?

SpaceX IPO vs OpenAI IPO in 2026: After ChatGPT ads and Musk’s lawsuit, which listing looks cleaner?

Elon Musk is seeking up to $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft in court, raising uncertainty over a potential OpenAI IPO. OpenAI plans to test ads in ChatGPT for some U.S. users. Starlink faces major security threats in Iran as SpaceX is promoted as a possible IPO candidate. U.S. markets closed nearly flat ahead of the holiday weekend.
19 January 2026
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Utilities stocks: XLU slips as Treasury yields climb — PJM price caps, rate cases in focus

Utilities stocks: XLU slips as Treasury yields climb — PJM price caps, rate cases in focus

U.S. utility stocks fell Friday, pulling the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) down 0.5%, though the ETF still rose about 2% for the week. The 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 4.24%. The White House urged PJM Interconnection to hold an emergency power auction and cap prices amid surging data center demand. Avista filed for a four-year rate increase in Washington, seeking a 13.9% electric and 4.7% gas hike.
18 January 2026
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Netflix-Warner deal drama sets up big week for Communication Services stocks as XLC ETF slips

Netflix-Warner deal drama sets up big week for Communication Services stocks as XLC ETF slips

The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC) fell 0.9% to $115.17 Friday, pressured by declines in Alphabet and Disney. U.S. markets will close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, reopening Tuesday. Investors await Netflix’s earnings and updates on Warner Bros deals next week. Frontier’s merger with Verizon is set to complete Jan. 20, with Frontier shares halted after Friday’s session.
18 January 2026
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  • Symbotic (SYM) Valuation Shows Mixed Signals Amid Strong Backlog and Cash Flow Models
    April 17, 2026, 4:47 AM EDT. Symbotic (SYM) shares hover near $60.56 after a strong 197% total return over the past year and 19.9% revenue growth. The company boasts a record $22.4 billion backlog, reflecting robust demand for its warehouse automation systems amid rising e-commerce adoption. Analysts' valuation models diverge: a narrative-based fair value of $64.05 suggests the stock is 5.4% undervalued, relying on rapid backlog conversion and margin expansion. In contrast, a discounted cash flow (DCF) model values shares at $47.64, signaling overvaluation based on cash flow projections. This valuation split highlights uncertain assumptions about Symbotic's ability to translate its backlog into sustainable cash earnings, with risks including customer concentration and contract delays.

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17 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 17, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 17, 2026, 4:47 AM EDT Symbotic (SYM) Valuation Shows Mixed Signals Amid Strong Backlog and Cash Flow Models April 17, 2026, 4:47 AM EDT. Symbotic (SYM) shares hover near $60.56 after a strong 197% total return over the past year and 19.9% revenue growth. The company boasts a record $22.4 billion backlog, reflecting robust demand for its warehouse automation systems amid rising e-commerce adoption. Analysts' valuation models diverge: a narrative-based fair value of $64.05 suggests the stock is 5.4% undervalued, relying on rapid backlog conversion and margin expansion. In contrast,
Hims & Hers Health Stock Jumps as FDA Reconsiders Peptide Restrictions

Hims & Hers Health Stock Jumps as FDA Reconsiders Peptide Restrictions

16 April 2026
Hims & Hers Health shares rose to $26.65 Thursday after the FDA said it would reconsider restrictions on several peptides, removing 12 from a high-risk list and scheduling a July review of seven more. The move follows Hims’ March decision to stop advertising compounded GLP-1 drugs and expand branded offerings through Novo Nordisk. The company acquired a California peptide facility last year to bolster supply.
NuScale Power Stock Whipsaws After U.S. Opens Door to Nuclear Loans, Space Reactor Push

NuScale Power Stock Whipsaws After U.S. Opens Door to Nuclear Loans, Space Reactor Push

16 April 2026
NuScale Power shares jumped to $13.23 before falling back to $11.52 Thursday after the White House ordered NASA to start a space-reactor program and Energy Secretary Chris Wright said initial U.S. reactors would likely get federal loans. NuScale remains the only U.S. firm with an approved small modular reactor design but has yet to secure firm orders or financing.
SoFi Technologies Stock Rises as FedNow Instant Transfers Set Up April 29 Earnings Test

SoFi Technologies Stock Rises as FedNow Instant Transfers Set Up April 29 Earnings Test

16 April 2026
SoFi Technologies shares rose 1.5% Thursday after launching instant bank transfers via its Galileo platform, allowing money to move between SoFi and outside banks in seconds. The stock traded near $19.08 in New York. Investors await first-quarter results April 29, with SoFi guiding to $1.04 billion in adjusted net revenue and 12 cents per share in adjusted earnings.
D-Wave Quantum Stock Jumps Again as Nvidia’s Ising Launch Reignites Quantum Rally

D-Wave Quantum Stock Jumps Again as Nvidia’s Ising Launch Reignites Quantum Rally

16 April 2026
D-Wave Quantum shares climbed about 5% Thursday, extending a 22.6% surge after Nvidia launched Ising, a new AI model family for quantum computing. D-Wave traded at $21.81, up from last year’s lows, and reported 2025 revenue of $24.6 million with first-quarter 2026 bookings topping $32.8 million. The company completed its $250 million Quantum Circuits acquisition in January. Market cap stood near $8.4 billion.
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