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NASDAQ:GOOGL 12 January 2026 - 18 January 2026

AI stocks head into MLK Day break mixed: Nvidia and Intel slip as AMD, Broadcom firm

AI stocks head into MLK Day break mixed: Nvidia and Intel slip as AMD, Broadcom firm

AMD rose 1.7% and Broadcom gained 2.6% Friday, while Nvidia slipped 0.5% and Intel dropped 2.8% as U.S. chip and software stocks tied to AI closed mixed before the holiday weekend. The Dow fell 0.17%, S&P 500 dipped 0.06%, and the Nasdaq lost 0.06%. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Traders are watching Tuesday’s reopen for possible volatility after options expiration.
18 January 2026
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Amazon’s Europe-only AWS cloud launch puts cloud computing stocks in focus before Tuesday’s open

Amazon’s Europe-only AWS cloud launch puts cloud computing stocks in focus before Tuesday’s open

Amazon’s AWS launched a Europe-based “sovereign cloud” service, pledging over 7.8 billion euros in Germany. Cloud software ETFs lagged megacaps Friday as Treasury yields rose and Wall Street closed flat. Salesforce and ServiceNow shares fell sharply, while Microsoft and Amazon edged higher. U.S. markets close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with investors awaiting Microsoft’s Jan. 28 earnings.
17 January 2026
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Communication Services stocks slide into long weekend: Netflix earnings, Google court fight in focus

Communication Services stocks slide into long weekend: Netflix earnings, Google court fight in focus

The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF fell 0.9% Friday to $115.17, capping a fifth straight daily decline. Alphabet slipped 0.9%, Disney dropped 1.9%, and T-Mobile fell 2.3%. Netflix will report quarterly results Tuesday, with attention on its pursuit of Warner Bros Discovery’s assets. Google asked a federal judge to delay an order requiring it to share data with rivals during its appeal.
17 January 2026
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Salesforce stock drops after-hours as AI-agent scare hangs over new Davos, Google moves

Salesforce stock drops after-hours as AI-agent scare hangs over new Davos, Google moves

Salesforce shares dropped 2.5% to $233.53 in after-hours trading Thursday amid renewed fears that autonomous AI tools could disrupt workplace software. The company announced the World Economic Forum will use its Agentforce 360-powered concierge app at Davos and unveiled new AI agent features for Slack and Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol. Investors remain wary despite recent product launches.
16 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

Walmart shares fell about 1% to $119.17 Wednesday morning, reversing earlier gains after a recent rally. The stock is set to join the Nasdaq-100 on Jan. 20, with investors watching upcoming index rebalancing and Walmart’s Feb. 19 earnings report. Walmart also announced new AI shopping features with Google and plans to expand drone delivery to 150 stores in 2026.
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

Walmart shares rose about 2% in after-hours trading Tuesday, closing near $120.36. The company will join the Nasdaq-100 index on Jan. 20, prompting index funds to buy shares. Walmart recently expanded its partnership with Google Gemini and Wing drones to boost its tech profile. The stock outperformed broader U.S. markets, which slipped amid financial sector weakness.
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

Apple shares slipped 0.25% to $259.61 after hours Tuesday following the announcement of “Apple Creator Studio,” a $12.99/month creative software bundle launching Jan. 28. The rollout comes as investors weigh Apple’s new AI partnership with Google’s Gemini and await the company’s earnings report on Jan. 29.
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

Walmart shares rose 1.3% to $119.54 Tuesday as traders positioned ahead of its Jan. 20 entry into the Nasdaq-100, replacing AstraZeneca. The company announced a Google Gemini shopping partnership and an expanded drone delivery program with Wing. John Furner will become CEO on Feb. 1, succeeding Doug McMillon. Houston drone deliveries begin Jan. 15.
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

Alphabet’s market value briefly reached $4 trillion Monday after announcing a multi-year AI deal with Apple to integrate Google’s Gemini models into Siri. Shares hit a record $334.04 before retreating. Google Cloud revenue rose 34% in Q3, while chip rental deals and ad sales fueled further growth. Alphabet overtook Apple in market cap last week for the first time since 2019.
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

Kaiser Permanente began mailing settlement notices this week after a federal court approved a proposed $46 million deal over alleged patient data leaks. Eligible users in nine states and D.C. who accessed logged-in Kaiser sites or apps between November 2017 and May 2024 can file claims by March 12, 2026. Estimated payouts range from $20 to $40 per person. A final approval hearing is set for May 7 in San Francisco.
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

Alphabet’s market cap briefly surpassed $4 trillion Monday after Apple announced plans to use Google’s Gemini AI in upcoming products. Shares hit a record $334.04 before retreating. The move cements Alphabet as the fourth U.S. company to reach the milestone, joining Nvidia, Microsoft, and Apple. Investors and economists flagged growing market concentration and policy risks amid the AI-driven rally.
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

Alphabet shares rose about 1% and Walmart gained about 3% in premarket trading after announcing shoppers can buy Walmart and Sam’s Club items inside Google’s Gemini app. Google is launching the Universal Commerce Protocol to connect retailers to AI-powered checkout. The rollout begins in the U.S., with international expansion planned. Retailers will remain the seller of record for purchases made through the platform.
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

Nvidia clarified Tuesday that Chinese buyers of its H200 AI chips aren’t required to pay upfront, following reports of stricter payment terms. Nvidia shares edged up 0.03% premarket, while AMD, Broadcom, and TSM each gained over 2%. The company and Eli Lilly announced a $1 billion joint AI drug discovery lab near San Francisco. Traders awaited the U.S. inflation report, expected at 8:30 a.m. ET.
13 January 2026
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Home Depot stock flat after-hours as Google Cloud “agentic AI” rollout lands ahead of CPI

Home Depot stock flat after-hours as Google Cloud “agentic AI” rollout lands ahead of CPI

Home Depot shares were little changed after hours Monday at $374.94 following the company’s announcement with Google Cloud of new “agentic AI” tools for shopping and pro customers. The retailer is expanding its Magic Apron assistant and testing in-store AI features, while traders await Tuesday’s U.S. inflation data for the next market catalyst.
13 January 2026
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Apple Picks Google Gemini for Siri — and Alphabet Stock Flirts With $4 Trillion

Apple Picks Google Gemini for Siri — and Alphabet Stock Flirts With $4 Trillion

Alphabet shares rose 0.4% to $329.74 Monday after Apple agreed to integrate Google’s Gemini AI into a redesigned Siri under a multi-year deal. Alphabet’s market value briefly topped $4 trillion, reaching a record high above $334 before pulling back. Apple shares gained 0.6% to $260.95. The move deepens Google’s presence in Apple devices as both firms face regulatory scrutiny.
12 January 2026
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  • CRCL Stock Dips on $280M Crypto Hack Lawsuit Impact
    April 17, 2026, 6:02 AM EDT. Circle Internet Group (CRCL) shares slipped about 1% in premarket trading following news of a class action lawsuit tied to a $280 million crypto hack. The April 1 Drift Protocol exploit on the Solana blockchain involved attackers using Circle's infrastructure to move stolen USDC stablecoin funds, prompting allegations Circle failed to freeze assets despite having the capability. The lawsuit claims Circle's cross-chain transfer system facilitated over 100 illicit transactions between Solana and Ethereum. Drift Protocol's total locked value plunged from $550 million to under $250 million post-attack, and the DRIFT token fell over 40%. Investors are cautious amid potential financial and reputational risks for Circle, with broader regulatory scrutiny likely in the stablecoin sector.

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Gold Price Today Near $4,784 as Weaker Dollar Keeps Bullion on Track for Fourth Weekly Gain

Gold Price Today Near $4,784 as Weaker Dollar Keeps Bullion on Track for Fourth Weekly Gain

17 April 2026
Gold hovered near $4,784 an ounce Friday, set for a fourth weekly gain despite easing 0.1% by 0815 GMT. A 10-day Lebanon-Israel ceasefire and possible U.S.-Iran talks kept investors watching for diplomatic progress. Indian gold imports stalled as banks await new government authorization, leaving over 5 tons stuck at customs. Spot silver rose 0.7% to $78.97, platinum held steady, and palladium slipped 0.1%.
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slips as Oil Cushions London Shares, Workspace Tumbles

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slips as Oil Cushions London Shares, Workspace Tumbles

17 April 2026
London’s FTSE 100 fell 0.18% to 10,570.49 on Friday, trailing gains in Paris and Frankfurt as investors grew cautious ahead of Iran conflict talks. Workspace shares plunged 14% after warning of lower 2027 profits. Tesco, easyJet, and Dunelm flagged pressure from the conflict and consumer pullback. Brent crude hovered near $98, supporting oil stocks but keeping broader sentiment fragile.
US Stock Market Before Open Today: S&P 500 Futures Hold Near Records as Oil Falls and Netflix Slumps

US Stock Market Before Open Today: S&P 500 Futures Hold Near Records as Oil Falls and Netflix Slumps

17 April 2026
U.S. stock futures were steady early Friday, with the S&P 500 near record highs as oil fell below $100 on hopes for renewed U.S.-Iran talks. Netflix shares dropped after weak guidance and news that chairman Reed Hastings will not seek re-election. The Nasdaq closed at a record for a 12th straight session Thursday. Treasury yields held near 4.32% as markets bet the Federal Reserve will stay on hold this year.
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