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NASDAQ:INTC News 17 January 2026 - 18 January 2026

Data center stocks in focus after White House power-auction push; Super Micro jumps, Nvidia slips

Data center stocks in focus after White House power-auction push; Super Micro jumps, Nvidia slips

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 12:59 EST — Market closed. The White House’s push for an “emergency” auction on the largest U.S. power grid is shining a harsher spotlight on data center stocks: power is becoming both political and costly. Shares tied to data centers wrapped up Friday on a mixed note but saw heavy trading, as AI server and electrical equipment stocks pushed higher ahead of the long weekend. The timing is key. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, giving investors an extra two days to weigh how new rules on power
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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

New York, January 18, 2026, 12:33 EST — The market has closed. U.S. chip and software stocks tied to AI closed Friday on a mixed note ahead of the long holiday weekend. Advanced Micro Devices and Broadcom posted gains, with AMD up 1.7% at $231.83 and Broadcom climbing 2.6% to $351.71. Meanwhile, Nvidia slipped 0.5% to $186.23, and Intel dropped 2.8% to $46.96. On the software side, Palantir slid 3.4%, Alphabet dipped 0.9%, and Microsoft edged up 0.7%. U.S. stock and bond markets are closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with trading restarting Tuesday. The break
18 January 2026
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Semiconductor stocks: Nvidia, AMD and Intel in focus as Trump’s AI-chip tariff meets a long-weekend pause

Semiconductor stocks: Nvidia, AMD and Intel in focus as Trump’s AI-chip tariff meets a long-weekend pause

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 12:36 PM EST — Market closed. U.S. semiconductor shares head into the new week following a 1.15% gain in the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (.SOX) on Friday, closing at 7,927.41. That late-week uptick managed to stick through the long weekend. (Nasdaq Global Index Watch) Chip stocks have driven gains so far in 2026, boosted by a spike in memory companies linked to AI demand. The iShares Semiconductor ETF climbed 2.1% on Friday and has jumped almost 12% year-to-date, according to a Reuters report. (Kitco) Trade policy has become a major cloud over the market. President Donald
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Trump’s Greenland tariff threat sets up a tense week for global stocks

Trump’s Greenland tariff threat sets up a tense week for global stocks

London, January 18, 2026, 17:03 GMT — The market has closed. Global stock markets are bracing for volatility this week after President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on eight European countries if the U.S. isn’t allowed to buy Greenland. He announced a 10% import tariff starting Feb. 1, set to jump to 25% on June 1 unless a deal is struck. The tariffs would hit Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland, and Britain. (Reuters) Major equity benchmarks remain near their highs, with investors relying heavily on earnings to back current valuations. That leaves little margin for error. Tariffs
18 January 2026
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Intel stock price dips before Jan. 22 earnings as options flag a big INTC move

Intel stock price dips before Jan. 22 earnings as options flag a big INTC move

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 05:21 EST — Market closed. Intel Corp (INTC) shares closed Friday down 2.8% at $46.96, with trading volume exceeding 127 million shares. Investors pulled back ahead of the long weekend and the company’s upcoming quarterly report. U.S. markets remain shut Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, pushing the next opportunity to adjust portfolios to Tuesday. “Most investors will take that as a win,” said Anthony Saglimbene, chief market strategist at Ameriprise Financial, following a week when Wall Street ended largely flat. (Reuters) Intel plans to release its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings
18 January 2026
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Tower Semiconductor stock jumps nearly 5% as chip names firm — what to watch for TSEM next week

Tower Semiconductor stock jumps nearly 5% as chip names firm — what to watch for TSEM next week

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 8:46 PM EST — Market closed Tower Semiconductor Ltd shares climbed 4.7% on Friday, closing at $129.83 and sending the Israel-based contract chipmaker into the long weekend on a strong note. After-hours trading saw the stock tick up further to $131.13. (Yahoo Finance) This shift is crucial as semiconductors are once again driving the market, with investors flocking to plays linked to data centers and AI hardware. Tower rides that wave, despite not producing the most cutting-edge logic chips. U.S. markets are closed Monday, setting up Tuesday’s open as the first real test to see
18 January 2026
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Supreme Court Fed showdown, Davos and China GDP: what to watch in global markets next week

Supreme Court Fed showdown, Davos and China GDP: what to watch in global markets next week

LONDON, Jan 18, 2026, 00:33 GMT As the week begins, investors are zeroing in on a U.S. Supreme Court case that might reshape the Federal Reserve’s independence. Not far behind on the radar: Davos, China’s growth figures, and a Bank of Japan decision. Stocks wrapped up Friday with slight weekly declines, while the dollar hovered near a six-week peak as traders speculated on whether Trump would keep economic adviser Kevin Hassett in his current job or reassign him to the Fed. The S&P 500 finished at 6,940.01, and the 10-year Treasury yield climbed 6.7 basis points to 4.227%. Brent crude
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Intel stock slides into holiday week as Jefferies lifts target, earnings near

Intel stock slides into holiday week as Jefferies lifts target, earnings near

NEW YORK, Jan 17, 2026, 17:43 ET — The market has closed for the day. Intel (INTC.O) shares ended Friday down 2.8%, closing at $46.96 after fluctuating between $50.15 and $46.73 during the day. Intel’s recent retreat follows a strong run earlier this year. The stock has climbed 31% in 2026, building on an 84% surge last year, Bloomberg noted. With earnings coming up next week, expectations are now higher than ever. (Bloomberg.com) The decline stood out as chip stocks gained on Friday, with the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor index climbing 1.2%. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther
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Intel stock drops into long weekend as Citi lifts rating; earnings test looms

Intel stock drops into long weekend as Citi lifts rating; earnings test looms

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 15:34 EST — Market closed. Intel Corp (INTC.O) shares fell 2.8% on Friday to close at $46.96, down $1.36 from the prior session’s $48.32. About 127.3 million shares changed hands. (Nasdaq) The dip comes after a fast start to the year. Intel is up 31% so far in 2026, a run driven by bets that the chipmaker can win new customers for its foundry business — its effort to make chips for outside designers — Bloomberg reported. (Bloomberg.com) Citigroup leaned into that view on Thursday, upgrading Intel to Neutral from Sell and lifting its price
17 January 2026
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Micron stock jumps after insider buy as chip stocks brace for tariff headlines, Intel earnings

Micron stock jumps after insider buy as chip stocks brace for tariff headlines, Intel earnings

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 13:08 ET — Market closed. Micron Technology (MU.O) shares jumped on Friday after a Form 4 filing — the SEC disclosure insiders use for stock trades — showed director Teyin M. Liu bought 23,200 shares in open-market transactions. The purchases were priced around $337 a share and totaled about $7.82 million, the filing showed. (SEC) Chip stocks now head into a holiday-shortened week with tariffs and U.S. buildout plans back in focus after the United States and Taiwan clinched a trade deal that cuts broad tariffs on most Taiwanese exports to 15% from 20% and
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Dow Jones slips into MLK Day break as Netflix, Intel and J&J earnings loom

Dow Jones slips into MLK Day break as Netflix, Intel and J&J earnings loom

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 12:40 (EST) — Market closed The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 83.11 points, or 0.2%, ending Friday at 49,359.33. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite each slipped 0.1%. Over the week, the Dow declined 0.3%. (AP News) The calendar throws the first curveball. U.S. equities won’t trade Monday due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, cutting the week short and likely thinning volume when markets reopen Tuesday. (New York Stock Exchange) That return comes amid ongoing uncertainty around interest rates. Treasury yields climbed late Friday, while the dollar hovered near a six-week peak. Comments on
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Broadcom stock jumps into long weekend as AVGO rebounds; Intel earnings and China VMware fallout in focus

Broadcom stock jumps into long weekend as AVGO rebounds; Intel earnings and China VMware fallout in focus

NEW YORK, Jan 17, 2026, 09:37 (EST) — Market closed. Broadcom Inc shares (AVGO.O) closed Friday roughly 2.6% higher at $351.71, having fluctuated between $344.27 and $354.30 during the session. With U.S. markets now closed for the weekend, chip stocks have regained their momentum. U.S. stocks closed almost unchanged after a volatile day, while semiconductors showed strength. The Philadelphia SE Semiconductor index rose 1.2%. Anthony Saglimbene, chief market strategist at Ameriprise Financial, noted, “To finish the week around flat with the S&P 500 still within spitting distance of 7,000 – most investors will take that as a win.” (Reuters) Broadcom’s
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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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