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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

DAVOS, Switzerland, January 21, 2026, 18:34 (CET) Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella cautioned Wednesday that the AI frenzy could resemble a bubble if its advantages fail to reach beyond the largest tech companies and wealthier nations, even as firms invest heavily in data centers and chips. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Nadella told BlackRock CEO Larry Fink that “a…
21 January 2026
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Meta stock price holds near $604 as FTC appeal revives antitrust cloud ahead of earnings

Meta stock price holds near $604 as FTC appeal revives antitrust cloud ahead of earnings

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 10:13 EST — Regular session underway. Shares of Meta Platforms (META.O) ticked higher by 31 cents to $604.43 in early Wednesday action. The stock swung within a range from $600.24 to $608.60. On the broader market front, the S&P 500-tracking SPDR fund climbed around 0.7%, while the Invesco QQQ Trust, which follows the Nasdaq 100,…
21 January 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 21.01.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: January 21, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: January 21, 2026, 2:59 PM EST ASX 200 set to open higher after US relief rally, OECD warns on Australia's fiscal outlook January 21, 2026, 2:52 PM EST. Australian shares are poised to open sharply higher, following Wall Street's relief rally sparked by US President Donald Trump's comments on Greenland and…
21 January 2026
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Meta stock slides after FTC revives Instagram-WhatsApp antitrust fight, with earnings next week

Meta stock slides after FTC revives Instagram-WhatsApp antitrust fight, with earnings next week

New York, Jan 20, 2026, 16:40 ET — After-hours trading Meta Platforms shares fell 2.5% to $604.12 in after-hours Tuesday after the U.S. Federal Trade Commission said it will appeal a court ruling that dismissed its case against Meta’s Instagram and WhatsApp acquisitions. (Yahoo Finance) The appeal brings back the chance of a breakup for a stock that’s recently behaved…
20 January 2026
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Vistra stock price drops today as tariff threats shake markets — what to know about VST

Vistra stock price drops today as tariff threats shake markets — what to know about VST

NEW YORK, Jan 20, 2026, 12:29 EST — Regular session underway. Vistra Corp shares dipped 3.9% to $160.12 by midday Tuesday, deepening the stock’s recent volatility. The company has increasingly been seen as a bellwether for U.S. power demand. The drop is significant because investors have been heavily backing generators linked to the data-center expansion, with Vistra positioned right at…
20 January 2026
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Meta stock dips as UK watchdog calls out Facebook, Instagram over illegal gambling ads

Meta stock dips as UK watchdog calls out Facebook, Instagram over illegal gambling ads

NEW YORK, Jan 20, 2026, 09:52 EST — Regular session Shares of Meta Platforms (META.O) dropped 2.1% to $607.03 in early Tuesday trading. The decline followed allegations from Britain’s Gambling Commission that Facebook and Instagram, both owned by Meta, hosted illegal online casino advertisements. Meta responded, saying it enforces strict rules on gambling ads and takes down any that violate…
20 January 2026
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CoreWeave stock jumps in premarket as AI infrastructure names rally — and a lawsuit looms

CoreWeave stock jumps in premarket as AI infrastructure names rally — and a lawsuit looms

NEW YORK, Jan 20, 2026, 08:21 EST CoreWeave’s shares climbed roughly 6% in premarket action Tuesday. At the same time, AI infrastructure peers IREN and Nebius Group saw gains as well. These developments are significant as CoreWeave has emerged as a key indicator for a risk-on segment of the AI market: smaller “GPU cloud” companies that expand data centers and…
20 January 2026
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CoreWeave stock drops premarket as AI cloud bulls run into debt nerves

CoreWeave stock drops premarket as AI cloud bulls run into debt nerves

New York, Jan 20, 2026, 07:12 EST CoreWeave’s stock dropped 5.7% to $95.40 in premarket trading Tuesday, down from roughly $101 at the close of the previous session, per Google Finance. (Google) This matters since CoreWeave now acts as a high-beta proxy for the AI infrastructure sector — a segment where revenues can spike sharply, yet funding demands often overshadow…
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

NEW YORK, Jan 20, 2026, 06:04 EST Smaller-company stocks finished last week strong, with the Russell 2000 hitting a record close on Jan. 16, outpacing the S&P 500 for the 11th session in a row, the Wall Street Journal reported. The index has surged roughly 7.9% this year, leaving the early gains in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq in the…
20 January 2026
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Meta stock stuck near $620 as AI spending worries flare again ahead of earnings

Meta stock stuck near $620 as AI spending worries flare again ahead of earnings

NEW YORK, Jan 20, 2026, 05:58 EST Meta Platforms shares hovered around $620 in early trading Tuesday, marking a drop of roughly 20% from recent peaks as investors debated the returns on its AI infrastructure investments. The debate comes right before Meta’s upcoming earnings report, where investors will likely probe the pace of its spending and the specifics behind it.…
20 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • ASX 200 set to open higher after US relief rally, OECD warns on Australia's fiscal outlook
    January 21, 2026, 2:52 PM EST. Australian shares are poised to open sharply higher, following Wall Street's relief rally sparked by US President Donald Trump's comments on Greenland and a new 'framework' agreement with Denmark. ASX 200 futures rose 0.5% to 8793. The OECD urged faster fiscal reforms in Australia to address swelling federal deficits and rising debt-to-GDP ratios. The Reserve Bank's neutral rate estimate is 3.1%, below the current 3.6% cash rate. Key market data includes a stronger AUD at 67.58 US cents and Bitcoin steady above $90,000. Investors await December jobs data with unemployment expected steady at 4.3%. Major companies like Fortescue and Santos are reporting quarterly updates. Political turmoil continued as all 11 Nationals MPs resigned from the shadow ministry, threatening Coalition stability.
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