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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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Goldman holds $655 Microsoft target as AI data-center power costs loom before earnings

Goldman holds $655 Microsoft target as AI data-center power costs loom before earnings

Goldman Sachs reaffirmed its Buy rating on Microsoft and kept its $655 price target, citing higher data-center power costs tied to AI expansion. Microsoft shares fell 1.7% in premarket trading. The company reports quarterly earnings Jan. 28, with Azure growth and data-center expenses in focus. Regulators and utilities are moving to address surging electricity demand from data centers.
20 January 2026
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OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar lifts lid on $20B revenue run rate as 2026 shifts to “practical adoption”

OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar lifts lid on $20B revenue run rate as 2026 shifts to “practical adoption”

OpenAI’s annualized revenue run rate reached $20 billion in 2025, up from $6 billion in 2024, CFO Sarah Friar said. Compute capacity rose to 1.9 gigawatts, nearly tripling from the previous year. Friar said 2026 will focus on practical adoption in health, science, and enterprise, with more emphasis on AI agents and workflow automation. No profit or cash-flow figures were disclosed.
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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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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AI stocks brace for tariff shock as Nvidia, Microsoft slide in Europe ahead of Wall Street return

AI stocks brace for tariff shock as Nvidia, Microsoft slide in Europe ahead of Wall Street return

Shares of Nvidia and Microsoft fell over 2% in European trading Monday after President Trump threatened new tariffs tied to Greenland. Alphabet dropped 2.4% in Frankfurt. Nasdaq 100 futures slipped 1.25% with U.S. markets closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. EU diplomats are preparing for possible retaliatory tariffs and emergency talks in Brussels on Thursday.
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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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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Big Tech stocks head into short week with Nvidia China snag, Google antitrust appeal in focus

Big Tech stocks head into short week with Nvidia China snag, Google antitrust appeal in focus

Apple and Alphabet shares fell Friday, while Microsoft and Amazon posted small gains as the Magnificent Seven ended mixed. Nvidia suppliers halted H200 chip production for China after customs blocked shipments, according to reports. U.S. markets were closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Traders face earnings releases and a Supreme Court hearing this week.
18 January 2026
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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

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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Microsoft stock heads into Tuesday with Musk’s $134 billion OpenAI claim in the mix

Microsoft stock heads into Tuesday with Musk’s $134 billion OpenAI claim in the mix

Elon Musk is seeking up to $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging “wrongful gains” from his early investment, according to a federal court filing. OpenAI dismissed the lawsuit, while Microsoft declined comment. Microsoft shares closed Friday up 0.7% at $459.86, outpacing Apple and Alphabet. Investors await Microsoft’s earnings report on Jan. 28 as legal and AI sector developments drive volatility.
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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Nvidia stock’s next test: Trump’s AI chip tariff meets China’s H200 roadblock

Nvidia stock’s next test: Trump’s AI chip tariff meets China’s H200 roadblock

President Trump signed a proclamation imposing a 25% tariff on select advanced AI chips, including Nvidia’s H200 and AMD’s MI325X. China barred Nvidia’s H200 from entering the country, disrupting suppliers and prompting order cancellations. Nvidia shares fell 0.48% Friday, while AMD and Microsoft rose ahead of the holiday-shortened week. The White House said most data center chips are excluded from the new tariffs.
17 January 2026
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Microsoft stock price: MSFT faces Musk’s $134 billion claim ahead of Jan. 28 earnings

Microsoft stock price: MSFT faces Musk’s $134 billion claim ahead of Jan. 28 earnings

Elon Musk is seeking up to $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging “wrongful gains” in a federal lawsuit set for jury trial in April. Microsoft shares closed up 0.7% at $459.86 Friday but remain down 3.6% for the week. Italy’s antitrust regulator opened a probe into Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard over mobile game sales tactics. U.S. markets will remain closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
17 January 2026
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Microsoft stock slips as Italy probes Activision game sales and Swiss watchdog eyes Microsoft 365 fees

Microsoft stock slips as Italy probes Activision game sales and Swiss watchdog eyes Microsoft 365 fees

Microsoft shares fell about 0.6% to $456.66 in early Friday trading after Italy’s antitrust authority opened probes into Activision Blizzard’s mobile game sales tactics. Switzerland’s competition commission also launched a preliminary investigation into Microsoft’s licensing fee hikes. Microsoft said it will cooperate with Swiss authorities. The company has not yet commented on the Italian probe.
16 January 2026
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Microsoft stock dips after Swiss watchdog probes licensing fees as earnings loom

Microsoft stock dips after Swiss watchdog probes licensing fees as earnings loom

Microsoft shares fell 0.6% to $456.45 after Switzerland’s competition watchdog opened a preliminary probe into its software licensing fees. The agency cited complaints over “significant price hikes” and possible illegal competition restrictions. Microsoft said it will cooperate. Investors also weighed a new Wikipedia AI-training deal and a record carbon credit purchase.
15 January 2026
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Microsoft stock drops as Swiss antitrust probe, Wikipedia AI deals stack up ahead of earnings

Microsoft stock drops as Swiss antitrust probe, Wikipedia AI deals stack up ahead of earnings

Microsoft shares fell 2.4% to $459.38 in early New York trading Thursday after Switzerland’s competition commission opened a preliminary probe into its licensing fees. The Invesco QQQ dropped 1%. Microsoft said it would cooperate with Swiss regulators. Investors are watching for AI-related expenses and new licensing deals ahead of Microsoft’s Jan. 28 earnings report.
15 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Nokia Oyj Stock Valuation: Overvalued Despite Strong 167.7% 1-Year Return
    May 13, 2026, 11:45 PM EDT. Nokia Oyj (HLSE:NOKIA) shares surged 38.3% over the past month and 167.7% over one year, reaching €11.92. Despite this strong momentum, Simply Wall St's analysis flags the stock as 92% overvalued based on a fair value estimate of €6.21. Analysts have raised Nokia's future price-earnings ratio assumptions to about 24x, alongside updated price targets between €6.50 and €8.50 amid mixed ratings. Key risks include pressures on mobile networks and currency and tariff headwinds. Investors face a split picture between growth prospects and valuation concerns, suggesting caution as sentiment evolves. Exploring comparative stock ideas via screening tools is advised for further opportunities.

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Enovix Stock Drops After Q1 Beat as Smartphone Battery Tests Stay Unfinished

14 May 2026
Enovix shares dropped 12.9% to $6.35 after hours Wednesday despite beating first-quarter revenue and adjusted-loss estimates. The decline followed news that smartphone battery qualification remains unfinished, with the company passing 72 of 75 customer tests. Revenue rose 49% to $7.6 million. Enovix cited progress in defense, industrial, and smart-eyewear sales.
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USA Rare Earth Stock Watch: Q1 Revenue, $1.75 Billion Cash and the China Supply Crunch

USA Rare Earth Stock Watch: Q1 Revenue, $1.75 Billion Cash and the China Supply Crunch

14 May 2026
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