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NASDAQ:MSFT News 21 January 2026 - 24 January 2026

Cloud computing stocks face a packed week as Amazon job cuts loom and Fed meets

Cloud computing stocks face a packed week as Amazon job cuts loom and Fed meets

Amazon will cut more corporate jobs at AWS as soon as Tuesday, part of a plan to eliminate about 30,000 roles. Cloud-focused ETFs ended Friday little changed, while Microsoft rose 3.3% and Amazon gained 2.1%. Intel fell 17% after weak guidance. Autodesk will cut 7% of staff and raised its outlook.
24 January 2026
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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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Nvidia’s China chip call, Fed decision and Microsoft earnings: what moves AI stocks next week

Nvidia’s China chip call, Fed decision and Microsoft earnings: what moves AI stocks next week

Nvidia closed up 1.5% as CEO Jensen Huang visited Shanghai, awaiting Beijing’s decision on the H200 AI chip, which Chinese customs have effectively barred. Microsoft rose 3.3%, AMD gained 2.3%, while Broadcom and Super Micro slipped. Intel plunged 14% after warning of data-center supply constraints. Microsoft reports earnings Jan. 28, with a Federal Reserve rate decision also due next week.
24 January 2026
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Microsoft stock jumped Friday — what investors watch before MSFT earnings next week

Microsoft stock jumped Friday — what investors watch before MSFT earnings next week

Microsoft shares rose 3.3% to $465.95 Friday, lifting its market cap near $3.85 trillion after a volatile week. Analysts trimmed price targets ahead of Microsoft’s Jan. 28 earnings, citing sector de-rating. Microsoft restored 365 services after outages and reported 40% growth in Azure and cloud revenue last quarter. Investors await next week’s results for updates on AI spending and cloud demand.
24 January 2026
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Why electricity prices are still high in 2026 — and the fight over who pays next

Why electricity prices are still high in 2026 — and the fight over who pays next

PG&E’s average Bay Area electric bill rose nearly 70% in five years, with some areas near data centers seeing price jumps up to 267%, Fast Company reported. TIME said average U.S. monthly residential bills hit $156 in 2025, up almost 30% since 2021. Utilities cite AI data center growth and aging infrastructure. Federal heating aid dropped by a third, raising disconnection risks.
24 January 2026
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Microsoft stock price jumps nearly 4% — what Wall Street is watching before next week’s earnings

Microsoft stock price jumps nearly 4% — what Wall Street is watching before next week’s earnings

Microsoft shares rose 3.8% to $468.31 Friday, lifting its market value to about $3.85 trillion as the broader market stayed flat. The move came despite a lingering Microsoft 365 outage, which the company said was resolved after reports peaked at over 15,000. Investors are watching next week’s tech earnings and the Federal Reserve decision for further direction.
23 January 2026
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Dow Jones drops 400 points as Goldman, Caterpillar slide and Intel jitters linger

Dow Jones drops 400 points as Goldman, Caterpillar slide and Intel jitters linger

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 411 points, or 0.8%, Friday afternoon, weighed down by losses in Goldman Sachs, Caterpillar, and Intel. Intel shares slumped after the company projected weaker-than-expected Q1 revenue and earnings, citing trouble meeting AI server chip demand. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted small gains, lifted by tech stocks. Silver topped $100 an ounce as investors sought safe havens.
23 January 2026
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Nvidia stock climbs as China order signal lifts AI chips; Intel slide keeps traders wary

Nvidia stock climbs as China order signal lifts AI chips; Intel slide keeps traders wary

Nvidia rose 1.8% after reports that China told major tech firms to prepare orders for its H200 AI chips. AMD gained 3.7%, while Broadcom fell 3% and Intel dropped 14% after a cautious outlook. The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee advanced a bill to review AI chip exports. Investors are watching next week’s Federal Reserve meeting for policy signals.
23 January 2026
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Microsoft stock drops after Redburn cuts target as Jan. 28 earnings loom

Microsoft stock drops after Redburn cuts target as Jan. 28 earnings loom

Microsoft shares fell 2.3% Wednesday after Rothschild & Co Redburn cut its price target to $450, citing a neutral outlook. The stock touched $438.68 before closing at $444.11, with trading volume up 45%. The move comes days ahead of Microsoft’s Q2 earnings on Jan. 28, as investors focus on Azure growth and AI spending. Wall Street expects EPS of $3.92 on $80.28 billion in revenue.
22 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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Microsoft stock price today: MSFT rises on Mercedes F1 tech deal as earnings near

Microsoft stock price today: MSFT rises on Mercedes F1 tech deal as earnings near

Microsoft shares rose about 1% in early Thursday trading after the company announced a new partnership with Mercedes F1 and secured a $170.4 million U.S. Air Force Cloud One contract. The stock had dropped 2.3% to $444.11 on Wednesday amid investor caution ahead of Jan. 28 earnings. Analysts flagged strong AI and cloud demand but noted valuation concerns.
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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Nadella’s Davos warning: AI may lose “social permission” as power costs decide the raceDavos,

Nadella’s Davos warning: AI may lose “social permission” as power costs decide the raceDavos,

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told the World Economic Forum that affordable, reliable electricity will decide which countries can scale AI, warning of a bubble if benefits stay limited to big tech and wealthy markets. He cited rural Indian farmers already using AI as evidence of broader adoption. Nadella urged companies to focus on useful results and rethink workflows, not just add chatbots.
22 January 2026
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Microsoft stock price slides after analyst target cuts as Wall Street braces for earnings

Microsoft stock price slides after analyst target cuts as Wall Street braces for earnings

Microsoft shares fell 2.7% to $442.45 in late trading Wednesday, underperforming tech peers ahead of next week’s earnings report. Several analysts trimmed price targets, citing concerns over short-term cloud and AI demand. Trading volume reached 26.6 million shares, above the 65-day average. Investors await Azure growth figures and initial Copilot revenue on Jan. 28.
21 January 2026
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Intel stock jumps nearly 9% as AI chip trade steadies; Nvidia rebounds

Intel stock jumps nearly 9% as AI chip trade steadies; Nvidia rebounds

Intel jumped nearly 9% to $52.92 Wednesday, outpacing Nvidia and AMD, as AI stocks rebounded after Wall Street’s sharpest drop in three months. Broadcom and Microsoft fell. The House Foreign Affairs Committee prepared to debate new controls on AI chip exports after Trump approved Nvidia shipments to China. SAP extended losses, hitting its lowest level since August 2024.
21 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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Bitcoin price wobbles below $69,000 on weekend — what matters before Monday’s reopen

Bitcoin price wobbles below $69,000 on weekend — what matters before Monday’s reopen

7 February 2026
Bitcoin fell 1.1% to $68,917 Saturday after volatile trading, while Ether held near $2,036. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $330.7 million in net inflows on Feb. 6, reversing outflows the previous day. Strategy shares rebounded after hitting a low of $111.27 Thursday. Traders are watching Monday’s U.S. market open and the upcoming inflation report for direction.
XRP price today slips near $1.42 as thin weekend liquidity keeps traders on edge

XRP price today slips near $1.42 as thin weekend liquidity keeps traders on edge

7 February 2026
XRP fell about 5% Saturday to $1.42, extending a 22% weekly drop as thin liquidity and macro jitters drove sharp swings. Bitcoin rebounded above $70,000 after a brief plunge, while ether surged 12%. Ripple outlined plans for an “Institutional DeFi” roadmap, including a new lending protocol and permissioned DEX. The Federal Reserve held rates steady last week, with officials signaling caution on inflation.
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