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NASDAQ:NVDA News 16 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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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

The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose 1.15% to 7,927.41 Friday, with chip stocks leading early 2026 gains. President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on select Nvidia and AMD AI chips, calling it “phase one.” Washington and Taiwan signed a deal to boost U.S. chip manufacturing, with Taiwanese firms pledging $250 billion in investment. Nvidia shares rose over 2%, while Intel slipped and AMD gained 1.7%.
18 January 2026
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Nvidia stock heads into Tuesday reopen with China’s H200 snag back in focus

Nvidia stock heads into Tuesday reopen with China’s H200 snag back in focus

Nvidia shares fell 0.44% to $186.23 Friday after reports said Chinese customs blocked shipments of its H200 processors, prompting suppliers to halt production. The Financial Times reported the stoppage, though Reuters could not confirm details and Nvidia did not comment. Traders await Tuesday’s market reopening for updates on the China situation and Nvidia’s supply outlook. Chip stocks otherwise held steady ahead of the long weekend.
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

Tower Semiconductor rose 4.7% to close at $129.83 Friday, with after-hours trading lifting shares above $131. Chip stocks outperformed the broader market ahead of the U.S. holiday, driven by signs of strong AI-related demand. Investors await Tuesday’s market reopening and upcoming remarks from Tower executives.
18 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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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

Micron shares jumped 7.8% after director Teyin M. Liu disclosed a $7.8 million stock purchase. Chip stocks weighed a new U.S.-Taiwan trade deal linking tariff cuts to U.S. production, with Taiwanese firms pledging $250 billion in U.S. investment. The iShares Semiconductor ETF rose 1.6%. U.S. markets reopen Tuesday; Intel reports Jan. 22.
17 January 2026
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AI stocks move after hours: Nvidia slips on China H200 curb as Broadcom, AMD rise

AI stocks move after hours: Nvidia slips on China H200 curb as Broadcom, AMD rise

Nvidia slipped 0.5% in after-hours trading Friday after reports that Chinese customs blocked its H200 AI chips from entering China. Broadcom rose 2.6% and AMD gained 1.7%. U.S. and Taiwan reached a trade deal lowering tariffs and boosting chipmaker incentives. TSMC shares jumped 4.4% Thursday after forecasting strong growth and expanding U.S. operations.
16 January 2026
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CoreWeave stock jumps on JPMorgan “back on track” data-center call as lawsuit risk surfaces

CoreWeave stock jumps on JPMorgan “back on track” data-center call as lawsuit risk surfaces

CoreWeave shares jumped 6.4% to $101.23 in after-hours trading Friday after JPMorgan said a previously delayed data-center project is now back on schedule. The bank maintained its Hold rating and $110 price target. Hagens Berman filed a securities class action over statements tied to the Denton, Texas data-center expansion. The lawsuit covers investors who bought shares between March 28 and Dec. 15, 2025.
16 January 2026
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Kenvue stock price holds near $18 as Kimberly-Clark deal math tightens — what to watch next week

Kenvue stock price holds near $18 as Kimberly-Clark deal math tightens — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Kenvue shares closed Friday at $18.13, up 0.33%, with about 63.5 million shares traded. The Kimberly-Clark offer values Kenvue at roughly $18.76 per share, leaving a deal spread of about 3%. Both companies’ shareholders approved the merger, which is expected to close in the second half of 2026 pending regulatory approvals. Kenvue’s dividend record date is Feb. 11, with earnings due Feb. 17.
IREN stock heads into Monday after 5% rebound as Microsoft AI financing stays in focus

IREN stock heads into Monday after 5% rebound as Microsoft AI financing stays in focus

7 February 2026
IREN shares closed up 5.1% at $41.83 Friday after reporting a $155.4 million quarterly loss and $184.7 million in revenue. The company announced $3.6 billion in GPU financing for its Microsoft contract, with $2.8 billion in cash as of Jan. 31. Bitcoin mining revenue fell, while AI cloud services rose. Traders await bitcoin’s weekend move and Monday’s market reaction.
Cadence Bank stock is stuck at $42.11 after Huntington deal — what CADE holders watch next week

Cadence Bank stock is stuck at $42.11 after Huntington deal — what CADE holders watch next week

7 February 2026
Cadence Bank shares have been delisted following Huntington Bancshares’ takeover, with each Cadence share converted into 2.475 Huntington shares. Huntington closed Friday at $19.27 and named Senthil Kumar as chief risk officer ahead of new regulatory requirements. The merger leaves Cadence as a brand under Huntington, with customer account conversions planned for mid-2026. Huntington executives will address investors at a UBS conference on Tuesday.
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