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NASDAQ:NVDA 31 December 2025 - 1 January 2026

Data center stocks slide into 2026 as xAI expansion keeps Nvidia, Dell, Super Micro in focus

Data center stocks slide into 2026 as xAI expansion keeps Nvidia, Dell, Super Micro in focus

U.S. markets were closed Thursday for New Year’s Day after data center-linked stocks ended 2025 lower. Nvidia slipped 0.5%, Dell fell 1.6%, and Super Micro Computer lost 1.3% in the last session. Elon Musk’s xAI bought a third building for data center expansion, aiming for nearly 2 gigawatts of compute power. Traders await Friday’s reopening and early U.S. factory data next week.
1 January 2026
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Semiconductor stocks today: Chip shares slip as Nvidia’s China H200 push meets policy spotlight

Semiconductor stocks today: Chip shares slip as Nvidia’s China H200 push meets policy spotlight

The PHLX Semiconductor Index fell 1.2% on Dec. 31 as U.S. markets closed for New Year’s Day. Nvidia slipped 0.5%, Micron dropped 2.5%, and TSMC’s U.S. shares rose 1.4%. Reuters reported Nvidia is in supply talks with TSMC and that the U.S. granted TSMC a new license to import chipmaking equipment to its Nanjing plant. China is requiring chipmakers to use at least 50% domestic equipment for new capacity.
1 January 2026
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AI stocks today: Nvidia’s China H200 chip surge puts semis back in focus as Wall Street shuts

AI stocks today: Nvidia’s China H200 chip surge puts semis back in focus as Wall Street shuts

Nvidia has asked TSMC to increase production of its H200 AI chip after Chinese firms ordered over 2 million units for 2026, far exceeding current inventory, sources told Reuters. The company set Chinese pricing at $27,000 per chip and plans first deliveries before mid-February. U.S. markets are closed Thursday for New Year’s Day. Nvidia shares fell 0.5% to $186.50 in Wednesday’s session.
1 January 2026
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Intel stock today: INTC dips into 2026 as Nvidia’s $5B stake keeps focus on what’s nextNEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 10:13 ET — Market closed

Intel stock today: INTC dips into 2026 as Nvidia’s $5B stake keeps focus on what’s nextNEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 10:13 ET — Market closed

Nvidia completed a $5 billion private placement purchase of Intel stock, acquiring 214.8 million shares at $23.28 each, according to an SEC filing. Intel shares closed down 1% at $36.90 in the final U.S. session of 2025. U.S. antitrust agencies cleared the deal in December. Investors are watching for Intel’s Jan. 29 earnings after a late-year slide in chip stocks.
1 January 2026
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Applied Digital (APLD) stock in spotlight as analysts tout upside ahead of Jan. 7 earnings

Applied Digital (APLD) stock in spotlight as analysts tout upside ahead of Jan. 7 earnings

Applied Digital (APLD) closed at $24.52, up 1.8% before the New Year’s holiday. The company plans to spin out its cloud unit and merge it with Ekso Bionics to form ChronoScale, with Applied Digital retaining 97% ownership. Analysts at Northland, Lake Street, and Citizens kept bullish ratings, citing strong GPU revenue and data-center demand. The proposed deal is expected to close in the first half of 2026, pending approvals.
1 January 2026
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Nvidia stock ends 2025 lower as Reuters flags China H200 orders and fresh TSMC talks

Nvidia stock ends 2025 lower as Reuters flags China H200 orders and fresh TSMC talks

Nvidia shares closed down 0.5% at $186.50 after reports the company asked TSMC to boost H200 chip production amid surging Chinese orders. Reuters said Chinese firms have ordered over 2 million H200 chips for 2026, far exceeding current inventory. Nvidia stated licensed H200 sales to China would not affect U.S. supply. Beijing has not yet approved H200 shipments despite recent U.S. export clearance.
1 January 2026
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AI stocks today: Nvidia, Meta dip after hours as China H200 chip rush and dealmaking hit the tape

AI stocks today: Nvidia, Meta dip after hours as China H200 chip rush and dealmaking hit the tape

Nvidia has asked TSMC to increase H200 GPU production after Chinese firms ordered over 2 million units for 2026, far exceeding current stock, sources told Reuters. U.S. stocks closed lower Wednesday, with Nvidia down 0.5% after hours. Beijing has not cleared the imports; H200 exports to China face a 25% U.S. fee. TSMC shares rose 1.4%.
31 December 2025
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Why Super Micro (SMCI) stock is down today: an exec retirement filing meets year-end AI trade

Why Super Micro (SMCI) stock is down today: an exec retirement filing meets year-end AI trade

Super Micro Computer shares fell 1.7% to $29.15 after a filing showed Senior VP of Operations George Kao will retire Dec. 31, with Tom Xiao set to replace him. The company said Kao will help with the transition as a consultant. The move came as investors watched AI infrastructure spending, highlighted by xAI’s purchase of a third building to expand compute capacity. Major U.S. indexes drifted lower in thin holiday trading.
31 December 2025
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Santa Claus Rally Fizzles: S&P 500, Dow Slip as Tech Weighs on 2025 Finale

Santa Claus Rally Fizzles: S&P 500, Dow Slip as Tech Weighs on 2025 Finale

Wall Street’s main indexes slipped in thin trading on December 31, with the Dow down 116 points by midday, as Microsoft and Apple led declines. Despite the late-year dip, major indexes remained on track for double-digit gains in 2025. Investors shifted focus to the Federal Reserve’s 2026 outlook after minutes revealed divisions over further rate cuts. AI and chip stocks drove much of the year’s rally, while some firms lagged sharply.
31 December 2025
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IREN stock slips in New York trade as bitcoin eases into year-end

IREN stock slips in New York trade as bitcoin eases into year-end

IREN shares fell about 1% to $37.92 Wednesday afternoon, tracking a 0.6% drop in bitcoin, which traded near $87,688. U.S.-listed bitcoin miners were mixed as year-end portfolio adjustments continued. Marathon Digital and CleanSpark declined, while Riot Platforms gained. IREN traded between $37.58 and $38.98, with 12.7 million shares changing hands by early afternoon.
31 December 2025
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AI stocks today: Nvidia, AMD tick higher as year-end trade turns cautious

AI stocks today: Nvidia, AMD tick higher as year-end trade turns cautious

Nvidia rose 0.6% and AMD gained 0.5% in afternoon trading Wednesday, while Microsoft, Broadcom, and Meta slipped as Wall Street drifted lower in thin year-end trade. Meta announced plans to acquire AI startup Manus for $2–3 billion. Brookfield launched a cloud business tied to a $10 billion AI fund. Markets close Thursday for New Year’s Day.
31 December 2025
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Intel stock today edges higher after Nvidia’s $5 billion stake filing — what investors watch next

Intel stock today edges higher after Nvidia’s $5 billion stake filing — what investors watch next

Intel confirmed it sold 214.8 million shares to Nvidia for $5 billion in cash, according to a regulatory filing. Intel shares edged up 0.2% to $37.39 in midday trading. The deal, completed Dec. 26, was a private placement under a September agreement. Investors are watching how Intel will use the new funds as it expands manufacturing.
31 December 2025
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Apple stock slips in year-end trading as tech drags; what investors watch next

Apple stock slips in year-end trading as tech drags; what investors watch next

Apple shares slipped 0.2% to $272.63 in late-morning trading on the final session of 2025, as investors trimmed exposure to large tech stocks. Microsoft and Broadcom also fell, while Nvidia gained. U.S. stocks drifted lower in thin holiday trading, with the Nasdaq-tracking QQQ down 0.3%. The Federal Reserve’s 2026 rate outlook and year-end positioning remained in focus.
31 December 2025
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