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NASDAQ:RIOT News 12 January 2026 - 18 January 2026

AMD stock price rises into long weekend as $311 million data-center lease puts AI demand in focus

AMD stock price rises into long weekend as $311 million data-center lease puts AI demand in focus

AMD shares rose 1.7% to $231.83 Friday, trading near a 52-week high, as about 42.5 million shares changed hands. Riot Platforms announced a 10-year data center lease with AMD in Texas, starting at 25 megawatts and potentially worth up to $1 billion. Wall Street closed mostly flat ahead of the long weekend. Ava Hahn, an AMD officer, filed to sell 2,442 shares valued at about $572,000.
18 January 2026
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Riot Platforms stock jumps 16% on AMD data-center lease — what to watch next week

Riot Platforms stock jumps 16% on AMD data-center lease — what to watch next week

Riot Platforms shares jumped 16.1% to $19.24 after announcing a long-term data-center lease with AMD and a $96 million land purchase in Rockdale, Texas. The deal could bring Riot up to $1 billion in contract value and expand capacity to 200 MW. Trading volume hit 54 million shares. U.S. markets reopen Tuesday after the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
17 January 2026
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MARA stock pops 6.6% as bitcoin steadies near $95,000 — what to watch next week

MARA stock pops 6.6% as bitcoin steadies near $95,000 — what to watch next week

MARA Holdings surged 6.6% to $11.36 Friday, rebounding after Thursday’s drop. Trading volume reached 51.6 million shares as bitcoin hovered near $95,000. U.S. markets close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, reopening Tuesday ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting later in the week. Riot Platforms jumped 16% after announcing a data-center lease with AMD.
17 January 2026
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Riot Platforms stock jumps on $311 million AMD data center lease — what RIOT investors watch next week

Riot Platforms stock jumps on $311 million AMD data center lease — what RIOT investors watch next week

Riot Platforms shares jumped 16% to $19.24 Friday after the company announced a 10-year data center lease with AMD and purchased 200 acres beneath its Rockdale, Texas facility for $96 million. The lease starts with 25 megawatts of capacity, with options to expand to 200 megawatts. Riot expects about $311 million in contract revenue, with potential to reach $1 billion. U.S. markets will reopen Tuesday after the holiday.
17 January 2026
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Riot Platforms stock jumps on $1 billion AMD data-center lease as investors eye next milestones

Riot Platforms stock jumps on $1 billion AMD data-center lease as investors eye next milestones

Riot Platforms shares surged 16% to $19.24 after announcing a 10-year, $311 million data-center lease with AMD at its Texas facility. AMD will lease 25 megawatts of capacity, with options that could raise the deal’s value to $1 billion. The retrofit will cost $89.8 million. Other bitcoin miners and AMD also closed higher Friday.
17 January 2026
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AMD stock rises after Riot Platforms reveals $311 million data-center lease as traders look to Feb. 3 earnings

AMD stock rises after Riot Platforms reveals $311 million data-center lease as traders look to Feb. 3 earnings

Riot Platforms signed a 10-year data-center lease and services agreement with AMD, expected to generate $311 million in revenue, with extensions possible up to $1 billion. Riot shares surged 12% after the announcement, while AMD closed up 1.7% at $231.84. Riot will provide up to 200 MW of power at its Texas site, with the first phase set for January. Chip stocks broadly rose Friday; U.S. markets close Monday for the holiday.
16 January 2026
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Riot Platforms stock jumps on AMD Texas data-center lease that could reach $1 billion

Riot Platforms stock jumps on AMD Texas data-center lease that could reach $1 billion

Riot Platforms shares jumped 12.6% to $18.65 after announcing a 10-year data-center lease with AMD and the $96 million purchase of 200 acres in Texas. The AMD contract starts with 25 MW of power and could expand to 200 MW, with projected revenue of $311 million over the first decade. Riot funded the land deal by selling about 1,080 bitcoin. Bitcoin fell 2% to $94,771.
16 January 2026
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IREN stock price jumps nearly 9% as crypto miners rally on AI data-center pivot

IREN stock price jumps nearly 9% as crypto miners rally on AI data-center pivot

IREN shares rose 8.6% to $56.35 Friday morning as crypto mining stocks outperformed despite bitcoin slipping 1.7% to $94,897. Riot Platforms announced a 10-year, $311 million data center deal with AMD. IREN’s upcoming earnings report is expected after markets close on Feb. 18. Investors are watching AI infrastructure moves and recent upgrades from analysts.
16 January 2026
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MARA stock slides as Senate delays crypto bill and bitcoin eases

MARA stock slides as Senate delays crypto bill and bitcoin eases

MARA Holdings shares fell 2.6% to $10.82 Thursday as bitcoin and crypto-linked stocks slid in U.S. trading. The Senate Banking Committee delayed its markup of a key crypto market-structure bill, adding to uncertainty. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong criticized the draft, warning it could restrict tokenized equities and stablecoin rewards. The Senate Agriculture Committee is set to review the bill Jan. 27.
15 January 2026
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Bitcoin price today: BTC slips under $96,000 as Coinbase, Strategy stocks drop on Senate crypto bill delay

Bitcoin price today: BTC slips under $96,000 as Coinbase, Strategy stocks drop on Senate crypto bill delay

Bitcoin fell 0.5% to $95,964 Thursday after the U.S. Senate delayed debate on a key crypto bill, cooling recent gains. Coinbase shares dropped 3%, while Strategy and major bitcoin miners also declined. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF slipped 1.6%. Traders are watching ETF flows and the timing of the Senate markup later this month.
15 January 2026
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Bitcoin price today: BTC climbs near $97,500 as ETF inflows return and crypto stocks rise

Bitcoin price today: BTC climbs near $97,500 as ETF inflows return and crypto stocks rise

Bitcoin climbed 2.1% to $97,461 in late U.S. trade Wednesday after U.S. inflation data and strong spot bitcoin ETF inflows, led by Fidelity’s $351.4 million. Crypto-linked shares including Coinbase and Riot Platforms also rose. U.S. senators unveiled draft crypto regulation, with Senate Banking Committee debate set for Thursday.
14 January 2026
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Strategy (MSTR) stock rises after $1.25 billion Bitcoin buy as crypto rallies on CPI, Washington chatter

Strategy (MSTR) stock rises after $1.25 billion Bitcoin buy as crypto rallies on CPI, Washington chatter

Strategy Inc shares rose 3.7% to $179.33 after the company disclosed a $1.25 billion purchase of 13,627 bitcoins, funded by selling shares. Bitcoin climbed 3.3% to $97,490, boosting crypto-linked stocks. Investors are watching Thursday’s Senate Banking Committee review of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. Director Carl J. Rickertsen bought 5,000 company shares at $155.88 each.
14 January 2026
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Bitcoin price jumps near $97,000 as Senate crypto bill and Fed rate bets lift Coinbase, Strategy stocks

Bitcoin price jumps near $97,000 as Senate crypto bill and Fed rate bets lift Coinbase, Strategy stocks

Bitcoin rose 3.5% to $96,839 Wednesday, lifting U.S.-listed crypto stocks in New York trading. U.S. inflation data showed CPI up 0.3% in December and 2.7% year over year. Senators introduced draft legislation on crypto regulation as spot bitcoin ETFs saw $753.8 million in net inflows Tuesday. U.S. stocks dipped and Treasury yields slipped after retail sales and producer price data.
14 January 2026
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Bitcoin price today: Senate crypto bill lifts Coinbase, Strategy as bitcoin nears $95,000 in premarket

Bitcoin price today: Senate crypto bill lifts Coinbase, Strategy as bitcoin nears $95,000 in premarket

Bitcoin rose nearly 3% to $94,900 in premarket trading Wednesday, with Coinbase and Strategy leading gains among U.S.-listed crypto stocks. Traders are watching Thursday’s Senate Banking Committee markup on the CLARITY Act, which could affect stablecoin rewards and regulatory oversight. Strategy disclosed a $1.25 billion bitcoin purchase last week. U.S. inflation data showed a 0.3% rise in December consumer prices.
14 January 2026
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Bitcoin price today nears $93,500 as Senate crypto bill lifts Coinbase, Strategy stock

Bitcoin price today nears $93,500 as Senate crypto bill lifts Coinbase, Strategy stock

Bitcoin rose 2.2% to $93,478 Tuesday, with Coinbase up 3% and Strategy gaining 4.2% after disclosing a $1.25 billion bitcoin purchase. U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs advanced about 2.3%. Senators late Monday released draft legislation to clarify crypto rules, granting the CFTC more oversight. December CPI rose 0.3%, keeping annual inflation at 2.7% ahead of the Jan. 27-28 Fed meeting.
13 January 2026
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Coinbase stock rises as Senate revives CLARITY Act crypto bill — stablecoin rewards in play

Coinbase stock rises as Senate revives CLARITY Act crypto bill — stablecoin rewards in play

Bitcoin rose 1.4% to near $91,900 and Coinbase gained 0.9% in premarket trading after Senate Banking released updated crypto bill text ahead of a Jan. 15 vote. The bill would clarify SEC and CFTC oversight of digital assets. Senate Agriculture delayed its own markup to late January. The manager’s amendment would ban interest payments on payment stablecoins.
13 January 2026
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Bitcoin price jumps toward $92,000 as U.S. crypto bill draft lands; Coinbase, Strategy rise premarket

Bitcoin price jumps toward $92,000 as U.S. crypto bill draft lands; Coinbase, Strategy rise premarket

Bitcoin rose 1.7% to $92,040 early Tuesday, with crypto stocks including Coinbase and Marathon Digital also gaining in premarket trading. A Senate draft bill would bar digital-asset firms from paying interest on payment stablecoins, while requiring new disclosure rules. Strategy disclosed it bought 13,627 bitcoin last week for $1.25 billion. U.S. CPI data and a Senate crypto bill markup are due this week.
13 January 2026
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Bitcoin price edges higher near $91,000 as Strategy buys $1.25B of BTC; Coinbase stock climbs

Bitcoin price edges higher near $91,000 as Strategy buys $1.25B of BTC; Coinbase stock climbs

Bitcoin rose 0.3% to $91,147 Monday as Coinbase and Marathon Digital shares also gained. Fed Chair Jerome Powell confirmed the Justice Department served the central bank with grand jury subpoenas, sending the dollar lower and gold to a record above $4,600 an ounce. Strategy bought 13,627 bitcoin last week, bringing its holdings to 687,410. Traders await Tuesday’s U.S. CPI report and the Fed’s Jan. 27-28 meeting.
12 January 2026
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Costco stock price retakes $1,000 — what traders are watching before Monday

Costco stock price retakes $1,000 — what traders are watching before Monday

7 February 2026
Costco closed Friday up 1.2% at $1,001.16, regaining the $1,000 level as about 2.36 million shares changed hands. January net sales rose 9.3% to $21.33 billion, with comparable sales up 7.1% and online sales surging 34.4%. Wells Fargo raised its price target to $950, maintaining a neutral rating. The next earnings call is set for March 5.
Johnson & Johnson stock price: What to watch after talc-case law firm ouster and new AFib data

Johnson & Johnson stock price: What to watch after talc-case law firm ouster and new AFib data

7 February 2026
Johnson & Johnson shares rose 0.9% to $239.99 Friday after a New Jersey appeals court disqualified Beasley Allen from state talc cases, citing improper coordination with a former J&J attorney. The ruling affects about 3,600 state lawsuits, while a related federal motion is pending. J&J also reported early 12-month pilot data for its investigational AFib device at a cardiology meeting.
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