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Stock Market 14 January 2026

Rocket Lab stock just hit a record close — what’s driving RKLB now

Rocket Lab stock just hit a record close — what’s driving RKLB now

Rocket Lab shares jumped 6% Wednesday to a record $91.80, buoyed by defense contract wins and price target hikes from Baird and Needham. The company’s market cap hit $47.5 billion after a 251% gain over the past year, with revenue up 52%. Rocket Lab has $1.1 billion in contracted backlog and plans 21 Electron launches in 2025. Analysts flagged the upcoming Neutron rocket launch as a key milestone.
Unity Software stock sinks nearly 8% as Wall Street eyes Feb. 11 earnings

Unity Software stock sinks nearly 8% as Wall Street eyes Feb. 11 earnings

Unity Software shares fell 7.8% to $42.12 Wednesday, extending losses in software stocks as the iShares Tech-Software ETF dropped 2.3%. The company set its Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings release for Feb. 11 and implemented a 5% price hike on Pro and Enterprise plans this week. Morgan Stanley raised its target to $52 Tuesday. Unity touched a session low of $40.76.
Microsoft stock slides as data-center power costs, Trump pressure rattle AI trade

Microsoft stock slides as data-center power costs, Trump pressure rattle AI trade

Microsoft shares fell 2.6% to $458.50 in late trading Wednesday, underperforming broader tech declines as investors weighed rising costs and political pressure over AI data center power use. The drop followed Microsoft’s pledge to cover its own U.S. data center utility costs and replenish water. President Trump said Microsoft would make “major changes” to avoid raising consumer electricity bills.
Nvidia stock dips on China H200 roadblock as U.S. export rules shift — what NVDA traders watch next

Nvidia stock dips on China H200 roadblock as U.S. export rules shift — what NVDA traders watch next

Nvidia shares fell 1.6% to $182.79 late Wednesday after reports that Chinese customs told agents to block H200 AI chips from entering the country. Washington has eased some export rules for H200 chips to China, but shipments remain capped and subject to strict review. A new BIS rule on chip exports takes effect Jan. 15. Beijing has advised local firms to avoid H200 purchases except in special cases.
14 January 2026
Via Transportation stock tumbles 10% in late trade as Goldman upgrade meets a weak tape

Via Transportation stock tumbles 10% in late trade as Goldman upgrade meets a weak tape

Via Transportation shares fell 10.2% to $24.14 Wednesday, reversing earlier gains despite Goldman Sachs upgrading the stock to Buy and cutting its price target to $44. The company will report fourth-quarter results on Feb. 27. Via’s stock has been volatile since its September IPO at $46. Over 90% of its revenue comes from government contracts, and it posted a net loss in the first half of 2025.
14 January 2026
AMD stock keeps KeyBanc upgrade in play as AI server chip supply tightens

AMD stock keeps KeyBanc upgrade in play as AI server chip supply tightens

AMD shares rose 0.6% to $222.27 Wednesday after KeyBanc upgraded the stock to “Overweight,” citing supply-chain checks showing server CPUs are nearly sold out for 2026. Analyst John Vinh raised the price target to $270 and flagged possible 10-15% price hikes in Q1. Investors await AMD’s Feb. 3 earnings for details on AI and data-center demand.
Nebius (NBIS) stock slides 3% as tech weakens; investors eye next AI-cloud catalysts

Nebius (NBIS) stock slides 3% as tech weakens; investors eye next AI-cloud catalysts

Nebius Group N.V. shares fell 3.3% to $101.95 Wednesday afternoon, extending a volatile week for the AI infrastructure firm. Investors are watching a Jan. 29 product webinar and a February delivery milestone tied to a $2.9 billion Meta contract. The stock has swung sharply, jumping 9.6% Monday and falling 1.8% Tuesday. Tech stocks broadly declined, with Nvidia down 2.2% and the Nasdaq-100 ETF off 1.4%.

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  • Computershare Partners with Securitize for Blockchain-Backed Share Issuance
    May 2, 2026, 2:17 PM EDT. Computershare (ASX:CPU) has forged a partnership with Securitize to integrate blockchain technology into equity issuance, enabling U.S. companies to issue tokenized shares with preserved shareholder rights. Despite a 10% year-to-date share price drop, the stock posted a 6.7% gain over the past month. Analysts place Computershare's fair value at A$34.63, about 11.3% above the last closing price of A$30.73, highlighting potential undervaluation amid ongoing digitization efforts. The company's pivot away from U.S. Mortgage Services toward core operations has boosted management revenue by 6.4% and EPS by over 20%. However, these gains hinge on interest rate impacts and successful AI and digital transformation, with risks that could temper growth forecasts. Investors are weighing the blend of near-term risks against long-term prospects in this evolving fintech landscape.

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Grab’s Indonesia Shock: Driver-Fee Cap Hits GRAB Stock Days Before Earnings

Grab’s Indonesia Shock: Driver-Fee Cap Hits GRAB Stock Days Before Earnings

2 May 2026
Indonesia cut the maximum commission for ride-hailing platforms to 8% from 20%, directly affecting Grab and GoTo’s Gojek days before Grab’s earnings report. Drivers must now receive at least 92% of fares, and platforms are required to provide accident and health insurance. Grab and GoTo said they are reviewing the rule and will comply. Grab shares fell 3.9% to $3.67 after the announcement.
Cloudflare’s AI Bet Just Got Bigger Before Earnings. Investors Have One Question

Cloudflare’s AI Bet Just Got Bigger Before Earnings. Investors Have One Question

2 May 2026
Cloudflare shares jumped 6.1% to $217.50 on Friday after the company launched Dynamic Workflows, a new developer tool aimed at AI and software platforms. The release comes days before Cloudflare’s first-quarter earnings report on May 7. Trading volume was just under 3 million shares. Analysts expect Q1 revenue of about $621 million.
Intel Corporation’s SambaNova AI Bet Clears U.S. Review as INTC Stock Nears $100

Intel Corporation’s SambaNova AI Bet Clears U.S. Review as INTC Stock Nears $100

2 May 2026
U.S. antitrust regulators cleared Intel’s investment in SambaNova Systems, granting early termination for the deal and removing a key regulatory barrier. Intel raised its stake in the AI chip startup to 8.2% with a $35 million investment in February and plans another $15 million. The FTC decision does not endorse Intel’s strategy but ends the pre-closing review. Intel shares last closed at $99.62, up 5.44% on AI demand.
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