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AMD stock falls 2.5% as tech retreats, Feb. 3 earnings and CES AI chips in focus

AMD stock falls 2.5% as tech retreats, Feb. 3 earnings and CES AI chips in focus

AMD shares fell 2.5% to $204.68 after market close Thursday, mirroring declines in chip stocks and broader tech. Investors are watching for AMD’s Feb. 3 earnings report, focused on data-center accelerator shipments after new chip unveilings at CES. CEO Lisa Su highlighted the MI455 and MI440X processors, targeting Nvidia’s market share. CTO Mark Papermaster will speak at a Morgan Stanley conference on March 3.
Sandisk stock slips in late trade after AI-storage rally cools — what investors watch next

Sandisk stock slips in late trade after AI-storage rally cools — what investors watch next

Sandisk shares fell 5.3% to $334.54 in after-hours trading Thursday, extending a sharp drop after a volatile session that erased part of this week’s CES-driven surge. The stock, up over 800% since its 2025 spinoff, has swung on AI infrastructure bets and will report fiscal Q2 results on Jan. 29.
Oracle stock slips as tech cools on AI spending doubts; payrolls next test

Oracle stock slips as tech cools on AI spending doubts; payrolls next test

Oracle shares fell 1.6% to $189.65 Thursday, mirroring declines in tech stocks as the S&P 500 technology index dropped 1.5%. The stock traded near $190 after hours, with volume at 19.4 million shares. Oracle will trade ex-dividend Friday for its $0.50 payout. The stock sits about 45% below its 52-week high and remains under key moving averages.
Intel stock (INTC) pops after Trump touts “sub-2nm” chip milestone as earnings near

Intel stock (INTC) pops after Trump touts “sub-2nm” chip milestone as earnings near

Intel shares rose 3% after hours Thursday following praise from President Trump for a meeting with CEO Lip-Bu Tan and the company’s new chip technology. The stock had closed down 3.5% at $41.11. Intel’s Core Ultra Series 3 “AI PC” laptops, built on its 18A node, launch Jan. 27. Investors await fourth-quarter results and updates on manufacturing progress on Jan. 22.
Strategy (MSTR) stock climbs after MSCI eases index threat — here’s what traders watch next

Strategy (MSTR) stock climbs after MSCI eases index threat — here’s what traders watch next

Strategy Inc shares rose 3.2% to $166.97 in after-hours trading after MSCI said it would keep crypto-treasury firms in its indexes for now. MSCI also froze index share-count increases for these companies, limiting future weight changes from new issuance. Bitcoin traded near $91,096. U.S. payrolls data due Friday is seen as the next catalyst for bitcoin-linked stocks.
8 January 2026
Nvidia stock slips after report on China H200 payments as jobs data and earnings loom

Nvidia stock slips after report on China H200 payments as jobs data and earnings loom

Nvidia shares fell 2.1% to $185.04 in after-hours trading Thursday after Reuters reported the company is demanding full upfront payment from Chinese buyers for its H200 AI chips. Chinese firms have ordered over 2 million units, far exceeding Nvidia’s inventory. The U.S. jobless rate held at 4.6% in December, with markets pricing slim odds of a Fed rate cut in January. Investors await Friday’s jobs report and any update on China chip approvals.
Bitcoin price hovers near $91,000 as ETF money turns; Strategy stock ticks up after MSCI call

Bitcoin price hovers near $91,000 as ETF money turns; Strategy stock ticks up after MSCI call

Bitcoin rebounded to $91,142 after falling below $90,000 Thursday, while U.S.-listed crypto stocks ended mixed in after-hours trading. MSCI delayed an index change affecting bitcoin-treasury firms. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $486.1 million in net outflows on Jan. 7, led by BlackRock and Fidelity. Traders await Friday’s U.S. jobs report for further direction.
Meta stock dips as China opens Manus AI deal review — what investors watch next

Meta stock dips as China opens Manus AI deal review — what investors watch next

Meta shares fell 0.4% to $646.06 in after-hours trading after China’s commerce ministry said it would review Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus. Beijing cited compliance risks tied to tech exports and data transfers. The stock moved between $635.79 and $647.03 during the session. Meta also faces ongoing legal challenges in the U.S. over alleged platform harms to young users.
Microsoft stock slides on Copilot Checkout launch with PayPal as Wells Fargo trims target

Microsoft stock slides on Copilot Checkout launch with PayPal as Wells Fargo trims target

Microsoft shares fell 1.1% to $478.11 Thursday as the company launched Copilot Checkout on Copilot.com in the U.S., with PayPal, Shopify, and Stripe as partners. Shoppers can buy from retailers like Urban Outfitters and Etsy sellers without leaving the chat. Wells Fargo cut its Microsoft price target to $665. Microsoft will report fiscal Q2 results on Jan. 28 after the close.
Broadcom stock drops in late trade as AI nerves bite; $4.5 billion bond sale, Wi‑Fi 8 CES push in view

Broadcom stock drops in late trade as AI nerves bite; $4.5 billion bond sale, Wi‑Fi 8 CES push in view

Broadcom shares fell 3.2% to $332.48 in after-hours trading Thursday, tracking a broader tech decline. The company priced $4.5 billion in senior notes for debt repayment and general purposes. Broadcom also unveiled a Wi‑Fi 8 platform at CES, with consumer products expected by late 2026. Investors are watching Friday’s U.S. payrolls report and demand for AI-related chips.
Palantir stock slides late Thursday as Truist’s fresh Buy call meets insider-sale filings

Palantir stock slides late Thursday as Truist’s fresh Buy call meets insider-sale filings

Palantir shares fell 2.5% to $177.22 after swinging more than $12 during Thursday’s session. SEC filings showed recent insider sales by director Alexander D. Moore and two senior officers under preset plans. Truist initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a $223 target earlier in the week. Broader tech stocks also declined as investors awaited Friday’s U.S. jobs report.
8 January 2026

Stock Market Today

  • 4 Reliable TSX Dividend Champions for Retirees
    March 23, 2026, 9:16 PM EDT. Canadian retirees seeking steady income should consider Fortis (TSX:FTS), Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ), Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY), and Granite Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:GRT.UN). Fortis offers stability with 52 years of dividend increases and a 3.4% yield. Canadian Natural has 26 years of raises but higher volatility due to oil price swings, yielding 3.7%. Royal Bank, Canada's largest lender, grew dividends 140% since 2011, paying a 3% yield. Meanwhile, Granite REIT provides exposure to industrial and logistics real estate with high occupancy rates, combining safety and income. These stocks blend reliable dividends with diverse sector exposure, suitable for conservative retirees amid uncertain markets.
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