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Technology News News 24 January 2026 - 25 January 2026

BT shares finish week higher as Openreach widens copper switch-off list, with Feb 5 update next

BT shares finish week higher as Openreach widens copper switch-off list, with Feb 5 update next

BT shares closed at 188.25 pence Friday, up 0.75%, after Openreach announced it will halt copper-based services at 132 more exchanges, affecting about 1.23 million premises. The FTSE 100 ended lower, but BT extended a two-day rise. Investors await BT’s Q3 FY26 update on Feb. 5. No new regulatory filings since Dec. 31.
Broadcom stock drops into weekend as Fidelity settles VMware software dispute — what to watch next week

Broadcom stock drops into weekend as Fidelity settles VMware software dispute — what to watch next week

Broadcom shares fell 1.7% to $320.05 after Fidelity settled a lawsuit over access to VMware software, which Broadcom owns. Fidelity said Broadcom agreed to continue providing services, avoiding a court hearing set for next week. The case followed complaints over software bundling and pricing. Traders are watching next week’s Fed decision and tech earnings for further signals.
KLA stock price whipsaws ahead of Jan. 29 earnings as Intel rattles chip sector

KLA stock price whipsaws ahead of Jan. 29 earnings as Intel rattles chip sector

KLA Corp shares closed Friday up 0.9% at $1,512.78 after swinging within a 4% range, ending about 4% below their 52-week high. Intel’s 17% drop rattled the semiconductor sector, sending the iShares Semiconductor ETF down 1.1%. KLA reports quarterly earnings Jan. 29 after market close, with investors watching for guidance on chipmaking demand and export controls.
Intel’s 17% slide puts tech stocks on notice ahead of Fed, Microsoft and Apple earnings

Intel’s 17% slide puts tech stocks on notice ahead of Fed, Microsoft and Apple earnings

Intel shares fell 17% Friday after a weak outlook, while the Nasdaq rose 0.28% on gains in Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, and Nvidia. The S&P 500 was flat; the Dow dropped 0.58%. Microsoft, Meta, Tesla, and Apple report earnings January 28–29. The Federal Reserve meets January 27–28, with a policy statement due Wednesday.
Data center stocks brace for a “show-me” week as Intel flags AI chip bottlenecks

Data center stocks brace for a “show-me” week as Intel flags AI chip bottlenecks

Vertiv rose 0.8% to $182.49 Friday, while Equinix slipped 0.1% and Digital Realty edged up 0.3%. The S&P 500 ended flat as the Dow fell 0.58% and the Nasdaq gained 0.28%. Intel missed demand for AI server chips and lowered its outlook. Amazon is planning new layoffs at AWS and other units next week, Reuters reported.
Quantum computing stocks slide into weekend: D-Wave, Rigetti, IonQ retreat as filings and Fed week loom

Quantum computing stocks slide into weekend: D-Wave, Rigetti, IonQ retreat as filings and Fed week loom

D-Wave Quantum fell 6.5% to $25.63 Friday, leading declines in U.S.-listed quantum computing stocks. Rigetti dropped 5.9%, IonQ 4.3%, and Quantum Computing Inc 4.4%. D-Wave’s recent SEC filings fueled dilution concerns, while Rigetti’s India order and analyst upgrade drew attention. Traders now await the Federal Reserve meeting and new earnings reports next week.
SK hynix stock hits 52-week high: memory-chip squeeze sharpens focus on Jan 29 earnings

SK hynix stock hits 52-week high: memory-chip squeeze sharpens focus on Jan 29 earnings

SK hynix closed Friday at 767,000 won, up 1.6% and reaching a 52-week high as memory chip prices soared. Trading volume hit about 3.5 million shares. Surging demand for AI hardware is driving up costs, but analysts warn that smartphone and PC sales may drop in 2026. SK hynix reports quarterly results Jan. 29.
Oracle stock heads into Monday after Morgan Stanley cuts target, TikTok deal draws heat

Oracle stock heads into Monday after Morgan Stanley cuts target, TikTok deal draws heat

Oracle shares fell 0.6% to $177.16 Friday as investors weighed costs tied to its AI push. Morgan Stanley cut its price target to $213, citing high capital needs and warning of “little room for error.” A new TikTok joint venture would bring Oracle closer to the app’s technology, drawing scrutiny from lawmakers. Oracle raised its 2026 capital spending forecast to $50 billion in December.
Google stock price: Alphabet (GOOG) heads into new week with antitrust heat, Waymo probe and AI Search update

Google stock price: Alphabet (GOOG) heads into new week with antitrust heat, Waymo probe and AI Search update

Alphabet’s Class C shares fell 0.7% to $328.43 Friday after new legal and regulatory challenges surfaced for Google’s search business and Waymo. A U.S. judge allowed a consumer antitrust lawsuit against Google to proceed. The NTSB opened a probe into Waymo robotaxis for passing stopped school buses in Austin. Investors await Alphabet’s earnings on Feb. 4 and next week’s Fed meeting.
NVIDIA stock price rises on China H200 order signal as NVDA heads into a busy week

NVIDIA stock price rises on China H200 order signal as NVDA heads into a busy week

Nvidia shares rose 1.5% to $187.67 Friday after reports that Chinese officials told major tech firms to prepare orders for its H200 AI chips. The move comes as Nvidia awaits a formal decision from Beijing on whether the chips can be sold in China. CEO Jensen Huang was in Shanghai Saturday amid ongoing scrutiny and competition. U.S. markets closed with the Dow down 0.58%, S&P 500 flat, and Nasdaq up 0.28%.
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ST Engineering stock price drops 2% to S$9.71 as drone-autonomy tie-up grabs attention

ST Engineering stock price drops 2% to S$9.71 as drone-autonomy tie-up grabs attention

7 February 2026
ST Engineering shares fell 1.9% to S$9.71 Friday, outpacing the Singapore market’s 0.8% drop amid a tech-led selloff. The company signed a deal with Shield AI at the Singapore Airshow to integrate autonomy software into its unmanned platforms and unveiled a small drone capable of carrying explosives. About 6.9 million shares traded as investors await full-year results on Feb. 27.
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