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IonQ, Rigetti and QUBT move: what’s driving quantum computing stocks into next week

IonQ, Rigetti and QUBT move: what’s driving quantum computing stocks into next week

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 13:22 EST — Market closed. Rosenblatt Securities analyst John McPeake kicked off coverage on Rigetti Computing and Quantum Computing Inc, handing both Buy ratings, Barron’s reported. The quantum computing sector stays under the spotlight, despite ongoing skepticism about extended timelines and scant near-term revenue. “Rigetti does indeed need to get their error rates down to be more competitive,” McPeake noted. (Barron’s) Quantum computing uses quantum bits, or qubits, to tackle problems beyond the reach of classical computers. But in the market, that potential is tough to value. Stocks in this space usually move on technical
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Amazon stock: AMZN holds $239 after AWS rolls out Europe “sovereign cloud” — what to watch Tuesday

Amazon stock: AMZN holds $239 after AWS rolls out Europe “sovereign cloud” — what to watch Tuesday

NEW YORK, Jan 17, 2026, 09:37 EST — Market closed. Amazon.com shares climbed 0.4% to close Friday at $239.12, edging up ahead of the long weekend when U.S. markets will be closed on Monday. The shift is small, yet the spotlight remains intense. Investors repeatedly ask: will Amazon’s costly investments in cloud and connectivity deliver consistent growth without sparking fresh margin worries? Two events in the last 48 hours have intensified that debate. One involves AWS, the company’s cash cow; the other concerns Amazon’s ongoing efforts in space. AWS has rolled out a new “European Sovereign Cloud,” hosting data centres
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Nvidia stock tumbles into long weekend after China blocks H200 chip shipments

Nvidia stock tumbles into long weekend after China blocks H200 chip shipments

New York, January 17, 2026, 09:44 EST — Market closed. Nvidia shares slipped 0.44% to close at $186.23 on Friday following reports that Chinese customs blocked shipments of the company’s H200 AI processors. This move reportedly forced parts suppliers to halt production. (Reuters) The flare-up is significant since Washington recently opened a limited channel for H200 sales to China, intending to let approved commercial deals move forward under strict conditions. If Beijing looks to tighten controls at the border again, it throws uncertainty over a market crucial to near-term demand for data-center chips. (Reuters) China is drafting rules to control
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Micron’s $1.8B Taiwan fab plan puts MU in focus after Friday’s 7.8% pop

Micron’s $1.8B Taiwan fab plan puts MU in focus after Friday’s 7.8% pop

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 08:34 EST — Market closed Micron Technology announced Saturday it has entered into an exclusive letter of intent to buy Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp’s P5 fabrication facility in Tongluo, Taiwan, for $1.8 billion in cash. On Friday, Micron’s shares closed at $362.75, gaining $26.12, or 7.76%, on roughly 47.9 million shares traded. (Micron Technology) This announcement comes amid growing concerns that memory, not processors, could be the next bottleneck in AI development. Attention is now on DRAM and NAND chips, which provide servers with the fast working memory and flash storage essential for AI. Morgan
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Bloom Energy ends a wild week near $150 as data-center power trade churns

Bloom Energy ends a wild week near $150 as data-center power trade churns

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 08:30 EST — The market has closed. Bloom Energy shares ended Friday up 7.4%, closing at $149.50. The fuel-cell maker has extended its strong January rally, fueled by momentum traders sticking with the data-center power sector. (Yahoo Finance) This shift is significant since Monday’s market holiday delays the next U.S. session, forcing a reset in positioning when markets reopen Tuesday. That comes after a volatile week in AI-related power stocks. (New York Stock Exchange) Bloom now serves as a liquid proxy for “behind-the-meter” power — generation installed directly at customer sites, sidestepping certain grid limitations
17 January 2026
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Cipher Mining stock jumps 7% as bitcoin miners rally on Riot-AMD data center deal

Cipher Mining stock jumps 7% as bitcoin miners rally on Riot-AMD data center deal

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 07:36 EST — Market closed. Cipher Mining Inc shares climbed 7.3% on Friday, closing at $18.80, with more than 45 million shares changing hands. The boost followed a broad rally among U.S.-listed bitcoin miners, sparked by Riot Platforms’ announcement of a long-term data-center lease connected to chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices. (TheMinerMag) The rally is significant for Cipher as its stock now moves along two fronts: the bitcoin price and the miners’ ability to convert cheap power and land into steady data-center rental income. High-performance computing (HPC) — the intense data center work behind AI model
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Nvidia stock price in focus as China blocks H200 shipments heading into next trade

Nvidia stock price in focus as China blocks H200 shipments heading into next trade

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 06:13 EST — Market closed NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) shares slipped 0.5% to close at $186.23 on Friday, following a Financial Times report that Chinese customs have halted shipments of its recently approved H200 AI chips. This move forced parts suppliers to pause production. According to the report, Nvidia anticipated over 1 million orders from Chinese customers, though Reuters couldn’t immediately confirm this. Nvidia declined to comment. (Reuters) U.S. markets are closed until Tuesday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, so investors can’t react right away to the latest China news. That’s significant for Nvidia, given
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Super Micro Computer stock jumps 11% as TSMC’s AI outlook lifts the mood — what SMCI traders watch next

Super Micro Computer stock jumps 11% as TSMC’s AI outlook lifts the mood — what SMCI traders watch next

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 04:56 EST — Markets have closed. Super Micro Computer (SMCI) surged roughly 11% in Friday’s U.S. session, closing near $32.64 after fluctuating between $29.62 and $32.97. Trading volume hit about 79 million shares. The AI server maker gained momentum after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s positive forecast boosted the semiconductor sector and calmed worries over high tech valuations. “That’s been kind of squashed … with the news from Taiwan Semiconductor,” said Alan Lancz, president of Alan B. Lancz & Associates. (Reuters) The broader market barely budged Friday, with U.S. stocks closing nearly flat ahead of the
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BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) stock: MrBeast deal and share-vote dilution fears keep price in focus after hours

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) stock: MrBeast deal and share-vote dilution fears keep price in focus after hours

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 19:55 (ET) — After-hours Shares of BitMine Immersion Technologies edged up roughly 1% on Friday, closing near $31.16 in late trading. The stock fluctuated between $29.82 and $31.48 during the session. About 44.3 million shares changed hands. Over the past year, the shares have traded in a wide band from $0.79 to $38.49. This shift is significant since BitMine has become a turbocharged stand-in for ether, but with a corporate angle that keeps evolving. A $200 million stake in MrBeast’s company injects a consumer and financial-services narrative into what was largely a crypto-treasury play. Investors
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Quantum computing stocks pop as Rosenblatt starts Buy calls on Rigetti, Quantum Computing

Quantum computing stocks pop as Rosenblatt starts Buy calls on Rigetti, Quantum Computing

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 19:27 (EST) Shares of Rigetti Computing and Quantum Computing Inc climbed Friday after Rosenblatt Securities initiated coverage with Buy ratings, pegging price targets at $40 and $22, respectively. Rigetti jumped 3.7% to $25.62, while Quantum Computing advanced 4.0% to $12.70 in late trading. IonQ rose 6.8%, and D-Wave Quantum added 0.5%. Rosenblatt analyst John McPeake admitted he was “giving them the benefit of the doubt” on Rigetti’s near-term target. (Investing.com) Investors continue to see quantum firms as a momentum play within small-cap tech. Revenues remain thin for many in the sector, so stock moves largely
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Spotify stock slips as Premium price hike lands; analysts trim targets

Spotify stock slips as Premium price hike lands; analysts trim targets

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 19:00 EST — Trading after the bell. Shares of Spotify Technology S.A. slipped 0.7% to $504.50 on Friday and barely moved in after-hours trading, adding to a two-day decline totaling roughly 4.6% following Thursday’s 3.95% fall. The stock fluctuated between $500.82 and $511.13 during the session, with roughly 3.7 million shares traded. (StockAnalysis) Investors are once again faced with a classic Spotify dilemma: raising subscription fees boosts revenue fast, but only if customers don’t jump ship. That “stickiness” factor is crucial, especially as streaming companies aim to prove growth is possible without the heavy spending
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ServiceNow stock drops nearly 3% as security flaw headlines linger ahead of Jan. 28 earnings

ServiceNow stock drops nearly 3% as security flaw headlines linger ahead of Jan. 28 earnings

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 18:18 EST — Trading after the bell. Shares of ServiceNow, Inc. dropped 2.9% on Friday, closing near $127.31 in after-hours trading. During the day, the stock swung between $126.88 and $132.21, with roughly 19.9 million shares changing hands. The stock now trades roughly 47% below its 52-week peak, ramping up pressure ahead of the long weekend when thin liquidity often amplifies market moves. (MarketWatch) ServiceNow grabbed attention recently when researchers flagged a critical software flaw linked to its AI tools. It’s a sharp reminder that security issues can emerge fast in enterprise software. U.S. stocks
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Stock Market Today

CSL share price in focus after ASX sell-off: what investors watch before Feb 11 results

CSL share price in focus after ASX sell-off: what investors watch before Feb 11 results

7 February 2026
CSL Limited shares closed down 0.4% at A$180.50 Friday as the S&P/ASX 200 dropped 2.03% to 8,708.80. CSL will report half-year results and announce its interim dividend on Feb. 11, with the stock set to trade ex-dividend March 10. A filing showed 59,992 CSL conditional rights lapsed this week. The company’s market value stands near A$87 billion, down about a third in the past year.
Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Macquarie Group shares fell 2.17% to A$207.83 Friday, marking a third straight decline as the ASX 200 slid 2%. Australia’s regulator trimmed liquidity requirements for Macquarie Bank after improvements in controls. Macquarie Asset Management announced two UK utility deals, including full ownership of Last Mile Infrastructure and the purchase of Energy Assets Group. Investors await Tuesday’s operational briefing.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 1:14 AM EST Crude Oil Prices Rise on Dollar Weakness, Geopolitical Tensions February 7, 2026, 12:52 AM EST. Crude oil prices edged higher on Friday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East. March WTI crude gained 0.41%, rebounding from early losses, while gasoline prices rose 1.38%. Doubts over a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal loom after reports of Iran's refusal to halt uranium enrichment, raising the risk of military action and potential disruption of vital shipping routes. Additionally, a surge in U.S. consumer
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