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Technology News News 8 January 2026 - 9 January 2026

Western Digital stock drops again as AI-storage rally unwinds — what traders watch next

Western Digital stock drops again as AI-storage rally unwinds — what traders watch next

NEW YORK, January 8, 2026, 18:52 EST — After-hours Western Digital (WDC.O) shares were down 6.1% at $187.68 in after-hours trading on Thursday, after swinging between $180.70 and $201.78 during the session. Seagate Technology (STX.O) fell 7.7%, while SanDisk (SNDK.O) and Micron Technology (MU.O) slid 5.3% and 3.7%, respectively. The two-day pullback has tested a trade that ran hot at the start of the year, with investors treating storage and memory names as spillover plays on artificial intelligence infrastructure spending. “While AI is still hot, there are going to be winners and losers,” said Art Hogan, chief market strategist at
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Applied Digital (APLD) stock jumps after earnings beat as AI data-center lease talks stay in focus

Applied Digital (APLD) stock jumps after earnings beat as AI data-center lease talks stay in focus

New York, January 8, 2026, 18:22 EST — After-hours Applied Digital Corp (APLD) shares rose about 8% in after-hours trading on Thursday after a volatile session, as investors digested the company’s quarterly update and its push to lock in long-term customers for AI-focused data centers. The stock was last up 8.0% at $31.94 after ranging from $30.61 to $35.44. The move matters because the market has been paying up for companies that can secure power and signed contracts for artificial intelligence workloads, not just talk about them. Those contracts can help fund the buildout — and blunt the risk of
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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

New York, January 8, 2026, 18:12 EST — Market closed Shares of Advanced Micro Devices fell 2.5% in after-hours trading on Thursday, closing at $204.68. The drop unfolded against a backdrop of some choppiness in the wider market. The drop stands out as investors turn pickier on the AI trade just before earnings season kicks off. For AMD, the focus isn’t only on flashy new hardware launches—it’s whether those wins translate into tangible shipments and better profit margins. AMD said on Tuesday it will release its fiscal fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings on Feb. 3, right after the market closes.
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Meta Platforms stock dips as China opens probe into Manus AI deal

Meta Platforms stock dips as China opens probe into Manus AI deal

New York, Jan 8, 2026, 17:54 EST — After-hours Meta Platforms, Inc. shares slipped on Thursday, closing just a bit lower before holding steady in after-hours trading. This came after China said it would review the Facebook parent’s acquisition of AI startup Manus. The stock wrapped up the day down 0.4% at $646.06, bouncing between $635.79 and $647.03 during the session. China’s commerce ministry announced it would team up with other agencies to carry out the review. Spokesman He Yadong made it clear that deals involving foreign investment, technology exports, and overseas data transfers have to comply with Chinese law.
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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

NEW YORK, Jan 8, 2026, 17:37 (EST) — After-hours Intel shares rose about 3% in after-hours trading on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump praised a meeting with Chief Executive Lip-Bu Tan on social media. The stock closed down 3.5% at $41.11, after trading between $40.68 and $43.31 in the regular session. The remarks put fresh focus on Intel’s turnaround plan, which hinges on moving its next manufacturing process into high-volume production. Intel has said its Core Ultra Series 3 laptop processors are the first “AI PC” platform built on its 18A node — a new generation of chipmaking tech
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AMD stock slips after-hours as CES AI chip pitch meets “show me” market mood

AMD stock slips after-hours as CES AI chip pitch meets “show me” market mood

NEW YORK, Jan 8, 2026, 16:41 EST — After-hours Advanced Micro Devices (AMD.O) shares were down 2.5% at $204.68 in after-hours trading on Thursday, after swinging between $203.35 and $211.51 in the session. The late dip matters because AMD is heading into its next earnings report with investors still trying to price how quickly its new AI (artificial intelligence) hardware turns into shipped systems and recurring orders. The stock’s slide also puts a round-number $200 level back on screens for short-term traders. Wall Street’s tone did not help. U.S. stocks ended mixed, with technology shares sliding as investors picked through
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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

NEW YORK, Jan 8, 2026, 4:32 PM (EST) — After-hours Meta Platforms shares were down 0.4% at $646.06 in after-hours trade on Thursday after China’s commerce ministry said it would assess and investigate Meta’s acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus. The stock swung between $635.79 and $647.03 during the session. Reuters The move lands as investors get pickier about the big checks going into AI, and whether they pay back soon enough to justify rich valuations. “It’s become a ‘show me’ sector,” said Art Hogan, chief market strategist at B. Riley Wealth, pointing to scrutiny over how companies monetize AI
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Tesla stock rises as Murdoch share-sale filing lands; robotaxi rules and Jan. 28 earnings loom

Tesla stock rises as Murdoch share-sale filing lands; robotaxi rules and Jan. 28 earnings loom

NEW YORK, Jan 8, 2026, 16:07 ET — After-hours Tesla shares rose about 1.1% to $435.95 in Thursday’s regular session, after trading as low as $424.66 and as high as $436.82. The move came as Wall Street turned choppy for big tech and other AI-linked names, with investors asking more pointed questions about what all that spending buys. The Nasdaq fell 0.65% on the day, and “while AI is still hot, there are going to be winners and losers,” said Art Hogan, chief market strategist at B. Riley Wealth. Reuters At the CES trade show in Las Vegas, chip supplier
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Cloudflare stock (NET) drops 7% as tech turns wary; insider sales filed, payrolls next

Cloudflare stock (NET) drops 7% as tech turns wary; insider sales filed, payrolls next

New York, January 8, 2026, 15:42 EST — Regular session Cloudflare Inc shares fell about 7% on Thursday, pulling the cybersecurity and content delivery firm lower after a strong close the day before. The stock was down 7.1% at $188.32, after opening at $201.71 and touching $185.82. The selling came as investors stepped back from big tech and other AI-linked trades, putting pressure on the broader technology sector. “It’s become a ‘show me’ sector. Show me how you monetize this,” said Art Hogan, chief market strategist at B. Riley Wealth, pointing to worries about returns on capex, or capital spending.
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Accenture stock jumps 4% on fresh AI moves: Profitmind deal, Faculty buy plan

Accenture stock jumps 4% on fresh AI moves: Profitmind deal, Faculty buy plan

New York, Jan 8, 2026, 15:31 (EST) — Regular session Accenture plc shares rose about 4.1% to $285.18 in afternoon trading on Thursday, after opening at $272.25 and sliding to $270.53. The stock later touched $286.53, putting it ahead of other IT-services names. Cognizant gained 2.1%, IBM climbed 2.0% and DXC added 0.9%. Accenture said it has invested, through Accenture Ventures, in Profitmind and will partner with the retail technology company to take its agentic AI platform to clients. Agentic AI uses software “agents” that can interpret data and trigger tasks — aimed here at pricing, inventory and merchandising decisions
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Viavi Solutions (VIAV) stock slides 8% as it unveils Verizon-linked AR tool — what’s next

Viavi Solutions (VIAV) stock slides 8% as it unveils Verizon-linked AR tool — what’s next

NEW YORK, Jan 8, 2026, 15:08 EST — Regular session Viavi Solutions Inc shares fell about 8% to $17.03 in afternoon trading on Thursday, after touching a session low of $16.98. About 3.0 million shares had changed hands by 3:08 p.m. EST. The drop came amid a broader pullback in U.S. technology stocks that pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq lower, with investors weighing fresh labor-market data and looking ahead to Friday’s U.S. nonfarm payrolls report. Reuters Earlier on Thursday, the company said it had integrated RF Viewer — an augmented reality tool that overlays data on a live video
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Uber stock ticks higher as CES robotaxi rollout sharpens focus on Waymo and Tesla

Uber stock ticks higher as CES robotaxi rollout sharpens focus on Waymo and Tesla

New York, Jan 8, 2026, 14:58 EST — Regular session Uber Technologies, Inc (UBER.N) shares rose 1.9% to $87.85 in afternoon trading on Thursday, while partner Lucid Group (LCID.O) climbed about 4%. The move comes as investors re-price the long-running question around Uber’s future: will robotaxis become a cheaper supply of rides or a rival product that cuts into Uber’s slice of each fare. “Potential competition from autonomous vehicles has long been considered a key risk to Uber’s terminal value,” Jefferies analyst John Colantuoni wrote, pointing to renewed attention on Tesla and Alphabet’s Waymo. Investors Uber and partners Lucid and
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Stock Market Today

GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

7 February 2026
GSK shares closed Friday up 0.83% at a 52-week high after the EU approved Nucala for certain uncontrolled COPD patients. Insider filings showed chairman Jonathan Symonds bought 2,500 shares while executive David Redfern sold 100,000. The FTSE 100 rose 0.6%. Broker ratings on GSK remained mixed.
Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

7 February 2026
Aye Finance raised Rs 454.5 crore from 19 anchor investors ahead of its Feb 9 IPO, pricing shares at the top of a Rs 122–129 range. The company’s profit fell 40% to Rs 64.3 crore in the six months to September as bad loans rose to 4.85%. The IPO values Aye at about Rs 3,200 crore, below its last private round. Major investors include Nippon Life India and Goldman Sachs funds.
BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

7 February 2026
British American Tobacco shares closed up 1.2% at 4,609 pence Friday, near a 52-week high. The company disclosed further share buybacks and management share purchases ahead of its Feb. 12 full-year results. BAT bought 121,668 shares for cancellation on Feb. 5. Investors await updates on nicotine alternatives and cash returns.
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