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Technology Stocks News 17 January 2026 - 18 January 2026

Monolithic Power Systems stock ends higher after Wells Fargo upgrade — what MPWR holders watch next week

Monolithic Power Systems stock ends higher after Wells Fargo upgrade — what MPWR holders watch next week

NEW YORK, Jan 17, 2026, 18:58 EST — The market has closed. Monolithic Power Systems shares rose 2.37% to close at $1,033.17 on Friday, outpacing other semiconductor stocks ahead of the U.S. market holiday weekend. Throughout the session, the stock fluctuated between $1,019.62 and $1,047.40. The rally came after Wells Fargo’s Joe Quatrochi upgraded Monolithic Power from “Equal Weight” to “Overweight,” raising his price target to $1,125 from $1,100. He pointed to a “path for positive estimate revisions” as enterprise data demand expands and other data-related segments remain strong. Quatrochi also highlighted “easy” year-on-year comps and the potential for customers
18 January 2026
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Marvell stock price steadies near $80 as Jefferies flags $120 target ahead of earnings

Marvell stock price steadies near $80 as Jefferies flags $120 target ahead of earnings

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 18:22 EST — Market closed. Marvell Technology shares closed Friday nearly flat at $80.46, eking out a slight gain after swinging widely throughout the session as investors returned to chip stocks linked to data centers. U.S. equity and options markets will shut down Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. That means Tuesday is the first opportunity for investors to move on semiconductor and AI spending trades. (NASDAQ Trader) The stock has reacted sharply to changes in expectations around “custom” AI silicon—chips tailored for specific clients, typically cloud providers—and the networking
18 January 2026
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Analog Devices stock dips into MLK break as Wall Street turns more bullish — what to watch next

Analog Devices stock dips into MLK break as Wall Street turns more bullish — what to watch next

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 17:51 EST — Market closed. Analog Devices shares slipped 0.6% to end Friday at $300.25, retreating from an earlier peak of $309.26, a 52-week high. Trading volume reached roughly 4.3 million shares. The intraday reversal is significant since ADI is seen as a bellwether for the “analog” chip cycle — the slower, industrial-focused segment of semiconductors that usually lags the headline AI stocks. When it’s near the peak of its range, even small shifts can shake it up. U.S. markets will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, reopening Tuesday. Investors
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KLA stock price holds near a fresh high after analyst upgrades — what’s next for KLAC

KLA stock price holds near a fresh high after analyst upgrades — what’s next for KLAC

NEW YORK, Jan 17, 2026, 17:46 (EST) — Market closed KLA Corp shares closed Friday up 1.5% at $1,567.82, holding onto gains amid a sluggish U.S. session and staying just below their 52-week peak. Trading volume reached roughly 1.5 million shares, surpassing the 50-day average, as investors absorbed a volatile week in the semiconductor sector. (MarketWatch) The stock’s strength late last week came after a chip-driven rally on Thursday, sparked by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s earnings and outlook, which shifted expectations around factory spending. Reuters noted that chip-tool makers Applied Materials, Lam Research, and KLA each climbed over 7% that
18 January 2026
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Broadcom stock price (AVGO) rebounds into the long weekend as analysts turn bullish again

Broadcom stock price (AVGO) rebounds into the long weekend as analysts turn bullish again

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 17:25 (EST) — Market closed. Broadcom shares climbed 2.53% on Friday, ending the day at $351.71. This late-week rally puts the chipmaker back in the spotlight as the holiday break approaches. (Broadcom Investors) U.S. markets will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, moving the next trading session to Tuesday and shortening the window for fresh signals on risk appetite. This is significant for Broadcom, which has acted as a stand-in for AI infrastructure demand and enterprise software trends via its VMware division. (New York Stock Exchange) This week’s gains were
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Lam Research stock price pops into long weekend — here’s what to watch next week

Lam Research stock price pops into long weekend — here’s what to watch next week

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 12:21 ET — Market closed Shares of Lam Research (LRCX.O) climbed 2.5% on Friday, finishing at $222.96, as U.S. markets remained closed over the weekend. The stock has rallied alongside other chip-equipment firms after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co raised its 2026 capital spending forecast to $52 billion-$56 billion. Investors took this as a signal of increased demand for chipmaking tools. “The market has underestimated again how large is the demand for AI, and the implementation is going faster than everybody expected,” said Han Dieperink, chief investment officer at Aureus, which holds shares in ASML. (Reuters)
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AMD stock ends higher as Wall Street turns upbeat; what to watch before Feb. 3 earnings

AMD stock ends higher as Wall Street turns upbeat; what to watch before Feb. 3 earnings

New York, January 17, 2026, 11:16 AM EST — Market closed Advanced Micro Devices’ stock climbed 1.7% Friday, closing at $231.83. The gain capped a strong week, driven by fresh analyst upgrades and deal buzz tied to expanding data-center capacity. (Yahoo Finance) These developments are crucial as traders weigh whether demand for AMD’s data-center chips will hold up through 2026, with the company’s next earnings report just weeks away. Two key updates came in rapid order: Wells Fargo upgraded AMD to its top semiconductor pick, and Riot Platforms announced it inked its first data-center lease with AMD. (Investing.com) Chip stocks
17 January 2026
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Palantir stock drops into long weekend as February earnings loom

Palantir stock drops into long weekend as February earnings loom

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 10:56 EST — Market closed. Shares of Palantir Technologies Inc dropped 3.4% on Friday, closing at $170.96, wrapping up a volatile week for the stock, which has attracted significant retail and momentum buying. This shift is significant since the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday pushes the next U.S. trading session back, giving traders extra time to adjust risk ahead of upcoming earnings and economic updates. The New York Stock Exchange will remain closed Monday and resume trading Tuesday. (New York Stock Exchange) Palantir’s decline unfolded amid a broader market pullback ahead of the holiday,
17 January 2026
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Micron stock in focus: $1.8 billion Taiwan fab deal adds DRAM capacity as MU heads into a holiday break

Micron stock in focus: $1.8 billion Taiwan fab deal adds DRAM capacity as MU heads into a holiday break

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 07:26 EST — Market closed. Micron Technology, Inc. announced Saturday it has signed an exclusive letter of intent to buy Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp’s P5 fab in Tongluo, Taiwan. The $1.8 billion all-cash deal is designed to boost its memory production capacity. https://investors.micron.com/news-releases/news-release-details/micron-signs-letter-intent-purchase-tongluo-site-begin-strategic-partnership-with-psmc Investors have been pushing memory-chip stocks higher, betting that demand for DRAM—a key memory in servers, PCs, and phones—will remain strong as data centers ramp up capacity to handle AI workloads. Micron’s rally will face a fresh test once trading picks back up. U.S. markets remain closed Monday for Martin Luther King
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Grab stock in focus: HSBC flips to Buy as GRAB heads into a long U.S. market pause

Grab stock in focus: HSBC flips to Buy as GRAB heads into a long U.S. market pause

NEW YORK, January 17, 2026, 07:01 (EST) — Market closed Grab Holdings Ltd (GRAB.O) heads into the extended U.S. market holiday after HSBC bumped its rating on the Southeast Asian ride-hailing and delivery firm to Buy, citing the recent dip in its shares. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with trading resuming Tuesday. (Fintel) That’s crucial since Grab’s shares have been struggling to find support. A new “buy” rating could shake up the opening trade of a shorter week. It might also trigger some short-covering amid thinner liquidity. Investors are now focused on the
17 January 2026
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ServiceNow stock drops again — what to watch after Friday’s slide and ahead of Jan. 28 earnings

ServiceNow stock drops again — what to watch after Friday’s slide and ahead of Jan. 28 earnings

New York, January 17, 2026, 06:05 EST — The market has closed. Shares of ServiceNow Inc dropped 2.94% on Friday, closing at $127.31 and extending their losing streak to four sessions. The enterprise software maker’s stock underperformed Salesforce, whereas Oracle and Synopsys saw gains. Trading volume surged well above its recent average. (MarketWatch) The decline is significant given that the next U.S. cash session won’t open until Tuesday, as markets shut Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. That break leaves investors holding onto a softening large-cap software sector right as the calendar tightens later this month. (Investopedia) ServiceNow is
17 January 2026
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Adobe stock price ends week at $296: what ADBE traders watch after the long market break

Adobe stock price ends week at $296: what ADBE traders watch after the long market break

New York, January 17, 2026, 05:25 EST — The market has closed. Adobe shares finished Friday down 2.6%, slipping to $296.12 and hitting the low of their daily range. The software giant faced renewed selling pressure as the week wrapped up. Data revealed the stock swung between $295.44 and $304.89, with roughly 8.5 million shares traded. The timing is crucial since U.S. stock markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, making Tuesday the next trading day. That break leaves investors holding momentum plays and downside protection, waiting for fresh market data. (New York Stock Exchange) Adobe’s
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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, 1:06 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
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
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