Technology

Big Tech’s data-center power bill fight: Warren presses Google as PJM auction plans grow

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren and two colleagues said Big Tech firms responding to their inquiry on data-center electricity costs pledged to pay more. However, the companies stopped short of detailing how they would prevent households from footing the bill for grid upgrades. https://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/warren-senators-secure-new-commitments-from-big-tech-on-electricity-costs-but-companies-dodge-accountability-for-hiking-families-utility-bills

24 January 2026

Data Centers·Energy Policy·NASDAQ:GOOGL·Technology

GlobalFoundries (GFS) stock price slides nearly 5% into weekend as chip trade turns jumpy

GlobalFoundries Inc shares dropped 4.8% to close at $42.85 on Friday, capping a choppy week for chip stocks. The Nasdaq-listed contract chipmaker, which produces chips for other companies, fluctuated between $45.02 and $42.60 during the session, with roughly 4.3 million shares traded.

24 January 2026

NASDAQ:GFS·Semiconductors·Stock Market·Technology

Intel sinks 17% as gold nears $5,000 and Wall Street braces for Fed, Big Tech earnings

U.S. stocks closed out a choppy week mixed on Friday, with Intel’s weak forecast dragging the Dow down, even as the Nasdaq inched higher. Gold continued its climb toward $5,000 an ounce, while silver stayed above $100. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/live/stock-market-today-dow-slides-nasdaq-pops-after-volatile-week-as-intel-plunges-after-earnings-234147437.html

24 January 2026

Earnings Reports·Federal Reserve·Gold Prices·NASDAQ:INTC·Stock Market·Technology

Sage Group share price in focus: AI partnership and buyback set up Jan 27 trading update

Sage Group plc shares closed Friday 0.6% higher at 1,029.1 pence, following news of an AI partnership and ongoing share buybacks from the UK accounting and payroll software firm. During the session, the stock fluctuated between 1,013.5 and 1,034.0 pence, still hovering about 24% below its 52-week peak.

24 January 2026

Artificial Intelligence·LSE:SGE·Stock Market·Technology

Adobe stock price: ADBE closes up as Firefly Foundry AI pitch hits Hollywood ahead of Fed week

Adobe shares edged up 0.4% to $301.07 on Friday, finding some footing after a choppy run for tech stocks. The software giant unveiled a more focused “IP-safe” generative AI offering tailored for studios and talent agencies.

24 January 2026

Artificial Intelligence·NASDAQ:ADBE·Stock Market·Technology

BNAI stock surges nearly 90% as Brand Engagement Network lands $2.05 million Valio Africa AI licensing deal

Shares of Brand Engagement Network jumped roughly 90% on Friday after the AI firm announced a licensing and investment deal with Valio Technologies. The partnership aims to expand its platform throughout Africa. https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/26/01/50111905/brand-engagement-network-bnai-stock-explodes-on-2-million-valio-technologies-deal

24 January 2026

Artificial Intelligence·NASDAQ:BNAI·Stock Market·Technology

Spotify stock jumps on Goldman upgrade as AI playlists and earnings draw closer

Shares of Spotify Technology S.A. climbed 2.9% to finish at $513.21 on Friday. In after-hours trading, the stock slipped slightly, down 0.1% to $512.50.

24 January 2026

Artificial Intelligence·NASDAQ:SPOT·Stock Market·Technology

Broadcom stock slips (AVGO) after Intel’s forecast shakes chip mood; Fed and Big Tech earnings ahead

Broadcom shares dropped $5.44, or 1.7%, closing at $320.05 on Friday. During the session, the stock swung between $314.19 and $326.90.

23 January 2026

Earnings Reports·Federal Reserve·NASDAQ:AVGO·Stock Market·Technology

Sandisk stock price falls nearly 6% after Friday slide as filings draw fresh scrutiny

Sandisk Corp shares ended Friday down 5.8%, closing at $474 after moving between $463.40 and $506.00 during a volatile session. Trading volume reached roughly 20.2 million shares.

23 January 2026

NASDAQ:SNDK·Stock Market·Technology

AMD stock price climbs after Intel flags AI server chip strain — what investors watch next

Shares of Advanced Micro Devices climbed roughly 2.3% to $259.65 in after-hours on Friday. The Nasdaq stock swung between $252.01 and $266.76, with volume hitting around 47 million shares.

23 January 2026

HKG:0700·NASDAQ:AMD·NASDAQ:INTC·NASDAQ:NVDA·NYSE:BABA·Stock Market·Technology

Micron stock closes higher near $400 as HSBC lifts target to $500 on memory-price crunch

Micron Technology, Inc. shares closed up 0.5% at $399.58 on Friday, after trading between $390.80 and $411.90.

23 January 2026

NASDAQ:MU·Semiconductors·Stock Market·Technology

Marvell (MRVL) stock slides nearly 4% even as FTC ends waiting period on Celestial AI deal

Marvell Technology shares fell 3.9%, ending Friday at $79.90, down from $83.10 the day before. The stock swung between $84.33 and $79.73, with more than 9 million shares changing hands.

23 January 2026

NASDAQ:MRVL·Stock Market·Technology

Life360 stock jumps 22% as record Q4 user growth lifts outlook ahead of March results

Life360 shares surged roughly 22% on Friday following the family-safety app maker’s report of record fourth-quarter user growth and stronger-than-anticipated preliminary results. The stock climbed $12.09 to $66.90 in afternoon trading, hitting a high of $71.17 earlier in the day.

23 January 2026

Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:LCSP·Stock Market·Technology

Grab stock ticks up as GoTo deal hits a Telkomsel snag, merchants get iPhone tap-to-pay

Shares of Grab Holdings Limited climbed on Friday after news surfaced that its planned acquisition of Indonesian rival GoTo Group hit new obstacles. The stock gained roughly 1.1%, trading at $4.60 in afternoon session.

23 January 2026

IDX:GOTO·NASDAQ:GRAB·Technology

Ergo founder John Purdy dies at 63, just after Presidio closes takeover

John Purdy, the entrepreneur behind Irish IT services company Ergo, has died at 63, the Irish Independent reported Friday. His passing occurred just one day after U.S. tech services firm Presidio finalized its takeover of the Ireland-based group, MarketScreener data shows.

23 January 2026

NASDAQ:PRDO·Technology

Accenture stock slides in New York: traders weigh Sovereign AI deal and fresh Buy call

Accenture plc shares dropped 1.2%, hitting $281.73 by 2:53 p.m. EST on Friday, down from Thursday’s close of $285.09. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF showed little movement.

23 January 2026

Artificial Intelligence·NASDAQ:ADP·NASDAQ:CTSH·NASDAQ:NVDA·NASDAQ:PLTR·NYSE:ACN·NYSE:DELL·NYSE:IBM·Stock Market·Technology

KLA stock price holds near $1,500 as Intel slump and earnings countdown drive volatility

KLA Corp shares were little changed at $1,499.58 in early afternoon trading, after dipping as much as 3.2% earlier in the session. The stock ranged from $1,452.01 to $1,509.45.

23 January 2026

Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:KLAC·Stock Market·Technology

Arista Networks stock holds near a 52-week high after a sudden jump — here’s what’s in focus

Shares of Arista Networks, Inc. slipped 0.2% to $138.15 on Friday, following an earlier peak at $138.93, marking the stock’s 52-week high before retreating. The company’s market cap stands near $143 billion.

23 January 2026

NASDAQ:ANET·Stock Market·Technology

Applied Materials (AMAT) stock rises on Deutsche Bank upgrade as chip-tool outlook comes back into focus

Shares of Applied Materials climbed roughly 1% to $321.96 by midday Friday following an upgrade from Deutsche Bank. The stock fluctuated between $311.25 and $323.62, with around 2.6 million shares changing hands.

23 January 2026

NASDAQ:AMAT·Semiconductors·Stock Market·Technology

Uber stock steadies as NYC tipping-law setback hits Uber Eats and robotaxi fears linger

Shares of Uber Technologies ticked up 0.2% to $82.75 on Friday, holding firm despite a legal blow in New York City and renewed chatter about driverless rivals.

23 January 2026

NASDAQ:LYFT·NASDAQ:TSLA·NASDAQ:UBER·NYSE:DASH·Stock Market·Technology

Technology 23 January 2026 - 24 January 2026

Big Tech’s data-center power bill fight: Warren presses Google as PJM auction plans grow

GlobalFoundries (GFS) stock price slides nearly 5% into weekend as chip trade turns jumpy

Intel sinks 17% as gold nears $5,000 and Wall Street braces for Fed, Big Tech earnings

Sage Group share price in focus: AI partnership and buyback set up Jan 27 trading update

Adobe stock price: ADBE closes up as Firefly Foundry AI pitch hits Hollywood ahead of Fed week

BNAI stock surges nearly 90% as Brand Engagement Network lands $2.05 million Valio Africa AI licensing deal

Spotify stock jumps on Goldman upgrade as AI playlists and earnings draw closer

Broadcom stock slips (AVGO) after Intel’s forecast shakes chip mood; Fed and Big Tech earnings ahead

Sandisk stock price falls nearly 6% after Friday slide as filings draw fresh scrutiny

AMD stock price climbs after Intel flags AI server chip strain — what investors watch next

Micron stock closes higher near $400 as HSBC lifts target to $500 on memory-price crunch

Marvell (MRVL) stock slides nearly 4% even as FTC ends waiting period on Celestial AI deal

Life360 stock jumps 22% as record Q4 user growth lifts outlook ahead of March results

Grab stock ticks up as GoTo deal hits a Telkomsel snag, merchants get iPhone tap-to-pay

Ergo founder John Purdy dies at 63, just after Presidio closes takeover

Accenture stock slides in New York: traders weigh Sovereign AI deal and fresh Buy call

KLA stock price holds near $1,500 as Intel slump and earnings countdown drive volatility

Arista Networks stock holds near a 52-week high after a sudden jump — here’s what’s in focus

Applied Materials (AMAT) stock rises on Deutsche Bank upgrade as chip-tool outlook comes back into focus

Uber stock steadies as NYC tipping-law setback hits Uber Eats and robotaxi fears linger

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UiPath (NYSE:PATH) Shares Jump 18% After Buybacks Offset Weaker ARR Growth

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