Technology

Google Gemini adds Walmart checkout: Alphabet’s new AI shopping push puts GOOGL stock in focus

Walmart shares gained roughly 2% Monday as Alphabet slipped, following news the retailer’s shopping experience will be integrated into Google’s Gemini assistant. Shoppers can now build carts and complete checkout without leaving the chat interface. “We aren’t just watching the shift, we are driving it,” said John Furner, Walmart U.S. chief and incoming CEO.

12 January 2026

Artificial Intelligence·E-Commerce·NASDAQ:GOOGL·NYSE:WMT·Stock Market·Technology

Duolingo stock sinks on CFO exit, new finance chief pay package and early Q4 user update

Duolingo shares dropped roughly 7% Monday following the announcement that CFO Matt Skaruppa is stepping down. The language app company also released a preliminary update on its Q4 operating metrics.

12 January 2026

NASDAQ:DUOL·Stock Market·Technology

Palantir stock rises as Citi flips to Buy and lifts target to $235

Shares of Palantir Technologies climbed 1.8% to $180.70 in early Monday trading after Citigroup upgraded the data analytics company to a “buy” rating. The bank also raised its price target to $235, projecting where the stock might head over the next year. Earlier, the stock fluctuated between $174.03 and $182.48.

12 January 2026

NYSE:PLTR·Stock Market·Technology

Sandisk (SNDK) stock rebounds after early dip as AI memory shortage talk keeps traders buying

Shares of Sandisk Corp rose 2.9% to $388.33 in early trading on Monday after slipping as much as 5.1% earlier in the session, a reminder of how jumpy this tape has become. The stock traded between $358 and $389.35.

12 January 2026

Artificial Intelligence·NASDAQ:SNDK.O·Stock Market·Technology

Microsoft stock today: Goldman’s $655 target lands as MSFT edges higher in choppy trade

Microsoft Corp. shares ticked up about 0.2% to $480.15 in early trading Monday in New York, bucking the trend as broader U.S. stocks slipped. Goldman Sachs kicked off coverage on the software titan with a Buy rating and set a $655 price target, signaling nearly 37% potential upside from here.

12 January 2026

Microsoft·NASDAQ:MSFT·Stock Market·Technology

Tesla stock pops at the open as robotaxi “prove-it year” talk meets earnings countdown

Tesla shares rose 2.1% to $445.01 in early New York trading on Monday.

12 January 2026

Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:RIVN·NASDAQ:TSLA·NYSE:F·NYSE:GM·Stock Market·Technology·Tesla

Intel stock slips after a target raise: why Wall Street still isn’t buying the rally

Intel Corp shares slipped 1.8% to $44.73 Monday morning, pressured by cautious analyst commentary following last week’s surge in the chipmaker’s stock. The wider market showed weakness as well, with the SPDR S&P 500 ETF falling roughly 0.4% and the iShares Semiconductor ETF retreating about 0.7%.

12 January 2026

NASDAQ:INTC·Stock Market·Technology

Nvidia stock slips early as traders eye China chip demand, TSMC outlook and CPI

Nvidia shares dipped slightly in early Monday trading, falling around 0.1% to $184.86. The drop followed a slip in U.S. futures as investors remained wary of big-cap growth stocks.

12 January 2026

NASDAQ:NVDA·NVIDIA·NYSE:TSM·Technology

Broadcom stock pops early as traders brace for CPI and chip-demand readouts

Shares of Broadcom Inc surged 3.7% to $344.97 during early trading in New York on Monday, pushing further gains for the chipmaker.

12 January 2026

NASDAQ:AVGO·Semiconductors·Stock Market·Technology

Walmart stock jumps on Google Gemini shopping plan, Wing drones and Nasdaq-100 spotlight

Walmart shares jumped 3.4% to $118.47 in midday trading on Monday after the retailer outlined a new shopping tie-up with Google’s Gemini chatbot and traders positioned for its Nasdaq-100 debut.

12 January 2026

E-Commerce·NYSE:WMT·Stock Market·Technology

Starlink in Iran: Trump to call Musk as blackout tightens grip

U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to speak with Elon Musk about bringing internet back to Iran via SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network. “He’s very good at that kind of thing, he’s got a very good company,” Trump told reporters.

12 January 2026

Elon Musk·Internet·Technology

HCLTech Q3 results are out: Revenue beats estimates, profit drops and FY26 guidance narrows

HCLTech reported a stronger-than-expected jump in third-quarter revenue on Monday, but a one-off expense linked to India’s new labour laws dragged profit below estimates. The company trimmed its fiscal 2026 revenue growth forecast to 4% to 4.5%, down from the previous range of 3% to 5%. Revenue climbed 13.3% to 338.72 billion rupees, while profit slipped 11.2% to 40.76 billion rupees, weighed down by a 9.56 billion-rupee charge, the firm said.

12 January 2026

Earnings·NSE:HCLTECH·Stock Market·Technology

Tempus AI stock jumps in premarket after $1.27 billion revenue preview, contract value tops $1.1 billion

Tempus AI, Inc. shares were up about 11% in premarket trading on Monday after the company flagged strong preliminary 2025 results and reported record contract value with drugmakers. Tempus AI traded at $73.66 in premarket action, after ending Friday at $66.27.

12 January 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Earnings Reports·NYSE:AZN·NYSE:MRK·NYSE:NVS·NYSE:PFE·Stock Market·Technology

Oklo stock jumps again in premarket as Meta nuclear deal keeps OKLO in focus

Shares of Oklo Inc jumped roughly 7.9%, reaching $105.31 in early premarket action on Monday.

12 January 2026

NASDAQ:META·NYSE:SMR·NYSE:VST·Stock Market·Technology

Snap stock slides to $8 as CEO share sale surfaces; CPI, earnings date loom

Snap Inc shares enter Monday’s trading down, after slipping 2.3% on Friday to settle at $8.21. The stock dipped to $8.18 during that session.

12 January 2026

Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:SNAP·Stock Market·Technology

DroneShield stock (ASX:DRO) slides as JPMorgan pops up as 5% holder — what investors watch next

Shares of DroneShield Ltd slipped on Monday after a filing revealed JPMorgan Chase & Co and its affiliates had taken a substantial stake in the counter-drone company. By 10:40 a.m. AEDT, the stock had dropped 3.7% to A$3.87, down from a prior close of A$4.02. Meanwhile, the S&P/ASX 200 index rose roughly 0.7%.

12 January 2026

ASX:DRO·Drones·Technology

UiPath stock: CEO share sale filing puts PATH in focus ahead of a busy week

Shares of UiPath Inc are set to open Monday in the U.S. following a regulatory filing revealing CEO Daniel Dines sold stock on Friday. Such insider selling often attracts extra scrutiny when there’s little else in the news.

12 January 2026

NASDAQ:PATH·Stock Market·Technology

Qualcomm stock slips on Mizuho downgrade, Apple modem worries linger into the week

QUALCOMM Incorporated shares dropped 2.3% to $177.78 on Friday following a downgrade from Mizuho, which pointed to rising challenges in the smartphone sector and doubts about iPhone modem content. With U.S. markets closed Sunday, this rating cut could weigh on trading when markets reopen.

11 January 2026

NASDAQ:QCOM·Semiconductors·Technology

Intel stock (INTC) heads into Monday after Trump post fuels 10.8% Friday surge

Intel Corp shares jumped 10.8% on Friday, closing at $45.55. The surge came on heavy volume, with over 186 million shares trading hands, setting the stage for a crucial test when U.S. markets open Monday.

11 January 2026

NASDAQ:INTC·Stock Market·Technology

AppLovin stock jumps on Benchmark “top idea” call — what to watch for APP this week

AppLovin Corp shares closed Friday up roughly 5% at $647.72, buoyed by a bullish note from Benchmark analyst Mike Hickey. He reaffirmed his buy rating and $775 price target, naming AppLovin his 2026 EDM Top Idea. Hickey highlighted a “clear path to sustained revenue growth and strong earnings leverage into 2026.”

11 January 2026

NASDAQ:APP·Stock Market·Technology

Technology 11 January 2026 - 12 January 2026

Google Gemini adds Walmart checkout: Alphabet’s new AI shopping push puts GOOGL stock in focus

Duolingo stock sinks on CFO exit, new finance chief pay package and early Q4 user update

Palantir stock rises as Citi flips to Buy and lifts target to $235

Sandisk (SNDK) stock rebounds after early dip as AI memory shortage talk keeps traders buying

Microsoft stock today: Goldman’s $655 target lands as MSFT edges higher in choppy trade

Tesla stock pops at the open as robotaxi “prove-it year” talk meets earnings countdown

Intel stock slips after a target raise: why Wall Street still isn’t buying the rally

Nvidia stock slips early as traders eye China chip demand, TSMC outlook and CPI

Broadcom stock pops early as traders brace for CPI and chip-demand readouts

Walmart stock jumps on Google Gemini shopping plan, Wing drones and Nasdaq-100 spotlight

Starlink in Iran: Trump to call Musk as blackout tightens grip

HCLTech Q3 results are out: Revenue beats estimates, profit drops and FY26 guidance narrows

Tempus AI stock jumps in premarket after $1.27 billion revenue preview, contract value tops $1.1 billion

Oklo stock jumps again in premarket as Meta nuclear deal keeps OKLO in focus

Snap stock slides to $8 as CEO share sale surfaces; CPI, earnings date loom

DroneShield stock (ASX:DRO) slides as JPMorgan pops up as 5% holder — what investors watch next

UiPath stock: CEO share sale filing puts PATH in focus ahead of a busy week

Qualcomm stock slips on Mizuho downgrade, Apple modem worries linger into the week

Intel stock (INTC) heads into Monday after Trump post fuels 10.8% Friday surge

AppLovin stock jumps on Benchmark “top idea” call — what to watch for APP this week

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