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Technology News 15 January 2026 - 16 January 2026

Western Digital stock jumps after Barclays, Wells lift targets as AI storage trade heats up

Western Digital stock jumps after Barclays, Wells lift targets as AI storage trade heats up

Western Digital shares climbed 3.3% to $222.10 in after-hours trading Thursday after several analysts raised price targets, citing strong AI-driven demand for storage. Barclays and Wells Fargo issued bullish calls, while Goldman Sachs remained cautious. Seagate and SanDisk also advanced. Investors await Western Digital’s quarterly results on January 29.
AST SpaceMobile stock tops $100 as ASTS rally stretches into late trade

AST SpaceMobile stock tops $100 as ASTS rally stretches into late trade

AST SpaceMobile shares jumped 6.4% to $101.25 after hours Thursday, reaching an intraday high of $106.88. The move followed defense contract news and signs of rising demand for satellite-to-phone service. No new financial results or SEC filings were released. Investors are watching if the stock holds above $100 and await the next quarterly report, expected in early March.
AppLovin stock slides again even after Evercore calls it ‘dominant’ — what traders are watching next

AppLovin stock slides again even after Evercore calls it ‘dominant’ — what traders are watching next

AppLovin shares fell 1.8% to $606.99 Thursday, extending losses after a 7.6% drop Wednesday, despite Evercore ISI initiating coverage with an Outperform rating and $835 target. The stock lagged a broader market rally led by chipmakers. AppLovin, up 104% in 2025, faces volatility and an SEC probe into data practices. Earnings are due Feb. 11.
16 January 2026
C3.ai stock slides after-hours as Siebel’s $7 million share sale hits SEC filing

C3.ai stock slides after-hours as Siebel’s $7 million share sale hits SEC filing

C3.ai shares fell 2.7% to $13.53 in after-hours trading Thursday after Executive Chairman Thomas Siebel sold 522,175 shares for about $7.1 million under a prearranged 10b5-1 plan, according to an SEC filing. The stock remains down over 60% from its 52-week high. Investors are watching for more insider filings and the company’s next earnings report, expected March 3.
15 January 2026
Broadcom stock closes higher on TSMC-fueled chip rally — then slips after hours

Broadcom stock closes higher on TSMC-fueled chip rally — then slips after hours

Broadcom closed up 0.9% Thursday but slipped in after-hours trading, following a sector rally sparked by Taiwan Semiconductor’s upbeat outlook. The stock had dropped over 4% the previous day after reports that China ordered firms to stop using U.S. and Israeli cybersecurity software, affecting VMware, which Broadcom owns. Traders remain alert to policy risks in China and shifts in chip demand.
Microsoft stock dips after Swiss watchdog probes licensing fees as earnings loom

Microsoft stock dips after Swiss watchdog probes licensing fees as earnings loom

Microsoft shares fell 0.6% to $456.45 after Switzerland’s competition watchdog opened a preliminary probe into its software licensing fees. The agency cited complaints over “significant price hikes” and possible illegal competition restrictions. Microsoft said it will cooperate. Investors also weighed a new Wikipedia AI-training deal and a record carbon credit purchase.
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AST SpaceMobile shares jumped about 7% Thursday, peaking at $104.74 before closing lower amid heavy volatility. The move followed news of BlueBird 7’s arrival in Florida for launch prep and a shareholder law firm’s probe into an earlier delay. No company statements explained the spike. Rival satellite stocks fell on the day.
IBM stock slides as Sovereign Core rollout sharpens focus on ‘digital sovereignty’ ahead of Jan. 28 earnings

IBM stock slides as Sovereign Core rollout sharpens focus on ‘digital sovereignty’ ahead of Jan. 28 earnings

IBM shares fell 2.7% to $300.56 in afternoon trading Thursday after a volatile session. The company launched “Sovereign Core,” new software aimed at enterprises and governments needing local control over cloud and AI workloads. A tech preview begins in February, with general release planned for mid-2026. Investors await IBM’s quarterly results on January 28 for further guidance.
Marvell (MRVL) stock rises as RBC starts coverage, cites AWS Trainium and data-center demand

Marvell (MRVL) stock rises as RBC starts coverage, cites AWS Trainium and data-center demand

Marvell shares rose about 1% to $82.04 after RBC Capital Markets initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and $105 price target. The move followed TSMC’s strong earnings, which lifted chip stocks broadly. RBC cited firm orders from Amazon Web Services’ Trainium3 program and highlighted Marvell’s advances in photonics. Investors remain focused on sustained AI chip demand and Marvell’s upcoming earnings report.
High Roller Technologies stock jumps again as ROLR adds Lines.com marketing plan to Crypto.com prediction push

High Roller Technologies stock jumps again as ROLR adds Lines.com marketing plan to Crypto.com prediction push

Shares of High Roller Technologies soared 44% to $27.20 in Thursday afternoon trading, extending a two-day rally sparked by a partnership with Crypto.com for U.S. prediction markets. The stock surged 436% Wednesday after the deal was announced. High Roller also disclosed a separate letter of intent with sports media firm Lines.com. Investors await details on the planned Q1 2026 U.S. launch.
CrowdStrike (CRWD) stock rises after judge tosses outage lawsuit, Seraphic deal in focus

CrowdStrike (CRWD) stock rises after judge tosses outage lawsuit, Seraphic deal in focus

CrowdStrike shares rose 1.2% to $466.07 after a U.S. judge dismissed a shareholder fraud lawsuit linked to its July 2024 outage. The court found investors failed to show executives made false statements or intended fraud. CrowdStrike is also expanding into browser and identity security through new acquisitions. Investors are watching for updates on deal closings and upcoming earnings.
15 January 2026
Shopify stock ticks higher after Toronto tech rout as AI-shopping push stays in view

Shopify stock ticks higher after Toronto tech rout as AI-shopping push stays in view

Shopify shares rose 0.8% to $158.7 by midday Thursday, rebounding after a 5.9% drop in Toronto the previous day. The move comes as investors assess Shopify’s new integrations with Google and Microsoft shopping tools. Shares traded between $157.9 and $161.3, remaining below the 52-week high. Broader tech stocks also edged higher despite uncertainty over U.S. interest rate cuts.
Grab stock slides as Indonesia weighs halving ride-hailing commissions, with earnings date looming

Grab stock slides as Indonesia weighs halving ride-hailing commissions, with earnings date looming

Grab Holdings shares fell 3.5% to $4.47 Thursday morning after news of a draft Indonesian decree that would cut ride-hailing commission caps to 10% and require platforms to pay more driver benefits. The proposal, still under review, has raised investor concerns ahead of Grab’s Feb. 11 earnings release. Shares have dropped for two days despite broader U.S. market gains.
15 January 2026
Applied Materials stock jumps today as TSMC lifts 2026 capex and Barclays upgrades AMAT

Applied Materials stock jumps today as TSMC lifts 2026 capex and Barclays upgrades AMAT

Applied Materials surged 7.8% to $325.41 Thursday after TSMC raised its 2026 capital spending outlook to up to $56 billion, far above forecasts. Barclays upgraded Applied to “overweight” and Stifel raised its price target, citing stronger chip equipment demand. U.S. chip tool stocks rallied broadly. Applied warned that tighter U.S. export rules could cut $600 million from 2026 revenue.
15 January 2026
TSMC sparks chip-stock surge as Wall Street rebounds on bank earnings

TSMC sparks chip-stock surge as Wall Street rebounds on bank earnings

U.S. stocks rebounded Thursday, led by gains in chipmakers after TSMC projected 30% revenue growth for 2026 and posted record quarterly profit. The Dow rose 146 points, the S&P 500 gained 40, and the Nasdaq climbed 197 in early trading. Jobless claims dropped to 198,000, supporting optimism for rate cuts. Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs both beat profit forecasts on strong deal activity.
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SAP stock price: Treasury stake tops 5% as buyback focus builds into next week

SAP stock price: Treasury stake tops 5% as buyback focus builds into next week

7 February 2026
SAP SE closed at 171.22 euros on Xetra Friday, up 0.43%, after disclosing its treasury shares rose above 5% of capital, reaching 61,737,035 shares. The increase follows the launch of a buyback plan worth up to 2.6 billion euros through July 2026. SAP’s U.S. shares finished at $203.34. Investors await SAP’s Integrated Report on Feb. 26 and next results on April 23.
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