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Technology News 24 January 2026

Micron stock price holds near $400 as memory costs bite PCs; what’s next for MU

Micron stock price holds near $400 as memory costs bite PCs; what’s next for MU

Micron Technology closed down 0.1% at $399.30 Friday, hovering near $400 after hours. Taiwan’s Compal warned soaring memory prices could push PC material costs to 40% and forecast a drop in global notebook and PC shipments in 2026. Micron shares have surged nearly 40% this year as tight supply and high prices persist. Traders are watching for signs of demand shifts as memory costs rise.
24 January 2026
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Applied Digital (APLD) stock jumps on 430MW Delta Forge AI data center kickoff as traders eye next catalysts

Applied Digital (APLD) stock jumps on 430MW Delta Forge AI data center kickoff as traders eye next catalysts

Applied Digital shares rose 8.5% to $37.69 Friday after breaking ground on a 430-megawatt AI campus, with operations set for mid-2027. The stock slipped 0.72% after hours. The company is in talks with a major hyperscale customer but has not disclosed details. Investors await updates on tenants and financing as markets remain closed until Monday.
24 January 2026
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IREN stock jumps 8% into the weekend as Feb. 5 earnings date puts AI cloud push back in focus

IREN stock jumps 8% into the weekend as Feb. 5 earnings date puts AI cloud push back in focus

IREN shares jumped 8.5% Friday to $56.68, trading between $50.11 and $58.58 on heavy volume before slipping 0.5% after hours. The company will report quarterly results Feb. 5. Bitcoin hovered near $89,000, keeping crypto stocks active. IREN’s recent $9.7 billion, five-year deal with Microsoft remains in focus.
24 January 2026
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Big Tech’s data-center power bill fight: Warren presses Google as PJM auction plans grow

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

Senators led by Elizabeth Warren said Big Tech firms pledged to pay more for data-center electricity but withheld key details on rates and contracts. Trump called on companies to “pay their own way” as PJM weighs an emergency auction for new power supply. FERC signaled it is ready to act quickly on related filings. Google and Microsoft said they cover their own infrastructure costs but cited confidentiality concerns.
24 January 2026
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GlobalFoundries (GFS) stock price slides nearly 5% into weekend as chip trade turns jumpy

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

GlobalFoundries shares fell 4.8% to $42.85 Friday, following a volatile week for chip stocks and a 17% plunge in Intel. About 4.3 million GFS shares changed hands as investors reacted to weak forecasts and rising supply chain costs. GlobalFoundries will report quarterly results on Feb. 11. The company recently agreed to buy Synopsys’ ARC Processor IP business, with the deal expected to close in the second half of 2026.
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Stock Market Today

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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