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Technology News 22 January 2026

Meta stock jumps nearly 6% as AI lab update and Threads ads put earnings in focus

Meta stock jumps nearly 6% as AI lab update and Threads ads put earnings in focus

Meta Platforms shares jumped 5.7% to close near $647.71 Thursday after U.S. stocks rallied on eased tariff threats and strong economic data. The company will expand ads on Threads globally next week and unveiled new internal AI models, according to CTO Andrew Bosworth. Investors await Meta’s earnings next week, focusing on AI spending and ad growth. The FTC will appeal the dismissal of its antitrust case against Meta.
22 January 2026
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Micron stock climbs on fresh William Blair call as AI memory squeeze tightens

Micron stock climbs on fresh William Blair call as AI memory squeeze tightens

Micron shares rose 1.6% to $395.54 in after-hours trading Thursday after William Blair initiated coverage with an Outperform rating, citing tight memory supply through 2027. Analysts warn soaring memory prices could squeeze phone and PC makers, with some predicting memory costs could reach up to 40% of a PC’s materials. Micron reported Q1 revenue of $13.64 billion and raised its Q2 outlook.
22 January 2026
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SanDisk stock holds above $500 after Citi hikes target, eyes turn to Jan. 29 earnings

SanDisk stock holds above $500 after Citi hikes target, eyes turn to Jan. 29 earnings

SanDisk shares rose 1.4% to $508.09 Thursday, leading the S&P 500 after Citi raised its price target to $490 on strong data center demand. Trading volume reached 19.2 million shares. Investors await SanDisk’s Jan. 29 earnings for updates on NAND pricing and supply. Peers including Western Digital and Micron also posted modest gains.
22 January 2026
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Marvell stock edges higher after FTC clears Celestial AI deal — what traders watch next

Marvell stock edges higher after FTC clears Celestial AI deal — what traders watch next

Marvell Technology shares rose 0.5% to $82.95 Thursday after the FTC granted early termination for its $3.25 billion Celestial AI acquisition. The approval removes a key regulatory barrier ahead of the planned first-quarter 2026 closing. Investors await updates on the deal’s timeline, integration, and share-related disclosures.
22 January 2026
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ServiceNow stock climbs as OpenAI tie-up keeps AI agents in focus ahead of earnings

ServiceNow stock climbs as OpenAI tie-up keeps AI agents in focus ahead of earnings

ServiceNow shares rose 1.8% to $127.54 Thursday, recovering some ground after five straight days of losses. The company this week announced a three-year partnership with OpenAI, including direct integration of OpenAI models and new AI agent features. Analysts remain cautious ahead of Jan. 28 earnings, watching subscription trends and cRPO for signs of AI-driven growth.
22 January 2026
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Salesforce stock rebounds as Dow firms; Benioff’s Davos AI warning keeps CRM in focus

Salesforce stock rebounds as Dow firms; Benioff’s Davos AI warning keeps CRM in focus

Salesforce shares rose 1.7% to $225.25 Thursday, rebounding after a 3.1% drop earlier in the week. The move followed eased U.S.-Europe tariff tensions and steady economic data. CEO Marc Benioff called for stricter AI chatbot rules at Davos, while a Salesforce client, Eightfold, faces a lawsuit over alleged credit-reporting violations. Salesforce’s next earnings report is expected Feb. 25, according to MarketBeat.
22 January 2026
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Palantir stock price flat as HD Hyundai deal lands, with earnings next in focus

Palantir stock price flat as HD Hyundai deal lands, with earnings next in focus

Palantir shares held at $165.34 in early New York trading Thursday after news of a multi-year, multi-hundred-million-dollar software deal with HD Hyundai. The company declined to comment on details. The agreement extends work begun in 2021, with both firms saying Palantir’s software sped up Hyundai’s shipbuilding by 30%. Palantir reports fourth-quarter earnings February 2.
22 January 2026
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Oracle stock price rebounds as ORCL snaps two-day slide; Wall Street refocuses on AI buildout costs

Oracle stock price rebounds as ORCL snaps two-day slide; Wall Street refocuses on AI buildout costs

Oracle shares rose 2.4% to $178.04 Thursday morning, rebounding after two days of steep losses. The move followed Guggenheim’s reaffirmation of a Buy rating and a $400 price target. OpenAI detailed its energy-cost plan for the Stargate data-center project, which Oracle is backing. Oracle faces a bondholder lawsuit over alleged nondisclosure of new debt tied to its AI expansion.
22 January 2026
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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stock jumps nearly 8% as analysts talk up server-chip demand

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stock jumps nearly 8% as analysts talk up server-chip demand

AMD shares jumped 7.6% to $249.80 in early Thursday trading, leading a semiconductor rally as Nvidia rose 3% and Intel surged nearly 12%. KeyBanc reiterated its Overweight rating on AMD, citing strong demand for Turin server chips and possible price hikes. AMD has gained for seven straight sessions, its longest streak since February 2025. The company reports earnings Feb. 3, with investors watching for AI chip updates.
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Micron stock price jumps 6% as Wall Street spotlights an AI memory bottleneck

Micron stock price jumps 6% as Wall Street spotlights an AI memory bottleneck

Micron Technology shares rose 6.6% to $389.11 in early U.S. trading Thursday after Stifel and William Blair initiated coverage with Outperform ratings, citing tight supply of high-speed AI memory chips. Micron also reported shareholders approved a charter amendment limiting certain officers’ liability and rejected a proposal on special meeting rights.
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Stock Market Today

Ashtead share price in focus as buyback rolls on and NYSE switch clocks closer

Ashtead share price in focus as buyback rolls on and NYSE switch clocks closer

7 February 2026
London, February 7, 2026, 09:41 GMT — Market closed. Ashtead Group plc shares closed at 4,936 pence on Friday, up 1.09% on the day. The stock traded between 4,838p and 4,985p, with volume of about 1.1 million shares after a 2.6% drop on Thursday. (Share Prices) The moves matter now because Ashtead is preparing to shift its primary listing to New York through its Sunbelt Rentals structure, a change that can alter who owns the stock and where it trades. The company has said the SEC filing that starts the U.S. registration process is expected to become effective on Feb.
Beazley share price: big funds reshuffle stakes as Zurich bid deadline nears

Beazley share price: big funds reshuffle stakes as Zurich bid deadline nears

7 February 2026
Beazley shares closed flat at 1,236 pence Friday as BlackRock disclosed a 6.55% stake and Vanguard reported 5.02%. Wellington Management cut its holding below 5%. The disclosures follow Zurich Insurance’s possible takeover offer of up to 1,335 pence per share, with a Feb. 16 deadline for a firm bid.
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