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Technology News 19 January 2026

Tech stocks slide on Trump tariff threat: Nvidia, Microsoft, Alphabet drop as Nasdaq futures signal a weak reopen

Tech stocks slide on Trump tariff threat: Nvidia, Microsoft, Alphabet drop as Nasdaq futures signal a weak reopen

Alphabet shares in Frankfurt fell 2.4% and Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 1.25% after President Trump threatened new tariffs on European goods over Greenland. Nvidia and Microsoft each lost 2.2% in European trading. Gold surged to $4,689 an ounce. U.S. markets remained closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
19 January 2026
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Micron stock faces Tuesday test after $1.8 billion Taiwan fab buy

Micron stock faces Tuesday test after $1.8 billion Taiwan fab buy

Micron announced a $1.8 billion cash deal to buy Powerchip’s P5 fab in Taiwan, aiming to start major DRAM production there in late 2027. Micron shares jumped 7.8% to $362.75 on Friday, while Powerchip stock surged nearly 10% in Taipei. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day; trading resumes Tuesday. The deal is expected to close by Q2 2026, pending regulatory approval.
19 January 2026
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ASML stock price slides nearly 4% as Trump tariff threat hits chip shares in Europe

ASML stock price slides nearly 4% as Trump tariff threat hits chip shares in Europe

ASML shares fell nearly 3.9% to about 1,122 euros in Amsterdam after President Trump threatened new U.S. tariffs on several European countries, including the Netherlands. The tariff, set for Feb. 1, could rise to 25% in June if no deal is reached. European tech stocks broadly declined. Investors are watching ASML’s Jan. 28 earnings report for signals on demand.
19 January 2026
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Broadcom stock price: AVGO faces Tuesday test after $351 close as tariff jitters hit tech mood

Broadcom stock price: AVGO faces Tuesday test after $351 close as tariff jitters hit tech mood

Broadcom shares closed at $351.71 on Friday, up 2.53%, before U.S. markets shut for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Investors face a risk-off mood after President Trump threatened new tariffs on European goods, sending equity futures down over 1%. Broadcom remains a focus ahead of Tuesday’s reopen, with analysts citing its role in AI infrastructure. Trade policy uncertainty continues to weigh on chip stocks.
19 January 2026
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Apple stock price: AAPL braces for Tuesday’s reopen as tariff jitters hit tech, earnings near

Apple stock price: AAPL braces for Tuesday’s reopen as tariff jitters hit tech, earnings near

Apple shares fell 1% to $255.53 at Friday’s close, trimming its market cap to about $3 trillion ahead of a holiday-shortened week. Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 1.25% after President Trump threatened new tariffs on Europe, hitting big tech stocks. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Apple’s quarterly results are due Jan. 29.
19 January 2026
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Nvidia stock in focus after holiday as China chip snag and Wolfe call collide

Nvidia stock in focus after holiday as China chip snag and Wolfe call collide

Nvidia shares in Frankfurt fell 2.2% Monday after President Trump signaled new tariff threats against Europe, dragging U.S. tech stocks lower overseas. Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 1.25%. Wolfe Research named Nvidia its top AI pick for 2026, citing a clearer product ramp. China-specific H200 chip shipments remain blocked at customs, adding uncertainty to regional sales.
19 January 2026
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Sage share price slips as tariff jitters hit tech — what to watch before the Q1 update

Sage share price slips as tariff jitters hit tech — what to watch before the Q1 update

Sage Group shares fell 0.9% to 1,044 pence Monday, nearing a 52-week low as European tech stocks slid after U.S. President Trump threatened new tariffs on eight countries including Britain. The FTSE 100 dropped 0.5% and Europe’s tech index lost over 2%. Sage’s Q1 FY26 trading update is due Jan. 27. Market capitalization stands near £9.9 billion.
19 January 2026
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WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) share price drops 4% as tariff fears rattle tech — what matters next

WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) share price drops 4% as tariff fears rattle tech — what matters next

WiseTech Global closed down 4.4% at A$64.07 in Sydney, losing A$2.95 on volume just under 1.02 million shares. The drop followed new U.S. tariff threats on Europe and a broader selloff in growth stocks. WiseTech announced A$8.7 million in funding for KIK Innovation but remains volatile ahead of its Feb. 25 interim report. The ASX cash market will close Jan. 26 for Australia Day.
19 January 2026
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Xero share price slides after Trump tariff threat hits tech — ASX:XRO sinks to 12‑month low

Xero share price slides after Trump tariff threat hits tech — ASX:XRO sinks to 12‑month low

Xero Ltd fell 2.6% to A$100.89 in Sydney, touching a 12-month low of A$98.23 during Monday’s session. The S&P/ASX 200 closed down 0.33%, pressured by losses in tech stocks after renewed U.S.-Europe tariff threats. Around 1.25 million Xero shares tied to its Melio acquisition became freely tradable last week. Traders are watching if Xero can hold above A$100 ahead of Tuesday’s open.
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Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

7 February 2026
Corning shares jumped 8.3% to a record $122.16 Friday, gaining 11% over two sessions amid strong demand for AI infrastructure stocks. The move follows a $6 billion optical fiber deal with Meta and upgraded company forecasts. Shares traded as high as $122.56 and rose 0.6% after hours. COO Avery Nelson sold 1,894 shares for tax withholding, retaining 66,050.
PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

7 February 2026
PepsiCo priced €2.5 billion in euro notes across four maturities, with settlement set for Feb. 11, according to an SEC filing. The company plans to use proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repaying commercial paper. Shares closed at $170.49 Friday, up 1.8%. PepsiCo is also cutting U.S. snack prices by up to 15% after consumer pushback.
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