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Technology News 5 January 2026

SiTime stock slumps 9% after topping Wall Street targets, bucking chip rally

SiTime stock slumps 9% after topping Wall Street targets, bucking chip rally

SiTime shares fell nearly 9% to $336.50 Monday afternoon, erasing earlier gains and much of their start-of-year advance. The drop came after the stock surpassed the average analyst target of $355, drawing valuation scrutiny. The move contrasted with a 1.7% gain in the PHLX Semiconductor Index as chip stocks broadly rallied. Investors are watching for SiTime’s next earnings update.
5 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock pops on AT&T beta satellite-to-phone plan — what investors watch next

AST SpaceMobile stock pops on AT&T beta satellite-to-phone plan — what investors watch next

AST SpaceMobile shares rose 5.3% to $87.92 after AT&T announced a beta direct-to-device satellite service using AST’s network in the first half of 2026. BlueBird 7, the next satellite, has arrived in Florida for launch integration. AT&T has set up four ground gateways but needs more for national coverage. Traders are watching for further launch updates and the next earnings report.
5 January 2026
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RIOT stock rises as bitcoin climbs; Riot’s data-center pivot and $500 million share-sale plan in focus

RIOT stock rises as bitcoin climbs; Riot’s data-center pivot and $500 million share-sale plan in focus

Riot Platforms shares rose 2.4% to $14.50 by midday Monday as bitcoin climbed to about $93,612. Trading volume exceeded 6.4 million shares. Riot named Jason Chung as CFO, effective March 1, and adjusted executive pay to remove bitcoin compensation. The company launched a new at-the-market offering for up to $500 million after ending a prior $600.5 million program.
5 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock hits a fresh record — what’s driving AMAT’s outsized rally today

Applied Materials stock hits a fresh record — what’s driving AMAT’s outsized rally today

Applied Materials shares jumped 6.7% to $286.96, hitting a record $287.68 Monday as chip-equipment stocks rallied. ASML climbed after a Bernstein upgrade, while Lam Research and KLA also gained. The moves come ahead of Friday’s U.S. jobs report, which could shift rate expectations. Applied faces ongoing risk from U.S. export curbs that may cut $600 million from 2026 revenue.
5 January 2026
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AAOI stock slides 8% as Applied Optoelectronics gives back Friday rally on AI optics trade

AAOI stock slides 8% as Applied Optoelectronics gives back Friday rally on AI optics trade

Applied Optoelectronics shares dropped 8% to $36.43 Monday after opening at $41.05, reversing a sharp gain from Friday. The decline came as optical and networking stocks fell broadly, even as the Dow and Nasdaq rose. In December, the company announced its first large order for 800G data-center transceivers, expected to add $4–8 million to Q4 revenue. The company forecast Q4 revenue of $125–$140 million.
5 January 2026
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Baidu stock slides as Kunlunxin Hong Kong IPO plan shifts focus to timing, approvals

Baidu stock slides as Kunlunxin Hong Kong IPO plan shifts focus to timing, approvals

Baidu’s U.S. shares fell 3.7% to $144.75 Monday after its AI chip unit, Kunlunxin, filed for a Hong Kong listing and received exchange approval to proceed with a spin-off. Baidu said Kunlunxin will remain a subsidiary after the deal, but did not disclose offering size or timeline. Jefferies raised its Baidu price target to $181, estimating Kunlunxin’s valuation at up to $23 billion.
5 January 2026
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AMD stock rises in premarket as Lisa Su’s CES keynote puts AI chips in focus

AMD stock rises in premarket as Lisa Su’s CES keynote puts AI chips in focus

AMD shares rose 2.8% to $229.73 in premarket trading ahead of CEO Lisa Su’s CES keynote scheduled for Monday night. Foxconn’s record fourth-quarter revenue, driven by AI server demand, lifted chip stocks broadly. Investors are also awaiting U.S. ISM factory data and Friday’s monthly jobs report. AMD’s move put it above Friday’s intraday high but below its 52-week peak.
5 January 2026
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Rigetti Computing stock steadies premarket after Needham fireside chat reveal — what RGTI investors watch next

Rigetti Computing stock steadies premarket after Needham fireside chat reveal — what RGTI investors watch next

Rigetti shares traded near $23.60 in premarket Monday after the company announced its CEO will speak at the Needham Growth Conference on Jan. 13. Investors await updates on hardware timelines and demand signals ahead of Rigetti’s next earnings report, expected March 5. The stock has swung between $5.96 and $58.15 in the past year.
5 January 2026
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Micron stock just set another record — Bernstein’s $330 target is keeping the AI-memory trade hot

Micron stock just set another record — Bernstein’s $330 target is keeping the AI-memory trade hot

Micron Technology shares hit a record $328.44 Monday before falling to $313.12, down 0.7% in late morning trading. Bernstein raised its price target to $330, citing rising DRAM prices and tight supply. Micron has sold out its 2026 high-bandwidth memory supply, according to Motley Fool. The company faces competition from Samsung and SK hynix in a volatile memory chip market.
5 January 2026
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AMD’s CES 2026 keynote is tonight: what Lisa Su’s AI message means for investors

AMD’s CES 2026 keynote is tonight: what Lisa Su’s AI message means for investors

AMD CEO Lisa Su will deliver a CES keynote in Las Vegas at 6:30 p.m. PST Monday, focusing on artificial intelligence. AMD shares rose 1.3% in early U.S. trading ahead of the event. Nvidia and Intel also have CES media-day events scheduled. AMD plans to stream the keynote and outline its AI strategy for data centers and devices.
5 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

RTX stock faces Pentagon payout curb list next week as dividend stays in play

RTX stock faces Pentagon payout curb list next week as dividend stays in play

7 February 2026
RTX closed at $198.66 Friday, up 1.4%, after declaring a 68-cent quarterly dividend payable March 19. The Pentagon is expected to name defense contractors early next week that could face limits on dividends and buybacks under a Trump order. RTX’s Raytheon unit has been singled out as “least responsive.” Companies named would have 15 days to submit remediation plans.
China Construction Bank Class A stock ticks up at Friday close as China data looms

China Construction Bank Class A stock ticks up at Friday close as China data looms

7 February 2026
China Construction Bank Class A shares closed up 0.11% at 8.84 yuan in Shanghai on Friday, with around 100 million shares traded. The Shanghai Composite slipped 0.25%. Investors are watching for January inflation data on Feb. 11 and credit figures on Feb. 13 for policy signals. Premier Li Qiang called for early fiscal support to meet economic targets, state media reported.
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