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Technology 16 January 2026

Tesla stock slips as U.S. safety probe on Full Self-Driving gets a new deadline

Tesla stock slips as U.S. safety probe on Full Self-Driving gets a new deadline

Tesla shares fell 0.2% to $438.57 early Friday after U.S. regulators extended the company’s deadline to respond to a federal probe into its Full Self-Driving system. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave Tesla until Feb. 23 to address questions about alleged traffic-law violations. Investors await Tesla’s Jan. 28 earnings for updates on margins and software revenue.
16 January 2026
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Figure Technology Solutions stock jumps premarket after Mizuho lifts target, OPEN blockchain push

Figure Technology Solutions stock jumps premarket after Mizuho lifts target, OPEN blockchain push

Figure Technology Solutions (FIGR.O) surged 16% to $64.96 in premarket trading Friday after Mizuho raised its price target to $64. The company this week launched its OPEN on-chain public equity network, allowing firms to list equity directly on a blockchain. Figure plans to be the first issuer on OPEN, with Jump Trading as market maker and BitGo as custodian. Earnings are due Feb. 12.
16 January 2026
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Micron Technology stock jumps in premarket after $7.8 million insider buy as memory-chip rally rolls on

Micron Technology stock jumps in premarket after $7.8 million insider buy as memory-chip rally rolls on

Micron shares rose 5.7% to $355.65 in premarket trading after director Teyin Mark Liu disclosed buying 23,200 shares. Other memory-chip stocks, including Western Digital and Seagate, also advanced. Citi raised its price target on Micron to $385 but warned DRAM pricing momentum may slow in the second quarter. Traders await Micron’s next earnings report, expected March 18.
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Wall Street futures rise as chip stocks jump; here’s the U.S. economic calendar today

Wall Street futures rise as chip stocks jump; here’s the U.S. economic calendar today

U.S. stock index futures rose early Friday, led by gains in memory-chip makers such as Micron, Western Digital, and Seagate. Dow E-minis were up 47 points, S&P 500 E-minis gained 20, and Nasdaq 100 E-minis jumped 148.25 by 5:52 a.m. ET. J.B. Hunt dropped nearly 5% after weak earnings. Investors await industrial production data at 9:15 a.m. ET and Fed officials’ remarks later today.
16 January 2026
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ASX 200 hits 11-week high as banks rebound and tech rallies in Australia stock market

ASX 200 hits 11-week high as banks rebound and tech rallies in Australia stock market

The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.48% at 8,903.9, its highest since October, led by gains in banks and tech. Westpac rose 1.8% to A$39.19, Macquarie climbed 2.6% to A$211.86. Energy and lithium stocks fell as oil and China lithium futures dropped. Investors now await key jobs data due Jan. 22.
16 January 2026
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Roblox stock rises before the bell as Wall Street weighs 2026 outlook ahead of Feb. 5 results

Roblox stock rises before the bell as Wall Street weighs 2026 outlook ahead of Feb. 5 results

Roblox shares rose about 1% in premarket trading Friday, after closing up 2.15% Thursday at $84.65. Jefferies cut its price target to $85, while Morgan Stanley kept a $155 target, citing a new viral game. Director Anthony P. Lee sold 6,020 shares at $82.45 on Jan. 13. Investors await the Feb. 5 earnings report and 2026 bookings guidance.
16 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile cracks $100 at the close, then pops after hours as traders eye what’s next

AST SpaceMobile cracks $100 at the close, then pops after hours as traders eye what’s next

AST SpaceMobile shares closed above $100 for the first time Thursday, ending at $101.25, up 6.3%, then rising another 6.6% to $107.90 after hours. The surge came despite no new company news and followed recent analyst downgrades and new investor alerts from law firms. Trading volume reached 16.9 million shares. The next earnings report is expected in early March.
16 January 2026
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Hang Seng slips as tech drags again, while chip and AI names buck the trend in Hong Kong

Hang Seng slips as tech drags again, while chip and AI names buck the trend in Hong Kong

The Hang Seng Index closed down 0.29% in Hong Kong on Friday, pressured by losses in shipping, casino, and healthcare stocks. Ctrip shares plunged 19% the previous day after news of a China antitrust probe, rattling investors. Semiconductor stocks rose, with Hua Hong Semiconductor up 7.39%. Mainland investors sold about HK$600 million in Hong Kong shares via Stock Connect.
16 January 2026
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IBM Stock Slides 3.6% After Sovereign Core Debut as Earnings Loom

IBM Stock Slides 3.6% After Sovereign Core Debut as Earnings Loom

IBM shares fell 3.6% to $297.95 Thursday, diverging from a broader U.S. market rally. The drop comes ahead of IBM’s fourth-quarter earnings report and call set for Jan. 28. The company also announced “Sovereign Core,” a software product for customers seeking more control over data and AI, with a tech preview in February and general release expected mid-2026.
16 January 2026
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Qualcomm (QCOM) stock drops again despite Volkswagen deal talk — what’s next before earnings

Qualcomm (QCOM) stock drops again despite Volkswagen deal talk — what’s next before earnings

Qualcomm shares fell 1.9% to $161.39 on Thursday, their fifth straight decline, underperforming broader markets and chip rivals. Volkswagen and Qualcomm signed a letter of intent for a long-term chip supply deal starting in 2027. Mizuho downgraded Qualcomm, citing risks from Apple’s in-house chip plans and weaker handset demand. Investors await Qualcomm’s Feb. 4 earnings for updates on its diversification efforts.
16 January 2026
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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.
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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.
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Stock Market Today

  • Sun Life Financial (TSX:SLF) Seen 11% Undervalued Amid Recent Share Slide
    March 30, 2026, 6:23 AM EDT. Sun Life Financial's stock has slipped 4.6% over the past month, hitting CA$85.26 despite posting strong results with CA$34.9 billion revenue and CA$3.5 billion net income. Analysts view the shares as roughly 11% undervalued against a narrative fair value of CA$95.79, factoring in growth, margin expansion, and improved operational efficiency through digital investments like generative AI and real-time underwriting. Sector peers trade at a higher price-to-earnings ratio of 14.7x versus Sun Life's 13.6x, suggesting further room for price appreciation. However, risks persist from U.S. Dental insurance challenges and asset management outflows at MFS. Investors reassessing positions amid this pullback face a nuanced outlook balancing strong fundamentals against sector headwinds.
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