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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.
16 January 2026
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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.
16 January 2026
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AppLovin stock slides again even after Evercore calls it ‘dominant’ — what traders are watching next

AppLovin stock slides again even after Evercore calls it ‘dominant’ — what traders are watching next

AppLovin shares fell 1.8% to $606.99 Thursday, extending losses after a 7.6% drop Wednesday, despite Evercore ISI initiating coverage with an Outperform rating and $835 target. The stock lagged a broader market rally led by chipmakers. AppLovin, up 104% in 2025, faces volatility and an SEC probe into data practices. Earnings are due Feb. 11.
16 January 2026
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C3.ai stock slides after-hours as Siebel’s $7 million share sale hits SEC filing

C3.ai stock slides after-hours as Siebel’s $7 million share sale hits SEC filing

C3.ai shares fell 2.7% to $13.53 in after-hours trading Thursday after Executive Chairman Thomas Siebel sold 522,175 shares for about $7.1 million under a prearranged 10b5-1 plan, according to an SEC filing. The stock remains down over 60% from its 52-week high. Investors are watching for more insider filings and the company’s next earnings report, expected March 3.
15 January 2026
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Broadcom stock closes higher on TSMC-fueled chip rally — then slips after hours

Broadcom stock closes higher on TSMC-fueled chip rally — then slips after hours

Broadcom closed up 0.9% Thursday but slipped in after-hours trading, following a sector rally sparked by Taiwan Semiconductor’s upbeat outlook. The stock had dropped over 4% the previous day after reports that China ordered firms to stop using U.S. and Israeli cybersecurity software, affecting VMware, which Broadcom owns. Traders remain alert to policy risks in China and shifts in chip demand.
15 January 2026
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Microsoft stock dips after Swiss watchdog probes licensing fees as earnings loom

Microsoft stock dips after Swiss watchdog probes licensing fees as earnings loom

Microsoft shares fell 0.6% to $456.45 after Switzerland’s competition watchdog opened a preliminary probe into its software licensing fees. The agency cited complaints over “significant price hikes” and possible illegal competition restrictions. Microsoft said it will cooperate. Investors also weighed a new Wikipedia AI-training deal and a record carbon credit purchase.
15 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock jumps 7% as BlueBird rollout focus returnsAST SpaceMobileAST SpaceMobile stock jumps 7% as BlueBird rollout focus returns

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps 7% as BlueBird rollout focus returnsAST SpaceMobileAST SpaceMobile stock jumps 7% as BlueBird rollout focus returns

AST SpaceMobile shares jumped about 7% Thursday, peaking at $104.74 before closing lower amid heavy volatility. The move followed news of BlueBird 7’s arrival in Florida for launch prep and a shareholder law firm’s probe into an earlier delay. No company statements explained the spike. Rival satellite stocks fell on the day.
15 January 2026
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IBM stock slides as Sovereign Core rollout sharpens focus on ‘digital sovereignty’ ahead of Jan. 28 earnings

IBM stock slides as Sovereign Core rollout sharpens focus on ‘digital sovereignty’ ahead of Jan. 28 earnings

IBM shares fell 2.7% to $300.56 in afternoon trading Thursday after a volatile session. The company launched “Sovereign Core,” new software aimed at enterprises and governments needing local control over cloud and AI workloads. A tech preview begins in February, with general release planned for mid-2026. Investors await IBM’s quarterly results on January 28 for further guidance.
15 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Cerebras Systems Nears IPO, Signaling New Competition for Nvidia (NVDA)
    April 27, 2026, 3:45 AM EDT. Cerebras Systems, backed by venture capital, is preparing for a U.S. initial public offering, challenging NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) in the artificial intelligence (AI) chip market. Cerebras claims to offer the fastest AI inference and training platform, using chips that differ from Nvidia's reliance on high-bandwidth memory. Notably, OpenAI, Amazon, and Meta are among Cerebras' customers, with a $20 billion contract involving OpenAI deploying 750 megawatts of Cerebras chips. While specifics of the IPO remain undecided, the move intensifies competition amid rapid AI chip market growth. Nvidia remains favored on Wall Street, with 93% of analysts rating it a Buy and an average 12-month price target suggesting over 32% potential upside.

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27 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 27, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 27, 2026, 3:56 AM EDT Cerebras Systems Nears IPO, Signaling New Competition for Nvidia (NVDA) April 27, 2026, 3:45 AM EDT. Cerebras Systems, backed by venture capital, is preparing for a U.S. initial public offering, challenging NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) in the artificial intelligence (AI) chip market. Cerebras claims to offer the fastest AI inference and training platform, using chips that differ from Nvidia's reliance on high-bandwidth memory. Notably, OpenAI, Amazon, and Meta are among Cerebras' customers, with a $20 billion contract involving OpenAI deploying 750 megawatts of Cerebras chips. While
Kratos Defense Stock Slides Again as Drone Maker’s $1 Billion Growth Bet Faces Test

Kratos Defense Stock Slides Again as Drone Maker’s $1 Billion Growth Bet Faces Test

26 April 2026
Kratos Defense shares dropped 6.5% to $61.26, cutting its market value to $10.6 billion as investors questioned the pace of profit from new contracts. The company recently completed the first flight of its Mk1 Firejet drone and won a Space Force contract worth up to $446.8 million. AeroVironment, L3Harris, and Northrop Grumman also declined. Kratos raised $1.17 billion in a February share offering.
Robinhood’s Earnings Week Now Has a Prediction-Market Problem

Robinhood’s Earnings Week Now Has a Prediction-Market Problem

26 April 2026
Wisconsin sued Robinhood and several rivals over sports event contracts, alleging illegal sports betting through prediction markets. The lawsuit comes days before Robinhood reports first-quarter earnings on Tuesday. Robinhood shares closed at $84.71 Friday, down from $91.28 on Monday. The company said its event contracts are federally regulated and it will defend itself.
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