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Artificial Intelligence News 2 February 2026 - 3 February 2026

Xero share price jumps on AI push and fresh US payments numbers — here’s what investors watch next

Xero share price jumps on AI push and fresh US payments numbers — here’s what investors watch next

Sydney, February 3, 2026, 16:55 AEDT — After-hours Xero shares closed up 2.57% at A$96.10 on Tuesday, following an investor briefing where the cloud accounting firm outlined its AI strategy and plans for its U.S. payments business. Throughout the session, the stock fluctuated between A$93.19 and A$97.50. (Investing) The update arrives at a tricky time for investors. Xero’s share price…
3 February 2026
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Teradyne stock jumps after hours on AI outlook; TER traders turn to Tuesday call

Teradyne stock jumps after hours on AI outlook; TER traders turn to Tuesday call

New York, Feb 2, 2026, 21:09 EST — The market has closed. Teradyne, Inc. (TER) shares surged over 20% in after-hours trading Monday, following a bullish forecast for Q1 revenue and profit driven by AI-related data-center demand. The chip-test equipment maker projects revenue between $1.15 billion and $1.25 billion, with adjusted earnings ranging from $1.89 to $2.25 per share. These…
3 February 2026
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Western Digital stock jumps 8% as AI-storage trade revs up; what to watch next

Western Digital stock jumps 8% as AI-storage trade revs up; what to watch next

New York, Feb 2, 2026, 18:36 (EST) — After-hours Western Digital shares climbed roughly 8% Monday, closing the regular session at $270.21. In after-hours trading, the stock hovered near $270.23, after moving between about $241 and $275 earlier in the day. (Investing) Western Digital resurfaced on momentum traders’ radars following a shaky period in late January, as investors linked data…
3 February 2026
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Microsoft stock slips after-hours as AI spending jitters linger into a big week for cloud peers

Microsoft stock slips after-hours as AI spending jitters linger into a big week for cloud peers

NEW YORK, Feb 2, 2026, 18:06 EST — After-hours Shares of Microsoft Corp slipped 1.6% to $423.37 in after-hours trading Monday, dropping $6.96 from the prior close of $430.33. The stock’s range during the session was $422.34 to $430.60. This shift carries weight since Microsoft ranks among the market’s largest players and signals how far investors will go for the…
3 February 2026
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Meta stock price slips after-hours as New Mexico child-safety trial starts and AI capex stays in focus

Meta stock price slips after-hours as New Mexico child-safety trial starts and AI capex stays in focus

New York, February 2, 2026, 18:11 ET — After-hours update Meta Platforms, Inc. shares dropped 1.4% in after-hours on Monday, slipping $10.08 to close at $706.41. During the session, the stock fluctuated between $703.54 and $721.05. The decline followed the start of jury selection Monday in a New Mexico civil case targeting the owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The…
3 February 2026
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Teradyne earnings jolt TER stock as AI-driven outlook clears Wall Street bar

Teradyne earnings jolt TER stock as AI-driven outlook clears Wall Street bar

Boston, Feb 2, 2026, 18:03 EST Teradyne shares jumped in after-hours trading Monday, boosted by a first-quarter forecast that topped Wall Street’s estimates. The company cited strong demand linked to artificial intelligence as the key driver behind sales and profits beating forecasts. The chip-test equipment maker expects Q1 revenue between $1.15 billion and $1.25 billion, with non-GAAP earnings per share…
3 February 2026
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Sandisk stock jumps 15% after-hours as analyst targets rise on AI storage demand

Sandisk stock jumps 15% after-hours as analyst targets rise on AI storage demand

New York, February 2, 2026, 18:00 EST — After-hours trading session. Sandisk (SNDK.O) shares surged roughly 15.5% on Monday, closing near $665.24 in after-hours trading. The stock fluctuated between $562.35 and $677.57 during the session, with volume hitting around 28.3 million shares. AI-linked chip stocks surged broadly, with Advanced Micro Devices climbing 4% and Micron Technology jumping 5.5% in the…
3 February 2026
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Palantir Technologies stock pops after earnings as OpenAI chip doubts hit Nvidia — AI stocks in focus

Palantir Technologies stock pops after earnings as OpenAI chip doubts hit Nvidia — AI stocks in focus

New York, Feb 2, 2026, 17:26 EST — After-hours Palantir’s shares surged roughly 7% in after-hours trading Monday following a forecast of about $7.2 billion in revenue for 2026, fueling momentum in AI-related stocks beyond the closing bell. During the regular session, the stock rose 0.8%, ending at $147.76. (Financial Times) Investors have grown cautious about expensive AI software stocks,…
2 February 2026
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AI stocks swing as Oracle’s $50 billion funding plan lifts shares; AMD jumps into earnings

AI stocks swing as Oracle’s $50 billion funding plan lifts shares; AMD jumps into earnings

New York, February 2, 2026, 13:37 EST — Regular session Oracle shares gained roughly 1.1% to $166.42 Monday following the company’s announcement to raise up to $50 billion this year to boost cloud capacity for AI workloads. U.S. AI stocks remained in the spotlight as AMD jumped around 4.5%, Nvidia slipped about 0.8%, and Snowflake showed little movement. The reason…
2 February 2026
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Oracle stock price rises as $50 billion funding plan eases AI buildout fears

Oracle stock price rises as $50 billion funding plan eases AI buildout fears

NEW YORK, February 2, 2026, 13:33 EST — Regular session Oracle shares edged up Monday, reacting to the company’s announcement of a plan to raise up to $50 billion this year aimed at funding a costly cloud expansion. The stock gained roughly 1.7%, closing near $167.43, after fluctuating between $155.90 and $175.62 during the session. Oracle on Sunday detailed plans…
2 February 2026
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Microsoft stock dips as AI spending worries linger, with OpenAI exposure back in focus

Microsoft stock dips as AI spending worries linger, with OpenAI exposure back in focus

New York, Feb 2, 2026, 10:58 (EST) — Regular session Microsoft shares slipped roughly 0.6% to $427.58 on Monday. Investors remain cautious over the expenses tied to the company’s AI expansion and the speed of its cloud growth. The stock has had trouble finding footing since tumbling after last week’s earnings report. Microsoft ranks among the largest components of the…
2 February 2026
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Nvidia slips on OpenAI funding doubts while Oracle pops — AI stocks in focus today

Nvidia slips on OpenAI funding doubts while Oracle pops — AI stocks in focus today

New York, Feb 2, 2026, 10:29 (EST) — Regular session Nvidia shares dropped 1.4% to $188.47 in early trading, pulling down several AI-related stocks despite strength in the wider tech sector. The focus isn’t just on a single deal but on what it represents. Massive figures tied to AI infrastructure now sum up the hefty costs of training and operating…
2 February 2026
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  • Rio Tinto Investors Prefer London Shares Amid Glencore Merger Talks
    February 3, 2026, 4:22 AM EST. Investors are shifting focus to Rio Tinto's London-listed shares, sidelining its Australian stock as merger talks with Glencore intensify. The mining giant announced talks on January 8 for a potential acquisition of Glencore, with a possible payment in Rio shares to Glencore owners. This move suggests investors in the northern hemisphere may benefit more from the deal. The shift reflects differing market perceptions ahead of the transaction's outcome, underscoring the strategic positioning in global resource investments.
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