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Chip Stocks Surge on Big Tech AI Spending Plans Ahead of Key Economic Data
Semiconductor shares rallied sharply Friday after Amazon and Alphabet signaled increased data-center investments, with AMD jumping 8.2%. The sector rebound follows recent volatility as investors await upcoming U.S. economic reports.
Apple Confronts Chip Cost Dilemma as iPhone Pricing Strategy Hangs in Balance
Apple shares edged higher amid a global memory-chip shortage, raising investor concerns over potential iPhone price hikes. The company's response to rising component costs remains unclear ahead of key economic data.
BigBear.ai Surges 16% Ahead of Key Shareholder Vote, Options Activity Heats Up
BigBear.ai shares rallied sharply on Friday, climbing 15.7% to $4.72, as traders piled into bullish call options. Investors now await a pivotal February 18 vote on a proposal to increase the company's authorized share count.
Alphabet Shares Slide Amid Investor Concerns Over AI Capex Surge
Alphabet stock fell 2.5% to $322.86, underperforming a broader tech rally as reports of potential doubled AI infrastructure spending this year weighed on sentiment.
Ondas Shares Soar 14% on Defense Contract Momentum Ahead of Monday Session
Ondas Holdings Inc. surged 14.3% to $9.69 on heavy volume Friday, rebounding from earlier weekly losses as traders assessed new defense and drone contract announcements.
Amazon Shares Drop on $200 Billion AI Investment Plan, Investors Eye Economic Data
Amazon stock fell 5.6% Friday as the company's plan to spend $200 billion on AI and cloud infrastructure in 2026 raised concerns over near-term returns. Key U.S. jobs and inflation reports are due next week.
Intel Surges Past $50 on AI Demand and Supply Constraints
Intel shares rallied 4.9% to close at $50.59, buoyed by reports of server CPU shortages in China and broader AI-related capital expenditure trends. The chipmaker also plans a $100 million investment in AI startup SambaNova Systems.
Adobe Shares Dip Amid Tech Rally, Semrush Merger Advances
Adobe stock closed lower Friday, underperforming a broader tech surge as investors await key economic data and the company's upcoming earnings. Shareholders approved the $1.9 billion Semrush acquisition.
Snowflake Shares Surge 7.5% Amid Tech Rebound, Eyes on AI Strategy
Snowflake stock rallied 7.5% to $168.43 Friday, tracking a broader tech recovery. The company's upcoming earnings and a major OpenAI partnership are in focus.
CrowdStrike Shares Rebound, Halting Seven-Day Decline Amid Sector Recovery
CrowdStrike Holdings surged 4.9% to $395.50 on Friday, ending a seven-session losing streak as cybersecurity stocks rebounded with the broader market.
ASML Shares Surge on AI Infrastructure Spending Boost, Key Data and Dividend Dates Loom
ASML's U.S.-listed shares climbed 4.6% Friday, mirroring a broad semiconductor rally after Amazon and Alphabet signaled increased AI infrastructure investment. Key U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week alongside the company's dividend schedule.