Technology 11 February 2026

Intel Just Put Its 18A Bet Into Cheaper Laptops. Here’s Why It Matters

Intel Just Put Its 18A Bet Into Cheaper Laptops. Here’s Why It Matters

Intel launched its Core Series 3 mobile processors, built on its 18A process in the U.S., for lower-cost laptops and edge devices, with systems available from April 16. The top Core 7 360 chip features six CPU cores, two Xe graphics cores, and a 17 TOPS NPU. Microsoft’s Copilot+ PCs require at least 40 TOPS, above the Core Series 3’s maximum. Over 70 device designs are expected this year.
April 18, 2026
Intel stock price rises as INTC rides chip rally, eyes MWC 2026 AI showcase

Intel stock price rises as INTC rides chip rally, eyes MWC 2026 AI showcase

Intel shares rose 2% to $48.08 Wednesday, trading on heavy volume as chip stocks advanced. The move followed Intel’s announcement it will showcase AI inference for mobile networks at Mobile World Congress. The company also projected first-quarter revenue of $11.7–$12.7 billion and said it was surprised by server CPU demand. Intel is investing in AI chip startup SambaNova Systems, according to sources.
February 11, 2026
Coupang stock slips as Korea blames management for data leak and investors widen legal fight

Coupang stock slips as Korea blames management for data leak and investors widen legal fight

Coupang shares fell about 2.5% to $17.79 Wednesday after South Korea’s probe found a former employee exploited security flaws, exposing data of 33.7 million customers. Three more U.S. investors joined an arbitration push against Seoul over its handling of the breach. Regulators plan a fine for Coupang’s late reporting. The stock lagged a firmer U.S. market.
February 11, 2026
Target stock price today: TGT inches up as CEO reshuffle, job cuts and ChatGPT ad test land

Target stock price today: TGT inches up as CEO reshuffle, job cuts and ChatGPT ad test land

Target shares rose 0.2% to $113.44 in early New York trading Wednesday after confirming leadership changes effective Feb. 15 and maintaining its earnings outlook. Lisa Roath will become chief operating officer and Cara Sylvester chief merchandising officer. Target expects fourth-quarter and full-year results in line with prior forecasts. Investors await the March 3 earnings and strategy update.
February 11, 2026
Datadog stock slides after earnings spike as DDOG investors turn to Thursday’s investor day

Datadog stock slides after earnings spike as DDOG investors turn to Thursday’s investor day

Datadog shares fell 3.4% to $125.31 in early Wednesday trading, reversing part of Tuesday’s 14% post-earnings jump. Q4 revenue rose 29% to $953 million, beating estimates, but the full-year profit outlook missed analyst targets. Investors await updates on AI and security at the Feb. 12 investor day. Scotiabank lowered its price target to $160.
February 11, 2026
Netflix stock ticks up before the bell as activist targets Warner deal; what to watch next

Netflix stock ticks up before the bell as activist targets Warner deal; what to watch next

Netflix shares rose 0.1% in premarket trading to $82.28 as activist investor Ancora said it would vote against Warner Bros. Discovery’s plan to sell studios and streaming assets to Netflix. Paramount increased its rival bid, offering a ticking fee and to cover Warner’s breakup fee. Warner’s board maintained its support for the Netflix deal but will review Paramount’s new offer.
February 11, 2026
Google’s AI push hits staff: take a buyout if you’re not “all in”

Google’s AI push hits staff: take a buyout if you’re not “all in”

Google is offering voluntary exit packages to some U.S. staff in its Global Business Organization, excluding major customer-facing sales teams, according to an internal memo. The offer follows Alphabet’s report of record $402.8 billion revenue in 2025 and plans for up to $185 billion in capital spending this year. Chief business officer Philipp Schindler urged employees to embrace faster AI-driven changes.
February 11, 2026
MARA stock slips before the open as Morgan Stanley flags limited AI data-center upside

MARA stock slips before the open as Morgan Stanley flags limited AI data-center upside

MARA Holdings shares dropped 2.3% to $7.48 in premarket trading Wednesday, following a nearly 5% slide the previous session. Morgan Stanley initiated coverage with an underweight rating and $8 target, citing concerns over bitcoin mining profitability and limited data center track record. Bitcoin fell 2.4% to $66,880. Traders are watching Friday’s U.S. inflation report.
February 11, 2026
Google’s rare 100-year bond: Alphabet’s $31.5 billion debt blitz to bankroll AI buildout

Google’s rare 100-year bond: Alphabet’s $31.5 billion debt blitz to bankroll AI buildout

Alphabet sold a £1 billion 100-year bond on Feb. 10, part of a $31.51 billion multi-currency debt raise, marking the tech sector’s first century bond since 1997. Demand for the tranche was nearly ten times the offer, with the bond carrying a 6.125% coupon and minimal investor protections, according to reports. The sale comes as Alphabet and other tech firms sharply increase spending on AI infrastructure.
February 11, 2026
Reddit’s leadership shake-up lands as in-app search climbs past 80 million weekly users

Reddit’s leadership shake-up lands as in-app search climbs past 80 million weekly users

Reddit named Amit Puntambekar executive vice president of consumer engineering and promoted Jim Squires to chief marketing officer and Laura Nestler to EVP of community. The company says weekly Reddit search usage rose to over 80 million after merging it with its AI-powered Reddit Answers feature. Executives are testing new search placements and richer AI results to keep more research activity on the platform.
February 11, 2026
Figma stock jumps then slips in premarket as Wall Street says AI software selloff is overdone

Figma stock jumps then slips in premarket as Wall Street says AI software selloff is overdone

Figma shares fell 1.0% to $23.85 premarket Wednesday after closing up 8.9% at $24.10 Tuesday. The stock remains below its $33 IPO price from July 2025 and far from its $142.92 peak. Figma’s next earnings report is scheduled for Feb. 18 after markets close. Investors are watching for signs of broader adoption and the impact of AI on growth and costs.
February 11, 2026
Churchill Capital Corp X (CCCX) stock jumps on Infleqtion’s NASA quantum sensor news as merger vote looms

Churchill Capital Corp X (CCCX) stock jumps on Infleqtion’s NASA quantum sensor news as merger vote looms

Churchill Capital Corp X shares rose 15% Tuesday to $12.67 after Infleqtion announced new NASA and ARPA-E contracts. Shareholders vote Feb. 12 on the proposed Infleqtion merger, with a ticker switch to INFQ and NYSE listing expected if approved. Trading volume hit 7.16 million shares. The NASA mission is funded for over $20 million and expected to launch in 2030.
February 11, 2026
Datadog stock price holds near $130 premarket as DDOG investors size up guidance and Thursday’s investor day

Datadog stock price holds near $130 premarket as DDOG investors size up guidance and Thursday’s investor day

Datadog shares rose 0.6% to $130.50 in premarket trading after reporting fourth-quarter revenue of $953.2 million, up 29%, and adjusted profit of 59 cents per share, both above estimates. Full-year 2026 revenue and profit guidance fell short of analyst expectations. The company ended 2025 with 603 customers generating at least $1 million in ARR. Investors await Thursday’s investor day for updates on AI products and growth.
February 11, 2026
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