SoundHound AI falls 5% amid dilution concerns; C3.ai rises 4% on upgrade and new product launch

SoundHound AI's stock dropped 5% to fresh lows, pressured by dilution fears after a stock-funded acquisition of LivePerson and ongoing losses. Meanwhile, C3.ai gained 4% following an analyst upgrade citing a new product that speeds up building agentic applications, boosting customer growth potential. UiPath and the broader software sector saw smaller declines, highlighting investor focus on balance sheets. The upcoming earnings report including LivePerson results will be crucial for SoundHound to prove if its expanded base drives revenue growth without worsening losses.

SoundHound AI trades at USD 5.08 on Pluang, down 5.66% as of Oct 12, 2026 23:01 WIB, with a market cap of $2.39B. UiPath shares are priced at USD 13.20, down 2.11%, holding a market cap of $7.03B. These figures show investor caution in the tech sector amid earnings anticipation and balance sheet concerns.