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Pinterest Stock Plummets 20% as Tariff Pressures Hit Ad Revenue and Company Issues Soft Forecast
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Pinterest Stock Plummets 20% as Tariff Pressures Hit Ad Revenue and Company Issues Soft Forecast

CEO points to trade-related “exogenous shock” from major retail advertisers despite record 619 million monthly active users

Junia Wells
Junia Wells
February 13, 2026
Instacart Shares Surge 14% After Revenue Beat and Bullish Outlook Signal Strong Marketplace Momentum
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Instacart Shares Surge 14% After Revenue Beat and Bullish Outlook Signal Strong Marketplace Momentum

Grocery delivery leader posts fastest gross transaction growth in three years as enterprise platform and AI investments gain traction

David Goldfarb
David Goldfarb
February 13, 2026
Apple Shares Plunge in Steepest Sell-Off Since April as FTC Scrutiny and Siri AI Delays Rattle Investors
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Apple Shares Plunge in Steepest Sell-Off Since April as FTC Scrutiny and Siri AI Delays Rattle Investors

Stock slides 5%, erasing 2026 gains amid regulatory pressure on Apple News and uncertainty around flagship AI rollout

Calder Monroe
Calder Monroe
February 13, 2026
Nikkei 225 Breaks 58,000 as Japan’s Election-Driven Rally Gathers Pace
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Nikkei 225 Breaks 58,000 as Japan’s Election-Driven Rally Gathers Pace

Investors cheer Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s decisive mandate while broader Asia shrugs off strong U.S. jobs data

Leah Rosenfeld
Leah Rosenfeld
February 12, 2026
Zhipu AI Ignites 30% Surge in Chinese AI Stocks as Model Wars Heat Up
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Zhipu AI Ignites 30% Surge in Chinese AI Stocks as Model Wars Heat Up

Fresh model launches from Zhipu, MiniMax, DeepSeek, Ant Group and ByteDance fuel investor optimism while policymakers double down on AI commercialization

Calder Monroe
Calder Monroe
February 12, 2026
Lyft Shares Slide 15% After Weak Fourth-Quarter Revenue and Rider Growth
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Lyft Shares Slide 15% After Weak Fourth-Quarter Revenue and Rider Growth

Ride-hailing company misses Wall Street expectations on sales and user metrics despite strong bookings and $1 billion buyback approval

Leah Rosenfeld
Leah Rosenfeld
February 11, 2026
CSL Shares Crash to Multi-Year Low After CEO Exit and Sharp Profit Decline
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CSL Shares Crash to Multi-Year Low After CEO Exit and Sharp Profit Decline

Biotech heavyweight names interim chief as earnings tumble 81% and investors react to restructuring charges and softer vaccine demand

Calder Monroe
Calder Monroe
February 11, 2026
Astera Labs Stock Slides After Mixed Revenue Reaction Despite Strong Earnings Beat
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Astera Labs Stock Slides After Mixed Revenue Reaction Despite Strong Earnings Beat

AI connectivity chipmaker posts 92% revenue growth and bullish 2026 outlook, but shares fall on softer expectations and CFO transition

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
February 11, 2026
Hanwha Aerospace Shares Slide After Profit Miss Overshadows Strong Defense Demand
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Hanwha Aerospace Shares Slide After Profit Miss Overshadows Strong Defense Demand

South Korea’s top defense contractor disappoints on quarterly revenue and pre-tax profit despite record annual operating gains and booming European orders

Leah Rosenfeld
Leah Rosenfeld
February 10, 2026
SoftBank Shares Jump as Telecom Unit Raises Forecast and Arm Fuels AI Optimism
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SoftBank Shares Jump as Telecom Unit Raises Forecast and Arm Fuels AI Optimism

Strong earnings outlook and accelerating AI-linked growth reignite investor confidence in Masayoshi Son’s tech empire

Junia Wells
Junia Wells
February 10, 2026
From Rockets to Riches
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From Rockets to Riches

Why SpaceX — Not Tesla — Could Make Elon Musk the World’s First Trillionaire

David Goldfarb
David Goldfarb
February 9, 2026
Japan’s Stock Market Breaks New Ground as Nikkei Surges Past 57,000 on Takaichi Landslide
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Japan’s Stock Market Breaks New Ground as Nikkei Surges Past 57,000 on Takaichi Landslide

Historic election mandate fuels investor optimism, pushing Japanese equities to record highs amid expectations of aggressive fiscal policy and pro-growth reforms

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
February 9, 2026
Chinese AI Chipmaker Montage Technology Rockets in Blockbuster Hong Kong Listing
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Chinese AI Chipmaker Montage Technology Rockets in Blockbuster Hong Kong Listing

Shares leap as much as 60% on debut, underscoring strong investor demand for domestic semiconductor champions despite export controls and rising competition

Junia Wells
Junia Wells
February 9, 2026
Pandora Surges as Jewelry Giant Moves to Cut Silver Dependence and Protect Margins
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Pandora Surges as Jewelry Giant Moves to Cut Silver Dependence and Protect Margins

World’s largest jeweler pivots toward platinum-plated designs and broader product lines as soaring metal prices squeeze profits

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
February 6, 2026
AWS Powers Ahead With Revenue and Profit Beat as Amazon Accelerates Massive AI Investment
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AWS Powers Ahead With Revenue and Profit Beat as Amazon Accelerates Massive AI Investment

Cloud division posts nearly 24% growth, expands margins, and anchors Amazon’s $200 billion infrastructure push

Leah Rosenfeld
Leah Rosenfeld
February 6, 2026
Roblox Stock Soars After Earnings Surprise and Upbeat Bookings Outlook
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Roblox Stock Soars After Earnings Surprise and Upbeat Bookings Outlook

Gaming platform beats Wall Street estimates, posts 63% bookings growth, and signals strong momentum heading into the new quarter

Junia Wells
Junia Wells
February 6, 2026
Asia Stocks Slide as South Korea’s Kospi Extends Losses After Wall Street Tech Rout
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Asia Stocks Slide as South Korea’s Kospi Extends Losses After Wall Street Tech Rout

Chipmakers and automakers drag Seoul lower while Japan rebounds and investors digest Alphabet’s massive AI spending plans

David Goldfarb
David Goldfarb
February 6, 2026
Broadcom and Nvidia Gain as Google Signals Record AI Spending
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Broadcom and Nvidia Gain as Google Signals Record AI Spending

Massive capital expenditures by Alphabet boost chip makers tied to AI infrastructure

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
February 5, 2026
E.l.f. Beauty Surpasses Expectations and Lifts Full-Year Forecast on Rhode Acquisition Boost
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E.l.f. Beauty Surpasses Expectations and Lifts Full-Year Forecast on Rhode Acquisition Boost

Third-quarter results fueled by global growth and the integration of Hailey Bieber’s skin-care brand

Leah Rosenfeld
Leah Rosenfeld
February 5, 2026
Arm Stock Slides After Licensing Revenue Miss as Qualcomm Warning Deepens Tech Selloff
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Arm Stock Slides After Licensing Revenue Miss as Qualcomm Warning Deepens Tech Selloff

AI-driven sales hit a quarterly record, but softer guidance and smartphone supply risks spark an after-hours drop

David Goldfarb
David Goldfarb
February 5, 2026
Hong Kong Tech Shares Slide Into Bear Market as Tax Concerns and AI Turmoil Shake Investors
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Hong Kong Tech Shares Slide Into Bear Market as Tax Concerns and AI Turmoil Shake Investors

Hang Seng Tech Index drops over 20% from October highs, ending last year’s rally as VAT fears and global tech volatility hit Chinese internet giants

Leah Rosenfeld
Leah Rosenfeld
February 5, 2026
Silver Extends Sharp Selloff as Prices Sink Over 13% After Brief Recovery
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Silver Extends Sharp Selloff as Prices Sink Over 13% After Brief Recovery

Speculative trading, rising margin requirements, and options-driven flows fuel extreme volatility following silver’s historic rally

Junia Wells
Junia Wells
February 5, 2026
Chipotle Shares Slide as Customer Visits Drop Again and 2026 Outlook Disappoints
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Chipotle Shares Slide as Customer Visits Drop Again and 2026 Outlook Disappoints

Burrito chain beats earnings estimates but warns of flat same-store sales next year as traffic declines for a fourth straight quarter

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
February 4, 2026
UBS Surprises Markets With Strong $1.2 Billion Q4 Profit and Unveils $3 Billion Share Buyback
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UBS Surprises Markets With Strong $1.2 Billion Q4 Profit and Unveils $3 Billion Share Buyback

Swiss banking giant tops earnings forecasts as integration of Credit Suisse advances and capital levels remain resilient

David Goldfarb
David Goldfarb
February 4, 2026
Big Oil Faces Earnings Crunch as Lower Crude Prices Threaten Buybacks
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Big Oil Faces Earnings Crunch as Lower Crude Prices Threaten Buybacks

Shell, BP, TotalEnergies and Equinor prepare to report weak fourth-quarter results, putting shareholder payouts under renewed pressure

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
February 4, 2026
Nintendo Stock Slides on Revenue Miss and Memory Chip Shockwaves
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Nintendo Stock Slides on Revenue Miss and Memory Chip Shockwaves

Gaming giant beats profit expectations, but soaring DRAM costs and Switch 2 momentum worries rattle investors

Calder Monroe
Calder Monroe
February 4, 2026
Oracle’s Credit Risk Slides Sharply After $50 Billion Funding Plan Reassures Markets
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Oracle’s Credit Risk Slides Sharply After $50 Billion Funding Plan Reassures Markets

Debt insurance costs hit multi-month lows as investors grow more confident in Oracle’s ability to finance its AI data center expansion

David Goldfarb
David Goldfarb
February 3, 2026
Asian Stocks Rally on Global Trade Breakthroughs and Policy Shifts
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Asian Stocks Rally on Global Trade Breakthroughs and Policy Shifts

Japan’s benchmark leaps past key thresholds as India–U.S. tariff deal and positive global cues lift regional markets

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
February 3, 2026
South Korean Stocks Sink Over 4%, Forcing Temporary Trading Halt as Asia Markets Slide
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South Korean Stocks Sink Over 4%, Forcing Temporary Trading Halt as Asia Markets Slide

Tech-heavy losses trigger circuit breaker in Seoul while investors digest China factory data and global risk-off signals

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
February 2, 2026
European Markets Poised for Broad Sell-Off as Global Risk Appetite Fades
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European Markets Poised for Broad Sell-Off as Global Risk Appetite Fades

Sharp drops in metals, crypto volatility, and fresh doubts over the AI boom send shockwaves through equities worldwide

Calder Monroe
Calder Monroe
February 2, 2026
York Space Systems Debuts on NYSE at $38 Highlighting ‘Golden Dome’ Defense Ambitions
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York Space Systems Debuts on NYSE at $38 Highlighting ‘Golden Dome’ Defense Ambitions

The Denver-based aerospace company opens at an $4.75 billion valuation, positioning itself as a strategic partner for U.S. missile defense and low-earth orbit satellite operations.

Leah Rosenfeld
Leah Rosenfeld
January 30, 2026
Microsoft Stock Suffers Worst Drop Since 2020 as $357 Billion in Market Value Vanishes
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Microsoft Stock Suffers Worst Drop Since 2020 as $357 Billion in Market Value Vanishes

A sharp post-earnings selloff rattles investors, exposes Azure capacity constraints, and reignites debate over Microsoft’s massive AI spending strategy.

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
January 30, 2026
Gold Pulls Back After Explosive Rally as Asia-Pacific Stocks Trade Mixed and Investors Eye Fed Decision
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Gold Pulls Back After Explosive Rally as Asia-Pacific Stocks Trade Mixed and Investors Eye Fed Decision

Bullion retreats more than 4% from record highs as traders lock in profits, while Asian markets show uneven performance amid easing U.S. shutdown fears, volatile tech earnings, and a sharp slide in bitcoin.

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
January 30, 2026
Carvana Stock Slides After Short Seller Alleges $1 Billion Earnings Inflation
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Carvana Stock Slides After Short Seller Alleges $1 Billion Earnings Inflation

Gotham City Research claims accounting irregularities and undisclosed family-linked dependencies as shares suffer one of their worst days in a year

Calder Monroe
Calder Monroe
January 29, 2026
Samsung Smashes Profit Records as AI Memory Boom Triggers Global Chip Shortage
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Samsung Smashes Profit Records as AI Memory Boom Triggers Global Chip Shortage

Soaring demand for high bandwidth memory and AI servers drives a threefold jump in earnings, with Samsung beating forecasts and signaling renewed investment in advanced chips.

Junia Wells
Junia Wells
January 29, 2026
Advantest Stock Surges on AI Chip Wave as Record Sales Fuel Upgraded Profit Forecast
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Advantest Stock Surges on AI Chip Wave as Record Sales Fuel Upgraded Profit Forecast

Booming demand for AI and high performance semiconductors lifts quarterly results, pushes shares sharply higher, and strengthens outlook for Japan’s leading chip testing specialist.

David Goldfarb
David Goldfarb
January 29, 2026
Health Insurance Stocks Sink After Trump Administration Signals Flat Medicare Advantage Rates for 2027
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Health Insurance Stocks Sink After Trump Administration Signals Flat Medicare Advantage Rates for 2027

Humana, UnitedHealth, CVS and peers slide as CMS proposes just a 0.09% payment increase, far below Wall Street expectations

Leah Rosenfeld
Leah Rosenfeld
January 27, 2026
General Motors Heads Into Earnings Spotlight as Wall Street Weighs EV Write-Downs and 2025 Outlook
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General Motors Heads Into Earnings Spotlight as Wall Street Weighs EV Write-Downs and 2025 Outlook

Analysts forecast stronger profits despite softer revenue, while investors look for clarity on electric vehicle strategy, China restructuring, and cash flow targets

Leah Rosenfeld
Leah Rosenfeld
January 27, 2026
Markets at a Breaking Point as Analysts Signal Rising Risk of a Global Pullback
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Markets at a Breaking Point as Analysts Signal Rising Risk of a Global Pullback

After a powerful 2025 rally, mounting valuation pressures, slowing growth signals, and geopolitical uncertainty are pushing investors to prepare for a possible worldwide correction

Calder Monroe
Calder Monroe
January 26, 2026
Intel Shares Plunge 13% After Strong Q4 Results But Weak Guidance Sparks Investor Concerns
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Intel Shares Plunge 13% After Strong Q4 Results But Weak Guidance Sparks Investor Concerns

Chipmaker beats earnings expectations but warns of limited supply and softer revenue outlook in Q1, raising questions about production ramp-up

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
January 23, 2026
Asian Stocks Climb as BOJ Holds Rates and Global Tensions Ease
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Asian Stocks Climb as BOJ Holds Rates and Global Tensions Ease

Investors digest Japan’s policy stance, election risks, and shifting bond yields across the region

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
January 23, 2026
Intel Shares Surge to Multi Year High as Earnings Near
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Intel Shares Surge to Multi Year High as Earnings Near

AI driven server demand and renewed confidence in Intel’s turnaround fuel a sharp rally

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
January 22, 2026
South Korea’s Kospi Breaks 5,000 as Asian Markets Rally on Eased U.S.–Europe Trade Tensions
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South Korea’s Kospi Breaks 5,000 as Asian Markets Rally on Eased U.S.–Europe Trade Tensions

Global stocks rebound after Trump softens tariff stance and calms Greenland concerns, lifting investor sentiment across Asia

Junia Wells
Junia Wells
January 22, 2026
Stellantis Shares Sink More Than 40% at Five-Year Mark as Automaker Resets Strategy
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Stellantis Shares Sink More Than 40% at Five-Year Mark as Automaker Resets Strategy

Jeep and Ram take center stage as new CEO reshapes priorities after a turbulent post-merger run

David Goldfarb
David Goldfarb
January 20, 2026
Alibaba-Backed Moonshot AI Sees Valuation Jump as China’s AI IPO Wave Gains Momentum
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Alibaba-Backed Moonshot AI Sees Valuation Jump as China’s AI IPO Wave Gains Momentum

Kimi chatbot maker is now valued at nearly $5 billion as investor appetite surges following strong Hong Kong listings by rival AI firms

Junia Wells
Junia Wells
January 20, 2026
China’s Stock Rally Triggers Alarm Bells as Trading Frenzy Hits Record Levels
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China’s Stock Rally Triggers Alarm Bells as Trading Frenzy Hits Record Levels

Explosive turnover and rising leverage prompt regulators to step in, even as many investors insist the bull market still has room to run

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
January 20, 2026
Asia-Pacific Stocks Drift Lower as Geopolitical Tensions and China Data Test Investor Confidence
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Asia-Pacific Stocks Drift Lower as Geopolitical Tensions and China Data Test Investor Confidence

Greenland-related trade threats add to uncertainty as mixed Chinese indicators and surging Japanese bond yields weigh on regional markets

Junia Wells
Junia Wells
January 19, 2026
Toyota Industries Surges to All-Time High as Toyota Motor Lifts Buyout Bid Above $35 Billion
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Toyota Industries Surges to All-Time High as Toyota Motor Lifts Buyout Bid Above $35 Billion

Revised offer sparks investor optimism and fuels speculation of a higher price as activists circle one of Japan’s largest takeover deals

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
January 15, 2026
Trip.com Stock Crashes as China Launches Major Antitrust Investigation
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Trip.com Stock Crashes as China Launches Major Antitrust Investigation

Beijing targets alleged monopoly behavior at Asia’s largest online travel platform, triggering one of the company’s worst trading days on record

Calder Monroe
Calder Monroe
January 15, 2026
Japanese Shares Break New Records as Snap Election Speculation Fuels Market Rally
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Japanese Shares Break New Records as Snap Election Speculation Fuels Market Rally

Investors pile into equities on expectations of a February vote, aggressive stimulus plans, and continued yen weakness

Calder Monroe
Calder Monroe
January 14, 2026
Japan’s Nikkei Surges More Than 3% as Snap Election Speculation Lifts Investor Confidence
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Japan’s Nikkei Surges More Than 3% as Snap Election Speculation Lifts Investor Confidence

Asia markets climb as political clarity hopes in Japan outweigh geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
January 13, 2026
Venezuela Stocks Hit Record Highs After 130% Surge as Post Maduro Optimism Grips Markets
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Venezuela Stocks Hit Record Highs After 130% Surge as Post Maduro Optimism Grips Markets

Investors bet on sanctions relief, oil sector revival, and debt restructuring following a dramatic political shift

Calder Monroe
Calder Monroe
January 13, 2026
Inside Bloom Energy’s Surge as AI Data Center Power Demand Ignites a Volatile Stock Rally
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Inside Bloom Energy’s Surge as AI Data Center Power Demand Ignites a Volatile Stock Rally

The fuel-cell specialist has become a frontline beneficiary of AI’s energy crunch, testing whether today’s optimism is growth—or a bubble

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
January 12, 2026
Asian Defense Stocks Surge as Hanwha Aerospace Jumps on Rising Geopolitical Risk
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Asian Defense Stocks Surge as Hanwha Aerospace Jumps on Rising Geopolitical Risk

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace leads a broad rally in regional defense names, while Asian markets trade mixed amid inflation data from China, weakness in mining stocks, and a rotation away from U.S. technology shares.

David Goldfarb
David Goldfarb
January 9, 2026
Asia-Pacific Stocks Show Mixed Movement as Trump’s Statements Impact Global Oil and Defense Sectors
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Asia-Pacific Stocks Show Mixed Movement as Trump’s Statements Impact Global Oil and Defense Sectors

Investors navigate geopolitical risk, energy price swings and uneven regional equities following U.S. market losses

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
January 8, 2026
Venezuela Crisis Sparks Investor Scrutiny: Five Key Market Signals to Watch
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Venezuela Crisis Sparks Investor Scrutiny: Five Key Market Signals to Watch

Markets weigh geopolitical headlines against underlying economic fundamentals as gold surges and oil remains steady

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
January 7, 2026
Michael Burry’s Long-Running Valero Bet Gains Momentum as Venezuela Oil Opens Back Up
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Michael Burry’s Long-Running Valero Bet Gains Momentum as Venezuela Oil Opens Back Up

The “Big Short” investor says his years-long position in Valero Energy looks increasingly compelling as U.S. policy shifts toward reviving Venezuela’s oil industry.

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
January 6, 2026
Hilton Stock Slips After DHS Accuses Minneapolis Hotel of Canceling Agent Reservations
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Hilton Stock Slips After DHS Accuses Minneapolis Hotel of Canceling Agent Reservations

The Department of Homeland Security alleges a Hilton-branded property refused accommodations to federal agents over immigration enforcement work, triggering a market selloff and corporate damage control.

Leah Rosenfeld
Leah Rosenfeld
January 6, 2026
Asia Stocks Rally to Record Levels as Defense Shares Surge After Maduro’s Capture
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Asia Stocks Rally to Record Levels as Defense Shares Surge After Maduro’s Capture

Geopolitical shock lifts Japanese and Korean markets while oil prices ease, signaling muted supply concerns

Leah Rosenfeld
Leah Rosenfeld
January 5, 2026
South Korea’s Kospi Breaks Record as Asia Starts 2026 on a Mixed Note
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South Korea’s Kospi Breaks Record as Asia Starts 2026 on a Mixed Note

Technology stocks powered Seoul equities to new highs, while regional markets showed uneven momentum amid holiday closures and lingering U.S. volatility.

David Goldfarb
David Goldfarb
January 2, 2026
Europe’s Banks End a Breakout Year With a Capital Allocation Dilemma Ahead
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Europe’s Banks End a Breakout Year With a Capital Allocation Dilemma Ahead

Record profits, resilient balance sheets, and investor optimism set the stage for a pivotal strategic test in 2026

Junia Wells
Junia Wells
January 1, 2026
Nike Stock Rallies as Top Executives Buy In After Prolonged Slump
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Nike Stock Rallies as Top Executives Buy In After Prolonged Slump

Insider purchases by CEO Elliott Hill and board members signal confidence following years of declining share performance

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
January 1, 2026
Google Delivers Its Strongest Wall Street Performance in Over a Decade as AI Momentum Accelerates
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Google Delivers Its Strongest Wall Street Performance in Over a Decade as AI Momentum Accelerates

Alphabet outpaces trillion-dollar peers after a turbulent start, with Gemini gains, legal clarity, and renewed confidence in search driving a powerful rally

David Goldfarb
David Goldfarb
January 1, 2026
Asia-Pacific Stocks Slip in Thin Year-End Trading as China Factory Data Offers Cautious Relief
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Asia-Pacific Stocks Slip in Thin Year-End Trading as China Factory Data Offers Cautious Relief

Holiday closures drain liquidity while investors weigh modest gains in China’s manufacturing activity

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
December 31, 2025
SoftBank Completes Massive OpenAI Bet With Full $40 Billion Funding Commitment
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SoftBank Completes Massive OpenAI Bet With Full $40 Billion Funding Commitment

Final capital transfer lifts SoftBank’s stake to roughly 11% as global investment races to build AI infrastructure

Leah Rosenfeld
Leah Rosenfeld
December 31, 2025
Europe’s Banks Deliver Record Gains But 2026 Will Test Their Next Move
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Europe’s Banks Deliver Record Gains But 2026 Will Test Their Next Move

After the strongest performance in nearly three decades, lenders are sitting on surplus capital and facing strategic decisions that could redefine returns, valuations, and investor confidence.

Calder Monroe
Calder Monroe
December 31, 2025
European Defense Shares Retreat as Ukraine Peace Momentum Rattles Markets
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European Defense Shares Retreat as Ukraine Peace Momentum Rattles Markets

Renewed diplomatic progress sparks pullback in military stocks even as analysts warn Europe’s defense spending boom is far from over

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
December 30, 2025
Nvidia Finalizes $5 Billion Intel Investment as Strategic Chip Alliance Takes Shape
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Nvidia Finalizes $5 Billion Intel Investment as Strategic Chip Alliance Takes Shape

AI leader completes a long planned equity deal providing Intel with capital support after years of heavy spending and strategic setbacks

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
December 30, 2025
Zepto Moves Toward $1.2 Billion IPO as India’s Quick Commerce Race Intensifies
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Zepto Moves Toward $1.2 Billion IPO as India’s Quick Commerce Race Intensifies

The 10 minute delivery startup files confidentially amid fierce competition rising losses and growing warnings of a sectorwide bubble

Junia Wells
Junia Wells
December 30, 2025
Novo Nordisk’s Weight Loss Bet Tests Investor Patience as Science Plays the Long Game
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Novo Nordisk’s Weight Loss Bet Tests Investor Patience as Science Plays the Long Game

GLP-1 drugs continue to unlock new medical promise, but mounting competition, falling shares, and looming patents are straining market confidence

David Goldfarb
David Goldfarb
December 30, 2025
Asia-Pacific Stocks End 2025 on an Uneven Note as Investors Turn Cautious
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Asia-Pacific Stocks End 2025 on an Uneven Note as Investors Turn Cautious

Regional markets diverge in the final trading week of the year while silver briefly hits record highs and U.S. equities consolidate near peaks

David Goldfarb
David Goldfarb
December 29, 2025
Asian Markets Push Higher in Thin Holiday Trade as Gold and Silver Set New Records
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Asian Markets Push Higher in Thin Holiday Trade as Gold and Silver Set New Records

Muted equity moves contrast with a powerful rally in precious metals amid inflation signals and global policy uncertainty

Leah Rosenfeld
Leah Rosenfeld
December 26, 2025
Palantir Is Too Expensive for Wall Street but Retail Investors Keep Buying
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Palantir Is Too Expensive for Wall Street but Retail Investors Keep Buying

As analysts hesitate over valuation, everyday investors pour billions into Palantir, betting its AI driven future will mirror past market legends

Junia Wells
Junia Wells
December 26, 2025
The Deal Buffett Says He Should Never Have Made
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The Deal Buffett Says He Should Never Have Made

Why Warren Buffett has repeatedly called buying Berkshire Hathaway his most expensive mistake despite turning it into a trillion dollar empire

David Goldfarb
David Goldfarb
December 26, 2025
Why Human Judgment Still Anchors AI Driven Investing
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Why Human Judgment Still Anchors AI Driven Investing

A veteran asset manager explains how algorithmic funds deliver results only when humans design, train, and discipline the machines behind every decision

Calder Monroe
Calder Monroe
December 26, 2025
Emerging Markets Outshine Wall Street as Investors Look Ahead to Another Strong Year
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Emerging Markets Outshine Wall Street as Investors Look Ahead to Another Strong Year

After outperforming developed markets, emerging economies are drawing renewed global interest as valuations, growth, and capital flows align

David Goldfarb
David Goldfarb
December 25, 2025
Southwest Defies the Industry Slump as Its Stock Soars Despite a Sharp Profit Drop
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Southwest Defies the Industry Slump as Its Stock Soars Despite a Sharp Profit Drop

Shares hit multi-year highs as investors bet on baggage fees, assigned seating, and a broader overhaul to lift earnings in 2026 and beyond

Junia Wells
Junia Wells
December 24, 2025
UK Equities Quietly Beat Wall Street as Investors Position for Further Gains
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UK Equities Quietly Beat Wall Street as Investors Position for Further Gains

FTSE 100 outperformance in a volatile year fuels expectations of fresh record highs in 2026

David Goldfarb
David Goldfarb
December 23, 2025
Hanwha Ocean Stock Surges After U.S. Navy Shipbuilding Deal Announcement
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Hanwha Ocean Stock Surges After U.S. Navy Shipbuilding Deal Announcement

Trump confirms South Korean shipbuilder will construct next generation U.S. Navy frigates in Philadelphia

Calder Monroe
Calder Monroe
December 23, 2025
UK Shares Quietly Beat Wall Street and Investors Are Betting on Further Gains
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UK Shares Quietly Beat Wall Street and Investors Are Betting on Further Gains

Despite political and economic uncertainty, the FTSE 100 has outperformed US markets, with strategists eyeing new highs in 2026

Junia Wells
Junia Wells
December 22, 2025
China’s AI IPO Boom Is Red Hot but Global Investors Face Closed Doors
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China’s AI IPO Boom Is Red Hot but Global Investors Face Closed Doors

Blockbuster first day gains are fueling excitement in Shanghai, yet foreign retail investors remain largely sidelined

Calder Monroe
Calder Monroe
December 22, 2025
FTSE 100 Leads European Gains as UK Inflation Eases and Bank of England Rate Cut Looms
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FTSE 100 Leads European Gains as UK Inflation Eases and Bank of England Rate Cut Looms

European equities rise on cooling inflation and expectations of monetary easing

Leah Rosenfeld
Leah Rosenfeld
December 19, 2025
Elliott Takes Activist Position in Lululemon With Billion Dollar Bet and CEO Push
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Elliott Takes Activist Position in Lululemon With Billion Dollar Bet and CEO Push

High profile hedge fund builds sizable stake as leadership transition opens the door to strategic change

Calder Monroe
Calder Monroe
December 19, 2025
Nike Stock Slides After Earnings as China Slump and Tariffs Overshadow Beat
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Nike Stock Slides After Earnings as China Slump and Tariffs Overshadow Beat

Stronger North America demand fails to offset sharp China slowdown and rising trade costs, raising pressure on turnaround strategy

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
December 19, 2025
European Defense Stocks Surge as Germany Moves Toward Historic Military Spending Approval
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European Defense Stocks Surge as Germany Moves Toward Historic Military Spending Approval

Investors pile into aerospace and defense shares ahead of an expected green light for more than €50 billion in long-awaited procurement contracts

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
December 18, 2025
Why Sam’s Club Is Thriving in China Despite Slowing Consumer Demand
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Why Sam’s Club Is Thriving in China Despite Slowing Consumer Demand

Membership warehouse stores gain traction as value-seeking yet quality-conscious shoppers rethink how and where they spend

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Japanese Tech Shares Slide as AI Spending Jitters Hit SoftBank and Chipmakers
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Japanese Tech Shares Slide as AI Spending Jitters Hit SoftBank and Chipmakers

SoftBank sinks more than 7% at session lows as Wall Street’s AI pullback ripples across Asian markets

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Junia Wells
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Edinburgh Worldwide Pushes Back Against Saba Capital Board Shake-Up
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Edinburgh Worldwide Pushes Back Against Saba Capital Board Shake-Up

Baillie Gifford–run trust tells investors to reject activist proposals as tensions escalate over performance, valuation discounts, and governance

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December 18, 2025
Waymo Seeks Fresh Capital at Valuation Up to $110 Billion as Robotaxi Expansion Accelerates
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Waymo Seeks Fresh Capital at Valuation Up to $110 Billion as Robotaxi Expansion Accelerates

Alphabet-backed autonomous driving leader explores a funding round exceeding $15 billion to scale fleets and enter more than a dozen new cities

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HashKey Posts Modest First Day Gain in Hong Kong IPO Amid Volatile Crypto Markets
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HashKey Posts Modest First Day Gain in Hong Kong IPO Amid Volatile Crypto Markets

Licensed exchange raises $206 million as investors take a cautious stance despite Hong Kong’s push to become a digital asset hub

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Leah Rosenfeld
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MetaX Delivers One of Shanghai’s Hottest IPOs as AI Chip Shares Surge Nearly 700%
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MetaX Delivers One of Shanghai’s Hottest IPOs as AI Chip Shares Surge Nearly 700%

Blockbuster debut underscores investor hunger for homegrown AI semiconductors amid China’s push for tech self-reliance

Junia Wells
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December 17, 2025
Wall Street Extends AI Infrastructure Pullback as Broadcom and Oracle Slide
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Wall Street Extends AI Infrastructure Pullback as Broadcom and Oracle Slide

Investor concerns over ballooning capital spending debt levels and uncertain returns weigh on key players powering the AI buildout

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Junia Wells
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Korea Zinc Shares Slide After Shareholder Revolt Over U.S.-Linked Tennessee Smelter
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Investor alliance moves to block equity issuance tied to a Pentagon backed joint venture raising concerns over dilution control and governance

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European Stocks Poised for a Pullback as Central Banks Take Center Stage
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European Stocks Poised for a Pullback as Central Banks Take Center Stage

Markets retreat ahead of key rate decisions inflation data and geopolitical discussions shaping the outlook for Europe and global equities

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Asian Stocks Slide as South Korea Leads Declines Amid China Data Jitters
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Asian Stocks Slide as South Korea Leads Declines Amid China Data Jitters

Weak Chinese consumption figures and a pullback in global tech shares weigh on Asia-Pacific markets as investors turn cautious

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Copper Prices Surge Toward New Extremes as U.S. Stockpiling Intensifies

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Oracle Stock Craters After Revenue Miss, Triggering Sell-Off Across AI Leaders Including Nvidia and CoreWeave
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Oracle Stock Craters After Revenue Miss, Triggering Sell-Off Across AI Leaders Including Nvidia and CoreWeave

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