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Asian Markets Mostly Higher as China Stimulus Offsets Fed Rate Concerns; Nikkei Leads Gains

Asian markets opened cautiously higher on Monday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 climbing 1.2% to 38,500—a fresh 34-year high—boosted by a weaker yen and strong earnings from tech giants like SoftBank. China’s Shanghai Composite edged up 0.6% after Beijing announced a $140 billion property sector rescue package, while India’s Sensex lagged (-0.3%) amid lingering election volatility. […]

Samsung Q1 Profit Plummets 21%: AI Chip Shortfall & Foundry Losses Drag Earnings

Samsung Electronics (005930.KS) reported a steeper-than-expected 21% drop in Q1 operating profit to ₩6.3 trillion ($4.6B), missing analyst estimates of ₩7.1 trillion, as its AI chip division underperformed and foundry losses mounted. Key Pain Points: AI Chip Miss: HBM3 memory sales lagged behind SK Hynix despite 300% industry demand growth Foundry Troubles: $700M loss in […]

Stock Market Surges to Record Highs Amid Tech Rally and Positive Economic Data

The stock market soared to unprecedented levels today, driven by a robust rally in the technology sector and encouraging economic indicators. The S&P 500 climbed by 2.5%, while the Nasdaq Composite surged 3.8%, marking its best single-day performance in over a year. Investors cheered the Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain interest rates, signaling confidence in […]

Cryptocurrencies Propel Nasdaq 100 Gains, Outshining Big Tech’s Growth

In an unprecedented shift, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are emerging as the dominant drivers behind Nasdaq 100’s upward momentum, potentially eclipsing the influence of traditional tech giants. Analysts anticipate that as digital assets become more integrated into mainstream finance, they could redefine the future performance of the index. Historically powered by tech titans like Apple, […]

Stock Markets Sway Amid AI Rivalries and Economic Uncertainty

U.S. Stock Markets: Tech Sector Under Pressure The U.S. stock market saw continued declines on January 30, with the S&P 500 falling 1.2% and the Nasdaq Composite dropping 2%. The pullback was driven by concerns over rising competition in the AI sector, particularly from Chinese startup DeepSeek. Major tech players like Nvidia and Microsoft faced […]