Asian equities followed Wall Street lower on Thursday, led by a sharp sell-off in technology shares. While U.S. futures pointed to a tentative recovery, oil prices tumbled and regional benchmarks from Tokyo to Seoul posted significant losses.
A sharp sell-off in global technology stocks has rippled into Asian trading, dragging Bitcoin below $72,000 and pressuring regional equities. The downturn reflects growing investor unease over lofty valuations and the sustainability of the AI-driven rally.
CNBC's Jim Cramer noted a shift in his stance on Bunge Global SA, a major agricultural commodities processor, despite its recent strong performance. Analysts are weighing the stock's future trajectory amid broader market volatility and sector-specific headwinds.
B. Riley hikes price target for Pangaea Logistics Solutions (PANL) to $11.50, citing the dry bulk shipper's resilience driven by its specialized fleet and stable long-term demand fundamentals.
Michael Hartnett, Bank of America's chief investment strategist, issues a stark warning on global stocks as markets show extreme overbought conditions. The caution follows a sharp selloff in software shares and rising volatility, prompting a defensive shift towards gold, bonds, and commodities.
Wall Street grapples with a pronounced sector rotation out of high-flying technology names, driving volatility across major indices. Amid the shift, analyst calls highlight potential value in energy, consumer discretionary, and select fintech stocks for February 4, 2026.
U.S. equity futures edged higher Wednesday after Washington moved to reopen the federal government, shifting investor attention to a heavy slate of corporate earnings led by tech giant Alphabet.
Arabica and robusta coffee futures tumbled sharply on Tuesday, extending a week-long sell-off as beneficial rains in Brazil's key growing region eased supply fears and bolstered crop prospects for the world's top producer.
Shares of the pre-revenue miner surged over 12% as the U.S. government's move to bolster strategic reserves of rare earths and lithium ignited investor interest, highlighting the geopolitical stakes in securing critical supply chains.
U.S. equities retreated Tuesday, led by declines in major tech names, while gold and silver prices staged a partial recovery following last week's dramatic plunge. Corporate news included a leadership change at Disney and mixed earnings reports.
U.S. corn futures saw modest gains Tuesday morning, recovering from Monday's losses, as record-high ethanol usage and a major trade announcement with India provided support against pressure from a stronger dollar and rising Brazilian crop estimates.
Winter wheat futures see modest gains Tuesday morning, attempting a rebound from Monday's broad sell-off driven by a stronger dollar and technical selling. Analysts point to mixed signals from export data and milling demand as the complex searches for direction.
U.S. stock futures point higher ahead of a busy session featuring AMD's results, while Palantir surges on strong earnings. In a landmark deal, Elon Musk merges SpaceX and xAI. Gold and silver prices stage a sharp recovery from historic declines.
U.S. stock futures climbed Tuesday following a broad market rally, as investors shrugged off volatility in cryptocurrencies and commodities. Wall Street analysts issued a flurry of research calls on major companies, setting the tone for February trading.
U.S. stock futures ticked up Tuesday as investors braced for a heavy slate of corporate results, while a partial government shutdown forced a delay of January's crucial employment report, adding uncertainty to the economic outlook.
The Trump administration launches a major public-private initiative to stockpile essential minerals for tech and defense industries, combining a $10 billion EXIM loan with $1.67 billion in private capital to mitigate supply chain risks.
U.S. equities found firmer ground Tuesday, buoyed by a robust factory activity report. The rally unfolded as investors grow increasingly discerning about AI-related capital expenditures, creating clear winners and losers.
Cocoa prices edged higher Monday, finding a brief respite from a prolonged slump as delivery slowdowns in top grower Ivory Coast triggered short-covering. However, the rally remains fragile, overshadowed by bulging global stocks, weak demand, and forecasts for a continued supply surplus.
Wall Street and the dollar advanced as robust economic indicators and a U.S.-India trade pact overshadowed a continued historic selloff in precious metals. Investors recalibrate around growth optimism and shifting geopolitical winds.
Despite recent sharp declines triggered by Fed nomination news, JPMorgan analysts reaffirm a bullish $6,300 per ounce gold target for 2026, citing resilient demand from central banks and investors.
