Asian markets opened to a volatile session Friday, with Bitcoin leading a sharp crypto sell-off and stocks swinging as traders weighed President Trump's signals on a key Fed nomination and a deal to avert a government shutdown.
British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has entered a strategic partnership with China's CSPC Pharmaceutical, committing over $1 billion upfront to co-develop next-generation obesity therapies, signaling intensified competition in the lucrative global weight-loss drug market.
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.
Palantir Technologies' stock surged after hours as its Q4 earnings and bullish 2026 guidance surpassed analyst forecasts, signaling a powerful acceleration in its AI software business and vindicating CEO Alex Karp's long-term strategy.
Record global investments in wind, solar, and EVs are paradoxically driving a surge in demand for coal, oil, and gas, as the production of essential materials like cement and steel remains locked into hydrocarbon-based economies, primarily in Asia.
Despite Palantir shares trading below $150 ahead of its Q4 report, derivatives activity and analyst commentary point to expectations for a significant post-earnings recovery, driven by sustained commercial and government contract momentum.
The data analytics firm's fourth-quarter results showcase a decisive shift, with U.S. commercial revenue soaring 137% and profitability silencing long-time skeptics, even as its premium valuation demands sustained execution.
Decentralized exchange Hyperliquid is moving into the fast-growing prediction market sector through a new protocol upgrade, aiming to offer a novel, low-risk form of derivatives trading as regulatory scrutiny intensifies.
Elon Musk merges his rocket company with his AI startup, arguing that the future of scalable artificial intelligence depends on moving its immense power demands off-planet.
Hong Kong-listed digital asset platform OSL Group has raised $200 million in fresh equity capital, earmarked for acquisitions and international growth in its regulated stablecoin trading and payments ecosystem, signaling a major push as institutional interest in blockchain-based finance intensifies.
A detailed valuation analysis suggests Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) shares could be trading at nearly a 50% discount to their intrinsic value, despite the stock's modest performance over the past year. The findings come as investors scrutinize the resilience of U.S. regional lenders.
SAP's latest quarterly earnings revealed a significant deceleration in its crucial cloud business growth, sending shares tumbling and raising fresh doubts about the enterprise software giant's positioning in an AI-dominated future.
Erik Prince, founder of the private military firm Blackwater, has filed to take his AI-powered drone autonomy company Swarmer Inc. public on Nasdaq. The firm's technology, extensively tested in Ukraine, highlights the accelerating shift toward software-defined warfare.
As Alphabet prepares to report its fourth-quarter results, investors are weighing the company's robust AI-driven growth against a stock that may have already priced in much of the good news.
The benchmark index has been trapped in a tight range for months, gaining a mere 1% since October as a defensive rotation into energy and healthcare pressures tech-heavy portfolios. Analysts warn the prolonged consolidation is creating a 'ticking clock' scenario, setting the stage for a decisive breakout or breakdown.
The data analytics firm smashed fourth-quarter estimates, fueled by a near-doubling of its U.S. revenue. While bullish forecasts signal confidence in its AI-driven future, analysts point to persistent challenges in government contracting and investor relations.
Bitcoin's sharp decline over the weekend, breaching the key $80,000 level, highlights its heightened sensitivity to macro risks and challenges its 'digital gold' narrative as investors scramble for safe havens.
Giverny Capital hails Arista Networks as its top performer since inception, crediting its pivotal role in AI data center and cloud networking. As demand for AI capacity soars, Arista's strategic position with hyperscale clients fuels both impressive gains and a heated debate on whether its stock price has run too far, too fast.
Palantir Technologies smashed Wall Street expectations for Q4 2025, reporting a 70% surge in revenue and issuing guidance that signals even stronger growth ahead. The data analytics giant's performance underscores its deepening traction in both government and commercial sectors.
Amidst crypto market turbulence, Tether (USDT) maintains its dominance as the leading stablecoin, offering investors a potential harbor and sparking debate over its role in modern finance.
