Bitcoin's sharp decline tests its short-term role as an inflation hedge, with analysts pointing to a broader market deleveraging and macroeconomic uncertainty as key drivers. The sell-off has reignited debates about the cryptocurrency's near-term trajectory.
Asian equities followed Wall Street lower on Thursday, dragged down by a renewed sell-off in heavyweight technology stocks. While U.S. futures hinted at a tentative recovery, regional benchmarks from Tokyo to Seoul posted significant losses, reflecting investor jitters over stretched valuations and shifting sector dynamics.
Alibaba Group's stronger-than-expected quarterly results, led by a sharp acceleration in its cloud computing division, are reigniting investor optimism and bolstering the case for a sustained recovery in the Chinese tech giant's fortunes.
After navigating a turbulent housing market, Rocket Companies is betting its future on a vertically integrated real estate and finance platform. With key acquisitions now under its belt, analysts debate whether its premium valuation is justified by a new, more resilient business model.
Vicor Corporation (VICR) is navigating a critical transition, with its equity story now powered by a burgeoning high-margin licensing stream and its next-generation power delivery technology aimed at AI infrastructure. While the stock's valuation reflects optimism, execution on these dual fronts will determine its trajectory.
NexGen Energy Ltd. (NXE) has unveiled exceptional high-grade uranium assay results from its Patterson Corridor East discovery, adjacent to its flagship Arrow deposit in Saskatchewan's Athabasca Basin. The findings, including an ultra-high-grade intercept of 74.8% U₃O₈, bolster the case for a world-class resource and potential infrastructure synergies, positioning the company amid strong uranium market fundamentals.
Amazon's latest round of job cuts, part of a global restructuring, has landed heavily in California, with 27 offices across the state affected and the Bay Area bearing a significant brunt.
Lumentum Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: LITE) reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue for Q2 2026, driven by surging demand for its optical components from AI and cloud infrastructure builders. The company also announced a landmark order for its next-generation Co-Packaged Optics technology, signaling a strategic shift in its role within high-performance computing supply chains.
A New York State budget hearing descended into chaos as lawmakers grilled MTA Chairman Janno Lieber over a $35 million private security contract, with tensions boiling over into shouted interruptions and a demand for an apology.
Root, Inc. is leveraging its unique, app-based driving data and embedded partnership model to transform auto insurance. Despite recent stock volatility, its improving loss ratios and scalable tech platform present a compelling long-term growth story.
Following their latest earnings reports, Microsoft and Meta Platforms saw starkly different market reactions. While Meta's aggressive AI investment roadmap fueled a surge, Microsoft's robust cloud performance was met with a sell-off, presenting investors with a complex choice between two tech titans.
In a landmark shift, Canadian telecom giant BCE has cut its dividend for the first time in decades, using the proceeds from selling its MLSE stake to fund a major U.S. fiber expansion. The move signals a new capital allocation strategy focused on debt reduction and high-growth infrastructure, reshaping its return profile for investors.
SanDisk's stock has skyrocketed, fueled by explosive demand from AI data centers. But with shares swinging wildly and valuation models telling conflicting stories, investors are left questioning how much future growth is already priced in.
Homebuilding giant Lennar is pursuing a dual strategy to stimulate growth: exploring a massive, investor-backed 'Trump Homes' rent-to-own initiative and expanding its active-adult communities. While these moves target critical housing market segments, their near-term financial impact remains uncertain amid broader industry headwinds.
UnitedHealth Group faces a multi-front challenge as a Department of Justice investigation into Medicare billing coincides with proposed payment changes and new transparency rules for its pharmacy unit, testing the resilience of its integrated business model.
Seagate Technology's CEO sold a substantial portion of his holdings in February 2026, a move that is drawing scrutiny from the market as the company rides a wave of AI-driven demand for its data storage products.
Shares of AYER Holdings Berhad (KLSE:AYER) gained 4.1% in the past month, outpacing the broader market. Analysts point to the company's solid return on equity and aggressive earnings reinvestment as potential drivers behind the recent investor confidence.
Trivago (TRVG) reported robust Q4 results, marking a fifth consecutive quarter of revenue growth. While aggressive brand investment pressured short-term ad returns, management forecasts double-digit revenue growth and improved profitability for 2026, backed by AI product enhancements and a fortified balance sheet.
Cybersecurity firm Tenable posted stronger-than-expected Q4 and full-year 2025 results, crediting robust demand for its Tenable One platform fueled by corporate urgency to manage AI-related risks. The company also announced an expanded share buyback program and provided an outlook that projects it will cross the $1 billion annual revenue threshold in 2026.
MEMS timing leader SiTime posts exceptional Q4 results, with revenue soaring 66% year-over-year, driven by booming demand in AI and data center markets. The company simultaneously announces a landmark acquisition of Renesas' timing business, positioning itself for expanded scale and leadership.
