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Nvidia stock surged 8.7%, adding $442 billion in market value after blowout earnings and a bullish AI revenue outlook lifted technology shares.
Anthropic reportedly sees a $30 trillion AI market ahead of its IPO, surpassing SpaceX as investors weigh a potential $2 trillion valuation.
AUD/USD holds near a 10-week high around 0.7155 as traders await Australia’s July CPI report and reassess the outlook for RBA interest rates.
Alibaba stock sinks 8.5% after a record $10.2 billion share placement, as investors weigh dilution against the company’s accelerating AI expansion.
Nvidia stock falls for a seventh straight session ahead of its August 26 earnings report, with Wall Street expecting nearly $92 billion in revenue.
The US Canada trade war escalates as Trump imposes 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods and Ottawa prepares retaliation for September 8.
Oil price today falls about 1% as Brent hits $93.45 and WTI drops to $86.14 ahead of new US sanctions targeting Iran and its oil trade.
XPeng earnings preview examines 103,295 Q2 deliveries, revenue guidance of up to RMB20.8 billion and whether improving margins can narrow its loss.
Bitcoin price today holds near $77,700 after its strongest weekly rally since 2023, driven by ETF inflows, Treasury buybacks and short liquidations.
Alibaba earnings call reveals RMB49.5 billion in AI ARR, 45% cloud growth, expanding T-Head chip sales and a three-year capex payback.
Oil prices remain near $94 as Trump intensifies economic pressure on Iran, Hormuz shipping stays restricted and supply concerns lift Brent and WTI.
Alibaba stock recovered to gain 1.3% after profit fell 75% and AI spending jumped 75%, as 45% cloud growth offset concerns over cash burn.
Walmart stock crashed 9.2% despite an earnings beat as weak US comparable sales, consumer pressure and cautious third-quarter guidance worried investors.
Bitcoin price today surged above $71,000 as Treasury buybacks, ETF inflows, regulatory optimism and a major short squeeze fueled the rally.
Moderna stock soared 177% after its personalized mRNA cancer vaccine met both Phase 3 melanoma endpoints, lifting Merck and the biotech sector.
Marvell stock jumped 9.9% after a Google custom AI chip deal and $12.2 billion warrant, while Broadcom fell 4.6% on competition concerns.
US national debt has topped $40 trillion as rising interest costs and Treasury yields create new risks for bonds, stocks and economic growth.
Pop Mart earnings arrive August 20, with revenue seen up 44% as investors assess overseas growth, margins and the company’s reliance on Labubu.
Scott Galloway says SpaceX stock may be worth just $10–$30, warning its $143 price reflects limited supply, index demand and AI-driven hype.
Unitree stock surged 460% in its Shanghai IPO debut, lifting its valuation to RMB342 billion despite just RMB1.7 billion in 2025 revenue.
