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LVMH Shares Extend Decline as Investors Await Key Economic Data
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LVMH Shares Extend Decline as Investors Await Key Economic Data

LVMH shares fell 0.37% to €536.20, extending a post-earnings slump. Traders are focused on upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation reports for clues on luxury demand.

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Agricultural Bank of China Shares Decline Ahead of Inflation Data and Holiday Closure
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Agricultural Bank of China Shares Decline Ahead of Inflation Data and Holiday Closure

Agricultural Bank of China's A-shares fell 0.45% as broader markets retreated, with investors focused on upcoming CPI figures and the Spring Festival trading halt.

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Palantir Stock Rises Ahead of Key U.S. Economic Data Releases
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Palantir Stock Rises Ahead of Key U.S. Economic Data Releases

Palantir shares gained 4.5% on Friday as software stocks rebounded, with investors shifting focus to upcoming inflation and employment reports.

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AI Spending Ignites Chip Stock Rally, Eyes on Economic Data
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AI Spending Ignites Chip Stock Rally, Eyes on Economic Data

Semiconductor stocks surged Friday, led by Nvidia and AMD, as major tech capex forecasts and a bullish industry outlook fueled optimism. The rally's sustainability hinges on upcoming inflation and jobs data.

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AI Chip Stocks Surge on Tech Spending Plans; CPI and Nvidia Earnings Loom
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AI Chip Stocks Surge on Tech Spending Plans; CPI and Nvidia Earnings Loom

Nvidia and AMD rallied sharply Friday as the Dow closed above 50,000, fueled by Big Tech's massive AI capital expenditure plans. The focus now shifts to inflation data and Nvidia's upcoming earnings.

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Dow Jones Tops 50,000 Milestone as AI Rally Fuels Record Close
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Dow Jones Tops 50,000 Milestone as AI Rally Fuels Record Close

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 50,000 for the first time on Friday, driven by a rebound in chip stocks. Key inflation and jobs data releases have been postponed to next week.

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GE Aerospace Surges on Dividend Boost Amid Supply Chain and Engine Scrutiny
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GE Aerospace Surges on Dividend Boost Amid Supply Chain and Engine Scrutiny

GE Aerospace shares climbed nearly 5% to $321 after announcing a 31% dividend increase to $0.47 per share, while facing supply chain pressures and a potential engine durability review.

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AMD Surges 8% as Cloud Giants Boost AI Spending, Eyes on Inflation Data
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AMD Surges 8% as Cloud Giants Boost AI Spending, Eyes on Inflation Data

AMD shares rallied 8.2% to $208.44 Friday, lifted by Amazon and Alphabet's plans to increase data-center investments. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index jumped nearly 6%.

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Caterpillar Powers Dow Past 50,000 as Investors Shift to Industrials
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Caterpillar Powers Dow Past 50,000 as Investors Shift to Industrials

Caterpillar surged 7% to $726.20, driving the Dow Jones Industrial Average above the 50,000 milestone. Investors rotated capital from technology into industrial stocks ahead of key U.S. economic data releases next week.

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P&G Shares Gain as Investors Eye Defensive Rotation, Upcoming Economic Data
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P&G Shares Gain as Investors Eye Defensive Rotation, Upcoming Economic Data

Procter & Gamble stock rose 0.37% to $159.17 amid a shift toward defensive, dividend-paying equities. Key U.S. jobs and inflation reports are due next week, alongside P&G's dividend payment.

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AbbVie Gains on Moody's Credit Upgrade, Focus Shifts to Immunology Portfolio
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AbbVie Gains on Moody's Credit Upgrade, Focus Shifts to Immunology Portfolio

AbbVie shares rose 2% to $223.43 after Moody's upgraded its credit rating to A2 with a stable outlook. Investors now watch demand and pricing for Skyrizi and Rinvoq amid Humira competition.

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SK hynix Shares Dip Amid Tech Sell-Off, Dividend Dates Set
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SK hynix Shares Dip Amid Tech Sell-Off, Dividend Dates Set

SK hynix closed at 839,000 won, down 0.36%, as the KOSPI fell 1.4% to end a six-week rally. The company announced a 1,875 won per share dividend with key dates in late February.

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