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Bitcoin Retreats from $73.5K as Macro Headwinds, Regulatory Uncertainty Mount
Bitcoin retreated from a $73,514 peak to $71,178, a 2.8% decline, amid a stronger dollar and rising oil prices. Market focus shifts to Friday's U.S. jobs report and upcoming inflation data.
Silver Retreats as Dollar, Yields Climb Ahead of Key Jobs Data
Silver prices declined on Thursday, with the metal and related equities pressured by a stronger U.S. dollar and rising Treasury yields. Traders await Friday's U.S. employment report for direction.
Pakistan Rejects JPMorgan's Roosevelt Hotel Bid, Opts for Joint Venture
Pakistan has declined JPMorgan Chase's bid to purchase the Roosevelt Hotel in New York. The government plans to seek a redevelopment partner but will maintain a stake in the property.
Intel Under Fire From Senators Over Chinese-Linked Supplier Tests
Intel faces a bipartisan Senate inquiry over its testing of equipment from ACM Research, a firm with significant Chinese ties and clients on U.S. sanctions lists. The scrutiny comes as Intel weighs opening its advanced 18A manufacturing process to external customers.
Gold Retreats on Rising Yields, Dollar Strength; Markets Eye Jobs Data
Gold prices declined 1.2% to $5,076.59 per ounce as rising U.S. Treasury yields and a firmer dollar pressured the metal. The SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD) dropped 1.18%.
Pentagon's AI Model Ban Forces Palantir to Overhaul Key Defense Software
The Pentagon has ordered defense contractors to sever ties with AI firm Anthropic, forcing Palantir to rebuild its Maven Smart Systems software, which currently relies on Anthropic's Claude model. The directive, citing supply chain risks, could affect contracts valued above $1 billion.
Broadcom Surges on $100B AI Chip Forecast and $10B Buyback Plan
Broadcom shares climbed nearly 5% in extended trading following strong quarterly results and an ambitious forecast for its artificial intelligence semiconductor business, coupled with a new $10 billion stock buyback authorization.
U.S. Drafts New AI Chip Export Rules, Potentially Impacting AMD, Nvidia
U.S. officials are drafting new AI chip export regulations that could require foreign governments to invest in U.S. data centers or provide security guarantees, potentially impacting major chipmakers like AMD, Nvidia, and Intel.
Sandisk Gains Bloomberg 500 Inclusion Amid Volatile Trading
Sandisk is set to enter the Bloomberg 500 index on March 12, the index provider announced. The flash-memory maker's stock has been volatile this week amid broader market jitters.
Apple Launches $599 MacBook Neo, Targets Budget Laptop Segment
Apple has introduced the $599 MacBook Neo, featuring the A18 Pro chip and 8GB unified memory, with shipments starting March 11. The company also refreshed its MacBook Air and Pro lines with new M5-series processors.
Broadcom Lifts AI Chip Forecast Past $100B, Shares Rally on Strong Outlook
Broadcom Inc. significantly increased its AI chip sales forecast for 2027 to over $100 billion, driving its stock higher. The company also reported strong first-quarter results and provided second-quarter revenue guidance that beat analyst expectations.
Goldman Sachs Flags $100 Oil Risk to Global Economy Amid Middle East Tensions
Goldman Sachs cautions that a brief surge in oil to $100 a barrel could reduce global economic growth by 0.4 percentage points and increase inflation by 0.7 points, with Morgan Stanley now expecting the ECB to maintain rates through 2026.