Amazon Shares Gain as Supreme Court Overturns Tariffs, Focus Shifts to Nvidia AI Spending
Markets Daniel Marsh

Amazon Shares Gain as Supreme Court Overturns Tariffs, Focus Shifts to Nvidia AI Spending

Amazon shares advanced 2.6% on Friday following a Supreme Court decision to overturn former President Trump's global tariffs. Market attention turns to Nvidia's upcoming earnings report for signals on artificial intelligence investment trends.

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Nvidia Shares Gain on Reported OpenAI Stake Ahead of Key Earnings
Earnings James Calloway

Nvidia Shares Gain on Reported OpenAI Stake Ahead of Key Earnings

Nvidia shares advanced in extended trading following a report the chipmaker is nearing a $30 billion investment in OpenAI. All eyes are on the company's fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report due next week.

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FTSE 100 Rises on US Tariff Ruling, UK Data; BoE Decision Looms
Markets Daniel Marsh

FTSE 100 Rises on US Tariff Ruling, UK Data; BoE Decision Looms

London's FTSE 100 index closed higher, lifted by a US court decision striking down Trump-era tariffs and better-than-expected UK retail sales. Defence shares were the week's top performers.

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Tesla Cybertruck Price Cuts Meet Legal Headwinds, Shares Stagnant
Technology Sarah Chen

Tesla Cybertruck Price Cuts Meet Legal Headwinds, Shares Stagnant

Tesla stock showed minimal movement following the announcement of a limited-time Cybertruck price reduction and a federal judge upholding a major Autopilot-related verdict. Investors are weighing demand stimulus against margin and legal risks.

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Visa Advances in Argentina Amid Mexico Regulatory Setback
Regulation James Calloway

Visa Advances in Argentina Amid Mexico Regulatory Setback

Visa shares gained 0.8% after announcing an acquisition in Argentina, though expansion plans in Mexico faced a regulatory hurdle.

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Coinbase Gains on Bitcoin Rally Amid Operational Scrutiny
Crypto Sarah Chen

Coinbase Gains on Bitcoin Rally Amid Operational Scrutiny

Coinbase shares advanced Friday alongside Bitcoin, though a display issue affecting decentralized exchange token balances and a broker's price target cut tempered sentiment. The exchange continues navigating weak trading volumes and a push toward diversification.

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Carvana Shares Recover After Steep Post-Earnings Decline
Earnings James Calloway

Carvana Shares Recover After Steep Post-Earnings Decline

Carvana shares rose roughly 2% Friday, recovering some ground after a sharp post-earnings sell-off driven by elevated vehicle reconditioning expenses and retail depreciation.

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Figma Shares Gain on Raised Revenue Outlook, AI Pricing Shift Looms
Technology Sarah Chen

Figma Shares Gain on Raised Revenue Outlook, AI Pricing Shift Looms

Figma shares advanced after the company raised its 2026 revenue target and outlined a March implementation of AI usage caps, prompting some Wall Street firms to lower price targets.

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Goldman Sachs Navigates Mixed Economic Signals and Deal Momentum
Markets Daniel Marsh

Goldman Sachs Navigates Mixed Economic Signals and Deal Momentum

Goldman Sachs shares rose slightly as December core inflation climbed 0.4% and the bank landed key advisory roles. U.S. Q4 growth slowed to 1.4%.

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GE Aerospace Gains on Morgan Stanley Initiation, American Airlines Engine Deal
Markets Daniel Marsh

GE Aerospace Gains on Morgan Stanley Initiation, American Airlines Engine Deal

GE Aerospace shares advanced Friday following a bullish initiation by Morgan Stanley and news that American Airlines extended its engine service pact for future Airbus A321neo jets.

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Mortgage Rates Slide to 6.01%, Yet Housing Market Momentum Remains Elusive
Economy Daniel Marsh

Mortgage Rates Slide to 6.01%, Yet Housing Market Momentum Remains Elusive

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped to 6.01% this week, hitting a multi-year low. However, mortgage lenders and homebuilder stocks exhibited mixed performance amid tepid housing data.

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J&J Shares Dip Amid $20B Orthopedics Unit Sale Talks, New Facility Investment
Analysis Daniel Marsh

J&J Shares Dip Amid $20B Orthopedics Unit Sale Talks, New Facility Investment

Johnson & Johnson shares fell following reports the company is exploring a sale of its DePuy Synthes orthopedics business for around $20 billion. The healthcare giant also committed over $1 billion to a new cell-therapy manufacturing plant in Pennsylvania.

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