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Alibaba Shares Rebound as AI App Frenzy Meets Technical Hiccups Ahead of Earnings
Alibaba's U.S.-listed stock rose 3% Friday, halting a six-session decline amid a broader tech rally. Its Qwen AI app surged to the top of China's App Store following a massive giveaway, but outages and platform restrictions marred the launch.
Netflix Faces DOJ Antitrust Scrutiny Over Warner Bid Ahead of Key Market Data
Netflix shares edged lower after hours as the Justice Department examines potential anti-competitive conduct in its $82.7 billion Warner Bros Discovery acquisition. The streamer says it is unaware of any probe beyond standard merger review.
ICBC A-Shares Dip as Bank Imposes Weekend Gold Trade Limits Amid Market Volatility
ICBC's A-shares fell 0.55% to 7.26 yuan after the bank capped weekend and holiday trades for its Ruyi Gold product. The move follows similar restrictions by major retailers as China's gold market turns speculative.
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.
Cisco Approaches Earnings Near Peak Levels Amid AI Infrastructure Focus
Cisco Systems shares closed near multi-year highs ahead of its fiscal Q2 report, with investors focused on AI infrastructure demand and enterprise spending trends.
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.
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.
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.