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Markets Slide on Geopolitical Tensions, Fed Rate Cut Hopes Dim
U.S. stocks declined sharply Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping over 210 points. Surging oil prices and heightened Middle East tensions fueled inflation fears, causing investors to reassess the Federal Reserve's policy timeline.
Gold Drops 1.8% as Dollar, Yields Surge on Troop Deployment News
Gold declined 1.8% to $4,566.26 per ounce Friday, heading for a third consecutive weekly drop. The sell-off was driven by a stronger U.S. dollar and rising bond yields following news of additional U.S. troop deployments to the Middle East.
Ondas Stock Drops Despite Q4 Profit Revision Ahead of Earnings
Ondas Holdings shares declined 5% to $10.19 after the company updated its Q4 forecast from a loss to a profit, citing a $102 million non-cash accounting gain. Revenue guidance remains unchanged.
U.S. Weighs Sanctions Waiver to Unlock 140M Barrels of Iranian Oil
The U.S. Treasury is considering a temporary sanctions waiver to release approximately 140 million barrels of Iranian oil currently stranded on tankers. This move aims to calm markets following Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil chokepoint.
Nu Holdings Retreats as Market Weighs UBS Upgrade Against Cost Pressures
Nu Holdings stock declined 1.3% to $13.98, partially reversing Thursday's advance following a UBS upgrade to Buy with a $17.60 target. The digital bank posted a 50% jump in Q4 net profit but faces scrutiny over costs.
Denison Mines Shares Slide as Phoenix Uranium Mine Construction Approved
Denison Mines shares declined following board approval to construct the Phoenix uranium mine in Saskatchewan, with the company reporting a substantial 2025 net loss and significant debt.
American Airlines Shares Dip as Fuel Costs Eclipse Record Revenue Outlook
American Airlines shares declined alongside peers as rising oil prices, driven by Middle East tensions, overshadowed a robust revenue forecast. The airline now expects Q1 revenue to jump over 10% year-over-year.
B2Gold Shares Extend Losses Amid Gold Price Retreat and Rising Cost Outlook
B2Gold Corp shares continued to decline as a sector-wide selloff in gold miners intensified. The company faces increased cost projections for 2026, adding pressure amid falling bullion prices.
Nokia Shares Retreat on Analyst Downgrade Amid AI-Driven Volatility
Nokia's stock declined below the €7 level following a sell recommendation from Inderes, which set a €5.20 price target. The shares remain up over 25% year-to-date, buoyed by AI-related developments.
SoFi Stock Holds Steady Amid Accounting Dispute and CEO Purchase
SoFi Technologies shares were steady Friday, balancing CEO Anthony Noto's share purchase against a short seller's accounting allegations and a neutral Wells Fargo rating. The company reported strong Q4 results.
Plug Power Maintains Momentum Near $2.40 as Strategic Shift Gains Traction
Plug Power shares are consolidating near $2.42 following a recent rally, supported by improved financial metrics and a strategic pivot toward selling hydrogen power into the PJM grid to meet rising data center demand.