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Alibaba's Profit Plunge Overshadows AI Cloud Surge in Q4
Alibaba Group reported a sharp 66% drop in quarterly net income, missing estimates, as aggressive spending on discounts and delivery squeezed margins despite strong growth in its cloud and AI division.
Brent-WTI Spread Widens to 11-Year High Amid Gulf Supply Shocks
Brent crude prices jumped nearly 7% following Iranian missile strikes on Gulf energy infrastructure, while U.S. benchmark WTI saw muted gains. The divergence pushed the discount for WTI versus Brent to its widest level in over a decade.
Eli Lilly's Retatrutide Hits Phase 3 Goals, Stock Pressured by Pricing Concerns
Eli Lilly announced its experimental drug retatrutide achieved primary goals in a Phase 3 trial, significantly reducing blood sugar and weight. The stock declined 1.3% to $918.05 amid an HSBC downgrade and ongoing concerns over drug pricing in the U.S. market.
Gold Slides to One-Month Low Amid Dollar Strength, Fed's Hawkish Stance
Gold declined to its lowest level since early February, pressured by a robust U.S. dollar and the Federal Reserve's commitment to maintaining elevated interest rates. Spot gold fell 1.1% to $4,764.27 per ounce.
Silver Plunges on Hawkish Fed, Dollar Strength, and Oil Shock
Spot silver fell 4.3% to $72.14 per ounce Thursday, with U.S. futures dropping over 6%, pressured by expectations for prolonged high interest rates and a robust dollar.
Nvidia's Networking Unit Surges, Fueling $1 Trillion AI Ambition
Nvidia's networking division generated $11 billion last quarter, more than triple the prior year, as the company reported record total revenue of $68.1 billion. CEO Jensen Huang outlined a $1 trillion revenue target for its AI chips by 2027.
Iran Strikes Gulf Energy Hubs, Sending Oil Past $112 and LNG Supply into Crisis
Oil prices spiked above $112 a barrel following Iranian strikes on energy infrastructure in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, crippling LNG output and raising fears of prolonged supply disruptions. European gas prices have jumped over 60% since the conflict began.
S&P 500 Tests Critical 200-Day Support Amid Oil Spike and Fed Uncertainty
The S&P 500 closed just above its 200-day moving average at 6,624.70, with technical analysts warning a break below 6,600 could trigger a sharp selloff. The market faces pressure from surging oil prices and reduced expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Micron's AI-Driven Earnings Surge Overshadowed by Hefty Capex Hike
Micron Technology reported record quarterly results and a strong forecast, yet shares declined as the company announced significantly higher capital expenditures to expand capacity for AI memory chips.
Markets Plunge on Geopolitical Fears and Hawkish Fed Stance
Global equity markets sold off sharply on March 19, 2026, driven by escalating Middle East tensions and hawkish commentary from the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 fell 1.36%, while Asian and Indian benchmarks saw steeper declines.
NIO Shares Slide Amid Broader Market Retreat Despite First Quarterly Profit
NIO's U.S.-listed shares declined 2.35% to $5.82, extending losses despite reporting its first-ever quarterly net profit. The drop coincided with a broader market retreat after the Federal Reserve's latest policy update.