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Amazon Deepens Anthropic Ties with Billions in New AI Investment
Amazon is injecting up to $25 billion in additional capital into AI developer Anthropic, which has pledged to spend over $100 billion on AWS over the next decade. The deal includes a massive commitment to Amazon's custom Trainium AI chips.
Beyond Meat Shares Surge Above $1 Threshold Amid Nasdaq Compliance Push
Beyond Meat shares surged above $1 in heavy trading, providing relief from Nasdaq delisting warnings. The rally comes despite a steep Q4 revenue drop and persistent analyst pessimism.
Palantir Shares in Focus as Pentagon Budget Looms, AI Defense Contracts in Play
Palantir Technologies shares are under scrutiny ahead of the Pentagon's fiscal 2027 budget details, with investors eyeing potential gains from a massive defense request and key AI system adoption.
Natural Gas Futures Retreat as Robust Inventories Offset Export Strength
U.S. natural gas futures declined early Tuesday, retreating from a four-session rally, as substantial storage inventories outweighed strong liquefied natural gas export demand. Front-month prices traded around $2.67 per million British thermal units.
Brent Crude Retreats Under $95 Amid U.S.-Iran Diplomacy Focus
Oil prices declined Tuesday, with Brent crude slipping below $95 per barrel, as traders shifted focus to potential diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Iran. This comes despite a major ongoing supply disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.
ASX 200 Flat as Rio Tinto Gains Offset Energy Slide, Focus on US-Iran Talks
Australian shares ended Tuesday's session essentially flat, with the benchmark index dipping just 3.9 points. Gains in mining giant Rio Tinto were countered by a selloff in the energy sector, while investors awaited developments in US-Iran negotiations.
FTSE 100 Edges Higher as British Land Gains Offset AB Foods, Housebuilder Slump
The FTSE 100 gained 0.12% to 10,622.06, supported by British Land's rally after raising guidance, but losses in Associated British Foods and housebuilders limited advances. The FTSE 250 climbed 0.39%.
Victory Giant Tech Soars 60% in Hong Kong Debut; Aurora, Wintrust Gain
Victory Giant Technology surged 60% in its Hong Kong debut, raising HK$20.1 billion. Aurora Cannabis shares rose 0.8% amid analyst support, while Wintrust Financial posted strong Q1 results.
XRP Stalls Near $1.43 as Traders Eye Key $1.46 Resistance Level
XRP is trading near $1.43, having retreated from a Friday high above $1.50. Traders are monitoring $1.41 support and a $1.46-$1.50 resistance zone, with recent ETF inflows providing a bullish catalyst.
Gold Retreats Despite Middle East Tensions as Dollar, Yields Climb
Gold prices declined on Monday, pressured by a stronger U.S. dollar and rising Treasury yields, even as geopolitical tensions flared in the Middle East. The precious metal erased last week's gains, with spot gold falling 0.4%.