Navitas Semiconductor Gains on AI Power Product Launch, New CFO Appointment
Technology Sarah Chen

Navitas Semiconductor Gains on AI Power Product Launch, New CFO Appointment

Navitas Semiconductor shares advanced following the launch of new silicon carbide products targeting AI infrastructure and the appointment of a new CFO. The company reported a significant quarterly revenue drop and an operating loss.

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Lloyds Shares Slide Amid App Glitch and Broader Banking Sector Pressure
Markets Daniel Marsh

Lloyds Shares Slide Amid App Glitch and Broader Banking Sector Pressure

Lloyds Banking Group closed down 1.38% at 94.18 pence, leading FTSE All-Share volume, pressured by a technical glitch and sector-wide weakness. The bank repurchased 19.27 million shares as part of its buyback program.

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Morgan Stanley Maintains Sell on Ambev Amid Cost Pressures
Analysis Daniel Marsh

Morgan Stanley Maintains Sell on Ambev Amid Cost Pressures

Morgan Stanley reaffirmed its Sell recommendation on Ambev S.A., maintaining an R$11 price target due to aluminum cost concerns. The brewer's fourth-quarter net profit declined 9.9% year-over-year.

CleanSpark Rises on Bitcoin Surge as Texas Data Center Strategy Advances
Crypto Sarah Chen

CleanSpark Rises on Bitcoin Surge as Texas Data Center Strategy Advances

CleanSpark's stock advanced alongside a bitcoin rally above $71,000, while the company continues to execute its strategic pivot toward data center infrastructure in Texas.

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Dominion Energy Outage Resolved Amid Major Grid Investment Push
Markets Daniel Marsh

Dominion Energy Outage Resolved Amid Major Grid Investment Push

Dominion Energy has restored service following a brief outage affecting approximately 1,000 customers in Norfolk, Virginia. The incident comes as the utility is executing a massive $64.7 billion capital spending program to expand grid capacity.

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Grab Shares Slide on Subdued 2026 Revenue Forecast, Near 52-Week Low
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Grab Shares Slide on Subdued 2026 Revenue Forecast, Near 52-Week Low

Grab Holdings shares extended losses Friday, nearing a 52-week low, after the company's 2026 revenue projection missed Wall Street expectations. The stock decline contrasts with gains for U.S. peers.

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MSTR Rises as Bitcoin Surges Past $73K Following Major Purchase
Crypto Sarah Chen

MSTR Rises as Bitcoin Surges Past $73K Following Major Purchase

MicroStrategy shares advanced Friday as Bitcoin climbed above $73,000, fueled by the company's latest $1.28 billion cryptocurrency purchase. The business intelligence firm now holds 738,731 BTC acquired at a total cost of $56.04 billion.

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Rivian's R2 Pricing Strategy Sparks Investor Concern Over Growth Timeline
Technology Sarah Chen

Rivian's R2 Pricing Strategy Sparks Investor Concern Over Growth Timeline

Rivian Automotive shares fell as the company detailed pricing for its new R2 SUV, beginning with a high-performance model at $57,990, delaying more affordable versions. The EV maker faces pressure to meet 2026 delivery targets after posting a substantial net loss in 2025.

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Amazon Shares Dip Amid Investor Caution Over Spending, Market Pressures
Markets Daniel Marsh

Amazon Shares Dip Amid Investor Caution Over Spending, Market Pressures

Amazon shares fell 0.7% to $208.11 Friday, overshadowing a favorable court ruling and a new AI hardware deal. Investor focus remains on the company's substantial capital expenditure plans and a challenging market environment.

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AMD Shares Dip Amid Oil Surge, Meta Chip Strategy and Nvidia Event in Focus
Technology Sarah Chen

AMD Shares Dip Amid Oil Surge, Meta Chip Strategy and Nvidia Event in Focus

Advanced Micro Devices shares declined over 2% Friday amid a broader tech selloff, with rising oil prices and shifting Fed expectations weighing on sentiment. Key developments include Meta's in-house AI chip plans and an upcoming meeting between AMD and Samsung.

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Panama Canal Sees Traffic Rise as Middle East Tensions Reroute Shipping
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Panama Canal Sees Traffic Rise as Middle East Tensions Reroute Shipping

The Panama Canal is experiencing increased vessel traffic as geopolitical tensions near the Strait of Hormuz and rising fuel prices make the shorter route more economical. Tanker crossings surged 11.2% in the first four months of the fiscal year.

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Vale Shares Slip on RBC Downgrade Despite Record Iron Ore Output
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Vale Shares Slip on RBC Downgrade Despite Record Iron Ore Output

Vale's stock declined as RBC downgraded the shares, arguing the recent rally has made them fairly valued. The move overshadowed strong operational results, including record annual iron ore output and a major milestone in recovering ore from waste material.

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