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XRP Surges Past $1.40 on Rate Cut Hopes and Technical Breakout
XRP climbed above $1.40, gaining 2.2% as market sentiment improved following in-line inflation data. Futures open interest hit $2.61 billion, indicating strong trader participation.
U.S. Natural Gas Dips on Record Supply Outlook, Diverging from Global LNG Surge
U.S. natural gas futures declined Friday, pressured by a record domestic production forecast, while global LNG prices soared above $20 amid supply diversions and geopolitical tensions.
Gold Retreats as Dollar Strength Weighs, Eyes Second Weekly Decline
Gold declined 0.6% to $5,046.69 an ounce, heading for a second weekly drop as a robust dollar and persistent inflation concerns offset safe-haven demand. Oil price surges and logistical disruptions added to market pressures.
Silver Retreats to $81, Pressuring Miners as Dollar Strength Weighs
Silver prices declined sharply on Friday, dropping over 3% toward $81 per ounce, which pressured shares of silver mining companies. The move was driven by a resilient U.S. dollar and recalibrated expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.
MARA Stock Surges on Bitcoin Rally Amid AI Infrastructure Push
MARA Holdings shares surged nearly 9% on Friday, outpacing peers as Bitcoin climbed above $71,600. The rally comes despite a $1.7 billion Q4 net loss and the company's strategic pivot toward AI and high-performance computing infrastructure.
ImmunityBio Surges on NK-Cell Manufacturing Milestone, Anktiva Expansion Progress
ImmunityBio shares jumped 10.5% Friday following news of a completed scalable manufacturing process for its NK-cell therapy platform and regulatory progress for its drug Anktiva. The company also reported surging 2025 revenue.
Palantir Shares Decline Despite AI Partnership Announcements
Palantir Technologies shares dropped 2.7% on Friday, underperforming broader markets, following announcements of new artificial intelligence and defense partnerships. The stock remains down nearly 14% for 2026 despite significant gains over the past year.
Snap Shares Dip Amid Regulatory Scrutiny and Ad Revenue Concerns
Snap shares fell nearly 1% as regulators in the UK and Australia ramped up pressure over child safety enforcement. The company also faces investor caution after providing a first-quarter revenue forecast slightly below Wall Street expectations.
Occidental Petroleum Shares Dip Despite $100 Oil and Analyst Upgrades
Occidental Petroleum shares declined 1% to $57.83 by midday Friday, even as Brent crude surged past $101 per barrel. The stock received upgrades from Piper Sandler and Wells Fargo, with both firms highlighting improved capital efficiency and the company's ongoing debt reduction efforts.
