Navitas Semiconductor Retreats Following AI Chip Announcement and CFO Appointment
Technology Sarah Chen

Navitas Semiconductor Retreats Following AI Chip Announcement and CFO Appointment

Navitas Semiconductor shares gave back recent gains, falling 7% to $10.06 after a 24.9% surge. The volatility followed announcements of a new AI data-center chip package and the appointment of Tonya Stevens as CFO.

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Ondas, Palantir, World View Forge AI Surveillance Network, Stock Gains
Technology Sarah Chen

Ondas, Palantir, World View Forge AI Surveillance Network, Stock Gains

Ondas Holdings shares advanced following a joint announcement with Palantir and World View to develop an AI-powered intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance network. The system will integrate stratospheric balloons, drones, and ground systems.

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Tesla Shares Dip on 2026 Cash Flow Concerns Despite China Sales Surge
Markets Daniel Marsh

Tesla Shares Dip on 2026 Cash Flow Concerns Despite China Sales Surge

Tesla shares declined Thursday as investors focused on warnings of negative free cash flow in 2026 and reduced delivery forecasts, overshadowing strong China sales growth.

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SoFi Shares Drop Amid Broader Fintech Selloff as Oil Rally Dents Rate Cut Hopes
Markets Daniel Marsh

SoFi Shares Drop Amid Broader Fintech Selloff as Oil Rally Dents Rate Cut Hopes

SoFi Technologies shares declined approximately 3% on Thursday, underperforming a broader tech retreat. The drop coincided with oil approaching $100 per barrel, which renewed fears of persistent inflation and delayed interest rate cuts.

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India Races to Secure LPG Amid Gulf War Disruption, Sparks Induction Stove Rush
Commodities Rebecca Torres

India Races to Secure LPG Amid Gulf War Disruption, Sparks Induction Stove Rush

India has invoked emergency powers to redirect LPG supplies from commercial to residential users following Gulf war disruptions, causing restaurants to limit hot meals and triggering a massive spike in induction cooker purchases.

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Nu Holdings Shares Dip Amid U.S. Expansion Push, Investor Cost Concerns
Markets Daniel Marsh

Nu Holdings Shares Dip Amid U.S. Expansion Push, Investor Cost Concerns

Nu Holdings shares declined in early trading as the digital bank announced new executive hires and partnerships to fuel its U.S. expansion. Investors are weighing robust growth against increasing spending and credit provisions.

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Plug Power Retreats as Data Center Strategy Faces Investor Scrutiny
Technology Sarah Chen

Plug Power Retreats as Data Center Strategy Faces Investor Scrutiny

Plug Power shares declined slightly Thursday, giving back some of the prior session's gains, as the market assesses the company's new strategy to supply electricity to data centers and utilities.

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NIO Posts First Quarterly Profit, But Supply Chain Risks Loom
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NIO Posts First Quarterly Profit, But Supply Chain Risks Loom

NIO achieved its first quarterly profit in Q4 2025, with net income of 282.7 million yuan. However, shares faced pressure as management warned of severe chip shortages and a challenging domestic market.

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Intel Gains on New Desktop Chip Launch, AI and Foundry Challenges Loom
Technology Sarah Chen

Intel Gains on New Desktop Chip Launch, AI and Foundry Challenges Loom

Intel shares advanced 2.5% in early trading following the launch of its new Core Ultra desktop processors, though the company continues to face scrutiny over AI-server chip supply and its contract manufacturing ambitions.

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Oracle Soars on Strong AI Cloud Outlook, Easing Investor Concerns
Earnings James Calloway

Oracle Soars on Strong AI Cloud Outlook, Easing Investor Concerns

Oracle shares jumped sharply after the company significantly raised its fiscal 2027 revenue forecast and reported explosive growth in its cloud business and contract backlog, signaling robust demand for its AI infrastructure.

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American Airlines Shares Pressured as Oil Surge Squeezes Margins
Markets Daniel Marsh

American Airlines Shares Pressured as Oil Surge Squeezes Margins

American Airlines shares fell as oil prices surged past $100 per barrel, significantly increasing jet fuel expenses. The carrier faces greater exposure than competitors due to its lack of fuel hedging.

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Hims & Hers Stock Extends Rally on Novo Nordisk Patent Settlement
Markets Daniel Marsh

Hims & Hers Stock Extends Rally on Novo Nordisk Patent Settlement

Shares of Hims & Hers Health continued their ascent following a resolution to a patent conflict with Novo Nordisk, which will reintroduce branded GLP-1 medications to its service. Analysts have upgraded the stock but caution about potential margin pressures.

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