Amazon Stock Drops on AWS Data Center Disruptions in Middle East
Technology Sarah Chen

Amazon Stock Drops on AWS Data Center Disruptions in Middle East

Amazon stock declined 2.6% to $203 following AWS disclosures of drone attacks on Middle East data centers, with prolonged recovery expected. The disruption affected banking services and contributed to broader tech sector weakness.

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Alphabet Shares Decline Amid Oil Spike, Rate Cut Doubts
Markets Daniel Marsh

Alphabet Shares Decline Amid Oil Spike, Rate Cut Doubts

Alphabet Class C shares dropped 2.5% to $298.65 as rising crude oil prices fueled inflation concerns and reduced expectations for near-term Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.

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Precious Metals Tumble as Oil Shock Fuels Inflation, Delays Fed Cuts
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Precious Metals Tumble as Oil Shock Fuels Inflation, Delays Fed Cuts

Silver and gold prices fell sharply as investors sought the U.S. dollar amid rising oil prices and bond yields, delaying expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.

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Institutional Investors Boost QQQ Holdings Amid Market Volatility
Markets Daniel Marsh

Institutional Investors Boost QQQ Holdings Amid Market Volatility

Three wealth managers expanded positions in the Invesco QQQ Trust during Q3, regulatory filings show, even as the tech-heavy ETF declined with broader markets on Tuesday.

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Micron Shares Slide Amid Oil Spike, Tech Rout Overshadows New AI Memory
Markets Daniel Marsh

Micron Shares Slide Amid Oil Spike, Tech Rout Overshadows New AI Memory

Micron Technology shares dropped more than 6% Tuesday as a sharp rise in oil prices triggered a broad risk-off move in markets, pressuring chip stocks. The decline came even as Micron announced customer samples of a new high-density, power-efficient memory module designed for AI servers.

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Iran Conflict Sparks Oil Price Surge, Strains Energy Majors
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Iran Conflict Sparks Oil Price Surge, Strains Energy Majors

Escalating conflict in the Middle East has driven Brent crude prices sharply higher and disrupted critical energy shipments, posing significant risks to major oil companies with regional exposure.

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Nvidia Shares Slide Amid Tech Rout, $4B Optics Investment
Technology Sarah Chen

Nvidia Shares Slide Amid Tech Rout, $4B Optics Investment

Nvidia shares declined over 2% in early trading, caught in a wider technology sector downturn. The chipmaker announced multiyear agreements to invest $2 billion each in optics companies Lumentum and Coherent.

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Circle Stock Retreats Amid Rate Uncertainty and Insider Transactions
Crypto Sarah Chen

Circle Stock Retreats Amid Rate Uncertainty and Insider Transactions

Circle Internet Group's stock declined 3.9% to $92.38 in Tuesday's early session, reversing recent gains. The drop coincided with insider sales and broader pressure on crypto-linked assets as rate cut expectations adjusted.

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Apple Shares Dip Amid Tech Selloff as New M5 MacBooks and Budget iPhone Launch
Technology Sarah Chen

Apple Shares Dip Amid Tech Selloff as New M5 MacBooks and Budget iPhone Launch

Apple shares declined 0.9% to $262.44 Tuesday, caught in a broader tech selloff driven by a surge in oil prices. The company unveiled refreshed MacBooks with M5 chips and a lower-cost iPhone 17e, with preorders beginning March 4.

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Markets Reel as Middle East Conflict Sparks Energy Price Surge
Markets Daniel Marsh

Markets Reel as Middle East Conflict Sparks Energy Price Surge

Global equities declined sharply as a widening military conflict with Iran triggered a surge in energy prices and disrupted critical supply routes, raising fresh concerns over inflation and economic growth.

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Figure Tech Shares Stabilize After Surge, Lock-Up Expiry Nears
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Figure Tech Shares Stabilize After Surge, Lock-Up Expiry Nears

Figure Technology Solutions shares consolidated in premarket trading following a significant rally, as investors await the expiration of insider lock-up restrictions next week. The company recently reported Q4 results and authorized a substantial share repurchase program.

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Oil Spike Dampens Fed Rate Cut Bets, Complicates Warsh's Path
Markets Daniel Marsh

Oil Spike Dampens Fed Rate Cut Bets, Complicates Warsh's Path

Escalating Middle East conflict has sent oil prices surging, forcing markets to sharply reduce expectations for near-term Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. This complicates the policy landscape for Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh.

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