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Ucore Rare Metals Surges 15% as Critical Minerals Policy Fuels Sector Rally
Ucore Rare Metals shares jumped nearly 15% on Friday, leading a broader rally in rare earth stocks amid renewed focus on North American critical minerals policy and supply chain security.
AI Investment Splits Tech as Dow Tops 50,000
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 50,000 for the first time, driven by chipmakers like Nvidia, while Amazon fell sharply on news of a massive $200 billion capital expenditure plan for 2026. Investors are scrutinizing soaring AI infrastructure costs.
EV Stocks Rally on UBS Lucid Bet; Stellantis Takes $26.5B Charge
Lucid surged 14% after UBS disclosed a major stake, leading a rebound in EV shares. Stellantis plunged up to 30% in Europe after booking a massive $26.5 billion charge related to its electric vehicle strategy.
Merck Nears 52-Week Peak Amid Insider Sale, Investors Eye Pipeline Updates
Merck shares climbed 1.8% to $121.93, extending gains for a seventh session and approaching a 52-week high. An executive sold 37,685 shares as investors await the impact of 2026 guidance and pipeline developments.
AstraZeneca Shares Hold Ground Ahead of Key Earnings, TrumpRx Pricing Initiative Looms
AstraZeneca shares edged higher ahead of its full-year results, with 2026 guidance and U.S. drug pricing pressures in focus. The stock closed up 0.9% in London and 3.2% in New York.
Toyota Names Finance Chief as New CEO, Lifts Profit Outlook Ahead of Key Week
Toyota Motor appointed CFO Kenta Kon as its next chief executive and raised its full-year operating profit forecast to 3.8 trillion yen, sending shares near a one-year high. Investors are monitoring currency moves, U.S. tariffs, and a tender offer deadline this week.
LVMH Shares Extend Decline as Investors Await Key Economic Data
LVMH shares fell 0.37% to €536.20, extending a post-earnings slump. Traders are focused on upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation reports for clues on luxury demand.
HSBC Shares Hold Near Highs Ahead of Annual Results
HSBC's stock steadied near recent peaks after a Friday rally, with investor focus shifting to the bank's upcoming annual earnings report and the broader interest rate environment.
Palantir Stock Rises Ahead of Key U.S. Economic Data Releases
Palantir shares gained 4.5% on Friday as software stocks rebounded, with investors shifting focus to upcoming inflation and employment reports.
AI Spending Ignites Chip Stock Rally, Eyes on Economic Data
Semiconductor stocks surged Friday, led by Nvidia and AMD, as major tech capex forecasts and a bullish industry outlook fueled optimism. The rally's sustainability hinges on upcoming inflation and jobs data.