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Gold Surges 3.6% as Geopolitical Tensions, Inflation Fears Spark Rebound
Gold prices rallied sharply on Friday, climbing 3.6% as buyers returned after a steep selloff. The rebound follows a volatile week driven by war headlines and shifting U.S. Federal Reserve policy forecasts.
Unity Stock Soars on Upbeat Q1 Forecast and Strategic Divestment Plan
Unity Software's stock jumped 11% to $19.01 following an improved first-quarter outlook and a strategic decision to divest slower-growth advertising and publishing units.
Stocks Slide, Oil Soars as Iran Deadline Extension Fails to Calm Markets
Wall Street declined sharply on Friday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both falling over 0.9%, while Brent crude oil jumped above $110 a barrel after the White House extended a key deadline in the Iran conflict, raising concerns over prolonged inflation and interest rates.
Market Volatility Spikes as Middle East Tensions Fuel Oil, Inflation Fears
Wall Street's volatility index surged toward 30 as escalating Middle East tensions pushed oil prices higher, rattling equities and boosting inflation concerns. The Nasdaq entered correction territory while traditional safe havens failed to attract bids.
Microsoft Shares Face Steepest Six-Month Decline Since 2009 Amid AI Doubts
Microsoft shares dropped 2.1% to $358.38, marking a 34% decline from October 2025 highs and the worst six-month performance since 2009. Concerns over AI investment returns and slow Copilot adoption are driving the selloff.
Leveraged TQQQ Nears $40 Amid Nasdaq Correction, Volatility Surge
The triple-leveraged ProShares UltraPro QQQ (TQQQ) traded near $40, extending sharp declines as the Nasdaq-100 correction intensified. The fund's structure magnified losses compared to the underlying index amid heightened market volatility.
Tech Giants Face Legal Reckoning as Child Safety Verdicts Hit Shares
Meta Platforms and Alphabet shares declined following U.S. jury verdicts holding the companies negligent in child safety cases. The rulings have sparked renewed regulatory pressure and investor concerns about platform design liability.
Intel Stock Dips Amid Nasdaq Correction Despite New Chip Launch
Intel stock declined 1.2% to $43.58 in early Friday trading following the launch of its latest Core Ultra Series 3 processors. The release came as the Nasdaq entered correction territory and concerns over server CPU shortages in China continued.
Snap Shares Plunge on EU Child Safety Investigation, Broader Social Media Selloff
Snap Inc. shares tumbled 10.7% to $4.01 after European Union regulators announced a formal investigation into Snapchat's child protection measures. The selloff extended across the social media sector following a separate U.S. legal ruling against Meta and Alphabet.