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MARA Stock Gains Despite Analyst Target Cut as Miner Pivots to AI Infrastructure
MARA Holdings stock advanced 1.7% to $9.67 Thursday, shrugging off a price target reduction from Cantor Fitzgerald. The company is selling bitcoin holdings and repurchasing debt to fund a strategic shift toward artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure.
Meta Inks $21B AI Cloud Deal with CoreWeave Amid Major Debt Financing
Meta Platforms has signed a new $21 billion agreement with CoreWeave for AI cloud computing capacity extending to 2032. The deal comes as CoreWeave raises billions in debt financing to support its aggressive expansion plans.
Tesla Accelerates Affordable Compact SUV Development Amid Sales Challenges
Tesla is moving forward with plans for a more affordable compact SUV, targeting initial production in Shanghai. This comes as the company reported its largest quarterly gap between production and deliveries in years.
NIO Launches ES9 Flagship SUV Amid China's Slowing Premium EV Market
NIO has opened pre-orders for its flagship ES9 SUV, with pricing starting at 528,000 yuan. The launch comes despite a 4.9% drop in its U.S. shares and a contracting premium market in China.
Plug Power Reaffirms 2026 Profit Target, Unveils Major Cost-Cutting Initiative
Plug Power stock advanced as the company confirmed its target for positive adjusted earnings by the end of 2026 and outlined a significant cost-reduction strategy. The update followed a key electrolyzer contract win in Canada.
Oil Prices Rally on Strait of Hormuz Bottleneck Despite Truce
Oil prices climbed Thursday as traffic through the critical Strait of Hormuz stayed severely constrained, with only seven vessels transiting in 24 hours. Brent crude rose 1% to $95.65, while WTI surged 3.2% to $97.39.
European Gas Prices Steady Near €44 as Supply Fears Ease
European natural gas prices stabilized near 44 euros per megawatt-hour as the EU downplayed immediate supply threats. Goldman Sachs revised its price forecast lower, citing potential for volatility if shipping disruptions persist.
XRP Retreats Amid Geopolitical Jitters Despite Strong Fund Inflows
Ripple's XRP gave up recent gains, trading near $1.35 despite recording its largest weekly institutional inflow since December 2025. Market sentiment was pressured by uncertainty over a U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
Mortgage Rates Retreat, Breaking Five-Week Ascent
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate declined to 6.37% this week, ending a five-week streak of increases. Purchase applications rose slightly but remain below last year's levels.
Bitcoin Consolidates Near $72K Amid Geopolitical Flux and Mixed ETF Flows
Bitcoin held around $72,000, balancing ceasefire relief against ETF demand concerns. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw significant inflows followed by outflows, while Morgan Stanley launched a new fund.
Silver Surges Past $76 as Dollar Weakens, Fragile Ceasefire Stirs Markets
Spot silver climbed 2.9% to $76.24 per ounce on Thursday, extending recent gains. The rally was fueled by a weaker U.S. dollar and a precarious ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, with traders awaiting key inflation figures.
Gold Rebounds as Dollar Weakens, Traders Eye Iran Ceasefire and CPI Data
Gold prices advanced sharply on Thursday, buoyed by a softer U.S. dollar and lower Treasury yields. Market focus remains on geopolitical tensions and upcoming U.S. inflation figures.