Circle Expands USDC Reach in Africa via Nvidia-Backed Cassava Partnership
Crypto Sarah Chen

Circle Expands USDC Reach in Africa via Nvidia-Backed Cassava Partnership

Circle Internet Group has partnered with Sasai Fintech, part of Nvidia-backed Cassava Technologies, to expand USDC stablecoin access for payments and remittances in Africa. The move comes as USDC circulation surged 72% year-over-year to $75.3 billion in Q4 2025.

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Plug Power Shares Retreat as Market Weighs Turnaround Strategy
Markets Daniel Marsh

Plug Power Shares Retreat as Market Weighs Turnaround Strategy

Plug Power shares fell Tuesday, giving back some of Monday's gains after management outlined a turnaround plan. Analysts remain skeptical, seeking sustained execution.

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SoFi Shares Slide Amid Accounting Dispute, CEO Buys Stock
Analysis Daniel Marsh

SoFi Shares Slide Amid Accounting Dispute, CEO Buys Stock

SoFi Technologies shares declined Tuesday as a short-seller's allegations about hidden debt continued to pressure the stock, despite a defense from Mizuho analyst Dan Dolev. CEO Anthony Noto bought shares on the day the report was released.

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Microsoft's AI Spending Splits Investors as Shares Slide 21% from Peak
Earnings James Calloway

Microsoft's AI Spending Splits Investors as Shares Slide 21% from Peak

Microsoft shares declined 2.5% to $373.61, now down 21% from January peaks. Investors are divided following quarterly results showing strong revenue and profit growth alongside surging capital expenditures and narrowing cloud margins.

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Venture Global Surges on Vitol LNG Pact Amid Qatar Supply Disruption
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Venture Global Surges on Vitol LNG Pact Amid Qatar Supply Disruption

Venture Global's stock climbed 7.5% following a new five-year LNG sales agreement with Vitol, with supply concerns mounting after QatarEnergy declared force majeure on some contracts.

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Fundrise VCX Fund Skyrockets 1300% Over Asset Value in Wild Trading
IPO Michael Okonkwo

Fundrise VCX Fund Skyrockets 1300% Over Asset Value in Wild Trading

The Fundrise Innovation Fund (VCX) saw its shares surge more than 1300% above net asset value in a chaotic trading session, driven by intense demand for its portfolio of private tech giants like Anthropic and SpaceX.

Nubank's Aggressive Investment Push Weighs on Nu Holdings Shares
Markets Daniel Marsh

Nubank's Aggressive Investment Push Weighs on Nu Holdings Shares

Shares of Nu Holdings declined after its digital bank Nubank initiated a campaign to attract investment assets from competitors in Brazil. The move comes amid new regulatory portability rules and follows robust quarterly financial results.

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American Airlines Stock Dips Amid Oil Price Surge, Analyst Target Cuts
Markets Daniel Marsh

American Airlines Stock Dips Amid Oil Price Surge, Analyst Target Cuts

American Airlines shares dropped over 2% as Brent crude climbed above $101, pressuring airline fuel costs. UBS reduced its price target on AAL, citing sector risks.

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Tesla Gains on European Rebound Amid Delivery Concerns and Regulatory Scrutiny
Markets Daniel Marsh

Tesla Gains on European Rebound Amid Delivery Concerns and Regulatory Scrutiny

Tesla shares advanced nearly 1% following a rebound in European vehicle registrations, ending a 13-month decline. However, BYD's sales more than doubled in the region, matching Tesla's market share.

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Ondas Shares Gain on Record Revenue, $150M World View Acquisition
Earnings James Calloway

Ondas Shares Gain on Record Revenue, $150M World View Acquisition

Ondas Holdings saw its stock price advance after posting a record quarterly revenue of $30.1 million and announcing a $150 million deal to acquire high-altitude balloon specialist World View Enterprises. The company also significantly raised its 2026 sales target.

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Coeur Mining Unveils Major Capital Return Plan After New Gold Acquisition
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Coeur Mining Unveils Major Capital Return Plan After New Gold Acquisition

Coeur Mining has finalized its acquisition of New Gold, revealing a $750 million share repurchase program and its first-ever cash dividend. The company also significantly raised its 2026 production guidance.

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Super Micro Stock Gains 5% Amid Export Scandal, Analysts Skeptical
Technology Sarah Chen

Super Micro Stock Gains 5% Amid Export Scandal, Analysts Skeptical

Super Micro Computer shares rose 5.1% Monday, recovering slightly after a Wall Street downgrade and new details in a China export-control case. Analysts warn the rebound may be temporary as the company faces reputational risks and potential order losses.

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