Daily Market Summary – Feb 28th Geopolitical oil shocks U.S. and Israeli strikes across Iran ignited widespread fears of oil supply disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz, propelling oil prices toward potential surges beyond $100 per barrel and unleashing volatility across energy stocks and global markets. OPEC+ delegates responded by considering a larger production hike to counter the uncertainty, while Trump's actions threatened petrol price spikes, trade route interruptions, and broader...
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Daily Market Summary – Feb 27th OpenAI Funding Surge OpenAI finalized a monumental $110 billion funding round, achieving a staggering $730 billion valuation through investments led by Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank, underscoring the explosive investor confidence in artificial intelligence and propelling tech stocks amid booming sector demand. This influx of capital, the largest private investment ever, positions the company to dominate AI infrastructure and capabilities, with Amazon committing...
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Daily Market Summary – Feb 26th Nvidia AI dominance Nvidia solidified its dominance in the AI ecosystem, with CEO Jensen Huang proclaiming the company as the world's largest networking firm propelled by explosive demand for its Spectrum-X Ethernet platform, eclipsing traditional leaders like Cisco. The firm delivered another blockbuster quarter, reporting record revenues from AI chips and forecasting $78 billion in future earnings, even as shares dipped amid concerns over margins, competition...
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Daily Market Summary – Feb 25th Nvidia Earnings Anticipation Anticipation surrounding Nvidia's upcoming earnings report dominated market sentiment, positioning it as a critical test for the AI investment boom with potential to propel major gains or spark sharp declines across equities. Investors scrutinized the chipmaker's performance and guidance amid soaring expectations for AI demand, while options traders priced in the smallest post-earnings stock swing in three years, reflecting subdued...
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Daily Market Summary – Feb 24th Stock indexes plunge Major U.S. stock indexes like the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq experienced sharp declines, with the Dow plunging over 800 points amid fears sparked by new Trump tariffs taking effect and an AI-fueled "scare trade" that triggered widespread selling in tech and software stocks. Investors reacted to the reimposition of a 10% levy on broad imports as part of rebuilding tariff walls to shield domestic industries, exacerbating global trade...
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Daily Market Summary – Feb 23rd Markets plunge on tariffs, AI fears The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged nearly 800 points as investors panicked over risks of an AI bubble bursting alongside escalating tariff threats from President-elect Trump, dragging broader markets lower amid fears of disrupted global trade and supply chains. This sell-off intensified with the US Supreme Court ruling against several Trump-era tariffs, striking down protectionist measures under the International...
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Daily Market Summary – Feb 22nd Court Setbacks on Tariffs US courts have delivered setbacks to President Trump's tariff initiatives, striking down levies on China and restricting his broader trade authorities, injecting fresh uncertainty into bilateral relations and global supply chains. Officials from the administration await lower court guidance on potential tariff refunds, while Trump escalated proposals by hiking rates to 15 percent, particularly snubbing the UK which anticipated a milder...
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Daily Market Summary – Feb 21st Supreme Court blocks Trump tariffs; markets surge The U.S. Supreme Court struck down former President Trump's tariffs, invalidating duties imposed on a wide range of imports and sparking immediate market reactions as major indices like the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq surged to weekly gains. In response, President Trump swiftly signed an executive order imposing a temporary 10 percent tariff on all global imports, aiming to salvage his trade agenda amid economic...
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Daily Market Summary – Feb 20th Supreme Court Invalidates Tariffs The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark decision invalidating President Trump's sweeping tariff measures, nullifying broad import duties across multiple sectors and curbing unilateral presidential authority under the major questions doctrine. This ruling disrupted extensive trade plans, prevented fulfillment of numerous international deals, and sparked immediate market volatility with stocks rallying as major indexes like...
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