A sharp rise in the valuations of high-profile tech firms such as ByteDance and Didi has powered SoftBank Group Corp. to a 124% profit surge in its fiscal fourth quarter, signaling a potential turnaround for the investment giant after years of turbulence. With its eyes set on multi-billion-dollar AI infrastructure ambitions—most notably through the Stargate...
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From Euphoria to Equilibrium: Can the Stock Market Rally Hold Its Ground?
After weeks of anxious market watching, a sudden and powerful surge in equities has taken many investors by surprise. Buoyed by easing U.S.–China trade tensions, resilient economic data, and falling volatility, major indexes are rebounding sharply from their April lows. But as the rally picks up pace, so too does the sense of unease. Many...
Trade Thaw Sparks Market Heat: U.S. Retailers and Manufacturers Rebound on Tariff Relief
Markets don’t always wait for certainty—sometimes, even a temporary pause can fuel a major rally. The recently announced 90-day tariff truce between the U.S. and China has triggered a wave of investor enthusiasm, particularly across consumer and manufacturing sectors previously burdened by steep trade duties. With tariffs now reduced from 145% to 30% on U.S....
Crude Realities: Trade Truces, Supply Pressures, and the Oil Market’s Fragile Balance
Global oil markets find themselves on shaky ground once again, caught between the temporary relief of a U.S.–China tariff truce and the persistent shadow of supply concerns. Despite an initial rally to two-week highs, oil prices have begun to retreat, driven by fears of rising global output and lingering doubts over the longevity of the...
Tariff Truce Sparks Market Frenzy: Why Tech Stocks Like Nebius and Apple Are Surging
Global markets kicked off the week with renewed confidence after a pivotal breakthrough in U.S.–China trade negotiations. Investors responded swiftly to a 90-day tariff truce between the world’s two largest economies, triggering a widespread rally across major indices and sending select tech stocks soaring into double-digit territory. Among the standout performers were Nebius Group N.V....
Slim Wars: Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge Enters the Ring Before Apple’s Next Move
In the high-stakes world of consumer tech, innovation often hinges on millimeters. That’s precisely where the latest battle between Samsung and Apple is unfolding. Samsung has officially taken the lead in the ultrathin smartphone race with the early unveiling of its Galaxy S25 Edge, a device designed to push boundaries in design and functionality. Set...
Big Tech’s Rollercoaster: How a Temporary Trade Truce Revived the Magnificent Seven
The U.S.–China trade relationship has always been a focal point for market watchers, but the latest 90-day truce between the two economic giants has reignited investor optimism, especially for America’s largest tech companies. On Monday, Big Tech rebounded dramatically as the so-called “Magnificent Seven” rallied sharply. The surge came immediately after announcements that both countries...