Nearly $1 Trillion Wiped From U.S. Stocks as Major Indexes Slide
U.S. equities lost nearly $1 trillion in market value shortly after the opening bell as major indexes fell across the board. The decline hit large-cap tech and small-cap stocks alike.
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Asian Markets Slide as KOSPI Plunges 11% and Thailand Triggers Circuit Breaker
Asian markets tumbled amid rising geopolitical tensions and energy supply fears. South Korea’s KOSPI plunged more than 11%, while Thailand halted trading after an 8% intraday drop.
$1 Trillion Wiped From U.S. Stocks at Open as Global Markets Slide
Roughly $1 trillion in market value evaporated from U.S. equities shortly after the opening bell as global markets extended losses tied to escalating Middle East tensions. Futures across the U.S., Europe, and Asia moved sharply lower.
Nvidia Posts Record $68.1 Billion Q4 Revenue as AI Demand Drives 94% Profit Surge
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Sophia Reynolds
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Nvidia reported record fourth-quarter revenue of $68.1 billion, up 73% year over year, as artificial intelligence demand continued to fuel explosive growth. Net income surged 94% to $43 billion, well above analyst expectations.
AI Disruption Fears Trigger Selloff in U.S. Software Stocks
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Sophia Reynolds
• 3 mins read
U.S. software stocks are tumbling in 2026 as investors fear sudden AI breakthroughs could render established products obsolete. The sector’s slide has accelerated despite steady earnings, with major names posting double-digit losses.
Finland’s IQM to Go Public at $1.8 Billion, Among Europe’s First Listed Quantum Firms
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Sophia Reynolds
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Finland-based IQM is set to go public at a $1.8 billion valuation, becoming one of Europe’s first listed quantum computing companies. The move marks a milestone for the region’s emerging deep-tech sector.
EPAM Plunges 20% After Outlook Disappoints, Worst Performer in S&P 500
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Sophia Reynolds
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Shares of EPAM Systems fell 20% after the IT services firm issued a cautious 2026 outlook, overshadowing better-than-expected quarterly results. The drop marked the worst performance in the S&P 500 for the session.
U.S. Stocks Stage Sharp Intraday Reversal After Hundreds of Billions Swing
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Sophia Reynolds
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U.S. equities experienced a dramatic intraday reversal, wiping out hundreds of billions of dollars before recovering nearly the same amount within hours. Major indices swung from losses of more than 1% to solid gains by the close.
Kering Shares Jump 10% as New CEO Outlines Turnaround and Sales Beat Forecasts
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Sophia Reynolds
• 3 mins read
Shares of Kering surged after the luxury group reported stronger-than-expected sales and unveiled a revival strategy under its new chief executive. Investors welcomed early signs of stabilization at Gucci, the company’s largest brand.
$1 Trillion Wiped From U.S. Stocks as Tech Giants and Crypto Deepen Selloff
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Michael Foster
• 3 mins read
U.S. equity markets lost roughly $1 trillion in capitalization as technology stocks extended sharp declines from record highs. The crypto market also slid, shedding about $330 billion in a single day amid intensifying risk aversion.
Microsoft Shares Sink 12% After AI Spending and OpenAI Exposure Rattle Investors
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Sophia Reynolds
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Microsoft shares plunged as much as 12% in a single session after earnings revealed soaring AI infrastructure costs and heavy reliance on OpenAI-linked cloud contracts. The drop marked one of the company’s sharpest declines since 2020.
Nancy Pelosi Reshuffles Portfolio, Shifting From Stocks to Options Across Big Tech
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Sophia Reynolds
• 3 mins read
Nancy Pelosi carried out a sweeping overhaul of her investment portfolio, aggressively rotating from direct equity holdings into long-dated call options across major technology stocks. The moves signal a more leveraged and concentrated exposure to Big Tech through 2027.
SpaceX Taps Wall Street Giants for IPO Valued at $1.5 Trillion
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Sophia Reynolds
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SpaceX has selected Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Bank of America, and Morgan Stanley to lead its initial public offering, expected in the second half of 2026. With an estimated valuation of $1.5 trillion, the listing could become the largest IPO in history.
Ubisoft Shares Plunge 33% After Restructuring and Game Cancellations
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Sophia Reynolds
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Shares of Ubisoft collapsed nearly 33% in a single session after the French video game publisher announced sweeping restructuring measures and the cancellation of several projects. The drop marks the company’s steepest one-day decline since its 1996 market debut.
U.S. Markets Suffer $1.4 Trillion Selloff as Stocks Slide and Gold Hits Record
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Sophia Reynolds
• 3 mins read
U.S. equities suffered a sharp selloff that wiped out roughly $1.4 trillion in market value in a single session, marking the worst daily performance since October 2025. While stocks and cryptocurrencies tumbled, gold surged to a fresh all-time high.