The social media landscape shifted violently this week as a wave of selling wiped billions in market value. The catalyst? A landmark legal blow; a California jury found Google and Meta Platforms negligent in a high-profile “social media addiction” trial, sparking fears of a costly regulatory overhaul. Amidst the carnage, however, a senior Wells Fargo
The global video-game industry is entering a period of recalibration after Sony raised prices of its flagship PlayStation 5 consoles for the second time in less than a year, underscoring mounting cost pressures tied to memory chip shortages and supply-chain strain. The move, which lifts US prices by as much as $100 starting April 2,
The S&P 500 Index continued its strong downward trend last week as the Iran war continued, pushing crude oil and natural gas prices higher. The SPX index fell to $6,368, its lowest level since August last year. It has fallen in the last five consecutive weeks. S&P 500 Index in focus as Iran war takes
Shares of Tesla remained under pressure on Friday, extending a weak run as investors weighed softer delivery expectations, geopolitical risks, and uncertainty surrounding CEO Elon Musk’s long-term strategy. The stock fell 3% on Friday, adding to recent losses that have left it down sharply over the past three months. The electric-vehicle maker is now attempting
Wall Street’s most persistent bull, Tom Lee, is doubling down on a vision of the future that would make even the most seasoned optimist blink. The Fundstrat Global Advisors co-founder, known for his uncanny accuracy during post-pandemic recovery, believes S&P 500 is on a collision course with the 15,000 mark by the end of this
Global markets closed the week on a cautious note, with multiple asset classes reflecting heightened uncertainty. The cryptocurrency market weakened amid a broader risk-off mood, while geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices shaped equity sentiment. At the same time, Elon Musk’s potential plans for a retail-heavy SpaceX IPO drew attention, even as foreign investors accelerated
CrowdStrike Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: CRWD) is inching lower on Mar 27 after partner Anthropic previewed a “breakthrough” AI model with advanced cybersecurity capabilities it’s calling Claude Mythos. Adding to the pressure are reports of Amazon.com Inc, another one of CRWD’s partners, developing a sophisticated artificial intelligence tool to handle sales, business development, and other tasks.
US stocks fell sharply on Friday, with all three major indexes closing at their lowest levels in more than six months, as escalating tensions in the Middle East and surging oil prices dampened investor sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 793.47 points, or 1.73%, to 45,166.64, entering correction territory on an intraday basis. The
FedEx is stepping deeper into the fast delivery race with a new same-day shipping programme powered by last-mile logistics firm OneRail. The move, as reported by a CNBC exclusive, comes just days after Amazon revealed plans to introduce delivery windows as short as one to three hours across parts of the US. As retailers face
The Dow Jones Index retreated by over 100 points in the futures market as it erased some of the gains made on Monday when it jumped by 630 points. It was trading at $46,100, down by over 8% below its highest point this year. US bond yields are rising as the Fear and Greed Index