South Korea’s KOSPI Jumps Over 5% as Samsung, SK Hynix Rally on Micron Earnings Boost 
Asian Markets Rally as Micron and Qualcomm AI Outlook Lifts Global Tech Stocks 
Gold Price Ends Lower for Fourth Week Despite Rebound as Fed Rate Hike Bets Strengthen 
US Dollar Slips After PCE Inflation Data as Fed Rate Hike Expectations Stay Elevated 
Oil Prices Rebound as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Return After Ship Attack Near Oman 
Australia Jobs Growth Strengthens Rate Hike Outlook 
Asian Stocks Sink as Apple Price Hikes Spark AI Valuation Fears, South Korea and Japan Lead Selloff 
Iran Attack in Strait of Hormuz Pushes Oil Prices Higher 
Bank Regulation Rollbacks in the U.S. and UK Could Increase Financial Risks, Study Warns 
Wall Street Ends Lower as AI Stocks Drag Markets, Fed Rate Outlook Shifts 
Oil Prices Drop as Strait of Hormuz Shipping Recovers 
South Korea’s KOSPI Plunges as Apple Price Hikes and OpenAI IPO Delay Shake AI Chip Stocks 
Gold Prices Fall Below $4,000 as Strong Dollar, Fed Rate Hike Bets Weigh on Bullion 
Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Countries Imposing Digital Services Taxes on U.S. Tech Firms 
Oil Prices Drop as Middle East Supply Recovery Eases Market Concerns 
Major U.S. stocks posted sharp moves following earnings reports, updated guidance, and strategic announcements, driving heightened activity across the broader stock market.
Dell Technologies (DELL) surged 11% after delivering strong fourth-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street expectations. The company reported revenue of $33.4 billion, significantly above the $31.41 billion consensus estimate. Even more notable, Dell issued robust long-term guidance, projecting fiscal year 2027 revenue between $138 billion and $142 billion, well ahead of analyst forecasts of $124.9 billion. The upbeat outlook fueled investor confidence and boosted Dell stock.
Block, Inc. (XYZ) rallied 23% after posting solid quarterly results and unveiling a major restructuring plan. The fintech company announced it will reduce its workforce by more than 40%, signaling a significant shift in its organizational strategy aimed at improving operational efficiency and profitability. Investors reacted positively to both the earnings beat and cost-cutting measures.
Duolingo (DUOL) dropped 22% after issuing forward guidance that fell short of market expectations, overshadowing its quarterly performance. Meanwhile, cybersecurity firm Zscaler (ZS) declined 7%. Although Zscaler reported earnings that topped estimates, its full-year revenue guidance came in merely in line with consensus forecasts, disappointing investors seeking stronger growth signals.
CoreWeave (CRWV) slid 5% after reporting earnings per share that missed expectations. However, the company disclosed a sizable revenue backlog of $66.8 billion as of December 31, 2025, highlighting continued demand in the AI infrastructure and data center space.
Autodesk (ADSK) gained 10% after easily surpassing fourth-quarter estimates and providing better-than-expected guidance. Rocket Companies (RKT) climbed 8% after beating both revenue and earnings forecasts, reporting $2.69 billion in quarterly revenue versus the $2.21 billion consensus.
Paramount Skydance Corporation (PSKY) edged up 1.5% after Warner Bros. Discovery’s board deemed its $31-per-share all-cash offer a “Company Superior Proposal” under an existing merger agreement with Netflix. MARA (MARA) jumped 14% following a strategic partnership with Starwood Capital Group focused on data center development.
