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Nasdaq Stumbles as Fed Jitters Mount, Intel Soars, Tariffs Rattle Tech Markets

Global Market Bloodbath: Trade War 2.0 Sparks October 2025 Stock Crash

Global stocks plunged October 10 as U.S.-China trade tensions escalated. The S&P 500 fell 2.7% and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 3.6%, their worst day since April. Tech shares led losses, with AMD and Qualcomm down over 7% after China launched an antitrust probe. Investors rushed to bonds and gold, while oil prices tumbled and volatility surged.
Alibaba Stock Soars on AI Frenzy – Can the Rally Last?

Alibaba Stock Soars on AI Frenzy – Can the Rally Last?

Alibaba’s U.S. shares surged nearly 8% on Sept. 24, 2025, hitting a four-year high near $176 and doubling year-to-date. The jump followed CEO Eddie Wu’s AI strategy announcement and strong cloud revenue growth, while adjusted operating profit fell 14% last quarter due to heavy investment. Hong Kong shares also reached multi-year highs. Most analysts rate the stock a Buy, with targets up to $240.
Nvidia’s Meteoric October: $4 Trillion Milestone, Mega AI Deals, and Unstoppable Momentum

Nvidia’s $4 Trillion AI Juggernaut: Record Stock Surge, Mega Deals & What’s Next for NVDA

Nvidia’s stock hit a record high in October 2025, briefly surpassing a $4 trillion market cap and overtaking Apple and Microsoft. Quarterly revenue jumped 56% to $46.7 billion, driven by soaring AI chip demand. The company announced a $100 billion partnership with OpenAI and took a $5 billion stake in Intel. AMD’s new deal with OpenAI sent its shares up 24%, while Nvidia’s slipped 1% on competitive concerns.
AI Breakthroughs, Cyber Attacks & a $50B Gaming Shock – Tech News Roundup (Oct 4-5, 2025)

AI Breakthroughs, Cyber Attacks & a $50B Gaming Shock – Tech News Roundup (Oct 4-5, 2025)

OpenAI’s Sora 2 generative video app reached 56,000 downloads on its first day, topping Apple’s U.S. App Store. Electronic Arts is in advanced talks for a $50 billion buyout to go private. Japan’s Asahi Breweries halted production after a cyberattack, while WestJet confirmed a data breach exposing thousands of passport scans. OpenAI’s valuation hit $500 billion after a $6.6 billion secondary share sale.
AI Stocks Soar as $100B Nvidia-OpenAI Deal Sparks Frenzy – But Investors Eye Bubble

AI Stocks Soar as $100B Nvidia-OpenAI Deal Sparks Frenzy – But Investors Eye Bubble

Nvidia said it will invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI, pushing its shares to record highs before a slight pullback. AI chipmakers and memory suppliers surged, with AMD up 2.7% and Micron, Western Digital, and Seagate gaining 5–9%. Alibaba stock jumped 10% on its AI push. U.S. and EU regulators advanced new AI disclosure laws.
AI Stocks Frenzy: Nvidia’s $100B Bet & Other Big Moves Ignite Markets (Sept 28–29, 2025)

AI Stocks Frenzy: Nvidia’s $100B Bet & Other Big Moves Ignite Markets (Sept 28–29, 2025)

NVIDIA said it plans to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI, sending its shares to record highs and sparking antitrust warnings. Alphabet reached a $3 trillion valuation after a key court win, while Alibaba stock surged 10% on new AI initiatives. U.S. and EU regulators stepped up scrutiny, and Asian chip stocks fell on U.S. export curbs. Major indexes stayed near highs as AI optimism and fiscal stimulus fueled gains.
AI Stocks Soar as Nvidia Hits $4T, Apple Feels the Heat, and Musk Doubles Down – Daily Roundup

Wall Street’s AI Frenzy: Nvidia Skyrockets, Oracle Tanking – Top Analyst Moves Explained

Nvidia shares hit record highs after Barclays raised its price target to $240 and the company agreed to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI, supplying advanced chips. Morgan Stanley named Microsoft its top large-cap software pick, lifting the target to $625. Oracle stock fell sharply after Redburn initiated coverage with a Sell rating, citing overestimated cloud value. Alibaba’s target rose to $195 as it announced major AI investments and new global data centers.
AI Stocks Frenzy! Nvidia, Microsoft Soar on OpenAI Drive – Is a Bubble Brewing?

AI Stocks Frenzy! Nvidia, Microsoft Soar on OpenAI Drive – Is a Bubble Brewing?

Nvidia jumped after announcing a $100 billion OpenAI investment, while Microsoft beat Q2 forecasts and pledged $30 billion for UK AI. Alibaba surged nearly 10% on a new AI model and Nvidia partnership. U.S. equity funds saw $12 billion in inflows, led by AI-focused ETFs. Analysts warn AI spending may outpace returns, with Bain estimating $500 billion/year needed for data centers by 2030.
Alibaba Stock Skyrockets on AI Breakthrough – Key Facts & Latest 2025 Update

Alibaba’s $53 Billion AI Blitz: Stock Soars on Nvidia Pact and Global Cloud Push

Alibaba shares jumped nearly 10% to a four-year high after the company pledged to boost AI investment beyond its $53 billion budget and announced a partnership with Nvidia. The deal will bring Nvidia’s AI tools to Alibaba Cloud, including software for robotics and autonomous driving. Alibaba also launched new AI models and plans data centers in Brazil, France, and the Netherlands. Financial terms of the Nvidia partnership were not disclosed.
AI Stock Frenzy: Nvidia’s $100B OpenAI Bet and Major Tech AI Moves Send Shares Surging (Sept 24–25, 2025)

AI Stock Frenzy: Nvidia’s $100B OpenAI Bet and Major Tech AI Moves Send Shares Surging (Sept 24–25, 2025)

Nvidia announced up to $100 billion investment in OpenAI, sending its market value above $4.2 trillion and shares to record highs. Microsoft added Anthropic’s AI models to Copilot and signed a $17.4 billion GPU deal with Nebius. Alibaba surged 10% after unveiling a 1-trillion-parameter AI model and new data center plans. Fed comments on high equity valuations briefly cooled tech stocks, while California advanced AI regulation.
Asia Markets Whipsaw: Japan’s Record Rally, China Tech Soars on AI, Scandal Rocks Manila (Sep 24–25, 2025)

Asia Markets Whipsaw: Japan’s Record Rally, China Tech Soars on AI, Scandal Rocks Manila (Sep 24–25, 2025)

Japan’s Nikkei 225 closed at a record ¥45,755 on Sep 25, up 0.3%, as investors shifted into lagging stocks. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng jumped 1.4% and Alibaba surged nearly 9% after a major AI investment. India’s Sensex slid 0.5% on U.S. visa fee news and foreign outflows. The Philippines’ PSE index dropped 1% to a six-month low amid a corruption scandal and weak peso.
Nasdaq Rally Hits Speed Bump as Tech Stocks Wobble – Fed Warning and AI Jitters Shake Markets (Sept 24–25, 2025)

Nasdaq Rally Hits Speed Bump as Tech Stocks Wobble – Fed Warning and AI Jitters Shake Markets (Sept 24–25, 2025)

The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.3% on Sept. 24, ending a three-day record streak as tech shares retreated after Fed Chair Jerome Powell warned equity prices are “fairly highly valued.” Nvidia, Oracle, and Micron dropped, while Alibaba surged 8% and Intel rose 6% on Apple stake reports. U.S. crude hit a seven-week high, boosting energy stocks. New home sales jumped 20.5% in August, but Treasury yields edged higher.
Asian Markets on an AI High then Jolt as Powell Strikes Caution (Sept 23–24, 2025)

Asian Markets on an AI High then Jolt as Powell Strikes Caution (Sept 23–24, 2025)

Japan’s Nikkei 225 hit a record 45,630 as AI stocks surged, while Shanghai and Shenzhen indexes rallied on tech gains. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Tech Index jumped 2.5% as Alibaba soared 9%. Seoul’s KOSPI slipped 0.4% after Fed warnings, but Hanwha Aerospace rose 5% on defense demand. India’s Sensex fell 0.47% as autos and IT lagged; the rupee edged higher.
Nasdaq’s 48-Hour Whiplash: AI Mega-Deals, Fed Curveballs & Record Highs

Nasdaq’s 48-Hour Whiplash: AI Mega-Deals, Fed Curveballs & Record Highs

The Nasdaq Composite fell about 1% on Sept. 23 after Fed Chair Jerome Powell called stock valuations “fairly highly valued” and gave no timeline for more rate cuts. Nvidia shares hit a record high after announcing up to $100 billion investment in OpenAI, while Alibaba’s U.S. shares surged 9% on increased AI spending. U.S. Treasury yields dropped midweek, and gold reached a new all-time high near $3,764 an ounce.
Wall Street Roiled: Fed Warning Cools Rally as AI Frenzy Ignites Stocks and Crash Fears

Wall Street Roiled: Fed Warning Cools Rally as AI Frenzy Ignites Stocks and Crash Fears

U.S. stocks ended a three-day record streak Tuesday after Fed Chair Jerome Powell warned asset prices are “fairly highly valued,” sending the S&P 500 down 0.6%. President Trump canceled budget talks with Democrats, raising shutdown risks. Nvidia fell 3% while Alibaba jumped 9% on AI news. Lithium Americas soared 89% after reports of possible U.S. investment. Oil prices hit three-week highs as inventories dropped.
Alibaba Stock Skyrockets on AI Breakthrough – Key Facts & Latest 2025 Update

Alibaba Stock Skyrockets on $53B AI Push – Hits 4-Year High, Experts Bullish

Alibaba shares surged nearly 10% to about $177 on September 24, 2025, hitting a four-year high after the company announced a $53 billion AI investment and new partnerships with Nvidia. The company unveiled its most advanced AI model, Qwen3-Max, and reported 26% year-on-year cloud revenue growth for the June quarter. Wall Street raised price targets, with Bank of America and Barclays citing strong AI prospects.
Alibaba Stock Soars on AI Ambitions: BABA’s 2025 Surge and What’s Next

Alibaba Stock Soars on AI Ambitions: BABA’s 2025 Surge and What’s Next

Alibaba shares surged nearly 8% to $176 on September 24, 2025, their highest since 2021, and are up about 90% year-to-date. CEO Eddie Wu announced increased AI investment beyond the $53 billion budget set in February. The company unveiled its new “Qwen3-Max” AI model and plans new data centers in Brazil, Europe, and Asia. Quarterly cloud revenue rose 26%, but overall revenue missed estimates as spending on AI and commerce weighed on profit.
24 September 2025
AI Stocks Skyrocket Globally as $100B Nvidia-OpenAI Deal and Alibaba’s Mega AI Push Ignite Market (Sept 23–24, 2025)

AI Stocks Skyrocket Globally as $100B Nvidia-OpenAI Deal and Alibaba’s Mega AI Push Ignite Market (Sept 23–24, 2025)

Nvidia said it will invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI and supply advanced chips, driving its shares to record highs and raising antitrust questions. Alibaba’s Hong Kong shares jumped 8% after unveiling a trillion-parameter AI model and pledging over $53 billion in AI spending. U.S. markets paused after recent AI-driven gains, with Nvidia falling 2.8% and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipping up to 1%.
AI Superpower Showdown: U.S. vs. China vs. Europe – Who’s Winning the Global AI Race?

AI Superpower Showdown: U.S. vs. China vs. Europe – Who’s Winning the Global AI Race?

The U.S. developed about 70% of the world’s advanced AI models and drew $109 billion in private AI funding in 2024, far outpacing China and the UK. China now publishes more AI research than the U.S. and EU combined, files the most patents, and is closing the gap in generative AI despite chip bans. The EU lags in funding and scale but leads in regulation with its new AI Act. AI has become a core asset in global power competition.
Huawei’s AI Superchip Power Play Shakes Up Nvidia’s Throne

Huawei’s AI Superchip Power Play Shakes Up Nvidia’s Throne

Huawei revealed new Ascend AI chips and Atlas SuperPod supercomputers, claiming it will double computing power each year and rival Nvidia’s top systems by 2026. The company announced in-house high-bandwidth memory, ending reliance on SK Hynix and Samsung. The launch comes as China orders tech firms to stop buying Nvidia chips amid regulatory probes. Huawei says domestic chipmaking is no longer a major constraint.

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The SPAC and New Issue ETF, now trading as SPCK, closed up 0.64% at $22.09 on Wednesday after SpaceX filed for a $75 billion IPO under the fund’s old ticker. The fund reported $7.14 million in net assets and 41 holdings as of May 19. New listings included a $75 million IPO from Research Alliance III and filings from FutureCorp Space Acquisition 1 and JAB Acquisition I. The SEC proposed easing share issuance rules for public companies.
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EnerSys Stock Flips After Earnings as Guidance Tops Trader Hopes

21 May 2026
EnerSys shares rose in after-hours trading after the company posted fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $3.19 per share on $988 million in revenue, both above analyst estimates. The stock closed regular hours down 1.3% at $214.56, then quoted up 5.8% to $227. First-quarter profit guidance also topped forecasts. Management cited strong data center and defense demand, but noted continued weakness in motive-power and transportation.
Silexion Soars After Cancer Study, Liquidity and Nasdaq Issues Linger for SLXN

Silexion Soars After Cancer Study, Liquidity and Nasdaq Issues Linger for SLXN

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Silexion Therapeutics shares surged 97% to $0.5298 on Wednesday with over 325 million shares traded, then fell 9.5% after hours. The move followed news that Israel approved a Phase 2/3 trial of its lead pancreatic cancer drug, SIL204. Silexion reported a Q1 net loss of $2.7 million and $2.4 million in cash. The company plans a 1-for-10 reverse share split by early June.
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