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Did China really dominate tech in 2025? Why Xi’s victory lap may be premature

China’s tech story was full of unexpected resilience in 2025. The year began with predictions of stagnation and ended with record exports, headline-grabbing AI breakthroughs, and a triumphant New Year’s speech from Xi Jinping. In official telling, China cracked the code on artificial intelligence, broke through chip bottlenecks, and proved that Western pressure had failed.

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Albaba stock price could spike 25% in 2026 – technical analysis

Alibaba stock price has remained in a bear market after plunging by ~20% from its highest point in 2025. It dropped to a low of $146 in December and then rebounded to $152 in the pre-market. This article conducts a technical analysis pointing to a rebound. Alibaba stock price technical analysis  The daily timeframe chart

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Malaysia palm oil slips as crude oil losses and export slowdown collide

Palm oil prices extended their decline for a second session, slipping to the lowest level in two weeks as weakness in crude oil markets coincided with softer export data from Malaysia. The move reflects a broader reassessment across energy and vegetable oil markets as traders respond to falling fuel prices, slowing shipments, and pressure from

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Asian gold markets rebound on strong retail buying in India and China

Gold prices saw a bounce-back in key Asian markets this week, trading at a premium in India and China for the first time in roughly two months, as a recent price correction from all-time highs spurred a revival in retail demand. Indian dealers moved from offering a discount of up to $61 last week to

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Tesla sales slide across Europe as analysts expect decline in global deliveries

New car registrations for Tesla fell sharply in several key European markets in December, underscoring the company’s mounting challenges across the region even as it posted record sales in Norway, Europe’s most mature electric-vehicle market. In France and Sweden, Tesla registrations declined by roughly two-thirds or more last month, extending a slowdown that has weighed

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FTSE 100 crosses 10,000 as ‘boring’ UK stocks shine: what comes next in 2026

London’s blue-chip FTSE 100 index crossed the symbolic 10,000-point mark for the first time on Friday, extending a powerful rally in UK equities that gathered pace through 2025 and has carried into the new year. At 10:50 am, the index had slipped below the 10,000 mark and was trading at 9,971.23. The index has risen

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US economy enters 2026 strong on paper, fragile beneath the surface

The US economy ended 2025 looking healthier than most forecasts predicted. Growth picked up late in the year, inflation cooled from its peak and financial markets delivered another strong year with the S&P 500 raising 16%. But the fundamentals are still hard to ignore. Jobs became harder to find, pay gains slowed and households kept

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Is Boeing stock a buy in 2026? Key catalysts ahead

Boeing’s stock price bounced back in December, soaring from November’s low of $176 to the current $217. It has jumped by ~68% from its lowest level in April, and JPMorgan analysts anticipate the trajectory to continue this year if the company remains out of trouble. Boeing stock has potential catalysts in 2026 Boeing shares performed

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India clears $4.6B electronics component push as firms diversify from China

India has approved a new wave of electronics component investments as global manufacturers adjust supply chains long centred on China. The decision highlights a strategic shift by New Delhi toward building depth in component manufacturing, rather than focusing only on final assembly. As geopolitical tensions, tariff risks, and supply disruptions prompt companies to rethink China-heavy

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Coinbase stock forecast as Brian Armstrong reveals 3 focus areas for 2026

Coinbase stock price has crashed by nearly 50% from its highest level in 2025, erasing billions of dollars in value. Its market cap has dropped from over $90 billion to ~$70 billion today. This article provides a forecast for the stock as Brian Armstrong delivers his key priorities. Why the Coinbase stock price has crashed

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