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Why Tesla stock is climbing even as Big Tech sells off

Tesla stock (NASDAQ: TSLA) was higher on Friday, a notable divergence as Big Tech led a sharp selloff with investors debating whether the AI spending boom is starting to pressure near-term profits. The contrast matters because it suggests Tesla stock is being treated less like a simple “tech beta” trade and more like a stock

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Citi sees 3 major risks in Pinterest stock’s path to recovery

Pinterest Inc (NYSE: PINS) crashed more than 20% this morning after reporting a “disappointing” Q4 and offering current-quarter guidance that suggested things aren’t expected to improve anytime soon. And while the company’s management attributed much of this weakness to “tariffs,” Citi analysts believe there’s more at play here that could make it difficult for PINS

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Cooling inflation and steady hiring ignite fresh hopes of a US soft landing in 2026

January delivered the kind of mix investors and policymakers have been looking for: inflation cooled even as the labor market kept adding jobs. The US consumer price index rose 0.2% in January and was up 2.4% from a year earlier, while core inflation (which strips out food and energy) rose 0.3% on the month and

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AI sell-off: 3 sectors it has hit the hardest and why

The meteoric rise of artificial intelligence, which once propelled markets to record highs, has hit a wall of skepticism. In early February 2026, a sharp sell-off rippled through global exchanges as the narrative shifted from “AI as a savior” to “AI as a disruptor.” This volatility was primarily triggered by two factors: a massive spike

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US crypto policy deadlock is weighing on Bitcoin price

Progress around key crypto legislations in the US remains stuck in limbo, effectively capping price action as institutional capital remains on the sidelines. After a year of blistering gains that saw Bitcoin soar from under $70,000 to an all-time high of $126,000 in October, the flagship crypto has crashed to multi-month lows. Bitcoin’s rally last

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SFC greenlights crypto margin lending and perpetual trading in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is widening the scope of regulated crypto activity as its market enters a new phase of development. The Securities and Futures Commission said on Wednesday it will allow licensed brokers to offer virtual asset margin financing and set out a framework for perpetual contracts on licensed trading platforms. The changes introduce structured leverage

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Why Bitcoin fell below $67K after strong US jobs data

After a volatile start to the week, the Bitcoin price traded in a narrow range throughout the day in the absence of any major catalysts to drive a decisive recovery.  The premier cryptocurrency struggled to maintain footing above the $67,000 mark for the better part of the day, as traders remained sidelined ahead of the

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Evening digest: Bitcoin slides after US jobs report, Kraft Heinz’s pause on breakup

Markets traded on Wednesday with a mix of cautious optimism and lingering unease. A stronger-than-expected US jobs report offered brief reassurance after a bleak 2025, but sharp revisions underscored how fragile the labour market remains. That resilience was enough to rattle rate-cut bets, sending bitcoin and broader crypto lower. In corporate news, Kraft Heinz abruptly

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Bitcoin risks revisit to $60,000 as liquidity gap widens and sentiment shifts

Bitcoin fell to $65,800 on Wednesday, slipping below short-term trend lines and keeping a retest of $60,000 in play as liquidity thins beneath current levels, according to Cointelegraph’s analysis of market data. Although at the time of writing, it has recovered to $67,326. Traders say repeated failures near $70,000–$72,000 have weakened momentum, and a quick

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Thailand clears crypto for derivatives trading, opens door to Bitcoin futures

Thailand has formally integrated cryptocurrencies into its financial markets after the Cabinet approved amendments expanding the scope of assets permitted under the country’s Derivatives Act. The decision allows digital assets to be used as underlying instruments for regulated futures and options contracts, bringing cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin into Thailand’s mainstream capital markets framework, according to

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