Silver resumes its slide, plunging 13%, after short-lived rebound

Silver prices slid as much as 16% on Thursday, snapping a two-day rebound as investors continued to unwind positions.
China’s Xi reasserts Taiwan stance in call with Trump, while U.S. president pushes trade

Beijing stressed Taiwan is the most important issue while Trump highlights the trade aspects of the bilateral relations.
Alphabet’s strong quarter eases fears about the search giant’s sky-high spending

The Street is taking a doubling in capital expenditures in stride.
Paul Weiss chairman Brad Karp resigns after Jeffrey Epstein email disclosures

The Department of Justice last week released millions of documents related to the notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
China’s Hong Kong-listed tech stocks enter bear market as tax ands AI fears take hold

Chinese technology stocks have slid into bear market territory, marking a sharp reversal from last year’s rally.
Sony profit jumps 22% in December quarter, beating expectations and lifting full-year outlook

Sony posted a stronger-than-expected rebound in operating profit for the December quarter and lifted its full-year forecast.
Shares of Arm plunge 8% after licensing revenue misses estimates, Qualcomm outlook adds pressure

Shares of UK-based semiconductor designer Arm Holdings fell in aftermarket trading, despite the company posting record revenues amid AI demand.
Oil slides in volatile trading as upcoming U.S.-Iran talks revive de-escalation hopes

Oil prices fell on Thursday after Washington and Tehran agreed to hold talks in Oman on Friday, even as differences persist over the scope of the discussions.
Ciena returns to S&P 500 after getting booted 17 years ago

Ciena is predicting the fastest growth since 2011 in the current fiscal year, thanks to its position in artificial intelligence.
Software experiencing ‘most exciting moment’ as AI fears hammer the stocks

Shares of software companies have been getting beaten up, and the selloff accelerated this week after Anthropic’s latest unveiling.