China Expands Influence in Global Gold Market 
US Stock Futures Mixed as Fed Rate Hike Bets Rise 
Japan GDP Growth Beats Forecast, Boosting BOJ Rate Hike Bets 
Gold Prices Rise as Yen Rally Weakens Dollar 
Gold Holds Near $4,400 as Fed Hike Bets Rise 
Oil Prices Rise as Hormuz Tensions Threaten Supply 
Yen Rebounds as BOJ Rate Hike Bets Rise 
Asian Stocks Mixed as Korean Chipmakers Rally 
European Stocks Flat as Iran Tensions, ECB Rate Hike Loom 
Canada Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Goods Take Effect 
Japan Foreign Reserves Plunge $79.6 Billion After Record Yen Intervention 
US Stock Futures Mixed as Strong Jobs Data Boosts Fed Rate Hike Bets 
Asian Currencies Mixed as Yen Rallies on BOJ Bets 
China Exports Surge 25% in August as Trade Surplus Hits $119 Billion 
OPEC+ Expected to Hold October Oil Output Steady 
Hungary Industrial Output Beats Forecasts With 4.7% July Growth 
Iran Vows Tougher Response as U.S. Sanctions Squeeze Economy 
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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.
