The global technology market was sent into a tailspin on Friday as shares of SoftBank Group Corp. (Tokyo: 9984) plummeted 4.7% in Tokyo trading. The sharp decline, which wiped billions off the investment giant's market capitalization, serves as a stark warning of growing fragility within the tech-heavy portfolios that
In a dramatic shift for global finance, international markets witnessed a powerful relief rally on March 11, 2026, following assertions from President Donald Trump that major geopolitical conflicts are nearing a "very complete" resolution. The comments, which targeted both the long-standing friction in Eastern Europe and the recent high-intensity escalations
BENTONVILLE, AR — In a retail landscape defined by "sticky" inflation and a fragmented consumer base, Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) has successfully executed one of the most improbable brand evolutions in modern corporate history. As of March 11, 2026, the world’s largest retailer is no longer just the destination for
After sharp declines, the key Chinese tech stocks have rebounded modestly over recent days amid indications that the U.S. military offensive in Iran might be drawing to a close.
In a move that signals a strategic shift in the artificial intelligence infrastructure market, Calisa Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ: ALIS) announced on March 9, 2026, a definitive merger agreement with GoodVision AI Inc. The deal, valued at approximately $180 million, aims to take the multi-cloud AI computing specialist public as the
Markets enter a critical week following last week's February jobs report that showed the U.S. economy lost around 92,000 jobs, which was a dramatic miss that has intensified recession concerns and raised questions about economic resilience amid escal...
This week in tech saw Netflix drop its pursuit of Warner to focus on organic growth, Amazon, Google and Microsoft continue supporting Anthropic despite Pentagon restrictions, Alibaba showcase its AI handling 200 million orders while hiring a former DeepMind scientist, and investor Michael Burry urge Adobe to acquire Midjourney to stay competitive in AI-driven creative tools.
As of today, March 6, 2026, the global e-commerce landscape is defined by a fierce tug-of-war between ultra-low-cost convenience and intensifying geopolitical scrutiny. At the heart of this storm sits PDD Holdings (Nasdaq: PDD), the parent company of the domestic Chinese giant Pinduoduo and the international phenomenon Temu. PDD recently recaptured the market’s undivided attention [...]
On March 5, 2026, JD.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: JD; HKEX: 9618) finds itself at a critical crossroads. Once celebrated as the "Amazon of China" for its unparalleled logistics network and commitment to authentic, high-quality goods, the Beijing-based titan is currently grappling with a fundamental identity shift. Following the release of its Q4 2025 earnings, which saw [...]
On this Thursday, March 5, 2026, the retail world has its eyes fixed on Issaquah, Washington. Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ: COST) is set to release its second-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings after the market close, a report that arrives at a critical juncture for the global retail giant. Amidst a macro environment defined by "sticky" inflation [...]
Alibaba (BABA), NIO, JD.com (JD), and Baidu (BIDU) fell in premarket trading Wednesday after China set a 4.5–5% GDP growth target for 2026 — its most conservative outlook in decades. Here's what traders need to know.
Ark Invest bought Amazon and Alibaba, sold TSMC and Nextdoor, and made several other strategic moves across its ETFs in a $27M+ trading session on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
