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Wall Street experiences significant volatility, with major indices like the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq registering losses amid tariff threats and policy uncertainties. Grab Holdings Limited’s shares plummet by 10.39%, falling to $4.785 despite a 17% revenue growth to $764 million. Annual net losses for Grab narrow by 67%, but weak earnings results and … Read more

Alibaba’s strategic focus on artificial general intelligence (AGI) aims to redefine intelligence, led by CEO Eddie Wu. The company’s stock surged by 8% as investors rallied behind its AGI-driven vision. Alibaba’s strategy rests on three pillars: AI infrastructure, foundation models, and AI-driven business transformation. The release of the Qwen2.5-VL AI model marks a milestone, outperforming … Read more

Carvana reported a significant 27% revenue increase, reaching $13.7 billion, surpassing expectations by 1.5%. Despite strong revenue, net income declined by 53% to $210 million, highlighting profitability challenges due to increasing costs. Profit margins shrank from 4.2% to 1.5%, reflecting the impact of rising expenses. Future revenue growth is projected at 18% annually over the … Read more

Stock futures show mixed movement, reflecting Wall Street’s uncertainty following Walmart’s earnings report. Walmart’s earnings are strong, but conservative future guidance dampens market enthusiasm. Retail stocks and financials are affected by Walmart’s cautious outlook. Key economic influences include U.S. tariffs, the Ukraine truce, and the Federal Reserve’s current interest-rate policy. The S&P 500’s growth is … Read more

Kenvue emerges as an independent giant from Johnson & Johnson, with iconic brands like Band-Aid and Tylenol. The company focuses on stability with resilient brand strength, though facing criticism for slow growth. Activist investor Starboard Value eyes transformation, influencing Kenvue’s strategy with new board members. Through its Vue Forward plan, Kenvue targets $350 million in … Read more

Celsius Holdings Inc. achieved record-breaking revenue of $1.36 billion in 2024, driven by a 22% increase in retail sales and a significant 37% expansion in distribution across 241,000 U.S. outlets. Despite a 4% revenue dip in Q4, Celsius maintains a strong cash position of $190 million, even after acquiring Big Beverages. Facing rising competition from … Read more

eXp Realty leverages its virtual universe, Frame, to drive innovation and reshape the real estate industry. The company’s 2024 performance highlighted significant growth, with international revenues increasing by 72% in Q4. eXp is transforming from a North American entity into a global powerhouse, expanding into 27 countries, including new markets in Turkey, Peru, and Egypt. … Read more

CEOs gathered at the Super Bowl, analyzing economic strategies amidst political turbulence. Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) has become a streaming powerhouse with over 260 million subscribers. Recent password-sharing restrictions have boosted Netflix’s average revenue per user. The current dip in Netflix stock prices presents a buying opportunity. Netflix is a dominant force in digital entertainment, described … Read more

RingCentral reports a strong fourth-quarter performance for 2024, with revenue reaching $615 million and $112 million in free cash flow. The company embraces AI advancement under the leadership of newly appointed President and COO, Kira Makagon. RingCentral launches the AI Receptionist (AIR), showcasing generative AI to improve business communications and efficiency. With over 700 deployments, … Read more

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming industries, offering significant opportunities for investors. AI is set to revolutionize healthcare, transportation, and retail by enhancing predictive capabilities, automation, and personalization. The growth of AI is accelerating, similar to the early days of the internet, presenting substantial rewards for early investors. Traditional industries may struggle, while AI-driven companies and … Read more