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Nvidia’s stock falls over 5% after reaching a record high

Stocks declined as economic data spurred Treasury yield rise, raising Fed rate cut concerns; Nvidia, Tesla, and major tech stocks fell.

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1 year ago

January 8, 2025

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Stocks declined as economic data spurred Treasury yield rise, raising Fed rate cut concerns; Nvidia, Tesla, and major tech stocks fell.

Stocks declined on Tuesday following new economic data that increased Treasury yields and raised concerns about potential Federal Reserve rate cuts.

The S&P 500 fell nearly 0.8%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 56 points or 0.1%. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.5%. Earlier in the day, major averages had traded higher before reversing direction.

Economic data from the Institute for Supply Management showed unexpectedly strong growth in the U.S. services sector for December, heightening concerns about persistent inflation. The 10-year Treasury yield rose nearly 6 basis points to 4.675%.

Tom Hainlin, senior investment strategist at U.S. Bank Asset Management Group, indicated that inflation and Fed rate expectations are being recalibrated, contributing to this sell-off in equity markets after initial optimism.

Despite the decline, Hainlin pointed out that the ISM data reflects robust consumer and labour markets, suggesting strong overall economic growth that could benefit corporate earnings.

Nvidia’s stock fell over 5% after reaching a record high, following the company’s announcement of new chips for PCs. Tesla also dropped nearly 4% after being downgraded by Bank of America due to high valuations and strategic risks.

Other major tech stocks, such as Meta Platforms and Amazon, also experienced losses of approximately 1.9% each, as the broader market declined.

This modest pullback followed a previous session marked by gains in semiconductor stocks and a report about President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff plans, which he later disputed.

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U.S. and China approve TikTok sale to American investors

US and China approve TikTok’s sale to Oracle and Silver Lake amid regulatory scrutiny, with ByteDance retaining 20%.

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2 days ago

January 23, 2026

Harvey Vargas

US and China approve TikTok’s sale to Oracle and Silver Lake amid regulatory scrutiny, with ByteDance retaining 20%.

The United States and China have officially approved a deal for TikTok’s US operations to be sold to American investors, led by Oracle and Silver Lake.

This marks a major shift in the social media landscape as the platform navigates increasing regulatory scrutiny.

Under the new agreement, ByteDance will retain just under 20% of TikTok US, while Oracle and Silver Lake will each take 15% stakes. Other investors will also participate, forming a structure designed to satisfy both commercial and regulatory demands.

The new US-based entity will have a majority American board tasked with overseeing data protection and content moderation. Despite these safeguards, concerns remain about ByteDance’s influence and whether the deal fully complies with recent legislation.

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Markets tumble as Trump tariffs, Greenland rhetoric and Europe backlash collide

U.S. stocks plummet over 800 points amid renewed tariff threats and political tensions from Trump, sparking global trade concerns.

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4 days ago

January 21, 2026

Harvey Vargas

U.S. stocks plummet over 800 points amid renewed tariff threats and political tensions from Trump, sparking global trade concerns.

U.S. equities took a sharp hit as markets reacted to renewed tariff threats and heightened political rhetoric from President Donald Trump. The Dow plunged more than 800 points, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also sliding as investor nerves rattled risk assets.

The sell-off highlights growing concern around global trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainty, with markets struggling to price in what comes next for U.S. economic leadership and policy direction.

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Gold hits record highs as investors flee risk

Gold surges amid global uncertainty, with February futures rising 1.71% to $4,674.20 per ounce, signaling safe-haven demand.

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5 days ago

January 20, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Gold surges amid global uncertainty, with February futures rising 1.71% to $4,674.20 per ounce, signaling safe-haven demand.

Gold is shining brighter than ever as investors flock to safe-haven assets amid global uncertainty. U.S. gold futures for February delivery jumped 1.71% to $4,674.20 per ounce, while spot gold rose 1.6% to $4,668.14.

The surge comes as geopolitical tensions continue to worry traders, prompting a rush into metals perceived as stable and secure. Analysts say gold is proving its status as the ultimate hedge during turbulent times.

Investors are closely watching markets as gold sets new benchmarks, signalling growing caution across the financial landscape.

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