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Trump Threatens 50% Tariff on China Over Alleged Iran Arms Shipment, Escalating Trade and Geopolitical Tensions

President Trump on Sunday threatened to impose an immediate 50% tariff on Chinese goods if Beijing is proven to be supplying military weapons to Iran, following reports of a potential air defense system shipment. The warning compounds existing geopolitical stress and raises fresh concerns about U.S.-China trade relations ahead of a scheduled May summit, adding another layer of uncertainty to an already volatile global market environment.

Nike Q3 2026 Earnings Beat Estimates — International Revenue Surge Offsets Domestic Tariff Headwinds

Nike reported fiscal Q3 2026 earnings Thursday evening that topped Wall Street estimates on both the top and bottom lines, with international markets in EMEA and Greater China delivering double-digit revenue growth that more than offset softer North America performance. Shares rose sharply in Friday premarket trading as investors welcomed signs of brand momentum and gross margin recovery.

Super Micro Computer Plunges 28% After DOJ Charges Co-Founder in $2.5 Billion AI Chip Smuggling Scheme to China

Super Micro Computer shares collapsed nearly 28% on Friday after the U.S. Department of Justice unsealed criminal charges against co-founder Yih-Shyan 'Wally' Liaw and two associates for allegedly orchestrating a $2.5 billion scheme to smuggle advanced AI servers packed with Nvidia GPUs to China through Southeast Asian shell companies, in direct violation of U.S. export control laws. The indictment — described by prosecutors as the highest-profile AI technology smuggling crackdown to date — sent shockwaves through the AI hardware supply chain.

Alibaba Reports Q3 Fiscal 2026 Results: Revenue Misses Estimates but Cloud and AI Growth Accelerate Ahead of Key Catalyst Period

Alibaba reported its December quarter fiscal 2026 results Thursday before the U.S. market open, posting earnings per share of $6.96 — missing the $11.88 consensus estimate — alongside revenue that fell short of expectations. However, the company's Alibaba Cloud and AI services divisions showed continued acceleration, and investors are closely watching for guidance on the company's capital allocation plans and the domestic Chinese economic environment heading into the new fiscal year.

Apple Beats Earnings Expectations on Strong iPhone Demand

Apple Inc. reported first quarter results that surpassed Wall Street estimates on both revenue and earnings, driven by robust iPhone sales in China and continued services growth. The company’s performance has bolstered confidence in its strategic execution amid mixed signals in the broader technology landscape as earnings season advances and macroeconomic uncertainty persists.