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Wall Street Ends Week Higher as Chipmakers Rally and Earnings Season Opens

U.S. equity markets climbed on Friday, with major indexes ending the week on a positive note as semiconductor stocks led the gains and the fourth-quarter corporate earnings season kicked off. Investors welcomed strong earnings reports and upbeat guidance from key technology and financial names, helping the broad market shake off earlier volatility and signaling continued confidence in AI-led demand and bank sector performance.

LBank xStock Tokenized Trading Volume Surges Past $3 Billion, Cementing Market Position

LBank, a Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange, reported that its xStock tokenized spot trading volume has exceeded $3 billion, capturing a leading share of the centralized exchange market and highlighting growing institutional and retail participation in tokenized equity trading. The milestone reflects accelerating adoption of digital asset platforms bridging traditional equities with blockchain-based trading infrastructure.

Criminal Investigation Into Federal Reserve Chair Powell Escalates Market Tensions

A rare criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has intensified concerns over central bank independence, rattling markets and the dollar while pushing gold higher.

Trump Unveils $200B Mortgage Bond Purchase Plan to Boost Housing Affordability

President Trump announced a $200 billion mortgage bond purchase initiative to lower mortgage rates and improve housing affordability, driving rallies in mortgage and homebuilder stocks.

U.S. Stocks Rally to Records on Jobs Data, Housing Momentum

Stocks in the U.S. climbed to fresh highs as jobs data eased rate cut fears and housing‑related optimism bolstered market breadth, though some sectors like autos lagged.

U.S. Housing Market Inventory Hits 5-Year High, Cooling Price Growth

A surge in new home completions and a rise in existing home listings have pushed U.S. housing inventory to its highest level since 2021, providing much-needed relief to buyers.

AI Chip Demand Fuels Record Earnings for Semiconductor Giants

The global thirst for artificial intelligence capabilities continues to drive record profits for semiconductor manufacturers, with NVIDIA and AMD reporting blockbuster quarterly results.

Gold Prices Stabilize as Geopolitical Tensions Ease Slightly

After a volatile start to the year, gold prices have found a support level as some geopolitical hotspots show signs of cooling, reducing the immediate demand for safe-haven assets.

Wall Street Hangs Near Record Highs as Earnings and Inflation Data Shape Market Outlook

U.S. stocks hovered near record highs amidst mixed earnings, inflation data and optimism for future rate cuts.