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Binance Revives Tokenized U.S. Stock Trading Through Ondo Finance Partnership

Binance has reintroduced trading in select tokenized U.S. equities through a partnership with Ondo Finance, offering crypto traders access to fractionalized versions of traditional stocks and ETFs. The move underscores growing convergence between digital asset platforms and traditional financial markets, despite ongoing regulatory scrutiny in key jurisdictions.

Meta Seals Multiyear AMD Partnership, Deploying 6 Gigawatts of Instinct GPUs for AI Data Centers

Meta Platforms has inked a landmark multiyear agreement with Advanced Micro Devices to deploy up to 6 gigawatts of AMD Instinct graphics processing units across its artificial intelligence data center infrastructure. The deal, which includes a performance-based warrant granting Meta the right to acquire up to 160 million AMD shares, lifted AMD stock by more than 6% in Tuesday trading and signals a significant diversification away from Nvidia among hyperscale cloud operators.

Nvidia Braces for Fiscal Q4 Earnings Wednesday as Wall Street Eyes $66 Billion Revenue, Blackwell Guidance

Nvidia is set to report its fiscal fourth-quarter 2026 results after Wednesday's market close, with Wall Street consensus calling for approximately $66 billion in revenue and earnings of $1.53 per share — each representing roughly 67–72% growth year over year. Investors will focus as much on the chipmaker's forward guidance for Blackwell GPU demand, gross margin trajectory, and any update on China sales as on the headline numbers themselves.

Wall Street Braces for Pivotal Nvidia Earnings as AI Spending Scrutiny Intensifies

Nvidia is set to report fiscal fourth-quarter results after the close on Wednesday, February 25, with analysts expecting earnings of $1.53 per share on revenue of approximately $65.7 billion — representing year-over-year growth of more than 70%. The report arrives as Magnificent Seven stocks have stalled in 2026 and investors demand clarity on Blackwell chip demand, gross margin trajectories, and the potential reopening of the Chinese market.

U.S. Business Activity Growth Slows Significantly in February, Signals Economic Softening

New data from S&P Global shows that U.S. business activity expanded at the slowest pace in nearly a year in February, reflecting reduced manufacturing orders and slower services growth. While the economy remains in expansion territory, the slowdown could weigh on sentiment and corporate investment plans if the trend persists, particularly in cyclical sectors tied to industrial production and hiring.

Nvidia's February 25 Earnings Report Looms as the AI Economy's Defining Moment — Analysts Divided on Path Forward

With Nvidia set to report fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 results on February 25, Wall Street is fixated on whether the chipmaker's Blackwell GPU ramp, forward guidance, and commentary on the AI investment super-cycle can justify the stock's elevated valuation — as multiple major banks reiterate buy ratings even as the broader Nasdaq struggles and AI disruption fears weigh on software peers.

Federal Reserve Minutes Expected to Reveal Dovish Shift as Markets Price Two Rate Cuts in 2026

The Federal Reserve will release minutes from its January 16-17 policy meeting at 2 p.m. ET today, with investors seeking insights into policymakers' thinking after they held rates steady at 3.5%-3.75%. The document is expected to detail how officials weigh persistent inflation against signs of labor market stabilization, as markets now price in more than two quarter-point rate cuts by year-end following last week's benign CPI data.

Nasdaq Extends Losing Streak as AI Chip Selloff Deepens on Return From Holiday

U.S. equities slumped Tuesday as traders returned from the Presidents' Day holiday to a continuation of the technology-sector rout, with a key gauge of chipmakers including Nvidia and Broadcom falling 1.2%. The Nasdaq Composite extended its longest weekly slide since 2022, pushing both the S&P 500 and the tech-heavy index into negative territory for 2026 amid intensifying anxiety over the sustainability of artificial intelligence infrastructure spending.

Coinbase Surges 16% Despite Earnings Miss as $1 Billion Share Buyback Signals Confidence

Coinbase Global rallied 16.4% on Friday following fourth quarter results that missed revenue estimates but showcased $3.07 billion in free cash flow and completion of a $1 billion share buyback program. The cryptocurrency exchange's transformation into a diversified financial infrastructure platform attracted renewed institutional buying led by Cathie Wood's ARK Invest, which purchased $15.2 million in shares.