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U.S. Stocks Stabilize After Volatile Sell-Off Led by AI and Tariff Fears

U.S. equity markets showed signs of stabilization on Tuesday following a sharp sell-off driven by renewed concerns over artificial intelligence disruption and tariff policy uncertainty. Major indices exhibited mixed performance as investors digested fresh corporate developments and macroeconomic cues while repositioning ahead of midweek data releases and earnings results.

21Shares Spot SUI ETF to Begin Trading on Nasdaq, Expanding U.S. Access to Sui

21Shares announced that its spot SUI ETF will begin trading on the Nasdaq on Tuesday, providing U.S. investors with regulated access to the Sui blockchain’s native token. The listing represents a significant expansion of digital asset investment options within the regulated ETF ecosystem, reflecting broader institutional interest in crypto infrastructure and blockchain-related investment vehicles.

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.

Home Depot Beats Q4 Estimates, Raises Dividend as Housing Market Recovery Gains Traction

Home Depot reported stronger-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter results on Tuesday, posting earnings per share of $2.72 against the $2.54 consensus estimate and revenue of $38.2 billion that narrowly topped forecasts. The home improvement retailer also raised its quarterly dividend to $2.33 per share and reported a 0.4% increase in comparable sales, offering investors an early signal that the U.S. housing market recovery is providing a modest but real tailwind to big-ticket home improvement spending.

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.

Gold Surges Past $5,100 Per Ounce as Trade Chaos and Dollar Weakness Drive Safe-Haven Demand

Gold prices climbed above $5,100 per ounce on Monday as investors fled to safe-haven assets following President Trump's announcement of a 15% global tariff and the resulting uncertainty over the future of U.S. trade policy. The dollar fell against major currencies including the yen, euro, and Swiss franc, amplifying gold's move higher, while silver surged to approximately $85 per ounce. Mining stocks and precious metals ETFs rallied sharply, outperforming a broadly weaker equity market.

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.

Gold Hovers Near $5,000 as Safe-Haven Demand, Central Bank Buying, and Rate Uncertainty Converge

Gold remained firmly anchored near the $4,990 per ounce level on Thursday as a confluence of persistent geopolitical tensions, continued central bank accumulation led by China's People's Bank, and growing expectations for additional Federal Reserve rate cuts kept bullion elevated after its historic surge of more than 60% in 2025 — with major banks targeting prices well above $5,000 by year-end.