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Alibaba earnings call reveals RMB49.5 billion in AI ARR, 45% cloud growth, expanding T-Head chip sales and a three-year capex payback.
Oil prices remain near $94 as Trump intensifies economic pressure on Iran, Hormuz shipping stays restricted and supply concerns lift Brent and WTI.
Alibaba stock recovered to gain 1.3% after profit fell 75% and AI spending jumped 75%, as 45% cloud growth offset concerns over cash burn.
Walmart stock crashed 9.2% despite an earnings beat as weak US comparable sales, consumer pressure and cautious third-quarter guidance worried investors.
Bitcoin price today surged above $71,000 as Treasury buybacks, ETF inflows, regulatory optimism and a major short squeeze fueled the rally.
Marvell stock jumped 9.9% after a Google custom AI chip deal and $12.2 billion warrant, while Broadcom fell 4.6% on competition concerns.
Moderna stock soared 177% after its personalized mRNA cancer vaccine met both Phase 3 melanoma endpoints, lifting Merck and the biotech sector.
US national debt has topped $40 trillion as rising interest costs and Treasury yields create new risks for bonds, stocks and economic growth.
Pop Mart earnings arrive August 20, with revenue seen up 44% as investors assess overseas growth, margins and the company’s reliance on Labubu.
Scott Galloway says SpaceX stock may be worth just $10–$30, warning its $143 price reflects limited supply, index demand and AI-driven hype.
Unitree stock surged 460% in its Shanghai IPO debut, lifting its valuation to RMB342 billion despite just RMB1.7 billion in 2025 revenue.
Fed minutes may decide whether gold breaks $4,450 or the Dollar rebounds as markets weigh a divided FOMC, weaker US data and oil-driven inflation.
Sandisk surged 8.88% and Micron gained 4.13% as AI memory demand drove Monday’s turnover, while Tesla, Apple, Meta and Reddit made headlines.
Unitree Technology lists in Shanghai on August 19 at a $9 billion valuation, raising funds for humanoid robots, embodied AI and computing infrastructure.
Check the gold rate in UAE today for 24K, 22K, 21K, 18K and 14K gold, with current AED prices, daily changes and a complete 30-day UAE price history.
Gold Price Forecast This Week: XAU/USD slips below $4,400 as Treasury yields surge, with Fed minutes and $4,365 support shaping the next move.
Preview Nvidia earnings as Morgan Stanley forecasts $91.1 billion in revenue, with Blackwell demand strong but Rubin, margins and market share in focus.
The Alibaba earnings date is August 20. See what Wall Street expects for revenue, AI cloud growth, quick-commerce losses, margins and cash flow.
The US Dollar Index slips toward 99.50 as weak retail sales and softer inflation reduce expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike in September.
Walmart reports Q2 FY2027 earnings on August 20, with Wall Street watching revenue, e-commerce growth, margins, comparable sales and guidance.
