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Nikkei ends nearly 3% higher as AI, chip stocks rally
By Junko Fujita TOKYO, March 18 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average ended nearly 3% higher on Wednesday, led by chip and artificial intelligence-related stocks, as concerns over the economic impact of surging oil prices subsided. The Nikkei .N225 rose 2.87% to 55,239.4, snapping a four-d...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
LIVE MARKETS-To dot, or not to dot, that is the question
Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.com TO DOT, OR NOT TO DOT, THAT IS THE QUESTIONA look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu A small pull...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
First-Day Gain Hits 520%, How Much Is This New AI Hardware Stock Really Worth?
TradingKey - Military drone company Swarmer Inc attracted collective bullish sentiment from market capital today, surging 520% on its market debut. Trading volume far exceeded expectations, marking the second-largest first-day IPO gain in nearly five years.
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Wed, Mar 18
Microsoft Weighs Legal Action Over Amazon’s $50 Billion OpenAI Partnership
TradingKey - According to the Financial Times, Microsoft is evaluating legal action against a $50 billion cloud partnership between Amazon and OpenAI. The core of the dispute centers on the "Frontier" enterprise AI Agent platform launched jointly by the two parties, with Microsoft questioning whether its operational model on AWS violates existing contractual terms.
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Wed, Mar 18
Is Nebius Stock a Buy Now?
Key PointsNebius offers AI customers access to top chips and services to run their workloads.Meta recently expanded its deal with Nebius to as much as $27 billion. 10 stocks we like better than Nebius Group › Nebius Group (NASDAQ: NBIS) has soared in recent quarters as it is offering something criti...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 18
Forget Tech Stocks and Buy This Energy Stock That's Fueling the AI Boom
Key PointsConstellation Energy’s valuation bakes in major AI-driven upside even as recent earnings growth and year-to-date performance have lagged the hype.Devon Energy offers a direct natural-gas angle to rising data-center electricity demand through long-term supply contracts and a pending merger ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 18
Memory Stocks Lead Japan and South Korea Markets; Nikkei 225 Hits 55,000 Mark; KOSPI Break 5,900, Triggering Circuit Breakers
TradingKey - During the Asian trading session on Wednesday, March 18, Japanese and South Korean stock markets rose across the board. The Nikkei 225 Index climbed above the 55,000-point mark, a gain of 2.6%. South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI index surged 4.6%, breaking through the 5,900-point level. As K
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Wed, Mar 18
Tencent: Time to shed the old-school vibe and hit its stride in AI
After HK market close on Mar 18 (Beijing time), $TENCENT(00700.HK) reported Q3 2025 results. Overall, the print held few surprises, with some minor variances vs. expectations. In the current AI transition window, management’s guidance on investment and growth for this year matters more for mid-term ...Dolphin Research
Wed, Mar 18
Option Focus | Micron Sees Bearish Spread Positioning Ahead of Earnings; Longer-Dated Bets Turn Aggressively Bullish to $620–$750
Micron Technology is set to report earnings after the close on March 18, with the options market bracing for a potentially sharp move. The stock was last trading at $461.69, while options expiring March 20 imply heightened volatility around the event.Key Earnings Expectations and Market FocusConsens...Tiger News
Wed, Mar 18
1 Stock I Plan to Load Up On in 2026
Key PointsWalmart is expanding beyond just physical retail sales.Walmart's e-commerce and advertising businesses are growing faster than its retail business.A new tech-forward approach should increase Walmart's competitiveness.10 stocks we like better than Walmart › The economy operates in cycles. S...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 18
MORNING BID EUROPE-To dot, or not to dot, that is the question
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella QiuA small pullback in oil prices was apparently all it took to get markets back in the risk-on party mood. Japan's Nikkei jumped more than 2% and South Korea surged almost 4%, so maybe investors reckon oil will steady around $10...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
The Iran Conflict Could Capsize Auto Sales Globally. Which Stocks Are Safe?
Key PointsThe conflict in Iran will impact global auto demand, but in different ways.With a larger presence in the Middle East, Chinese automakers will likely feel the most impact.Detroit automakers are more protected from that disruption, but could face challenges due to rising oil prices.10 stocks...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 18
24H | Alibaba Jumps 3% as Alibaba Cloud Raises AI Computing and Storage Prices Up to 34%
Alibaba Cloud has announced price hikes of up to 34% on AI computing and storage products due to surging global AI demand and rising supply-chain costs.Product like T-Head Zhenwu 810E rose 5%-34%, while CPFS (Intelligent Computing edition) storage increased 30%. Sources cite a sharp rise in Token us...Tiger News
Wed, Mar 18
Coca-Cola vs. PepsiCo: Which One Will Make You Richer?
Key PointsCoca-Cola has a leaner, more efficient business than PepsiCo, but PepsiCo generates more revenue.PepsiCo has been increasing its annual dividend at a faster rate than Coca-Cola.Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are both Dividend Kings.10 stocks we like better than Coca-Cola › When it comes to the beve...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 18
What Is One of the Best Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy Right Now?
Key PointsSurging hyperscaler spending on the AI infrastructure build-out could strongly benefit Nvidia.The company is focusing on maintaining its technological edge in accelerated computing.Nvidia's full-stack approach combining chips, networking, and software is making its AI infrastructure platfo...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 18
Envicool climbs on report Google in talks to buy equipment for data centres
Shares of Chinese precision temperature control and energy-saving solutions provider Shenzhen Envicool Technology 002837.SZ climb 6% to 107.33 yuanAlphabet's Google GOOGL.O is in talks with Envicool 002837.SZ and other Chinese firms about buying liquid cooling equipment for data centres, Reuters...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
