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US Stocks Stumble Amid Earnings Jitters, GDP Data Below Expectations

U.S. stocks finished mixed on Thursday as investors digested earnings updates from tech giants like Microsoft and Meta and awaited Apple's results for cues on the broader tech sector's health.

Fed's Wait-and-See Approach Reinforced by GDP, Inflation Data

A new GDP report and the expectation of a sticky inflation reading Friday should reinforce the Federal Reserve’s new wait-and-see approach on interest rates. The fourth quarter GDP report released Thursday provided some evidence that the US economy capped off a surprisingly strong year in 2024. However, inflation remains a concern for Fed policymakers, with readings still above the Fed’s 2% target. A new inflation report due out Friday may not do much to alleviate those concerns.

Mukesh Ambani and family buy 49% stake in Oval Invincibles

Asia's richest family, the Ambanis, have acquired a 49% stake in the Oval Invincibles, the first Hundred franchise to be sold. This purchase marks their entry into the English cricket market, where they will share control with Surrey County Cricket Club.

Oracle Unveils AI Agents for Supply Chain Management

Oracle debuts AI agents for manufacturers, part of tech industry's push towards greater AI capabilities.

Comcast Stock Falls 10% on Broadband and Peacock Woes

Comcast's stock falls 10% after reporting a bigger-than-expected drop in broadband customers and failing to add more subscribers to Peacock.

Justice Department Sues to Block HPE's $14 Billion Juniper Acquisition

Justice Dept. sues to block Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.'s $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks Inc., arguing it would harm competition in the market for enterprise wireless equipment.

Oil Prices Steady on Tariff Speculation, US Growth Concerns

Oil market faces uncertainty amid tariff speculation from Trump administration and economic data

Colombia's Flowers Bloom for Valentine's Day

Colombia is one of the world's top flower producers, with nearly 40% of US imports coming from the country. In the lead-up to Valentine's Day, Colombian flower growers prepare for a surge in demand, with 80% of their exports destined for the US. Tariffs would have had a catastrophic impact on the industry, but a recent resolution averted that threat.

Tesla Pledges Return to Growth in 2025 After Earnings Miss

Tesla aims for growth rebound in 2025, despite Q4 revenue miss and profit decline. FSD (Full Self-Driving) expansion and new vehicle plans unveiled.

Meta AI Chief Says Silicon Valley's Anxiety Over DeepSeek Is 'Unjustified'

Silicon Valley fears DeepSeek's rise, but Meta's AI chief claims the hysteria is unfounded. DeepSeek's cost-effective AI models spark concern, yet experts believe inference costs will rise as AI becomes more sophisticated.