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Asian Stocks Advance, Led by Alibaba, as Yen Hits 150 to Dollar

Asian stocks rose after Alibaba reported fast revenue growth, the yen weakened past 150 per dollar, and the Bank of Japan signaled readiness to curb bond yields.

Hedge Funds Bet Again on Yen Outperformance

Funds Wager on Japanese Yen Outperformance as Inflation Rises

Fed Official Warns of Inflation Risk, Markets Adjust Rate Expectations

St. Louis Fed President Musalem expresses caution on inflation, hinting at a possible shift in monetary policy stance amidst concerns over tariffs and immigration policies.

Asian Markets Gain as Alibaba Leads Tech Rally; Yen Drops

Alibaba earnings boost Asian stocks, with Chinese tech shares leading gains; yen weakens past 150 per dollar; Alibaba's AI focus drives global fund inflows; BOJ rate hike speculation lifts USD/JPY; S&P 500 falls as Walmart results weigh; Treasury yields steady; oil set for weekly gain on supply uncertainty; gold holds near record amid safe-haven demand.

Asian Shares Rise as US Exceptionalism Narrative Fades, AI Stocks Gain Buyers

Asian markets make gains against Wall Street losses, buoyed by optimism in Chinese stocks and AI advancements.

Trump's Deregulation: The Last Bullish Theme That Could Boost Stocks

Deregulation could spark further upside in the stock market, says Bank of America. Investors should eye stocks in consumer discretionary and financials sectors as key beneficiaries.

Telstra Misled Customers About Broadband Downgrading, Court Rules

Australian court rules Telstra misled broadband customers over speed downgrade, ACCC alleges. Telstra is facing penalties, compensation orders, and other decisions by the court.

US Stocks Decline Amid Walmart’s Outlook, Fears About Trump Policies

US stocks fell on Thursday as investors analyzed Walmart's (WMT) outlook and assessed the impact of President Trump's proposed tariffs and policy shifts. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) plunged around 450 points, or roughly 1%. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) lost 0.5%, retreating after its second consecutive record close on Wednesday, while the tech-laden Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) also shed about 0.5%.

Rivian posts strong Q4, beats estimates and sees smaller loss in 2025

Rivian (RIVN) reported a strong Q4 with gross profit, better-than-expected EBITDA loss, and plans for a smaller loss in 2025. The company also expanded its partnership with Volkswagen and won a conditional commitment for a $6.6 billion loan from the DOE.

Alliant Energy Reports Fourth-Quarter Earnings

Alliant Energy Corp. (LNT) reported fourth-quarter net income of $150 million, or 70 cents per share, on revenue of $976 million.