# Nasdaq
Latest news and articles about Nasdaq
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Silicon Resilience: Nasdaq Breaches 25,000 as AI Dividends and Geopolitical Volatility Reshape Markets
The Nasdaq hit a record 25,000 points as Intel's market cap surged past $500 billion and Apple announced a massive buyback, while oil prices plummeted on news of U.S.-Iran negotiations. Despite the tech rally, internal divisions at the Fed over inflation persist as Jerome Powell concludes his final meeting as Chairman.
A Tale of Two Markets: Tech Dominance Propels Wall Street to Records as Chinese Assets Drift
Wall Street reached record highs on the back of a powerful rally in semiconductor and large-cap tech stocks, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 setting new benchmarks. Meanwhile, Chinese assets declined as the electric vehicle sector led a broad retreat in the Golden Dragon Index, underscoring a stark performance gap between the two markets.
Silicon Sovereignty: Nvidia Reclaims $5 Trillion Milestone as AI Demand Defies Geopolitical Gravity
Nvidia has reclaimed its $5 trillion market valuation, driven by a sector-wide semiconductor rally and persistent demand for AI infrastructure. Despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, investor confidence in the AI narrative remains at an all-time high as the Nasdaq eyes its best monthly performance since 2020.
The Art of the Pivot: Why American Capital Keeps Betting on Jia Yueting’s Faraday Future
Faraday Future has secured a new $45 million investment from a US institutional investor, extending the survival of Jia Yueting's embattled EV startup. Despite historical losses and a near-total collapse in share value, the company continues to leverage high-risk speculative narratives and the sunk-cost entrapment of creditors to secure capital.
The Ghost in the Stream: Why iQIYI’s Aggressive AI Pivot is Backfiring
iQIYI CEO Gong Yu’s vision of replacing human actors with AI digital twins has sparked a massive industry backlash, as top stars deny participating in the platform's new asset library. Faced with a 97% valuation collapse and shrinking revenues, the streaming giant is attempting to use AI to slash costs and woo investors ahead of a Hong Kong listing, but risks alienating the talent and audiences essential to its survival.
Tech Triumphant: TSMC and CATL Lead a Global Pivot as Traditional Icons Falter
Global markets are undergoing a major transition as AI-driven tech stocks and battery giants like CATL reach record valuations, while traditional consumer leaders like Kweichow Moutai face historic declines. Amidst this economic shift, escalating US sanctions on Iran and administrative friction between the US and China continue to inject volatility into the geopolitical landscape.
The Bulls Return to Broadway: U.S. Markets Rally as Geopolitical Tensions Ease
U.S. stock indices surged as the Nasdaq secured a rare 10-day winning streak, driven by a cooling of Middle East tensions and a massive rally in the cloud computing and AI sectors. The market's pivot away from geopolitical risk toward corporate consolidation and tech growth signals a renewed era of investor optimism.
Tech Resilience and Geopolitical Pivot: Chip Boom Masks Deeper Macroeconomic Anxiety
Wall Street concluded a volatile week with the Nasdaq extending its winning streak on the back of a semiconductor rally, while oil prices plummeted 14% amid hopes for a US-Iran diplomatic breakthrough. Despite record highs for chipmakers like Intel and Nvidia, cratering consumer confidence and sticky inflation data suggest a complex road ahead for the Federal Reserve.
Hong Kong Reclaims IPO Crown as Chinese Tech Abandons Wall Street for Safer Harbors
Hong Kong has reclaimed the top global spot for IPO fundraising in Q1 2026, driven by a surge in AI and tech listings. Meanwhile, Chinese listings in the U.S. have plummeted by 96%, signaling a structural shift toward domestic and regional capital markets amid geopolitical tensions.
Markets Surge on Fragile De-escalation: Tech Leads Global Relief Rally as US-Iran Tensions Cool
Global markets rallied sharply on April 8 following news of a temporary US-Iran ceasefire, with the Nasdaq climbing over 3%. While tech stocks and semiconductors led the gains as oil prices plummeted, analysts remain cautious due to looming recession warnings and the fragile nature of the Middle Eastern peace deal.
Wall Street Retails as Tesla Miss and Chip Sector Slump Spark Global Tech Rout
U.S. markets opened significantly lower as a combination of Tesla's delivery shortfall and a sharp decline in memory chip stocks triggered a broad tech sell-off. The downturn, which also hit European markets, reflects deepening concerns over EV demand and the durability of the semiconductor recovery.
iQIYI’s Dual Offensive: Hong Kong Listing and Buyback Plan Spark Double-Digit Surge
iQIYI shares surged over 10% following news of a planned Hong Kong listing and a $100 million share buyback. The moves are seen as strategic efforts to mitigate US delisting risks and signal confidence in the company's long-term profitability.