Market Overview - The US stock market experienced a significant rally, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average surpassing the 50,000 points mark for the first time in history, closing at 50,115.67 points, up 2.47% [3] - The S&P 500 index rose by 1.97% to 6,932.3 points, while the Nasdaq Composite increased by 2.18% to 23,031.21 points [3] - Weekly performance showed mixed results, with the Dow gaining 2.5% while the Nasdaq fell by 1.84% and the S&P 500 dipped by 0.1% [3] Sector Performance - Major technology stocks saw a boost, with the US Technology Seven Index rising by 1.02% [4] - Semiconductor stocks performed well, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index surging, AMD increasing by over 11%, and Broadcom rising by over 7% [8] Individual Stock Highlights - Nvidia's stock surged by 7.81%, closing at $185.41 per share, with a total market capitalization of $450.55 billion [8] - Tesla's shares rose by 3.48%, while Microsoft and Apple also saw increases; however, Amazon fell by 5.62%, Google by 2.5%, and Meta by 1.31% [7][8] Chinese Stocks - Chinese stocks listed in the US saw a general increase, with the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index rising by 3.71% [9] - Notable performers included Alibaba, which rose over 3%, Baidu increasing by over 5%, and Li Auto rising by over 6% [10] Commodity Market - Spot gold prices surged nearly 4%, reaching a high of $4,971.39 per ounce, and currently trading at $4,966.61 per ounce [12] - Spot silver prices also saw a significant increase, breaking $78 per ounce with a daily rise of 9.7% [14] Federal Reserve Insights - Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Jefferson indicated that the current interest rate stance is appropriate for a stable economy, despite inflation remaining above the 2% target [17] - The Fed's recent rate cuts have brought rates to a range of 3.5% to 3.75%, aligning with market expectations for a neutral level that neither stimulates nor suppresses the economy [18]

Core Viewpoint - UBS Group significantly reduced its holdings in major tech stocks during the fourth quarter of 2025, with only a slight increase in Meta among the "Magnificent 7" tech giants [1][2]. Group 1: Holdings and Changes - UBS disclosed a reduction in its holdings of key tech stocks including Nvidia, Microsoft, Google, Apple, Amazon, Micron Technology, and Tesla [1][2]. - The total market value of UBS's securities as of the end of 2025 was $616.683 billion, reflecting a 5.65% decrease from the previous quarter [1]. - The top five holdings were Nvidia ($14.452 billion), Microsoft ($13.563 billion), Apple ($12.111 billion), Broadcom ($8.228 billion), and Amazon ($7.988 billion), together accounting for 14.52% of the investment portfolio [2]. Group 2: Specific Stock Reductions - In Q4 2025, UBS reduced its stake in Nvidia by 10.47% (10.04 million shares), in Apple by 10.57% (5.27 million shares), in Microsoft by 7.64% (2.32 million shares), in Google by 9.05% (2.21 million shares), in Amazon by 4.57% (1.66 million shares), and in Tesla by 15.09% (0.71 million shares) [2][3]. - UBS also reduced its holdings in Micron Technology by 1.62 million shares, bringing its total to 8.39 million shares, and in Oracle by 0.22 million shares, reducing its holdings to 11.31 million shares [3]. Group 3: Financial Performance - UBS reported a total revenue of $12.1 billion for Q4 2025, exceeding analyst expectations and up from $11.6 billion year-on-year [4]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders grew by 56% year-on-year to $1.2 billion, surpassing the analyst estimate of $919 million [4]. - Wealth management business saw a net inflow of $8.5 billion, significantly lower than the previous quarter's $37.5 billion and below market expectations of $27.4 billion [5]. Group 4: Market Reactions and Future Outlook - Following the earnings report, UBS's stock price fell by 5.92% and 2.41% on consecutive days [5]. - UBS's CEO indicated that the wealth management sector in the Americas is expected to see positive net new assets in 2026, despite anticipated challenges in the first half of the year [5]. - UBS's investment banking division contributed significantly to the overall profit, with a 34% increase in operating profit driven by market volatility [6].

Group 1 - US stock market indices experienced significant gains, with the Dow Jones rising 2.47% to surpass 50,000 points, marking a new closing high, and a weekly increase of 2.5% [1] - The Nasdaq Composite rose by 2.18%, with a weekly decline of 1.84%, while the S&P 500 increased by 1.97% with a weekly drop of 0.1% [1] - The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index surged by 5.7%, with Nvidia increasing nearly 8%, adding $325 billion in market value, and Broadcom rising over 7% [1] Group 2 - Cryptocurrency and precious metals saw notable gains, with Circle and Coinbase rising over 13%, and AMD and Coherent increasing over 8% [1] - The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index rose by 3.71%, with a weekly increase of 0.99%, highlighting strong performance among popular Chinese stocks [1] - Notable gains in Chinese stocks included XPeng up 4.9%, NIO up 7.4%, and Baidu up 5%, indicating positive sentiment in the Chinese market [1] Group 3 - The AI ETF (product code: 515070) tracked the CSI Artificial Intelligence Theme Index and saw a five-day decline of 8.45% with a P/E ratio of 60.69 [2] - The Gaming ETF (product code: 159869) tracked the CSI Animation and Gaming Index, experiencing a five-day decline of 3.77% with a P/E ratio of 39.87 [2] - The Robot ETF (product code: 562500) tracked the CSI Robot Index, while the A50 ETF (product code: 159601) tracked the MSCI China A50 Connect RMB Index [2]

The S&P/TSX composite index was up 476.38 points at 32,470.98.Many of the gains in the Canadian stock market came from the basic materials sector. He said that the price of precious metals has seen a lot of movement recently, but has still been strong so far this year.“That’s given a boost to the Canadian mining stocks, so we’re seeing a positive tilt today,” said Ludwick.Prices in the metals market also calmed a bit following their own wild swings. Gold rose 1.8%, while silver added 0.2%. The April gold co ...

ETF Tracker StatSheet          You can view the latest version here.LATE PANIC-BID SAVES THE WEEK – S&P FLAT AFTER ROLLERCOASTER[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com][Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com]Moving the marketThe Dow surged 1,200 points (about 2.5%) and blasted through 50,000 for the first time ever, flipping positive for the week. The S&P 500 jumped 2%, the Nasdaq added 2.2%, and the S&P clawed its way back into the green for 2026 overall.Nvidia and Broadcom were two of the big winners, each up 7% af ...

Core Insights - Broadcom's operating income increased to $26 billion with operating margins near 41%, showcasing its strengths in R&D, acquisitions, and shareholder returns [1] - The company has developed a unique selling proposition (USP) in bespoke AI chips, winning business from major firms like Google and attracting interest from others looking to enhance AI adoption [2] - Broadcom's revenue surged 74% to $6.5 billion in Q4 2025, with expectations of reaching $8.2 billion in the first quarter of the current year [3] Industry Dynamics - Broadcom is experiencing growing pains in a competitive AI landscape, with its stock (AVGO) dropping over 23% from its December peak of $413 due to concerns over lower gross margins from custom AI processors compared to legacy silicon businesses [4] - The company has a substantial AI order backlog of $73 billion, which may support growth but could also lead to short-term margin pressures as resources are reallocated to custom chip production [5] - Investors are cautious, with many hedging against the potential of an AI bubble, making the upcoming earnings report on March 2 critical for assessing Broadcom's ability to address these concerns [6] Competitive Position - Broadcom has positioned itself among the "Magnificent Seven" on Wall Street, alongside major companies like Tesla and Meta Platforms, indicating its significant market capitalization [7] - The firm possesses a competitive advantage over semiconductor rivals like Nvidia and has a robust order sheet, suggesting potential for substantial growth in 2026 [7] - The clarity of Broadcom's growth trajectory will depend on its fiscal first-quarter results in March, which could serve as a catalyst for the stock if growth ambitions are met [8]

US stocks rebounded on Friday from a weeklong tech bruising as Wall Street reassessed worries about the impact of AI disruption and the risks of hefty Big Tech spending. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) led the way higher, surging by about 2.5%, or more than 1,200 points, to climb ahead of the 50,000 level for the first time. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) rose 2% in its best session since May of last year. The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) added about 2.1%, as the indexes bounced back from Thursday's sharp closi ...

The Dow exploded higher on Friday, surging roughly 1,000 points as a targeted rebound in chipmakers eased a bruising week for US markets. After several sessions of sharp tech-led selling, investors st... ...

Market Overview - Stocks rebounded on Friday, led by technology, despite a poor week overall for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq [1] - The best performing sector was consumer staples, which rose 13% in 2026, marking their best year in decades [1] Company Earnings and Capital Expenditure - Meta Platforms invested $22.14 billion in Q4 and $72.22 billion for the full year 2025, with anticipated spending of $115 billion to $135 billion in 2026 [1] - Microsoft spent $37.5 billion on capital expenditures, with analysts projecting $148 billion for the fiscal year [1] - Alphabet reported $27.5 billion in Q4 capex and $91.4 billion for the year, expected to increase to $175 billion to $185 billion in 2026 [1] - Amazon's capex was $39.5 billion in Q4 and $128 billion for 2025, planning to invest $200 billion in 2026 [1] Investment Opportunities - Broadcom shares are down about 4% year-to-date and 20% from their all-time high, prompting an upgrade to a buy-equivalent rating due to increased capex plans from major clients like Alphabet and Meta [1] - The anticipated increase in spending on AI infrastructure is expected to benefit various companies in the portfolio, including Nvidia, Eaton, GE Vernova, Dover, Corning, Cisco Systems, and Qnity Electronics [1] Upcoming Economic Data - The pace of earnings season will slow next week, with 15% of S&P 500 companies still scheduled to report, including DuPont and Cisco [1] - Key economic data to be released includes December retail sales, January consumer price index, and the January employment report, which is expected to show nonfarm job gains of about 70,000 and an unchanged unemployment rate of 4.4% [1]

Market Performance - Wall Street is experiencing a rebound, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 1,035 points, or 2.1%, nearing 50,000, and the Nasdaq composite increasing by 2% [1] - The S&P 500 rose 1.7%, aiming for its second gain in the last eight days, despite still heading toward its third losing week in four [1][4] Technology Sector - Chip companies significantly contributed to the market gains, with Nvidia rallying 6.2% and Broadcom climbing 5% [2] - Amazon announced plans to invest about $200 billion this year in areas like AI, chips, and robotics, which raised concerns about the potential return on such heavy spending, leading to an 8.5% drop in its stock [3] Consumer Sentiment - A preliminary report indicated a slight improvement in US consumer sentiment, particularly among households owning stocks, which is beneficial for the S&P 500 [12] - Airline stocks showed strength, with United Airlines gaining 7.1%, American Airlines 6.3%, and Delta Air Lines 5.7%, driven by expectations of increased consumer spending on travel [14] Cryptocurrency Market - Bitcoin stabilized after a significant decline, rising back above $68,000 after dropping close to $60,000 [5][13] - The recovery in Bitcoin positively impacted stocks of companies involved in the crypto economy, with Robinhood Markets jumping 13.5% and Coinbase Global rising 9.5% [9] International Market - European indexes rose despite Stellantis experiencing a nearly 26% drop after announcing a €22 billion ($26 billion) charge due to adjustments in its electric vehicle production strategy [15]