Group 1: Micron Technology - Micron reported Q4 revenue of $11.3 billion, exceeding Wall Street estimates, and raised its outlook for the upcoming quarter [2][5] - The positive results were driven by the AI data center boom, with Micron's stock rising over 40% in the past month [2][4] - The company provided guidance for Q1 2026 with a midpoint revenue estimate of $12.5 billion, surpassing the street's expectation of $11.7 billion [5][6] Group 2: Nvidia - Nvidia announced plans to invest up to $100 billion in open AI, raising concerns among analysts about potential overspending [3] - There are worries that Nvidia's investments may be artificially inflating the AI boom and compelling companies to exclusively purchase from Nvidia [3] Group 3: Alibaba - Alibaba launched a significant AI initiative, partnering with Nvidia to develop advanced AI infrastructure and introducing its Quen 3 Max language model [42] - The stock surged over 9% in Hong Kong and New York, with CEO Eddie Woo announcing a $50 billion investment for global expansion [42] Group 4: European Defense Stocks - European defense stocks experienced a rise following Trump's unexpected shift in policy regarding Ukraine, suggesting potential for increased military spending [11] Group 5: Tether - Tether is in discussions to raise up to $20 billion, which would value the firm at $500 billion, making it one of the most valuable private companies globally [13][14] Group 6: Federal Reserve - Fed Chair Jerome Powell indicated that further rate cuts are not guaranteed, leading to a decline in Wall Street stocks [18][19] - The Fed's dual mandate focuses on maximum employment and stable prices, with a third mandate regarding moderate long-term interest rates gaining attention [30][31]
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