Nvidia(US:NVDA) Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2026-02-23 13:13Market Overview - US stock index futures are all down, with Nasdaq futures down 0.66%, S&P 500 futures down 0.46%, and Dow futures down 0.49% as of the report [1] - European indices show mixed results, with Germany's DAX down 0.59%, UK's FTSE 100 up 0.35%, France's CAC40 up 0.50%, and the Euro Stoxx 50 down 0.11% [1] Oil Prices - WTI crude oil is up 0.36% at $66.72 per barrel, while Brent crude oil is up 0.31% at $71.52 per barrel [2] Market Sentiment - Uncertainty surrounding tariff policies is impacting financial markets, leading to declines in the US dollar and stock futures, while spot gold rises to $5170 per ounce, up 1.3% [3] - Goldman Sachs reports a surge in demand for bearish protection among professional investors, indicating a potential market breakout despite the S&P 500 trading in a narrow range [4] Corporate Developments - Nvidia's upcoming Q4 earnings report is highly anticipated, as the company is seen as a key driver for the AI trading theme in the global bull market [5] - SK Hynix plans to significantly expand its AI storage chip production to meet surging demand, driven by a massive investment in AI infrastructure by major tech companies [7] - Gilead Sciences announces the acquisition of Arcellx for $8 billion, paying $115 per share, which represents a 79% premium over the last closing price [7] Legal and Regulatory News - The US Supreme Court is set to hear a case involving ExxonMobil's claim against the Cuban government for seized property, under the Helms-Burton Act [8] - Domino's Pizza reports strong Q4 results, achieving a 9% profit increase and a 6.4% rise in total sales, while also raising its quarterly dividend by 14.4% [8]