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Market Cools as Nvidia’s Blowout Earnings Fail to Ignite Futures

  U.S. stock futures were mixed Thursday morning as investors digested Nvidia’s latest blockbuster earnings—results that impressed on paper but didn’t translate into broad market enthusiasm. Dow futures edged slightly higher, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures hovered near the flatline, reflecting a cautious mood across Wall Street. Nvidia delivered strong beats on quarterly revenue and profit, along with guidance that topped expectations. Despite the stellar numbers, the stock’s initial surge faded as traders questioned whether the AI boom can continue delivering outsized returns. Shares ultimately pared gains to under 1% in early trading. The broader market’s hesitation stems from growing concerns about the sustainability of heavy AI investment. Salesforce’s weaker outlook added to the uncertainty, dragging software shares and reinforcing fears that not all tech giants will benefit equally from the AI wave. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions—including renewed U.S.–Iran nuclea...
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Houthi Attacks in the Red Sea Cause Major Disruption to Global Trade

 



The recent Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea have caused a major disruption to global trade, forcing vessels into longer and more costly journeys around Africa. The attacks have led to car factories idling in Belgium and Germany, and spring fashion lines being delayed at a popular British department store. The situation is causing delays and driving up costs at a time when the world is already struggling with higher prices for groceries, rent, and more.

The threat of further attacks grows considerably the longer the war in Gaza drags on. Disruption to Red Sea trade lasting a year could surge goods inflation by up to 2%, piling on pain while the world already struggles with higher prices for groceries, rent, and more. The situation is causing delays and driving up costs at a time when the world is already struggling with higher prices for groceries, rent, and more.


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