XRP stuck below $1.80 resistance: is another drop coming soon?

XRP is entering a critical phase as a key level that supported prices through most of 2025 now acts as a barrier to recovery. The $1.80 mark, once a reliable floor, flipped into resistance in January 2026 and has remained out of reach since. Even as new developments emerge on the XRP Ledger, including AI-driven… Continue reading XRP stuck below $1.80 resistance: is another drop coming soon?

Inside Alibaba’s reset: 34% job cuts, profit shock, and AI gamble

Alibaba has sharply reduced its workforce as it restructures its business and intensifies its focus on artificial intelligence. The Chinese e-commerce and technology group ended December with 128,197 employees, down from 194,320 a year earlier, marking a decline of about 34% year over year. The update came alongside its latest earnings report released Thursday, which… Continue reading Inside Alibaba’s reset: 34% job cuts, profit shock, and AI gamble

Tesla taps China for $2.9B solar gear in major US expansion push: report

Tesla is planning to scale domestic solar production by sourcing nearly $2.9 billion worth of manufacturing equipment from Chinese suppliers, a Reuters report said on Friday. The initiative aligns with Elon Musk’s broader goal of building large-scale solar capacity within the United States. Internal hiring plans and public statements indicate Tesla is targeting 100 gigawatts… Continue reading Tesla taps China for $2.9B solar gear in major US expansion push: report

Evening digest: Bitcoin steadies, Goldman Sachs to start layoffs in April

On Thursday, Bitcoin traded around $69,000-$70,000.  Goldman Sachs is reportedly looking to start job cuts in April, while OpenAI announced it will acquire Astral, and Uber announceda  partnership with Rivian. Bitcoin holds steady amid broader market selloff Bitcoin drifted between $69,000 and $70,000 as escalating tensions in Iran and across the Middle East rattled global… Continue reading Evening digest: Bitcoin steadies, Goldman Sachs to start layoffs in April

Wall Street falls as oil surge fuels inflation fears, Dow Jones down 200 points

Wall Street closed lower on Thursday as rising oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East dampened investor sentiment and clouded the outlook for interest rate cuts. The S&P 500 fell 0.27% to 6,606.49, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.28% to 22,090.69. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.44%, or 203.72 points, to… Continue reading Wall Street falls as oil surge fuels inflation fears, Dow Jones down 200 points

Figma stock falls as Google AI Stitch sparks design software fears

Figma shares extended their decline this week as investor concerns over artificial intelligence competition intensified following the launch of a new design-focused product from Google. The stock dropped 8% on Wednesday and fell more than 4% on Thursday, taking its losses to about 35% for the year. The selloff reflects broader pressure across the software… Continue reading Figma stock falls as Google AI Stitch sparks design software fears

European bulletin: central banks turn hawkish, Lamborghini profits fall

European markets faced broad pressure on Thursday as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East rattled investor sentiment, pushed energy prices higher, and complicated the outlook for inflation and monetary policy. Central banks across Europe signaled increasing caution, Lamborghini’s profit declined while HSBC announced layoffs. European markets slide on geopolitical and inflation fears European shares… Continue reading European bulletin: central banks turn hawkish, Lamborghini profits fall

Analyst says SoundHound stock can double as CFO announces departure

SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) opened in the red on Thursday after CFO Nitesh Sharan said he’s stepping down to join a quantum computing company on April 3rd. However, a senior D.A. Davidson analyst, Gil Luria, says the announcement is hardly any reason for long-term investors to trim their exposure to the voice artificial intelligence (AI)… Continue reading Analyst says SoundHound stock can double as CFO announces departure

AI data center boom drives lithium demand as supply risks grow

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure is reshaping global lithium demand, with energy storage systems emerging as a key growth driver alongside electric vehicles. Last year, data centers powering chatbots and other AI applications drove a sharp rise in demand for lithium-iron phosphate batteries, which provide stable and reliable energy supply. These batteries are… Continue reading AI data center boom drives lithium demand as supply risks grow