Microsoft's $424B Market Plunge: AI Spending Worries Investors
Microsoft Corp. experienced its second-largest single-day market value loss in history, shedding $424 billion as investors question massive AI investments amid slowing cloud growth.
Microsoft Corp. experienced its second-largest single-day market value loss in history, shedding $424 billion as investors question massive AI investments amid slowing cloud growth.
Microsoft's 12.1% tumble, its worst since 2020, pulled the S&P 500 down 0.7% from record levels despite strong earnings. Gold and silver prices swung wildly after historic runs, highlighting market volatility.
Canada's main stock index, the S&P/TSX composite, fell sharply by more than 300 points, driven by a significant decline in technology stocks, reflecting broader market volatility.
Gold prices have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels, surpassing $5,500 per ounce as a nine-day rally gains momentum. The surge is driven by a weaker U.S. dollar, investor flight from bonds, and heightened geopolitical tensions.
The S&P 500 index has achieved a historic milestone by closing above 7,000 points for the first time, driven by investor optimism surrounding artificial intelligence advancements and corporate earnings.
Ed Devlin, CEO of Devlin Capital, warns that chances of a market correction are significantly elevated, citing geopolitical tensions and interest rate uncertainty as key investor risks for 2026.
Famed investor Michael Burry's public endorsement of GameStop has triggered a significant stock rally, reigniting interest in the iconic meme stock as he expresses confidence in CEO Ryan Cohen's strategy.
Major market shifts unfold as the U.S. dollar declines toward 2022 lows, gold surpasses $5,000, and equities gain. The Federal Reserve's 2026 rate cut timing becomes a key focus amid earnings season.
Gold prices skyrocketed beyond $5,000 per ounce, reaching a record high of over $5,111 as global political instability and economic uncertainty drive unprecedented demand for safe-haven assets.
Financial markets show early warning signs of structural shifts, with gold surging 70% and Japanese bond yields hitting 4%. Investors must act as central bank policies risk currency debasement.
World stock markets experienced a broad decline on Monday, January 26, 2026, as the Japanese yen appreciated significantly against the U.S. dollar, creating ripple effects across international financial sectors.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford challenges Prime Minister Mark Carney's credibility regarding China's EV industry trade agreement, sparking debate over economic priorities and national security concerns.
Sprott Inc. shares surge as gold approaches $5,000 per ounce, with TD Cowen raising price target to $176. RBC updates Canadian small-cap conviction list, adding StorageVault, Osisko, and Cascades.
Canada's main stock index advanced, buoyed by rising oil and gold prices, while U.S. markets showed a mixed performance amid varied economic signals.
Global stock markets recovered as President Trump backed down on Greenland acquisition threats and EU tariffs, easing investor fears in a volatile week marked by political tensions.
Donald Trump's economic pressure on allies sparks debate about coordinated selling of U.S. Treasuries. Experts warn of market volatility and recession risks, despite potential retaliation power.
British Columbia's investment regulator has determined that Core Capital Partners Inc. and four businessmen committed pump-and-dump stock fraud, generating $46 million in profits through artificial price inflation.
U.S. stocks rallied sharply after President Trump announced a framework deal regarding Greenland, averting planned tariffs on European goods and calming investor nerves following recent market volatility.
U.S. markets rallied sharply following President Trump's announcement of a framework agreement on Greenland, which temporarily alleviated concerns about potential tariffs on European goods.
Despite geopolitical tensions and market volatility, Wall Street analysts see solid foundations for stock market gains, citing historical patterns and strong corporate earnings projections.
The S&P/TSX composite index surged by more than 100 points, while U.S. stock markets also posted gains, reflecting positive investor sentiment amid global economic discussions.
Wall Street shows signs of recovery following a sharp sell-off triggered by President Trump's Greenland remarks, with key indexes edging higher amid lingering market uncertainty.
U.S. stock futures climb and gold prices surge to a new record high as global financial markets stabilize in anticipation of former President Donald Trump's keynote address at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Financial markets plunged as President Trump's renewed threats over Greenland and tariffs created volatility, erasing the S&P 500's 2026 gains and sending investors toward safe havens.
The 'Sell America' trade intensifies as Greenland tensions and Japanese bond volatility disrupt markets, erasing S&P 500 gains and boosting safe-haven demand.
EQB Inc. shares rose over 6% after BMO Capital Markets analyst upgraded the stock to outperform, citing strategic benefits from the $800-million PC Financial acquisition.
Financial markets experienced heightened volatility as President Trump's renewed tariff threats against Europe triggered a sell-off in U.S. assets, pushing the VIX to an eight-week high.
U.S. stock markets experienced a sharp decline following President Trump's announcement of new tariffs on eight European countries, escalating tensions over Greenland.
The price of gold has surged to a new record high, driven by investor demand for security amid geopolitical uncertainty and market volatility.
Global financial markets tumble as former President Trump's renewed push to claim Greenland sparks investor anxiety. U.S. stock futures and world shares decline sharply.