📈 Stocks / Finance

IonQ Plunges on Heavy Losses and Dilution Risk

The Motley Fool

IonQ's stock dropped 16.8% after reporting a Q4 loss of $0.93 per share, far worse than the expected $0.12 loss, despite beating revenue estimates at $11.7M. The company announced a $500M stock sale to fund ongoing losses, extending its cash runway but raising dilution concerns. Analysts expect profitability by 2029.

Nasdaq Hits 2025 Low as Nvidia, Palantir Break Support

Investor’s Business Daily

The Nasdaq plunged 2.8%, hitting a three-month low, while the S&P 500 fell 1.6% after failing to break its 50-day line. Nvidia dropped 8.5%, knifing below its 200-day line, as institutional investors likely trimmed holdings post-earnings. Palantir also undercut key support, with growth stocks broadly struggling amid market weakness.

Snowflake Surges on Earnings, Key Levels to Watch

Investopedia

Snowflake (SNOW) jumped 9% after beating earnings estimates and guiding 24% revenue growth for FY26. The stock formed a cup and handle pattern, with resistance at $190, $212, $236, and $275, while support sits at $153. The rally follows an expanded Microsoft partnership and AI-driven enterprise demand.

🪙 Crypto

Bitcoin's Pullback May Signal a Larger Rally

CoinDesk

Bitcoin's recent 15% drop to below $80K aligns with a classic 'breakout and retest' pattern, where prices revisit former resistance—now support—before resuming an uptrend. BTC may find a floor near $73,835, mirroring past rallies in 2020 and 2023. If support holds, historical patterns suggest a new record high could follow.

🌎 Global Economy

Trump’s Economic Realignment and Its Global Implications

Barron’s

Trump’s economic strategy aims to reshape global trade through a 'security commons,' prioritizing U.S.-aligned nations while sidelining adversaries. His Ukraine minerals deal and tariff threats signal a shift toward economic nationalism, risking trade wars but potentially bolstering U.S. manufacturers. Lower Russian sanctions could cut oil prices by 5-10%.