📈 Stocks / Finance

Meta Jumps on Earnings Beat and Massive AI Spending Plan

Yahoo Finance

Meta stock jumped after beating Q4 earnings estimates and announcing up to $135B in AI spending for 2026. Investors liked strong revenue and profits, but Reality Labs still lost billions and AI competition from Google and others is heating up.

Intel Jumps on Apple and Nvidia Client Rumors

Investopedia

Intel stock surged about 11% on reports Apple and Nvidia may use Intel to make some chips by 2028. The potential deals could boost Intel’s struggling manufacturing business and investor confidence, though companies have not confirmed the plans.

IBM Surges After Strong Earnings and 2026 Outlook

The Motley Fool

IBM jumped about 8% after beating Q4 revenue and profit expectations and forecasting growth in 2026. Investors liked strong AI demand and rising free cash flow, making the stock appealing for those wanting steady AI exposure.

🪙 Crypto

Ripple Launches Corporate Crypto and Cash Treasury Platform

Sherwood

Ripple launched a new treasury platform to help companies manage cash and crypto in real time. It combines blockchain payments with treasury software to speed transfers and improve returns, part of Ripple’s push into corporate finance after its $1B GTreasury acquisition.

🌎 Global Economy

IMF Warns Global Growth Is Not Guaranteed

Business Insider

The IMF expects global growth of about 3.3% in 2026 but warns not to assume it will last. It says growth is being supported by strong private companies, ongoing trade, heavy AI investment, and stable policies with independent central banks.

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