WallSt Focus

Chip stocks surged on Thursday after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) delivered results and guidance that reignited confidence in the resilience of the AI boom, pushing back against rising fears that the sector may be overheating.

U.S. stocks climbed on Thursday after President Trump signaled a pause on tariffs targeting critical minerals and said he has no plans to remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, helping calm investor nerves after a volatile start to the week.

Bitcoin (BTC) surged on Wednesday, reaching its highest level since mid-November as a powerful mix of forced liquidations, renewed institutional inflows, and easing inflation data reignited bullish momentum across the crypto market.

U.S. stocks pulled back on Wednesday as Wall Street digested a fresh wave of big bank earnings alongside delayed economic data releases, while geopolitical tensions added another layer of caution to trading.

Intel (INTC) shares popped on Tuesday after a major Wall Street upgrade highlighted growing confidence in the chipmaker’s turnaround, driven by surging data center demand tied to AI and meaningful improvements in its long-troubled manufacturing business.

U.S. stocks were mixed on Tuesday as investors digested a cooler-than-expected inflation report while the first wave of big bank earnings kicked off the fourth-quarter reporting season.

Bitcoin (BTC) rose at the start of the week after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell vowed to resist a renewed pressure campaign from President Trump, a move that rattled traditional markets while offering fresh support to digital assets viewed as alternatives to government-controlled money.