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Memory Scarcity and China Spat Threaten AI Hardware Rally
A memory supply crunch is creating diverging fortunes in the semiconductor sector, boosting producers like Micron while posing risks to hardware giants led by Nvidia.
Ag Sector Faces Headwinds as Export Sales Data Disappoints
Latest USDA report shows a sharp drop in corn and soybean export sales, signaling potential challenges for the sector despite a recent uptick in key agricultural stocks.
TSMC Signals AI Supercycle as Record Profits Lift Semiconductor Sector
The world's largest chipmaker forecasts robust 2026 growth, confirming sustained, voracious demand for advanced AI processors and boosting sentiment across the industry.
US Chip Stocks Climb as White House Eases Key Tariffs
The move exempts many domestic firms from a 25% tariff on imported components, easing cost pressures amid ongoing trade tensions.
Housing Market Shows Signs of Thaw, Boosting Homebuilder Prospects
A sharp 5.1% jump in December existing-home sales, the largest in nearly two years, suggests moderating mortgage rates are luring buyers back into the market.
AI's Growth Hits Political Wall as States Challenge Data Center Boom
Spiraling energy use and a lack of oversight fuel state-level regulations, creating a new class of risk for the once-unflappable technology sector.
US Travel Sector Braces for 2026 Visa Restrictions
Presidential proclamation to suspend visa processing for dozens of countries, posing long-term risk to airlines, hotels, and tourism recovery.
IT Services Sector Sees Glimmer of Hope as Infosys Lifts Forecast
The Indian IT giant's upgraded sales guidance suggests a potential rebound in corporate tech spending, boosting peers like Accenture and Cognizant.