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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.
Saks Global Nears Bankruptcy Amid Luxury Sector Slowdown
The retailer's imminent Chapter 11 filing, born from heavy debt and waning demand, sends a warning shot across the high-end retail landscape.
US Farm Equipment Sales Plummet, Signaling Sector Downturn
Sales of self-propelled combines collapsed by nearly 50% in December as lower farm income and high interest rates curb machinery demand.
AI's Power Thirst Fuels $6B Data Center Bet in Arkansas
AVAIO Digital's new campus highlights a torrent of private capital pouring into AI infrastructure, benefiting data center REITs and utility providers.