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AI Hardware Sectors Surge with Triple-Digit Gains in 2025
Micron Technology jumped 210% due to high-bandwidth memory demand, while Western Digital rose 275% and Lam Research climbed nearly 150%. Quartz reports these surges reflect booming AI support hardware needs.
Investor shift boosts data infrastructure plays amid tech rally.
Gold Prices Rally 70% Year-to-Date, Best Year in 46 Years
Global gold futures surged nearly 71% in 2025, outpacing S&P 500, driven by safe-haven demand. Gold miners like Newmont gained over 180%, Agnico Eagle 130%.
Rally coincides with tech sector gains, signaling diversified investor interest.
Palantir and Robinhood Stocks Soar on AI and Retail Trading Boom
Palantir Technologies recorded 157% gain from government contracts and data solutions. Robinhood Markets jumped 209% as retail trading in stocks and crypto surged.
Positive AI sentiment fuels strategic software and trading platforms.
Alphabet Leads Magnificent Seven with 60% Gain in 2025
Alphabet outperformed Mag 7 average of 20% with 60% surge, driven by Gemini AI and Berkshire Hathaway interest. Signals investor preference for large-cap growth triggers.
Overall Mag 7 posted moderate gains amid broader market shifts.
Trump's 2025 Tariffs Overturn US Trade Policy, Hit Global Partners
President Trump's double-digit import taxes on nearly every country disrupted global commerce and raised consumer prices. Tariffs reached 47.5% on Chinese imports, shifting trade dynamics with Canada and Mexico now top sources.
Erratic rollout caused turbulent economic year with market volatility.
US Trade Deficit Narrows After Tariff-Induced Peak
US trade gap peaked at $136.4B in March before narrowing to $52.8B in September amid tariff rushes. Year-to-date deficit still 17% ahead of 2024 despite reductions.
Trump claims tariffs narrow long-standing deficit and revive manufacturing.
S&P 500 Experiences Major Swings Tied to Tariff Announcements
Stock market volatility peaked with biggest daily/weekly swings in April and monthly losses/gains in March/June. Tied to Trump's unpredictable tariff suspensions and new impositions.
Investors faced one of most turbulent years in recent memory.
Wall Street Favorites Nvidia, Amazon, Broadcom for 2026
Analysts project up to 40% upside for Nvidia on AI dominance, 39/41 'Buy' ratings. Amazon eyed for AWS cloud growth at 27% potential gain.
Broadcom positioned for 30% upside from AI infrastructure spending.
Nvidia Tops Analyst Picks with 40% Upside Potential
Nvidia's data center infrastructure crushes expectations amid AI adoption. TipRanks shows average target $263.58 from current levels.
Strong Buy consensus reflects tech trend continuation into 2026.
Philippines Faces Wider Trade Deficit as Exports Slow
November trade deficit likely $3.95B, up from $3.89B in October, with slowing exports and rising imports. Weighs on economy amid regional trends.
Asian markets like Nikkei 225 and Shanghai Composite show green.