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Today’s session? A mixed bag of record highs, retailer headaches, and crypto chaos. The S&P 500 is flexing with back-to-back record closes, while Walmart decided to crash the party with a gloomy outlook. Alibaba is on fire, Block took a hit despite Bitcoin’s rally, and gold? Investors are piling in as uncertainty reigns.

Speaking of Bitcoin—it just smashed through $97K, and somehow Ye wants in on the crypto action (because, of course, he does).

Oh, and Japan’s yen? Getting smoked as inflation heats up.

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Ah, the sweet scent of market indecision. U.S. stock futures are doing their best impression of a deer in headlights—barely moving an inch. The Dow futures are up a whopping 0.1%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures are essentially flat. Traders are still digesting the first month of President Trump's latest term, with a side of tariff talk and geopolitical jitters.

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In the retail arena, Walmart decided to play party pooper. The retail giant offered a lackluster annual sales forecast, fueling concerns about consumer spending. Despite executives insisting shopping habits remain "resilient," investors aren’t buying it.

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Meanwhile, across the Pacific, Alibaba is having a moment. The Chinese e-commerce titan reported an 8% revenue boost in the December quarter, thanks to its aggressive dive into artificial intelligence and cloud computing. The stock soared over 14%, hitting its highest levels since 2022.

Alibaba’s CEO, Eddie Wu, isn’t shy about the company’s a

mbitions, declaring AI as Alibaba's "primary objective." Talk about putting your money where your mouth is.

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Over in fintech land, Block (formerly Square) didn’t have much to brag about. 😕 Despite a holiday season boost and Bitcoin's price rally, the company’s fourth-quarter income fell short of expectations. Shares took a hit in after-hours trading, proving that even Jack Dorsey isn’t immune to a bad day at the office.

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With all this uncertainty, it’s no surprise that gold prices are shining. ✨💰 The precious metal pulled back slightly from record highs but is still on track for a positive week. Investors are flocking to safe-haven assets, thanks to trade tensions and economic concerns. When in doubt, buy gold.

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As we head into the weekend, the markets are serving up a cocktail of caution with a twist of optimism. 🍸 Between geopolitical dramas, corporate earnings surprises, and looming tariffs, volatility is the name of the game.

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