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Market Cools as Nvidia’s Blowout Earnings Fail to Ignite Futures

  U.S. stock futures were mixed Thursday morning as investors digested Nvidia’s latest blockbuster earnings—results that impressed on paper but didn’t translate into broad market enthusiasm. Dow futures edged slightly higher, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures hovered near the flatline, reflecting a cautious mood across Wall Street. Nvidia delivered strong beats on quarterly revenue and profit, along with guidance that topped expectations. Despite the stellar numbers, the stock’s initial surge faded as traders questioned whether the AI boom can continue delivering outsized returns. Shares ultimately pared gains to under 1% in early trading. The broader market’s hesitation stems from growing concerns about the sustainability of heavy AI investment. Salesforce’s weaker outlook added to the uncertainty, dragging software shares and reinforcing fears that not all tech giants will benefit equally from the AI wave. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions—including renewed U.S.–Iran nuclea...

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Escalation in the Middle East: Hezbollah and Israel Exchange Fire

In a significant escalation of violence, Hezbollah launched dozens of rockets into northern Israel, resulting in multiple casualties and widespread damage. The Israeli military reported that the rockets, along with several drones, targeted various locations, including a drone aimed at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s holiday home. This attack led to the death of one person and injuries to several others.

In response, Israel intensified its airstrikes on Gaza, targeting key infrastructure and militant positions. The strikes have resulted in numerous casualties, including civilians, and have further strained the already tense situation in the region. The conflict has seen a significant increase in hostilities, with both sides suffering losses and the civilian population bearing the brunt of the violence.

The international community has called for restraint and a ceasefire to prevent further escalation and to protect civilian lives. However, with both sides entrenched in their positions, a peaceful resolution seems elusive at this time.


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