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Markets pushed to fresh highs, crypto and blockchain firms are getting serious attention, and inflation data sparked mixed reactions, rate-cut expectations still firmly in play.
Dow Steps Over 46,000
The Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed 46,000 for the first time, lifted by strong performance among financials, healthcare, and materials. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also rose, achieving new records once more. Inflation data came in hotter than last month, but not enough to topple hopes that the Fed will still begin cutting rates soon.
Blockbusters: Gemini & Figure IPOs
Crypto firms led the spotlight in IPOs: Gemini priced its shares well above expectations, attracting massive demand, while Figure Technology leapt in its Nasdaq debut, delivering a strong valuation and big daily gains. This IPO wave is a signal that investors are increasingly betting on blockchain infrastructure and crypto-finance businesses as core players, not fringe experiments.
Ellison’s Oracle Boom Puts Focus on AI
Larry Ellison’s net worth jumped over $80 billion in one day as Oracle’s stock exploded, driven by its AI-focused earnings, strong cloud services demand, and large contracts that impressed the market. It’s a clear reminder: AI leaders are commanding premium valuations once again.
Crypto Signals: Not Just Boom-Bust
Bitcoin is trading around the $114,000 mark, supported by the optimism around rate cuts and regulatory clarity. But not all crypto names are getting love: some firms relying heavily on crypto treasuries are getting scrutinized. The market seems hungrier for infrastructure and real business models than speculative plays.
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Final Word
Today was a moment of affirmation: stocks rising, IPOs flourishing, and AI & crypto infrastructure getting rewarded. But it wasn’t without tension, hot inflation, selective crypto pullback, and risk around valuations still lurk. The path ahead likely depends on upcoming consumer price readings and how clearly regulators define the crypto playing field.