Market Watch: Gold Soars as Tech Stocks Face Headwinds
Stock futures edged lower as markets brace for another volatile session, with the S&P 500 poised for its first back-to-back weekly decline since June. Gold continues its historic rally, touching $4,970 per ounce as investors seek SAFE havens.
Intel shares tumble following disappointing Q1 guidance, signaling potential weakness in the semiconductor sector. Meanwhile, TikTok secures a deal to maintain U.S. operations, while Capital One makes a $5 billion fintech play with Brex acquisition.
Amazon prepares another round of layoffs, adding to last year's 14,000 job cuts. The tech giant's MOVE reflects ongoing sector-wide cost optimization despite the AI boom.