The Revolution Will Be Voluntary

Welcome to LazyListen. This is The Daily Rip for today. Markets closed higher Tuesday, with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 all hitting fresh record highs.

The day’s action ignored geopolitical tensions and instead zeroed in on a surge in artificial intelligence-related stocks, especially in PC and networking hardware. Let’s break down what moved the tape and why it matters. Starting with the big picture, the macro backdrop was steady.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stole the show, calling chipmaker Marvell Technology a potential trillion-dollar company. That sent Marvell’s stock soaring more than thirty percent, closing at a new 52-week high. I.

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In cybersecurity, Palo Alto Networks jumped after reporting strong quarterly results. Revenue grew thirty one percent to 3 billion dollars, with adjusted earnings of eighty five cents per share and a sixty percent increase in next-generation security annual recurring revenue. The stock popped nearly nine percent after hours before pulling back slightly.

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That dynamic has pressured Palo Alto’s stock this year, down about sixty percent from its highs, and it’s a key risk to watch. 75 dollars. Comparable sales rose over five percent, showing shoppers are still spending on beauty and self-care despite broader retail uncertainty.

Ulta’s stock jumped almost eight percent after hours, reflecting strong consumer demand in this sector. GitLab, the DevSecOps software platform, also rallied after beating revenue and earnings estimates. 18 billion dollars.

The stock gained more than seven percent after hours, recovering from a regular-session selloff. This shows investors remain interested in software companies that combine development, security, and operations tools. 5 million dollars to fund dividend payments on new perpetual securities.

This move cracked the company’s long-standing “never sell” pledge on Bitcoin holdings, sparking debate among investors about whether this signals financial strain or just prudent balance-sheet management. The stock’s decline reflects uncertainty about the company’s strategy and the sustainability of its dividend. BlackBerry pushed back above 10 dollars, gaining six percent and hitting a new 52-week high.

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The stock has tripled from its lows over the past year amid this shift in perception. -related hardware, optical networking names had a strong day. Coherent surged nearly eighteen percent, Lumentum jumped fourteen percent, Corning climbed thirteen percent, and Ciena rose ten percent.

I. data centers. Caterpillar also popped five percent after an analyst raised its price target, reflecting optimism about industrial demand.

On the downside, Cboe Global Markets dropped eight percent after the CFTC approved perpetual futures contracts, which may increase competition in derivatives trading. Intuit tumbled nine percent following a downgrade from Goldman Sachs, signaling caution on software stocks exposed to small business spending. Looking ahead to Wednesday, keep an eye on several key economic reports and earnings.

The Fed’s Michelle Barr is scheduled to speak early afternoon, which could offer clues on monetary policy. The ISM Services Purchasing Managers Index and factory orders data will also come out, providing insight into the health of the service sector and manufacturing. Crude oil inventories will be reported as well, potentially impacting energy prices.

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infrastructure enthusiasm, with Marvell and related chipmakers leading the charge. -driven risks. Retail and software companies beat expectations, while Bitcoin treasury plays and some tech names faced headwinds.

Tomorrow’s data and earnings will test whether this momentum can continue. That’s your Daily Rip market recap. Stay sharp out there.

Thanks for listening. Catch you next time on LazyListen.