Nvidia's highly anticipated earnings report after market close is the most critical US market event, as investors await results that will signal the health of the AI sector amid concerns about valuation bubbles and market concentration.

• Options trading signals a market warning amid heightened activity.
• Strategies exist to boost cash yields slightly by accepting minimal risk.
• A major financial ETF appears undervalued and poised for a rebound against broader indices.
• Nvidia's post-market earnings draw focus, with Wall Street outlining specific expectations.
• Collectibles like a $16.5 million Pokémon card highlight their rise as alternative investments.
• Anthropic shifts from AI rival to ally, potentially lifting related stocks.
• Analysts predict recovery for a distinctive e-commerce company.
• Direct-to-consumer obesity drugs gain traction, positioning Eli Lilly as a top beneficiary per JPMorgan.
• Salesforce reports strong non-GAAP EPS beat and in-line revenue, boosting optimism.
• Snowflake exceeds earnings and revenue forecasts, projecting higher annual product revenue driven by AI demand.

Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rose 175 points with HSBC surging over 5% following better-than-expected earnings and guidance, while the property market faces headwinds as the government's increased luxury property stamp duty is expected to cause a sharp near-term decline in transaction volumes.

• Xi Jinping met with German Chancellor Merz to discuss bilateral relations and economic cooperation between China and Germany.
• Knight Frank suggests the government's increase in luxury property stamp duty is illogical and may cause luxury home transaction volumes to plummet in the short term.
• Citic Securities maintains Alibaba as the top choice among Chinese internet companies due to its comprehensive full-stack AI layout and strategic positioning.
• Hong Kong Green Building Council advocates that new development area land sales should mandate or encourage adoption of green building certifications and environmental assessments.
• Germany's fourth-quarter GDP growth confirmed at 0.3% quarter-on-quarter, meeting market expectations and supporting economic stability.
• HSBC stock surged over 5% leading the broader market, while northbound capital flows reversed with outflows exceeding 4 billion yuan.
• JP Morgan Chase predicts positive market reaction to HSBC's earnings results and forward guidance, which exceeded expectations.
• Hong Kong's January overall consumer price inflation moderated to 1.1% year-on-year, with core inflation at 1%, indicating improving price stability.
• Hang Seng Index closed up 175 points with HSBC rising over 5% post-earnings, while AI language model stocks declined amid market rotation.
• China's A-share market delivered strong opening-day performance on February 24th with over 4,000 stocks advancing, led by resource and commodity sectors including oil, precious metals, and chemicals, while central bank provided 600 billion yuan in liquidity support.

Tokyo Stock Exchange hits record high of 58,583 yen, driven by expectations of delayed rate hikes following the Bank of Japan's nomination of two reflationist policymakers.

• Japan's stock market (TSE) surges to record highs above 58,000 yen, fueled by US rally momentum, BOJ reflationist appointments delaying rate hikes, and optimistic economic judgments.
• Bank of Japan appoints two reflationists (Professors Asada and Sato) to its board, signaling prolonged easing, yen weakening to 156+ per dollar, and reduced prospects for early rate hikes per PM Takaichi's influence.
• Rakuten restarts financial reorganization, merging card and securities under its bank to streamline fundraising amid competitive pressures.
• Government's February economic report holds "gradually recovering" stance, with firm personal spending, investments, and fading US tariff effects; automakers deliver full wage hike answers in spring negotiations.
• Department stores see mixed January results: Osaka up 3% overall but Chinese visitors and duty-free sales plummet 30-40%, offset by strong Korean/Taiwanese/Southeast Asian inbound demand.
• Kansai Airport China flights drop 58% in January due to travel curbs, contrasting robust regional Asian tourism recovery.
• Asahi Beer anticipates most product shipments resuming by April after cyberattack, launching new beer to counter intensifying competition from tax cuts.
• Tokyo Stock Exchange names Yusuke Yokoyama as new president effective April 1, amid market highs.
• ANA appoints Hirasawa as president, first leadership change in 4 years; outgoing Inoue to special advisor role.
• Restaurant sector opposes zero consumption tax, citing risks of customers shifting to lower-tax takeout and added facility upgrade costs.

Bitcoin climbs above $68,500, leading a strengthening market bounce with Circle stocks higher amid anticipation for a pro-crypto State of the Union address by Trump.

• MrBeast's editor was caught by prediction market firm Kalshi for alleged insider trading in crypto-related activities.
• Early Bitcoin architect Adam Back shares his views on the current market cycle's dynamics and future trajectory.
• Blockfills co-founder and CEO Nicholas Hammer has resigned from his leadership position at the firm.
• The UK selects winners for its digital pound initiative, prompting criticism from Coinbase CEO over favoritism.
• Tether invests $200 million in Whop, a digital marketplace, to boost stablecoin payment adoption.
• Analysis explores how upcoming ETF options could increasingly influence Bitcoin's price movements.
• A $100 million pro-Trump crypto campaign fund has underperformed and failed to gain traction so far.
• Billionaire Alan Howard shuts down his crypto incubator WebN amid challenging market conditions.
• Bitcoin surges past $68,500, with Circle leading gains in crypto stocks during a market rebound.
• Bitcoin treasury company GD Culture plans to liquidate BTC holdings to finance its share repurchase program.

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