CoreWeave (CRWV) shares fell over 11% in premarket trading after reporting Q4 2025 earnings that beat revenue expectations but disappointed on losses and guidance. The AI cloud infrastructure provider posted $1.57B in revenue (110% YoY growth) but reported a loss per share of $0.89 versus analyst expectations of $0.49-$0.72. Q1 2026 guidance of $1.9-$2B fell short of Wall Street's $2.29B expectation. The company's aggressive capital expenditure plan, $21.37B in total debt, and negative free cash flow of $5.27B have raised concerns about sustainability.

As the Japanese yen slides to its weakest level since July 2024 amid political uncertainty and speculation of a snap election under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Japanese equities are surging to record highs. Exporters and financials are benefiting from the weaker currency, with the Nikkei 225 futures rallying 3.1% to fresh records. However, economists warn this combination of persistent yen weakness and rising bond yields is historically unusual and potentially unsustainable, with intervention risk increasing if the yen weakens further toward the 162-165 range.

STACK Infrastructure secured AUD $1.3 billion in green financing from five major banks to expand its MEL01 hyperscale data center campus in West Melbourne, Australia, demonstrating strong institutional confidence in its growth strategy.

The article discusses two stocks, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) and Enbridge (ENB), that are well-positioned to benefit from a 'higher-for-longer' interest rate environment. MUFG is expected to profit from rising interest rates in Japan, while ENB's diversified portfolio and predictable cash flows make it resilient to higher rates.

The reverse factoring market is expected to grow significantly, driven by the increasing need for liquidity optimization and stronger supplier-buyer relationships. The market is projected to reach USD 1369.59 billion by 2032, with the domestic segment dominating and the international segment showing the fastest growth.

Several large-cap stocks, including Robinhood, Roku, and Shopify, saw significant gains last week. The article highlights the performance and reasons behind the stock movements.

The global loan brokers market is expected to grow from $252.1 billion in 2023 to $947.9 billion in 2033, driven by factors such as the rise in the number of SMEs, increased financial literacy, and favorable government support. The market is segmented by component, application, end-user, and enterprise size, with the products, home loans, businesses, and large enterprise segments expected to be the fastest-growing.

The Japan Generative AI Market is projected to grow from USD 1,349.0 million in 2024 to USD 25,796.2 million by 2033, at a CAGR of 38.8%. The market is driven by government initiatives, advancements in AI technology, and increasing adoption across industries.

The global trade finance market is projected to reach $87.81 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 7.5% driven by increasing international trade volumes, digital transformation, and the rise of emerging economies.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) due to an upward trend in earnings estimates, which is a strong indicator of improving business performance. The upgrade positions the stock in the top 5% of Zacks-covered stocks, suggesting it may outperform the market in the near term.

Toyota announced a $5.2 billion share buyback from major Japanese banks and insurers, including Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Tokio Marine Holdings, and MS&AD Insurance Group. This is part of Toyota's broader strategy to unwind cross-held shareholdings, in response to the Japanese government's push for large corporations to do so.

Citigroup has been fined $136 million by U.S. bank regulators for failing to make adequate progress in fixing data management issues. The penalty comes amid Citigroup's efforts to transform and streamline its operations to boost its stock price.