UK credit downgrade is coming; to fall into triple-dip recession – NAB

Venture Global surges 5% on analyst upgrades; potential 33% gains seen amid rising LNG demand & prices.

Australia’s February CPI eased to 3.7% y/y with flat monthly growth, while core inflation softened slightly, but the data predates a surge in energy prices, leaving inflation risks and RBA tightening bias intact.

SpaceX is reportedly preparing to file its IPO prospectus, with advisers eyeing a raise of over $75bn, though the size raises questions given its already high private market valuation.

Chip stocks like MX, ADI, AMAT jump on $4T supply chain plan. MACOM's 3.9% gain adds to its 35.8% YTD return.

TER jumps 5% on $4T chip consortium plan. NVMI +3.2%, STX +3.1%. Volatile TER nears 52-week high.

Meta faces $375M penalty for child safety failures; valuation $1.5T, but risks loom.

Footwear stocks saw mixed Q4 results. WWW up 4.6% rev, NKE flat, SHOO up 29.4%. Stocks down 1.1% avg.