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MARKET RECAP → Stocks climbed Thursday as fresh inflation data and U.S. tariff updates helped ease concerns over rising prices and global trade tensions.

APPLOVIN'S STOCK SOARS ON STRONG Q4 EARNINGS →📈 AppLovin (APP) reported Q4 earnings of $1.73 per share, surpassing expectations, with revenue increasing by 44% to $1.37 billion.

DALIO WARNS U.S. DEBT CRISIS LOOMS → ⚠️ Ray Dalio warned the U.S. must cut deficits or face economic disaster, urging investors to shift away from government bonds toward safer assets.

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AppLovin's Stock Soars on Strong Q4 Earnings

Impressive Financial Performance: 📈 AppLovin (APP) reported Q4 earnings of $1.73 per share, significantly surpassing analysts' expectations of $1.25. Revenue reached $1.37 billion, a 44% increase from the previous year, driven by a 73% surge in advertising revenue to $999.5 million.

Optimistic Outlook: 🌟 The company projects Q1 2025 revenue between $1.36 billion and $1.39 billion, exceeding the anticipated $1.32 billion. This forecast marks the first time AppLovin expects its advertising revenue to surpass $1 billion in a single quarter.

Strategic Divestment and AI Focus: 🤖 AppLovin plans to sell its mobile gaming division for $900 million, comprising $500 million in cash and $400 million in the buyer's stock. The company aims to concentrate on enhancing its AI-driven advertising platform, Axon, to deliver more personalized and effective ad experiences.

TODAY’S TOP NEWS

Dalio Warns U.S. Debt Crisis Looms

Debt Crisis Warning: ⚠️ Ray Dalio cautioned the Trump administration that rising debt and interest rates could lead to a "financial heart attack," urging immediate fiscal reform.

Call for Spending Cuts: 💰 Dalio emphasized the need to cut deficits, warning that unchecked borrowing threatens long-term economic stability and investor confidence.

Investor Strategy Shift: 📉 He advised investors to diversify away from government bonds and consider alternative assets like gold and Bitcoin to hedge against potential financial turmoil.

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