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European Stocks Slip 0.5% as Iran Peace Talks Stall
European markets slipped as investors weighed mixed signals on a potential Iran peace deal. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted diplomatic progress, while President Trump and the White House
Fed's Kashkari: Inflation priority, labor market OK
Fed Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari warned that inflation remains too high and must stay the Fed’s top focus, even as the labor market stays “decent.” He traced the price surge to energy and ferti
U.S. Strikes in Iran Pull Asian Markets Lower
Fresh U.S. strikes on a site in the Strait of Hormuz sparked a wave of market turbulence. Asian equity indexes plunged and oil prices surged, while U.S. futures edged higher and the Dow, S&P 500 and N
Gold price falls 0.8% to $4,419.60 as US dollar rises
Gold slipped 0.8% to $4,419.60 per ounce and silver fell 1.7% to $73.34 as a stronger US dollar and a fresh US attack on Iran spooked markets, feeding inflation worries and prompting Fed officials to
Bitcoin drops below $73,000 as U.S. strikes on Iran spark $1 billion liquidations
U.S. airstrikes on Iran reignited tensions that had been easing after a brief cease‑fire, sending Bitcoin below $73,000 and wiping out nearly $1 billion in leveraged crypto positions. The shock ripple
Google worker charged for using internal data to make $1.2m on Polymarket
A Google security engineer, Michele Spagnuolo, was arrested and charged with insider trading after using confidential Google marketing data to win $1.2 million on the crypto‑based prediction market Po
Google employee charged with $1M Polymarket insider trading bet on search term
Amid Google’s aggressive rollout of Gemini AI across Chrome and Mac, senior security engineer Michele Spagnuolo was arrested for allegedly using confidential Year‑in‑Search data to net $1.2 million on
Salesforce's beat fails to convince the market that software can survive AI
Even as geopolitical tensions and tight U.S. energy supplies keep markets volatile and the S&P 500 at record highs, Salesforce delivered a solid Q2 beat but failed to convince investors that its AI pu
Salesforce beats on earnings and revenue but full-year guidance comes in light
Salesforce posted a strong Q2, delivering adjusted EPS of $3.88 and revenue of $11.13 billion, both beating analyst forecasts. However, its FY2024 outlook—$14.06‑$14.12 EPS and $45.9‑$46.2 billion rev
Rocket Lab Soars 400% as Space Stock Shorts Get Crushed
Space stocks led by Rocket Lab are squeezing short sellers hard, with Barron's framing the surge as a final speculative act ahead of an anticipated SpaceX IPO and warning it mirrors the EV bubble.
Low-income households face ‘remarkable’ rise in food insecurity in K-shaped economy: New York Fed
A New York Fed analysis links the K‑shaped recovery to a sharp rise in food insecurity, with low‑ and middle‑income families squeezed by soaring housing, food and utility costs. The USDA reports 14% o
Salesforce Earnings May Ease AI Concerns, Stock Dips 0.1%
Salesforce's upcoming earnings report may ease AI-related concerns and boost its stock, though shares slipped 0.1% after the pre‑market announcement; analysts note the company's low valuation, 13× ear
JPMorgan, BofA CEOs Predict Trading Windfalls
JPMorgan and Bank of America CEOs are heralding a fresh wave of trading windfalls, underscoring a robust uptick in trading volumes. The optimism is reflected in JPMorgan’s 13% Q1 profit surge and BofA
Bears load up bets against small-cap stocks ahead of economic data releases
While the S&P 500 sits at record highs and the Nasdaq enjoys a 12‑day winning streak, small‑cap investors are feeling the pressure. Options traders have flooded the IWM market with puts, betting on a
Bitcoin price threatens $75K loss as US-Iran peace progress sparks new stocks records
Bitcoin slipped below $75k after news of a US‑Iran peace memorandum, while US equities surged to record highs and oil fell to $87.77 as hopes rose for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen. Traders on X warn
BTC Prague 2026: Europe’s leading Bitcoin conference expands its cultural reach
Amid Bitcoin trading near $76,000, BTC Prague 2026 returns to the PVA Expo with 8,500 participants and a new Bitcoin Living Masterclass that widens the agenda to health, AI, and personal sovereignty.
GENIUS Act Reprices Bitcoin Premium, ETH Staking Shift
The GENIUS Act, originally a stablecoin regulator, has been shown to reprice Bitcoin’s monetary premium, tightening its valuation, as Ravi Tanuku explains. Meanwhile, miners are redirecting hash power
Dow Up 200 Points Record as Oil Falls, Rally Pauses
U.S. equities surged, with the Dow hitting a fresh record after climbing 200 points, while oil prices slipped amid U.S.–Iran talks. The chip rally lost steam, tempering the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq saw
Robinhood launches AI Agentic Trading, Credit Card
Robinhood is rolling out AI‑driven Agentic Trading and an Agentic Credit Card, allowing third‑party AI agents to manage portfolios and make purchases on behalf of retail investors. The firm adds guard
MIT Review’s The Download Delivers Daily AI News
MIT Technology Review’s daily newsletter, The Download, promises a concise, AI‑focused briefing to help readers keep pace with rapid tech developments. The edition emphasizes staying on top of AI tren
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