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Dow Up, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Fall on Semis Slump
U.S. stocks diverged on May 18, 2026: the Dow ended higher while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted back-to-back losses, dragged by a semiconductor slump as oil prices and Treasury yields climbed.
Bitcoin Depot stock crashes 71% premarket after Chapter 11 filing
Bitcoin Depot’s Chapter 11 filing sent its Nasdaq‑listed shares tumbling more than 70% in pre‑market trading, adding to a 95% decline since its July 2023 debut. The collapse reflects mounting regulato
Berkshire has revamped its portfolio — here's how the new stocks are trading
Berkshire Hathaway, now steered by Greg Abel, is reshaping its equity mix by re‑entering the airline sector with a $2.6 bn Delta stake, adding a modest Macy’s position, and expanding its Alphabet hold
Bank of England does not need to hike interest rates, says IMF — it may even need to cut
The IMF raised its 2026 UK growth forecast to 1% and urged the Bank of England to keep its policy rate at 3.75% for the rest of the year, while warning that a cut may be needed if inflationary pressur
Wall St set to open higher as chips rebound, yields retreat - Yahoo Finance
Wall Street opened higher on Tuesday, buoyed by a chip rally and a pull‑back in Treasury yields. The Dow nudged toward the 50,000 threshold, the S&P 500 stayed at record highs, and the Nasdaq kept cli
Dow, Nasdaq Futures Slip as Oil Rises on Iran Deal
U.S. equity futures fell on Tuesday as oil prices climbed amid renewed worries about Iran and a fresh Trump warning, while investors also fretted over inflation and a sudden bond‑yield spike. The mark
MIA 2026 Adds Animation, European Financing Tracks
Italy's MIA market will debut an Animation Series Gap Financing Market and a European Investment Hub at its 2026 edition in Rome, October 19-23, expanding its role as a financing and co-production hub
Hana Bank's Dunamu stake under review amid crypto rules
South Korea’s regulator is scrutinising Hana Bank’s newly‑acquired stake in crypto exchange operator Dunamu, a move that could make the bank the fourth‑largest shareholder of Upbit. The review undersc
Goldman Sachs exits XRP, Solana ETF exposure in Q1 2026
Goldman Sachs has stripped its portfolio of the newest altcoin ETFs, exiting both XRP‑ and Solana‑linked funds while still holding a sizable Bitcoin position and a trimmed Ethereum stake. The move com
BTC price ‘bull trap’ at $76.5K? Five things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin slipped to $76,500, breaking the 21‑week EMA as Iran‑related oil‑price spikes and collapsing US bond markets weighed on risk assets. Traders see a possible bear‑trap, with $670 million in long
Deutsche Bank: Buy Puts as Market Drivers Fade
Deutsche Bank strategists are advising investors to buy out-of-the-money put options, warning that fading Q1 earnings momentum and an unresolved U.S.-Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz are erodin
Want better returns than FDs? Here are top five government-backed schemes you can consider
India’s government is rolling out higher‑yield, sovereign‑backed savings products that dwarf typical bank fixed deposits, while the Parliament pushes off the promised women’s quota until 2029, highlig
China’s Economy Slows Sharply as Investment Resumes Declines - Bloomberg.com
China’s economy is entering a sharper slowdown, with investment falling, retail sales stagnant, and factory output tumbling. Bloomberg, the Financial Times and Seeking Alpha all flag weakening activit
Bloomberg Blocks Access with Robot Verification
Bloomberg's site displayed a security warning that unusual activity was detected, requiring users to verify they are not a robot before proceeding to the article and presented a block reference ID for
Bond Yields Hit 15‑Month High, Samsung Shares Jump
Global bond yields surged to multi‑month highs, pushing U.S. stock futures lower while oil prices stayed above $100, even as Samsung’s shares rose on government‑mediated labor talks and China’s factor
Kraken Cuts 150 Jobs, Citing AI, Delays IPO
Kraken announced a 150‑person layoff, attributing the move to AI‑driven efficiencies and warning that the cuts may push back its pending IPO. The downsizing mirrors a wave of AI‑related staff reductio
Senate Crypto Bill Faces August Deadline
The fate of the Senate’s crypto market structure bill hinges on a narrow legislative window before August, with NYDIG warning it could stall if not passed before Congress' summer recess and the Novemb
U.S. Treasury Yields Hit 2023 High on Inflation
U.S. Treasury long‑term yields jumped to their highest point since 2023 as inflation worries intensified, pushing investors into a global bond rout. Bond traders now see a tipping point toward a new e
Tourism wrestles with war's impact
Thailand’s tourism sector is feeling the strain of the US‑Israeli‑Iran war, but Asset World Corp managed to eke out a slim 0.9% profit rise in Q1. While jet‑fuel spikes and airline cuts hurt travel, t
Stocks Fall as Brent Hits $110; Bond Selloff Eases: Markets Wrap - Bloomberg.com
Oil prices surged to $110 a barrel, dragging major U.S. equity futures lower, while a spike in bond yields sparked investor alarms about market risk even as the bond selloff eased. In parallel, Presid
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