A rally in European technology stocks has continued largely unnoticed as broader equity markets across the region struggle under the weight of the Iran war and slowing economic activity. The conflict has disrupted so-called Make Europe Great Again trades, with European shares expected to lag behind their US counterparts as long as geopolitical tensions persist.… Continue reading European AI stocks rally despite broader market pressure from Iran war
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JPMorgan eyes deal to offload risk tied to $4 billon PE fund loans: report
JPMorgan Chase is looking at ways to transfer risk tied to a portfolio of loans extended to private equity funds, according to a Financial Times report. The portfolio is worth more than $4 billion, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter. The potential transaction would involve loans made to a range of private… Continue reading JPMorgan eyes deal to offload risk tied to $4 billon PE fund loans: report
Here’s why Worldcoin, Venice Token, FET, ICP prices are rising
Top AI tokens in the crypto industry are in a strong rally today, May 22nd, with Near Protocol, Worldcoin (WLD), Venice Token (VVV), Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (FET), and Internet Computer (ICP) being the top gainers. Their rally happened even as the broad crypto market pulled back amid the waning demand in Wall Street. Top AI… Continue reading Here’s why Worldcoin, Venice Token, FET, ICP prices are rising
Brent crude oil price slips as UAE accelerates new pipeline to bypass Hormuz
Brent crude oil price retreated for three consecutive days as traders watched the ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran. It also slipped after the United Arab Emirates (UAE) confirmed that its new oil pipeline was 70% complete. It dropped to $104.25, down by 13% from its highest point this year. UAE oil pipeline 70%… Continue reading Brent crude oil price slips as UAE accelerates new pipeline to bypass Hormuz
Asian stocks rise as US-Iran talks keep oil, dollar and rates in focus
Asian equities advanced on Friday as investors monitored signs of progress in US-Iran negotiations, while the dollar held near six-week highs and oil prices remained volatile. The moves reflected a market still being driven by geopolitical headlines, energy supply risks and shifting expectations for global interest rates. Traders are watching whether talks between Washington and… Continue reading Asian stocks rise as US-Iran talks keep oil, dollar and rates in focus
Here’s why the Hang Seng Index is trailing its global rivals this year
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index is underperforming its global peers this year as most Chinese technology giants struggle. It has dropped by over 8.4% from its highest point this year, while most indices like the Hang Seng, S&P 500, and the Dow Jones are hovering at their record highs. Hang Seng Index lags as top… Continue reading Here’s why the Hang Seng Index is trailing its global rivals this year
Dow rises 278 Points as stocks rebound on Iran deal hopes
US stocks closed slightly higher on Thursday after a volatile trading session as investors weighed shifting developments surrounding the US-Iran conflict, fluctuating oil prices, and renewed concerns about inflation and global energy supply disruptions. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 278 points, or 0.56%, to close near 50,288. The S&P 500 gained 0.16%, while the… Continue reading Dow rises 278 Points as stocks rebound on Iran deal hopes
Meta stock struggles in 2026: is a second-half rebound coming?
Shares of Meta Platforms (META) have lagged several other members of the so-called Magnificent Seven in recent months, even as the broader technology sector and artificial intelligence trade continued to rally. While stocks such as Nvidia and Microsoft have returned to or surpassed record highs, Meta shares remain below their previous peak after a volatile… Continue reading Meta stock struggles in 2026: is a second-half rebound coming?
Three cybersecurity names Josh Brown added to his ‘best stocks’ list
Josh Brown has added three cybersecurity names, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, and CrowdStrike, to his closely watched “best stocks in the market” portfolio. Cybersecurity stands as the singular, non-negotiable line item in corporate IT budgets, immune to macroeconomic tightening. Interestingly, the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has fortified the sector’s growth trajectory rather than… Continue reading Three cybersecurity names Josh Brown added to his ‘best stocks’ list