Share markets across Asia fell on Thursday after reports of fresh US military strikes on Iran and missile attacks linked to Kuwait unsettled investors and weakened optimism surrounding a possible peace agreement in the Middle East. Oil prices surged while Treasury yields climbed as investors reacted to escalating tensions and growing concerns over inflation ahead… Continue reading Asian markets slide as Iran tensions lift oil prices and bond yields
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Why analyst sees ExxonMobil stock outperforming the S&P 500 in 2026
ExxonMobil (XOM) has surged ahead of the broader market this year, with analysts at The Motley Fool predicting the oil giant will continue to outperform the S&P 500. The forecast, published by The Motley Fool, comes as Exxon shares have already climbed 24% in 2026, compared with a 10% gain for the benchmark index. The… Continue reading Why analyst sees ExxonMobil stock outperforming the S&P 500 in 2026
Foreign buying of Japanese stocks climbs amid AI demand optimism
Foreign investors continued buying Japanese equities for an eighth consecutive week through May 23, supported by easing oil prices and growing optimism around artificial intelligence-related shares. According to data released by Japan’s Ministry of Finance on Thursday, foreign investors purchased a net 1.08 trillion yen ($6.77 billion) worth of Japanese stocks during the week ended… Continue reading Foreign buying of Japanese stocks climbs amid AI demand optimism
Here’s why the XRP price is in a deep dive today (May 28)
XRP price crashed below a crucial support level today, May 28, as liquidations in the crypto industry. It also plunged amid the ongoing US-Iran tensions, and as investors rotated to the fast-growing space and artificial intelligence industries. Ripple dropped to $1.2723, its lowest level since February. XRP price crashes as ETF inflows stall Ripple’s price… Continue reading Here’s why the XRP price is in a deep dive today (May 28)
Here’s why the crypto market is crashing today (May 28)
The crypto market is crashing today, with Bitcoin and top coins being in the red. Bitcoin price dropped below the crucial support level of $73,000, while Ethereum plunged below $2,000. Other top laggards in the crypto industry were tokens like Humanity, Render, Ondo, Virtuals Protocol, Worldcoin, and Celestia. Crypto market crash triggered by US-Iran tensions… Continue reading Here’s why the crypto market is crashing today (May 28)
Crude oil price on edge as the US launches another attack against Iranian targets
Crude oil price rose slightly as concerns about the US-Iranian truce rose following the latest strikes against Iranian targets. Brent, the global benchmark, was trading at $93.85, while the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose to $90 a barrel. US hits Iranian targets again Brent and the West Texas Intermediate rose slightly after the US Central… Continue reading Crude oil price on edge as the US launches another attack against Iranian targets
Here’s why the Kospi Index rally has taken a breather today
The Kospi Index pulled back by over 1% on Thursday as the recent bull run took a breather, following the South Korean central bank’s interest rate decision. It retreated to KRW 8,133, down slightly from this week’s high of KRW 8,480. South Korea’s central bank gives a hawkish pause The Kospi Index retreated, while the… Continue reading Here’s why the Kospi Index rally has taken a breather today
Marvell stock pops as AI-related bookings drive Q1 revenue to record levels
Marvell Technology (MRVL) is inching higher in extended hours after the company posted stellar Q1 results and issued impressive guidance for the current quarter. The custom AI chips specialist reported a 28% year-on-year increase in revenue to a record $2.42 billion on $0.8 per share of earnings (EPS) – slightly beating consensus set at $0.79… Continue reading Marvell stock pops as AI-related bookings drive Q1 revenue to record levels
After SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic, Anduril Is Emerging as the Next IPO Giant
The upcoming SpaceX and OpenAI IPOs will break records globally because of the money they will raise and their sizes. SpaceX is expected to go public at a $1.5 trillion valuation, with Polymarket traders expecting its valuation to jump to over $2 trillion after its listing. Anduril will be the next major IPO to watch… Continue reading After SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic, Anduril Is Emerging as the Next IPO Giant