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Oil dropped to $81 per barrel after Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz, while U.S. markets surged, adding roughly $430 billion in market value.
Madison Air Solutions raised $2.23 billion in its IPO, marking the largest U.S. industrial listing in nearly three decades and signaling strong investor demand.
Quantum computing stocks surged after Nvidia unveiled new AI models designed to accelerate the technology, boosting investor optimism across the sector.
Deutsche Bank flagged the potential rise of a “petroyuan” amid the Iran war, as analysts debate whether de-dollarization could accelerate despite continued dollar dominance.
EasyJet stock declined after the airline warned that rising fuel costs and Middle East tensions are weighing on its bookings outlook.
Anthropic’s estimated valuation has climbed to $851 billion, highlighting explosive growth in AI startups as investors pour capital into the sector ahead of major IPOs.
Samsung SDS stock surged after KKR agreed to invest $820 million via convertible bonds, forming a strategic partnership focused on AI expansion.
Luxury stocks declined sharply after weak earnings from Hermès and Kering, as the Iran war weighed on Middle East demand and tourism.
AMD, Qualcomm, and Arm have invested in autonomous driving startup Wayve, reinforcing growing demand for AI-powered vehicle technology.
Allbirds shares skyrocketed after the struggling footwear brand announced a pivot to AI infrastructure, signaling a dramatic shift in its business model.
The SEC approved the removal of the $25,000 minimum requirement for pattern day traders, expanding access to active trading for retail investors.
Amazon agreed to acquire Globalstar to strengthen its low Earth orbit satellite network and accelerate direct-to-device connectivity. The move intensifies competition with SpaceX’s Starlink.
Cocoa prices have plunged nearly 60% from 2025 highs, extending losses into 2026. The sharp decline follows a historic rally that peaked in late 2024.
Amazon reported AI-related cloud revenue above $15 billion and said its chip business now exceeds $20 billion annually. The update highlights growing momentum in its infrastructure strategy.
Interactive Brokers is exploring entry into prediction markets, betting on growing institutional demand. The move could reshape how event-based trading is integrated into mainstream finance.