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Asian Stocks Struggle as Oil Trades Near Four Month Lows.
Asian markets moved unevenly as investors watched oil prices, currency pressure, AI valuations and geopolitical uncertainty between the United States and Iran.
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OpenAI Confidentially Files for IPO as AI Market Race Intensifies
OpenAI has confidentially filed paperwork for a potential IPO, setting the stage for one of the most closely watched public listings in the technology sector.
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SpaceX Eyes Historic IPO at $1.75 Trillion Valuation.
SpaceX is preparing what could become the largest IPO in history, with a record valuation and major plans tied to Starlink, AI infrastructure, and future space missions.
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Warner Bros Loan Package Exceeds $10 Billion Before Paramount Merger
Wall Street banks have expanded Warner Bros Discovery’s refinancing package as the company prepares for its planned merger with Paramount Skydance.
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Anthropic Eyes First Profitable Quarter as Q2 Revenue Projection Hits $10.9 Billion
Anthropic is reportedly on track for a major revenue jump in Q2, with projections suggesting its first quarterly operating profit and a potential valuation above OpenAI.
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Cerebras Prices IPO at $185 per Share, Raising $5.55 Billion
Cerebras Systems has priced its IPO above expectations, raising $5.55 billion and becoming the largest U.S. market debut of the year.
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Nvidia's Huang joins Trump's China trip, spurring hopes for H200 deal
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s unexpected participation in Trump’s China visit has raised expectations that progress could be made on H200 AI chip sales to Chinese customers.
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Volkswagen Considers Stock Market Listing for U.S. Scout Brand
Volkswagen may explore new funding opportunities for its U.S. brand Scout, including a potential IPO or strategic investors, as the company pushes to strengthen its position in the American EV and SUV market.
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Meta Secures $13B Financing with Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan for Texas AI Data Center
Meta is securing a massive financing deal with top banks to accelerate its AI data center expansion in Texas. The move highlights Big Tech’s growing reliance on debt to compete in the AI race.
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U.S. Private Financial Assets Hit Record 6.7 Times GDP as Wealth Gap Widens
Private financial assets in the United States have reached a record level compared with GDP, highlighting the growing gap between asset owners and wage earners. Wealthy investors are also increasing their exposure to equities as confidence in financial markets remains strong.
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Fund Finance Market Surpasses $1 Trillion as Private Credit Expansion Accelerates
The fund finance market has surpassed $1 trillion, fueled by the rapid expansion of private credit. However, rising risks linked to AI disruption and loan structures are drawing attention.
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Powell’s Final FOMC Meeting: Wins, Mistakes, and the Legacy Left to Kevin Warsh
Jerome Powell prepares for his final FOMC press conference, ending an era marked by crises, inflation battles, and market volatility. Kevin Warsh is set to inherit a challenging Federal Reserve landscape.
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Intel stock soars on Q1 earnings beat, strong outlook
Intel shares jumped after stronger-than-expected Q1 results and optimistic Q2 guidance, driven by data center demand and AI-related growth.
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Musk says Optimus could become the biggest product ever
Tesla moved higher after reporting stronger-than-expected earnings, while Elon Musk pushed a bold vision for Optimus as a major future growth engine. The update comes as earnings season begins in a market still facing macro uncertainty.
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US Stock Futures Rise as Trump Extends US-Iran Ceasefire Indefinitely
US futures moved higher after the indefinite extension of the US-Iran ceasefire. Investors reacted positively, while markets continue watching oil prices and major earnings reports.
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Apple Names John Ternus as Next CEO as Tim Cook Steps Down
Apple has announced a major leadership transition, with Tim Cook stepping down as CEO later this year. John Ternus, a longtime Apple executive, will take over the role.
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Precious Metals Fall as US-Iran Tensions Rise Ahead of Ceasefire Deadline
Precious metals moved lower as rising tensions between the United States and Iran increased uncertainty across global markets. Investors are now focused on the upcoming ceasefire deadline and possible new negotiations.
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Wall Street launches new CDS index tied to private credit
Wall Street is introducing a new way for investors to hedge or bet against risks in private credit. The product reflects growing concern around pressure in the sector after months of instability.
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Possible leadership change at Leonardo raises market concerns
The Italian government is reportedly considering replacing Leonardo’s CEO, a move that could reshape leadership at one of Europe’s key defense groups.
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Oil Surges Above $97 as Markets Question US-Iran Ceasefire Stability
Oil prices rebound as investors grow skeptical about the US-Iran ceasefire, while global markets show mixed reactions amid geopolitical uncertainty.
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