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May 18, 2026Connected

214 storiesLast updated: 7:16:27 AMPage 4 of 4

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBearishUpdated

US Extends Russian Oil Waiver for 30 Days to Curb Fuel Costs

Key Facts

•The US has extended a 30-day license allowing certain transactions related to Russian oil.
•The decision comes as American voters express frustration over high petrol and diesel costs.

Impact:

4/10

2 months ago

Stocks

StocksBullish

BofA Restarts ServiceNow Coverage with Buy Rating and $130 Target

Key Facts

•Bank of America restarted coverage on ServiceNow with a Buy rating and a $130 price target.

Impact:

4/10

NOW

2 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullish

Bernstein: Clarity Act Yield Compromise Cements Circle's Competitive Edge

Key Facts

•Bernstein analysts stated that the yield compromise in the Clarity Act markup strengthens Circle's business model.
•The regulatory development comes amid record-high global supply of dollar-backed stablecoins.

Impact:

4/10

2 months ago

Bonds

BondsBearishUpdated

Surging US Bond Yields Threaten Equity Stability as Key Resistance Levels Break

Key Facts

•10-year and 30-year Treasury yields broke above key resistance levels, threatening equity valuations.

Impact:

4/10

2 months ago

Central Banks

Central BanksNeutral

SAMA Governor Al-Sayari Addresses Global Economic Imbalances at G20 Meeting

Key Facts

•SAMA Governor Ayman Al-Sayari participated in a discussion session on economic imbalances during the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting.

Impact:

4/10

2 months ago

May 18, 2026Connected

214 storiesLast updated: 7:16:27 AMPage 4 of 4

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBearishUpdated

US Extends Russian Oil Waiver for 30 Days to Curb Fuel Costs

Key Facts

•The US has extended a 30-day license allowing certain transactions related to Russian oil.
•The decision comes as American voters express frustration over high petrol and diesel costs.

Impact:

4/10

2 months ago

Stocks

StocksBullish

BofA Restarts ServiceNow Coverage with Buy Rating and $130 Target

Key Facts

•Bank of America restarted coverage on ServiceNow with a Buy rating and a $130 price target.

Impact:

4/10

NOW

2 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullish

Bernstein: Clarity Act Yield Compromise Cements Circle's Competitive Edge

Key Facts

•Bernstein analysts stated that the yield compromise in the Clarity Act markup strengthens Circle's business model.
•The regulatory development comes amid record-high global supply of dollar-backed stablecoins.

Impact:

4/10

2 months ago

Bonds

BondsBearishUpdated

Surging US Bond Yields Threaten Equity Stability as Key Resistance Levels Break

Key Facts

•10-year and 30-year Treasury yields broke above key resistance levels, threatening equity valuations.

Impact:

4/10

2 months ago

Central Banks

Central BanksNeutral

SAMA Governor Al-Sayari Addresses Global Economic Imbalances at G20 Meeting

Key Facts

•SAMA Governor Ayman Al-Sayari participated in a discussion session on economic imbalances during the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting.

Impact:

4/10

2 months ago

Macro EconomyBullish

UK Home Prices Hit 10-Year May High Amid Strong Seasonal Demand

Key Facts

•The average price for UK homes rose by 1.2% in May, exceeding the typical 10-year average of 1% for the month.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

Macro EconomyBullishUpdated

IMF Upgrades UK 2026 GDP Growth Forecast to 1%

Key Facts

•The IMF upgraded its UK economic growth forecast for 2026 from 0.8% to 1%.

Impact:

4/10

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Wells Fargo Cuts Price Targets for Conagra Brands and General Mills

Key Facts

•Wells Fargo adjusted its price target for Conagra Brands (CAG) to $13 from $14, maintaining an Underweight rating.
•Wells Fargo lowered its price target for General Mills (GIS) to $30 from $33, while maintaining an Underweight rating.

Impact:

4/10

CAG GIS

2 months ago

StocksNeutral

STKE, XP, and PRPO Release Quarterly Earnings Call Transcripts

Key Facts

•Sol Strategies Inc. (STKE) released its Q2 2026 earnings call transcript.
•XP Inc. (XP) announced its Q1 2026 earnings results.
•Precipio, Inc. (PRPO) published its Q1 2026 earnings call details.

Impact:

4/10

STKE XP PRPO

2 months ago

StocksBearish

Poet Technologies Stock Plummets on Dilutive $400M Funding Completion

Key Facts

•Poet Technologies announced it completed a deal for a dilutive $400 million new funding round.
•The stock is moving lower in conjunction with bearish momentum for the broader market.

Impact:

4/10

POET

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Coatue Management Slashes Tesla Stake by 96%, Pivots to Lucid and Nvidia

Key Facts

•Hedge fund Coatue Management reduced its position in Tesla by approximately 96% during the first quarter.
•The fund's filings revealed a reduction in Nvidia holdings while purchasing shares in Lucid and Hertz.

Impact:

4/10

TSLA

2 months ago

StocksBullish

JP Morgan Reaffirms Buy Rating for ING Groep with EUR 28.90 Target

Key Facts

•JP Morgan reiterated its Buy rating for ING Groep N.V. with a target price of EUR 28.90.

Impact:

4/10

ING

2 months ago

StocksNeutral

US Tech Firms Raise $2.4B via 0% Convertible Senior Notes Offerings

Key Facts

•Advanced Energy closed a private offering of $1.15 billion in 0% convertible senior notes due 2031.
•Akamai announced a proposed offering of $1.3 billion in 0% convertible senior notes due 2030.

Impact:

4/10

AEIS

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Keysight Technologies Price Target Raised to $415 on Strong Growth Outlook

Key Facts

•Susquehanna increased its price target for Keysight Technologies from $300 to $415 while maintaining a positive rating.
•The new price target suggests an 18.7% upside potential supported by strong revenue growth and earnings beats.

Impact:

4/10

KEYS

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Broadcom Surpasses $2 Trillion Milestone to Become 6th Largest US Company

Key Facts

•Broadcom has become the sixth-largest listed company in the US with a market capitalization of $2.01 trillion.
•The company's share price has increased by 875% over the last five years, driven by the AI boom.
•Broadcom's market cap has surpassed major companies including Tesla, Meta, and Berkshire Hathaway.

Impact:

4/10

AVGO

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Mixed Price Target Adjustments for MTD, HWM, and KKR by Major Analysts

Key Facts

•Stifel lowered the price target for Mettler-Toledo International to $1,400 while maintaining a Buy rating.
•Citigroup raised the price target for Howmet Aerospace to $303 from $271, reiterating a Buy rating.
•TD Cowen adjusted the price target for KKR & Co down to $104 from $106, maintaining a Hold rating.

Impact:

4/10

MTD HWM KKR

2 months ago

StocksBullish

SALAMA Issues AED 155M Mandatory Convertible Sukuk to Strengthen Solvency

Key Facts

•Islamic Arab Insurance Company (SALAMA) issued AED 155 million in Sharia-compliant Mandatory Convertible Sukuks.
•The strategic transaction aims to optimize capital and strengthen the company's solvency position.

Impact:

4/10

2 months ago

StocksBullish

JPMorgan Upgrades Crown (CCK) to Overweight with $107 Price Target

Key Facts

•JPMorgan Chase & Co. upgraded Crown from neutral to overweight with a price target of $107.
•The company beat quarterly earnings and revenue expectations and raised its FY2026 EPS guidance.
•Insider selling by the CEO and COO has been noted despite generally positive analyst sentiment.

Impact:

4/10

CCK

2 months ago

StocksNeutralUpdated

Black Rock Coffee Bar Founders Settle Margin Loan via Equity Deal with Cynosure

Key Facts

•Black Rock Coffee Bar announced that entities affiliated with its founders completed a transaction with The Cynosure Group to settle a margin loan.
•Cynosure purchased all equity interests pledged by the founders as collateral for their margin loan entered into during the IPO.

Impact:

4/10

BRCB

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Aramco and Pasqal Launch Saudi Arabia's First Quantum Computer

Key Facts

•Aramco and Pasqal officially inaugurated Saudi Arabia's first quantum computer and the Middle East's first commercial Quantum Computing as a Service (QCaaS) platform.

Impact:

4/10

2222.SR

2 months ago

StocksNeutralUpdated

Samsung Stock Jumps 5% as Government Intervention Eases Labor Tensions

Key Facts

•Samsung Electronics and its South Korean labor union are set to begin a new round of government-mediated pay talks.
•Samsung Electronics accounts for nearly a quarter of South Korea's exports.

Impact:

4/10

2 months ago

StocksBullish

CMG Global Holdings Boosts Boeing Stake to 3rd Largest Holding After Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•CMG Global Holdings LLC significantly increased its stake in The Boeing Company, making it their third-largest holding.
•Boeing reported better-than-expected earnings despite mixed headlines and a legal verdict.
•Analysts maintain a Moderate Buy rating for Boeing.

Impact:

4/10

2 months ago

StocksNeutralUpdated×2

Lululemon Publicly Rebuts Founder Chip Wilson Over Board Nominees

Key Facts

•Lululemon issued a shareholder letter defending its strategy and board nominees against criticisms from founder Chip Wilson.
•The company characterized Wilson's views as misguided and outdated, urging shareholders to vote for its three board nominees.

Impact:

4/10

LULU

2 months ago

StocksNeutral

Target Eyes Q1 Earnings as Stock Trades Near 52-Week Highs

Key Facts

•Target Corp. is preparing to release its Q1 2027 earnings on May 20, 2026.
•Target shares are up over 20% year-to-date and trading near a 52-week high.
•Investors are focusing on comparable sales, traffic, and operating margins to assess the turnaround's success.

Impact:

4/10

TGT

3 months ago

StocksNeutral

New Hope Corp Releases Q3 2026 Earnings Details Amid Production Focus

Key Facts

•New Hope Corporation Limited released its Q3 2026 earnings call transcript.

Impact:

4/10

NHPEF

3 months ago

StocksNeutral

Sintana Energy Raises $11.5M for Namibia Exploration Program

Key Facts

•Sintana Energy raised US$11.5 million through a conditional share placement to fund an exploration program in Namibia.
•The funds will support drilling at the Chevron-operated Nabba-1 well in the PEL 90 block.
•The fundraise was priced at 22.5p on AIM and C$0.41 on the TSX-V, involving 38.0 million new shares.

Impact:

4/10

SEI SEUSF

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Berkshire Hathaway Maintains Major Stake in Kraft Heinz

Key Facts

•Berkshire Hathaway remains the top shareholder in Kraft Heinz with a position of over 325 million shares as of March 31.

Impact:

4/10

KHC

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Bitcoin Hits May Lows on Yield Pressure; HIVE and Circle Stocks Rally

Key Facts

•Bitcoin price is sliding toward its lowest levels in May, driven by pressure from high U.S. Treasury yields.
•Circle stock received an analyst upgrade, boosting the company's outlook.
•Shares of crypto mining firm HIVE are soaring in recent trading sessions.

Impact:

4/10

HIVE BTC

2 months ago

CryptoBullish

Tether Invests in LemFi to Expand USDT Use in Africa and Asia

Key Facts

•Tether has invested in the remittance fintech LemFi to expand the use of the USDT stablecoin across Africa and Asia.
•Founded in 2021, LemFi serves over 1 million customers and has raised a total of $85 million in funding.

Impact:

4/10

2 months ago

CryptoBullish

Grayscale and VanEck Amend Spot BNB ETF Filings Amid Regulatory Shifts

Key Facts

•Grayscale Investments and VanEck submitted revised registration documents for spot Binance Coin (BNB) exchange-traded funds.
•The US securities regulator approved 21Shares’ Hyperliquid ETF last week.

Impact:

4/10

BNB BTC ETH

3 months ago

CryptoBullish

Minnesota Governor Signs Bill Allowing Banks to Custody Bitcoin

Key Facts

•Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed bill HF 3709 into law.
•The legislation authorizes state-chartered banks and credit unions to custody bitcoin and other virtual currencies for customers.
•The law is set to take effect on August 1, 2026.

Impact:

4/10

BTC

2 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

Ethereum Dominates Tokenized ETF Market with 72% Share After Massive Surge

Key Facts

•Ethereum now hosts more than 72% of the tokenized ETF sector, reinforcing its lead in tokenized financial assets.
•The tokenized ETF market expanded more than 17,000% over the past year, reaching nearly $442 million in total capitalization.

Impact:

4/10

ETH

2 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated×2

Bitwise and 21Shares Launch Three HYPE ETFs with Diverse Yield Structures

Key Facts

•Bitwise will use 10% of BHYP ETF management fees to buy and stake HYPE tokens on its balance sheet.

Impact:

4/10

BTC ETH

2 months ago

CryptoMixedUpdated×3

Goldman Sachs Exits XRP and Solana ETFs, Casting Doubt on Altcoin Institutional Momentum

Key Facts

•Goldman Sachs exited its XRP and Solana ETF positions during the first quarter of 2026.
•The bank retained more than $700 million in Bitcoin ETFs according to regulatory filings.

Impact:

4/10

GS BTC ETH XRP SOL

2 months ago