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News Archive

May 26, 2026Connected
332 storiesLast updated: 7:17:00 AMPage 1 of 6

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

Aluminum Prices Hit Multi-Year Highs Amid Hormuz Strait Shutdown

Key Facts

  • •Aluminum prices have surged by nearly 50% over the last year, reaching multi-year highs.
  • •The shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz has significantly impacted global aluminum transmission through the Middle East.
Impact:
9/10
4 months ago

Stocks

StocksBullish

SK Hynix Surges 7% as KOSPI Crosses Historic 8,000 Mark on AI Demand

Key Facts

  • •SK Hynix stock surged nearly 7% on Tuesday driven by Nvidia's blowout quarterly results and AI hardware demand.
  • •South Korea's benchmark KOSPI index crossed the 8,000 mark for the first time in history.
  • •Hopes for a US-Iran framework agreement helped ease oil price pressures, further supporting the equity rally.
Impact:
8/10
KOSPI
5 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsMixed

Oil Prices Tumble on Reports of Potential US-Iran De-escalation Deal

Key Facts

  • •Reports circulate regarding a draft MOU including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and guaranteed free navigation.
  • •Brent crude futures tumbled 7.15% to close at $96.14/bbl on de-escalation hopes.
  • •The draft includes a 60-day ceasefire extension and allowing Iran to resume oil exports.
Impact:
8/10
1306.TH50E.L
5 months ago

Forex

ForexBullishUpdated

Japan Intervenes with $35B to Prop Up Yen After Breach of 160 Level

Key Facts

  • •Japan's Ministry of Finance executed its first direct currency intervention since July 2024, valued at ¥5.5 trillion ($35 billion).
  • •The intervention was triggered after the yen weakened past the 160 level against the dollar, leading to a recovery of April losses.
Impact:
8/10
JPY
4 months ago

Central Banks

Central BanksBullish

ECB's Lane Signals June Rate Cut as Inflation Trends Toward Target

Key Facts

  • •Philip Lane, ECB Chief Economist, stated the bank is ready to begin cutting interest rates in June if the current inflation trend holds.
Impact:
7/10
5 months ago

Bonds

BondsBearishUpdated×2

Violent Bond Selloff Intensifies as Warsh Takes Fed Helm Amid Iran Conflict

Key Facts

  • •CPI inflation recently accelerated to a three-year high due to elevated energy prices tied to the U.S.-Iran conflict.
  • •Treasury bond yields have risen sharply due to expectations that the Federal Reserve will pivot to interest rate hikes.
Impact:
7/10
US10Y
5 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBearishUpdated×3

Bitcoin Losses Deepen Below $76K Following $2,000 Flash Crash Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Key Facts

  • •Bitcoin price dropped by over $800 within three hours to trade below the $77,000 level.
  • •Reports of U.S. Navy strikes against targets in Iran wiped out approximately $20 billion in market capitalization.
Impact:
7/10
BTCETH
5 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Senior PLC Shareholders Overwhelmingly Approve Blackstone-Tinicum Buyout

Key Facts

  • •Senior PLC shareholders approved a cash acquisition by Zeus UK Bidco, controlled by Blackstone and Tinicum, with over 99% of votes in favor.
Impact:
6/10
BX
5 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBearish

UK Energy Bill Debt Hits Record £4.5bn as Regulator Urges Support Reform

Key Facts

  • •British household energy bill debts have reached a record high of £4.5bn.
  • •Consumer debt to energy suppliers has surged by 71 percent compared to 2023, according to Ofgem.
Impact:
6/10
5 months ago
332 stories this day
CommoditiesBullish

Europe Gas Storage Faces 3-Month Depletion Risk Amid Hormuz Crisis

Key Facts

  • •Equinor warned that European gas storage may not survive more than 3 additional months if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
  • •Europe’s gas storage levels are currently at 35-37%, significantly below the 50% seasonal norm.
  • •Dutch TTF gas prices could surge toward €90/MWh if disruptions persist.
Impact:
7/10
EQNRTTF
5 months ago
CommoditiesBullishUpdated

Oil Prices Rebound Following New US Military Strikes in Iran

Key Facts

  • •Oil prices rebounded after the US launched fresh military strikes in Iran.
  • •The new strikes have clouded the outlook for an interim deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Impact:
7/10
5 months ago
CommoditiesBearish

Oil Prices Plunge 7% as Markets Anticipate US-Iran Peace Agreement

Key Facts

  • •World crude prices fell nearly 7% to below $100 per barrel as markets returned from a long U.S. weekend.
  • •Global markets are showing signs of optimism that an Iran peace plan is nearing an agreement.
Impact:
7/10
SHELBP
5 months ago
CommoditiesBullish

Oil Prices Surge Following U.S. Military Strikes on Iranian Missile Sites

Key Facts

  • •Brent crude futures rose 2.34% to $98.39 per barrel following U.S. military strikes on targets in southern Iran.
Impact:
6/10
5 months ago
StocksMixed

Tim Cook to Step Down as Apple CEO; Hardware Chief John Ternus Named Successor

Key Facts

  • •Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple CEO after leading the company's market value growth from $400 billion to $4.535 trillion.
  • •John Ternus, the company's hardware chief, has been named as the successor to the CEO position.
Impact:
8/10
AAPL
5 months ago
StocksBearish

Honda Retreats from EV Targets Amid Historic Losses and Chinese Dominance

Key Facts

  • •Honda's CEO backed away from the 2040 all-EV sales target, admitting it is not realistic under current circumstances.
  • •Honda posted its first full-year net loss since going public in 1957, leading to cuts in EV spending and project delays.
  • •Chinese firms like BYD and Geely are outpacing Japanese rivals through faster development cycles and advanced battery tech.
Impact:
7/10
7267.T7201.T7203.T1211.HK0175.HK
5 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Elbit Systems Q1 Earnings Beat Expectations as Order Backlog Hits Record $30.2B

Key Facts

  • •Elbit Systems was awarded a contract valued at approximately $1.4 billion for extensive military modernization programs for a European customer.
Impact:
7/10
ESLT
5 months ago
StocksBullish

IAMGOLD Q1 Earnings Surge as High Gold Prices Drive Free Cash Flow Growth

Key Facts

  • •IAMGOLD posted Q1 EPS of $0.64, beating the consensus estimate of $0.55.
  • •Revenue jumped 116% to $1.03 billion, driven by high realized gold prices.
  • •The company's free cash flow yield exceeds 18% with a target price-to-earnings multiple of 8x.
Impact:
7/10
IAG
5 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Elbit Systems Beats Q1 Earnings Estimates on Strong Operational Performance

Key Facts

  • •Elbit Systems reported quarterly earnings of $3.87 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.44 per share.
  • •The current earnings of $3.87 per share compare to earnings of $2.57 per share recorded a year ago.
Impact:
7/10
ESLT
5 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

TeraWulf Stock Jumps 12% on Kentucky AI Data Center Acquisition

Key Facts

  • •TeraWulf stock jumped over 12% following the announcement of a data center site acquisition in Kentucky.
  • •The company plans to develop a new 1 gigawatt facility aimed at servicing AI workloads.
  • •TeraWulf's HPC business revenue overtook its bitcoin mining segment for the first time in Q1 2026.
Impact:
7/10
WULFBTC
5 months ago
StocksNeutral

Dropbox Founder Drew Houston to Step Down as CEO After 19 Years

Key Facts

  • •Dropbox founder Drew Houston announced plans to step down as CEO after 19 years leading the company.
  • •Ashraf Alkarmi, the current product chief, will be promoted to co-CEO before eventually taking the role on his own.
  • •Drew Houston will transition to the role of executive chairman of the company.
Impact:
7/10
DBX
5 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated×7

BP Ousts Chairman Albert Manifold Over Conduct Issues; Shares Plunge 9%

Key Facts

  • •BP's board of directors removed Chairman Albert Manifold with immediate effect following a unanimous vote.
  • •London-listed shares of BP fell by 9% following the news of the chairman's removal.
  • •The removal was triggered by issues related to governance standards, oversight, and conduct raised with the board.
Impact:
7/10
BP.LBP
5 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Outlook Therapeutics Stock Surges 50% as FDA Validates LYTENAVA Efficacy

Key Facts

  • •The U.S. FDA granted the appeal following a Formal Dispute Resolution process for Outlook Therapeutics' ONS-5010/LYTENAVA.
Impact:
7/10
OTLK
5 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Modine Secures Landmark $4 Billion Data Center Cooling Agreement

Key Facts

  • •Modine entered into a $4 billion long-term capacity agreement through 2029 with a strategic data center customer.
Impact:
7/10
MOD
5 months ago
StocksBullish

Cameco EBITDA Surges 44% on Uranium Strength and Westinghouse Gains

Key Facts

  • •Cameco's Q1 2026 adjusted EBITDA rose 44% to CAD 509M, driven by uranium segment strength.
Impact:
7/10
CCJ0R35.L
5 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×4

Official: Micron Joins $1 Trillion Club Following Record Close

Key Facts

  • •Micron's market capitalization surpassed the $1 trillion mark for the first time in its history.
  • •The company's stock surged by 18% to reach new record highs.
Impact:
6/10
MU
5 months ago
StocksBullish

AI Infrastructure Boom Boosts Earnings Outlook for Tech and Engineering Firms

Key Facts

  • •Dycom expects a 19% jump in backlog ahead of Q1 results, driven by AI-related fiber demand and BEAD program tailwinds.
  • •Photronics enters Q2 earnings backed by strong demand for AI chip packaging and advanced photomask adoption.
  • •NetApp faces margin pressure from rising memory costs despite growth in AI, cloud, and all-flash storage demand.
Impact:
6/10
DYPLABNTAP
5 months ago
StocksBullish

US FDA Expected to Ease Regulations on Vapes and Nicotine Pouches

Key Facts

  • •New, looser FDA regulations are expected to unleash hundreds of new vape and nicotine pouch products onto the market.
Impact:
6/10
MOPMBTI
5 months ago
StocksBullish

Fresenius Medical Care Launches EUR 1 Billion Share Buyback Program

Key Facts

  • •Fresenius Medical Care intends to execute a new share buyback program with a total volume of around EUR 1 billion.
  • •The program will be executed in tranches over a 12-month period starting in the near future.
Impact:
6/10
FME
5 months ago
StocksBearish

European Stocks Set for Lower Open Amid US Strikes on Iran and Peace Uncertainty

Key Facts

  • •European stocks are expected to open lower on Tuesday following U.S. strikes on Iran and mixed signals regarding peace negotiations.
Impact:
6/10
5 months ago
StocksBullish

Baker Hughes Secures Major Well Construction Contract Extension with Petrobras

Key Facts

  • •Baker Hughes announced a major contract extension and expansion with Petrobras to provide integrated well construction solutions in Brazil's Santos Basin.
Impact:
6/10
BKRPBR
5 months ago
StocksBullish

Volvo Cars Wins US Approval for Chinese Connected Tech Imports

Key Facts

  • •Volvo Cars received U.S. government approval to continue selling vehicles featuring Chinese connected technology.
Impact:
6/10
VLVLYVOLAFVOLVF0175.HK
5 months ago
StocksBullish

Trump Admin Exempts Volvo from Chinese Connected-Vehicle Tech Ban

Key Facts

  • •Volvo Cars reached an agreement with the Trump administration to continue selling connected vehicles in the U.S.
Impact:
6/10
VLVLYVOLAFVOLVF
5 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Oklo Stock Surges as DOE Selects Company to Repurpose Plutonium for Nuclear Fuel

Key Facts

  • •Oklo was selected as one of five companies for advanced negotiations under the U.S. Department of Energy's Surplus Plutonium Utilization Program.
Impact:
6/10
OKLO
5 months ago
StocksBearish

Verra Mobility Under Pressure as Avis Budget Group Terminates Service Contract

Key Facts

  • •Verra Mobility received a contract termination notice from Avis Budget Group, effective September 2026.
  • •The company provided a revised full-year 2026 outlook following the termination notice.
Impact:
6/10
VRRM
5 months ago
StocksBearish

Royal Caribbean Stock Under Pressure from Price Target Cut and Mexico Project Rejection

Key Facts

  • •A Morgan Stanley analyst lowered the price target for Royal Caribbean to $280.
  • •Mexico's Environment Minister announced that the company's 'Perfect Day' project in Quintana Roo will not be approved.
  • •Royal Caribbean's stock declined 13% over the past month due to high fuel costs and weak consumer sentiment.
Impact:
6/10
RCLCCLNCLH
5 months ago
StocksBullish

ADIA-Backed Innio Targets $20.3 Billion Valuation in Landmark U.S. IPO

Key Facts

  • •Gas engine manufacturer Innio is targeting a valuation of up to $20.25 billion in its U.S. initial public offering.
Impact:
6/10
5 months ago
StocksBullish

VEON Expands into Renewables with $80.8M Solar Acquisition in Ukraine

Key Facts

  • •Kyivstar acquired six solar power plants in the Lviv region with a combined capacity of 105 MW.
  • •The total consideration for the acquisition was USD 80.8 million, equivalent to UAH 3.6 billion.
  • •The acquired assets generated UAH 682 million in revenue and UAH 596 million in EBITDA in FY 2025.
Impact:
6/10
VEON
5 months ago
StocksBullish

US and UK Banks Gain $1.3 Trillion Edge Amid Regulatory Easing

Key Facts

  • •Regulatory loosening has enabled top US and UK banks to expand their balance sheets by $1.3tn.
Impact:
6/10
BACCGSBARC.L0005.HK
5 months ago
StocksBullish

W. P. Carey Raises 2026 Guidance Following Strong Q1 Earnings Growth

Key Facts

  • •W. P. Carey delivered 11% year-over-year AFFO per-share growth in Q1 2026.
  • •The REIT raised its 2026 AFFO guidance to a range of $5.16–$5.26 per share.
  • •Dividend coverage ratio rose to 140%, supporting a stable 5% forward dividend yield.
Impact:
6/10
WPC
5 months ago
StocksBullish

US Tech Earnings Surge on AI Demand and Cloud Security Strength

Key Facts

  • •Zscaler reported stronger-than-expected fiscal third-quarter results, driven by growth in annual recurring revenue and demand for its zero-trust platform.
  • •Semtech achieved record quarterly revenue in its fiscal first quarter, led by strength in data center and LoRa businesses.
  • •Digital Turbine's Q4 results exceeded expectations, supported by acceleration in its app growth platform and AI integration.
Impact:
6/10
ZSSMTCAPPSTRNS
5 months ago
StocksBearish

Zscaler Shares Plunge 15% on Weak Revenue Guidance

Key Facts

  • •Zscaler forecast fourth-quarter revenue below estimates as enterprises scrutinize spending on cloud security products.
  • •Zscaler shares fell 15% in extended trading following the release of the downbeat revenue guidance.
Impact:
6/10
ZS
5 months ago
StocksBullish

Meitav Investment House Posts Record Q1 2026 Results as Revenue Surges 32%

Key Facts

  • •Meitav Investment House achieved revenue of NIS 598 million in Q1 2026, a 32% increase year-over-year.
  • •The company's operating profit rose by 55%, while net profit grew by 31% compared to the previous year.
Impact:
6/10
MTAV
5 months ago
StocksBullish

Pony.ai Stock Surges on Q1 Revenue Beat and Raised Robotaxi Fleet Outlook

Key Facts

  • •Pony.ai reported Q1 revenue of $34.3 million, a 145% increase year-over-year.
Impact:
6/10
PONY
5 months ago
GeopoliticsBullish

Oil Prices Surge 3% as Iran Vows Retaliation Following US Strikes

Key Facts

  • •Iran vowed to retaliate against ceasefire violations after the US Central Command confirmed strikes on Iranian vessels.
  • •Oil prices jumped by 3% following the escalation of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Impact:
7/10
5 months ago
GeopoliticsMixed

Rubio Signals Iran Deal Within Days Despite Ongoing US Military Strikes

Key Facts

  • •US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that an agreement to end the war with Iran could be reached within days.
  • •US forces conducted fresh self-defense strikes targeting locations in southern Iran.
Impact:
7/10
5 months ago
GeopoliticsBullish

Rubio Issues Ultimatum on Strait of Hormuz to Secure Global Energy Flows

Key Facts

  • •U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the Strait of Hormuz has to be open 'one way or the other'.
Impact:
7/10
5 months ago
GeopoliticsBullish

Global Markets Rally on Reports of US-Iran Draft Agreement

Key Facts

  • •A US-Iran draft agreement boosted broader market sentiment and created a bullish outlook during the Memorial Day session.
  • •Institutional investors expect a formal deal to be reached during the final ceasefire extension period.
Impact:
7/10
5 months ago
GeopoliticsBearish

Russia Warns US to Evacuate Kyiv Ahead of Systematic Strikes on Decision Centers

Key Facts

  • •The Russian Foreign Ministry warned U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to evacuate diplomats and American citizens from Kyiv.
  • •Russia plans to launch systematic strikes against the military-industrial complex and decision-making centers in the Ukrainian capital.
Impact:
7/10
5 months ago
GeopoliticsBearishUpdated

US Military Conducts Defensive Strikes Against Iranian Assets Amid Rising Tensions

Key Facts

  • •US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced defensive strikes against Iranian boats and missile launch sites.
Impact:
7/10
5 months ago
GeopoliticsMixed

EC to Reserve Two-Thirds of Satellite Spectrum for EU Firms to Rival Starlink

Key Facts

  • •The European Commission is set to allocate two-thirds of lucrative mobile satellite spectrum to European companies.
Impact:
6/10
AMZNSPCX
5 months ago
GeopoliticsBearish

China Restricts Overseas Travel for AI Talent at Alibaba and DeepSeek

Key Facts

  • •China has begun restricting overseas travel for top AI professionals at private firms including Alibaba and DeepSeek.
Impact:
6/10
9988.HKBABA
5 months ago
GeopoliticsBearishUpdated

Iran Vows Response to US Strikes as Bitcoin Drops Below $77,000

Key Facts

  • •Iran condemned recent US strikes as a ceasefire violation and vowed to respond.
  • •Bitcoin price dropped below the $77,000 level amid escalating geopolitical tensions.
Impact:
6/10
BTC
5 months ago
ForexBullish

USDCHF Tests Key Resistance as Lebanon Conflict Drives Geopolitical Risk

Key Facts

  • •USDCHF rallied to test the converging 100 and 200-hour moving averages at 0.7853 and 0.7857.
  • •Israel has begun military operations in southern Lebanon, pushing crude oil prices toward $94.
  • •The US Dollar regained ground above its 100-day moving average at 0.7838 following previous selling pressure.
Impact:
6/10
USDCHF
5 months ago
CryptoBearishUpdated×4

Crypto Market Correction: Bitcoin Tests $75K as $345M in Liquidations Hit Traders

Key Facts

  • •US Bitcoin Spot ETFs recorded a net withdrawal of $1.26 billion, the largest outflow in 3 months.
  • •Analysts observed a rotation of institutional capital into altcoins, specifically XRP, despite rising geopolitical tensions.
Impact:
7/10
0A7O.LBTCETHXRP
5 months ago
CryptoBullish

MicroStrategy Retires $1.5B Debt at Discount, Boosts Bitcoin Holdings

Key Facts

  • •MicroStrategy retired $1.5 billion in convertible debt at an 8% discount.
  • •The company's total Bitcoin holdings grew to 843,738 BTC after adding 24,869 coins.
  • •The company used cash reserves to fund repurchases as part of a liability restructuring strategy.
Impact:
6/10
MSTR0A7O.LBTC
5 months ago
CryptoNeutral

Circle Raises $222M for Arc Blockchain Amid Conflict of Interest Concerns

Key Facts

  • •Circle raised $222M for Arc, its own proprietary layer-one blockchain.
Impact:
6/10
ETH
5 months ago
CryptoBullish

OKB Token Surges 20% as OKX Partners with ICE for Energy Derivatives

Key Facts

  • •OKB token surged by 20% driven by the launch of new products on the OKX platform.
  • •OKX is collaborating with Intercontinental Exchange to launch perpetual oil futures.
Impact:
6/10
OKB
5 months ago
CryptoBearishUpdated×2

BlackRock IBIT ETF Records Massive $1.3B Single Block Trade Sale

Key Facts

  • •BlackRock sold $1.01 billion worth of Bitcoin via its IBIT fund over five trading sessions.
  • •The sales reflect a wave of redemptions by ETF investors rather than a fundamental shift in the firm's strategy.
Impact:
6/10
BLKBTC
5 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsMixed

Activist Ancora Urges H.B. Fuller to Abandon $800M UK Acquisition Bid

Key Facts

  • •Activist investor Ancora is urging H.B. Fuller to drop its acquisition bid for the UK-based company AMS.
Impact:
6/10
FUL
5 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Eli Lilly Expands Acquisition Scope to Three Vaccine Developers

Key Facts

  • •Lilly announced definitive agreements to acquire both Curevo and LimmaTech Biologics.
  • •The acquisitions aim to advance next-generation vaccines for shingles prevention and common bacterial infections.
Impact:
6/10
LLY
5 months ago