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Honeywell-Backed Quantinuum Seeks $1.05B IPO Amid AI Push

Quantinuum, backed by Honeywell, plans to raise $1.05 billion in an IPO as it advances enterprise AI applications amid rising demand for quantum tech.

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Quantinuum, supported by Honeywell, is targeting a $1.05B IPO to expand its AI and quantum computing offerings, highlighting investor interest in advanced AI firms.

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Bessent Has Limited Options to Halt Climb in Treasury Yields
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026

Excerpt from Bloomberg: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is facing what may become his biggest financial-market test yet, in the form of a steady increase in benchmark Treasury yields that’s generating economic headwinds and leaving him with few easy options.

Goldman Analysts Say UK Homebuilder Selloff Has Gone Too Far
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026finance

Excerpt from Bloomberg: Goldman Sachs Group Inc. says the selloff in UK homebuilder stocks has been excessive and investors are too pessimistic on the sector’s long-term profitability.

Dummy hed on gas prices
Source: TheStreetMay 26, 2026business

Excerpt from TheStreet: A funny thing happened to gasoline prices over the Memorial Day Weekend. They fell. Not a lot, admittedly, maybe 2 cents a gallon over the long weekend. That's a little relief for those who saw it. AAA says gas prices were up in California and Washington State and down…

Kenya Plans $772 Million Green Bonds to Boost Agriculture Output
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026finance

Excerpt from Bloomberg: Kenya plans 100 billion shillings ($772 million) of green bonds to boost agricultural production, climate resilience and competitiveness.

Rubio Unveils Indo-Pacific Monitor Plan as Hormuz Crisis Deepens
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026politics

Excerpt from Bloomberg: The US, Japan, India and Australia launched a maritime surveillance initiative for the Indo-Pacific region as the Hormuz crisis deepens. Debjit Chakraborty explains how the high-profile summit aims to counter growing threats to commerce. (Source: Bloomberg)

PGIM Backs $4 Billion of US Land-Bank Deals in Asset-Based Push
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026finance

Excerpt from Bloomberg: Prudential Financial Inc.’s asset-management arm has financed about $4 billion of land-banking projects through a partnership with Domain Real Estate Partners, part of a push to gain exposure to the US homebuilding industry.

Global Bond Market Risks with Pooja Kumra
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026finance

Excerpt from Bloomberg: In a May 26, 2026 interview, Pooja Kumra, Senior European and UK Rates Strategist at TD Securities, discussed how global bond markets are reacting to higher oil prices, lingering stagflation fears, and fiscal concerns. She noted that recent yield moves are driven more by real…

Wall Street’s AI Winner Hunt Leads to Seasoning Maker in Japan
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026finance

Excerpt from Bloomberg: The beneficiaries of the artificial intelligence buildout are spreading far beyond technology high-flyers. Laura Lau found one in seasoning maker Ajinomoto Co.

Fresh Clashes Highlight US-Iran Tensions Despite Talks Progress
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026politics

Excerpt from Bloomberg: US and Iranian forces clashed near the Strait of Hormuz overnight, even as they tout progress toward an interim peace deal. (Source: Bloomberg)

Americans pick a new favorite airline for 2026
Source: TheStreetMay 26, 2026business

Excerpt from TheStreet: There’s been a lot of shakeup in the airline industry in recent months. First, Southwest Airlines changed its long-standing open seating policy, much to passenger chagrin. Then, budget airline Spirit abruptly shuttered after 34 years in business. Now, a new airline has emerged…

Hungary Holds Its Key Interest Rate With June Cut Seen in Play
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026finance

Excerpt from Bloomberg: Hungary’s central bank kept its key interest rate unchanged at the second-highest level in the European Union, before potentially weighing monetary easing next month.

Crypto Exchange OKX Makes AI Skills a Part of Worker Evaluations
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026finance

Excerpt from Bloomberg: Crypto exchange OKX is taking a page from the playbook of the tech and finance industries by linking employee evaluations to proficiency in using artificial intelligence.

Russia’s Key Black Sea Port Loads Crude After Ukraine’s Attack
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026finance

Excerpt from Bloomberg: Russia’s key Black Sea oil export terminal, targeted by Ukrainian drones over the weekend, is loading crude, according to satellite data.

US Premarket Movers for May 26, 2026
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026finance

Excerpt from Bloomberg: S&P 500 Index futures rise 0.6% as of 7:47 a.m. in New York as investors remained hopeful that the latest American strikes on Iran won’t derail talks to end the Middle East conflict.

US, Iran Clash Near Hormuz as Both Tout Progress on Talks
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026finance

Excerpt from Bloomberg: US and Iranian forces clashed near the Strait of Hormuz overnight, hours after US President Donald Trump reiterated that negotiations with Tehran to extend their ceasefire and reopen the strait were proceeding, and just before a published statement from Iran’s Supreme Leader…

Another fintech startup files for bankruptcy and shuts down
Source: TheStreetMay 26, 2026business

Excerpt from TheStreet: The website was still up. The banner still boasted more than $200 million in funding. The corporate card was still being marketed to e-commerce businesses. Behind that facade, Parker had already filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The end came fast and without a public announcement…

Activist Ancora Pushes H.B. Fuller to Drop Bid for UK’s AMS
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026finance

Excerpt from Bloomberg: Activist investor Ancora Holdings Group is pushing US adhesives maker H.B. Fuller Co. to abandon a proposed takeover of UK-based Advanced Medical Solutions Group Plc.

Disability Insurance: Protect Your Paycheck
Source: TheStreetMay 26, 2026business

Excerpt from TheStreet: Philip Snyder of The Warner Companies (guest; father of host Jeff Snyder) breaks down why disability insurance matters and how it works. Jeffrey Snyder, Broadcast Retirement Network Joining me now is Philip Snyder. He's an, sorry, three, two, one. Joining me now is Philip Snyder…

Not Yet the Time to Go All-In on Long-End Yields, Sonal Desai Says
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026finance

Excerpt from Bloomberg: Sonal Desai, executive VP at Franklin Templeton Fixed Income, views the Federal Reserve as “very, very dovish” and says the market is not pricing in realistically what long-end yields would be. (Source: Bloomberg)

Texas Senate Showdown Latest Test of Trump’s Sway
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026politics

Excerpt from Bloomberg: The runoff pits a longstanding GOP senator against a Trump-backed ‘fighter’

BP Fires Board Chair on Governance Concerns Only Months Into Job
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026finance

Excerpt from Bloomberg: BP Plc’s board fired Chairman Albert Manifold just months into the job after serious concerns were raised about governance standards, oversight and conduct.

Greenbriar-Backed Applied Aerospace Seeks $682.5 Million in IPO
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026finance

Excerpt from Bloomberg: Applied Aerospace & Defense Inc., a space and defense engineering firm backed by private equity firm Greenbriar Equity Group, is seeking to raise as much as $682.5 million in an initial public offering, as companies in the sector rush to public markets ahead of SpaceX’s…

Oil Rebounds After US and Iran Clash Near Hormuz | Bloomberg Brief 5/26/2026
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026finance

Excerpt from Bloomberg: Brent crude rebounds after US and Israeli jets struck Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, just hours after President Trump suggested peace talks were progressing. Katrina Dudley of Franklin Templeton discusses inflation risks and consumer pressure. (Source: Bloomberg)

China Coal-Mine Blast Exposes Limits of National Safety Drive
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026finance

Excerpt from Bloomberg: Overall conditions have improved, but local priorities can stray from Beijing’s grander vision.

JPMorgan’s Matejka Sees Stocks Overpricing Risk of Rate Hikes
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026finance

Excerpt from Bloomberg: Markets are overpricing potential central bank interest-rate increases, creating conditions for a rally in stocks with the lowest volatility like staples and utilities, according to strategists at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Patrick Drahi Swiss Assets Seized in Spat With Altice Co-Founder
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026tech

Excerpt from Bloomberg: Patrick Drahi’s spat with Altice co-founder Armando Pereira has escalated after Swiss courts ordered the seizure of assets following a lawsuit by the latter to reclaim at least 1.2 billion francs ($1.5 billion) he claims he’s owed.

Iran War: Supreme Leader's Warning After US & Israeli Strikes | The Pulse 05/26/2026
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026finance

Excerpt from Bloomberg: "The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops. Today's…

Uzbekistan Resumes Gold Export With $1.5 Billion Through April
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026finance

Excerpt from Bloomberg: Uzbekistan, one of the world’s largest gold producers, has resumed full scale gold exports in April after a half-year pause.

Major U.S. city makes rare move to lower grocery bills
Source: TheStreetMay 26, 2026business

Excerpt from TheStreet: New York City is an expensive place to live. From sky-high rents to the high cost of living, everything adds up to an individual’s monthly budget.  According to an Investopedia report, New York City’s Manhattan borough is the most expensive city in the U.S., with its cost…

AP CEO Defends Swatch Collaboration
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026tech

Excerpt from Bloomberg: Audemars Piguet's recent collaboration with Swatch led to scuffles outside stores from New York to Paris to Milan, as crowds queued for hours to get their hands on the Royal Pop pocket watch collection. Despite criticism that the collaboration could 'cheapen' the brand, CEO…

There Aren’t Enough GPUs on Earth — Let Alone for Space
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026tech

Excerpt from Bloomberg: SpaceX’s IPO filing warns that current AI chip supply may be insufficient for its long-term orbital compute ambitions

Honeywell-Backed Quantinuum Seeks to Raise $1.05 Billion in IPO
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026tech

Excerpt from Bloomberg: Quantinuum Inc., a quantum computing company backed by Honeywell International Inc., is seeking to raise $1.05 billion in its US initial public offering, capitalizing on investor enthusiasm for the technology.

Insilico Taps US Partner to Build AI Model for Human Longevity
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026tech

Excerpt from Bloomberg: Hong Kong AI drug discovery firm Insilico Medicine Cayman TopCo is stepping up the quest to harness artificial intelligence to extend human life.

Logistics Firm Stord Nabs $250 Million to Help Brands Take On Amazon
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026tech

Excerpt from Bloomberg: Stord Inc., a logistics technology startup, raised $250 million in a new funding round to expand its fulfillment operation and help merchants better compete with Amazon.com Inc.

Italy’s Meloni Says EU Bureaucrats Stifle Economic Growth
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026politics

Excerpt from Bloomberg: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni accused the European Union of restricting the bloc’s ability to grow and be competitive on the world stage.

Kenya in Talks With Karpowership for Emergency Power Supply
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026tech

Excerpt from Bloomberg: Kenya plans to contract Karpowership, the world’s biggest provider of ship-mounted electricity plants, to provide emergency power for the nation’s growing demands.

Audemars Piguet CEO Resta Says Swatch Tie-up Smashed Web Records
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026tech

Excerpt from Bloomberg: For Audemars Piguet Chief Executive Officer Ilaria Resta, the response to the luxury Swiss timepiece maker’s launch of a pocket watch in collaboration with Swatch has been overwhelming.

Nokia’s 140% Rally Turns AI Comeback Into Valuation Puzzle
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026tech

Excerpt from Bloomberg: A rally in Nokia Oyj is forcing investors to reconsider the company not as an old telecom-equipment stock, but as part of the infrastructure underpinning the artificial intelligence boom.

Pizza Hut joins Starbucks in an AI move customers did not see coming
Source: TheStreetMay 26, 2026business

Excerpt from TheStreet: Companies love a good origin story for a technology bet. They almost never love the cleanup story that follows. For the last three years, every quarterly call from a consumer-facing chain has carried some version of the same promise. Artificial intelligence would cut labor…

BNP Paribas Works With Mistral to Prep for Mythos-Like AI Models
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026tech

Excerpt from Bloomberg: BNP Paribas SA is working with French artificial intelligence startup Mistral AI and other partners to prepare for cybersecurity threats posed by new models such as Anthropic PBC’s Mythos.

Pope Leo Calls on World Leaders, Tech Titans to Disarm
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026tech

Excerpt from Bloomberg: Every detail was designed for maximum impact.

ECB Set to Lift Its Inflation Outlook in June, Lane Tells Nikkei
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026finance

Excerpt from Bloomberg: The European Central Bank will probably raise its quarterly projection for inflation next month as the Iran war keeps energy prices elevated, Chief Economist Philip Lane told Nikkei in remarks published Monday.

AI Trainers Get $25,000 a Day to Automate Wall Street Workflows
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026tech

Excerpt from Bloomberg: Wall Street firms are paying two highly sought-after trainers in finance $25,000 a day to tell bankers what’s missing from their AI plans. Matthew Bloxham of Bloomberg Intelligence has more. (Source: Bloomberg)

China Plays Quiet Role in US-Iran Talks
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026politics

Excerpt from Bloomberg: Beijing’s close ties with Pakistan help it influence negotiations to end the Iran war.

Lula’s Stimulus Machine Is Steamrolling Brazil’s Sky-High Interest Rates
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026politics

Excerpt from Bloomberg: When President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s senior officials convene on Mondays to discuss Brazil’s most pressing government business, one rule is clear: keep quiet if you’re not advocating for stimulus.

Xiaomi Profit Drops More Than Expected in Memory Chip Crunch
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026tech

Excerpt from Bloomberg: Xiaomi Corp.’s quarterly profit tanked more than anticipated after sharp increases in memory prices exacted a heavy toll on the Chinese firm’s smartphone business.

Major airline cancels more flights until March, travelers will get refunds
Source: TheStreetMay 26, 2026business

Excerpt from TheStreet: Global oil and jet fuel prices have seen their first major drop in months since the start of the war with Iran, and almost every major airline is adjusting its flying schedules well past the summer in response to widespread uncertainty across the Middle East. German national…

Pony AI Lifts 2026 Robotaxi Fleet Goal to 3,500 on Fast Growth
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026tech

Excerpt from Bloomberg: Pony AI Inc. raised its robotaxi fleet target for this year by 500 vehicles to 3,500 after reporting stronger-than-expected first-quarter revenue.

South African Leader Challenges Cash-in-Sofa Report in Court
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026politics

Excerpt from Bloomberg: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa filed a lawsuit that aims to stop parliament from instituting impeachment proceedings against him, arguing that the process stemmed from the findings of an advisory panel which erred when it found he may have committed serious violations…

Senegal’s Dismissed Premier Sonko Elected Speaker of Parliament
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026politics

Excerpt from Bloomberg: Senegalese lawmakers reinstated Ousmane Sonko as a lawmaker and then elected him as speaker of the National Assembly, days after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye abruptly dismissed him as prime minister in a split that has fractured the ruling coalition.

Texas Voters Get Final Say After Trump Backs Paxton in Runoff
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026politics

Excerpt from Bloomberg: Republican voters in Texas get their final say Tuesday in a drawn out, vitriolic and expensive primary campaign for a US Senate seat, a race that Democrats are watching closely in hopes that they could flip both houses of Congress in November.

Iran’s Khamenei Says No Going Back for Middle East Rocked by War
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026politics

Excerpt from Bloomberg: Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said US military bases in the Middle East will no longer be safe after the war, declaring victory and a new regional order even as talks to end the conflict continued.

US and Iran Clash Near Hormuz Even as Both Tout Talks Progress
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026politics

Excerpt from Bloomberg: US and Iranian forces clashed near the Strait of Hormuz overnight, highlighting the tension between the two sides even as they tout progress toward an interim peace deal.

China Expands Travel Curbs to Top AI Talent at Private Firms
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026tech

Excerpt from Bloomberg: China is restricting overseas travel for top AI professionals in private firms such as Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and DeepSeek, suggesting an escalation in measures intended to safeguard its technology and catch up to the US in a pivotal sphere.

China Expands Travel Curbs to Top AI Talent at Private Firms
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026politics

Excerpt from Bloomberg: China is restricting overseas travel for top AI professionals in private firms such as Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and DeepSeek, suggesting an escalation in measures intended to safeguard its technology and catch up to the US in a pivotal sphere.

Japan Sends Officials to Russia to ‘Facilitate Communication’
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026politics

Excerpt from Bloomberg: Japan has sent senior officials to Russia to keep communication channels open and protect the assets of Japanese companies operating there, in what Tokyo says is the latest in a series of visits that have taken place since the war in Ukraine began.

Danish Central Bank Warns of Housing Risks on Price Rally
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026finance

Excerpt from Bloomberg: A surge in Copenhagen home prices is spilling over to the rest of Denmark, posing growing risks to the country’s lenders, the central bank said.

ING’s ‘Vibe Coding’ AI Is Building Its New Trading Systems
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026tech

Excerpt from Bloomberg: ING Groep NV is turning to “vibe coding” to build electronic trading tools for currencies and credit, its latest use of artificial intelligence to compete with larger peers.

European Stocks Decline on US-Iran Tensions Worries; BP Slumps
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026finance

Excerpt from Bloomberg: European stocks fell Tuesday, snapping a six-day winning streak, as traders grew concerned that a US-Iran peace deal will remain elusive.

AI Vs Economy Disconnect Getting Larger: 3-Minutes MLIV
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026tech

Excerpt from Bloomberg: Joumanna Bercetche, Tom Mackenzie and Mark Cudmore break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." (Source: Bloomberg)

North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles in Latest Weapons Test
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026politics

Excerpt from Bloomberg: North Korea fired multiple projectiles including short-range ballistic missiles on Tuesday, South Korea’s military said, the latest in a series of weapons tests by Pyongyang so far this year.

US Strikes Iran as Trump Says Talks 'Proceeding Nicely' | Daybreak Europe 05/26/2026
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026politics

Excerpt from Bloomberg: Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is your essential morning viewing to stay ahead. Live from London, we set the agenda for your day, catching you up with overnight markets news from the US and Asia. And we'll tell you what matters for investors in Europe, giving you insight before…

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Studio Draws Tencent Music Investment
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026tech

Excerpt from Bloomberg: The Black Label Inc., the studio behind the soundtrack for Netflix Inc.’s KPop Demon Hunters, raised about 120 billion won ($80 million) of expansion capital from major entertainment names including Tencent Holdings Ltd.’s music arm.

Senegal Dollar Bonds Slump as Political Standoff Deepens
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026politics

Excerpt from Bloomberg: Senegal’s dollar bonds fell sharply as investors digested days of political turmoil after the West African nation’s prime minister was fired and then swiftly returned to a position of power that could undermine President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.

AI is forcing McKinsey, BCG, Bain to rethink consulting fees
Source: TheStreetMay 26, 2026business

Excerpt from TheStreet: Every business eventually has to reckon with the tool that makes its own work cheaper to do. For Wall Street, that tool was the spreadsheet. For Madison Avenue, it was the internet. For the world's most expensive consulting firms, the tool is artificial intelligence, and the…

RBI, Rating Firms Assess Iran War Risks on Indian Companies
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026politics

Excerpt from Bloomberg: The Reserve Bank of India has held discussions with local credit-rating companies to gauge potential stress among borrowers caused by the US-Iran war, according to people familiar with the matter.

US Strikes Iran Targets as Trump Hails Progress on Talks
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026politics

Excerpt from Bloomberg: US and Israeli jets struck Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and other targets, hours after President Donald Trump had suggested negotiations with Tehran over an interim deal were progressing. Bloomberg's Joumanna Bercetche has the latest. (Source: Bloomberg)

S. Korea to Deploy Locally Built Nuclear Submarine by Late-2030s
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026politics

Excerpt from Bloomberg: South Korea unveiled a roadmap to develop nuclear-powered submarines and deploy the first vessel by the late 2030s, as President Lee Jae Myung convened a new defense strategy council Tuesday focused on strengthening the nation’s military autonomy.

Russia Tells US to Evacuate Citizens, Diplomats From Kyiv
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026politics

Excerpt from Bloomberg: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov advised US State Secretary Marco Rubio to evacuate US citizens and diplomats from Kyiv, as the Kremlin plans to continue heavy strikes on the Ukrainian capital, according to a statement published by the Russian Foreign Ministry Monday…

Samsung’s Non-Chip Staff Seek Court Order to Block Wage Vote
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026tech

Excerpt from Bloomberg: A Samsung Electronics Co. union representing workers outside the ultra-profitable semiconductor division asked a Korean court to block voting on a tentative deal that would distribute about 40 trillion won ($26.6 billion) in bonuses to chip employees.

Chip Bonus Boom Raises Inflation, Housing Risks for BOK, BE Says
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026tech

Excerpt from Bloomberg: Samsung Electronics Co.’s bonus deal with workers risks turning South Korea’s AI-driven chip boom into a new source of inflation and housing-market pressure that the Bank of Korea will have to address, according to Bloomberg Economics.

Spanish Probe Into Ex-Leader Is Hurting Sánchez’s Government
Source: BloombergMay 26, 2026politics

Excerpt from Bloomberg: When Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez overturned a significant polling deficit to hold on to power in 2023, his Socialist predecessor José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero was a crucial ally on the campaign trail. Three years later, Zapatero’s legal troubles are threatening the…

China Defense Minister Expected to Skip Singapore Forum Again
Source: BloombergMay 25, 2026politics

Excerpt from Bloomberg: China’s top military official is expected to skip Asia’s biggest defense forum for a second year in a row, according to people familiar with the matter, ceding to the US and its allies an opportunity for public defense diplomacy.

RedNote-Backer GSR Seeks to Raise $350 Million New Fund
Source: BloombergMay 25, 2026tech

Excerpt from Bloomberg: GSR Ventures Management Co., an early investor in Chinese social media app RedNote, is seeking investors for a new fund, according to people familiar with the matter.

Iran War Boosts $10 Billion Kazakh Rail Plan Linking EU to China
Source: BloombergMay 25, 2026politics

Excerpt from Bloomberg: Kazakhstan’s national railroad operator is expanding its track and infrastructure to meet growing demand for transporting goods between China and Europe as trade flows shift in response to the Iran war.

Infratil CEO Sees ‘Latent Potential’ for Data Centers in ANZ
Source: BloombergMay 25, 2026tech

Excerpt from Bloomberg: The artificial intelligence infrastructure boom is the biggest growth trend in recent years, with Infratil Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Jason Boyes seeing plenty of “latent potential” for new data center development in Australia and New Zealand.

Huawei Touts Chip Breakthrough to Shorten Gap With TSMC
Source: BloombergMay 25, 2026tech

Excerpt from Bloomberg: Huawei says it's come up with a new pathway to shorten its gap with industry leader TSMC, potentially achieving a breakthrough in making advanced semiconductors without cutting-edge equipment. Bloomberg Intelligence's Robert Lea explains. (Source: Bloomberg)

China Stocks in Hong Kong Rise, Shrugging Off Trading Crackdown
Source: BloombergMay 25, 2026tech

Excerpt from Bloomberg: Chinese shares listed in Hong Kong rose after returning from a holiday, as investors brushed aside Beijing’s most forceful crackdown on illicit cross-border stock trading to chase tech gains.

Rubio Unveils Indo-Pacific Monitor Plan as Hormuz Crisis Deepens
Source: BloombergMay 25, 2026politics

Excerpt from Bloomberg: The US, Japan, India and Australia on Tuesday launched a maritime surveillance initiative for the Indo-Pacific region, among other measures, as the countries’ foreign ministers gathered in New Delhi for a high-profile summit aimed at countering growing threats to commerce.

Wheat Extends Decline as Traders Digest Iran Ceasefire Talks
Source: BloombergMay 25, 2026finance

Excerpt from Bloomberg: Wheat futures extended their longest losing streak since early January, as traders returning from a US holiday digested progress in negotiations to end the Middle East war.

Chinese Chip Stocks Rise in Hong Kong on Hopes for Huawei Tech
Source: BloombergMay 25, 2026tech

Excerpt from Bloomberg: Chinese semiconductor stocks rose in Hong Kong on optimism over a potential breakthrough in technology by Huawei Technologies Co.

Top analyst resets CAVA stock price target after earnings
Source: TheStreetMay 25, 2026business

Excerpt from TheStreet: In fast-casual restaurants right now, there is one number every analyst is hunting for, and almost nobody is producing it. That number is positive guest traffic. Sweetgreen (SG) posted an 11.2% traffic decline in the first quarter of 2026, per its first-quarter 2026 earnings…

Krispy Kreme set to pay out thousands before June deadline
Source: TheStreetMay 25, 2026business

Excerpt from TheStreet: If Krispy Kreme sent you a notice about a data breach affecting your personal information, there is money available for you to collect. A $1.6 million class action settlement tied to a November 2024 ransomware attack is offering cash payments to more than 161,000 affected…

Americans face decision after unexpected housing market news
Source: TheStreetMay 25, 2026business

Excerpt from TheStreet: For decades, real estate has been one of the most reliable ways for Americans to build long-term wealth. It rewards patience, requires only a fraction of the purchase price in cash up front, and hands owners direct control over an asset that has historically appreciated. That…

Clark Howard pokes holes in popular retirement tools
Source: TheStreetMay 25, 2026business

Excerpt from TheStreet: Millions of Americans approaching retirement plug their savings into free online calculators and trust the output as financial truth.  Those projections often deliver a single number or a reassuring green checkmark, creating a dangerous sense of certainty about the…

Disney World opens a key new attraction early
Source: TheStreetMay 25, 2026business

Excerpt from TheStreet: Walt Disney does not always give families a heads-up when something new is ready at one of its theme parks. Sometimes it just opens the doors. That is what happened at Animal Kingdom, where one of the most talked-about new experiences at Walt Disney World quietly welcomed its…

Wedbush sends bold message on Take-Two stock after earnings
Source: TheStreetMay 25, 2026business

Excerpt from TheStreet: Take-Two Interactive (TTWO) just had the kind of post-earnings day that looks ugly on a chart but reads very differently in a research note. The stock closed down 4.42% at $227.55 on Friday, May 22, 2026, after fiscal 2027 net bookings guidance of $8.0 billion to $8.2 billion…

Medicare unknowingly funded a billion-dollar fraud ring
Source: TheStreetMay 25, 2026business

Excerpt from TheStreet: A federal jury in Florida convicted the man behind one of the largest Medicare fraud operations ever prosecuted in the state. Brett Blackman, the 42-year-old founder and CEO of a health care software company called HealthSplash, owned and controlled a platform that generated…

Wall Street Set for Gains as Iran Peace Hopes Hold: Markets Wrap
Source: BloombergMay 25, 2026finance

Excerpt from Bloomberg: US equity futures gained and Treasuries rallied as investors remained hopeful that the latest clashes between Iranian and US forces won’t derail talks to end the Middle East conflict.

AI just minted 19 new billionaires worth $59 billion
Source: TheStreetMay 25, 2026business

Excerpt from TheStreet: Money has a way of finding the people building tomorrow's tools before the rest of us notice. That was true in the dotcom boom, in the smartphone era, and again in the social media land grab a decade later. The AI boom looks different, at least so far. For the last three years…

Your health insurance may not protect your finances
Source: TheStreetMay 25, 2026business

Excerpt from TheStreet: Time was when having health insurance and being financially protected from healthcare costs were the same thing. That’s no longer the case according to a new report, the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI)/Greenwald Research Consumer Engagement in Health Care Survey. The…

How smartwatches deliver health, safety, and convenience to your wrist
Source: TheStreetMay 25, 2026business

Excerpt from TheStreet: Smartwatches can improve efficiency more than you know.

5-star analysts reset Marvell stock price target ahead of earnings
Source: TheStreetMay 25, 2026business

Excerpt from TheStreet: Marvell (MRVL) stock closed the May 22 trading session at $196.33. The stock has rallied 131% year to date, by Sunday morning, May 24. Meanwhile, the SPDR S&P 500 index (SPY) is up about 9% in the same period. The company has outpaced the S&P 500, thanks to its…

Deepseek hits OpenAI, Anthropic where it really hurts
Source: TheStreetMay 25, 2026business

Excerpt from TheStreet: Premium products rarely lose to better products. They lose to cheaper ones. That has been the quiet rule of every technology cycle since the personal computer, and it is the rule American AI labs have been hoping does not apply to them. OpenAI's GPT-5.5 sits at $5 per million…

Russia Tells US to Evacuate Its Diplomats and Citizens From Kyiv
Source: BloombergMay 25, 2026politics

Excerpt from Bloomberg: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov advised US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to evacuate US citizens and diplomats from Kyiv as the Kremlin plans to continue heavy strikes on the Ukrainian capital, the Foreign Ministry in Moscow said.

Jean Chatzky’s blunt fix for high grocery bills
Source: TheStreetMay 25, 2026business

Excerpt from TheStreet: Rising grocery prices have forced millions of households to rethink where they shop, which brands they buy, and how much food they waste each month. Financial journalist Jean Chatzky wanted to test whether ordinary habits could meaningfully reduce a family’s grocery spending…

Wedbush analyst has bold IMAX stock message for investors
Source: TheStreetMay 25, 2026business

Excerpt from TheStreet: IMAX Corporation (IMAX) shareholders had the kind of Friday that rewrites a year. Shares of the premium cinema technology company jumped about 15% on May 22, closing at $39.12, after The Wall Street Journal reported the company is exploring a sale and has approached…

Beloved retail chain closes all stores after 46 years in business
Source: TheStreetMay 25, 2026business

Excerpt from TheStreet: Consumers' flight from brick-and-mortar stores in malls has led several popular retailers to close hundreds of stores since the Covid-19 pandemic. The year began with Saks Fifth Avenue's parent, Saks Global Enterprises LLC, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in January 2026, which…

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