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Companies Press Ahead on Prediction Markets as U.S. Regulatory Debate Drags On

Executives used Q1 2026 earnings calls to reaffirm investment in prediction markets despite an unsettled U.S. legal framework, citing client demand and diversification.

May 23, 2026 | 551

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Banking

Fed and FDIC Release Latest Feedback on Big-Bank ‘Living Wills’

Regulators issued updated feedback on resolution plans from select large U.S. and foreign banking organizations, outlining progress and remaining gaps in firms’ ability to fail without taxpayer support.

May 23, 2026 | 1243

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Markets

Trump–Xi meeting signals a cautious reset built on ‘constructive strategic stability’

Official readouts from Washington and Beijing used the same phrase - ‘constructive strategic stability’ - after the Trump–Xi meeting, pointing to a guarded effort to manage competition. Here’s what changed, why it matters for markets, and the risks to watch.

May 19, 2026 | 982

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Markets

Alphabet’s Google I/O puts AI strategy to the test as Wall Street demands substance

After a roughly 140% share-price surge, Alphabet’s Google I/O is a high-stakes moment to demonstrate AI progress that can translate into products, user growth, and earnings. Investors across equities, credit, and ETFs are watching for concrete signals beyond narrative.

May 19, 2026 | 962

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Markets

Berkshire’s latest 13F points to the ‘tiny purchase’ Warren Buffett flagged in March

Berkshire Hathaway’s first-quarter 13F filing appears to identify the small equity position Warren Buffett referenced in March, offering a fresh data point on the conglomerate’s capital deployment amid a high-rate environment.

May 19, 2026 | 957

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Markets

Futures Shift Toward a Possible Fed Rate Hike After Fresh Inflation Upside

A hotter inflation print has pushed fed funds futures to reflect a potential rate increase as soon as December, reshaping market expectations for stocks, bonds, and ETFs.

May 16, 2026 | 993

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Markets

Trump discloses multi‑million tech stock buys in Q1 2026, spotlighting megacap momentum

New ethics filings show Donald Trump purchased shares in six large technology names during the first quarter of 2026, underscoring renewed investor focus on AI infrastructure and platform stocks.

May 16, 2026 | 1214

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Markets

Canada Opens Door to 49,000 Chinese EVs a Year at 6.1% Tariff, Testing Auto Market Dynamics

Ottawa will allow up to 49,000 Chinese-made electric vehicles into Canada annually at a 6.1% tariff, diverging from U.S. policy and setting up a price and supply test for dealers, automakers and investors.

May 16, 2026 | 1176

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Markets

U.S. Targets Iran Support Network With New Sanctions Spanning Middle East and China

The U.S. Treasury sanctioned 11 entities and three individuals across Iran, China, Belarus and the UAE, tightening enforcement on networks that support Iran. Markets are weighing potential energy and shipping ripple effects.

May 10, 2026 | 1155

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