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SpaceX IPO opens to strong demand with orderly trading, easing volatility fears

SpaceX’s public-market debut drew intense interest yet traded with moderate swings, a constructive signal for IPO risk appetite and broader markets.

Jun 14, 2026 | 1080

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SpaceX debuts on Nasdaq at $2 trillion valuation, vaulting into the top tier of U.S. stocks

SpaceX’s first day as a public company closed with a roughly $2 trillion market capitalization, immediately ranking it among the six most-valuable U.S. companies and reshaping how investors view space and satellite connectivity in public markets.

Jun 14, 2026 | 1088

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Bayer Faces US Antitrust Suit Alleging Monopoly Power in GMO Corn Seeds

A new U.S. lawsuit claims Bayer unlawfully cornered the GMO corn seed market, escalating antitrust risk for the agriculture giant and raising implications for sector stocks and ETFs.

Jun 14, 2026 | 1028

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U.S. charges Google engineer with insider trading tied to Polymarket prediction bets

Federal prosecutors charged a Google software engineer with insider trading linked to wagers on crypto prediction platform Polymarket, underscoring regulators’ widening focus on digital markets and corporate data misuse.

Jun 14, 2026 | 757

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Drugmakers crowd the next wave of obesity drugs as GLP-1 market widens beyond early leaders

Pharma companies are accelerating obesity drug programs to challenge Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, aiming at oral options, combo regimens, and broader indications as investors assess market share shifts and supply-demand dynamics.

Jun 14, 2026 | 769

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Inflation Pushes Estimated 2027 Social Security COLA to 4.7%, Elevating Income Outlook and Policy Debate

A private estimate pegs the 2027 Social Security COLA at 4.7% as inflation pressures persist, signaling larger checks for tens of millions of beneficiaries and new implications for markets, rates, and retirement planning.

Jun 14, 2026 | 928

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New York Fed flags sharp rise in food insecurity as K-shaped economy deepens

New York Fed research finds a notable increase in food insecurity among low‑income households, underscoring a K‑shaped economy and helping explain why sentiment lags headline growth.

May 28, 2026 | 1605

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Asia-Pacific stocks slip as Iran–U.S. talks keep geopolitics front and center

Regional equities opened lower on May 28 as investors weighed headline risk from Iran–U.S. negotiations, energy security, and the next leg for inflation and rates.

May 28, 2026 | 1559

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U.S. prosecutors charge Google employee over $1 million Polymarket insider trading bet

A Google employee has been charged in the Southern District of New York for allegedly wagering $1 million on Polymarket using nonpublic information, the second high-profile prediction market case in a little over a month.

May 28, 2026 | 1035

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