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Goldman Sachs flags widening North–South gap in Asia as AI and energy security drive market leadership

Goldman Sachs says North Asian stocks are outpacing South and Southeast Asia as AI supply chains and stronger fiscal space support earnings resilience, while energy import costs pressure southern markets.

May 23, 2026 | 120

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Tech leadership rotates: semiconductors and AI infrastructure overtake software in markets

A shift in market leadership is pushing semiconductors and AI infrastructure ahead of software, reshaping earnings drivers, sector allocation, and risk profiles for investors.

May 23, 2026 | 215

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Bezos rebuts ‘buy, borrow, die’ narrative, reigniting debate on billionaire taxes and markets

Jeff Bezos pushed back on the popular ‘buy, borrow, die’ storyline, sharpening the policy and market discussion around how ultra-wealthy founders finance spending and manage taxes without selling stock.

May 23, 2026 | 122

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Global capital tilts toward the U.S. as AI spending surges, testing India’s investment magnetism

AI-led capex and policy tailwinds are drawing funds toward U.S. markets, pressuring India’s positioning even as growth stays strong. Here’s what changed, what it means for investors, and the risks to watch.

May 23, 2026 | 123

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SoftBank rallies as Nvidia earnings reignite AI trade and lift Arm-linked bets

SoftBank Group shares jumped more than 16% after Nvidia’s latest earnings reinforced demand for AI infrastructure, spotlighting SoftBank’s majority stake in Arm and ripple effects across Japan’s tech-heavy market.

May 23, 2026 | 127

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Japan’s core inflation cools to a multi-year low, easing pressure on BOJ tightening plans

April’s core CPI undershot forecasts and fell below March’s pace, signaling softer price momentum and complicating the case for near-term Bank of Japan rate hikes.

May 23, 2026 | 120

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Guzman y Gomez to close Chicago restaurants, exit U.S. as it refocuses on core growth

Australian fast-casual chain Guzman y Gomez will wind down its Chicago operations and exit the U.S. following a strategic review, shifting capital and management attention to higher-return markets.

May 23, 2026 | 129

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OpenAI reportedly preps confidential IPO filing, putting AI listings back in focus

OpenAI is said to be preparing a confidential IPO filing, a move that could test investor appetite for AI leaders and reset expectations across tech stocks and the broader markets.

May 23, 2026 | 128

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Trump Pauses EPA Refrigerant Rules in Bid to Ease Grocery Costs—Impact Remains Uncertain

The administration delayed parts of Biden-era refrigerant standards aimed at cutting hydrofluorocarbons, arguing the move could relieve supermarket expenses. Analysts say the near-term effect on grocery inflation and retailers’ margins is unclear.

May 23, 2026 | 72

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