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SK Hynix is wrapping up a $28 billion US ADR sale via a Nasdaq-listed offering, with the bookbuild reportedly oversubscribed and set to close midweek, signaling strong demand from investors

European stocks fall amid Middle East tensions as oil prices rise and euro-area yields advance, reflecting inflation and policy-rate concerns.

Markets react as Trump remarks suggest U.S.-Iran tensions are escalating, sending oil prices higher while stock futures retreat

Following reports of renewed conflict and an escalation in the Middle East, the U.S. says it has completed another round of strikes on Iran, with President Trump stating the ceasefire is effectively over.

U.S. regulators have cleared a broad rollout of OpenAI's GPT-5.6, enabling widespread deployment, according to Axios and echoed by multiple outlets.

Markets reassessed risk after U.S. President Trump signaled a tougher stance over the Iran nuclear deal and threatened to sever trade ties with Spain, intensifying geopolitical uncertainty.

Alibaba shares jumped about 12%, their best day in roughly 10 months, after a report of narrowing losses sparked pre-earnings optimism, lifting the broader Chinese tech sector that had lagged the AI-driven rally in US, Korean and Taiwanese peers.

Fresh U.S. airstrikes on Iranian targets supported a rebound in Brent crude, boosting European energy shares as oil markets priced in potential supply-risk changes

Rebellions, a chip company backed by Samsung, plans an initial public offering on South Korea's KOSPI next year, as broader KOSPI weakness deepens a bear-market narrative following a downturn in Samsung stock.

IG Group outlines plans to establish a new holding company in New Jersey as part of a broader strategic review, alongside a trading update and reported revenue growth.

Coty will return Gucci Beauty license to Kering ahead of schedule as Gucci signs a 50-year exclusive beauty license with L'Oréal in a deal valued around $400 million.

FuelCell Energy priced an upsized share offering at $21 per share, after earlier reports indicated a potential range of $21-$22 per share for the transaction.

MasTec to acquire Electrical Specialists, Inc., doing business as The Superior Group, in a $1.65 billion transaction, with market attention turning to the electrical contractor's role in critical infrastructure projects.

According to Financial Times reports cited by CNBC and Investing.com, Apple is testing CXMT memory chips for devices sold in China as CXMT gains influence in the DRAM landscape.

Asia-Pacific currencies moved after a surprise rate move by New Zealand's central bank, with the yen hovering near a multi-decade low and the kiwi strengthening on expectations of further tightening.

Tether invested $20 million in Brazilian exchange Mercado Bitcoin to expand tokenized finance across Latin America, adding to the stablecoin issuer's growing portfolio of crypto-infrastructure investments in a region with rising digital-asset adoption.

The SEC has placed crypto rule changes high on its 2026 agenda, covering broker-dealers, digital assets on national securities exchanges and potential safe harbors, with a long-promised crypto safe harbor possibly introduced for public comment this month.

The RBNZ raised its official cash rate by 25 basis points to 2.50%, its first hike in three years, lifting the New Zealand dollar; but the rally faded as guidance signaled a higher bar for further tightening and the governor said inflation may have peaked.

Oil prices rose following U.S. strikes on Iran, underscoring market nerves as a fragile regional truce amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz faces renewed pressure

Futures on major indices drifted near par to open as traders weighed Middle East tensions and awaited Fed minutes for clues on policy path

Oil prices rose after reports that the United States conducted strikes on Iran in response to attacks linked to Hormuz Strait shipping, with CENTCOM confirming actions

Streaming giants are said to be weighing a bid for U.S. English- and Spanish-language FIFA World Cup rights as a combined package for 2030 and 2034, potentially reaching around $2 billion according to reports.

The U.S. dollar strengthened as crude oil prices rose on renewed Middle East tensions, with markets eyeing FOMC minutes and oil inventories for potential policy implications.

Hedge fund mgr Michael Burry reportedly reveals a fresh short position against Nvidia, Micron and AMD, even as chip shares experience divergence with Nvidia showing strength amid broader sector declines

Markets react as the US withdraws a general license allowing Iran oil sales, a move that coincides with tensions around tanker incidents

As the market moves into the second half, analysts highlight mixed AI relevance, a notable quiet-period end for a high-profile IPO, and ongoing rotation among top S&P names, alongside legacy equity performance benchmarks.

Fiat has introduced its all-electric Topolino micromobility vehicle in the U.S., marking the brand's entry into the local e-micromobility segment with a starting price of $13,995.

Meta expands its AI toolkit with Muse Image, a dedicated image-creation model integrated into ad and creator tools to broaden appeal to advertisers and audiences.

Analysts weigh a potential SpaceX-Tesla tie-up, with MarketWatch noting a possible 20% lift and JPMorgan describing the deal as strategically sound but highly complex.

Nigel Farage steps down as MP amid reports of crypto-linked gifts and ongoing probes, saying he will contest a by-election as Reform UK leader seeks to defend his seat

EDX Markets secures $76 million in a funding round led by SBI Holdings, underscoring ongoing institutional interest in crypto market infrastructure despite slower venture activity

Stellantis will bring the Fiat Topolino mini EV to the U.S. market at a price of $13,995, emphasizing its status as a quadricycle rather than a traditional car.

The founder of AppliedAI, based in Abu Dhabi, pleaded guilty in a U.S. case involving trading on confidential information provided by lawyers, with official records later unsealed.

Analysts from major banks floated aggressive upside targets for SpaceX as the 25-day post-IPO quiet period ended, with one predicting a potential 400% surge toward high valuations.

Coinbase obtains UK investment services authorization to broaden its platform to equities and derivatives, enabling institutional and retail users in the UK to access traditional investments alongside crypto

Amazon plans a bond offering to raise at least $25 billion to fund its AI investments, with no additional debt issuance planned for 2026, according to Bloomberg News reports cited by CNBC and Investing.com.

Ukrainian drone strike damages Russia’s largest oil refinery, while broader energy-market stress and geopolitical tension escalate ahead of a key NATO gathering

Deutsche Bank has started coverage on Porvair with a Buy rating, noting expectations for sustained earnings growth and a positive re-rating for the filtration and materials company.

ECB Governing Council member Fabio Panetta cautioned that the euro zone economy remains fragile, suggesting policymakers should not commit to a predetermined path for interest rates amid inflation pressures and slowing growth

SpaceX is set to join the Nasdaq-100, a move that broadens exposure for Invesco QQQ investors amid improving Wall Street attention to the space and AI infrastructure company.

Oil futures advanced after reports of an Iranian attack on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, with markets monitoring developments and geopolitical risk in the energy corridor.

Toyota plans a $3.6 billion expansion of its San Antonio campus to support the Tacoma pickup, with thousands of new jobs and ensuing stock market reaction turning attention to the project.

A Solana-based meme coin’s treasury was drained after an attacker spent funds to pass a malicious governance proposal and redirected holdings to their wallet.

Japan’s real wages expanded for the fifth consecutive month in May, marking the longest stretch of positive growth since 2021, though the pace cooled from April’s reading.

Asia-Pacific equities fell on a chip-driven selloff after Samsung’s robust results could not ease AI-driven valuation concerns, with the KOSPI dropping amid broad tech pressure and renewed regional tensions

Bitcoin paused its advance near $64,000 after Strategy executed a sizable BTC sale, with the market rebounding and price trading back above the key level as funding dynamics and external factors influenced sentiment

The White House is evaluating the legal framework and best structure for a federal Bitcoin reserve and a separate stockpile of other crypto assets, with discussions ongoing among federal agencies.

Markets anticipate the RBNZ Monetary Policy Statement in July could reintroduce volatility in the NZD as traders assess chances of a rate hike

Samsung reports record preliminary second-quarter profit, while its stock moves lower amid investor reassessment and AI-driven gains cited by outlets

Two equity-linked instruments moved past and below the 200-day moving average, highlighting mixed technical signals in late trading and prompting wider discussion around momentum in related sectors