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Judge Halts Minnesota Ban on Prediction Markets
A US judge temporarily blocked Minnesota’s prediction market ban, allowing Kalshi and Polymarket US to operate while litigation continues.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG GAAP EPS of â¬1.14, revenue of â¬32.06B; reaffirms full-year outlook
Mercedes-Benz Group AG press release (MBGAF): Q2 GAAP EPS of â¬1.14. Revenue of â¬32.06B (-3.3% Y/Y).
Gold Futures Hit All-Time High: Safe-Haven Demand and Rate Cut Expectations Fuel Surge in Derivatives Trading
Geopolitical tensions and Fed rate cut expectations drive gold futures to record highs, with options market implied volatility rising as investors hedge and speculate, boosting derivatives trading volume.
Hang Seng Index Breaks Below 19,000: Tencent and Alibaba Lead Tech Sell-off as Hong Kong Stocks Face Rising Risk Aversion
The Hang Seng Index fell below the key psychological level of 19,000 points, dragged down by Tencent and Alibaba. This article analyzes the reasons behind the sell-off, capital flow shifts, and short-term risks, offering investors the latest insights into the Hong Kong stock market.
Zimbabwe Adds Seven Fintech Projects to Regulatory Sandbox
Zimbabwe’s securities regulator admitted seven fintech projects to its sandbox, including four focused on asset, securities or infrastructure tokenization.
Ryanair deepens AWS ties with 5-year deal for cloud and agentic AI (AMZN:NASDAQ)
Ryanair extends its AWS partnership 5 years, using cloud and AI (Amazon Bedrock) to boost bookings, scheduling and crew workflowsâread the update now.
Dollar Weakness and Rising Risk Appetite Propel Gold Futures to Record Highs
An analysis of how the weakening U.S. dollar and escalating geopolitical tensions are driving gold futures to historic highs, with insights from options market implied volatility on future price trends.
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index Rises for Fourth Straight Day; Tencent and Alibaba Lead Tech Sector Rally with Sustained Capital Inflows
The Hang Seng Index extended its winning streak to four consecutive sessions, driven by a strong tech sector rally led by Tencent and Alibaba. This article analyzes the key drivers, capital flows, and outlook for investors.
Hong Kong Prepares Banks for Quantum Threats
Hong Kong launched a quantum-readiness index as banks expand tokenized deposits, digital-asset custody and blockchain settlement.
Sanmina Targets $16 Billion Revenue by Fiscal 2027, Q4 EPS Guidance at $3.05-$3.35
Sanmina sets a long-term revenue goal of over $16 billion by fiscal 2027, with Q4 EPS guidance of $3.05-$3.35, focusing on AI, communications, and automotive electronics as key growth drivers.
Gold and Oil Surge Together: How Far Can the Commodity Bull Run Go?
Analyzing the drivers behind the simultaneous rally in gold and oil prices, including geopolitical tensions, supply-demand shifts, and monetary policy expectations, while assessing the sustainability of this commodity bull market.
Hang Seng Index Stages Strong Rebound, Tencent and Alibaba Lead Tech Sector: Earnings Expectations and Capital Flow Analysis
An analysis of the recent Hang Seng Index rebound, focusing on Tencent and Alibaba's earnings outlook, capital flows, and the macro environment, explaining the rally logic in Hong Kong tech stocks.
Binance Phishs Own Staff Monthly, India Censors BitChat: Asia Express
Staff at Binance who fall victim to in-house phishing attempts probably won’t have a job for long. India censors BitChat’s repo. The week’s crypto news in Asia Express.
Navitas Q3 Revenue Outlook at $13.5M, AI Infrastructure to Exceed One-Third of Sales by Year-End: Analysis
Navitas Semiconductor forecasts Q3 revenue of approximately $13.5 million, targeting AI infrastructure sales to surpass one-third of total revenue by year-end. This article analyzes its GaN technology strategy in AI data center power, competitive landscape, and financial health.
Gold Wobbles at Highs, Options Market Warns of Pullback as Analysts Split
Gold futures oscillate near record highs while options implied volatility surges, signaling short-term correction risks. Analysts diverge on outlook, with some hedging via puts and others maintaining bullish long-term views.
Hang Seng Index Falls Below 20,000 Mark, Hong Kong Stock Turnover Hits Nearly Three-Week Low: Analysis
The Hang Seng Index has slipped below the 20,000-point threshold, with Hong Kong stock turnover hitting a nearly three-week low. This article analyzes the performance of heavyweight stocks like Tencent and Alibaba, interprets market sentiment and capital flows, and provides an outlook for future trends.
Kalshi, Polymarket win pause against Minnesota's prediction market ban
A federal judge ruled that Minnesota's law criminalizing prediction markets would probably violate the federal Commodity Exchange Act.
Agilysys Raises Q1 Guidance, Sets FY2027 Revenue Target of $368-$373 Million with 32% Subscription Growth Goal
Agilysys lifts Q1 guidance and unveils FY2027 revenue target of $368-$373 million, pledging at least 32% subscription revenue growth. Analysis of its SaaS transformation strategy, industry context, and investment risks.
Crude Oil Futures Plunge: Geopolitical Risks vs. Demand Weakness in a Market Standoff
An in-depth analysis of recent crude oil futures volatility, examining OPEC+ production cuts, global economic slowdown, and geopolitical risks to forecast a choppy trading range.
Hang Seng Index Breaks Below 16,000 as Tech Stocks Lead Hong Kong Market Decline; Tencent and Alibaba Under Pressure
The Hang Seng Index has fallen below the 16,000-point mark, with tech stocks leading the decline in Hong Kong's market. Major heavyweights like Tencent and Alibaba are under pressure as capital outflows intensify amid global and domestic headwinds.