Asian stock markets are trading mixed on Wednesday, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight, as uncertainty about the situation in the Middle East and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz is keeping some traders on the sidelines. Meanwhile, optimism about the AI trade continues to generate positive sentiment. Asian markets closed mixed on Tuesday.
Tuesday's top gainers in the healthcare sector included Bluejay Diagnostics, which inked a strategic partnership with Argonaut; Picard Medical, which is advancing its next-generation Emperor Total Artificial Heart; and Cingulate, which rallied despite a regulatory setback, among others.
Anthropic has announced a major expansion of Project Glasswing, its program focused on using AI to identify and address significant software vulnerabilities.
Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) has revealed that it intends to raise $80 billion by selling stocks and attracting private investments to build out its artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Wolters Kluwer NV (WTKWY.PK) on Wednesday announced an expanded partnership with OpenAI to develop AI-powered tools for professionals working in regulated industries. The company said the partnership will integrate OpenAI's AI capabilities into Wolters Kluwer's Expert AI platform to support professionals...
Inditex - Industria de Diseño Textil SA (IDEXF.PK), a Spanish clothing firm, on Wednesday reported higher profit and sales in its first quarter. Regarding the current second-quarter trading, the company noted that store and online sales in constant currency between May 1 and June 1 increased 11.5...
Retailer Dollar General Corp. on Tuesday lifted fiscal 2026 profit view following higher first-quarter results. Further, the firm maintained annual sales growth view. Todd Vasos, CEO of Dollar General, said: "Our topline results were highlighted by positive customer traffic and balanced category growth,...
Australia's economic growth eased in the first quarter as consumers reduced spending amid rising interest rates, and cyclones weighed on mining and exports, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said Wednesday. Gross domestic product grew 0.3 percent on a quarterly basis, much weaker than the 0.9 percent expansion seen in the fourth quarter and economists' forecast of 0.5 percent.
The services sector in Australia slipped into the red in May, the latest survey from S&P Global revealed on Wednesday with a services PMI score of 48.7. That's down from 50.7 in April and it falls beneath the boom-or-bust line of 50 that separates expansion from contraction. Reduced demand, market...
The terms of trade in New Zealand sank a seasonally adjusted 2.0 percent on quarter in the first three months of 2026, Statistics New Zealand said on Wednesday. That missed expectations for a drop of 1.2 percent following the 3.7 percent increase in the three months prior. Export prices sank 2.7...
After weeks of intense negotiations, Denmark's acting prime minister Mette Frederiksen has announced that her Social Democratic Party has reached a consensus on forming a center-left coalition government. Frederiksen told reporters after meeting King Frederik X that she would present the new cabinet on Wednesday under her third term as prime minister. Frederiksen had resigned after the ruling So
Colombia's presidential election is heading to a runoff after Sunday's vote failed to produce a clear winner. The right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, a close ally of President Donald Trump, received the most votes - 43.7 percent - while the left-wing senator Iván Cepeda, an ally of the outgoing president Gustavo Petro, came second with 40.9 percent. As none of the 13 candidates in th
The U.S. Government has imposed sanctions on Persian Gulf Strait Authority, an Iranian government agency responsible for the authorization and regulation of maritime transit through Iranian waters. It was launched on May 5 as the U.S. warships entered the Strait of Hormuz to enforce blockade of Iranian ports. After the U.S. attacked Iran, Iran declared that vessels would be required to pay for s
European stocks are seen opening a tad lower on Wednesday as investors weigh AI optimism against mounting economic concerns. Markets now see an ECB rate hike next week after Eurozone inflation rose to the highest since 2023 in May, driven by energy and services. In a speech prepared for the University...
The Indonesia stock market on Tuesday snapped the two-day slide in which it had given up almost 80 points or 1.3 percent. The Jakarta Composite Index now sits just beneath the 6,200-point plateau and it's expected to open to the upside again on Wednesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets...
Shares of Bluejay Diagnostics, Inc. (BJDX) more than doubled after the company announced a strategic partnership with Argonaut Manufacturing Services to support the development and commercialization of its Symphony diagnostic platform. The stock is currently trading at $4.46, up $2.29 or 105.53%,...
The Australian stock market is extending its early gains in mid-market moves on Wednesday, reversing the slight losses in the previous session, with the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 moving well above the 8,750 level, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight, with gains in mining and energy stocks partially offset by weakness in technology stocks.
May 22, 2026 14:46 ET Minutes of the latest Fed policy session was the highlight of the week along with survey data on the U.S. housing market. In Europe, survey data signaled the trends in the euro area private sector. Further, consumer price inflation data from the U.K. was in focus. In Asia, various economic indicators from China drew attention to the health of the economy.
The Bitcoin-led decline in cryptocurrencies deepened further on Tuesday as markets digested the sale of Bitcoins by Bitcoin champion Michael Saylor's Strategy Inc.
President Donald Trump has signed a Proclamation reducing import duty to 10% on steel, aluminum, and copper for foreign companies that heavily utilize American metals. Under the new U.S. trade policy, foreign products qualify for this reduced, preferential tariff rate if they contain at least 85 percent U.S.-melted/poured steel or smelted/cast aluminum and copper by weight. This preferential 10
Euro area inflation accelerated to the highest since 2023 in May as the Middle East conflict continue to push energy prices higher and the rising price pressures strengthened the chances of an interest rate hike from the European Central Bank next week. Inflation rose to 3.2 percent in May from 3.0 percent in April, flash data from Eurostat showed Tuesday.
Flash inflation from the euro area and mortgage approvals from the UK are the top economic news due on Tuesday. At 3.00 am ET, Spain's labor agency is scheduled to publish unemployment data for May. Unemployment is forecast to decline 56,800 compared to a drop of 62,700 in April.
A report released by the Commerce Department on Monday showed construction spending in the U.S. increased from a downwardly revised level in the month of April. The Commerce Department said construction spending climbed by 0.4 percent to an annual rate of $2.172 trillion in April after rising by 0.2 percent to a revised rate of $2.164 trillion in March.
Manufacturing activity in the U.S. expanded for the fifth consecutive month in May, according to a report released by the Institute for Supply Management on Monday. The ISM said its manufacturing PMI rose to 54.0 in May from 52.7 in April, with a reading above 50 indicating growth. Economists had expected the index to inch up to 53.1.
Health officials in Brazil are closely monitoring two people for possible Ebola infection in the country's largest cities, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. In São Paulo, a 37-year-old man from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), where the current Ebola outbreak is centered, developed symptoms...
Google is moving ahead with plans to release up to 32 million specially treated male mosquitoes in California and Florida to help reduce the spread of mosquito-borne diseases. According to reports from USA Today, Google submitted an application to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) last...
A new study titled "To Study the Effects of Cocomelon on Young Children's Behaviour and Emotions" explores how one of the world's most-watched children's shows may be influencing emotional responses and day-to-day behaviour in early childhood.
Speakeasy Dispensary is excited to announce its new medical cannabis dispensary opening in Bowling Green on June 5! This move will enhance access for patients all across South Central Kentucky as the state's medical cannabis program continues to expand.
Amazon's Prime Day Event, its major deal event, is returning kicking off summer, with millions of exclusive and early deals for Prime Members from June 23 to 26. The offers include Amazon's best deals, from the season's biggest fashion trends and K-beauty favorites to summer of soccer essentials, patio furniture, and outdoor entertaining many at 50 percent off or more.
A United Airlines Holdings, Inc (UAL) flight headed for Palma de Mallorca had to turn back to Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday evening after a passenger allegedly renamed a Bluetooth device, making it sound like there was a bomb threat, which led to a security response.
Florida is suing OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, claiming they knowingly released an unsafe AI product and didn't do enough to protect users, especially kids.
Anthropic has quietly submitted a registration statement to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a potential initial public offering, gearing up for what could be one of the most anticipated market entries in a while.