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  • SpaceX Commences Trading On Nasdaq After Record $75 Billion IPO June 12, 2026 11:04 ET

    Much-awaited shares of Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SPCX) have finally begun trading on the Nasdaq at $135 per share following the company's initial public offering (IPO) of 555.56 million Class A common shares, priced at $135 each. However, a recent Wall Street Journal report suggests that...

  • U.S. Consumer Sentiment Rebounds From Record Low In June June 12, 2026 10:33 ET

    With consumers experiencing some relief due to the early-month easing in gasoline prices, the University of Michigan released a report on Friday showing a bigger than expected rebound in U.S. consumer sentiment in the month of June. The University of Michigan said its consumer sentiment index jumped to 48.9 in June after slumping to 44.8 in May. Economists had expected the index to rise to 46.0.

  • Brent Crude Oil Prices May Climb 36% In 2026 On Middle East Conflict: World Bank June 12, 2026 09:43 ET

    The persisting conflict in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are expected to keep the global energy prices elevated this year with a 36 percent increase in the Brent crude oil prices, a new report from the World Bank said.

  • ING Cuts TMBThanachart Bank Stake To 19.5% In EUR 243 Mln Buyback June 12, 2026 09:27 ET

    Dutch bank ING Groep N.V.(ING, INGA.AS, INN1.DE, 1INGA.MI) announced on Friday that it has cut its stake in Thailand's TMBThanachart Bank or TTB to 19.5 percent from 23.1 percent by participating in the lender's share buyback program. The company received gross proceeds of about 243 million euros...

  • Jazz Pharmaceuticals Phase 3 LAGOON Trial Fails To Meet Primary Endpoint Of Overall Survival June 12, 2026 09:14 ET

    Friday, Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (JAZZ) announced that the Phase 3 LAGOON trial, evaluating Zepzelca (lurbinectedin) in patients with relapsed metastatic small cell lung cancer, did not meet its primary endpoint of overall survival. The trial, conducted by , comprised of three arms: one arm to receive...

  • U.S. Stocks May See Further Upside On U.S.-Iran Deal Optimism June 12, 2026 08:51 ET

    Following the rally seen over the course of the previous session, stocks are likely to see further upside in early trading on Friday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a higher open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures up by 0.3 percent. Optimism about an end to the conflict in...

  • Trump Signs Proclamation Restoring Commercial Fishing In The Pacific June 12, 2026 08:41 ET

    President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation to restore commercial fishing access to nearly half a million square miles in the Pacific. The proclamation restores commercial fishing access to the Mau and Ho'omalu Zones of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, the Islands Unit of the Mariana Trench Marine National Monument, and the Rose Atoll Marine National Monument. Prohibiting co

  • SpaceX Raises $75 Bln In IPO, Turning Musk First Trillionaire June 12, 2026 08:31 ET

    The world is preparing for the much awaited news of Space Exploration Technologies Corp. or SpaceX, tech visionary Elon Musk's brain child, starting trading on the U.S. Market for the first time. The initial public offering or IPO, which is deemed to be the largest stock market debut in history, is making Musk world's first trillionaire.

  • Spain's Football Prodigy Lamine Yamal Named UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador June 12, 2026 07:49 ET

    As the World Cup football championship got off to a start Thursday, UNICEF announced that Spain's teenage superstar Lamine Yamal has been made its youngest-ever Goodwill Ambassador, focusing on children's right to play and supporting those living in humanitarian emergencies, such as conflict or natural...

  • 51Talk Online Education Posts Wider Loss In Q1 June 12, 2026 07:37 ET

    51Talk Online Education Group (COE) reported a first quarter net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of $2.3 million, compared with a net loss of $1.7 million, a year ago. Net loss per share was $0.01, compared with a loss of $0.005. Net loss per ADS was $0.39, compared with a loss of $0.29. Excluding...

  • State Dept Signs MOU With Starlink To Use Satellite For Critical Disaster Response June 12, 2026 07:34 ET

    The U.S. Department of State and Starlink have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance international disaster preparedness and U.S. humanitarian response efforts worldwide. The two-year MOU leverages Starlink's low-Earth orbit satellite technology, an American innovation, to restore critical...

  • Expensify Buybacks 6.05 Mln Shares At $1.20/shr In Tender Offer June 12, 2026 07:32 ET

    Expensify, Inc. (EXFY), an expense management software company, on Friday announced the final results of its modified Dutch auction tender offer to purchase up to $25 million of its Class A common stock. The company accepted 6,053,023 shares for purchase at $1.20 per share for approximately $7.3 million....

  • Medallion Bank Names Justin Haley CEO To Succeed Donald Poulton June 12, 2026 07:23 ET

    FDIC-insured lender Medallion Bank (MBNKO) announced on Friday that it named President Justin Haley as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, succeeding Donald Poulton, who will retire on June 30. The Bank said Poulton will join the bank's board as Chair of the risk committee. Haley was promoted...

  • AES Prices $1 Bln Public Offering Of Senior Notes June 12, 2026 07:22 ET

    The AES Corp. (AES), an energy company, on Thursday announced the pricing of a public offering of $1 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes. The offering is expected to close on June 16. The offering consists of $600 million of 5.200% senior notes due 2029 and $400 million of 5.750%...

  • Supreme Court Denies Alabama's Appeal To Carry Out Execution By Nitrogen Gas June 12, 2026 07:16 ET

    The U.S. Supreme Court has denied the state of Alabama's appeal to execute death row inmate Jeffery Lee by nitrogen hypoxia. The Supreme Court issued an order Thursday refusing to overturn a federal court's ruling that nitrogen suffocation is unconstitutional, which means the convicted murderer's execution will be delayed. The State of Alabama appealed the ruling by two lower courts previously

Global Economics Weekly Update - Jun 01 - Jun 05, 2026

June 05, 2026 16:18 ET
A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.