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Cerebras IPO reignites AI listing hopes, putting SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic in sharper focus

A strong debut from AI chipmaker Cerebras has refocused market attention on the largest private names in artificial intelligence—SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic—while intensifying competition for capital among smaller startups.

May 23, 2026 | 324

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UAE’s OPEC Exit Framed as Economic Strategy, Recasts Oil Market Dynamics

The United Arab Emirates confirmed it left OPEC on May 1, describing the move as a strategic economic decision. Here’s what changed, why it matters for markets, and the potential scenarios investors should consider.

May 23, 2026 | 162

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Standard Chartered targets 15% reduction in corporate functions roles by 2030

Standard Chartered plans to trim corporate functions headcount by 15% by 2030, extending a multi‑year efficiency push that could influence bank stocks and sector cost dynamics.

May 23, 2026 | 170

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AI-Linked Layoffs Don’t Guarantee a Stock Rally: What Investors Should Watch

Companies are framing job cuts as AI-driven efficiency plays, but history shows mixed stock reactions. Near-term earnings charges, uncertain productivity gains, and a higher-rate backdrop complicate the market read-through.

May 23, 2026 | 160

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Investors Home In on ‘HALO’ Stocks as a New ETF Targets Businesses AI Can’t Replace

A newly launched ETF packages exposure to so‑called HALO stocks—companies whose products and services hinge on human labor and in‑person experiences—offering investors a way to balance AI winners with businesses less vulnerable to automation.

May 23, 2026 | 156

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Berkshire’s New CEO Greg Abel Orchestrates Major Portfolio Shake-Up

Greg Abel’s first quarter as Berkshire Hathaway CEO brought one of the company’s largest portfolio revamps in years, exiting multiple positions and resetting strategy under new leadership.

May 23, 2026 | 163

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Asia-Pacific stocks slip as Iran tensions revive oil supply risk

Asia-Pacific markets retreated after a renewed geopolitical warning toward Iran rekindled oil supply concerns, pressuring risk assets and boosting energy volatility across the region.

May 23, 2026 | 168

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U.S. Futures Mark Time as Investors Await Nvidia Earnings and Fresh Inflation Signals

Wall Street stock futures were little changed as investors braced for Nvidia’s earnings and monitored inflation dynamics that could shape the Fed’s next rate steps.

May 23, 2026 | 191

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Asia stocks open higher as oil cools after U.S. strike delay on Iran

Equities across Asia-Pacific started Tuesday in positive territory, tracking softer oil prices after the U.S. postponed a planned military strike on Iran. Investors parsed the move’s implications for inflation, rates and sector positioning.

May 23, 2026 | 163

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