Alberta sets sovereignty referendum, raising stakes for Canada’s energy economy and markets

SoftBank rallies as Nvidia earnings reignite AI trade and lift Arm-linked bets

SoftBank Group shares jumped more than 16% after Nvidia’s latest earnings reinforced demand for AI infrastructure, spotlighting SoftBank’s majority stake in Arm and ripple effects across Japan’s tech-heavy market.

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Guzman y Gomez to close Chicago restaurants, exit U.S. as it refocuses on core growth

Australian fast-casual chain Guzman y Gomez will wind down its Chicago operations and exit the U.S. following a strategic review, shifting capital and management attention to higher-return markets.

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Fanatics’ FIFA deal cements its dominance in sports collectibles — and raises new questions

Fanatics’ exclusive FIFA collectibles license deepens the company’s hold on a fast-growing market, following its Topps acquisition and U.S. league deals. The expansion concentrates pricing and distribution power while drawing scrutiny from collectors and rivals.

May 23, 2026 | 187

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Asia-Pacific stocks tick higher as oil eases and investors weigh U.S.–Iran diplomacy

Asia-Pacific equities opened firmer as softer oil prices intersected with cautious signals from U.S.–Iran talks. Markets balanced energy relief against geopolitical uncertainty and its implications for inflation, rates, and earnings.

May 23, 2026 | 209

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Oil extends gains as Iran tensions and summer demand tighten supply outlook

Crude prices climbed as geopolitical risk around Iran intersected with a seasonal upswing in fuel consumption, prompting fresh concern from the IEA that markets could enter a “red zone.” Investors are assessing implications for inflation, rate expectations, and energy-linked stocks and ETFs.

May 23, 2026 | 190

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At Record Highs, Hedging Gets Cheaper: Practical Ways to Protect Gains

With stocks pressing to fresh records, lower implied volatility has made portfolio insurance more affordable. Here are practical, numbers-driven ways to hedge without derailing long-term investing plans.

May 23, 2026 | 187

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Consumer Sentiment Slides to New Low in May as Energy Costs Stoke Inflation Jitters

A closely watched U.S. consumer sentiment gauge fell to a fresh low in May, with respondents citing higher prices and energy-driven cost pressures amid elevated geopolitical tensions. The decline raises questions for markets on the timing of future rate cuts and the resilience of household spending.

May 23, 2026 | 203

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Kevin Warsh’s potential Fed reset: Smaller footprint, sturdier market plumbing

As Jerome Powell’s term nears its end, Kevin Warsh is being discussed as a candidate who could redefine how the Federal Reserve engages with markets—less day-to-day presence, clearer rules for crisis backstops, and a sharper line between monetary policy and market plumbing.

May 23, 2026 | 193

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