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Asia-Pacific stocks slip as Iran-U.S. tensions rattle risk appetite

Regional equities opened lower after fresh Iran-U.S. frictions stoked geopolitical risk, with investors reassessing oil-linked inflation and rate paths.

May 23, 2026 | 472

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Cloudflare shares tumble 18% after earnings as AI reshapes workforce with 1,100 layoffs

Cloudflare stock fell 18% after quarterly results and a plan to cut 1,100 roles—about 20% of staff—as the company reorganizes around agentic AI. Investors weighed near-term disruption against longer-term efficiency goals.

May 23, 2026 | 398

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Saudi stocks advance as Tadawul All Share gains 0.76% amid firm global rate backdrop

Saudi equities climbed, with the Tadawul All Share Index up 0.76%. The move comes against a backdrop of steady global interest rates and a stable riyal peg, factors closely watched by investors allocating to Gulf markets.

May 23, 2026 | 441

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AI expands the attack surface — and cybersecurity stocks look positioned to benefit

Rising AI-enabled threats are pushing enterprises to boost security budgets despite macro uncertainty. With spending set to climb and new disclosure rules tightening oversight, cybersecurity stocks could see durable demand even as the Fed navigates rates and inflation.

May 23, 2026 | 436

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U.S. payrolls top forecasts in April, but mixed undercurrents keep markets cautious

April’s U.S. jobs report beat expectations for nonfarm payroll growth, yet softer undercurrents in closely watched subcomponents tempered the signal for markets, rates and earnings.

May 23, 2026 | 417

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Additional details needed to produce accurate market wrap on COLCAP move

Please provide the full source text or key figures (index level, sector moves, notable gainers/decliners, FX context) to complete a factual, SEO-optimized article on Colombia’s market close.

May 23, 2026 | 368

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Fed clears Columbia Financial stock conversion and Northfield combination

The Federal Reserve approved Columbia Financial’s mutual-to-stock conversion alongside its combination with Northfield, advancing a New Jersey–New York community banking tie-up after a standard antitrust and consumer review.

May 23, 2026 | 409

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SEC pushes back decision on prediction markets ETFs, reviving memories of bitcoin fund saga

The U.S. SEC has postponed a decision on exchange-traded funds tied to prediction markets, extending its review under standard rulemaking timelines. The move recalls the multi-year path to spot bitcoin ETFs and signals heightened scrutiny of market integrity and investor protection.

May 23, 2026 | 465

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Are investors late to the AI data‑center trade? Why many see more runway

AI infrastructure leaders have rallied, but several indicators suggest the build‑out cycle is far from finished. Here’s what changed, what to watch, and how different investors can position.

May 23, 2026 | 395

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