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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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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 | 411

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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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Netflix lifts ad-free Standard to $20 as streaming economics tilt toward ads

Netflix’s new $20 ad-free Standard plan sharpens the trade-off between price and ads, bringing streaming revenue models closer to traditional TV. Here’s what changed, why it matters for markets, and how investors across equity and credit should think about the shift.

May 23, 2026 | 404

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Kospi sets new high as Asia markets diverge on oil spike and Middle East risk

South Korea’s Kospi hit a fresh record while other Asia markets were mixed, as oil rose on renewed geopolitical tension linked to Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. Investors weighed earnings and inflation dynamics at the start of a new trading week.

May 23, 2026 | 361

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Inside the booming business of YouTube advisors powering million‑dollar creator channels

Specialist consultants are reshaping how top YouTube creators plan content and revenue, with implications for Alphabet’s ad business and investors exposed to the digital media value chain.

May 23, 2026 | 259

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Asia-Pacific stocks advance as investors look past ceasefire warning and refocus on earnings, rates

Regional equities climbed despite renewed doubt over a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire, with investors prioritizing earnings resilience and rate expectations.

May 23, 2026 | 216

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Hims & Hers revenue misses estimates as strategy shift weighs on sales momentum

Hims & Hers reported revenue below Wall Street expectations after reprioritizing growth initiatives, prompting investors to reassess the telehealth company’s near‑term trajectory and unit economics.

May 23, 2026 | 201

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Aramco CEO warns oil market may not stabilize until 2027 if Hormuz shutdown endures

Saudi Aramco’s chief executive said the oil market could remain dislocated into 2027 if the Strait of Hormuz stays closed, citing rapid inventory drawdowns. The outlook raises stakes for energy stocks, inflation, and rate expectations across global markets.

May 23, 2026 | 226

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