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Cerebras surges 68% in Nasdaq debut, valuing AI chipmaker at $95 billion

AI hardware specialist Cerebras leapt 68% in its first Nasdaq session, assigning the company a roughly $95 billion market value and signaling robust market appetite for pure-play semiconductor listings.

May 23, 2026 | 190

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Investors Navigate a Volatile Era Shaped by Trump-Era Policies and Market Crosscurrents

Tax cuts, tariffs, deregulation and pandemic-era swings still frame how stocks trade today. We break down what changed, how earnings and rates intersect, and what it means for portfolios across equities, credit and ETFs.

May 23, 2026 | 197

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How the U.S. and China Helped Contain the Middle East Oil Shock

Coordinated policy moves, resilient supply, and flexible buying strategies by the world’s two largest economies helped keep crude prices in check despite a major regional disruption.

May 23, 2026 | 183

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Trump’s Beijing Trip Blends Pageantry and Deal Talk as Markets Gauge Policy Signals

A high-profile visit to Beijing featured state-level ceremony, business overtures, and tech celebrity moments. Investors are parsing what the friendlier tone could mean for tariffs, supply chains, and sector positioning across equities, credit, and ETFs.

May 23, 2026 | 191

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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 | 202

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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 | 172

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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 | 180

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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 | 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 | 196

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