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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 | 377

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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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Hantavirus headlines jolt biotech and pharma stocks as traders crowd into vaccine names

Reports of Hantavirus cases on a cruise ship sparked a sharp, if brief, rally in select biotech and pharma stocks as investors rotated into vaccine and diagnostic plays. Here’s what drove the volatility, what changed from the recent baseline, and how different investors might position.

May 23, 2026 | 466

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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 | 243

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Stocks inch higher as oil firms on geopolitics; dollar strengthens ahead of US–China talks

Equities ticked up and oil prices firmed as investors awaited a high-level US–China meeting and watched a stalemate in US–Iran discussions. A stronger dollar and steady Fed policy outlook kept rates in focus.

May 23, 2026 | 424

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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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Walmart to Cut or Relocate About 1,000 Corporate Roles as It Consolidates Office Hubs

Walmart is trimming and relocating roughly 1,000 corporate positions while consolidating staff into three primary hubs and tightening its return-to-office policy, a shift with implications for costs, productivity and investor sentiment.

May 23, 2026 | 211

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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 | 227

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Michael Burry urges caution on parabolic trades as AI enthusiasm drives valuations

Michael Burry cautioned investors to pull back from stocks showing parabolic gains, citing momentum and AI-driven enthusiasm. His warning arrives as markets grapple with valuation stretch and crowded trades.

May 23, 2026 | 212

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