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Snap sets cautious tone after Q1 as Perplexity tie-up ends and Middle East tensions cloud outlook

Snap’s first-quarter update signaled restrained guidance, the end of its Perplexity partnership, and uncertainty tied to Middle East unrest—key factors for markets and earnings watchers assessing near-term growth and ad demand.

May 07, 2026 | 581

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Markets

Apollo’s Marc Rowan Signals Defensive Stance, Cites Elevated Shock Risk and Concerns at Rival Insurers

Apollo Global Management CEO Marc Rowan warned of a higher probability of market shocks and said the firm is positioned defensively for a potential correction, while criticizing certain practices at rival insurers.

May 07, 2026 | 560

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Markets

Nikkei 225 breaches 62,000 as Asia stocks advance despite geopolitical jitters

Asia-Pacific equities rallied with Japan’s Nikkei 225 crossing 62,000 for the first time, as investors focused on earnings and domestic fundamentals despite renewed Middle East tensions.

May 07, 2026 | 533

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Warner Bros. Discovery posts $2.9 billion loss linked to Paramount deal accounting and restructuring

Warner Bros. Discovery reported a $2.9 billion net loss, driven by accounting tied to its pending Paramount transaction and restructuring charges. The hit includes a termination-fee item that remains on WBD’s books until the deal closes, creating a gap between GAAP results and underlying earnings.

May 07, 2026 | 568

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Banking

U.S. Regulators Finalize Changes to Community Bank Leverage Ratio Framework

The Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC approved updates to the Community Bank Leverage Ratio, aiming to streamline compliance for smaller banks while preserving loss-absorbing capital. Here’s what changed, why it matters, and how investors should think about the move.

May 07, 2026 | 617

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DoorDash shares jump after Q1 results and stronger order outlook

DoorDash stock climbed as much as 12% after Q1 2026 earnings, as management signaled faster order growth while continuing a major tech platform build-out following recent acquisitions.

May 07, 2026 | 472

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Banking

Fed clears OceanFirst Financial Corp. application, underscoring steady supervisory cadence

The Federal Reserve approved an application by OceanFirst Financial Corp., signaling ongoing progression of bank regulatory reviews amid a higher-rate backdrop. Here’s what changed, why it matters for investors, and the key risks to watch.

May 07, 2026 | 604

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Markets

UBS flags calmer Q1 price reactions in European insurers as earnings season ramps up

A UBS lookback finds European insurance stocks historically move less around first‑quarter earnings than most sectors, offering a relative volatility shelter as Q1 results and guidance collide with rates, inflation and the macro backdrop.

Apr 24, 2026 | 1088

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Asia stocks open mixed as U.S.-Iran tensions revive energy and shipping risk

Asia-Pacific markets started the week on uneven footing after a U.S. seizure of an Iranian vessel escalated tensions, keeping investors focused on energy supply routes and near‑term volatility.

Apr 21, 2026 | 1193

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