Wall Street futures ease after Nvidia beat as Walmart earnings approach

Lilly’s oral obesity drug momentum and Google’s AI rollout set the tone for late-session trading

Fresh company data on Eli Lilly’s oral obesity candidate and a new wave of Google AI features steered attention in the final hour of trading, with investors weighing implications for growth, margins, and market leadership across healthcare and tech.

May 23, 2026 | 167

Read

Markets

AI reshapes hiring: skilled trades gain momentum while some entry-level corporate roles slow

As AI tools streamline office work, large U.S. employers are stepping up recruitment for electricians, mechanics, and fiber technicians. The shift is narrowing opportunities for some recent college graduates while elevating demand for blue‑collar skills.

May 23, 2026 | 152

Read

Markets

Asia stocks slip as Treasury yields rise and geopolitical tensions weigh on risk appetite

Asia-Pacific equities opened lower as higher U.S. Treasury yields and lingering Iran-related tensions pressured risk sentiment. Investors assessed rates, energy security, and the earnings outlook heading into midweek trading.

May 23, 2026 | 158

Read

Markets

Goldman Sachs flags widening North–South gap in Asia as AI and energy security drive market leadership

Goldman Sachs says North Asian stocks are outpacing South and Southeast Asia as AI supply chains and stronger fiscal space support earnings resilience, while energy import costs pressure southern markets.

May 23, 2026 | 153

Read

Markets

Tech leadership rotates: semiconductors and AI infrastructure overtake software in markets

A shift in market leadership is pushing semiconductors and AI infrastructure ahead of software, reshaping earnings drivers, sector allocation, and risk profiles for investors.

May 23, 2026 | 282

Read

Markets

Bezos rebuts ‘buy, borrow, die’ narrative, reigniting debate on billionaire taxes and markets

Jeff Bezos pushed back on the popular ‘buy, borrow, die’ storyline, sharpening the policy and market discussion around how ultra-wealthy founders finance spending and manage taxes without selling stock.

May 23, 2026 | 196

Read

Markets

Global capital tilts toward the U.S. as AI spending surges, testing India’s investment magnetism

AI-led capex and policy tailwinds are drawing funds toward U.S. markets, pressuring India’s positioning even as growth stays strong. Here’s what changed, what it means for investors, and the risks to watch.

May 23, 2026 | 176

Read

Markets

SoftBank rallies as Nvidia earnings reignite AI trade and lift Arm-linked bets

SoftBank Group shares jumped more than 16% after Nvidia’s latest earnings reinforced demand for AI infrastructure, spotlighting SoftBank’s majority stake in Arm and ripple effects across Japan’s tech-heavy market.

May 23, 2026 | 174

Read

Markets

Wall Street futures ease after Nvidia beat as investors await Walmart results

U.S. equity futures dipped after Nvidia’s stronger-than-expected earnings, with attention turning to Walmart for a read on the consumer. Rates, inflation and Fed policy remain key context for stocks, ETFs and crypto sentiment.

May 23, 2026 | 190

Read