This live article is freely available to our registered users. Please log in or create an account below. After arriving in Beijing on Tuesday evening, Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Wednesday. Putin is visiting the Chinese capital just days after the landmark summit between Xi and US President Donald Trump, which marked a reset in b...
This live article is freely available to our registered users. Please log in or create an account below. After arriving in Beijing on Tuesday evening, Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Wednesday. Putin is visiting the Chinese capital just days after the landmark summit between Xi and US President Donald Trump, which marked a reset in bilateral ties and a new diplomatic framework called “constructive strategic stability”. This year also marks the 30th anniversary of a comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Russia, and 25 years since the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation was set up – a security grouping backed by Beijing and Moscow. The Xi-Putin summit is likely to cement their strategic partnership and coordination at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions and turmoil. The two leaders are expected to discuss topics ranging from economic cooperation to the conflict in the Middle East and the war in Ukraine, which has dragged on for more than four years with no end in sight. Energy cooperation could top the agenda, particularly the proposed Power of Siberia 2 pipeline to deliver gas from Russia’s west to northern China via Mongolia – a project that could replace Moscow’s lost European markets while reducing Beijing’s reliance on seaborne energy. According to the Kremlin, some 40 deals are expected to be signed during Putin’s visit. The Kremlin also said on Monday that it hoped the peace process “will eventually resume” and urged the US to continue its mediation efforts on Ukraine. As both Beijing and Moscow have come under mounting pressure from Washington in recent years, the neighbouring countries have strengthened strategic communication, with officials hailing ties as being at an all-time high. Wednesday’s summit will be closely watched for clues on the future direction of relations between the three superpowers. Since December, China has hosted state visits from all the other permane...
The Wall Street bull stands in the financial district near the New York Stock Exchange on Nov. 18, 2025 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images A global reshuffling in stock-market hierarchy is underway, with artificial intelligence redrawing the pecking order of equity markets and propelling Taiwan and South Korea past several long-established Western bourses. Taiwan has overtaken Canada t...
The Wall Street bull stands in the financial district near the New York Stock Exchange on Nov. 18, 2025 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images A global reshuffling in stock-market hierarchy is underway, with artificial intelligence redrawing the pecking order of equity markets and propelling Taiwan and South Korea past several long-established Western bourses. Taiwan has overtaken Canada to become the world's sixth-largest stock market, while South Korea has leapfrogged the U.K. into eighth place, according to HSBC data tracking global equity-market capitalization rankings. It's the latest demonstration of how the AI boom is concentrating market power in economies sitting at the center of the semiconductor supply chain. Taiwan's stock market was only the world's 12th largest in 2004, worth roughly $500 billion. South Korea ranked 13th at $400 billion. Today, the two markets are valued at $4.7 trillion and $4.4 trillion respectively. The top five are the U.S., China, Japan, Hong Kong and India. A reshuffling like this isn't unprecedented. China entered the top tier of global markets in the late 2000s, while India surpassed Hong Kong in late 2023 before falling back below it. That said, the ascent of South Korea and Taiwan is striking. "What is unusual here is the speed and how narrow the drivers are," said Billy Leung, global investment strategist at Global X ETFs. "Top 10 reshuffles happen roughly every cycle, but usually on the back of a domestic boom, a big IPO, or many years of outperformance." The rally has been driven by an extraordinary concentration of capital into a handful of AI-linked firms. TSMC alone now accounts for more than 40% of Taiwan's market capitalization, while Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix together make up a record 42.2% of South Korea's Kospi index. Top 10 reshuffles happen roughly every cycle but usually on the back of a domestic boom, a big IPO, or many years of outperformance. Billy Leung Global X ETFs "Both indices have effecti...
French investors are warming to Hong Kong again, the city’s finance chief has said, citing a “marked difference” in local perceptions compared with his last visit to Paris two years ago. The shift is driven by Hong Kong’s strong market performance and an improved geopolitical situation, especially following US President Donald Trump’s recent visit to Beijing, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po to...
French investors are warming to Hong Kong again, the city’s finance chief has said, citing a “marked difference” in local perceptions compared with his last visit to Paris two years ago. The shift is driven by Hong Kong’s strong market performance and an improved geopolitical situation, especially following US President Donald Trump’s recent visit to Beijing, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po told the South China Morning Post on the sidelines of a Paris ministerial conference on terrorism financing. “Two years ago they were still sceptical … they harboured some doubt as to how Hong Kong would rise as an international financial centre after Covid-19,” Chan said, adding that the geopolitical situation at the time was also “quite tense”. Advertisement Chan said the atmosphere had since improved significantly, citing Trump’s recent visit to Beijing to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping as having generated “a lot of positive sentiment”. “But over and above that, indeed, our financial market over the past two years has been doing very well,” he said, adding that some French businessmen with operations in Hong Kong had told him that they had two good years in terms of operating profit. Advertisement Hong Kong’s stock market rose 28 per cent in 2025, and the IMF and two major credit rating agencies have recently given positive assessments of the city’s economic and fiscal policies, according to Chan’s office. “The perception and the true feeling about the vibrancy of Hong Kong, indeed, mark the difference.”
(RTTNews) - Indian shares are seen opening lower on Wednesday after U.S. Treasury yields hit multi-year highs on growing concerns about inflation and the outlook for interest rates and economic growth. Oil prices remain elevated above $110 a barrel, raising concerns that the U.S. Federal Reserve will raise borrowing costs later this year. Traders also await cues from Nvidia Corp.'s earnings and gu...
(RTTNews) - Indian shares are seen opening lower on Wednesday after U.S. Treasury yields hit multi-year highs on growing concerns about inflation and the outlook for interest rates and economic growth. Oil prices remain elevated above $110 a barrel, raising concerns that the U.S. Federal Reserve will raise borrowing costs later this year. Traders also await cues from Nvidia Corp.'s earnings and guidance later in the day for additional cues on whether the long-term AI story remains intact. Benchmark indexes Sensex and Nifty gave up early gains to end marginally lower on Tuesday despite IT stocks surging for a third consecutive session as sector valuations neared 2008 levels. The rupee closed at a record low of 96.53 against the dollar on concerns over India's rising import bill, potential inflation and the fiscal deficit. Foreign investors net sold shares worth Rs 2,457 crore on Tuesday while domestic institutional investors net bought shares to the extent of Rs 3,802 crore, according to provisional exchange data. Asian markets were deep in the red this morning and the dollar held near a six-week high while gold was subdued at $4,479 an ounce. Brent crude futures were little changed at $111 a barrel amid persisting uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict, which has now entered its 12th week and has effectively kept the strategic Strait of Hormuz closed to shipping traffic. Meanwhile, NATO is not drawing up any plans for a potential mission in the Strait of Hormuz and would need a political decision to do so, U.S. Air Force General Alexus ?Grynkewich, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander for Europe, said. Earlier, media reports suggested that the alliance may consider escorting commercial vessels through the waterway if the route remains blocked beyond early July. Overnight, U.S. stocks fell notably as rising inflation risks and geopolitical tensions lifted the 30-year U.S. Treasury bond yield to its highest in nearly two decades and the 10-year yield to its highe...
Palantir Technologies impressed with solid Q1 2026 growth and robust US commercial momentum, but the stock’s rich valuation and recent pullback keep investors split on the next move. Palantir Technologies has remained in focus on Wall Street after its latest quarterly figures highlighted strong revenue growth and accelerating commercial demand, even as the stock trades at a steep valuation premium...
Palantir Technologies impressed with solid Q1 2026 growth and robust US commercial momentum, but the stock’s rich valuation and recent pullback keep investors split on the next move. Palantir Technologies has remained in focus on Wall Street after its latest quarterly figures highlighted strong revenue growth and accelerating commercial demand, even as the stock trades at a steep valuation premium. The shares recently changed hands around 135 USD on Nasdaq, down from levels above 170 USD at the start of 2026, according to MarketBeat as of 05/19/2026. At the same time, the company beat earnings expectations and confirmed ambitious mid?term guidance, which continues to attract attention from growth?oriented investors, as discussed by 24/7 Wall St. as of 05/19/2026. As of: 20.05.2026 By the editorial team – specialized in equity coverage. At a glance Name: Palantir Technologies Palantir Technologies Sector/industry: Software, data analytics, artificial intelligence Software, data analytics, artificial intelligence Headquarters/country: Denver, United States Denver, United States Core markets: Government agencies and commercial enterprises in the US and internationally Government agencies and commercial enterprises in the US and internationally Key revenue drivers: Data integration, analytics and AI platforms for defense, intelligence and commercial clients Data integration, analytics and AI platforms for defense, intelligence and commercial clients Home exchange/listing venue: Nasdaq (ticker: PLTR) Nasdaq (ticker: PLTR) Trading currency: US dollar (USD) Palantir Technologies: core business model Palantir Technologies focuses on software platforms that help organizations integrate large volumes of data, analyze patterns and support operational decision?making. The company originally built its reputation in the US defense and intelligence community, where customers use its tools for counterterrorism, military planning and broader national security tasks. Over time, Palan...
Chip manufacturer Nvidia is slated to post first-quarter results on Wednesday, expected to provide cues on artificial intelligence growth. In this photo illustration, a Nvidia logo is displayed on a smartphone with stock market percentages in the background. (Photo Illustration by Omar Marques/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading....
Chip manufacturer Nvidia is slated to post first-quarter results on Wednesday, expected to provide cues on artificial intelligence growth. In this photo illustration, a Nvidia logo is displayed on a smartphone with stock market percentages in the background. (Photo Illustration by Omar Marques/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Nasdaq 100 futures and the S&P 500 futures were up at the time of writing, while Dow Jones futures were trading flat. Meanwhile, U.S. Treasury yields are climbing higher amid inflation concerns. Oil futures were lower in the overnight session heading into Wednesday. U.S. stock futures were mixed in the overnight trading session heading into Wednesday as markets await AI chip darling Nvidia Corp.’s (NVDA) first-quarter results, looking past surging Treasury yields and inflation concerns. Nasdaq 100 futures were up 0.20% and S&P 500 futures climbed 0.06% higher as of 10.00 p.m ET. Meanwhile, Dow Jones futures were trading flat. Read Next Loading... Loading... Among ETFs tracking benchmark indexes, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) and the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) edged higher, with retail sentiment in green. The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA) traded lower at the time of writing amid ‘neutral’ sentiment on Stocktwits. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) was down about 0.10% amid ‘neutral’ sentiment. How Did US Markets Fare? On Tuesday, benchmark indexes closed lower amid surging bond yields and rising inflation concerns. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite led the decline, shedding 220 points to end 0.84% lower. The Dow Jones index closed 0.65% down, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.67% at close. Index Move Close Dow Jones Industrial Average -0.65% 49,363.88 S&P 500 -0.67% 7,353.61 Nasdaq Composite -0.84% 25,870.71 US Market Drivers U.S. stock markets hav...
"Digital Enslavement" Is A Subtle Weapon Of Social Subordination And Global Control Authored by Peter Koenig via Global Research, In a recent Buddhist retreat in Lima, Peru, about 200 participants were urged to abstain for the three-day retreat from our enslavement screens, “smart” phones, computers and television. Difficult to say how many really followed the advice, but many did. What was amazin...
"Digital Enslavement" Is A Subtle Weapon Of Social Subordination And Global Control Authored by Peter Koenig via Global Research, In a recent Buddhist retreat in Lima, Peru, about 200 participants were urged to abstain for the three-day retreat from our enslavement screens, “smart” phones, computers and television. Difficult to say how many really followed the advice, but many did. What was amazing is that during the first day, ignoring constant phone notifications was not easy for the many. But consciously resisting it made it easier. And the following days, we were hardly thinking of them anymore. The days were filled with meditation and different types of spiritual exercises… the digital age was peacefully removed into a corner. Unfortunately, after the retreat, the hide-out corner became lively again and took up again most of our attention, in “angst” of what we may have missed during the highly divine retreat. Spirituality must have gradually evaporated again… and what we call “reality” kicked in. Interestingly, what we call “reality” is a fake, indoctrinated reality. Over years we were told that technical advances, or as the World Economic Forum (WEF’s) Great Reset calls it, The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is a concept describing how emerging technologies are blurring the lines between the physical, digital, and biological worlds. It fundamentally alters how we live, work, and relate to one another. Sending messages, videos, and silly jokes, rather than talking to each other, interchanging with physically presence. Along with this brainwashing propaganda, we were drugged with the belief that working from home is full of advantages. It is an outright lie. These “work-from-home” benefits are geared to separate us from one another so that physical interaction is avoided , making us more manipulable, controllable and dispensable, capable of being replaced by robots, and eventually by Artificial Intelligence (AI). And mind you, the 4IR was illegally approved...
格隆汇5月20日|澳元收益率优势减弱,叠加中东局势升级风险,澳元面临新一轮压力。本周澳元兑美元已跌0.7%,交投于0.71左右,在G10货币中表现最弱,并有望连续第二周录得周线下跌。据AT Global Markets称,澳/美近期可能跌破0.70。此番走势出现之际,投资者担忧央行需维持高利率以遏制油价驱动的通胀,纷纷抛售债券。尽管澳债也遭抛售,但其与美债的利差已收窄至11月以来最小,削弱了对澳元...
格隆汇5月20日|澳元收益率优势减弱,叠加中东局势升级风险,澳元面临新一轮压力。本周澳元兑美元已跌0.7%,交投于0.71左右,在G10货币中表现最弱,并有望连续第二周录得周线下跌。据AT Global Markets称,澳/美近期可能跌破0.70。此番走势出现之际,投资者担忧央行需维持高利率以遏制油价驱动的通胀,纷纷抛售债券。尽管澳债也遭抛售,但其与美债的利差已收窄至11月以来最小,削弱了对澳元的支撑。若中东紧张升级,澳元或进一步下跌。AT Global Markets首席市场分析师尼克·特威代尔表示,澳元在一定程序上已失去收益率支撑,“若利差继续收窄,澳元可能比其它主要货币受创更重。海湾冲突若重启,将火上浇油,重创澳元。”
Andrii Yalanskyi/iStock via Getty Images Investment Thesis I started following Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. ( HALO ) in August 2024, and the company continues to deliver value to shareholders while growing a stream of royalty payments at a significant pace. They recently released their 2026 Q1 earnings, where they outlined a ramp of shareholder creation and cash flow through 2030. I still believe t...
Andrii Yalanskyi/iStock via Getty Images Investment Thesis I started following Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. ( HALO ) in August 2024, and the company continues to deliver value to shareholders while growing a stream of royalty payments at a significant pace. They recently released their 2026 Q1 earnings, where they outlined a ramp of shareholder creation and cash flow through 2030. I still believe that HALO represents an undervalued biotech company with strong fundamentals and growing cash flow. Given the risk of an investment in this industry, investors should weigh this against other holdings in their portfolios and conduct their own research before making investment decisions. I've attempted to determine the risk for HALO by using the CAPM expected return in my discounted cash flow model, where I estimate fair value to be around $74/share today given expected growth moving forward. Previous Coverage I previously covered Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc., in 2024 , when I discussed their business fundamentals, and then again in 2025 , when I discussed buying the stock ahead of earnings due to their strong subscription-based business model where royalty payments will drive cash flow. Early on, I identified this company due to their strong return on invested capital compared to their weighted average cost of capital, their return on equity exceeding 100%, and their strong margins. Later, as the company continued to trade at a discounted valuation to fair value, I discussed their growing success with ENHANZE, shared aggressive buybacks, and valued the stock in 2025 with a fair value estimate of $67.71 using their free cash flow at the time and a 12% margin of safety. Now in 2026, there’s still a significant growth proposition for this biotechnology company as they continue to expand their product pipeline. Earnings Review HALO stock appreciated almost 7% after reporting a double beat on quarterly earnings and great guidance through 2028. Royalty revenue for their subcutaneou...
Market Snapshot USD/INR ₹96.53 +0.2% Nifty 50 Index 23,618.00 -0.1% India 10-Year Bond Yield 7.11% -0.02 Spot Gold ($/oz) $4,484.91 +0.1% S&P 500 Futures 7,382.50 +0.1% Market data as of 07:55 AM IST, May. 20, 2026, or the previous close for Indian markets. Data is subject to provider delays. Good morning... I’m Savio Shetty in Mumbai with your midweek dose of news and analysis. Asian stocks are t...
Market Snapshot USD/INR ₹96.53 +0.2% Nifty 50 Index 23,618.00 -0.1% India 10-Year Bond Yield 7.11% -0.02 Spot Gold ($/oz) $4,484.91 +0.1% S&P 500 Futures 7,382.50 +0.1% Market data as of 07:55 AM IST, May. 20, 2026, or the previous close for Indian markets. Data is subject to provider delays. Good morning... I’m Savio Shetty in Mumbai with your midweek dose of news and analysis. Asian stocks are trading lower early on Wednesday, tracking Wall Street declines as mounting inflation concerns extended a selloff in Treasuries . On the geopolitical front, US President Donald Trump threatened to resume strikes on Iran in the coming days as part of a push for a deal to end the war. At home, the Nifty has barely budged over the past three sessions. Still, the muted moves mask some resilience: the Indian gauge has outperformed the regional benchmark over this period, likely helped by foreign inflows. In an encouraging sign, global funds were buyers for three straight sessions through Monday — the longest such streak in about a month. India watchers will now be looking to see whether the momentum can sustain. Meanwhile, the government’s finances may also get some relief, with analysts expecting the central bank to pay a record dividend this week. In today’s newsletter, we write about: Foreign investors widening their bets Banks facing margin pressure HSBC’s non-AI picks in Asia But first, investors are taking a shine to local metal stocks. Markets Buzz: A Ringing Endorsement Shares of metal producers are on track to beat regional peers for a third straight month , helped by improving earnings expectations and firmer prices. Earlier this month, HSBC said rising regional steel prices were giving local producers room for further hikes. That followed an April Goldman Sachs report billing India as “the next global demand growth driver” for steel, with consumption projected to nearly double by fiscal year 2032. The sector is also drawing foreign investor interest: global funds have ...