The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) edged up 0.17% to 7,445.72 after choppy oil‑driven trading, the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) added 0.09% to 26,293.10, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:^DJI) climbed 0.55% to 50,285.66, rebounding from early losses. Market movers Nvidia slipped from early strength despite yesterday’s blowout earnings. International Business Machines rallied over 12% on quantum computing developments. Walmart dropped 7% following its Q1 results, while rival Costco Wholesale slipped 2%. Spotify Technology soared after it wowed investors with its growth plans. What this means for investors U.S. markets inched higher today, erasing early losses, as oil prices fell on reports of progress in U.S.-Iran negotiations. It is becoming a familiar story as traders watch for headway on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which would be the first step toward normalizing oil supplies. However, until a deal is done, investors can expect further volatility. Fears that elevated oil prices could fuel further inflation has lead to a surge in bond yields, and some argue this will start to pressure global equities. BCA Research, a Canadian investment analysis firm, think the outlook for stocks is weak right now, particularly because much of the recent rally was driven by a handful of artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor stocks. Meanwhile, anticipation is growing about mega-IPOs from SpaceX and OpenAI. Some traders expect their market caps to top $1 trillion when they go public, raising concerns that they could take capital from other large-cap names. Should you buy stock in S&P 500 Index right now? Before you buy stock in S&P 500 Index, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and S&P 500 Index wasn’t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 20...

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倫敦富時100指數收報10,443點，升11點。 巴黎CAC 40指數收報8,086點，跌31點。 德國DAX指數收報24,606點，跌130點。

Tripp Hornick, principal at Quince Street Strategy, said that the US allowed the mining and manufacturing of rare earth elements to be pushed overseas because investors felt it was too expensive and 'dirty' to back. Now, the US is facing the consequences of moving that supply chain process overseas, as the US and other world powers race to build a system that is not reliant on China for minerals that are key to national security. (Source: Bloomberg)

Buzz Capital ( BUZ.P:CA ) on Thursday said it plans to conduct a non-brokered private placement of up to 6.67 million units at $0.15 per unit for gross proceeds of up to $1 million. Each unit will consist of one common share and one-half of a share purchase warrant, with each whole warrant exercisable at $0.35 per share for 24 months after issuance, the company said. Buzz Capital said proceeds from the offering will be used primarily to identify and evaluate potential acquisitions or businesses for a qualifying transaction, as well as for working capital purposes. The company added that the closing of the private placement is subject to TSX Venture Exchange acceptance, regulatory approvals, and completion of a change of management and control. Source: Press Release More on Buzz Capital Inc. Financial information for Buzz Capital Inc.

mF International ( MFI ) announced on Thursday that it has received written notification from Nasdaq, notifying the company that it is not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule as it has not yet filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025. The notification letter has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of the company's class A ordinary shares on Nasdaq. In accordance with Nasdaq's listing rules, the company has until July 17, 2026, to submit a plan of compliance to Nasdaq addressing how the Company intends to regain compliance with Nasdaq rules. The company said it is currently working with its accounting, audit, and legal professionals to prepare and submit the plan to Nasdaq and to prepare the Form 20- F. More on mF International Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on mF International Historical earnings data for mF International Financial information for mF International

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Key Points Medicare doesn't currently cover GLP-1s for weight loss. A new program was supposed to change this, but it's been indefinitely postponed. The GLP-1 Bridge program, beginning in July 2026, has been extended through 2027. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › GLP-1s are some of the most popular prescription medications today. Unfortunately, when it comes to them, many Americans still have to choose between their health and their pocketbooks. This includes Medicare beneficiaries, who currently only have their GLP-1s covered if they use the medications to treat an underlying condition, like type 2 diabetes. All that seemed about to change a few months ago, when the government promised a new program -- the Better Approaches to Lifestyle and Nutrition for Comprehensive hEalth (BALANCE) model -- that would cover GLP-1s for weight loss for Medicare beneficiaries. However, it's been tabled indefinitely. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » The BALANCE model was originally scheduled to take effect in January 2027 and would have allowed Medicare Part D sponsors to decide whether to cover GLP-1s for weight loss. However, that plan has been delayed, with no indication of when it will now take effect. That doesn't mean Medicare beneficiaries are out of luck, though. There's a new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program that will take effect in July 2026. This will enable Medicare beneficiaries to have their GLP-1s for weight loss covered by Medicare, as long as their healthcare provider submits a prior authorization request and a prescription for a covered medication. This program was initially only supposed to last through the end of the year, but the government has now extended it through 2027. It's unclear what will happen to it beyond this point. It's also worth n...

Daily Wire Names New CEO As Audience, Revenue Challenges Mount The Daily Wire announced Tuesday that CEO Caleb Robinson is stepping down effective immediately and transitioning to a board role while retaining significant ownership in the company. Mike Richards, who joined as President and Chief Content Officer roughly a year ago, has been named the new CEO. Robinson framed the move as a deliberate shift: "Stepping down as CEO of Daily Wire. Effective immediately, my new title is 'guy on the board who still owns a lot of the company.' Pay cut in stress. Raise in the important things." pic.twitter.com/3D0hpjn3nJ — Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) May 20, 2026 Earlier this month, Puck reported that The Daily Wire's audience is in freefall. Ben Shapiro's flagship show episodes, which once regularly drew several million viewers, now average around half a million. The company reportedly lost 80,000 YouTube subscribers in 2026 alone, described by analyst Kyle Tharp as "the steepest decline of any major political channel" this year. A few days later, New York Magazine highlighted other warning signs, including Daily Wire YouTube videos garnering fewer than 10,000 views days after posting (a sharp contrast to the channel's more than 3 million subscribers) and mocked comment sections. While acknowledging poor business decisions such as feature films, the Pendragon Cycle fantasy series, and unusual merchandise lines, Barkan argued the deeper issue is the "collapse of Shapiro’s constituency," particularly among young and Gen-Z conservatives who once drove the company's growth. In recent weeks the company carried out layoffs affecting a reported 42 employees - roughly 20 percent of headcount - concentrated at its Nashville production office. A Daily Wire source told Puck that the cuts were a "course correction after years of mismanagement and overhiring," while attributing part of the audience softening to platform algorithm changes that favor more partisan or conspiratorial content....

道瓊斯工業平均指數收報50,285點，升276點。 標準普爾五百指數收報7,445點，升12點。

加拿大安大略省政府下令當地官員及警方，即時禁用及採購中國製無人機。 安略政府採購廳長表示，考慮到中國法律容許北京當局要求在中國註冊的企業交出包括儲存海外的數據，安略政府認為中方此舉對資訊安全構成威脅，並指示省警執行高度敏感行動期間，禁止使用中國製無人機，並改為採購本土或其他獲批地區的無人機。 中方多次表示反對泛化國家安全概念，無理打壓中國企業。

SuperBuzz ( SPZ:CA ) said on Thursday that Christopher Gulka has resigned as chief financial officer, effective May 15, 2026. The company has appointed Reem Chalhoub as its new CFO. SuperBuzz also said that it will move from quarterly to semi-annual financial reporting. Source: Press Release More on SuperBuzz Inc. Financial information for SuperBuzz Inc.

佐敦文苑樓深夜發生火警，消防在起火單位內找到一具焦屍，死者為71歲男子，另有四人受傷送院，約300人疏散。消防正調查起火原因，初步認為無可疑。 起火的是文苑樓高層單位，大廈正維修，隔住棚架棚網都清晰見到火光，消防架起雲梯灌救，防止火勢蔓延。 有長者救出時要帶上氧氣面罩。有住戶不適，清醒由擔架抬上救護車，過百名住戶自行疏散。 警方周四晚近11時接獲大廈保安報有火警，最終在單位內找到一具焦屍，是71歲男子。 有居民稱，火警初時聽不到警鐘響。 文苑樓住戶黎先生稱：「最初無(聽到)，下樓一會，等了一段時間才有(火警鐘)響。我們住在火警位置樓上，一開窗濃煙就攻入，我們一開窗就見到有煙入屋，然後馬上拿東西走，很濃的，很大味道。」 文苑樓住戶馮婆婆說：「很多煙。擔心從下面燒上去， 我們下面就是(起火位置)，我們15樓，下面是13樓。害怕到手到震，樓梯很多煙，我不能走動了。」 文苑樓住戶黃小姐指出：「我們下來時候有人大叫火警，但那時火警鐘未響，我住16樓的，我們走到地面才聽到火警鐘響，才知道13樓單位火警。中途經過火警樓層，濃煙比較大，我(住)的那層，防火門是打開，對的，幸好途中那些都關好門，還好。」 記者問：「為何打開了？」 黃小姐回答：「外面有很多建築物料。」 消防午夜約12時將火救熄，驟眼看外牆棚網未受波及。 文苑樓住戶李先生表示：「棚網新換的，剛剛才換上去，因為大廈維修(去年)12月暫停，到三、四月才新換棚網，我們大廈翻新工程仍在進行，未完工的。」 記者問：「會否擔心燒著？」 李先生回應：「不會，因為我們知道應該無問題。」 傷者送院治理，包括一名67歲女子腿部燒傷。 消防處助理消防區長曹廣慈說︰「有關火警成因，我們仍在調查中，經初步調查，暫時火警是無可疑。至於有關大廈的消防裝置，大廈消防裝置在火警期間，特別是火警警報系統都在有效操作狀態。火警警報系統的火警鐘亦於火警初期已經響起。至於有關大廈的棚網，消防處迅速架起雲梯，利用水塔，在外圍阻止火勢蔓延。」

B Group disclosed a purchase of 750,000 shares of ADMA Biologics (NASDAQ:ADMA) in a May 15, 2026, SEC filing, an estimated $11.84 million trade based on quarterly average pricing. According to a May 15, 2026, SEC filing , B Group, Inc. increased its position in ADMA Biologics by 750,000 shares, with the estimated transaction value at $11.84 million based on the quarterly average price. The fund’s holding at quarter’s end stood at 3,207,542 shares, worth $28.90 million. The net position change, including share additions and price fluctuations, was a decrease of $15.93 million over the quarter. ADMA Biologics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in plasma-derived therapies for immune deficiencies and infectious diseases. The company leverages a vertically integrated business model, controlling both plasma collection and product manufacturing to ensure supply chain reliability and product quality. With a focused portfolio and established distribution channels, ADMA Biologics addresses critical needs in the immunology and infectious disease markets, supporting its growth strategy and competitive positioning. Continue reading

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The dollar index (DXY00) rallied to a 6-week high on Thursday and finished up by +0.13%. Doubts over a US-Iran peace deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz boosted safe-haven demand for the dollar today after Reuters reported that Iran's Supreme Leader said enriched uranium must stay in Iran. The dollar added to its gains on Thursday after the US May manufacturing PMI expanded at its strongest pace in four years. In addition, hawkish comments from Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee boosted the dollar when he said he was worried about inflation. The dollar fell back from its best level on Thursday after reports that the US and Iran were close to a peace deal sent WTI crude oil prices sharply lower after initially rallying early on Thursday. Lower crude prices weaken inflation expectations and could prompt the Fed to loosen monetary policy, a bearish factor for the dollar. In addition, Thursday's stock rebound curbed liquidity demand for the dollar. Join 200K+ Subscribers: Thursday's US economic news is mixed for the dollar after manufacturing and housing activity were better than expected, but the May Philadelphia Fed business outlook survey fell more than expected to a 5-month low. US weekly initial unemployment claims fell -3,000 to 209,000, close to expectations of 210,000. US Apr housing starts fell -2.8% m/m to 1.465 million, a smaller decline than expectations of 1.410 million. Apr building permits, a proxy for future construction, rose +5.8% m/m to 1.442 million, stronger than expectations of 1.384 million. The US May Philadelphia Fed business outlook survey fell -27.1 to a 5-month low of -0.4, weaker than expectations of 17.8. The US May S&P manufacturing PMI unexpectedly rose +0.8 to 55.3, stronger than expectations of a decline to 53.8 and the strongest pace of expansion in 4 years. Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said the employment side of the Fed's dual mandate is "mostly stable," but "right now we have a pretty significant inflation proble...

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Intro Following my recent overview of the most popular ordinary semiconductor‑focused ETFs, published just a couple of days ago, it felt natural to move on to the leveraged semiconductor funds that currently see the highest levels of trading activity. I think from the outset, it is worth emphasizing that Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X ETF ( SOXS ) and Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF ( SOXL ) are not suitable for investors who lack experience with leveraged products. Semiconductors are already naturally highly volatile — 5% daily moves in individual names are fairly common — and since these funds are structured to mimic the performance of the NYSE Semiconductor Index with three‑times daily leverage, this means that even 10-15% up or down days could be taken as nothing too extraordinary. So being on the wrong side of the trade can be really painful. One reason I’m looking into these high-risk funds is purely practical: I’ve traded them occasionally, and I’ll likely use them again whenever the setup aligns with my strategy and fits my risk tolerance. And judging by their trading activity, it’s clear I’m not the only one. In fact, SOXL’s trading volumes—both in terms of shares and dollar value—exceed those of the most popular traditional ETF, VanEck Semiconductor ETF ( SMH ). Not only does SOXL outpace SMH, but it also commands the highest dollar volume of any semiconductor ETF on the market. Meanwhile, SOXS takes the top spot in terms of share turnover when looking across all leveraged and non-leveraged funds. The following screenshot lists the seven most actively traded semiconductor ETFs, sorted by share‑trading volume: Most Active Semi ETFs (VettaFi) Having used these vehicles either for hedging or for betting on strong directional moves in semis, I have to admit that I’ve never really looked deeper into how these funds actually work. When I began working on this article, I honestly knew almost nothing about how they are structurally built — their bas...

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The comments came amid renewed friction between Washington and Beijing over Cuba after China criticised the US charges against Castro and accused Washington of escalating pressure on Havana. “The US side should stop brandishing the sanctions stick and the judicial stick against Cuba and stop threatening force at every turn,” Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Thursday. Advertisement “China firmly supports Cuba in safeguarding its national sovereignty and national dignity and opposes external interference.” On Thursday, Rubio repeatedly framed Cuba as a national security concern for the United States, citing the island’s ties to Russia and China as well as the risk of instability near Florida. 00:58 Trump vows to ‘take’ Cuba as island reels from total power cut linked to oil embargo “Cuba not only has weapons that they’ve acquired from Russia and China over the years, but they also host Russian and Chinese intelligence presence in their country, not far from where we’re standing right now,” Rubio said during remarks in Homestead, south of Miami.

Ceri Breeze/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Since I last wrote about the aero-engine producer Rolls-Royce Holdings plc (OTCPK: RYCEY ) in March, its price has dropped by 11%. This is in stark contrast with the potential upside indicated by market valuations at the time, to be sure. But it is entirely in line with the broader industry trends. Consider the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF ( ITA ), which is up by just 4% YTD, or less than half the increase seen for the S&P 500 ( SP500 ). Similar to ITA, RYCEY is also up just 5%. Price Returns (YTD): RYCEY, ITA, SP500 (Source: Seeking Alpha) Why Has The Rolls-Royce Stock Fallen? The reasons for both RYCEY's and ITA's underwhelming performance have a good reason. The US-Iran war, which has affected and further risks affecting the aviation sector disproportionately. Consider the following developments: International air passengers to the Middle East dropped by 59% YoY in March 2026, even as the global figure grew by 2.1% YoY. Brent crude oil's price has risen by 1.7x YoY, which, in turn, has spilled over into an 80% YoY increase in jet fuel prices. With fuel costs a key component across industries, the second-round effects of these increases can increase costs even further. Already, there are some signs of the impact, as core inflation saw some increase in the past month. Consultancy Oxford Economics notes that in this environment, airlines are likely to increase prices by 5-10%. It also raises the question of the extent to which costs can be passed on as demand risks slowing down. Airlines have started issuing warnings. Delta Air Lines ( DAL ), for example, has held back from an updated full-year outlook and scrapped its plans for capacity expansion. United Airlines ( UAL ) actually cut its 2026 profit outlook on account of higher fuel costs. It's no coincidence that the airlines-focused ETF, the US Global Jets ETF ( JETS ), has corrected by 5.8% YTD. Seen in this context, Rolls-Royce, whose civil aerospace segment...

Yeehaw!!! Texas is on fire when it comes to bringing enforcement actions. I recently reported that Texas is investigating Meta Glasses; now a new suit has been filed against Meta Platforms, Inc. and WhatsApp LLC. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed suit against Meta Platforms, Inc. and WhatsApp LLC, alleging that the companies misled consumers about the security of their popular messaging app. The case, brought under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices‘Consumer Protection Act (the “DTPA”), takes direct aim at one of WhatsApp’s most prominent marketing claims: that messages are protected by end-to-end encryption so strong that not even WhatsApp itself can read them. This article explains what the lawsuit alleges, what end-to-end encryption is supposed to mean, why Texas is involved, and what it could mean for the millions of Texans and roughly three billion people worldwide who use the app every day. What WhatsApp Has Promised For nearly a decade, WhatsApp has built its brand on a single core message: your conversations are private. Beneath the chat window, users see the assurance that messages are “end-to-end encrypted.” On its website, in marketing materials, and in sworn testimony to Congress, Meta has insisted that only the sender and recipient can read the contents of messages, and that “not even WhatsApp” can access them. End-to-end encryption (“E2EE”) is a real and meaningful technology. When properly implemented, a message is scrambled on the sender’s device using a cryptographic key and can only be unscrambled by the recipient’s device. The service provider, in theory, holds only encrypted gibberish. WhatsApp has long relied on the well-regarded Signal Protocol to power its encryption. What the Attorney General Alleges According to the Attorney General’s press release, “investigations and insider accounts” suggest that WhatsApp’s privacy promises do not match the reality of its operations. The Office alleges that: WhatsApp employees have been able to acc...

啟德智慧綠色集體運輸系統招標期限延長六周 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】政府宣布啟德智慧綠色集體運輸系統招標期限延長六星期。 啟德智慧綠色集體運輸招標期限由7月3日延長至8月14日，運輸及物流局發言人表示，是因應多個有意投標者反映，希望有更多時間準備投標文件，考慮到啟德項目是首項本港以公開招標及「公共運輸引導發展」模式推展的智慧綠色集體運輸系統，當中涉及創新發展模式。又說樂見市場對項目反應正面，招標期限延長安排不會影響今年內批出合約和2031年完成系統的目標。

美國駐格陵蘭新領事館揭幕 數百人到場示威 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】美國駐格陵蘭新領事館揭幕，數百人到場示威。 網上片段見到，大批民眾到格陵蘭首府努克新的美國領事館外集會，不少人揮動格陵蘭旗幟，亦有人舉起美國總統特朗普和已故淫媒富商愛潑斯坦的合照，示威者不滿特朗普揚言要接管當地。丹麥和格陵蘭當局都未有官員出席新領事館的開幕儀式。美國駐丹麥大使豪韋里在儀式上表示，特朗普已排除使用武力接管格陵蘭，又指格陵蘭的未來，應該由當地人自己決定。

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