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Kalshi has held early IPO talks with banks as annualized revenue tops $2 billion and trading volume triples to $178 billion. Any listing is likely a year or more away.
Iran's denial of a ceasefire sends crude back above $76 as the Strait of Hormuz again closes. Thursday's UN session is the next catalyst.
The joint request asks whether crypto perpetuals are futures or swaps. The answer will shape which venues can list them and which rules apply. The first comment letters are the next signal.
70% of consumers can't identify fake videos. The Guardian found brands using AI influencers without disclosure, risking trust and regulatory action. EU rules take effect August; NO FAKES Act advances in Senate.
Santander is rolling out AI tools to all 185,000 employees, targeting €1B in business value by 2028. The bank already saw €35M in Q1 from AI.
A 51-year-old man died after falling from the 300 level at Madison Square Garden during a Goose concert. Police are investigating the circumstances.
Andy Burnham's 54.8% victory in Makerfield makes him frontrunner for Labour leader, with over $11M wagered on Polymarket. His pro-crypto stance contrasts with current government policy.
The 2026 corporate treasury awards name Toyota, Apple, Saudi Aramco among top teams. AlphaScala's Weak score for Toyota tempers the signal. The list flags companies with strong cash management; sector risks remain.
President Trump told Axios Anthropic is no longer a national security threat, reversing an earlier order. The Pentagon dispute and a billing delay add to sector uncertainty.
Brent crude slid toward $75 as the U.S.-Iran interim agreement took effect. Fed, ECB, and BoE signals alongside weak China data deepened the commodity rout.
CRH is closing in on an $8 billion acquisition of Arcosa, a move that would deepen its North America infrastructure footprint and accelerate industry consolidation.
Syntax Bio extended its Series A to $14.4M, adding a CFO and board member. The biotech's CRISPR platform targets type 1 diabetes. For IBB, the raise signals early-stage funding isn't frozen.
Natural gas stocks lagged the oil rally. EQT Corp, the largest US gas producer by volume, sits flat at a 45 Alpha Score. A summer demand shock or LNG expansion is the catalyst the stock needs.
Tadawul's market cap fell SAR 115.4 billion last week, a 1.18% decline to SAR 9.65 trillion. Institutional investors lost SAR 116.75 billion; retail added SAR 1.38 billion.
Capstone Copper ratified new three-year collective agreements at Mantos Blancos, removing a key operational risk at the Chile copper mine. The deals cover 2,928 workers.
SpaceX's record IPO forces a choice between valuation risk and a dominant market position. The lockup expiration and first earnings report will shape entry timing for investors.
Section 34A lets a minister cut disability support up to 99.9% without appeal. Cuts start October 2026. Safety net consultation begins July 2026.
Small-cap value stocks caught a break in Q1 as a steepening yield curve shifted the market's center of gravity away from mega-cap growth.
NHB recalled ~Rs 500 crore refinancing after loan misclassification at Aavas Financiers; CEO Bhinder resigned, replaced by Kotak's Manu Singh. Probe continues.
Serena Williams, 44, returns to Wimbledon singles as a wildcard entry, seven years after her last title and two years since her last singles match at the tournament.
India's Enforcement Directorate investigates four crypto firms for unauthorized cross-border crypto transfers. The probe could reshape how exchanges source offshore liquidity.
Oakland's 37% drop in car break-ins is a win for owners but a direct hit to glass repair shops that now see half their usual window replacements.
The NYT Games bundle drives subscriber retention at near-zero marginal cost. Connections, Wordle and Strands keep users locked in. Alpha Score 50, Mixed.
Weak productivity and stifling business conditions are preventing Australia from capitalising on its economic strengths despite ample natural resources, a think tank claims.
ED widens CMRL probe to auditors and transport vendors after SFIO report flags ₹182 crore in inflated expenses. Next milestone: whether the agency files a prosecution complaint.
YouGov fell 50% as the market labeled it an AI loser. At 6-7x EBITDA with a 20-year proprietary panel, one investor argues the opposite. A canceled dividend and a new buyback add a catalyst.
Capital One Shopping offers 30-40% back on Viator tours and transfers. The higher rate requires an emailed offer. Rewards pay out as gift cards.
BitGo CEO Mike Belshe called the viral claim that Anthropic's Mythos AI breached NSA systems false. The story spread on X without evidence.
Dune's Flow integration unlocks five years of on-chain data from 40 million accounts, covering DeFi, NFTs, and AI agents. The dataset went live June 18.
Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya are licensing stablecoins after bans failed. On-chain value hit $205 billion in 12 months as households use crypto for remittances and savings.