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Singapore's MAS added Bybit to its Investor Alert List on June 17, warning the exchange is unlicensed. The alert differs from a ban but signals heightened scrutiny amid a broader compliance push.
A Polymarket trader turned $428K into $4.7M in 90 minutes betting Spain would lose to Cabo Verde in the World Cup, one of the largest single-event gains on the platform.
Pending home sales rose 3.8% in May, far exceeding the 0.8% estimate, with all four U.S. regions posting gains. The data points to a housing market gradually regaining momentum despite mortgage rates above 6%.
VisionWave showed VARAN at Eurosatory – a passive perception UGV for GPS-denied environments. The stock remains speculative until booth conversations turn into funded orders.
A 0.52% short position in DCC plc was disclosed under Rule 8.3 of the Irish Takeover Panel, covering ordinary shares only. No derivatives or other securities were listed.
US Mint sold zero Silver Eagles in May. COMEX vaults filled. The analyst says it's not a glut, it's a downstream effect of macro and delivery cycles. The structural deficit remains.
Consumer spending via POS in Saudi Arabia fell to SAR13.2B in the week ended June 13, a pre-salary dip that still keeps the four-week average near SAR14B. E-payments hit 85% of retail, exceeding Vision 2030 target.
Man Group disclosed a 1% stake in AMG Critical Materials via a Takeover Code filing. The hedge fund manager's position triggers Rule 8.3 disclosure requirements.
1911 Gold raised its bought deal to $31M, funding the True North gold project restart. The offering includes flow-through units and warrants, diluting existing holders.
Copper developer Lundin Mining updated investors on Los Helados and the Vicuna JV at its June 17 analyst day. The slide deck left the stock flat.
Virtune's Crypto Altcoin Index ETP (ETNVIRALT) trades on GPW with 10 altcoins, a 2.50% fee, and Coinbase custody.
MAS added Bybit to its Investor Alert List on June 17. The exchange does not hold a license. Users of unregulated platforms lack MAS protections.
Telegram, with 150 million users, argues India's temporary block violates free speech. The case tests whether the government can shut platforms on executive order without narrower alternatives. The outcome may set a precedent for platform regulation across the country.
KB Home's recent rebound attempt faces intensifying housing risks. Supply shortages and elevated prices persist as demand softens. The next earnings report will test whether valuation support holds.
Natural gas July contract lingers in seasonal range. Analyst flags $2.75 downside risk and selling opportunity on heat-wave spikes. EIA storage report and weather forecasts are next.
G7 leaders at the France summit reaffirmed their FX commitment as oil volatility roils markets. The statement locks in the stance against competitive devaluation with no change from 2017 principles.
The IEA expects global oil supply to rise 8 million bpd in 2027 as Gulf exports recover, outpacing demand growth of 2 million bpd and creating a surplus that could refill strategic reserves.
Katy Perry's new single 'Watch It Burn' drops June 26. The song, previewed on Instagram, reflects a tough year and will stream on Apple Music, boosting AAPL's services angle.
Kalshi traders see 70% odds of zero dissents at Warsh's first FOMC meeting, down from four at April's.
ECB policymaker Olaf Sleijpen says another inflation spike is less probable but cannot be ruled out. The remarks reinforce caution on rate cuts, supporting the euro.
Saudi capital market AUM hit SAR 1.29 trillion in Q1 2026, up 67% from 2023. Private funds dominate at SAR 700.7 billion, signaling a shift in institutional flows.
NYT's Alpha Score of 48 is neutral. The real profit comes from acting on reader data. Here is what to watch for in the next earnings report.
MIS stock hit an all-time high of SAR 208 on June 17, up 3% on 90,000 shares. YTD gains exceed 15%, one-year 50%. Capital adjustments since its 2019 listing underpin the gain.
Bybit was added to Singapore's MAS Investor Alert List on June 17, two months after leaving Malaysia's watchlist. The listing warns investors the exchange may be misrepresenting its regulatory status.
CME CEO Terry Duffy will step down in 2027, with CFO Lynne Fitzpatrick taking over. The transition caps a 25-year run that built the world's largest derivatives exchange.
Mastercard Senior Fellow Raja Rajamannar says interruptive ads are dead. The read-through hits Omnicom, Publicis, and ad-tech vendors. Agencies must shift to owned channels.
May retail sales rose 0.9%, beating the 0.5% estimate and pushing September rate-cut odds below 30%. The two-year yield rose six basis points on the print.
Singapore's MAS added Bybit to its Investor Alert List on June 17, 2026. The exchange is not licensed in the city-state, leaving users without regulatory safeguards.
BrokerPlus raised $500K+ from Michael Hyatt to help Canadian mortgage brokers find missed renewal opportunities. The 3-person startup targets an industry still running on spreadsheets.
SCOR backs CRC's Carbon TerraVault, the first EPA Class VI carbon storage project in California. CTV I started injecting CO2 in May 2026, targeting 1.6M tonnes/year.