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ASX Ltd reported plans for significantly higher spending and lifted capital expenditure guidance for fiscal 2027, prompting a more than 10% decline in its share price. The exchange said the increased outlay is focused on technology modernisation, including CHESS clearing and settlement platform upgrades, and an expanded "Accelerate Program" followi…
The U.S. dollar experienced weakness during Tuesday's trading session as market participants reacted to emerging hopes for a diplomatic resolution in the Middle East. Investors are closely monitoring discussions aimed at ending the three-month conflict with Iran and potentially reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz. While these peace prospects have …
At the American Music Awards broadcast live from Las Vegas, fan voting produced early winners including 20-year-old Sombr for best rock/alternative song and the upbeat movie track "Golden" for song of the year. The ceremony opened with a high-energy performance by BTS and featured Taylor Swift as the most-nominated artist entering the night.
Oil prices rose in early Asian trading as fresh U.S. strikes in southern Iran undercut investor optimism that a U.S.-Iran agreement to halt hostilities is imminent. Negotiations in Doha involving Iranian officials and Qatar’s prime minister continued, but Washington and Tehran had previously downplayed expectations of an immediate breakthrough. Equ…
South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI reached an all-time high on Monday, propelled by strong rallies in major memory-chip companies as investors favored AI-linked equities and followed gains on Wall Street. The index rose as much as 3.6% to 8,131.15 points, extending a year-to-date advance of more than 90%.
In an effort to increase the size of its military forces during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has enacted a new decree focused on providing financial relief to recent recruits. The measure specifically targets individuals who have entered into contracts with the Russian defense ministry and provides significant d…
The Bank of Korea (BOK) is anticipated to maintain its current base interest rate during its upcoming policy review on Thursday. According to a recent survey of economists, there is a growing consensus that the central bank will move toward monetary tightening later this year. While immediate rate hikes are not expected at this specific meeting, a …
Cambodia’s monarch has issued a royal pardon for Kem Sokha’s treason conviction, easing the original prison sentence weeks after a court upheld a 27-year term. The pardon applies only to the original sentence; bans on political activity and restrictions on international travel remain in place, and Kem Sokha has been under house arrest since his Mar…
Oil prices climbed in early Asian trading after reports that the United States carried out new attacks targeting missile launch sites and mine-laying vessels in southern Iran. The moves undercut earlier market optimism that a framework deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz was imminent and follow a sharp decline in Brent on Monday. Key price benchmar…
U.S. stock futures advanced following a Wall Street holiday as comments by President Trump indicating progress in talks with Iran pushed oil prices sharply lower. Benchmarks including S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 and Dow Jones futures rose, but fresh U.S. strikes in southern Iran and outstanding negotiation details limited gains. Markets now await key U.S. …
The much-anticipated public listing of SpaceX has drawn intense investor attention, but an examination of the 50 largest IPOs over the past five years shows that most of those high-profile offerings would have underperformed an investment in the S&P 500. While a handful of AI-related chipmakers have delivered exceptional returns, the average perfor…
Japan has experienced a shift in its global financial standing, descending to the position of the world's third-largest net creditor in 2025. According to data released by the Finance Ministry on Tuesday, this decline occurs even as the nation's net external assets reached an unprecedented level. While Japan's total net external assets, held by ind…
Taiwan’s defence ministry says it detected 21 Chinese aircraft and multiple warships conducting a so-called "joint combat readiness patrol" around the island on May 26, prompting Taipei to dispatch fighter jets and naval vessels to observe the activity. The move is the second similar patrol reported in a week, and follows heightened alertness in Ta…
In a series of significant communications on Monday, President Donald Trump detailed specific requirements regarding Iran's enriched uranium holdings. The President stated that these nuclear materials must either be handed over to the United States for destruction at home or be destroyed within Iran, potentially in coordination with the Atomic Ener…
A second cohort of Australian citizens - seven women and 12 children with ties to the Islamic State - have arranged travel out of a northeast Syrian refugee camp and are expected to return to Australia. The federal government says it is not assisting their movement and has reiterated that anyone who has committed crimes will be prosecuted. The plan…
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JOYY Inc., a global technology company listed on NASDAQ, announced its unaudited financial results for Q1 2026, showing 12.4% year-over-year revenue growth to $555.7 million. The social entertainment segment returned to growth with a 3.2% revenue increase, while BIGO Ads and Shopline segments demonstrated strong momentum, growing 55.6% and 16.1%, r…
B2Gold Corp. published its tenth annual Responsible Mining Report and fifth Climate Strategy Report detailing its 2025 achievements in economic contribution, environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and governance. The company reported near 980,000 ounces of gold production, $3 billion in revenue, and significant local economic impact incl…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told Israeli President Isaac Herzog that the treatment of activists detained on a Gaza-bound flotilla was "appalling" and called for an independent investigation, while reiterating Canada’s opposition to illegal settlement expansion and violence against Palestinian civilians. Ottawa has signalled it will provide …
Mexico's benchmark S&P/BMV IPC closed modestly lower, down 0.11%, with weakness concentrated in Industrials, Consumer Goods & Services and Consumer Staples. A handful of stocks including Becle and airport operators outperformed, while America Movil and regional financial names were among the biggest decliners. Commodities and currency moves accompa…
Colombian stocks ended Monday's session with solid gains, driven by strength in the Industrials, Services and Agriculture sectors. The COLCAP index closed up 2.37%, supported by advances in Mineros, ETB and Grupo Argos Pref, while several financial and utility names finished lower. Commodity and currency markets showed mixed moves alongside a softe…
Russia's main benchmark closed lower on Monday, dragged down by losses across the Oil & Gas, Mining and Power sectors. The MOEX Russia Index finished the session down 1.02% as market breadth skewed heavily toward decliners. A handful of names in banking, aviation and gold mining bucked the trend and posted gains.
Canada's main stock index closed higher on Monday, with the S&P/TSX Composite up 1.04% to a fresh record. Sector strength in Materials, Information Technology and Consumer Discretionary supported the advance. Market breadth was positive, volatility eased to a three-month low, gold futures rose and crude oil futures fell sharply.
The Bovespa index closed higher on Monday, buoyed by strength in Real Estate, Financials and Consumption sectors. The benchmark rose 0.91% in Sao Paulo, with more stocks advancing than falling. Several individual issues recorded notable daily moves, while implied volatility eased and commodity prices moved unevenly.
Ferrari introduced the Luce, its inaugural fully electric vehicle and first five-seater, aiming to capture wealthy family buyers and expand in EV-friendly markets. Developed with design input from Jony Ive's LoveFrom, the Luce pairs a spacious, luxury-focused interior and a 600-litre boot with four wheel-specific electric motors producing over 1,00…
