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Barclays says the KOSPI has climbed to more than three times its level from a year ago, a move that has generated a muted volatility reaction and falling participation in exchange-traded funds and derivatives. The bank notes that valuation measures remain constructive thanks to a marked uplift in earnings expectations for index constituents, but el…
A new nationally representative poll by KFF finds that reducing health care costs is the preeminent concern for voters who identify with the Make America Healthy Again movement, and a leading priority across the broader electorate. Rising living costs tied to international tensions and drops in consumer spending on restaurants are cited as factors …
Pony AI Inc., a leading company in autonomous driving technology, announced it will report its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2026 on May 26, 2026, before the U.S. market opens. The company will host an earnings conference call on the same day to discuss its performance and provide updates on its autonomous mobility initiative…
U.S. equity futures advanced amid renewed optimism that negotiations between Washington and Tehran could reduce Middle East tensions and continued enthusiasm for artificial intelligence-related semiconductors. Strength in chipmakers and data-center demand accompanied a drop in oil prices, while indexes remain exposed to a potential pullback if dipl…
Advanced Micro Devices projected second-quarter revenue above Wall Street forecasts, citing robust demand for data-center processors. The guidance triggered a sharp premarket rally in AMD shares and lifted other chip names, while analysts revised addressable-market assumptions for server CPUs and flagged agentic AI as a structural growth driver.
Celestica is proving to be a top-tier contract manufacturer and systems integrator for the emerging wave of rack-scale AI infrastructure. Strong Q1 topline growth, an upgraded full-year guide and an AMD partnership make CLS a targeted way to play AI CapEx. This trade idea lays out an entry at $429.00, a stop at $385.00 and a $520.00 target with a 1…
UBS has increased its year-end forecast for the Australian dollar against the U.S. dollar to 0.74, citing an improvement in fundamentals alongside steady market demand for the currency. The bank also raised its short-term AUD/USD target and reiterated a preference for expressing AUD strength through short positions in EUR/AUD, while updating its AU…
Tenable (TENB) feels punished by headlines about advanced offensive AI models, but the company’s Tenable One platform, new Hexa AI features, positive cash flow and reasonable revenue multiple argue for a tactical long. Growth is slowing relative to prior years and leverage is nontrivial, so size positions and manage risk — entry $21.02, stop $18.50…
UBS projects additional weakness in the Swiss franc against a set of higher-yielding, risk-sensitive currencies including the Australian dollar, Brazilian real and Norwegian krone. The bank expects USD/CHF rallies near 0.80 to prompt selling by local corporates and is doubtful that EUR/CHF will break substantially above 0.9260, citing growth risks …
Indonesian equities closed higher on Wednesday, with the IDX Composite Index rising 0.42% as gains in Infrastructure, Agriculture and Basic Industry sectors supported the market. Mid- and small-cap movers led session performance, while commodities and currency moves showed mixed direction ahead of the close.
UBS updated its EUR/NOK and EUR/SEK forecasts after recent geopolitical developments altered market risk appetite and rate expectations. The bank lowered its end-Q2 and year-end targets for the Norwegian krone pair and adjusted its near-term EUR/SEK view while keeping its year-end krona projection unchanged. UBS also flagged differences between mar…
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi met with China’s top diplomat in Beijing on Wednesday, underscoring close Sino-Iran ties as U.S.-China leaders prepare to meet. The visit — Araqchi’s first to China since the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran sparked a historic global oil supply shock — focused on diplomacy, security in the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear…
Dubai stocks led gains across Gulf markets as a tenuous US-Iran ceasefire remained intact, enabling investors to pivot attention toward corporate results. Market participants reacted to a temporary halt in a naval escort operation through the Strait of Hormuz, ongoing regional tensions and contrasting military statements between the UAE and Iran.
India’s offshore technology centres generated an estimated $98.4 billion in revenue for fiscal 2026, a level previously forecast for 2030, driven by growth in Global Capability Centres (GCCs), an AI-ready workforce, faster-to-scale operating models and supportive tax policies. Multinationals are shifting higher-value and AI work to India amid risin…
U.S. stock futures pushed higher after President Donald Trump said he would suspend a U.S. operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and indicated progress toward a peace arrangement with Iran. Brent crude fell but remained above $100 a barrel. Advanced Micro Devices reported a sharp rise in profit and revenue driven by demand for AI-related data ce…
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc., operator of GEN Korean BBQ, announced a strategic expansion of its Korean BBQ offerings at high-traffic venues like Downtown Disney and Knott's Berry Farm. This expansion leverages the growing global appetite for Korean culture and cuisine, with proven strong sales and consumer demand leading to a permanent menu at Knott…
Continental's finance chief cautioned that a recent U.S. tariff increase announced by President Donald Trump could impose a mid- to high-double-digit million euro burden on the company if the tariffs are applied to tyres. The firm said the potential cost was not built into current forecasts and that it awaits further detail before deciding on respo…
Willis Towers Watson's Specialty Insurance Marketplace Survey (SIMS) reports that specialty insurance rates declined notably in 2025 and for early 2026 renewals, with the pace surpassing prior forecasts. The survey, covering $250 billion in gross written premiums across London, Bermuda, and US E&S markets, shows rates have fallen back to 2020 prici…
Carrier Global (CARR) has shown improving technical momentum after a multi-month consolidation, but the shares trade at a premium relative to free cash flow and earnings. With a market cap near $53.3B, EV ~$66.95B and a P/E in the low-40s, the reward/risk favors a mid-term short if macro or capex indicators weaken. Entry $66.00, stop $71.00, target…
Hua Hong Semiconductor's Hong Kong-listed shares rose 13.9% to HK$135.6, their strongest level since the company's October 2014 debut. The stock led gains among Hong Kong technology names, while the Shanghai-listed shares also advanced to their highest level since January 30, rising as much as 12.5% to 158.65 yuan.
eGain launches AI Agent IVA, an intelligent virtual assistant powered by its AI Knowledge Hub, designed to deliver accurate and natural conversational customer service without reliance on traditional scripted menus or decision trees. This innovation aims to reduce service costs, enhance resolution speed, and improve customer satisfaction by providi…
eGain Corporation announced an enhanced integration of its AI Agent with Salesforce Service Cloud, embedding advanced AI workflows and contextual knowledge directly within the platform. This integration aims to improve customer support operations by enabling faster case resolution, decreasing handle times, and increasing self-service capabilities w…
eGain announces Agentic Studio, a new AI capability enabling multi-agent orchestration to autonomously resolve complex customer requests end to end, reducing handle time, lowering costs, and improving satisfaction in customer service. This innovation extends eGain AI Agent to not only answer inquiries but also perform actions such as querying exter…
Bybit is providing its Bybit Card users with an exclusive early access window to buy Tomorrowland Brasil 2027 tickets beginning May 12, 2026, at 10 a.m. BRT (1 p.m. UTC). Eligible cardholders will be able to purchase select ticket categories before public release and enjoy up to 20% off certain passes, with maximum savings of R$400. The move follow…
eGain has announced the general availability of eGain Evaluator, a quality assurance product aimed at continuously testing and monitoring AI-generated answers for enterprises, especially in regulated industries. The tool ensures compliance, accuracy, and improvement of AI answers over time, addressing operational challenges in AI deployments across…
