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KOSDAQ Stocks Rise 24% in Four Days as Margin Debt Falls 47%

The KOSDAQ stock market rose 24% over four trading days from April 31 to May 5, closing at 799.59 on May 5 with a 2.42% gain. The rebound followed a 47.4% plunge from the April high of 1,226.18 recorded on April 30. Analysts attribute the recovery to reduced forced selling pressure as margin debt de
LucasBennett·08-05 15:21
KOSDAQ Stocks Rise 24% in Four Days as Margin Debt Falls 47%

Michael Burry Warns S&P 500 May Face 1987-Style Crash

Michael Burry, the investor who predicted the 2008 global financial crisis, warned of a potential stock market crash similar to 1987's Black Monday in a Substack post published local time. Burry stated he believes the market may be approaching a major peak and that a 1987-style decline is
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LucasBennett·08-05 15:21
Michael Burry Warns S&P 500 May Face 1987-Style Crash

KOSDAQ Rallies 24% in Four Days as Margin Debt Unwinds

According to Korea Exchange, South Korea's KOSDAQ index rallied 24% over four trading days through August 5, rebounding sharply from a 47.4% decline off April highs. The index closed August 5 at 799.59, up 2.42% for the day. The recovery was driven primarily by unwinding of margin debt, with KOSDAQ
GateNews·08-05 15:19
KOSDAQ Rallies 24% in Four Days as Margin Debt Unwinds

US-Iran talks signal easing tensions: oil prices fall, gold rises—can Bitcoin rebound?

On August 5, 2026, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz reached a key turning point. According to the Associated Press, two Gulf officials said that Iranian and Omani negotiators had finalized a draft agreement concerning the Strait of Hormuz and were awaiting final approval from Iran’s supreme leader. Meanwhile, the U.S. Treasury removed some Iran-related sanctions from its website. A Treasury official told Fox News: “This does not represent any change in U.S. policy toward the Iranian governm
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GateInstantTrends·08-05 15:18
US-Iran talks signal easing tensions: oil prices fall, gold rises—can Bitcoin rebound?

FCA Deletes Seven-Day Wait Between IPO Prospectus and Research on August 5

According to FCA policy statement PS26/16, the Financial Conduct Authority scrapped the seven-day waiting period between the publication of an approved IPO prospectus and connected research on August 5. The rule, in effect since 2018, previously required at least a week between prospectus release an
GateNews·08-05 15:01
FCA Deletes Seven-Day Wait Between IPO Prospectus and Research on August 5

US Private Employment Rises 44,000 in July, Missing Forecasts by 26,000

US private sector employment increased by 44,000 in July, significantly below market expectations of 70,000, according to the ADP National Employment Report released on August 5. The employment data firm Automatic Data Processing reported the monthly gain fell short of forecasts as hiring patterns v
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LucasBennett·08-05 14:52
US Private Employment Rises 44,000 in July, Missing Forecasts by 26,000

Disney Explores Free Streaming, Sells Out Super Bowl Ad Spots

Disney is exploring a free, ad-supported streaming product, CEO Josh D'Amaro said during an earnings call with investors on Wednesday. D'Amaro stated the initiative aims to expand reach to price-sensitive customers and leverage Disney's ad inventory to accelerate revenue growth. The company also
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LucasBennett·08-05 14:44
Disney Explores Free Streaming, Sells Out Super Bowl Ad Spots