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According to HSBC Research, the bank raised its 2026 S&P 500 year-end target to 7,650 from 7,500 on May 12, citing robust earnings recovery and strength in technology stocks. HSBC increased its 2026 earnings-per-share forecast by 8% to $325, now projecting 20% EPS growth for the year, with tech and

According to Kyodo News, Japan's Emperor and Empress will visit the Netherlands and Belgium in June.

According to Farside Investors, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw net inflows of $27.2 million yesterday (May 11), with Morgan Stanley's MSBT accounting for $26.3 million of inflows. IBIT and FBTC recorded outflows of $7.4 million and $3.6 million, respectively. Ethereum ETFs posted net outflows of $17 mi

According to Barchart, the Buffett Indicator—the ratio of U.S. stock market capitalization to GDP—broke through 230% for the first time in May, reaching a record high.

According to Xinhua, U.S. President Trump said on May 11 that the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran remains in effect but is extremely fragile and on life support.

According to TD Cowen's Washington Research Group, the Senate Banking Committee's scheduled vote on the Clarity Act on May 14 does not guarantee the crypto bill will become law. Managing director Jaret Seiberg said the vote shifts the fight to the full Senate rather than signals a deal, as major

According to an official announcement on May 11, Okratech and Delphi AI have partnered to integrate AI-powered predictive market intelligence into the Okratech ecosystem. Delphi AI's forecasting systems will be embedded into the $ORT platform, covering cryptocurrencies, stocks, and global economic p

According to Financial Times, major oil producers including ExxonMobil, Shell, and Repsol bid a record $163 million in March for leases in Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve. The bidding reflects increased interest from global energy companies in Arctic exploration. According to the U.S.

According to ZachXBT, on May 12, crypto KOL and former Fortnite professional player Yelo faces accusations of money laundering through his luxury car rental business for threat actors, with charges carrying up to 30 years in prison. The allegations include conspiracy to commit money laundering and h

According to a Financial Times poll tracking, Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party saw support surge from 25% to 27% since March, overtaking the ruling Christian Democratic Union (CDU). The rise followed AfD's vocal criticism of the Trump administration's military strikes on

According to Microsoft's AI Economy Institute, South Korea's AI adoption rate rose 6.4 percentage points to 37.1% in the first quarter of 2026, posting the fastest increase globally. Asia accounted for 12 of the 15 fastest-growing markets. The UAE and Singapore remain the overall adoption leaders at

According to Financial Times, hedge funds have surged into agricultural commodity markets for biofuel production following energy market volatility triggered by the Iran conflict. Net positions in soybean oil, used for biodiesel production, have nearly tripled since the outbreak of the Middle East c

According to its official statement, AI-driven sports intelligence platform Sportix completed $3.2 million in funding on May 12, with investors including Coinvestor Ventures, Animoca Brands, Becker Ventures, x21 Digital, and Alpha Capital. The platform provides AI-powered player data, matchup

UBS maintains its year-end forecast for gold at $5,600 per ounce and silver at $100 per ounce. The bank cited compressed real interest rates—driven by rising inflation and the Federal Reserve holding rates steady—as a key support factor for precious metals. UBS noted that despite gold price

According to President Trump and the International Energy Agency, gold prices fell below $4,600 per ounce on Wednesday, marking a one-month low after declining nearly 2% in the previous trading session. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, amid stalled U.S.-Iran peace negotiations, has disrupted

Bitcoin surged above $65,000 today, gaining over 2.7% intraday, while Ethereum rose above $1,900 with intraday gains exceeding 3%. Crypto-related stocks rallied in after-hours trading, with MicroStrategy (MSTR) up

According to BlockBeats, the Ethereum Foundation unstaked 21,271 ETH from Lido on May 12. Arkham's analysis suggests the move reflects treasury rebalancing needs and is unlikely to trigger immediate selling pressure, despite initial market

On Thursday, silver prices hovered around $72 per ounce near three-week lows, with energy costs surging amid growing inflation concerns and expectations of potential rate hikes from major central banks. The ongoing Middle East conflict and near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted global m

According to SEC filings, American Bitcoin (ABTC) directors purchased 1.63 million shares combined following the reopening of the trading window after Q4 earnings disclosure. Justin Mateen acquired approximately 1.3 million shares at an average price of $1 per share, while Richard Busch purchased 33

According to Decrypt, Morgan Stanley's newly appointed head of digital assets Amy Oldenburg said on Wednesday that the firm aims to enable clients to custody and trade Bitcoin on its platform. The bank, which manages nearly $9 trillion in customer assets, is also exploring Bitcoin-based yield and le