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Lukas Schmidt
Author: Lukas Schmidt
06:20am, Friday, May 22, 2026
Lenovo's Q4 revenue jumped 27%, driven by robust PC sales amid a chip shortage and price hikes. Net profit soared nearly 5-fold, pushing shares up 15% and boosting market share globally.
06:03am, Friday, May 22, 2026
Oil prices inch higher as doubts grow over US-Iran peace talk breakthroughs, with Brent nearing $104 and WTI hitting $97. Despite talks, geopolitical tensions keep supply concerns alive.
06:03am, Friday, May 22, 2026
Chinese clean energy firm PCG Power plans to file for a Hong Kong IPO as soon as August, aiming for a $2.5-$3 billion valuation to fuel expansion in solar, storage, and international markets.
05:47am, Friday, May 22, 2026
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is aiming for $10 billion in funding to fuel its aggressive pursuit of artificial general intelligence, sidelining short-term commercialization strategies, Bloomberg reports.
03:56am, Friday, May 22, 2026
InPost confirms its €7.8 billion ($9 billion) FedEx-backed takeover bid will open May 26, running through July 27, aiming to boost FedEx's European parcel footprint amid pending regulatory approvals.
03:32am, Friday, May 22, 2026
China AI frontrunners Zhipu and Minimax surged sharply following reports they may join key Hang Seng indexes, fueling speculation of significant Southbound capital inflows linked to inclusion in the Mainland stock connect program.
02:46am, Friday, May 22, 2026
JPMorgan is rapidly implementing AI tools globally across its investment banking operations, aiming to boost efficiency and client engagement, as revealed by its Asia Pacific investment banking head.
06:08am, Thursday, May 21, 2026
Gold hovers near $4,536 as rising government yields and a firm dollar weigh on prices, despite optimism over a potential peace deal between the U.S. and Iran that could ease Middle East tensions and oil supply concerns.
06:03am, Thursday, May 21, 2026
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon reveals plans to boost AI staffing and reduce traditional banker roles, hinting at workforce realignment amid growing AI adoption in finance.
06:02am, Thursday, May 21, 2026
Alfen's stock jumps 23.5% after Jefferies raises its rating to Buy and doubles the price target, driven by solid Q1 revenue growth and improved EBITDA margins, signaling a robust turnaround for the company.
03:47am, Thursday, May 21, 2026
AMD unveils a massive $10 billion investment plan targeting Taiwan's AI ecosystem, partnering with local firms ASE and SPIL to advance power-efficient AI processors and manufacturing capabilities.
03:45am, Thursday, May 21, 2026
Samsung Electronics shares surged nearly 8% after narrowly avoiding a strike in South Korea. A deal including hefty bonuses, partly in stock, both eased market fears and raised eyebrows over labor costs.
03:38am, Thursday, May 21, 2026
Macquarie spotlights Renesas Electronics, Advantest, and Tokyo Electron as frontrunners set to gain from the rising demand and capital expenditure in Japan's semiconductor sector, driven by data center growth and AI tech shifts.
03:21am, Thursday, May 21, 2026
Oil futures surged over 1%, recovering from a steep dip as uncertainty lingers over U.S.-Iran peace talks and U.S. releases oil from its strategic reserves, intensifying supply concerns.
