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08:03am, Friday, May 29, 2026
A Russian drone hit an apartment block in Romania's Galati, injuring two people in the country's first such incident during the Ukraine conflict. The attack has raised concerns about spillover tensions on NATO's eastern edge.

07:40am, Friday, May 29, 2026
Jefferies downgraded CSL to hold, slashing its FY27 net profit forecast by about 10%, reflecting challenges in CSL Vifor and Behring units and U.S. pricing pressures.

03:58am, Friday, May 29, 2026
Greenpeace reveals illegal gold miners in Brazil's Amazon are circumventing regulations, extracting billions worth of gold using forged permits despite government efforts to clamp down on illicit operations.

03:27am, Friday, May 29, 2026
Anoto's first quarter sales climbed 6% year-over-year, boosted by a 17% surge in its retail segment, improved gross margins, and cost-cutting measures including AI-driven staff reductions.

05:41am, Thursday, May 28, 2026
Australia sues 3M seeking over $1.4 billion AUD for environmental damage caused by PFAS chemicals in firefighting foam, alleging toxic contamination at multiple defense sites.

04:29am, Thursday, May 28, 2026
Novem Group logged a 5.6% revenue drop in fiscal 2025/26, impacted by subdued customer demand in key markets. Despite a 35% EBIT decline, free cash flow jumped nearly 70%, supported by strong tooling sales and new orders from China.

03:15am, Thursday, May 28, 2026
Gold prices dip slightly as tense U.S.-Iran negotiations keep energy inflation risks in focus, fueling fears of higher interest rates. The fragility of the ceasefire and oil supply uncertainties continue to weigh on the precious metal.

03:14am, Thursday, May 28, 2026
Dallas Fed's Lorie Logan warns that prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid U.S.-Iran conflict could force a significant cut in global oil and gas usage, highlighting supply constraints and inventory drawdowns.

02:47am, Thursday, May 28, 2026
Apogee Therapeutics shares surge nearly 16% pre-market following a $1.3 billion financing deal with Blackstone Life Sciences to support its atopic dermatitis drug, zumilokibart.

02:24am, Thursday, May 28, 2026
Unicharm's stock climbs 2.2% following its acquisition of a Brazilian pet food company and diaper price hikes in Japan, buoyed by solid product launches and a strong Nikkei 225 performance.

02:00am, Thursday, May 28, 2026
Airbus Defence's chief acknowledges current hurdles in the €100bn FCAS fighter jet project but confirms progress on key components like weapon systems networking and drone collaboration.

01:59am, Thursday, May 28, 2026
BP ousted its chairman Albert Manifold after multiple governance and conduct concerns emerged, causing a sharp decline in the company's shares amid ongoing leadership upheaval.

01:55am, Thursday, May 28, 2026
Capri Holdings, owner of Michael Kors, anticipates annual earnings surpassing analyst estimates thanks to strategic focus on full-price sales and appealing to affluent consumers. Shares tick modestly higher despite recent declines.

07:24am, Wednesday, May 27, 2026
SpaceX's recent Starship test marked a notable step forward for Elon Musk's $1.75 trillion IPO plans, showcasing progress despite unresolved hurdles in full rocket reusability and booster landings.

07:24am, Wednesday, May 27, 2026
AustralianSuper views a possible Glencore secondary listing on the ASX as beneficial for both the commodities giant and Australia's stock market, highlighting the market's mining expertise.

04:16am, Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Despite crackdowns and looming US tariffs over intellectual property violations, counterfeit goods and piracy remain widespread in Vietnam's markets and online platforms, highlighting ongoing enforcement challenges.

04:01am, Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Oil gives back some recent gains amid cautious optimism over US-Iran negotiations after renewed regional tensions disrupted initial ceasefire progress near the Strait of Hormuz.

03:50am, Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari stresses inflation risks amid Middle East tensions but refrains from pinpointing when the Federal Reserve might adjust interest rates next.

05:38am, Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Shares of rocket and satellite companies soared in Tuesday's early trading, ignited by SpaceX's plans for a massive IPO. Key players like Redwire and Firefly Aerospace led gains, fueling sector momentum heading into the market open.

05:36am, Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Vnet Group reported first quarter revenue of 2.69 billion yuan, in line with expectations, alongside a 31% rise in adjusted EBITDA, reaffirming its 2026 growth forecasts.

05:35am, Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Miniso Group Holding Ltd posted first-quarter revenue of 5.69 billion yuan, surpassing estimates, though adjusted profits fell short amid slower store expansion and mixed brand performance.

05:34am, Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Elbit Systems shares jump nearly 8% after surpassing Q1 earnings expectations and securing a massive $1.4 billion military modernization deal in Europe, raising its order backlog to a record $30.2 billion.

04:08am, Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Lenovo's stock hits record levels following a sharp boost in quarterly revenue and profit, driven by booming AI server demand and a rebound in PC sales. The firm's AI segment now makes up a third of its income.

04:05am, Tuesday, May 26, 2026
SoftBank Group's stock climbs to a historic peak, driven by AI enthusiasm and robust performance from chip designer Arm Holdings. The company's OpenAI stake also boosts investor sentiment despite debt concerns.

03:47am, Tuesday, May 26, 2026
South Korea's financial watchdog ramps up scrutiny of domestic pension funds and banks investing in overseas private credit, highlighting exposure growth amid global regulatory tightening in private debt markets.

03:46am, Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Bitcoin dipped under $77,000 as U.S. strikes in Iran revived geopolitical uncertainty, coupled with slowing ETF inflows; crypto markets show cautious sentiment ahead of key U.S. inflation data.

03:45am, Tuesday, May 26, 2026
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio signals that negotiations with Iran could take several days as fresh US strikes target threats in southern Iran, highlighting tensions despite ongoing diplomatic efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

03:42am, Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Tokyo's Nikkei 225 slid 0.29% on Tuesday, pressured by sectors like Paper & Pulp and Transport, despite notable rallies from SoftBank Group and Taiyo Yuden hitting fresh highs.

03:39am, Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Brent crude jumped over 2% following US military strikes in Iran, intensifying uncertainty around Middle East peace efforts and pushing oil prices higher amid disrupted Strait of Hormuz shipments.

04:11am, Monday, May 25, 2026
Gold climbed more than 1% as optimism about a US-Iran deal to extend ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz pushed the dollar and treasury yields lower, lifting bullion and other precious metals.

04:10am, Monday, May 25, 2026
Facing strict US sanctions, Huawei unveils the Tau Scaling Law aiming for 1.4-nanometre chip design by 2031, introducing novel tech like LogicFolding to boost chip performance without traditional miniaturization.

04:08am, Monday, May 25, 2026
Ferrari, long famed for its combustion engines, is shifting gears with the upcoming Luce EV, tracing a decade-long journey from F1 hybrids to fully electric luxury cars debuting in 2026.

04:06am, Monday, May 25, 2026
Bitcoin bounced back past $77,000 amid hopeful signs of a U.S.-Iran agreement and Nasdaq's conditional SEC greenlight for Bitcoin index options, while altcoins mostly held steady.

04:00am, Monday, May 25, 2026
Delivery Hero's shares surged to their highest point in 18 months after reports surfaced of an indicative takeover offer from Uber, sparking fresh market buzz around the German food delivery company.

06:22am, Friday, May 22, 2026
Estée Lauder abandons merger discussions with Puig, boosting shares by over 10% as it doubles down on its internal turnaround strategy focused on brand strength and market share recovery.

06:21am, Friday, May 22, 2026
Nexpace launches a $10M NXPC token buyback over three months, aiming to strengthen token circulation and reward active users within the blockchain-powered MapleStory Universe ecosystem.

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.