The US labor market delivered another upside surprise in May, with employers adding far more jobs than economists had expected. The stronger-than-anticipated hiring came despite rising energy costs, persistent inflation concerns, and uncertainty surrounding the ongoing conflict in Iran. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Friday that nonfarm payrolls increased by a seasonally adjusted
The UK’s FTSE 100 rose on Friday, outperforming several global markets amid a broader risk-off sentiment, as investors found reassurance in fresh data indicating that inflationary pressures linked to the Middle East conflict may be less severe than previously feared. The blue-chip FTSE 100 index gained 0.45% by 12:48 pm GMT, while the mid-cap FTSE
US stocks moved lower on Friday as a stronger-than-expected May jobs report dampened expectations for interest rate cuts and triggered renewed selling across semiconductor stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 20 points while the S&P 500 fell about 0.6%, and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.07%. The market reaction followed fresh labor market data
Lululemon Athletica LULU shares fell sharply on Friday after the athletic apparel retailer lowered its annual profit outlook and issued weaker-than-expected sales guidance, deepening investor concerns about the pace of its turnaround efforts. The stock dropped nearly 9% in early trading after the company projected flat to slightly lower revenue for the full year. The
The price of Helium’s native token, HNT, experienced a sharp short-term rally before quickly retreating, as the market reacted to the acquisition of Helium Mobile by Noble Mobile. The token briefly climbed to an intraday high of $0.7874 before pulling back toward the mid-$0.65 range. Helium Mobile acquired by Noble Mobile Helium’s ecosystem received a
Top space stocks are in a freefall this week, with Virgin Galactic (NYSE: SPCE) falling to $4.25, its lowest level since May 28. It has slumped by over 53% from its highest point last week. Intuitive Machines (LUNR) stock has dropped by 30% from its highest point last week, while Rocket Lab (RKLB) has fallen
US stocks opened lower on Thursday as a sharp selloff in semiconductor shares following Broadcom’s quarterly results weighed on investor sentiment. Markets were also closely watching rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the release of fresh US economic data. The S&P 500 fell about 0.28%, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped roughly 1%. The
Geoffrey Kendrick, Global Head of Digital Assets Research at Standard Chartered and one of the cryptocurrency industry’s most outspoken supporters, has reaffirmed his forecast that bitcoin will reach $100,000 by the end of next year despite a sharp market downturn that he described as a difficult period for digital assets. Kendrick’s comments came after a
Trafigura Group delivered a strong financial performance in the first half of its 2026 financial year, posting a net profit of $4.1 billion despite challenging global conditions marked by geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions. The Singapore-headquartered commodities trader announced its half-year results on 4 June 2026, showcasing broad-based contributions across its major divisions. Strong
India and Venezuela are strengthening their energy partnership, with New Delhi describing the relationship as one of “perfect complementarity” amid severe disruptions in oil supplies from the Middle East caused by the ongoing Gulf crisis. Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodríguez visited India this week, holding high-level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. The