- Trump told Xi ‘I don't talk about’ whether U.S. would defend Taiwan from China
President Donald Trump spoke about Taiwan after a two-day visit to China, where he said he discussed Iran, and trade deals with Chinese President Xi Jingping.
- Trump touted Palantir on Truth Social after buying the company's stock, records show
During the first three months of the year, Trump purchased between $630,000 and $247,008 worth of Palantir stock and sold at least $1.1 million.
- Trump went big on tech stocks in first quarter of 2026, new filings show
Trump bought shares of Amazon, Meta, Oracle, Broadcom, Motorola and Dell worth millions, new ethics disclosure filings show.
- Democrats blast Trump over 'slush fund' in possible IRS lawsuit settlement
ABC News reported President Donald Trump could settle a lawsuit against the IRS in exchange for a $1.7 billion fund to compensate his allies.
- 30-year Treasury yield tops 5.1%, highest in nearly a year
Treasurys spiked on Friday as inflation signals continue to muddy interest rate expectations under the new Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh.
- What you need to know about Nvidia competitor Cerebras after wild IPO
Nvidia competitor Cerebras made a stunning debut on Wall Street Thursday, signaling unstoppable demand for AI chips. Here's how its chips compete with Nvidia's.
- Stephen Miran exits the Fed. How he set the stage for Kevin Warsh.
The outgoing Fed governor shares big ideas with the incoming chair.
- Cerebras stock falls after blockbuster IPO debut — here's what's happening
Cerebras Systems' shares were lower in early trading Friday, after its blockbuster stock market debut on Thursday.
- Traders now see next Fed interest rate move as a hike following inflation surge
The fed funds futures market is pricing in an increase as soon as December.
- Can the S&P 500 hold on for a 7th weekly gain? Plus, Friday's best and worst stocks
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
- Price predictions 5/15: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA, ZEC, BCH
Sellers have pulled Bitcoin back below the $79,000 level, but buying may emerge as the price nears the $76,000 support.
- Bitcoin price dives under $79K as US bond market triggers 3% BTC price rout
Bitcoin joined stocks in a sell-off over US bond yields as BTC price action eyed its lowest levels for May after giving up gains.
- Bitcoin stalls above $80K despite CLARITY Act pass: What will trigger a breakout?
Bitcoin’s break above $82,000 and a return of strong institutional demand are prerequisites to confirm a trend change for BTC price.
- Bitcoin risks ‘next downtrend’ as traders diverge on fate of $82K resistance
Bitcoin traders split between a "massive catch-up" with stocks and the start of its "next downtrend" as BTC price action failed to flip $82,000 to support.
- Kraken joins LayerZero exodus as it switches to Chainlink CCIP
LayerZero has come under scrutiny since it was exploited in April, as crypto protocols reevaluate their cross-chain providers and seek safer alternatives.
- Strategy’s STRC hits record $1.5B trading volume
Strategy has leaned on Stretch to fund Bitcoin buys over the past 12 months as funding through senior convertible notes and at-the-market equity offerings has tightened.
- Strive rallies 5.8% as it clears debt in Q1, unveils daily dividends
Strive reported a net loss of $265.9 million for Q1, which it attributed to the fall in market value of its Bitcoin holdings, but saw its shares on its move to pay SATA holders dividends every business day starting in June.
- Bitcoin trades at a 'discount' on Coinbase: Is a $76K retest next?
Bitcoin’s $79,000 defense proves that the Coinbase discount is driven by stablecoin volatility rather than a lack of institutional demand.
- Bitcoin holds key support for $85K breakout as S&P 500 hits new all-time high
Bitcoin entered recovery mode after inflation-induced losses, while US stocks shook off macro data with broader risk appetite "skyrocketing."
- Strategy’s Bitcoin engine faces $28B STRC ceiling: Delphi Digital
Strategy is approaching the $28 billion issuance limit on its STRC stock, but Delphi researchers pointed to other capital-raising mechanisms that may fuel its BTC accumulation.
- Is the US dialling down its support for Taiwan?
Donald Trump does not commit to arms sale during China visit.
- WHO confirms 10 global hantavirus cases, Hondius crew remain symptom-free
World Health Organization has reiterated that the risk of hantavirus spreading is 'low'.
- Canada’s Carney travels to Alberta as separatists face legal setback
Trip comes as court rules separatists did not follow proper procedure in collecting referendum signatures.
- Trump says China to buy 200 Boeing planes, much lower than expected
Neither the Chinese government nor Boeing issued statements confirming the purchase agreement.
- Zelenskyy vows response after Russian strike kills 24 in Kyiv
Ukraine’s air force says the attack on Thursday was part of the largest aerial assault since the war began.
- Trump departs China touting deals, but little clarity on Iran or Taiwan
Trump tells reporters he is still deciding fate of new Taiwan weapons package, says not "asking for any favors" on Iran.
- Russia pounds Kyiv as its advance in eastern Ukraine slows to a crawl
Ukraine has prevented Russian arms and fuel from reaching the front line in a successful disruption campaign.
- Hantavirus: how scared should we be?
Three deaths linked to a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship have revived memories of COVID-19. What has the world lear
- UAE to accelerate oil pipeline project to bypass Strait of Hormuz
The crown prince of the UAE says the project would help 'meet global demands'.
- BRICS talks end without joint statement as divisions over Iran war deepen
Iran's FM had urged member states to condemn 'violations of international law by the United States and Israel'.