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KeyCorp Expands into Western Europe with Clearwater UK Acquisition
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KeyCorp Expands into Western Europe with Clearwater UK Acquisition

KeyCorp acquires Clearwater UK, marking its first Western Europe advisory platform. The deal, expected to close in late 2026, expands KeyBanc's M&A and debt advisory capabilities.

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Futures Mixed as Oil Surge Offsets Tech Earnings Boost
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Futures Mixed as Oil Surge Offsets Tech Earnings Boost

Dow futures fall 0.6% as oil price gains offset positive earnings from Alphabet and Amazon, while Nasdaq 100 futures edge up 0.1%.

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ASX 200 Extends Losing Streak as Inflation and Oil Shock Weigh on Sentiment
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ASX 200 Extends Losing Streak as Inflation and Oil Shock Weigh on Sentiment

Australian shares slipped for an eighth consecutive day, with the ASX 200 closing 0.24% lower, as inflation data and a profit warning from Woolworths dragged on the market.

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London Markets Stall as DCC Rejection, Unilever Buyback, and BoE Decision Loom
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London Markets Stall as DCC Rejection, Unilever Buyback, and BoE Decision Loom

The FTSE 100 barely budged on Thursday, up 0.1%, as DCC shares fell on a rejected takeover bid and Unilever launched a buyback. All eyes are on the Bank of England's rate decision.

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Oil Surge, Fed Divisions, and Mixed Tech Earnings Test AI Rally
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Oil Surge, Fed Divisions, and Mixed Tech Earnings Test AI Rally

U.S. stock futures declined Thursday as oil prices surged and the Fed's divided stance on inflation overshadowed strong cloud earnings from Alphabet and Amazon.

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Nebius Surges as Meta's Higher Capex Signals AI Cloud Demand
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Nebius Surges as Meta's Higher Capex Signals AI Cloud Demand

Nebius shares jumped 5.3% to $142.73 after Meta boosted its 2026 capex forecast, highlighting a potential $27B deal. Q4 revenue soared 547% but net losses hit $249.6M.

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Wall Street Rally Halts as Fed Split and Oil Surge Test Big Tech's AI Spend
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Wall Street Rally Halts as Fed Split and Oil Surge Test Big Tech's AI Spend

The Dow dropped 0.56% as the Fed left rates unchanged in a split vote and oil surged 7%. Focus turns to Big Tech earnings, with AI spending under the microscope.

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Marathon Petroleum Shares Surge Ahead of Q1 Earnings Amid Refining Margin Spike
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Marathon Petroleum Shares Surge Ahead of Q1 Earnings Amid Refining Margin Spike

Marathon Petroleum shares climbed 3.2% to $240.05 ahead of its Q1 earnings, as fuel margins surged and peers Phillips 66 and Valero posted strong results.

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FuelCell Energy Rides Bloom Energy's AI Data Center Tailwind
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FuelCell Energy Rides Bloom Energy's AI Data Center Tailwind

FuelCell Energy stock surged Wednesday as investor enthusiasm for fuel-cell stocks was reignited by Bloom Energy's robust earnings and its Oracle data center contract.

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Plug Power Shares Surge on Analyst Upgrade and Sector Rally Ahead of Earnings
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Plug Power Shares Surge on Analyst Upgrade and Sector Rally Ahead of Earnings

Plug Power shares surged 10% on heavy volume after a price target hike and a sector-wide fuel cell rally, ahead of its May 11 earnings report.

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Rising Dragon Stock Skyrockets on SPAC Extension Proposal
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Rising Dragon Stock Skyrockets on SPAC Extension Proposal

RDAC shares soared 400% to $21.72 on news of a proposed deadline extension for its HZJL SPAC merger, with a shareholder vote scheduled for May 28.

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Upstart Shares Slip on Fortress Loan Deal as Investor Caution Lingers
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Upstart Shares Slip on Fortress Loan Deal as Investor Caution Lingers

Upstart shares fell after announcing a $1.25 billion loan purchase deal with Fortress Investment Group. Despite strong 2025 results, investors remain cautious about funding risks.

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