XRP Holds Steady Near $1.34 Despite Mixed ETF Flows and Policy Uncertainty
Crypto Sarah Chen

XRP Holds Steady Near $1.34 Despite Mixed ETF Flows and Policy Uncertainty

XRP remains near $1.34, down 2% for the week, as US spot ETFs attract $35 million in inflows while broader crypto outflows and policy delays keep the token rangebound.

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Nokia Shares Face Key Test After AI Rally Stalls
Markets Daniel Marsh

Nokia Shares Face Key Test After AI Rally Stalls

Nokia shares dropped 6.27% in Helsinki, ending a rally fueled by AI optimism. The stock is now 10.74% below its 52-week high, with investors eyeing the Bank of America conference.

Gold Steadies Amid Jobs Data Anticipation, Monthly Loss Persists
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Gold Steadies Amid Jobs Data Anticipation, Monthly Loss Persists

Gold rose Friday but ended May down over 1%. U.S. jobs data due June 5 will test the outlook as the Fed holds rates steady and physical demand remains weak.

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Intel Falls as Nvidia PC Event Approaches Amid AI Rally
Technology Sarah Chen

Intel Falls as Nvidia PC Event Approaches Amid AI Rally

Intel shares dropped 4.3% to $114.68, lagging the Nasdaq and S&P 500, as Nvidia's upcoming Windows PC launch intensifies competition.

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Iren Faces Investor Scrutiny After Turin Power Outages
Markets Daniel Marsh

Iren Faces Investor Scrutiny After Turin Power Outages

Iren shares slipped 1.25% last week after Turin blackouts highlighted grid upgrade needs. The utility spent €100M on local power lines and approved an 8% higher dividend.

AMD Stock Hits Record Highs on AI Chip Rally, Jobs Data Looms
Technology Sarah Chen

AMD Stock Hits Record Highs on AI Chip Rally, Jobs Data Looms

AMD closed at $516.10 after a 10% weekly gain, fueled by AI chip demand. The stock eyes record highs amid economic data and competition from Nvidia.

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Insurance Sector Diverges: Old Republic Slips, Mercury General Holds Steady
Earnings James Calloway

Insurance Sector Diverges: Old Republic Slips, Mercury General Holds Steady

Old Republic International (ORI) saw its stock fall 9.4% after Q1 revenue missed estimates, while Mercury General (MCY) beat earnings but shares stayed flat. The P&C sector faces headwinds from climate losses and social inflation.

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Realty Income Dips as Dividend Yield Attracts Amid Rate Uncertainty
Markets Daniel Marsh

Realty Income Dips as Dividend Yield Attracts Amid Rate Uncertainty

Realty Income closed at $61.28, down from $62.02, as property stocks lagged. The REIT's 5.3% dividend yield remains attractive, but investors await the May jobs report and Fed rate clues.

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Oklo Shares Cool After DOE Advances Plutonium Fuel Talks
Markets Daniel Marsh

Oklo Shares Cool After DOE Advances Plutonium Fuel Talks

Oklo shares eased to $66.88 Friday after the DOE selected the company for advanced plutonium fuel talks. The nuclear startup reported a quarterly net loss of $33.1 million.

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Cameco Rebounds After Restarting Key Mines; Output Forecast Unchanged
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Cameco Rebounds After Restarting Key Mines; Output Forecast Unchanged

Cameco shares rose 7.1% last week after resuming full production at McArthur River and Key Lake. The company left its 2026 output guidance unchanged, supporting investor confidence.

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Philip Morris Shares Slide 6% in Short Week Amid Zyn, FDA, CEO Webcast Focus
Markets Daniel Marsh

Philip Morris Shares Slide 6% in Short Week Amid Zyn, FDA, CEO Webcast Focus

Philip Morris shares dropped 6.14% in a holiday-shortened week, closing at $177.38, as the market awaits CEO Jacek Olczak's webcast and FDA policy changes on nicotine products.

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3M Faces $1.4 Billion Australian PFAS Lawsuit Over Defense Site Contamination
Regulation James Calloway

3M Faces $1.4 Billion Australian PFAS Lawsuit Over Defense Site Contamination

Australia filed a lawsuit seeking over A$2 billion ($1.43 billion) from 3M over PFAS contamination at 28 defense sites. 3M shares fell 1.5% on the news but closed the week at $153.13, up 0.5%.

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