XRP ETF Inflows Reach $1.325 Billion After Ripple Bank Settlement Pilot
Crypto Sarah Chen

XRP ETF Inflows Reach $1.325 Billion After Ripple Bank Settlement Pilot

U.S. spot XRP ETFs drew $6.04 million on May 8, lifting cumulative inflows to $1.325 billion, following a pilot connecting XRP to bank settlement networks.

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ON Semiconductor Raises $1.3B via Convertible Notes, Eyes Buyback and Growth
Technology Sarah Chen

ON Semiconductor Raises $1.3B via Convertible Notes, Eyes Buyback and Growth

ON Semiconductor priced $1.3 billion in zero-coupon convertible notes due 2031, using $331.9 million for share buybacks, as the chipmaker signals a cyclical recovery and AI-driven demand.

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S&P 500 and Nasdaq Hit Records Ahead of CPI Data, AI Chip Stocks Surge
Markets Daniel Marsh

S&P 500 and Nasdaq Hit Records Ahead of CPI Data, AI Chip Stocks Surge

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq set record highs on Friday, fueled by AI chip stocks and a better-than-expected U.S. jobs report. Nvidia, Micron, and Sandisk rose sharply, while Cloudflare dropped 24%.

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Wall Street's Record Rally Faces Key Inflation Test This Week
Markets Daniel Marsh

Wall Street's Record Rally Faces Key Inflation Test This Week

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at all-time highs Friday, with investors now focused on April inflation data, Cisco earnings, and US-China trade talks this week.

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BitMine Nears 5% ETH Supply Goal, May Scale Back Weekly Purchases
Crypto Sarah Chen

BitMine Nears 5% ETH Supply Goal, May Scale Back Weekly Purchases

BitMine Immersion Technologies may slow its weekly ether purchases as it nears a target of owning 5% of ETH supply, Chairman Tom Lee said. The company holds 5.18 million ETH, 4.29% of supply.

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Circle Internet Group Earnings, Crypto Bill Vote Loom as Key Tests
Crypto Sarah Chen

Circle Internet Group Earnings, Crypto Bill Vote Loom as Key Tests

Circle Internet Group faces a critical week with Q1 earnings on May 11 and a Senate vote on a crypto bill that could limit stablecoin rewards, impacting USDC's growth and reserve income.

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White House Weighs Federal Gas Tax Suspension as Pump Prices Soar Past $4.50
Economy Daniel Marsh

White House Weighs Federal Gas Tax Suspension as Pump Prices Soar Past $4.50

The Trump administration is open to suspending the federal gasoline tax as U.S. average prices hit $4.52/gallon, up over $1 from last year, with supply constraints tied to the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz disruptions.

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IonQ's $1.8B Chip Foundry Bet Secures Shareholder Approval
Technology Sarah Chen

IonQ's $1.8B Chip Foundry Bet Secures Shareholder Approval

SkyWater Technology shareholders approved IonQ's $1.8 billion acquisition, clearing a key hurdle. The deal is expected to close in Q2 or Q3 2026.

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Realty Income's New 150M Share Plan: A Strategic Shift in Capital Structure
Analysis Daniel Marsh

Realty Income's New 150M Share Plan: A Strategic Shift in Capital Structure

Realty Income's new ATM program for up to 150 million shares could dilute existing holders by 16% as it seeks to fund a raised $9.5 billion investment plan for 2026.

Qnity Electronics Q1 Earnings: A Critical Test for AI Materials Rally
Earnings James Calloway

Qnity Electronics Q1 Earnings: A Critical Test for AI Materials Rally

Qnity Electronics reports Q1 results before Tuesday's open, testing the AI chip-materials rally. Analysts expect adjusted EPS of 92 cents.

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Penguin Solutions Surges 13% on AI Memory Demand Outlook
Markets Daniel Marsh

Penguin Solutions Surges 13% on AI Memory Demand Outlook

Penguin Solutions shares surged 13.47% to $44.23 after raising fiscal 2026 sales and profit outlook amid surging AI memory chip demand and prices.

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NANO Nuclear's AI Data Center Deal Faces Reality Check on May 14
Analysis Daniel Marsh

NANO Nuclear's AI Data Center Deal Faces Reality Check on May 14

NANO Nuclear Energy stock surged on a Super Micro AI data center pact, but the non-binding MOU and pending NRC licensing leave investors waiting for real progress in the May 14 earnings update.

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