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US LNG Dominance Raises New European Energy Security Alarms
Europe is set to source two-thirds of its LNG from the US in 2026, prompting concerns over swapping one supplier dependency for another, IEEFA data shows.
Commodities
2026 Earnings Test: Early Social Security Filers Face $24,480 Cap
Social Security claimants under full retirement age in 2026 will see benefits reduced if earnings exceed $24,480, with $1 withheld per $2 over the limit. The cap rises to $65,160 in the year full retirement age is reached.
Economy
Fortinet Shares Hit Record High on AI Security Deal and Strong Q1
Fortinet shares closed at a record high Friday, buoyed by strong first-quarter results and an AI security partnership with Nvidia, even as the broader tech market declined.
Technology
Apple Warns EU Android Rules Could Threaten Privacy and Security
Apple cautioned the EU that requiring Android to open core features to rival AI assistants may compromise privacy, security, and device performance.
Regulation
Social Security Payments for May 2026: Schedule and Key Details
Social Security's May 2026 payment cycle starts May 13 for those born 1st-10th, with average retired worker checks at $2,081.16. The 2.8% COLA increase is partly offset by higher Medicare Part B premiums.
Economy
CrowdStrike Shares Rally 8% on AI Cybersecurity Optimism Amid Insider Sale
CrowdStrike shares jumped 8% as AI cybersecurity names rebounded, with CEO George Kurtz selling 5,000 shares under a pre-set plan. Q1 fiscal 2027 earnings are set for June 3.
Technology
CrowdStrike Surges Past $500 on AI Security Momentum and Partner Initiatives
CrowdStrike shares surged past $500 on Thursday, buoyed by a new partner app and a Mizuho upgrade, as AI security momentum returns to the spotlight.
Technology
Fortinet Rallies 12% as AI-Driven Security Demand Powers Q1 Beat and Raised 2026 Forecast
Fortinet shares jumped 12% premarket after Q1 earnings and revenue beat estimates, with billings rising 31%. The company raised its 2026 outlook, citing strong AI-driven security demand.
Technology
Fortinet Surges on AI-Driven Security Demand and Upbeat Outlook
Fortinet (FTNT) shares surged up to 24% after hours following a Q1 earnings beat and raised full-year outlook, fueled by robust demand for AI-driven security solutions.
Earnings
Akamai Surges on New API Security Tools Ahead of Q1 Earnings
Akamai shares jumped 10% on Tuesday after launching new API security tools ahead of its Q1 earnings report. The Security Posture Center aims to address rising AI-related API risks.
Earnings
Retiree's $4M S&P 500 Claim Ignites Social Security Debate Ahead of 2033 Trust Fund Depletion
A retiree's assertion that Social Security taxes could have yielded $4M in the S&P 500 reignites debate as the OASI trust fund is projected to run dry by 2033, covering just 77% of benefits.
Analysis
Nexera Shares Surge on Gulf Fuel-Tank Security Deal
Nexera Technologies' shares soared 229% after its KeepZone AI unit secured authorization to market fuel-tank protection systems in the Gulf, marking a key step in its shift from retail to security.
Technology
Social Security May 2026 Disbursement Calendar Reveals Extended Payment Gaps
Some Social Security recipients will experience a 35-day interval between April and May 2026 payments, with the first regular May distribution scheduled for May 13. Benefit amounts, which increased 2.8% for 2026, remain unaffected by the timing adjustment.
Economy
Social Security COLA Forecast Stays at 2.8% for 2027 Amid Inflation Volatility
An early projection for Social Security's 2027 cost-of-living adjustment holds steady at 2.8%, matching the 2026 increase. However, a competing analyst raised her estimate to 3.2% following March inflation data.
Economy
Social Security COLA Forecast Rises on Energy-Driven Inflation
Preliminary projections for the 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment have increased to a range of 2.8% to 3.2%, following a March inflation report showing a 3.3% annual rise in the CPI-W index, largely fueled by energy costs.
Economy
KeyBank Security Under Scrutiny Amid Ohio Robbery and Check Fraud Prevention
KeyBank's fraud controls are in focus following a robbery at an Ohio branch and a separate $5,000 check scam thwarted by its Positive Pay system, with KeyCorp set to report quarterly results.
Regulation
Wolfe Research Upgrades CrowdStrike, Sees AI-Driven Cybersecurity Spending Surge
CrowdStrike shares advanced in premarket trading following an upgrade by Wolfe Research, which anticipates heightened cybersecurity investment driven by new AI threats. The firm set a $450 price target.
Technology
XRP Tests Key Support as Ripple Deploys AI for Ledger Security
XRP fell 2.4% to approximately $1.32 on Friday, extending its weekly loss to 7.9%. Ripple revealed its AI security team has identified more than 10 vulnerabilities in the XRP Ledger, with fixes planned for the next software release.
Crypto
CrowdStrike Gains Amid AI Security Push, Resilient Cyber Spending
CrowdStrike shares advanced as enterprise cybersecurity spending remains stable. The firm expanded AI integrations and reported 22% revenue growth for fiscal 2026.
Technology
Alphabet Seals Record $32B Wiz Acquisition to Boost Cloud Security
Google has finalized its $32 billion acquisition of cloud security company Wiz, marking Alphabet's biggest-ever deal. The move aims to strengthen Google Cloud's security offerings as it competes with AWS and Azure.
Technology
UAE Markets Tumble After Security Disruption Forces Rare Trading Halt
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange closed the week down more than 5% following a rare two-day market suspension due to regional security incidents. Key stocks like Aldar Properties and Emirates Telecommunications Group faced heavy selling pressure.
Markets
Netskope Launches AI Security Guardrails Ahead of Key Earnings Report
Netskope has made its AI Guardrails product generally available, positioning the launch just before its March 11 AI event and Q4 earnings report. The company aims to help businesses secure generative AI use.
Technology
CrowdStrike Posts Strong Q4, Guides Higher Amid AI Security Focus
CrowdStrike Holdings reported fourth-quarter results that exceeded profit expectations and raised its annual recurring revenue target. The cybersecurity firm also issued forward-looking revenue guidance for fiscal 2027 and disclosed new share repurchases.
Earnings
Cisco Gains Amid Security Concerns, Investor Events Loom
Cisco shares advanced 1.7% to $79.46 Friday, recovering from Thursday's decline. The company faces security warnings about an actively exploited SD-WAN flaw and prepares for investor meetings at Mobile World Congress and Morgan Stanley's TMT conference.
Technology
Cybersecurity Stocks Tumble as AI Startup Anthropic Launches Security Tool
CrowdStrike Holdings dropped sharply, with cybersecurity stocks broadly declining following Anthropic's launch of a Claude security tool. The sector faces renewed AI competition concerns ahead of key earnings reports.
Technology
CrowdStrike Leads Cybersecurity Rebound as Analysts See AI Selloff Overblown
CrowdStrike shares advanced 2.2% Tuesday, leading cybersecurity peers higher. Major banks labeled the recent AI-driven software selloff as sentiment-driven and overdone, creating potential opportunities.
Technology
Singtel Gains on New Data Center Launch Amid Telecom Security Concerns
Singtel shares advanced as its Nxera unit opened the high-capacity DC Tuas facility, while Singapore authorities disclosed a cyber-espionage incident affecting major telecom operators last year.
Technology
MEXC Security Review Highlights Custody Safeguards Amid Industry Scrutiny
A recent security assessment of crypto exchange MEXC details its withdrawal controls and $100 million protection fund, while regulators question the adequacy of proof-of-reserves reports.
Crypto
Tencent Shares Decline Amid AI Security Concerns and Chip Supply Constraints
Tencent stock dropped 2% in Hong Kong trading, pressured by regulatory warnings over an AI agent and reported server CPU shortages from Intel and AMD affecting data center operations.
Technology