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Latest financial news · Updated May 22, 2026
Despite murky legal landscape, companies are undeterred in their prediction market investments
The panelists collectively express a bearish stance on prediction markets, citing regulatory uncertainty, potential market concentration, and systemic risks like …
The 2-Year U.S. Treasury Yield Has Now Blown Past the Federal Funds Rate. History Says the Fed Will Do This Next
The panel largely agreed that the 2-year yield crossing the fed funds rate is not a reliable signal for imminent …
MercadoLibre Stock Crashed After Earnings. Is It a Buy Now?
MercadoLibre's (MELI) recent stock drop is primarily due to concerns about profitability, with growth vs. margin trade-off and potential regulatory …
Disney's 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' tallies lowest Thursday preview sales in franchise history
The panel is mixed on the opening of Disney's Star Wars film, with concerns about brand erosion and streaming cannibalization …
Stocks continue surging to record highs. Here's how to hedge
The panel generally agreed that while hedging is cheap due to low VIX, it may not be necessary or optimal …
Wall Street thinks IMAX is ripe for a sale. Here's who could buy it
The panel is divided on IMAX's valuation and potential sale. While some see a strategic premium in its brand and …
Tulsi Gabbard resigning as Trump's intelligence chief
The departure of DNI Gabbard signals potential instability in the intelligence community, which could lead to policy volatility, particularly regarding …
Trump skipping wedding of son Donald Jr. to Bettina Anderson
The panel generally agrees that the Trump Jr. wedding is a non-event for markets, but they differ on the potential …
CEO Dimon says JPMorgan to hire more AI staff, fewer bankers, Bloomberg News reports
JPMorgan's plan to shift hiring towards AI roles while reducing certain banker positions leverages its 10% annual attrition rate for …
Japanese auto exports to Middle East plunge in April as war disrupts shipping
The 90% collapse in Middle Eastern exports is a significant near-term headwind for Japanese automakers, with margin compression expected due …
The 30-year Treasury yield is pushing a major bond ETF back toward 2007 levels: Chart of the Day
The panel agrees that the rise in 30-year yields above 5% is causing stress in long-duration bonds, with potential spillovers …
Verisk Analytics Stock Outlook: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?
Despite a Q1 earnings beat and raised guidance, Verisk's (VRSK) sluggish revenue growth and heavy reliance on cost-cutting raise concerns …