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Latest financial news · Updated May 22, 2026
Morning Minute: Iran Wants Bitcoin to Let Oil Tankers Through the Strait
Despite Iran's BTC toll grabbing headlines, panelists agree it's operationally messy and unlikely to drive sustained institutional demand. Regulatory responses, …
Evercore ISI Cuts Danaher (DHR) Price Target, Adds Shares to Tactical Outperform List
The panelists generally agree that Danaher's (DHR) growth story is slowing, with core revenue growth at 2% and flat North …
Barclays Lowers McCormick (MKC) Target to $57, Maintains Neutral Stance
The panel is divided on McCormick's (MKC) outlook, with concerns about organic growth, debt, and currency risks, but also potential …
Snappi scales up after Greek launch with Paymentology
Snappi's shift to scale with Paymentology is operationally sensible but raises concerns about unit economics, customer acquisition costs, and regulatory …
State Street Follows BlackRock With Filing to Challenge Invesco’s QQQ
The consensus is that Invesco's QQQ is facing significant pressure due to fee compression and competition from BlackRock and State …
CME Group to Launch Avalanche and Sui Futures as Regulated Crypto Suite Expands
CME's expansion into AVAX and SUI futures, along with 24/7 trading, signals institutionalization of mid-tier L1 blockchains, but potential data …
Barclays Lifts Atmos Energy (ATO) PT Ahead of Utilities Q1 Preview
The panel's net takeaway is that ATO's recent EPS growth is driven by one-time factors and may not be sustainable, …
What, Me Worry? Blackstone Closes $10 Billion Private Credit Fund Amid Industry Turmoil
The panel agrees that Blackstone's $10B fund close is opportunistic, targeting distressed assets, but there's no consensus on whether this …
Universal Music Group (Ackman’s Version): Hedge Fund Mogul Makes $63B Takeover Bid
The panel is divided on Ackman's €55bn bid for UMG, with concerns about the deal's financing, the need for a …
Traders rush to bet on oil as Trump’s Iran threat enters final hours
The panel's discussion centered around the validity of a reported oil price surge due to geopolitical risk, with some panelists …
BMO Capital Boosts Chevron (CVX) Target, Sees Wide Range for Oil Prices
The panelists generally agree that Chevron's (CVX) $205 price target is precarious and hinges on uncertain geopolitical outcomes. They also …
‘There will be a reckoning’: Goldman Sachs CEO says US debt will blow past $40T. How to shockproof your assets
The panel generally agrees that while US debt levels are high, the real risks lie in refinancing costs, crowding out …