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Latest financial news · Updated May 22, 2026
City veteran Ian Cheshire named as new chair of Ofcom
Ian Cheshire's appointment as Ofcom chair signals a pragmatic, business-friendly approach to regulation, potentially stabilizing the TMT sector and reducing …
Close Brothers shares surge after UK bank says it can ‘comfortably absorb’ cost of car finance compensation
The panel is divided on Close Brothers' provisioning for the FCA's motor finance redress scheme. While some see the £320m …
US Futures, Global Stocks And Bonds Soar On Ceasefire Relief, Oil Plummets
Markets are pricing in a temporary de-escalation, but operational challenges and potential supply disruptions, such as refinery explosions and a …
First ships pass Strait of Hormuz since Trump-Iran ceasefire, but traffic remains low amid confusion
Despite the ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is uncertain due to Iran's demands for cryptocurrency tolls and …
Alphabet, Meta, Amazon, Nvidia lead tech rally after Trump announces ceasefire with Iran
The panel agrees that the current tech rally is a relief-driven bounce, not a fundamental re-rating, driven by a two-week …
We're exiting our position in a drug stock and initiating a stake in a more attractive rival
The panelists debated the shift from BMY to JNJ, with some highlighting JNJ's diversified portfolio and commercial execution, while others …
Rivian vs. Lucid: Which EV Stock Will Dominate the Next Decade?
The panel consensus is bearish on both Rivian (RIVN) and Lucid Motors (LCID). Key concerns include high cash burn rates, …
Semiconductor industry revenue to hit $1.3 trillion in 2026, as memory crunch hits consumers
The panel is bearish on Gartner's $1.3T semiconductor revenue projection for 2026, citing risks such as demand destruction in PCs/phones, …
Ziff Davis (ZD) Gained from Business Divestiture
The panelists have mixed views on Ziff Davis (ZD). While some see it as a 'special situation' play driven by …
Delta beats on Q1 earnings, maintains guidance despite fuel spike, TSA headwinds
Delta's Q1 results show resilience with strong premium revenue growth and a refinery hedge, but Q2 guidance relies heavily on …
Kingdom Capital Advisors Benefited from its Shorter-Duration Position in Eastman Kodak Company (KODK)
Kingdom Capital's 8.01% Q1 return was driven by a tactical, shorter-duration position in Eastman Kodak (KODK), which surged 63% in …
Morgan Stanley Enters Crypto ETP Market With Bitcoin Trust
The panel is divided on Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF launch. While some see it as a savvy play to tap …