Last week of market growth?
Looking at the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq performance, and the fact that even the SpaceX IPO plans are still moving ahead, it might seem like the geopolitical noise has faded and everything is back to normal. But in reality, nothing has materially changed over the past couple of weeks. Talks lead to nothing, and […]
Alex Cora Declined To Manage Phillies
It doesn’t appear as if Alex Cora will be in another major league dugout in 2026. Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe writes that the former Red Sox skipper plans to spend time with his young sons in his native Puerto Rico rather than jump directly back into managing. Chris Cotillo of MassLive reported similarly […]
Yuan – Chinese firms locking in exchange rates ahead of record $70bn dividend season
Analysts warn the yuan faces earlier-than-usual seasonal weakness as Chinese firms hedge nearly $70bln in dividends, with June’s $24.1bln peak a record. (pro tip – Much hedging is likely already done). Post from earlier this month: Summary: Mainland Chinese firms listed in Hong Kong have announced dividends totalling nearly $70 billion over the coming months, […]
Atlanta’ Star Ms. Juicy Arrested in Georgia
“Little Women: Atlanta” star Ms. Juicy was arrested and hit with 2 charges, TMZ has learned. According to the police report from Winder, Georgia … Juicy — legal name Shirlene King-Pearson — was booked on April 18 for driving with a suspended license and without insurance. The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the arrest and […]
investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Trump says prepare 4 extended indefinite blockade
Summary: Japanese markets were closed for Showa Day, thinning regional liquidity and removing cash UST trading from the session Trump has instructed aides to prepare for an extended, indefinite blockade of Iran following Situation Room discussions, with the president viewing renewed bombing or disengagement as higher-risk options A senior US official said the blockade is […]
Cubs Outright Scott Kingery, Vince Velasquez
The Cubs have sent infielder/outfielder Scott Kingery and right-hander Vince Velasquez outright to Triple-A Iowa, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates they cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week. Both players have the right to elect free agency but the log doesn’t indicate whether they will or not. Kingery, who […]
D4vd Asked Judge for Haircut and New Clothes for Preliminary Hearing
D4vd‘s staring down some serious charges … but his biggest concern right now? Looking courtroom-ready for his preliminary hearing. TMZ has obtained docs which show his team pushed for dress pants and a button-down shirt for his Friday hearing … but the judge shut that down, so he’ll be rocking standard-issue jail threads. But he […]
China doubles May fuel exports but volumes stay well below pre-war levels
China has approved 500,000 metric tons of refined fuel exports for May, nearly double April’s quota but still well below pre-war levels as Beijing maintains export controls, trading sources say. Summary: China has set May refined fuel exports at 500,000 metric tons for regions outside Hong Kong, nearly double the April allocation, trading sources said […]
Former NFL Player Josh Mauro Dead At 35
Josh Mauro, a college football star turned 8-year NFL vet, died last week at the age of 35, his family announced on Tuesday. The cause of death is not currently clear. “With many tears and broken hearts, yet anchored in the unshakable certainty that our precious Josh Mauro is now healed and made new—living in […]
Oil rally gathers pace on blockade extension reports, US dollar firms.
Brent rose for an eighth day to above $111 and WTI topped $100 on reports Trump will extend the Iran port blockade. The dollar firmed. Earlier, US crude inventories dropped for a second week Summary: Brent crude rose for an eighth consecutive day, gaining above $111.75 a barrel, with the more active July contract at […]
