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A major legal battle surrounding artificial intelligence came to an abrupt end after Elon Musk lost his high-profile lawsuit against OpenAI and its leadership, removing one of the biggest legal threats hanging over the company behind ChatGPT.The case centered on accusations that OpenAI abandoned its original nonprofit mission and shifted …

America’s Biggest Bitcoin ATM Giant Files Bankruptcy as Regulations Tighten and Crypto Users Abandon High FeesCollapse of 9,000-Machine Network Sends Shockwaves Through Crypto IndustryBitcoin Depot, once the largest Bitcoin ATM operator in North America, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after a dramatic collapse in revenue, rising legal pressure, and …

Key Takeaways Dollar holds firm: The DXY was mostly unchanged at 99.22 as investors weighed Iran-linked inflation concerns. Major peers retreat: Euro fell 0.3% to $1.1621, while the British pound dropped 0.1% to $1.3405. Dollar above pre-war levels: The greenback’s safe-haven appeal remains intact thanks to America’s energy-exporter status. Asian …

Key Takeaways Iran’s full proposal: Tehran sent a plan to stop hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon, and seek reparations for war damage. Demands U.S. retreat: Tehran wants American forces to exit areas close to Iran. Sanctions and blockade: Iran demands removal of sanctions, unfreezing of funds, and end to …

Key Takeaways Futures slip: Dow futures fell 84 points (-0.2%), S&P 500 futures dropped 0.4%, and Nasdaq 100 futures declined 0.6%. Nvidia drops premarket: The AI chip giant fell ahead of Wednesday’s earnings, with Micron and Western Digital also dipping. Mixed Monday close: Nasdaq and S&P 500 fell, while the …

Key Takeaways Crude falls: Brent oil futures fell 1.5% to $110.43 per barrel, while WTI dropped 1.1% to $103.33. Trump postpones attack: The president said he had delayed a planned military attack on Iran initially set for Tuesday. “Serious negotiations”: Trump confirmed peace talks are actively ongoing. Gulf countries’ plea: …

Britain’s labor market showed fresh signs of strain in March, with unemployment rising unexpectedly and payroll figures pointing to a sharper slowdown in hiring activity as businesses face mounting cost pressures and growing geopolitical uncertainty. According to figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Tuesday, the UK …

Key Takeaways Broad-based gains: The Stoxx 600 rose 0.3%, Germany’s DAX climbed 0.7%, France’s CAC 40 added 0.3%, and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 gained 0.4%. Trump cancels strikes: The president said he had called off renewed attacks on Iran. New Iran proposal: Tehran officials reportedly sent out a fresh peace …

Key Takeaways Crude falls: Brent oil futures fell 1.5% to $110.43 per barrel, while WTI dropped 1.1% to $103.33. Trump postpones attack: The president said he had delayed a planned military attack on Iran initially set for Tuesday. “Serious negotiations”: Trump confirmed peace talks are actively ongoing. Gulf countries’ plea: …

Key Takeaways Modest rebound: The Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index climbed 3.5% in May to 83.0 from 80.1 in April. Recovering from sharp drop: May’s gain follows the previous month’s brutal 12.5% fall. Fuel relief helps: Australia’s temporary fuel excise cut helped lower petrol prices after the Hormuz-driven surge. Still …