Today: 22 May 2026

Michael Burry Warns Bitcoin’s Slide Could Spark a $1 Billion Gold-and-Silver Dump as $70,000 Nears

Michael Burry Warns Bitcoin’s Slide Could Spark a $1 Billion Gold-and-Silver Dump as $70,000 Nears

Bitcoin slid over 3% to $70,052 in Asian trading Thursday, its lowest since November 2024. Michael Burry warned further declines could force institutions to sell gold and silver, with up to $1 billion in precious metals liquidated recently. Analysts cited ETF outflows and tighter liquidity as key drivers. Ether also dropped, falling to $2,086.
Glencore share price today: GLEN slips as Rio Tinto merger deadline looms

Glencore share price today: GLEN slips as Rio Tinto merger deadline looms

Glencore shares fell 1.2% in early London trading as Rio Tinto seeks more time to negotiate a takeover before Thursday’s UK deadline, sources said. Talks remain stalled over price and leadership roles, while some Rio shareholders resist paying a premium. Glencore’s plans to sell a 40% Congo copper-cobalt stake to Orion CMC and invest in Quebec have also hit delays.
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) share price drops as buyback update lands and tariff jitters linger

LSEG share price slides again as AI fears linger — and buyback filings keep it in focus

London Stock Exchange Group shares fell 1.9% to 7,046 pence early Thursday, extending losses after an AI-driven selloff hit data and software stocks this week. LSEG disclosed it bought back nearly 291,000 shares for cancellation on Feb. 4. The stock is down about 42% from last year’s high. The FTSE 100 hit a record Wednesday, contrasting with LSEG’s slide.
Beazley share price today: BEZ holds near 1,240p as Zurich bid deadline starts to loom

Beazley share price today: BEZ holds near 1,240p as Zurich bid deadline starts to loom

Beazley shares held steady near 1,240 pence in early London trading Thursday after surging 6.9% on Zurich’s enhanced takeover offer. Zurich and Beazley have agreed in principle on a cash bid of 1,310p plus up to 25p in dividends, with a firm offer deadline set for Feb. 16. The stock remains below the bid price as investors weigh deal risks and await further developments.
5 February 2026
RELX share price steadies after AI shock selloff — what to watch before London opens

RELX share price steadies after AI shock selloff — what to watch before London opens

RELX shares fell 1.3% to 2,185p Wednesday, near a 52-week low, after a sharp sector selloff tied to new AI tools. The company continued buybacks, acquiring 431,217 shares that day. RELX plunged 14% Tuesday, its steepest drop since 1988, as investors worried AI could disrupt legal and analytics businesses. The Bank of England decision and RELX earnings next week remain in focus.
5 February 2026
GSK stock leaps to a 25-year high on new CEO outlook — what to watch at the London open

GSK stock leaps to a 25-year high on new CEO outlook — what to watch at the London open

GSK shares surged 6.9% Wednesday to a 25-year high after reporting 2025 sales of £32.7 billion and raising its 2026 outlook. The company projects 2026 revenue growth of 3%–5% and expects core profit and earnings per share to rise 7%–9%. Investors remain cautious about slower growth and looming patent expirations. London markets await Thursday’s open for further reaction.
5 February 2026
UK to India money transfer: New guides push ACE’s “zero-fee” and instant UPI pitch

UK to India money transfer: New guides push ACE’s “zero-fee” and instant UPI pitch

ACE Money Transfer launched new online guides in early February promoting low-cost remittances from the UK to India, highlighting instant UPI payouts and promotional fees. The push comes as India is projected to receive a record $129 billion in remittances in 2024, according to the World Bank. The guides compare fees, exchange rates, and payout options, and note compliance checks and RBI payout caps.
5 February 2026
CapitaLand Investment share price today: 9CI slips after China unit wind-up filing, earnings next week in focus

CapitaLand Investment share price today: 9CI slips after China unit wind-up filing, earnings next week in focus

CapitaLand Investment shares fell 1% to S$3.08 in mid-afternoon trading after announcing the voluntary liquidation of a dormant China subsidiary, with no significant financial impact expected. The company is set to release full-year results on Feb. 11. CapitaLand China Trust’s manager reported a drop in FY2025 distribution per unit, citing a weaker renminbi. Sustainability head Vinamra Srivastava will step down, with Andrew Jasudasen named as successor.
Bitcoin Nears $70,000 Breaking Point as Liquidity Dries Up; Oil Slides on Dollar Strength

Bitcoin Nears $70,000 Breaking Point as Liquidity Dries Up; Oil Slides on Dollar Strength

Bitcoin fell over 3% in Asian trading Thursday, dropping to $70,052.38—its lowest since November 2024—while ether slid nearly 2% to $2,086.11. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $3 billion in January outflows. The dollar hit a two-week high as oil, gold, and copper prices declined on easing geopolitical tensions. Silver plunged nearly 15%. Thin trading conditions drove sharp price swings across markets.
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding share price edges up as Maersk takes early delivery of methanol-capable ship

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding share price edges up as Maersk takes early delivery of methanol-capable ship

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding shares rose 0.9% to S$3.36 in Singapore after delivering the 9,000-TEU methanol-capable Tangier Maersk to Maersk three months ahead of schedule. The vessel is the first of six ordered in 2023. Yangzijiang reports earnings March 4. Traders remain cautious as Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd prepare to resume some Red Sea and Suez Canal transits.

Stock Market Today

  • Kevin Warsh Confirmed as Fed Chair Amid Inflation Concerns
    May 22, 2026, 7:33 AM EDT. Kevin Warsh, appointed by former President Trump, is set to be sworn in as Federal Reserve chair on Friday. Despite expectations that Warsh might lower interest rates, current economic signals point to the opposite. Inflation continues to rise, and the bond market is pricing in a potential rate hike. Investors and analysts brace for tighter monetary policy as the Fed aims to curb inflation pressures.

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Meta Cuts 8,000 Jobs as Zuckerberg Pushes AI Ambitions

Meta Cuts 8,000 Jobs as Zuckerberg Pushes AI Ambitions

22 May 2026
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg told staff he does not expect more company-wide layoffs this year after cutting about 8,000 jobs and shifting thousands to AI roles, affecting roughly 10% of the workforce. Meta raised its 2026 capital spending forecast to $125–$145 billion. Some employees questioned the reassurance, noting the wording left room for smaller cuts. U.S. laid-off workers will receive at least 16 weeks’ pay and extended healthcare.
Allstate faces $870 million storm loss as growth outlook wobbles

Allstate faces $870 million storm loss as growth outlook wobbles

22 May 2026
Allstate estimated $870 million in April catastrophe losses, mostly from two wind and hail events, with an after-tax cost of $687 million. Shares fell 3.4% Thursday after the disclosure. The April loss exceeded analyst expectations and last year’s figure, despite recent gains in earnings and policy growth. Allstate will stop monthly policy count disclosures after June, moving to quarterly reporting.
Futures Edge Higher as AI Names Lead Gains Ahead of Holiday

Futures Edge Higher as AI Names Lead Gains Ahead of Holiday

22 May 2026
U.S. stock futures climbed early Friday, with Dow e-minis up 151 points and Nasdaq 100 e-minis rising 148 points as lower Treasury yields boosted tech shares. Oil prices rose, with Brent crude at $104.96 a barrel amid concerns over the Strait of Hormuz. Nvidia projected stronger-than-expected revenue, while Workday surged nearly 12% premarket after beating estimates. Markets remain open Friday, with an early bond close ahead of Memorial Day.
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