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Tech Shockwaves: Gadgets, Breaches, and a New Space Race Unfold

Tech Shockwaves: Gadgets, Breaches, and a New Space Race Unfold

Apple will launch its iPhone 17 lineup, including an ultra-thin iPhone Air, on Sept. 19, with a software fix coming for a camera glitch. Meta introduced $800 Ray-Ban smart glasses with a heads-up display. South Korea’s Lotte Card reported a hack affecting 3 million customers; Australia’s Kmart was found to have misused facial recognition. Workday shares jumped after Elliott Management took a $2 billion stake.
Global Markets on Edge as Fed Rate Decision Nears: Asia Optimistic, West Cautious

Fed’s First Rate Cut Since 2024 Sparks Market Whiplash – Dow Rallies as Tech Stocks Tumble

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25% to a 4.00%–4.25% range, its first reduction since December 2024, citing a weakening labor market. The Dow rose 0.6%, while the S&P 500 slipped and the Nasdaq fell as Powell’s cautious remarks cooled hopes for rapid easing. Treasury yields and the dollar climbed; gold briefly hit a record before retreating. Nvidia shares dropped on new China curbs, while Workday surged nearly 9% on activist news.
Global HCM Software Market Update (June–July 2025) – Key Trends, News & Forecasts

Global HCM Software Market Update (June–July 2025) – Key Trends, News & Forecasts

The global HR/HCM and payroll software market is projected to reach $57.8 billion by 2029 and $91.7 billion by 2034, growing about 10% annually. North America holds 36% of revenue, while Asia-Pacific leads in growth at 12% CAGR. The top 10 vendors account for just 10% of 2023 revenue. A surge in AI product launches in mid-2025 prompted a 45% annual growth forecast for AI-powered HR agents.

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  • JPMorgan Warns Nifty Could Slide to 20,500 Amid Iran Tensions and Oil Price Risks
    May 19, 2026, 7:48 AM EDT. JPMorgan warned that the Nifty index might fall to 20,500 points amid fears of a renewed war in Iran and a potential oil price shock. The bank highlighted risks to earnings in the current fiscal's first quarter due to rising input costs and currency depreciation. These factors could pressure Indian equities as market sentiment turns cautious on geopolitical uncertainties and inflation risks.

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MetaVia Stock Wakes Up Before the Bell as Obesity-Drug Data Gets an ADA Slot

MetaVia Stock Wakes Up Before the Bell as Obesity-Drug Data Gets an ADA Slot

19 May 2026
Diploma PLC shares rose 4.75% to 6,940p after the company raised its 2026 outlook, citing strong demand and a 17% rise in first-half revenue to £851.1 million. Adjusted operating profit climbed 33% to £208.9 million, and the interim dividend increased 5% to 19.1p. The Controls division posted 26% organic growth. Diploma completed 15 acquisitions worth about £310 million in the past year.
Zeta Global Pops Again as Traders Eye OpenAI Ad Deal

Zeta Global Pops Again as Traders Eye OpenAI Ad Deal

19 May 2026
Zeta Global shares rose 3.4% to $19.85 in premarket trading Tuesday after CEO David Steinberg announced an advertising agreement with OpenAI at a JPMorgan conference. The stock had closed up 11.6% at $19.19 on Monday, trading over 17 million shares. Bank of America reinstated coverage with a Buy rating and $24 target. Zeta recently reported first-quarter revenue up 50% year-over-year to $396 million.
Home Depot Earnings Show Housing Stress for Wall Street

Home Depot Earnings Show Housing Stress for Wall Street

19 May 2026
Home Depot reported first-quarter sales of $41.8 billion, up 4.8%, beating estimates, but comparable sales rose just 0.6%, missing analyst forecasts. Net earnings fell to $3.3 billion from $3.4 billion a year earlier. The company kept its 2026 outlook unchanged. Shares edged higher in premarket trading.

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LiveRamp Rallies 27% After Publicis $2.5 Billion Cash Bid

LiveRamp Rallies 27% After Publicis $2.5 Billion Cash Bid

19 May 2026
Publicis Groupe agreed to buy LiveRamp Holdings for $38.50 a share in cash, valuing the U.S. data-collaboration firm at $2.546 billion. LiveRamp stock jumped to $37.77 on the news, while the broader market fell. LiveRamp reported fiscal Q4 revenue of $206 million, up 9% from a year earlier. Publicis said the deal will boost its adjusted earnings per share from the first year after closing.
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