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Bolsa de Comercio de Buenos Aires Last Week: Merval Rebounds, but Oil Shock and Inflation Loom

Bolsa de Comercio de Buenos Aires Last Week: Merval Rebounds, but Oil Shock and Inflation Loom

The S&P Merval index in Buenos Aires rose 2.15% Friday to 2,626,114.83 but ended the week down 0.6%. Sovereign dollar bonds dropped 0.9% and risk premiums widened to 575 basis points. Traders await February inflation data due March 12, with estimates raised to 2.7% monthly. Oil-linked stocks like YPF outperformed as global oil surged and regional energy shares drew selective support.
Telecom Argentina (TEO) stock jumps on Banco Macro’s $75 million Personal Pay deal

Telecom Argentina (TEO) stock jumps on Banco Macro’s $75 million Personal Pay deal

Telecom Argentina’s U.S.-listed shares surged 11.7% to $12.57 after Banco Macro agreed to invest $75 million for a 50% stake in Micro Sistemas, operator of the Personal Pay digital wallet. The deal awaits antitrust approval. Trading volume more than doubled the three-month average, with the stock hitting $12.91 intraday. Banco Macro’s U.S. shares fell 1.1% to $96.92.
22 January 2026

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  • Sensex Falls 670 Points, Nifty Below 23,400 on Iran Tensions
    May 20, 2026, 1:50 AM EDT. The BSE Sensex tumbled 672 points, or 0.89%, to 74,529 amid heightened geopolitical risks following U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed threats against Iran. The NSE Nifty50 declined 220 points, or 0.94%, slipping below the key 23,400 level to close at 23,397. Defensive and steel stocks such as Bharat Electronics (BEL), Tata Steel, and Zomato faced sharp losses. The market reacted to escalating tensions in the Middle East, with investors retreating amid uncertainty. The fresh Iran threat weighed heavily on sentiment, disrupting a cautious recovery seen in recent sessions. Traders remain cautious of further volatility linked to geopolitical developments.

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Wall Street Hit by Yield Jolt With Nvidia Up Next

Wall Street Hit by Yield Jolt With Nvidia Up Next

20 May 2026
U.S. stock ETFs remained lower late Tuesday after Wall Street’s main indexes fell for a third straight session, pressured by rising Treasury yields and caution ahead of Nvidia’s earnings. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF dropped 0.7% to $733.73. The 10-year Treasury yield hit 4.687%, its highest since January 2025, before easing. Nvidia shares slipped 0.7% after hours, with traders bracing for a major move post-earnings.
Viavi Stock Drops After $500 Million Share Sale Plan — The Debt Move Investors Can’t Ignore

Viavi Stock Drops After $500 Million Share Sale Plan — The Debt Move Investors Can’t Ignore

20 May 2026
Viavi Solutions shares dropped 7.1% in after-hours trading Tuesday after the company announced a $500 million public stock offering aimed at repaying debt. The offering, unveiled just after the Nasdaq close, could add roughly 10.1 million new shares. Viavi plans to use proceeds to pay down a $450 million loan. Total debt would fall to $650 million, according to a preliminary SEC filing.
Analog Devices Shares Rally After $1.5B AI Power Deal Ahead of Earnings

Analog Devices Shares Rally After $1.5B AI Power Deal Ahead of Earnings

20 May 2026
Analog Devices agreed to acquire Empower Semiconductor for $1.5 billion in cash, sending ADI shares up 1.36% to $419.95 in after-hours trading after closing down 1.02%. The deal, approved by both boards, is expected to close in the second half of 2026 pending regulatory review. Empower CEO Tim Phillips will continue to lead integrated voltage regulator work after the merger.
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