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US markets were pressured by rising Treasury yields and inflation fears, with Wall Street closing lower as investors also braced for Nvidia’s highly anticipated earnings report.

Dividend growth stocks are being highlighted as a defensive way to help cushion portfolios during a market selloff.
Charts suggest stocks may be able to withstand the end of the easing cycle better than many investors expect.
Nvidia’s upcoming earnings remain a major market catalyst, with certain stocks likely to move sharply on the report.
Traders are looking at Constellation Brands as a potential rebound candidate and are exploring options strategies to play it.
Michael Burry is buying more beaten-down stocks even as he warns that current market conditions echo the dot-com bubble.
Software stocks are enjoying a strong rally, and some traders believe the sector still has room to rise further.
HSBC expects Nvidia to beat high earnings expectations despite elevated market optimism.
Market commentary suggests there is still significant upside potential in equities, with AI and earnings strength driving sentiment.
Rising Treasury yields and inflation fears are pressuring stocks, while strategists see opportunities in bonds and caution in high-priced equities.
Broader market risks include inflation, higher Fed rate-hike odds, Middle East tensions, and bond-market volatility that could weigh on lofty valuations.

Hong Kong stocks closed higher as the Hang Seng Index rose 122 points to 25,797, led by Tencent’s rebound and supported by strong gains in financial shares.

Tencent bought back 1.088 million shares on Tuesday for about HK$500 million, signaling continued support for its share price.
Iran said its latest peace proposal includes the withdrawal of U.S. troops and war compensation, indicating unresolved geopolitical tensions.
China’s power consumption rose 6% year on year in April, reflecting steady economic activity and energy demand.
Hong Kong’s unemployment rate remained at 3.7%, matching market expectations and suggesting a stable labor market.
SMIC said it is more optimistic about full-year operations, as AI-related demand is driving shortages in power management chip production capacity.
The Hang Seng Index rose 122 points, helped by Tencent’s gain of over 2%, while some AI-related names came under pressure.
BYD-backed and other mainland tech and finance-related stocks saw mixed performance, while some Hong Kong blue chips and infrastructure names hit new highs.
Baidu launched a new “Token Benefit Package” on its Qianfan AI platform, cutting unit costs to as low as half of market prices to attract AI users.
Several major Chinese firms reported strong first-quarter results, including Hesai, Bilibili, and Beike, showing improving profitability trends.
China is expanding consumer and capital-market support through policy and market changes, including upgraded tax-refund rules, greater tech-finance backing, and more IPO and merger activity.

Japanese stocks fell for a fourth straight session as semiconductor and AI-related shares were sold, while fiscal and geopolitical worries added pressure to the market.

G7 finance ministers issued a joint statement to strengthen measures against the misuse of advanced AI and to expand investment in critical minerals.
Three Chiba regional banks all reported higher consolidated net profits, helped by interest-rate hikes and strong funding demand.
Middle East tensions and higher crude oil prices could weigh on the economy by hurting consumption and pushing up long-term interest rates.
Development Bank of Japan plans to provide 3 trillion yen in industrial support by fiscal 2030, focusing on nurturing local companies.
Experts discussed whether a simplified version of a refundable tax credit should be introduced first during hearings by a national policy council.
U.S. President Trump reported acquiring shares in Kura Sushi USA, with the holding valued at roughly 159 million to 795 million yen.
Sumitomo Mitsui, Fujitsu, and SoftBank are teaming up to reduce medical costs by offering health support through an app.
The Tokyo Stock Exchange fell for a fourth straight session, with semiconductor and AI-related shares under selling pressure.
Concerns over the fiscal source for a supplementary budget are growing, with the market wary of worsening public finances.
Additional major business stories include satellite launches, disaster preparedness issues, EV charger bankruptcy, labor disputes in LNG, and transport and airline developments.

Crypto markets are being shaped by growing institutional and regulatory momentum, highlighted by the SEC’s push for tokenized equity and instant fundraising rules as firms like Zerohash, NUVA, and Hyperliquid draw major attention and capital.

Zerohash is seeking fresh funding at a valuation above $1.5 billion, even after Mastercard reportedly stepped back from investing.
Bitwise says Hyperliquid’s HYPE token looks like one of the most undervalued assets in crypto.
The SEC is proposing a major rule change that would let newly public companies raise money immediately.
Some analysts argue the U.S. must not fall behind China in the global bitcoin race.
Ethereum community members are asking questions after several high-profile departures from the Ethereum Foundation.
A former BNY executive has launched NUVA, betting that tokenization could transform Wall Street.
Senator Elizabeth Warren has accused a U.S. regulator of approving crypto banks that are not properly qualified.
21Shares says demand for a Hyperliquid ETF shows strong interest in round-the-clock trading.
Polymarket is opening access to a $5 trillion private market for retail users that was previously limited to wealthy investors.
Crypto IPO momentum is slowing as investor attention shifts toward the AI boom in tech markets.

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