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U.S. stocks ended the week higher, with the Dow hitting a record as easing Middle East tensions and U.S.-Iran peace hopes boosted sentiment.

High-yield energy stocks are attracting strong investor attention as Wall Street continues to favor the group.
Persistently rising inflation may create an even stronger upside case for certain parts of the stock market.
A well-known fast-food company is being viewed as a possible rebound trade with meaningful upside ahead.
A long-established technology stock appears to be setting up for a major move higher in the near future.
One generator maker could benefit significantly from demand tied to the artificial intelligence boom.
Perpetua Resources has obtained a $2.9 billion U.S. loan to support its Idaho mining project.
Investors are watching several major market-moving stories that could influence trading in the next session.
Rising bond yields are creating opportunities for income-focused investors looking to earn more from fixed income.
AI is being compared to one of the biggest technological shifts in history because of its potential productivity gains.
Markets are being driven largely by earnings, while several major corporate, regulatory, and geopolitical developments continue to shape sentiment.

HK stocks closed higher, with the Hang Seng Index rising 219 points to 25,606 as Tencent resumed buybacks and heavyweight stocks like Lenovo surged, lifting market sentiment.

Hong Kong authorities clarified that oil companies did not “raise prices first to absorb subsidies,” saying the diesel price hike was driven by the Middle East situation.
Tencent bought back 1.132 million shares on Friday, spending about HK$500 million.
Asian markets generally rose, with Japan’s Nikkei and Taiwan’s stock market both closing at record highs.
Swire Properties unified ownership of an old Quarry Bay building for over HK$2 billion and plans to redevelop it into a Grade A office tower.
The Securities and Futures Commission tightened account-opening supervision, adding measures for mainland investor accounts, including shutting accounts with forged documents or zero balances.
Mainland regulators launched a two-year campaign against illegal cross-border securities, futures, and fund operations, saying investor assets will not be affected.
Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters apologized for his remarks about “low-value human capital” and said the bank will help staff transform and upskill.
Futu shares plunged in premarket trading as mainland regulators reportedly prepared to confiscate illegal gains and impose severe penalties.
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index closed up 219 points, led by strong gains in Lenovo and AI-related names, while several stocks hit record highs.
On the mainland, the three major A-share indices rose strongly, while major policy and corporate stories focused on economic support, stricter regulation, AI governance, and industry restructuring.

Japan’s stock market hit a new all-time high, with the Nikkei surging 1,654 points to reclaim the 63,000-yen range as AI and semiconductor shares rallied on stronger U.S. equities.

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi asked the Bank of Japan to conduct appropriate monetary policy, and Governor Ueda said the discussion was useful.
The Tokyo stock market surged to a record close, rebounding above 63,000 points as investors bought AI and semiconductor shares.
During the session, the Nikkei rose sharply at one point by about 1,400 points and held strong gains into the morning close.
The market’s rise was helped by strength in U.S. stocks, which encouraged broad buying orders in Tokyo.
Japan’s financial regulator urged financial institutions to prepare the latest AI countermeasures, including considering system shutdowns if necessary.
The market briefly climbed about 1,200 points as investors welcomed gains in U.S. equities and recovered the 62,000-point level.
The yen traded around 159 per dollar in both Tokyo and New York as markets waited to see how U.S.-Iran talks would develop.
NY crude oil fell for a third straight day to the mid-$90 range, as easing supply concerns and volatile U.S.-Iran tensions drove selling.
NHK also highlighted regional and industrial topics, including a UNESCO World Heritage giant cantilever crane at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ Nagasaki shipyard.
Other NHK reports covered leadership changes in industry groups, transport gaps after stations, electricity pricing reform, consumer and retail trends, tax-site fee cuts, and an internal misconduct case at YKK AP.

Bitcoin led the crypto market higher after President Trump announced an Iran peace agreement, giving the broader digital-asset sector a fresh boost.

Bitcoin is moving higher again after a Trump-announced Iran peace agreement lifted market sentiment.
Despite recent weakness, Bitcoin may once again outperform traditional stocks and bonds.
Analysts expect Hyperliquid and AI-related tokens to lead the next major altcoin rally.
The Clarity Act could trigger growth in crypto “yield-as-a-service” products and services.
Bitcoin fell sharply to around $74,300 as spot ETF outflows reached $2.26 billion over two weeks.
The founder of F2Pool, which controls a significant share of Bitcoin hash power, is set to lead a SpaceX mission to Mars.
Robinhood Crypto’s COO Tanya Denisova is leaving the company as revenue growth slows.
SEC Commissioner Peirce pushed back against claims that new crypto rules will encourage synthetic tokens.
Some Minnesota banks are preparing to compete with Wall Street by capturing more crypto-related revenue.
Tom Emmer dismissed law enforcement objections tied to the Clarity Act, signaling continued political support for the bill.

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