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U.S. stocks mostly rose on hopes of easing U.S.-Iran tensions, while several companies like Zscaler posted strong earnings beats.

Gold market tensions are intensifying, with investors watching for clear winners and losers.
JPMorgan is recommending unloved dividend-paying defensive stocks as attractive buys.
Despite mixed headlines, several market watchers say equities remain on solid footing.
Ferrari shares fell after criticism of its new EV, but some analysts still see the dip as a buying opportunity.
Software and cybersecurity names are in focus ahead of earnings, with some beaten-down stocks and one security play looking promising.
Bank of America expects Apple to benefit from a shift driven by artificial intelligence.
Space stocks are gaining attention after a SpaceX IPO filing sparked renewed enthusiasm in the sector.
Take-Two confirmed Grand Theft Auto VI, giving gamers and investors a major catalyst to watch.
Markets are being shaped by inflation worries, shifting Fed expectations, and the possibility that stocks may have less risk premium than before.
Geopolitical tensions involving Iran are moving markets, lifting oil, influencing currencies, and affecting broader risk sentiment.

Hong Kong stocks ended largely flat as heavyweight techs were mixed, with Lenovo soaring to a record high and boosting the Hang Seng Tech Index despite a subdued broader market.

Translation: The source text is a mixed set of Chinese news headlines and brief reports, mainly covering Hong Kong stocks, A-shares, U.S. and global technology, AI, electric vehicles, semiconductors, space, consumer trends, and regulatory updates.
Pony.ai: Pony.ai’s first-quarter non-GAAP net loss widened to US$40.86 million, but it raised its full-year guidance, and the stock jumped more than 5% before the open.
Innovent/AI listings: There are reports that AI chip and robotics-related companies, including Silicon Intelligence and Horizon Robotics-linked spin-offs, are considering listing or restructuring moves to expand capital access and scale.
MINISO earnings: MINISO posted first-quarter net profit of 1.251 billion yuan, up 200.4% year on year, while adjusted net profit fell 5.9%.
Hong Kong market: The Hang Seng Index closed down 6 points, while the Hang Seng Tech Index rose 77 points, with Lenovo and several other stocks hitting record highs on active turnover.
AI-driven business moves: Meituan launched a delivery-runner skill that can connect with major AI assistants for one-command ordering, and Alipay released an AI wallet plus TOKEN PAY.
Policy and infrastructure: The government is reportedly planning the first batch of 13,000 ride-hailing licenses, while China Light & Power will raise fuel charges next month to 42.6 cents per kWh.
Capital markets activity: Tencent bought back 1.144 million shares for HK$500 million, Xiaomi is planning a new buyback of up to HK$20 billion, and multiple listed companies disclosed stake changes or financing deals.
Mainland A-share themes: The Shanghai market edged down, with gold stocks performing well, while AI power, data centers, smart grids, SiC, PCB, glass substrates, and semiconductor supply-chain themes all remained hot.
Broader economy and tech trends: China’s consumer market grew steadily in the first four months, global EV sales are expected to hit another record, and major reports highlighted policy support for AI, space solar, and industrial upgrading.

Japanese stocks surged to a record above 65,000 on optimism over progress in U.S.-Iran talks, driven by strong gains in AI and semiconductor shares.

Major life insurers posted record profits thanks to rising stock prices and strong overseas group performance, with dividends also increasing because of the market rally.
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Uchida has been discharged after leukemia treatment and is expected to return to work on the 27th, using remote work as needed.
The government kept its May economic assessment unchanged, saying the economy is recovering gradually while closely watching the Middle East, and noting GDP remains firm.
The Tokyo stock market fell as investors locked in profits amid caution over high valuations, with the Nikkei slipping below 65,000 yen at one point and later extending its weakness.
Leadership changes were announced at three government-affiliated financial institutions, including appointments at the Development Bank of Japan and the Japan Finance Corporation.
The number of Japan-related vessels in the Persian Gulf dropped to 38, and Japanese crew remain on only one ship, according to the transport minister.
The Nikkei is accelerating upward, with some market watchers even projecting 70,000 yen earlier than expected this year, driven by AI and semiconductor strength.
The Tokyo market continued rising and briefly surpassed 65,000 yen, buoyed by hopes for progress in US-Iran talks and a surge of more than 2,000 points at one stage.
Sanoyas Holdings expects higher sales but lower profit in fiscal 2027, citing concerns that a possible Hormuz Strait blockade could make raw material procurement difficult.
Across business and technology sectors, companies and officials are pushing new initiatives, including defense industry profit improvement, AI knowledge-sharing in railways, lunar transport for Japanese specialties, safer sustainable trains, submarine cable defense, progress on the linear Chuo Shinkansen in Shizuoka, warnings about AI deepfakes, and a growing shareholder battle at KADOKAWA.

Bitcoin led a broad crypto market slide even as U.S. tech stocks rallied, underscoring renewed weakness in digital assets.

SharpLink, an Ethereum treasury company supported by Joe Lubin, is set to be added to the Russell indexes.
The UK has sanctioned Huobi and a ruble-based stablecoin issuer as part of its crackdown on crypto networks tied to Russia.
Bermuda is emerging as a small but highly ambitious crypto hub.
Coinbase’s Base has introduced an AI-powered tool that lets ChatGPT help manage crypto wallets and DeFi apps.
The XRP Ledger could significantly expand its DeFi capabilities if the proposed AMM amendment is approved.
The Clarity Act may not drive broad crypto adoption unless tax rules are also reformed.
TeraWulf’s stock rose after the company announced plans to expand its AI data center operations in Kentucky.
Bitcoin led a broader crypto decline even as U.S. tech stocks finished the session strongly higher.
Bitmine bought more ETH than in any other purchase this year, despite Tom Lee’s suggestion that it slow down.
CoinDesk’s 20-index update showed SUI falling 1.1%, which helped push the index lower overall.

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