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Here’s your weekly market recap, bringing you the biggest updates in stocks, crypto, and the economy—quick, clear, and to the point.
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⚡ Quick Market Highlights
Stocks:
Dow -1.32%, S&P 500 -0.39%, Nasdaq -0.63%
Corporate insiders are selling shares at the fastest rate since 2020.
Disney completes $8.6B Hulu buyout, gaining full control.
Crypto:
Coinbase targets CME, pushing into crypto derivatives.
Sharplink adds Ethereum to its balance sheet as a long-term bet.
Economy:
US-China trade talks held in London — tone is cautious but constructive.
US CPI rose 3.3%, slightly below forecast — rate cut hopes stay alive.
📈 Stock Market Roundup
Index | Week | Month | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
DOW | -1.32% | -0.30% | +9.35% |
S&P 500 | -0.39% | +1.10% | +10.04% |
NASDAQ | -0.63% | +1.54% | +9.71% |
FTSE 100 | +0.14% | +2.51% | +8.64% |
STOXX 50 | -2.57% | -2.24% | +9.33% |
NIKKEI 225 | +0.25% | +0.21% | -2.53% |
Stocks Headlines
💸 Insiders are cashing out
Corporate executives are selling shares at the fastest pace since the 2020 election. Confidence may be fading as markets hit new highs.
📡 Qualcomm buys UK’s Alphawave
In a $1.5B deal, $QCOM ( ▼ 2.51% ) expands its chip design portfolio. It’s a move to strengthen AI and data center offerings in Europe.
🎬 Warner Bros & Discovery split
The media giant plans to separate its businesses in 2026, unwinding the merger. The goal? Unlock value and improve profitability.
📺 Disney takes full control of Hulu
$DIS ( ▼ 0.57% ) has finalized its $8.6B buyout of Comcast’s stake in Hulu. It now plans to integrate streaming under a unified app and boost content offerings.
🔦 Spotlight
🎮 Nintendo Switch 2 smashes records
Nintendo’s next-gen console sold 3.5 million units in just 4 days, setting a new company record. Strong demand highlights gaming's resilience in a high-inflation economy.
💰 Crypto Universe
Asset | Week | Month | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
Bitcoin | +1.87% | +0.16% | +37.32% |
Ethereum | -6.05% | -18.58% | -47.47% |
XRP | +0.38% | -11.85% | +315.10% |
Crypto Radar
₿ Bitcoin pops to $110K, then cools
Bitcoin briefly touched $110,000 mid-week before dropping back to $105,000 on Friday. Volatility remains as ETF flows slow.
📉 Coinbase takes aim at CME
Coinbase plans to expand into crypto derivatives, challenging CME Group's dominance. It’s betting on rising demand from institutional traders.
🛒 Sharplink adds Ethereum to its balance sheet
The sports betting tech firm is diversifying into crypto, buying Ethereum as a long-term asset. Another sign of growing corporate crypto adoption.
🌍 Economic Snapshot
Region | GDP Growth | Inflation Rate | Interest Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
USA | -0.20% | 2.40% | 4.50% (Fed) |
UK | 0.70% | 3.50% | 4.25% (BoE) |
Eurozone | 0.60% | 1.90% | 2.15% (ECB) |
Economic News
💰 Blackstone bets big on Europe
The private equity giant plans to invest $500 billion in the EU over the next decade. Focus areas include infrastructure, AI, and green energy.
🤝 US-China trade talks resume in London
Senior officials from both sides met in London to ease trade tensions and discuss supply chain cooperation. Dialogue remains cautious but ongoing.
📈 US inflation cools slightly
CPI rose 3.3% in May, slightly below expectations. The Fed is watching closely — a September rate cut is back on the table but not guaranteed.
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