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Stock market today: S&P 500 notches longest weekly win streak since 2023, Dow climbs to record high
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US stocks rose on Friday morning as the world awaited an update on US-Iran peace talks.
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) gained 0.4%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) rose another 0.6% after reaching an all-time high on Thursday. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) climbed 0.2%.
The S&P 500 notched its eighth straight weekly win, securing the index’s longest weekly winning streak since 2023.
https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/live/stock-market-today-dow-sp-500-nasdaq-advance-as-tech-stocks-gain-investors-monitor-us-iran-talks-223454059.html
Stock market today: S&P 500 notches longest weekly win streak since 2023, Dow climbs to record high
Live updates
US stocks rose on Friday morning as the world awaited an update on US-Iran peace talks.
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) gained 0.4%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) rose another 0.6% after reaching an all-time high on Thursday. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) climbed 0.2%.
The S&P 500 notched its eighth straight weekly win, securing the index’s longest weekly winning streak since 2023.
https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/live/stock-market-today-dow-sp-500-nasdaq-advance-as-tech-stocks-gain-investors-monitor-us-iran-talks-223454059.html
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Stock market today: S&P 500 notches longest weekly win streak since 2023, Dow climbs to record high
The S&P 500 is vying for the index's longest weekly winning streak since 2023.
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Wall Street rises, Dow hits record high as Middle East hopes lift sentiment | Reuters
SUMMARY
PC makers Dell, HP surge after Lenovo reports revenue jump
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Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair
S&P 500 notches 8th weekly gain, longest streak since December 2023
Indexes up: Dow 0.86%, S&P 500 0.62%, Nasdaq 0.50%
NEW YORK, May 22 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose on Friday, with the Dow reaching a record closing high, as investors cheered signs of progress in talks to end the Middle East conflict and a strong corporate earnings season.
The S&P 500 (.SPX), opens new tab notched its eighth consecutive weekly gain, its longest since a nine-week streak ended in December 2023.
The U.S. has made some progress toward a deal with Iran, though more work remains, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday. Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman said differences between the two sides remained deep.
https://www.reuters.com/business/wall-st-futures-rise-markets-monitor-us-iran-peace-talks-2026-05-22/
Wall Street rises, Dow hits record high as Middle East hopes lift sentiment
https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/wall-street-rises-dow-hits-record-high-as-middle-east-hopes-lift-sentiment
Wall Street rises, Dow hits record high as Middle East hopes lift sentiment | Reuters
SUMMARY
PC makers Dell, HP surge after Lenovo reports revenue jump
Estée Lauder climbs after ending merger talks with Puig
Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair
S&P 500 notches 8th weekly gain, longest streak since December 2023
Indexes up: Dow 0.86%, S&P 500 0.62%, Nasdaq 0.50%
NEW YORK, May 22 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose on Friday, with the Dow reaching a record closing high, as investors cheered signs of progress in talks to end the Middle East conflict and a strong corporate earnings season.
The S&P 500 (.SPX), opens new tab notched its eighth consecutive weekly gain, its longest since a nine-week streak ended in December 2023.
The U.S. has made some progress toward a deal with Iran, though more work remains, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday. Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman said differences between the two sides remained deep.
https://www.reuters.com/business/wall-st-futures-rise-markets-monitor-us-iran-peace-talks-2026-05-22/
Wall Street rises, Dow hits record high as Middle East hopes lift sentiment
https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/wall-street-rises-dow-hits-record-high-as-middle-east-hopes-lift-sentiment
Reuters
Wall Street rises, Dow hits record high as Middle East hopes lift sentiment
U.S. stocks rose on Friday, with the Dow reaching a record closing high, as investors cheered signs of progress in talks to end the Middle East conflict and a strong corporate earnings season.
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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 23, 2026
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/while-you-were-sleeping-5-stories-you-might-have-missed-may-23-2026
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/while-you-were-sleeping-5-stories-you-might-have-missed-may-23-2026
The Straits Times
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 23, 2026
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 23, 2026. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on May 23, 2026
S’pore-China ties based on mutual benefit, with opportunities in AI, ageing: SM Lee
Why Singapore wants children to play with sand and swings again
Bloomberg defamation case unprecedented for malice and aggravation: Ministers’ lawyer
askST: Are 12,700 Covid-19 cases in a week cause for concern?
Police plan to use AI to screen videos from public to nab traffic offenders, issue summonses faster
Why Singapore wants children to play with sand and swings again
Investigations ongoing after illegal cigarettes found among instant noodle packets: S’pore Customs
Grab extends 90-cent fuel surcharge, higher GrabCab metered fares till July 31
Eat to ‘lift’: Svelte Pursuit Of Jade star Tian Xiwei says her big appetite keeps her strong
https://str.sg/8W6X
S’pore-China ties based on mutual benefit, with opportunities in AI, ageing: SM Lee
Why Singapore wants children to play with sand and swings again
Bloomberg defamation case unprecedented for malice and aggravation: Ministers’ lawyer
askST: Are 12,700 Covid-19 cases in a week cause for concern?
Police plan to use AI to screen videos from public to nab traffic offenders, issue summonses faster
Why Singapore wants children to play with sand and swings again
Investigations ongoing after illegal cigarettes found among instant noodle packets: S’pore Customs
Grab extends 90-cent fuel surcharge, higher GrabCab metered fares till July 31
Eat to ‘lift’: Svelte Pursuit Of Jade star Tian Xiwei says her big appetite keeps her strong
https://str.sg/8W6X
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Could biofuels be the antidote that Asia needs for oil shocks?
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/could-biofuels-be-the-antidote-that-asia-needs-for-oil-shocks
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/could-biofuels-be-the-antidote-that-asia-needs-for-oil-shocks
The Straits Times
Could biofuels be the antidote that Asia needs for oil shocks?
Asian countries are increasingly turning to biofuels to combat oil shocks, but this shift brings new risks to food production and sustainability. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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SpaceX’s upgraded Starship V3 completes debut test flight from Texas
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/spacexs-upgraded-starship-v3-completes-debut-test-flight-from-texas
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/spacexs-upgraded-starship-v3-completes-debut-test-flight-from-texas
The Straits Times
SpaceX’s upgraded Starship V3 completes debut test flight from Texas
The latest Starship outing was closely watched ahead of SpaceX's IPO. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Who killed Trump’s AI order? Musk says it wasn’t him
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/who-killed-trumps-ai-order-musk-says-it-wasnt-him
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/who-killed-trumps-ai-order-musk-says-it-wasnt-him
The Straits Times
Who killed Trump’s AI order? Musk says it wasn’t him
The White House had prepared new AI cybersecurity measures before he pulled the plug on May 21. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Finding love on LinkedIn: Why are more singles giving it a shot?
https://www.straitstimes.com/life/finding-love-on-linkedin-why-are-more-singles-giving-it-a-shot
https://www.straitstimes.com/life/finding-love-on-linkedin-why-are-more-singles-giving-it-a-shot
The Straits Times
Finding love on LinkedIn: Why are more singles giving it a shot?
Dating apps are exhausting, so some singles are now trying to find love on the professional networking platform. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Chip stocks are hitting fresh records, but Nvidia isn't the driver
https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/article/chip-stocks-are-hitting-fresh-records-but-nvidia-isnt-the-driver-190738738.html
https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/article/chip-stocks-are-hitting-fresh-records-but-nvidia-isnt-the-driver-190738738.html
Yahoo Finance
Chip stocks are hitting fresh records, but Nvidia isn't the driver
Chip stocks are back to hitting intraday record highs as investors rotate across the semiconductor complex.
House panel to probe insider trading on prediction markets
https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/options/articles/house-panel-probe-insider-trading-184713835.html
https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/options/articles/house-panel-probe-insider-trading-184713835.html
Yahoo Finance
House Panel to Probe Insider Trading on Prediction Markets
(Bloomberg) -- The House Oversight Committee is investigating how customers of Kalshi and Polymarket could be using non-public information to engage in insider trading, escalating concerns about prediction markets after some suspiciously well timed trades.…
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SEC delays plan allowing for crypto versions of US stocks
https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/crypto/articles/sec-delays-plan-allowing-crypto-183356839.html
https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/crypto/articles/sec-delays-plan-allowing-crypto-183356839.html
Yahoo Finance
SEC Delays Plan Allowing for Crypto Versions of US Stocks
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RGTI Vs QBTS Vs INFQ Vs IONQ: Which Quantum Computing Stock Is Retail Most Bullish On?
https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/rgti-vs-qbts-vs-infq-080438944.html
https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/rgti-vs-qbts-vs-infq-080438944.html
Yahoo Finance
RGTI Vs QBTS Vs INFQ Vs IONQ: Which Quantum Computing Stock Is Retail Most Bullish On?
According to a Stocktwits poll gauging investor interest in quantum stocks over the next five years, a majority of users were bullish on IONQ.
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Are you about to tuck in to your takeaway dinner or heating up leftovers in plastic packaging? 🥣
Here's the science on whether such practices might affect one's hormones and fertility. https://cna.asia/43tfEtL
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If you're looking to snag tickets for National Day Parade, be sure to mark this date: May 23. https://cna.asia/4dJdI5r
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Elon Musk's new Tesla update is a joy for customers and investors
https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/elon-musks-tesla-joy-customers-181700438.html
https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/elon-musks-tesla-joy-customers-181700438.html
Yahoo Finance
Elon Musk's new Tesla update is a joy for customers and investors
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Ray Dalio built Bridgewater into the largest hedge fund in history and sold the world a philosophy called Principles — radical transparency, idea meritocracy, truth above all. Behind the gospel was something stranger: a closed system of dot ratings, public trials, and ritual humiliation, run by a founder who demanded the obedience he claimed to despise. This is the story of the man, the machine, and the myth.
- CHAPTERS-
0:00 The Empire That Recorded Everything
0:58 A Caddy on Long Island
3:11 The Mother Who Filled the Silence
6:45 Harvard and the Outsider
8:46 Marriage Into Vanderbilt
10:37 The McNugget Deal
13:03 The 1982 Collapse
15:10 Rejected by Paul Tudor Jones
17:14 Black Monday and the Comeback
19:30 Bob Prince and the Pension Machine
21:55 The Prophet Who Was Always Wrong
25:29 "This Is the Big One"
28:13 The Principles Are Born
30:07 The Ice Queen Breaks
32:21 The Cracks in the Machine
34:34 Caught Off Guard
36:18 The Succession That Never Came
38:10 Vindicated by the Storm
40:03 Still Warning, Always Wrong
https://youtu.be/fUDn-c6ih9A?si=0N2AXTTTol8Gjpp8
Ray Dalio built Bridgewater into the largest hedge fund in history and sold the world a philosophy called Principles — radical transparency, idea meritocracy, truth above all. Behind the gospel was something stranger: a closed system of dot ratings, public trials, and ritual humiliation, run by a founder who demanded the obedience he claimed to despise. This is the story of the man, the machine, and the myth.
- CHAPTERS-
0:00 The Empire That Recorded Everything
0:58 A Caddy on Long Island
3:11 The Mother Who Filled the Silence
6:45 Harvard and the Outsider
8:46 Marriage Into Vanderbilt
10:37 The McNugget Deal
13:03 The 1982 Collapse
15:10 Rejected by Paul Tudor Jones
17:14 Black Monday and the Comeback
19:30 Bob Prince and the Pension Machine
21:55 The Prophet Who Was Always Wrong
25:29 "This Is the Big One"
28:13 The Principles Are Born
30:07 The Ice Queen Breaks
32:21 The Cracks in the Machine
34:34 Caught Off Guard
36:18 The Succession That Never Came
38:10 Vindicated by the Storm
40:03 Still Warning, Always Wrong
https://youtu.be/fUDn-c6ih9A?si=0N2AXTTTol8Gjpp8
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Bridgewater - Inside the Cult of Ray Dalio | Full Documentary
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Ray Dalio built Bridgewater into the largest hedge fund in history and sold the world a philosophy called Principles — radical transparency, idea meritocracy, truth…
Ray Dalio built Bridgewater into the largest hedge fund in history and sold the world a philosophy called Principles — radical transparency, idea meritocracy, truth…
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This week’s top reads from The Straits Times, May 23, 2026
Published May 23, 2026, 06:00 PM
No coding skills, no problem: New father builds baby tracker with AI tool
Condo owners may lose their apartment for owing maintenance fees
Covid-19 cases in S’pore rise to 12,700; CDA monitoring increase in infections
Visitors return to Snow City for one last snowfall ahead of its closure
Segar LRT death: LTA probe ongoing, improvements to safety to be made ‘as needed’
How death and dying in S’pore changed over a generation
Used car buyer loses vehicle after motor dealer’s collapse
5 steps to get your blood pressure under control
https://str.sg/qs3T
Published May 23, 2026, 06:00 PM
No coding skills, no problem: New father builds baby tracker with AI tool
Condo owners may lose their apartment for owing maintenance fees
Covid-19 cases in S’pore rise to 12,700; CDA monitoring increase in infections
Visitors return to Snow City for one last snowfall ahead of its closure
Segar LRT death: LTA probe ongoing, improvements to safety to be made ‘as needed’
How death and dying in S’pore changed over a generation
Used car buyer loses vehicle after motor dealer’s collapse
5 steps to get your blood pressure under control
https://str.sg/qs3T
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 24, 2026
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/while-you-were-sleeping-5-stories-you-might-have-missed-may-24-2026
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/while-you-were-sleeping-5-stories-you-might-have-missed-may-24-2026
The Straits Times
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 24, 2026
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 24, 2026. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on May 24, 2026
Published May 24, 2026, 08:19 AM
Trump says framework of Iran deal ‘largely negotiated’
CDA recommends adults in S’pore get tested for HIV at least once
Surgeons perform first brain tumour removal through eye socket here
CDA recommends adults in S’pore get tested for HIV at least once
I thought it was red watercolour. It was blood: Dad of girl run over by taxi
Identity thief forged NRIC to try and get $2.9m loan using victim’s house as collateral
S’pore’s young professionals earn well, but ‘feel poor’
The cost of a successful career? Time spent with my family
https://str.sg/dYg8
https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSxmKE2Nd/
Published May 24, 2026, 08:19 AM
Trump says framework of Iran deal ‘largely negotiated’
CDA recommends adults in S’pore get tested for HIV at least once
Surgeons perform first brain tumour removal through eye socket here
CDA recommends adults in S’pore get tested for HIV at least once
I thought it was red watercolour. It was blood: Dad of girl run over by taxi
Identity thief forged NRIC to try and get $2.9m loan using victim’s house as collateral
S’pore’s young professionals earn well, but ‘feel poor’
The cost of a successful career? Time spent with my family
https://str.sg/dYg8
https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSxmKE2Nd/
The Straits Times
Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on May 24, 2026
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