Prediction Markets’ Expansion Into US Stocks Sparks Regulatory Concerns
Prediction markets are rapidly expanding into US stocks and corporate events, raising concerns over investor protection and regulatory oversight, according to independent data and legal experts. Platforms such as Polymarket and Kalshi, initially known...
AI Warnings Trigger Nasdaq Selloff as Tech Stocks Slide
U.S. stock futures fell sharply on Monday, led by the Nasdaq 100, as major technology and semiconductor stocks came under pressure following calls from leading AI executives to slow the development of increasingly powerful...
Barclays Raises S&P 500 Year-End Target to 7,950
Barclays has raised its year-end target for the benchmark S&P 500 to 7,950, up from 7,800, citing stronger-than-expected corporate earnings and continued strength in technology stocks. The new target implies roughly 3.6% upside from...
U.S. Stock Futures Steady as Investors Weigh Inflation and Middle East Tensions
U.S. stock index futures were largely steady on Wednesday after a technology-led selloff rattled Wall Street in the previous session, as investors assessed the inflation outlook and rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East....