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Alibaba Unveils Zhenwu M890 Chip and Next-Gen LLM

Alibaba unveiled the Zhenwu M890 AI chip, claiming triple the performance of its predecessor, alongside a next-generation large language model called Qwen3.7-Ma

05/20/2026

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US to Cut Europe Troop Levels to Pre-Ukraine Lows

The Pentagon has canceled a 4,000-troop deployment to Poland, drawing bipartisan fury and raising fresh questions about US commitment to European security.

05/20/2026

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UK Loosens Russian Oil Sanctions Amid Rising Fuel Prices

The UK has loosened Russian oil sanctions tied to third-country refining, citing Strait of Hormuz supply disruptions pushing jet fuel and petrol prices sharply

05/20/2026

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HSBC’s 10 ‘Forgotten Gems’ in Asian Markets

HSBC has identified 10 "forgotten gems" in Asian equity markets, spotlighting stocks with strong ROE and dividends that the AI rally has left behind.

05/20/2026

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AI Reshuffles Global Stock Market Rankings as Taiwan and South Korea Surge Past Western Rivals

Taiwan and South Korea have surged past Canada and the UK in global stock market rankings, powered by AI and semiconductor demand, CNBC reports.

05/20/2026

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U.S. Treasury Yields Hit Danger Zone as Bond Selloff Deepens

U.S. Treasury yields have surged to multi-decade highs, with HSBC warning the bond market has entered a danger zone that could spill into equities.

05/20/2026

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KKR Dumps Kokusai Electric Stake as Private Equity Sector Faces Broad Pressure

KKR sold its entire stake in Kokusai Electric as surging Treasury yields and deal-making headwinds dragged private equity stocks broadly lower on Tuesday.

05/20/2026

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DNA Self-Swab Kit Ads Banned for Misleading Claims

The UK's Advertising Standards Authority banned ads for Enough's self-swab DNA kits, ruling claims about court admissibility and rape statistics were unproven.

05/20/2026

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Goldman Sachs Flags AI and Energy as Drivers of Asian Market Split

Goldman Sachs warns a North-South divide is reshaping Asian equity markets, driven by AI investment in tech-heavy North Asia and energy vulnerability in the sou

05/20/2026

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UBS Backs China Tech as AI Ecosystem Expands

UBS says China tech stocks offer compelling risk-reward as the country builds a domestic AI ecosystem and U.S.-China trade tensions ease after the Trump-Xi summ

05/20/2026

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Trump Ousts Another Republican Critic as Massie Falls in Kentucky Primary

Rep. Thomas Massie lost his Kentucky Republican primary to Trump-backed Ed Gallrein, the latest lawmaker purged for defying the president.

05/20/2026

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Ghost Brokers Selling Fake Car Insurance Target Young UK Drivers

The FCA warns ghost brokers are selling fake car insurance to young UK drivers via social media, leaving victims uninsured and facing criminal charges.

05/20/2026

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UK Government Pushes Voluntary Food Price Caps on Supermarkets

The UK government is urging supermarkets to voluntarily freeze prices on eggs, bread, and milk in exchange for regulatory concessions, BBC Business reports.

05/20/2026

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Senate Advances War Powers Resolution on Iran in Rare Rebuke to Trump

The Senate voted 50-47 to advance a War Powers Resolution on Iran after Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy broke ranks, dealing a symbolic blow to Trump's war effort.

05/20/2026

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SpaceX Taps Goldman Sachs to Lead What Could Be History’s Largest IPO

SpaceX has chosen Goldman Sachs to lead its landmark IPO, with a prospectus expected as soon as Wednesday. The offering could shatter records at a $1.25 trillio

05/20/2026