Bullish

• Robinhood (HOOD) shares rose 4.72% to $113.78, driven by bullish investor sentiment and news of global expansion. • The surge follows the rollout of a blockchain platform, tokenized equities, and the acquisition of WonderFi, alongside a product unveiling event in London. • Growth is further supported by expanded offerings in crypto, perpetual futures, and new dividend features, pushing the stock above its 20, 50, and 200-day moving averages.

• A bullish tech analyst predicts that major technology companies will maintain or increase their aggressive AI spending plans during the second quarter reporting season. • The analyst expects significant capital expenditure (CapEx) figures as tech giants continue to invest heavily in AI infrastructure and hardware. • This trend signals strong corporate confidence in the long-term profitability and scalability of artificial intelligence despite market volatility.

• Former U.S. national team striker Jozy Altidore has joined Telemundo, the official Spanish-language network, as a commentator for the upcoming World Cup. • Altidore expressed a bullish outlook on the U.S. Men's National Team, predicting that the squad is capable of making a deep run in the tournament. • This transition marks a significant shift for the former Toronto FC player from professional play to a high-profile broadcasting role.

• Grab's Q1 2026 earnings surged 466.7% to US$136 million from US$24 million in Q1 2025, reinforcing analyst confidence in the ride-hailing and delivery platform. • Analysts view Grab as the clear regional leader in Southeast Asia despite facing ongoing regulatory challenges across multiple markets. • The company's strong profit growth demonstrates the sustainability of its business model even amid tightening regulatory scrutiny in the region.

Texas city believes loose rules and low taxes will make the US’s biggest banks come running – can it pull it off?As the warm sun rises over the Dallas skyline, SUVs and pickup trucks whiz past an unassuming construction site that is helping cement the city’s Texas-sized financial ambitions.Nestled between towers claimed by Bank of America and JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs has cordoned off 800,000 sq ft for a new Dallas campus able to host more than 5,000 staff. But the $700m (£530m) project is more than a regional expansion plan by one of America’s largest banks. It is another win for the lobbyists behind Dallas’s “Y’all Street” – the Texan city’s aggressive push to steal New York’s financial crown. Continue reading...