Author: Charlotte

May 22, 2026 According to a briefing from the World Economic Forum published on 2026-05-22, the ocean supports roughly 90% of global trade by volume and provides daily protein for over 3 billion people. It also helps regulate climate and protect coastal infrastructure through ecosystems such as reefs and mangroves.The report describes the ocean not as a niche environmental topic but as a macroeconomic foundation. From a capital markets perspective, however, it remains both underpriced and under-allocated.This situation creates a dual dynamic: material risk is already embedded across portfolios—though not always priced in—while structural growth opportunities remain largely untapped.Ocean-related risk…

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(HedgeCo.Net) Artificial intelligence investing is entering a new phase. The market’s first wave was dominated by a relatively simple trade: own the obvious winners. Nvidia became the centerpiece of that narrative, with investors piling into the company as demand for high-performance chips exploded and Wall Street rushed to price in a once-in-a-generation compute boom. For a time, the AI story looked almost singular. If investors wanted exposure to artificial intelligence, they bought the leading chip supplier, a handful of hyperscale cloud platforms, and perhaps a short list of software names promising to monetize generative AI. That era is now evolving…

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When SpaceX attempted to launch its newest (and tallest) megarocket yet on Thursday (May 21), all eyes were on the shiny Starship Version 3 atop its South Texas pad. Especially NASA’s, since the agency wants to use the towering rocketship to land Artemis astronauts on the moon in two years.So it was a bit of a surprise when SpaceX, with less than 15 minutes remaining before liftoff, announced something new: A private Starship mission to Mars, a flyby expedition led by cryptocurrency billionaire Chun Wang.”So it’s going to be a flyby mission of Mars,” Wang said in a recorded announcement…

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Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd.’s (CVE:SCZ) earnings announcement last week was disappointing for investors, despite the decent profit numbers. We have done some analysis and have found some comforting factors beneath the profit numbers. We’ve found 21 US stocks that are forecast to pay a dividend yield of over 6% next year. See the full list for free. TSXV:SCZ Earnings and Revenue History May 22nd 2026 The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit To properly understand Santacruz Silver Mining’s profit results, we need to consider the US$13m expense attributed to unusual items. While deductions due to unusual items are disappointing in…

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The first quarter of 2026 – the opening of what has been described as a new era of the nation’s rise – exhibited both bright spots and areas of concern in terms of Vietnam’s economic performance and provide a basis for assessing prospects in the quarters to come. Results in the quarter can be viewed from several angles. Strong GDP growth In terms of GDP, one key bright spot in recent years has been the pace of growth. GDP growth in the first quarter of 2026 ranked among the highest in the opening quarter for the past seven years. Notably,…

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CHINO HILLS, CA – May 22, 2026 – The Shoppes at Chino Hills, a bustling open-air retail hub, is now home to one of the region’s most sophisticated commercial solar installations. A ribbon-cutting ceremony this week marked the official launch of a multi-array solar system developed by King Energy, promising not just clean power, but a revolutionary financial model that benefits businesses, property owners, and the community in a “triple-win” scenario. The project, a partnership between nationwide solar leader King Energy and property owner Dunhill Partners, transforms the sprawling rooftops of the shopping center into a power-generating asset. It aims…

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Women today create, inherit and control a greater proportion of wealth than ever before, according to a new report from HSBC Private Bank. The report found that many financial institutions are still failing to adapt their approach to women’s financial needs, a finding that the head of HSBC Private Bank in the Channel Islands and Isle of Man believes should resonate with local institutions. Women and Wealth: A Global Opportunity finds that wealthy women have historically been under-served compared to men, as many financial institutions have yet to fully embrace a client-centric approach to engage female clients. This is partly…

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BusinessBitcoin Depot faced accusations its kiosks were helping to facilitate scams and saw revenue crater amid increased scrutiny.A Bitcoin Depot ATM is shown at a Citgo Gas Station on Holcomb Bridge Road in Norcross in February 2020. (Hyosub Shin/AJC 2020)Bitcoin Depot, a Sandy Springs-based company with cryptocurrency ATMs scattered across North America, filed for bankruptcy protection this week as it faced scrutiny from states over allegations its kiosks facilitated scams. The company was in the vanguard of operating bitcoin teller machines, or BTMs, often inside convenience stores, touting its ability to bring people outside the mainstream of the financial system…

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A spring evening on Broadway in downtown Redwood City on May 3, 2024. Photo by Anna Hoch-Kenney. The regional economic indicators are all over the place: Unemployment is low. Borrowing has slowed. Inflation remains stubbornly above target.  “Our members are just feeling the uncertainty of the economic times that we’re in,” said Wade Painter, CEO of Monterra Credit Union. Monterra has 100,000 members from San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara and San Francisco counties. He will have to make sense of the puzzling picture when the credit union’s shareholders convene for their annual meeting on Thursday, May 28. Monterra…

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