Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $268 billion budget including auto insurance reforms, tax measures, and consumer protections, though key legislative agreement remains unsettled.
Markets showed cautious gains with Wall Street futures rising and oil prices holding steady despite renewed tensions challenging the US-Iran fragile ceasefire.
Amazon offers the Magic: The Gathering Edge of Eternities Play Booster Box at its lowest price ever, with Walmart matching the deal and TCGplayer slightly undercutting it.
Ripple’s CEO indicated XRP holders might receive special advantages from a future IPO, but emphasized that a public listing is not an immediate priority for the company.
JPMorgan analysts estimate that Michael Saylor’s company could buy up to $30 billion in bitcoin this year, accelerating purchases based on market conditions and funding opportunities.
Ahead of the Trump-Xi summit, U.S. beef producers seek restoration of export licenses to China, aiming to revive market access stalled by expired permits and high tariffs.
Datadog’s stock soared over 30% following a strong quarterly earnings beat and raised guidance, highlighting growing demand for software monitoring in the AI era.
Coinbase posted a first-quarter loss as falling cryptocurrency prices reduced trading volumes and asset values, missing revenue expectations and pushing shares down after hours.
UGREEN introduces its new 2-in-1 Qi2.2-certified MagSafe charger delivering faster 25W wireless charging for phones and AirPods, now available for $40 in black or white.
Sempra’s first-quarter earnings grew 15%, driven by Texas utilities, prompting the company to boost its annual earnings forecast and highlight ongoing investments.
US stock indexes hover close to all-time highs amid falling oil prices driven by optimism over a potential Iran deal easing tensions in the Persian Gulf.
Despite persistent inflation and geopolitical uncertainties, corporate profits are soaring in 2026, reflecting underlying resilience in the US economy attributed to Trump-era policies.