HSBC's shares fell 5.4% following a report of heavier-than-expected credit losses driven by the war in the Middle East. The bank posted a pre-tax profit of $9.37 billion, slightly below analyst forecasts, with $1.3 billion in loan loss provisions reflecting increased economic uncertainty and fraud exposure. Despite these setbacks, HSBC raised its full-year net interest income guidance and showed growth in wealth management, especially in Asia. Investors remain cautious as the bank faces ongoing cost and impairment challenges amid geopolitical tensions.
The Dow Jones reached a record high of 50,579.70 while the S&P 500 logged its eighth consecutive weekly gain despite consumer sentiment hitting a record low. Brent crude oil remains above $103 per barrel due to supply risks around the Strait of Hormu...
BioLineRx, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, will release its Q1 2026 financial results on May 27, 2026. Analysts expect an earnings loss of $1.04 per share and revenue of $343,000, reflecting ongoing development costs typical for its growt...
Google Cloud Security used the Instruqt platform to train over 150 professionals on Agentic AI during the Google Next 2026 conference. Each participant worked in a dedicated Google Cloud Vertex AI environment to build and explore AI agents hands-on, ...
At Google Next 2026, Google Cloud Security used the Instruqt platform to train over 150 practitioners on Agentic AI. Each participant received a dedicated Vertex AI environment to build their own AI agents hands-on, moving beyond slide-based demos. T...
At Google Next 2026, Google Cloud Security used the Instruqt platform to train over 150 professionals in agentic AI capabilities. Each participant received a dedicated Google Cloud Vertex AI environment to build and explore AI agents hands-on, moving...
