China’s manufacturing sector experienced robust growth in May, with factory activity reaching its highest level in nearly two years. This positive trend was driven by increased production and new orders, particularly among smaller firms.

Asian stock markets opened June with significant gains on Monday, as positive news about inflation in the U.S. drove a rally on Wall Street. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng led the region’s surge, jumping 2.7% to 18,560.98, while the Shanghai Composite index rose 0.3% to 3,095.63.

Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang has revealed the company’s plan to release annual upgrades for its AI accelerators. He announced that a Blackwell Ultra chip is set to debut in 2025, followed by a next-generation platform called Rubin in 2026.

hares of GameStop Corp. are expected to experience significant volatility at the opening of trading on Monday, following a Reddit account’s revelation of a purported $116 million position in the stock.

According to a recent Reuters poll of property analysts, major economies facing housing crises will struggle to increase the supply of affordable homes in the coming years.

Dell Technologies Inc. experienced a 13% drop in premarket trading on Friday as investors were not impressed by the company’s first revenue increase since 2022

il prices extended their decline for a third consecutive day amidst concerns of oversupply, as indicated by a key market gauge. The upcoming OPEC+ supply meeting on Sunday added to the uncertainty. Brent crude for August remained near $82 per barrel after experiencing a 1.9% drop on Thursday, while West Texas Intermediate traded below $78 per barrel. Both benchmarks are on track for a monthly decrease.

According to an official factory survey released on Friday, China’s manufacturing activity unexpectedly declined in May. This has led to calls for additional stimulus measures as the ongoing property crisis continues to impact businesses, consumers, and investors.