Ranking the Mets’ trade bait value ahead of a potential fire sale
According to Mets baseball president David Stearns, they’re a long way from making the call to sell. But realistically, it’s a possibility for the 18-25 team.
· Jon Heyman
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· David A Fahrenthold
Lawyers for Elon Musk, Sam Altman wind down OpenAI trial with testy parting shots
Elon Musk’s lead attorney wound down the landmark trial of OpenAI on Thursday with a blistering attack — again questioning the trustworthiness of the tech firm’s CEO Sam Altman — while a lawyer for the company insisted that Musk’s central claims were baseless.
· Marc Vartabedian
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on May 15)
'Inclusive finance' disclosed as risk factor in U.S. markets
· Kang Yoon-seung
Warren Whines As Senate Banking Committee Advances Crypto CLARITY Act, Two Democrats Break Ranks
Authored by Micah Zimmerman via BitcoinMagazine.com,
· Tyler Durden
Trump and Xi hold talks but no trade deal agreed
It was a day heavy with symbolism in Beijing, marked by choreographed ceremonies and carefully staged optics, but there was no sweeping trade breakthrough or major business agreements.
· Suranjana Tewari
Hochul agrees to lower threshold on second home tax for NYC, sneaks in new levy on property purchases
A controversial new tax on second homes in New York City was quietly lowered from $5 million to a “market value” of $1 million — increasing the number of homeowners who will get squeezed as part of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s never-ending budget negotiations.
· Vaughn Golden
Where Cerebras' monster debut puts in among tech's biggest IPOs
Cerebras Systems narrowly missed joining Facebook-parent Meta and Alibaba as one of the few companies to have ended its first day trading on Wall Street with a market cap of over $100 billion.
· Jonathan Vanian
Giannis Antetokounmpo next team odds: Market doubts a depature from Milwaukee
Could this finally be the end of the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade saga?
· Sean Treppedi
AI-powered bank founded by Peter Thiel protégé wants to replace humans with code — will it work?
A 25-year-old protégé of billionaire Peter Thiel has built an AI-powered national bank that’s mostly run by code instead of humans – a radical departure from the traditional banking system that has endured for decades.
· Thomas Barrabi
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday 5/14/2026
The U.S. stock market rose to more records after Cisco Systems joined the parade of companies reporting fatter profits for the start of 2026 than analysts expected.
· The Associated Press
Beverly Hills Hotel locked in brutal war with Kitson boutique — and no one is backing down
The iconic Beverly Hills Hotel has declared war against the LA boutique Kitson over stylized wording, and the scrappy owner isn’t backing down without a fight.
· Bianca Zalben
Enhanced Games want to make performance-enhancing drugs mainstream — and they’re coming to Vegas
Ready! Set! Shoot up?
· Will Zimmerman
Beja swords remain 'cherished tradition' in Sudan market
Beja swords, particularly the traditional kaskara straight-bladed sword, remain a cherished cultural symbol in eastern Sudan, especially within the Kassala market, where they are valued as heirlooms and symbols of status.
· AfricaNews
Yen tests post-intervention low as Iran war, US rate uncertainty lift dollar
The yen has steadily weakened amid growing expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve will hold off on interest rate cuts this year. (Photo by Yoshikazu Imahori)
· Staff Writer
ASX set to rise as Wall Street climbs again
The US stock market is rising toward more records after Cisco Systems joined the parade of US companies reporting fatter profits for the start of 2026 than analysts expected.
· Stan Choe
Taylor waves in a potential tradie bonanza
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has one-upped the treasurer on a popular small business measure that would allow tradies to immediately write off a new ute on tax.Despite concerns housing-related tax reforms would hurt an already struggling construction industry, Treasurer Jim Chalmers' decision to make the $20,000 i…
· Jorge Branco
My colleagues turned against me in a meeting. Why did this happen?
May 15, 2026 — 5:01am
· Jonathan Rivett
IMF warns of 'worst-case scenario' economic impact from Iran war
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned on Thursday that continued disruptions related to the war in the Middle East risk an “unfavourable” global economic situation.
· Middleeasteye
Chalmers’ Budget in search of more productivity and less rent-seeking
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· Harry Chemay
Sydney’s $33 billion ‘quiet giant’ where jobs and homes are battling for space
A stretch of prime land from the southern end of Sydney’s CBD to the airport and Port Botany, which new modelling shows generates $33 billion for the state’s economy each year, is under increasing pressure from competing development, illustrating growing friction between jobs and housing across the city.
· Megan Gorrey, Matt O'Sullivan
LA condo sales plummet to 20-year low in latest grim sign for housing market
The condo market in Los Angeles has gone ice cold as rising costs stall demand — fueling concerns that it could spell doom for the rest of the city’s housing market.
· Ross O'Keefe
Bessent discusses investment board, expanding US-China trade with Trump in Beijing
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on Thursday and discussed topics ranging from market access for U.S. businesses in China to the Strait of Hormuz.
· Gregory Svirnovskiy
Mamdani pressures regulators to block $500M Western Union acquisition as anti-business blitz continues
Mayor Zohran Mamdani again stoked fears he’s fostering an anti-business blitz in New York City after he tried pressure state regulators to block a $500 million merger deal, according to a new report.
· Matthew Fischetti
Separate Peace? Saudi Arabia Floats Regional Non-Aggression Pact With Iran
Are regional Gulf countries seeking to forge there own separate peace deals with Iran, apart from the United States? That's what fresh Thursday reporting in the Financial Times suggests.
· Tyler Durden
Masdar and RWE receive planning approval for 3GW UK offshore wind project | The National
Abu Dhabi clean energy company Masdar and Germany's RWE have received approval to proceed into the planning phase of its proposed major wind farm project in the UK.
· The National
Cerebras shares skyrocket 89% in debut as AI frenzy sends chipmaker’s market cap above $100B
Shares of chip designer Cerebras Systems soared 89% above the initial public offering price on their Nasdaq debut, extending the market’s unrelenting frenzy for companies seen as the biggest beneficiaries of the artificial intelligence boom.
· Reuters
Cerebras almost doubles in Nasdaq debut, topping $100 billion market cap after blockbuster IPO
Cerebras Systems soared in its Nasdaq debut on Thursday, opening at $350 after selling shares at $185, well above the company's expected range. That values the chipmaker at over $100 billion.
· Jordan Novet
Suzuki set to pass Honda as Japan's No. 2 automaker, driven by India
Suzuki Motor faces the challenge of expanding its SUV offerings in India to capture more growth. (Photo by Priyanka Agrawal)
· Staff Writer
Saudi Arabia floats non-aggression pact with Iran and regional states: Report
Saudi Arabia has floated a non-aggression pact between Iran and Middle Eastern states based on a 1970s agreement that eased tensions in Europe during the Cold War, The Financial Times reported on Thursday.
· Middleeasteye
Saudi Arabia suggests Middle East non-aggression pact with Iran
Saudi Arabia is reportedly floating the idea of a non-aggression agreement between Middle East states and Iran as part of discussions on how to manage regional conflict, according to the Financial Times, citing two western diplomatic sources.
· Middleeasteye
Vista Equity Partners opens base in ADGM to tap into robust regional investment scene | The National
Vista Equity Partners, the tech-focused US private equity company that manages $107 billion in assets, has opened its office at ADGM, further growing the number of investment majors choosing Abu Dhabi for their regional base.
· Alvin R Cabral
How Social Security recipients could score a nearly 4% cost-of-living boost
Here’s an upshot to inflation.
· Brooke Steinberg
China's Xi warns Trump differences over Taiwan could lead to conflict
China's Xi Jinping has warned US President Donald Trump that their two countries could clash over Taiwan if the issue is not handled properly, an unusually harsh admonition that stood in contrast to the American leader's praise for his counterpart.The exchange at a highly anticipated summit in Beijing on Thursday un…
· Associated Press
Stagflation taking shape in PH
THE Philippine economy is beginning to show signs of stagflation as slowing growth, elevated inflation, and weakening labor market conditions increasingly converge, HSBC Global Research said.
· Niña Myka Pauline Arceo
BIR tops April goal despite tax filing extension
THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) exceeded its collection target in April despite the extension of the annual income tax return (AITR) filing deadline, saying it remains on track to achieve this year’s revenue goal.
· Niña Myka Pauline Arceo
Brawner: PH already facing ‘political’ and info war amid WPS tensions
MANILA, Philippines — Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. warned Thursday that Filipinos should adopt a wartime mindset amid what he described as ongoing political, economic and information warfare linked to tensions in the West Philippine Sea and broader security threats faci…
· Gabryelle Dumalag
Brawner: PH already facing ‘political’ and info war amid WPS tensions
MANILA, Philippines — Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. warned Thursday that Filipinos should adopt a wartime mindset amid what he described as ongoing political, economic and information warfare linked to tensions in the West Philippine Sea and broader security threats faci…
· Gabryelle Dumalag
Addressing the triple shocks
LAST May 8, the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (Searca), based at Los Banos, Laguna, held a forum on how to “effectively respond to the triple shocks impacting the Philippine agriculture sector.”
· Fermin D. Adriano
Business groups back impeach trial of VP Sara
ELEVEN business groups on Thursday are urging the Senate to fulfill its constitutional duty to convene as an impeachment court and conduct a fair, impartial, and transparent trial of Vice President Sara Duterte based on the evidence and the law.
· Chynna Grace Ong
Power plants ordered to restore capacities
THE Department of Energy (DOE) on Thursday ordered power generation companies to immediately restore plant capacities while the Luzon and Visayas grids remained under yellow and red alerts due to forced outages, plant derations, and elevated electricity demand.
· Nazylen Joy Mabanglo
The dangers of stagflation
STAGFLATION is one of the most dangerous economic conditions which combines the worst of both worlds: weak economic growth and persistently high inflation. Businesses struggle as demand slows, while ordinary families suffer from rising prices of food, fuel, transportation, and utilities.
· Ej Qua Hiansen
Power plants ordered to restore capacities
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· Nazylen Joy Mabanglo
Business groups back impeach trial of VP Sara
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· Chynna Grace Ong
Addressing the triple shocks
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· Fermin D. Adriano
Q1 foreign investment approvals up 52%
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· Niña Myka Pauline Arceo
Stagflation taking shape in PH
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· Niña Myka Pauline Arceo
Japan banks eye Anthropic's Mythos in gearing up cybersecurity drive
Anthropic's Mythos is capable of finding holes in cybersecurity systems that are difficult for humans to detect. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)
· Staff Writer
Tourism groups back DOT on 53rd anniversary
Leaders of major tourism industry organizations on Wednesday reaffirmed their support for the Department of Tourism as the agency marked its 53rd founding anniversary, citing its role in strengthening the country’s global tourism identity and sustaining the industry through economic and global challenges.
· The Manila Times