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Blackstone Inc.

The article highlights underperformance in the consumer staples sector over the past six months, with a 4.4% decline compared to a 12% gain in the S&P 500, suggesting a shift in investor preference away from defensive stocks during improving market conditions.

TNL Mediagene, a NASDAQ-listed technology and digital media company specializing in AI-driven advertising and data analytics, announced a 1-for-8 share consolidation (reverse stock split).

Stock futures rose as bond yields declined, easing concerns about rising borrowing costs.

The article highlights underperformance in the industrials sector, noting a 2.9% decline over six months compared to the S&P 500's 12% gain.

US retail diesel prices reached a four-year high of $5.783 per gallon, the highest since mid-2022, driven by supply constraints and geopolitical factors.

US retail diesel prices reached a four-year high, driven by geopolitical tensions and strained global supplies.

Crest Nicholson Holdings Plc has reversed its previous guidance for a modest profit and now expects to report a full-year loss.

Ghana's state-run cocoa exporter reported that cocoa output may decline by more than a third due to adverse weather and disease, which could exacerbate global supply constraints for cocoa, a key ingredient in chocolate production.

Nvidia's market capitalization now represents approximately 8% of the S&P 500's total market cap, driven by the AI boom, making it larger than five combined sectors (energy, utilities, real estate, consumer staples, and materials).

Japan’s 30-year government bond auction on Thursday recorded stronger demand than the 12-month average, driven by elevated yields which incentivized buying.

Japanese trading house stocks rose after Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel stated the conglomerate plans to hold its stakes in these firms for decades, signaling long-term commitment.