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The big market stories, broken down: what happened, why it matters and what it could mean for your money.

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FEATURED · IPOS · 7 min read

SpaceX IPO: everything you need to know to be prepared

What a listing could look like, how IPO shares are priced and allocated, and what to think about before buying on day one.

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RATES · 5 min read

The 10-year yield passed 5%: what it means for your mortgage, savings and stocks

Higher yields ripple into borrowing costs and stock prices. Here is how.

COMMODITIES · 5 min read

Why oil moves your whole portfolio

Oil prices touch far more than energy stocks. A plain-English guide.

STOCKS & EARNINGS · 6 min read

Earnings week, explained: what “beat”, “miss” and “guidance” actually mean

How to read results season without getting lost in the headlines.

IPOS · 6 min read

Anthropic’s IPO filing explained: what we know so far

What a confidential filing means, and what happens between now and a listing.

RATES & THE FED · 5 min read

Inside the Fed’s June meeting: key takeaways for investors

What the decision and the press conference signalled for rates.

IPOS · 5 min read

From ChatGPT to Wall Street: OpenAI files confidentially for an IPO

What the filing does and doesn’t tell us, and what to watch next.

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