๐ฅ๐บ๐ธ AMC Entertainment shares surged by 20% following robust sales during Memorial Day weekend. The significant increase reflects strong consumer interest and confidence in the cinema chain's recovery strategy. Investors are keenly watching the company's performance as it navigates the post-pandemic landscape. For more details, visit AMC Theatres.
๐จ On May 30, Deribit will host one of the largest weekly options expirations in its history, featuring a total of $11.8 billion in options for BTC and ETH. The primary interest zone for BTC is at the strike of $98,000, while for ETH, it stands at the strike of $2,200.
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๐ Salesforce is acquiring Informatica for $8 billion to enhance its AI data processing tools. Following the announcement, Salesforce's stock (CRM) rose by 2%, while Informatica's stock (INFA) saw a 6% increase.
๐ The consensus among investment firms estimates Transneft's dividends for 2024 at 188.1 rubles per share.
๐ฅโด๏ธ๐บ๐ธ SharpLink Gaming reports a remarkable increase of 435% on the ETH-de*ัะผะต.
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๐ The Steak N Shake restaurant chain has started accepting BTC as a payment method using the Lightning network (the very one).
๐ The Chief Operating Officer of Steak nโ Shake has announced that payments in BTC have halved processing fees. He highlighted that BTC transactions are faster and cheaper compared to traditional card payments. Recently, the restaurant chain began accepting BTC as payment using the Lightning network.
โ ๏ธ๐บ๐ฆ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Russia of a response to strikes on Ukraine, stating, "This will happen. Strike drones, interceptors, cruise missiles, and Ukrainian ballistics are key elements," during his evening address. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated that those who choose to "hooligan" in Russia with drone attacks will face consequences, according to spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.
๐ท๐บ In 2025, Russia is expected to earn more from exporting energy resources and raw materials to the EU than Europe spends on military aid to Kyiv. According to Bild, the sanctions against Russia have minimal impact on the country.
๐ฎ Apple is set to launch a dedicated gaming app for its devices, aiming to compete with major industry players like Nintendo and Sony. The new app is expected to debut shortly after the arrival of the Switch 2. This move marks a significant step for Apple in the gaming market, as the company seeks to enhance its presence in the competitive landscape. For further details, visit Bloomberg.
๐ World central bankers gather in Tokyo for Day 2 of their meetings. Switzerland observes a trading holiday for Ascension Day. New Zealand's central bank will announce its interest rate at 05:00 Moscow time, followed by a press conference at 06:00. Russia's central bank will release its financial stability overview at 15:00. An OPEC+ ministerial meeting is scheduled for 16:30. The U.S. will release the Richmond Manufacturing Index at 17:00 and FOMC minutes at 21:00. Vice President Vance will speak at the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, which is currently in its second day.