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June 2 Market Recap: All Three Major Indices Hit New Highs; Strategy Sells Bitcoin for the First Time Since 2022
U.S. stocks closed at fresh records on June 1, with the S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq all adding to prior highs. Strategy also disclosed its first Bitcoin sale since 2022, saying proceeds from 32 BTC sold in late May are expected to fund preferred-stock distributions.
Wall Street futures tick lower after record highs; HPE soars
U.S. stock futures edged lower after Wall Street’s latest record close, as Hewlett Packard Enterprise surged on a stronger outlook and Alphabet’s reported AI financing plans pressured sentiment.
Toncoin Surges on Gram Rebrand Announcement
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov said TON’s native currency will be renamed Gram, reviving the token’s original white-paper name and triggering a sharp market reaction.
Bitcoin Opens June Below $72K After Third Red Monthly Candle of 2026
Bitcoin started June in the low-$70,000 range after a weak May, as U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs posted a record 10-session outflow streak totaling $2.97 billion through May 29.
Whitehat recovers 1,003 ETH from dormant 2016 HongCoin ICO contract
A security researcher known as 0xFlorent has reportedly recovered about 1,003.62 ETH from a dormant 2016 HongCoin ICO contract after reopening a broken refund path through the project’s original multisig.
Analysts split on what Strategy's first BTC sale in 4 years means
Strategy disclosed that it sold 32 bitcoin in late May to help fund preferred stock distributions, its first disclosed BTC sale since 2022. Analysts are split on whether the move is immaterial or a sign the company may be more willing to use bitcoin to support its capital structure.
Perspective: Mid-Day Commentary for June 1
StoneX’s mid-day commodities commentary said crude oil surged on Iran-related supply-risk headlines, while grains and oilseeds finished mixed to lower later in the session.
Gold dips with inflation worries rising on Middle East conflict
Gold fell on Monday as renewed Middle East tensions pushed oil and the dollar higher, stoking inflation concerns and keeping interest-rate expectations elevated, according to Reuters-reported market coverage.
Stocks Supported by Middle East Peace Hopes and AI Spending
U.S. stocks closed higher on May 29 as investors watched reports of possible Middle East de-escalation and a fresh wave of enthusiasm around AI-related spending, led by Dell’s stronger outlook.
Gap, American Eagle fall as weak apparel demand signals constrained consumer spending
Gap and American Eagle shares fell after the retailers' latest results pointed to weaker apparel demand and continued caution from U.S. consumers, even as both companies reported first-quarter sales growth.
Dell rallies after raising FY27 forecast on strong AI server demand
Dell shares surged in premarket trading after the company raised its annual revenue and profit forecasts, citing strong demand for Nvidia-powered AI servers and a higher fiscal 2027 AI server outlook.
BHP electrical workers to vote on strike at key Australian iron ore export hub
Electrical workers at BHP’s Port Hedland port in Western Australia will vote on strike action after six months of stalled talks with management, according to Reuters. The move raises the risk of disruption at one of Australia’s most important iron ore export hubs, with action possible by June 30 if no agreement is reached.
Dell raises annual forecasts as AI data center buildout fuels demand
Dell raised its full-year FY27 revenue and earnings outlook after reporting strong demand for AI-optimized servers tied to data center buildout. The company said it had more than $64 billion in AI server orders and entered the year with a $43 billion backlog.
CVS will cover Lilly's Zepbound and Foundayo, expanding GLP-1 access
CVS Caremark said it will expand commercial coverage for Eli Lilly’s obesity drugs, restoring Zepbound to its formularies on Oct. 1 and removing a new-to-market block on Foundayo on June 1.
CTS Eventim Says Q1 Revenue Rose 23% as Live Entertainment Drove Growth
CTS Eventim reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of EUR 613.5 million, up 23% year on year, as live entertainment led growth and adjusted EBITDA rose 18.5% to EUR 118.9 million.
Oil rises after Iran and US trade airstrikes
Oil prices climbed after renewed U.S.-Iran military strikes and retaliation intensified fears of disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Wall Street Ends Mixed as Mideast Peace Deal Uncertainty Weighs on Markets
U.S. stocks were subdued on May 27 as investors watched Middle East peace talks, while earnings moves in Bath & Body Works and Zscaler drove individual stocks.
Spain blocks Polymarket and Kalshi over gambling-licence rules
Spain’s gambling regulator has opened sanctioning proceedings against Polymarket and Kalshi and ordered their websites blocked, saying they were operating without the required licence.
Strategy completes $1.5 billion debt repurchase
Strategy said it completed a repurchase of about $1.5 billion of its 0% convertible senior notes due 2029 for about $1.38 billion in cash, reducing its outstanding convertible debt to $6.7 billion.
Strive acquires 1,109 bitcoin, raising total holdings to 16,500 coins
Strive disclosed in an SEC filing that it bought 1,109 bitcoin between May 19 and May 22 at an average price of about $76,989 per coin, lifting its total holdings to 16,500 BTC. The company also said it is evaluating a near-term refresh of its at-the-market programs.
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MiCA-Compliant Euro Stablecoin Depegs to $0.85 After Alleged Multisig Exploit
StablR’s euro stablecoin EURR fell to about $0.85 on May 24 after reports of an alleged 1-of-3 multisig exploit. Coverage said the incident also hit USDR, with some reports estimating about $2.8 million extracted and market data showing a sharp same-day depeg.
SEC Approves Nasdaq Bitcoin Index Options In New Institutional Milestone
The SEC has granted accelerated approval for Nasdaq PHLX to list and trade Nasdaq Bitcoin Index Options, marking a new step for regulated Bitcoin derivatives on a major U.S. exchange.
Bitcoin sinks to $74,300 as spot ETFs bleed $2.26 billion in two weeks
Bitcoin fell to about $74,300 on May 23 as U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs logged more than $2.26 billion in outflows over two weeks, adding pressure to a broader crypto selloff.
ICE and OKX announce perpetual Brent and WTI oil futures
ICE and OKX said they will launch perpetual futures on OKX tied to ICE Brent and WTI crude benchmarks, extending the exchange’s commodity-perpetual product line into traditional energy markets.