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📅May 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Nvidia CEO joins Trump-Xi summit boosting markets; Anthropic eyes $30B raise valuing at $900B; Siemens announces €6B buyback; Dubai ruler reshuffles Emaar.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Joins Trump on Air Force One to China Summit

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is accompanying President Trump to Beijing for talks with Xi Jinping on trade, tariffs, and Taiwan. The news has lifted global equities, with Asian markets up 0.5%, S&P futures +0.2%, and Nasdaq +0.4%. Source 1Source 2

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Anthropic in Talks for $30 Billion Funding Round Valuing Firm at $900 Billion

Anthropic is negotiating with investors for at least $30B in new financing, potentially its largest round and valuing the AI company over $900B. This Bloomberg scoop is boosting tech sentiment amid market gains. Source 1Source 2

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Siemens Announces €6 Billion Share Buyback Over Five Years

Siemens revealed a €6B share repurchase program amid a tough backdrop, with CEO set to discuss details. The announcement comes as European markets react positively to broader corporate news. Source 1

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Dubai Ruler Tightens Grip on Emaar in $6.5B Reshuffle

Dubai's ruler is consolidating control over Emaar Properties in a $6.5B corporate overhaul. This move highlights ongoing real estate and governance shifts in the region. Source 2

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Samsung Shares Down 6% Amid Memory Chip Supply Concerns

Samsung underperformed with a 6% drop due to worries over supply disruptions for memory chips, despite overall Asian equity gains. SK Hynix also lagged but markets lifted by Nvidia news. Source 2

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Qualcomm and AMD Decline Sharply in Recent Trading

Qualcomm and AMD saw significant declines yesterday, contributing to negative closes before today's rebound. This reflects volatility in semiconductors ahead of Trump-Xi talks. Source 2

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Australian Government Targets Property Investor Tax Breaks in Budget

Australia's budget eliminates a 15% discount on capital gains tax and 50% deduction for property investors, aiming to tackle inequality. Concerns rise over unintended consequences for shares and other assets. Source 3

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Presight CEO Discusses Amid Global Markets Coverage

Thomas Pramotedham, Presight CEO, featured on markets show as Dubai ruler's Emaar moves and Trump-Xi summit dominate. Highlights corporate resilience in volatile geopolitics. Source 2

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General Atlantic Chairman Comments on Trump-Xi Implications

Bill Ford, General Atlantic Chairman and CEO, provides insights on US-China talks' impact on corporates, amid oil standstill from Iran and UK political drama. Source 2

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OCBC Chief Economist on Asian Equities Boost from Nvidia Trip

Selena Ling notes KOSPI-led gains in Asia after Jensen Huang's China visit with Trump, countering tariff and supply chain pressures with strong Chinese exports. Source 2