A 70% surge put this Hong Kong-based HR platform on the map after it posted explosive growth in both its nursing and logistics divisions.

With over 23,000 professionals now in its network and a new entry into the government-backed elderly care voucher program, this company is quietly building a dominant position in Asia’s aging population boom.

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Markets

U.S. stocks hit record highs as progress on a U.S.-China trade deal and cooling inflation boosted hopes for Fed rate cuts and a soft landing.

  • DJIA [+0.71%]

  • S&P 500 [+1.23%]

  • Nasdaq [+1.86%]

  • Russell 2k [+0.35%]

Market-Moving News

Retail

The Yoga Brand That’s Now Playing Sunday Football

Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ: LULU) is suiting up for a whole new game after teaming with the NFL to release gear for all 32 teams.

It’s the first time the brand has stepped into officially licensed sportswear, and it feels like a touchdown for a company known more for yoga mats than locker rooms.

The new line blends team colors with that soft, sculpted Lululemon fabric people swear by.

Whether you’re watching from the couch or tailgating outside, you’ll finally have something that’s both sporty and stylish enough to wear beyond game day.

Playing in a New League

This isn’t just another collab, it’s Lululemon declaring it wants a seat at the big-brand table with Nike and Adidas.

The brand’s been slowly building its menswear game, and this deal gives it the kind of exposure money alone can’t buy.

You can already picture it: yoga pants on Friday, football hoodies on Sunday, all from the same brand. That’s how lifestyle turns into loyalty, and loyalty turns into steady growth.

What You Should Watch

If this line connects, you’ll start seeing Lululemon gear far beyond gyms and spin studios.

That opens doors for more sports tie-ins and a stronger presence with fans who love performance gear but crave something premium.

So if your buddy asks whether this brand still has room to grow, you can tell him Lululemon isn’t just stretching — it’s sprinting into its next era.

Finance

The Bank That Swapped Suits for Sand and Strategy

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE: GS) is closing in on a $10 billion deal with the Kuwait Investment Authority.

That’s not just another handshake; it’s a signal that big money in the Gulf wants Goldman leading the charge.

The move fits perfectly with the bank’s quiet pivot toward private markets and long-term investments.

You can already tell this is less about quick trades and more about building serious wealth with patient partners.

How to Make Billion-Dollar Friends

The deal would tie Goldman to one of the world’s most powerful sovereign wealth funds.

For a company known for chasing speed, teaming up with Kuwait shows it’s learning the power of slow, steady capital.

You can feel the shift in attitude, too, from Wall Street hustle to relationship-building across continents.

It’s the kind of connection that can unlock doors in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and beyond.

The Long Game Pays Better

If this partnership goes through, Goldman adds a steady stream of fees and global influence that lasts years, not days.

That means stronger earnings, calmer cycles, and a business model built to breathe instead of sprint.

So if you’re wondering what to expect next, keep an eye on how deep Goldman digs into the Gulf. You might find the future of finance wears fewer ties and more sunblock.

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Mining

BHP’s $2 Billion Shortcut to the Future of Minerals

BHP Group (NYSE: BHP) just landed a potential $2 billion tailwind from a major minerals pact between the U.S. and Australia.

The deal is all about securing the metals that power electric cars, defense tech, and the next wave of clean energy.

In simple terms, Washington wants reliable friends for its resource supply, and BHP just became one of them.

You can see why the company’s massive Aussie mines suddenly look a lot more valuable.

Cash, Copper, and a Clear Path

The two countries are putting billions into this partnership, and BHP’s mines are right where the money’s headed.

Faster approvals and fresh funding make it easier for projects to move from dusty plans to running drills.

When timelines shrink, profits come quicker, and that’s the kind of rhythm every big producer dreams about.

If you love watching a company go from solid to unstoppable, this is that moment.

The Long Game Looks Bright

BHP’s copper empire is built for this shift, and now it’s getting official backing from both sides of the Pacific.

More demand, more stability, and less waiting around for red tape to clear.

So if someone asks whether BHP’s future looks shiny, you can tell them it’s brighter than a freshly polished copper coil.

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Top Winners and Losers

Click Holdings Limited [CLIK] $10.46 (+70.36%)

Click Holdings surged after posting 89% revenue growth and more than 200% expansion in its nursing and logistics units, signaling strong momentum despite short-term losses.

Avidity Biosciences Inc [RNA] $70.00 (+42.42%)

Avidity jumped more than 40% after Novartis agreed to acquire the company for $12 billion in cash, securing its neuromuscular RNA therapy programs.

Dyne Therapeutics Inc [DYN] $24.17 (+41.18%)

Dyne rallied as Novartis’ $12 billion takeover of rival Avidity validated RNA-based therapies for muscular disorders, boosting investor confidence in Dyne’s pipeline.

Intellia Thera CS [NTLA] $14.79 (-42.23%)

Intellia shares collapsed after a serious liver safety event forced the company to pause two pivotal gene-editing trials for its CRISPR platform.

Prenetics Global Limited [PRE] $13.08 (-21.96%)

Prenetics fell after pricing a $48 million public offering with highly dilutive terms, despite including long-term warrant incentives.

Organon & Co [OGN] $7.06 (-22.98%)

Organon tumbled following the CEO’s resignation over improper sales practices that inflated quarterly results and triggered board-level fallout.

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