Stocktwits Passport Portfolio: QQQ Holds Up Better Than SPY, DIA And Asian Stocks Amid Bond Market Rout This Week

U.S. Treasury yields surged to multi-decade highs this week before pulling back on Thursday. Asian markets, including China, Japan, Taiwan and South Korea, are also trending lower as soaring energy prices, inflationary concerns and growing interest rate uncertainty weighed on equities. The iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI) was down nearly 1% in a shortened week…

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Samsung just increased Galaxy S26 prices

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Source: Alex Choros Prefer WhistleOut in Google Samsung has quietly increased local pricing for the Galaxy S26 family, with the entry level now starting at $1,649. That’s a $100 increase compared to the phone’s original launch price, back in March. Most Galaxy S26 models have the same $100 increase, the 1TB Galaxy S26…

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Heritage sightseeing, folk dances, boat tours get China’s National Day holiday off to vibrant start

China’s week-long National Day holiday kicked off on Thursday with crowds flocking to world heritage sites, take part in cultural activities or join scenic river cruises, as popular tourist destinations across the country rolled out new experiences to attract holidaymakers. The National Day holiday, also referred to as “Golden Week” in China, runs from Oct…

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