Warsaw's WIG20 index posted solid gains driven by rises in Orlen, KGHM and major banks. Consumer stocks, including Dino, remained weak, but this did not prevent overall index growth. Analysts suggest the improved sentiment may have been linked to statements made by Vladimir Putin, despite Donald Trump causing turbulence in commodity markets.
Battery recycling and energy storage company Redwood Materials has hired Deepak Ahuja, former Tesla CFO, as its new chief financial officer. The hire reunites Ahuja with former Tesla CTO JB Straubel, who founded Redwood Materials. Ahuja stated it is too early to discuss a potential IPO for the company.
Chip stocks continue their strong rally, tempting investors to jump in quickly. Experts suggest a more measured approach using options to limit the amount of capital at risk. This strategy may be especially appealing for investors looking to benefit from the sector's growth without overexposing themselves.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is reviewing a plan to end its decades-old policy requiring companies and individuals settling enforcement actions to refrain from disputing the allegations. The White House is examining the proposal, which would allow settled parties to publicly deny wrongdoing. The change could significantly alter how securities enforcement cases are handled.
President Trump has invited Elon Musk of Tesla, Apple's Tim Cook, and BlackRock's Larry Fink to accompany him on a trip to China. The visit centers on a summit with President Xi Jinping covering trade, artificial intelligence, and geopolitics. The move signals a prominent role for the private sector in high-stakes US-China diplomacy.
The International Energy Agency has described the effects of a prolonged Hormuz strait blockade as "the greatest challenge to global energy security in history." According to Reuters, OPEC oil production in April fell to its lowest level in two decades. The situation raises serious concerns about global energy market stability.
A bank group led by JPMorgan Chase has pulled back a credit line extended to a troubled KKR private credit fund, known by its ticker FSK. The fund has been racking up mounting losses, making it one of the most prominent warning signs in the private credit market. Analysts say it exposes fault lines in the broader private credit story.
PayPal is restructuring to spin off Venmo as a standalone business unit, a move widely seen as laying the groundwork for a potential sale. Stripe has reportedly expressed interest in acquiring PayPal outright. The timing of Venmo's major redesign makes the changes especially significant for the company's future.
Shares of Moderna, Lumentum, Intel, and monday.com were among those posting the largest moves in premarket trading. The article tracks the biggest early price swings ahead of the regular market session, providing key data for investors monitoring the market in real time.
An outbreak of Hantavirus aboard a cruise ship has triggered a sharp surge in biotech and pharmaceutical stocks. Investors are reacting to reports of companies actively developing vaccines against the virus. The outbreak has driven significant gains across the pharmaceutical sector.
S&P 500 index futures were little changed as of 7:44 a.m. New York time on May 11, 2026, following Friday's rally. The US and Iran remain far apart on a framework to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The ongoing geopolitical tension continues to weigh on market sentiment.
PZU ETF GOLD Portfelowy made its debut on the Warsaw Stock Exchange on Monday, becoming the third ETF product launched by PZU's investment fund company on the GPW. The fund tracks gold prices and is available to investors without any management fees until the end of the year. It marks a further expansion of PZU's passive investment product lineup.
BP shares, which were tumbling a year ago with analysts advising clients to steer clear, are now becoming a darling on Wall Street. Buy ratings for the oil giant have doubled over the past year, signaling a dramatic turnaround in analyst sentiment. BP is steadily rebuilding investor confidence after a difficult period.
Poland's warehouse and industrial real estate market grew by 653,300 square meters of new space in the first quarter of the year, according to analysis by the Polish Chamber of Commercial Real Estate (PINK). Demand for modern warehouse and industrial facilities remains strong across the country. The data highlights Poland's continued attractiveness as a logistics hub in Central Europe.
Nike has been sued by consumers in the United States, according to Reuters. Customers accuse the company of failing to refund costs related to tariffs after the US Supreme Court struck them down. The lawsuit concerns price hikes Nike allegedly introduced to offset duties imposed during Donald Trump's presidency.
Megan Greene of the Bank of England discusses the challenges of monetary policy in a world increasingly shaped by supply-side shocks. Traditional central bank tools are designed to manage demand, making them less effective against disruptions like supply chain issues or geopolitical conflicts. Greene explores how policymakers should adapt their strategies to these new economic realities.
The Odd Lots podcast examines a core challenge facing central banks since Covid: their tools are built to manage demand, yet the biggest economic disruptions have been supply-side. Supply chain breakdowns, the war in Ukraine, and the conflict involving Iran are cited as examples where monetary policy has limited impact. Guests debate how central banks should respond to these persistent structural challenges.
Weronika Achramowicz, managing partner at Baker McKenzie Poland, stresses that sanctions due diligence has become a cornerstone of any transaction with an international element. Geopolitical instability significantly raises legal and reputational risks in cross-border deals. Companies must thoroughly vet counterparties to avoid breaching international sanctions regimes.
Poland's Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has fined furniture retailer Beliani (PL) GmbH 8.45 million PLN for refusing to provide information during an investigation into its e-commerce sales practices. The decision was announced on Monday. The case concerns the company's online trading practices.
Poland's UOKiK president imposed a maximum fine of nearly 8.5 million PLN (equivalent to 2 million euros) on furniture retailer Beliani for refusing to provide requested information during proceedings. The penalty is among the highest ever issued by the office for non-cooperation. The case is part of a broader investigation into the company's business practices.