CNBC’s Most Valuable Sports Empires 2026: Here’s how the world’s top 20 stack up

The world’s 20 most valuable sports ownership groups are worth a combined $269 billion, according to CNBC’s Most Valuable Sports Empires 2026.
SK Hynix prepares U.S. listing at $166 per share — here’s why HSBC says it could be worth 20% more

HSBC analysts see the South Korean chipmaker’s foray into U.S. markets as the catalyst to narrow the valuation gap with rival Micron Technology.
Red Lobster’s Ultimate Endless Shrimp promotion described as a ‘car crash for the company, lawsuit says

“Thai Union doubled down on a campaign to squeeze out every drop of value that it could,” creditors said
NBA targets Asian resurgence with technology and talent push

Southeast Asia has emerged as one of the NBA’s fastest-growing markets for fan engagement, making the region a focal point for both player development and business expansion.
U.S.-Iran peace deal grants access to Tehran’s nuclear sites, UN watchdog says

“The technical work has started, and we hope to be there soon,” IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said at a news conference in Japan on Friday.
Goldman says private credit may invest a lot of `dry powder’ in this sector

Private credit may use its sizable amount of “dry powder” to combat potential financing market dislocations in this sector, according to Goldman Sachs.
Oil slides 2% as markets look past fresh Iran tensions and focus on supply outlook

Oil extended declines on Friday, with markets focused any further breakthroughs in the Middle East conflict, while digesting a flurry of news from the region.
UN agency pauses Hormuz ship evacuation plan after first vessel attack under peace deal

The pause follows a container ship being struck near the coast of Oman on Thursday, with a U.S. official saying that Iran was responsible for the attack.
SoftBank sinks 12% as Asia tech rout tracks declines in the U.S.

SoftBank Group plunged, leading a broad selloff in Asian technology stocks amid mounting concerns over the rising cost of artificial intelligence infrastructure.
S&P 500 futures are little changed as index heads for losing week: Live updates

The technology-dominant Nasdaq Composite and broad S&P 500 index are both on pace to end the trading week in the red.