Unilever maintains a Hold rating. The company's valuation reflects a balanced risk-reward profile following the divestiture of its Food business and ongoing macroeconomic challenges. Q1 saw 3.8% underlying sales growth, primarily driven by emerging markets and Power Brands, with Home Care performing strongly while Foods lagged. The McCormick deal brings Unilever $15.7 billion in cash, a 9.9% stake in the new entity, and capital for buybacks and higher-growth initiatives, but immediate upside for the stock appears limited.

This article explores the ongoing debate between investing in Berkshire Hathaway and the S&P 500. While the S&P 500 outperformed Berkshire over the past decade due to a concentrated tech rally, Berkshire's robust cash position and diversified holdings position it favorably for future market turbulence. The author suggests a balanced approach, rating Berkshire a 'buy' and the S&P 500 a 'hold,' with a potential shift towards an equal mix of both.

Hyperliquid's derivatives platform has surpassed $10 billion in perpetual futures open interest, cementing its position as a major player. While crypto assets remain a core component, significant growth is now driven by traditional financial instruments such as equities, commodities, and pre-IPO markets through its innovative HIP-3 framework. This expansion highlights a growing trend of traditional assets being traded on 24-hour crypto rails, potentially reshaping global trading cycles.