Apple’s Wozniak Advocates AI Education, Nasdaq Bullish Trends Persist | May 24, 2026

Executive Summary

In today's highlights, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak emphasized the importance of 'Actual Intelligence' in his graduation speech, resonating with the future of AI in education. On the market front, the Nasdaq 100 is showing sustained bullish trends despite recent volatility, indicating confidence among investors. Additionally, trade relations surged between Switzerland and Egypt, reaching $2.3 billion in 2025, reflecting a strengthening economic partnership and investment influx. Meanwhile, the GCC-UK Free Trade Agreement is anticipated to create new trade and investment opportunities.

Startups — 5 articles

The startup scene is buzzing, particularly with the recent ban on nicotine pouches in France, setting a significant regulatory precedent in the health sector.

• France bans Zyns and other nicotine pouches — with violators facing 5 years in prison and a shocking fine — Post (ZM)
• L'analyste le plus optimiste de Wall Street affirme que SpaceX et Tesla pourraient fusionner l'année prochaine. — Business Insider Japan (JP)
• Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak’s graduation speech on ‘AI’ sparks cheers: ‘Actual Intelligence’ — New York Post (US)
• Snoopy returns to Apple TV with a new adventure and brand new special — Daily Makedonia (MK)
• NLC Issues Notice to Kisumu Residents Over Compulsory Land Acquisition for Govt Project — Kenyans (KE)

Markets — 5 articles

The Nasdaq remains resilient, highlighting investor optimism amid market fluctuations, while sectors like chip stocks are beginning to exhibit recovery patterns reminiscent of past trends.

• La tendance à long terme du Nasdaq 100 reste haussière malgré la récente augmentation de la volatilité — Business Times (SG)
• « Le marché a sauté sur le requin » : les stocks de chips grésillants se redressent, montrant des signes de tendances observées en 2000 — Business Times (SG)
• Switzerland-Egypt trade reaches $2.3bn in 2025 as Swiss investment ranks top 10 — DailyNewsEgypt (EG)
• GCC-UK FTA will usher in a new era for two-way trade and investments — BNA Bahrain News Agency (BH)
• Wealth Plus Developments unveils VERS Commercial Arena in New Cairo with EGP 4bn investment — DailyNewsEgypt (EG)

Business — 3 articles

The emphasis on AI and sustainability is gaining traction, with major stakeholders acknowledging the potential of AI in revolutionizing industries, particularly in energy efficiency.

• Experts at Sustainability Forum Middle East 2026 will address Bahrain’s energy efficiency — BNA Bahrain News Agency (BH)
• David confronts Goliath, we can witness an "Apple moment" in 3D printing — hvg.hu (HU)
• Apple has registered a new domain for branded AI — Day.az (AZ)