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Hanwha Group rises to 4th in market cap amid Iran crisis
Hanwha Group's market cap rose to 4th place due to increased interest in defense stocks amid Iran crisis. Defense subsidiaries like Hanwha Aerospace and Hanwha Systems saw significant stock price increases.
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JPMorgan predicts the Crypto Market Structure Act will likely pass by mid-2026, potentially transforming the crypto market and attracting institutional investors.