Group 1: Banking and Financial Services - Jamie Dimon expresses desire to remain CEO of JPMorgan for at least 5 more years, with potential interest in a role as Fed Chair [2] - BMO warns about the latest surge in silver prices, while Goldman Sachs issues caution regarding copper [2] Group 2: Emerging Asset Classes - Prediction markets are gaining traction as an emerging asset class, with brokerages like Robinhood and Interactive Brokers offering these derivatives [4] - Goldman Sachs is exploring opportunities in prediction markets, indicating a shift towards integrating these event-based contracts into traditional financial services [5] - The use of prediction markets for pricing risks in stock sectors and ETFs is becoming more common, although speculation can lead to a gambling-like environment [6] Group 3: Corporate Developments - Keurig Dr Pepper is nearing a transformative deal with JDE Peet's [3] - Strong inflows reported for BlackRock, which has set a significant fundraising target [8] - U.S. megabanks are reducing headcount at the highest rate in nearly a decade [8] - Equinor has received judicial approval to resume construction on a New York wind project [8] Group 4: Market Overview - In Asia, major markets show slight declines, with Japan, Hong Kong, and China down by 0.3%, while India sees a 0.2% increase [9] - European markets are mixed, with London flat, Paris down 0.5%, and Frankfurt down 0.2% [9] - U.S. futures indicate a positive outlook, with Dow up 0.1%, S&P up 0.3%, and Nasdaq up 0.7% [9]