{"id":62465,"date":"2026-05-28T14:38:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T18:38:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/anthropic-nears-1-trillion-valuation-in-65-billion-funding-round-cboe-secures-sec-approval-for-24-5-options-trading\/62465\/"},"modified":"2026-05-28T14:38:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T18:38:19","slug":"anthropic-nears-1-trillion-valuation-in-65-billion-funding-round-cboe-secures-sec-approval-for-24-5-options-trading","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/anthropic-nears-1-trillion-valuation-in-65-billion-funding-round-cboe-secures-sec-approval-for-24-5-options-trading\/62465\/","title":{"rendered":"Anthropic Nears $1 Trillion Valuation in $65 Billion Funding Round; CBOE Secures SEC Approval for 24\/5 Options Trading"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 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data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/anthropic-nears-1-trillion-valuation-in-65-billion-funding-round-cboe-secures-sec-approval-for-24-5-options-trading\/62465\/#Anthropic_Valuation_Skyrockets_in_Historic_Funding_Round\" >Anthropic Valuation Skyrockets in Historic Funding Round<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/anthropic-nears-1-trillion-valuation-in-65-billion-funding-round-cboe-secures-sec-approval-for-24-5-options-trading\/62465\/#CBOE_to_Launch_Near_Round-the-Clock_Trading\" >CBOE to Launch Near Round-the-Clock Trading<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/anthropic-nears-1-trillion-valuation-in-65-billion-funding-round-cboe-secures-sec-approval-for-24-5-options-trading\/62465\/#Southwest_Airlines_Signals_Strategic_Shift_Amid_Strong_Demand\" >Southwest Airlines Signals Strategic Shift Amid Strong Demand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/anthropic-nears-1-trillion-valuation-in-65-billion-funding-round-cboe-secures-sec-approval-for-24-5-options-trading\/62465\/#Geopolitical_Tensions_and_Monetary_Policy_Outlook\" >Geopolitical Tensions and Monetary Policy Outlook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/anthropic-nears-1-trillion-valuation-in-65-billion-funding-round-cboe-secures-sec-approval-for-24-5-options-trading\/62465\/#Corporate_and_Regulatory_Briefs\" >Corporate and Regulatory Briefs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Anthropic reached a staggering $965 billion post-money valuation<\/strong> following a <strong>$65 billion Series H funding round<\/strong>, fueled by a <strong>$47 billion revenue run-rate<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>CBOE Global Markets (<a href=\"\/stock\/CBOE\">CBOE<\/a>) received SEC approval<\/strong> to launch extended trading hours for select single-stock options, including the <strong>&quot;Magnificent 7&quot; tech giants<\/strong>, starting <strong>July 13, 2026<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Southwest Airlines (<a href=\"\/stock\/LUV\">LUV<\/a>) reported a 25% year-over-year surge<\/strong> in business travel revenue for March, signaling robust consumer resilience despite <strong>seven consecutive fare increases<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Iran\u2019s Tasnim News Agency denied reports<\/strong> that a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the U.S. has been finalized, stating the draft text remains incomplete.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Alberto Musalem<\/strong> signaled that the Fed\u2019s previous easing bias is no longer appropriate as the <strong>neutral rate may be higher<\/strong> than previously estimated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anthropic_Valuation_Skyrockets_in_Historic_Funding_Round\"><\/span>Anthropic Valuation Skyrockets in Historic Funding Round<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>AI powerhouse <strong>Anthropic<\/strong> has announced a massive <strong>$65 billion Series H funding round<\/strong>, propelling its post-money valuation to <strong>$965 billion<\/strong>. The round was led by heavyweights including <strong>Altimeter Capital<\/strong>, <strong>Dragoneer<\/strong>, <strong>Greenoaks<\/strong>, and <strong>Sequoia Capital<\/strong>, with significant participation from <strong>Blackstone<\/strong>, <strong>Brookfield<\/strong>, and <strong>Temasek<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The funding package incorporates <strong>$15 billion<\/strong> in previously committed investments from hyperscalers, including a <strong>$5 billion<\/strong> contribution from Amazon (<a href=\"\/stock\/AMZN\">AMZN<\/a>). Anthropic revealed its <strong>run-rate revenue surpassed $47 billion<\/strong> earlier this month, <em>highlighting the unprecedented scale of enterprise demand for AI infrastructure.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CBOE_to_Launch_Near_Round-the-Clock_Trading\"><\/span>CBOE to Launch Near Round-the-Clock Trading<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>CBOE Global Markets (<a href=\"\/stock\/CBOE\">CBOE<\/a>) has cleared a major regulatory hurdle, receiving <strong>SEC approval<\/strong> to offer extended trading hours for select single-stock options. The new session, set to debut <strong>July 13, 2026<\/strong>, will initially feature approximately <strong>20 high-liquidity names<\/strong>, specifically targeting the <strong>&quot;Magnificent 7&quot; mega-cap tech stocks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, CBOE plans to expand <strong>23&#215;5 U.S. equities trading<\/strong> on its <strong>EDGX Equities Exchange<\/strong> in December. To qualify for the extended-hours options session, stocks must maintain a <strong>market cap above $50 billion<\/strong> and a <strong>daily average trading volume exceeding 10 million shares<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Southwest_Airlines_Signals_Strategic_Shift_Amid_Strong_Demand\"><\/span>Southwest Airlines Signals Strategic Shift Amid Strong Demand<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Southwest Airlines (<a href=\"\/stock\/LUV\">LUV<\/a>) CEO reported that <strong>business travel revenue jumped 25%<\/strong> year-over-year in March, with momentum sustaining through the second quarter. Despite implementing <strong>seven fare increases since February<\/strong>, the airline noted that consumers remain <em>highly resilient and show little price sensitivity<\/em> in the face of rising fuel costs.<\/p>\n<p>In a potential departure from its historic low-cost model, management signaled Southwest may add <strong>&quot;true first class&quot; cabin options<\/strong> and expand into <strong>long-haul international routes<\/strong>. The goal of this strategic pivot is to increase brand relevance and reduce the frequency of passengers switching to legacy competitors for premium services.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geopolitical_Tensions_and_Monetary_Policy_Outlook\"><\/span>Geopolitical Tensions and Monetary Policy Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Iran\u2019s state-aligned <strong>Tasnim News Agency<\/strong> officially denied reports that a <strong>U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding<\/strong> has been finalized. The agency clarified that the draft text has neither been completed nor confirmed by the negotiating team, and the <strong>Pakistani mediator<\/strong> has not been notified of any final agreement.<\/p>\n<p>On the domestic front, <strong>Fed\u2019s Musalem<\/strong> noted that the recent rise in <strong>Treasury yields<\/strong> reflects a resilient economy and a <strong>higher expected neutral rate<\/strong>. Musalem emphasized that current policy appears to be at or below the long-run neutral level, suggesting that <em>rate cuts may not be imminent<\/em> as the FOMC navigates sticky inflation and balance sheet normalization.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Corporate_and_Regulatory_Briefs\"><\/span>Corporate and Regulatory Briefs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Petrobras (<a href=\"\/stock\/PBR\">PBR<\/a>)<\/strong> confirmed that negotiations with <strong>SBM Offshore<\/strong> for the commissioning of two <strong>FPSOs (Floating Production Storage and Offloading)<\/strong> have been completed. Contract signing is expected shortly, marking a key step in the Brazilian oil giant&#39;s production expansion.<\/p>\n<p>In regulatory news, the <strong>U.S. CFTC<\/strong> has filed a lawsuit to block <strong>Rhode Island<\/strong> state enforcement actions to protect federal jurisdiction over commodity markets. Additionally, the <strong>FAA<\/strong> has established <strong>&quot;No Drone Zones&quot;<\/strong> around <strong>2026 FIFA World Cup<\/strong> stadiums and team base camps to ensure security during the global event.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, the <strong>European Commission<\/strong> approved a <strong>\u20ac500 million Spanish state aid program<\/strong> to support agricultural firms struggling with high fertilizer costs. The <strong>Federal Reserve<\/strong> also issued a public warning regarding <strong>unsolicited scam calls<\/strong> from individuals posing as Fed officials to steal personal banking information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways Anthropic reached a staggering $965 billion post-money valuation following a $65 billion Series H funding round, fueled by 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