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18 Jun, 2026
SpaceX went public at a $2.1 trillion valuation, propelling CEO Elon Musk's net worth into trillionaire status.
SpaceX gave 30% of IPO shares to retail investors, according to reports.
President Donald Trump said Apple agreed to work with Intel to design and build chips in the U.S., marking a huge win for the government-backed chipmaker.
The bulk of his fortune is in the stocks of two companies.
Popular cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez drew attention to the fact that Elon Musk, who became the world’s first trillionaire, owns Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE). Is Musk ‘Orange-Pilled’? In an X post, Martinez paired a line drawing of Musk with the Bitcoin logo, with the caption, “The world’s first TRILLIONAIRE owns Bitcoin. Let that sink in.” Both of Musk’s companies, Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SPCX) and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA), indeed hold BTC in thei
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Tim Cook says Apple can no longer absorb soaring memory-chip costs driven by the artificial intelligence boom, signalling higher prices for consumers and raising concerns about broader inflation across the technology sector.View on euronews
Investors in index funds will soon own a sliver of SpaceX. Consider these moves if you’re worried it’s a bubble.
Tesla's embodiment of artificial intelligence (AI) makes it one of the best ways to capitalize on the revolutionary changes driven by AI development.
CoreWeave (NasdaqGS:CRWV) reported record-breaking results in the MLPerf Training v6.0 benchmark. The company used its production AI cloud platform powered by NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 GPUs. The benchmark runs were conducted on infrastructure that is currently available to customers. CoreWeave enters this news cycle with the stock at $115.21 and a year-to-date return of 45.2%, alongside a 20.5% gain over the past week and 11.0% over the past month. These moves come despite the stock being down...
The risk/reward ratio on stocks doesn't look as good as it used to.
U.S. President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post on Thursday that Apple has agreed ‌to work with Intel to design and manufacture its chips ‌in the United States. A partnership with Intel helps Apple diversify its manufacturing base ​as it seeks additional chip capacity. The iPhone maker relies heavily on TSMC, whose advanced production lines are in high demand from AI chipmakers such as Nvidia and AMD.
Nio says it is the first automaker to synchronize driver-assist software releases across third-party and in-house chip platforms.
STORY: Apple plans to raise prices for its products as a shortage of memory chips bites.That’s according to Chief Executive Tim Cook in an interview with the Wall Street Journal published Wednesday.A surge in AI-driven demand has left consumer electronics companies battling to secure supplies of key components, with chip prices soaring as a result.Cook says Apple has done its best to avoid passing on the rising costs to consumers.But he told the Journal that price hikes were now unavoidable.He didn’t say exactly when the increases would come, or how big they would be.Cook identified memory chips as a key issue, saying suppliers were passing on “huge” price increases.He said Apple was ready to invest in steps to boost supply, but wouldn’t build its own memory chip factories.Cook is due to hand over the reins to John Ternus in September.The change in leadership will come as Apple launches key products.It’s widely expected to debut its first folding handset that month, alongside new versions of the regular iPhone.
The stock is taking off, and some investors fear they are missing out.
Wolfe expects Tesla to deliver 420,000 vehicles in Q2, above the 400,000-unit consensus.
SpaceX's IPO is just the beginning of what will be a closely monitored stock, with many important events over the next six months that investors will want to be aware of.
Orbital data centers may prove critical to AI growth.
Simply Good Foods stock is down 62% in a year. Is this health-food stock a bargain or a value trap?
Netlist, Inc. (OTCBQ: NLST) today announced it has initiated new legal proceedings against Samsung in the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. These actions are based on the infringement of Netlist's U.S. Patent Nos. 12,646,537 and 12,650,937, which respectively read on Samsung's high-bandwidth memory (HBM) products and Samsung's DDR5 RDIMMs and MRDIMMs. The new ITC complaint names Google, Supermicro, Nvidia and Broadcom as addi
With a net profit margin of 62.97%, NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) is included among the 12 Most Profitable American Stocks to Buy in 2026. A pioneer in accelerated computing, NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) is a full-stack computing company with data-center-scale offerings that are reshaping the industry. NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) announced on June 15 that it is looking to […]
The company announced a government-backed expansion for its AI business, and investors promptly headed for the exits.
SpaceX just had its first daily valuation pullback as a public company. Is now the time to buy?
Even when excluding the significant upward revisions to Energy sector estimates, aggregate Q2 earnings estimates for the remainder of the S&P 500 index would still be in positive territory since the start of April.
Microsoft (NasdaqGS:MSFT) is shifting its Copilot Cowork enterprise AI platform to usage-based pricing as Copilot adoption grows. The company is evaluating alternative AI models, including options such as DeepSeek, to help manage AI infrastructure costs. These changes are part of a wider cost optimization effort across Microsoft’s AI and cloud operations. The move signals a transition away from traditional licensing toward a more flexible, consumption-driven AI billing model for enterprise...
17 Jun, 2026
No cash changed hands, and no shares were sold into the open market in the process, a filing shows.
Citigroup's dividend yield has fallen steeply as its stock has soared over the last three years. Is the stock still a buy?
CEO Tim Cook said in a recent interview that the situation is "unsustainable."
With a free cash flow yield of 19.84%, General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) is included among the 12 Stocks From Companies Generating High Cash Flow. On June 15, The Wall Street Journal reported that General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) is in discussions with Lockheed Martin about producing parts for the defense contractor’s weapons systems, according to people […]
With a free cash flow yield of 14.04%, Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) is included among the 12 Stocks From Companies Generating High Cash Flow. On June 9, Reuters reported that Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) could exceed its initial forecast of 15% growth in second-quarter markets revenue, driven by strength in its equities business, according […]
Apple is reportedly working on AI-enabled AirPods with integrated cameras aimed for a 2027 release. The company is also said to be developing a second-generation foldable iPhone on a similar timeline. These products would mark a shift toward AI wearables and foldable devices beyond regular hardware refresh cycles. For investors tracking Apple, NasdaqGS:AAPL, the focus is often on how new product categories can complement existing revenue drivers. The stock is currently trading at $295.95,...
In recent days, General Electric Company moved to expand its board by electing Microsoft executive Judson Althoff as an independent director, while GE Aerospace deepened its role in advanced technologies through support for Starfighters Space’s STARLAUNCH 1 design review and a Memorandum of Understanding with Wolfspeed on high-voltage silicon carbide power modules. Alongside these developments, GE Vernova’s small modular reactor component partnership in Ontario highlights how the group is...
Shares of global financial services firm Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) jumped 2.6% in the afternoon session after its investment management division, alongside partner Ridgeback Group, announced the acquisition of a UK private rental business for approximately £1.05 billion.
Apple CEO Tim Cook warns that skyrocketing memory chip costs have made consumer price increases "unavoidable."
General Electric (GE) stock has drawn fresh attention after recent trading, with the shares last closing at $357.03. For investors, the key question is how this price lines up with GE’s current fundamentals. See our latest analysis for General Electric. Recent trading in General Electric shows momentum building, with a 1-month share price return of 24.84% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 52.16%, on top of a very large 3-year total shareholder return. If you are looking beyond General...
Qualcomm (QCOM) helped define the smartphone era. Now the chip giant is striving to prove it can play a far bigger role in the artificial intelligence boom. That may take a lot. Qualcomm is in talks to buy AI chip firm Tenstorrent in a transaction valued at $8 billion to $10 billion, according to ...
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It apparently fell short in an attempt to lease cloud capacity from a peer.
Apple is hardly alone in confronting this pressure. Microsoft’s newly launched Surface Pro 13-inch starts at $1,499 and its Surface Laptop at $1,599, roughly 50% above the prior-generation models that launched in 2024 at $999, with the AI-driven memory shortage cited as a central reason for the jump, according to reporting by Yahoo Finance. The repricing across the PC industry reflects a structural shift in the memory market that shows little sign of easing soon.
Apple CEO Tim Cook told The Wall Street Journal that ‘unfortunately, price increases are unavoidable.’
Apple (AAPL) closed the most recent trading day at $295.95, moving 1.1% from the previous trading session.
In the latest trading session, Microsoft (MSFT) closed at $378.86, marking a -3.8% move from the previous day.
WSJ’s Rolfe Winkler breaks down his exclusive interview with Apple CEO Tim Cook, who said Apple is raising prices on its devices after an “unprecedented” increase in the prices and availability of memory chips.
Apple plans to raise prices on its products to offset increasing memory and storage chip costs, CEO Tim Cook told ‌the Wall Street Journal in an interview. A surge in AI-driven demand for ‌data centers has forced consumer electronics companies into a fierce competition for dwindling supplies of the key ​components, driving prices sharply higher. Groups representing automakers, retailers, electronic firms and others had warned earlier this month that the increasing demand for memory chips could lead to dramatic price hikes in U.S. consumer goods and disrupt supply chains.
Both companies are led by Elon Musk, the world's first potential trillionaire, and are disrupting massive industries while creating substantial shareholder value.
SAN JOSE, Calif., June 17, 2026--Adobe (Nasdaq:ADBE) — the global technology leader that unleashes creativity, productivity and customer experiences through innovative tools and platforms — today announced Adobe Brand Visibility, a new solution for businesses to ensure their brand is visible, trusted and chosen across AI surfaces. The new offering is part of Adobe CX Enterprise, a new end-to-end agentic AI system that simplifies how businesses manage their entire customer lifecycle, from acquiri
The memory shortage is hitting the gaming sphere, with Sandisk's (SNDK) PlayStation 5 storage SSD costing nearly $3,000. Yahoo Finance Technology Editor Dan Howley breaks down the details.
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed down -1.21%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.98%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.99%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -1.19%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Investing.com -- The Canadian dollar weakened to a seven-month low against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve signaled a more hawkish stance, boosting the greenback across currency markets.
Yahoo Finance Senior Autos Reporter Pras Subramanian joins the show to discuss why Uber (UBER) and Lucid (LCID) chose Houston, Texas, as their next robotaxi market, what makes the city an attractive testing ground for autonomous ride-hailing and why there's so much riding on this launch for both companies.
On Wednesday, ride-hailing giant Uber EV maker Lucid and self-driving technology start-up Nuro announced plans to launch robo-taxis in Houston in 2027. Uber operates the network, Lucid builds the cars, and Nuro provides the autonomous driving technology. The move is yet another example that the long-promised era of driverless cars has arrived.
(Bloomberg) -- SpaceX shares declined for the first time since its record initial public offering, snapping a three-day rally that had reached nearly 50%. Most Read from BloombergRead the 14-Point Draft Memorandum Between the US and IranModi Warns of ‘Shortage of Trust’ Ahead of Trump MeetingIran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Confirms Deal Reached With USNetanyahu Pays a Political Price for Trump’s Iran DealApple Plans Camera AirPods Alongside Upgraded Foldable iPhone in 2027Shares of Elon Musk’s ro
SpaceX's (SPCX) IPO may be creating a vacuum, and space-themed ETFs are benefitting from the latest phase in the Space Race. Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre looks at the array of thematic space ETFs and how they have been gaining since SpaceX's mega-IPO last Friday.
BMW stock fell on Wednesday, dragging down shares of other European auto makers after a shocking cut to guidance that boils down to a weakening Chinese auto market. The drops came after BMW cut its 2026 automotive profit margin guidance to 1% to 3%, down from 4% to 6%. “BMW blamed the sharp cut to guidance on an acceleration in the negative development of the China passenger car market in [the second quarter], which had triggered a more intense competitive environment in China and in other countries in the Asia Pacific region,” wrote Bernstein analyst Stephen Reitman on Wednesday.
US stocks (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) ended Wednesday's session in negative territory after Federal Reserve officials unanimously voted to hold interest rates at their June FOMC meeting today, while also forecasting at least one possible rate hike ahead. Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre breaks down the trading day's market reactions to the Fed's big decision. This was Kevin Warsh's first FOMC meeting he presided over as the new chairman of the Fed.
BOCA RATON, Fla., June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ADT Inc. (NYSE: ADT), the leader in smart home security solutions, today announced it has joined the Board of Directors of the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), the global organization behind Matter, Zigbee and Aliro, foundational standards shaping the future of connected living. The appointment places ADT alongside leading technology innovators including Apple, Google, Amazon, Samsung and LG, reinforcing the company’s role in guiding the
Tesla stock fell Wednesday. The move came despite Argentina’s energy company, YPF and Tesla signing a memorandum of understanding to explore the development of a fast-charger network. “The partnership tries to leverage on YPF’s leading fuel marketing operation in Argentina, with 55% of stations, the largest network in the country and the only with national scale,” Citi analyst Andres Cardona wrote on Tuesday.
Coming into Wednesday trading, shares were up almost 50% from their $135 IPO price, valuing the company north of $2.6 trillion.
Intel stock rallies as 18A-P manufacturing node enters risk production. Here’s why the announcement is bullish for INTC shares.
Alongside fellow financial giant UBS, Bank of America has forged a spot on the Investor's Business Daily Breakout Stocks Index. BofA stock has also jumped into a new buy zone as UBS does the same. In tandem with that move, both banking stocks continue to flash clears signs of demand.
Roelof Botha, who spent more than two decades at VC firm Sequoia Capital, first worked with Elon Musk at PayPal.
(Bloomberg) -- Apple Inc. is preparing a second-generation iPhone Air for spring 2027, aiming to boost the appeal of the slimmed-down device, according to people with knowledge of the matter.Most Read from BloombergRead the 14-Point Draft Memorandum Between the US and IranModi Warns of ‘Shortage of Trust’ Ahead of Trump MeetingIran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Confirms Deal Reached With USNetanyahu Pays a Political Price for Trump’s Iran DealApple Plans Camera AirPods Alongside Upgraded Foldable iP
Oracle said details in a report about failed cloud deal talks with Microsoft were inaccurate.
Investors questioned Apple's AI progress after WWDC, with delayed features and limited initial availability.
Tech stocks were higher late Wednesday afternoon, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPD
This is a hyper-growth chapter for Palantir, defined by demand it cannot meet. Its Artificial Intelligence Platform, AIP, is positioned as one of the few reliable ways for institutions to deploy AI without operational chaos.
BETA Technologies Inc. (NYSE:BETA) is one of the best new stocks to buy with the huge upside potential. On May 12, BETA Technologies announced its Q1 2026 financial results, reporting $10.1 million in revenue alongside a net loss of $122.3 million and an adjusted EBITDA of ($97.2) million. The company continues to advance its electric […]
New fund will concentrate on 10 to 15 companies with larger, longer-term agreements.
Victoria's Secret & Co. (NYSE:VSCO) could continue delivering strong earnings growth as sustained sales momentum supports margin expansion, according to Bank of America, which maintained its ‘Buy’ rating on the retailer. Bank of America analysts wrote that recent sales trends have eased...
Perplexity AI co-founder and CEO Aravind Srinivas shared two key entrepreneurship lessons he learned from Nvidia Corp's CEO Jensen Huang and Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk during an episode of the "20VC" podcast hosted by venture capitalist Harry Stebbings, released...
SMRs are a class of reactors with a power capacity of up to 300 megawatts per unit, a third of the size of a full reactor
The Microsoft 365-based project and portfolio management solution helps organizations improve project governance, reporting, collaboration, and portfolio visibility as they assess alternatives to Microsoft Project Online.Boston, MASSACHUSETTS, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BrightWork, a project and portfolio management solution company, has announced the latest release of BrightWork 365, a configurable project management solution built on Microsoft 365. The BrightWork 365 solution is designe
Rather than buy the tech dip, one analyst argues current shareholders should wait for the next rally to sell Microsoft stock.
Exxon Mobil (XOM) stock hasn’t been moving as much, considering the loud warnings from the oil market. The Guardian reports that Brent crude has been dropping fast as traders price in a reduction in Strait of Hormuz risks, and investors have reason to be cautious. Exxon dropped 6.52% over the ...
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The AI infrastructure player popped on a technical benchmark, but the real story is the staggering size of the deals being signed behind the scenes.
AI could help Bank of America respond to more municipal bond requests and expand public finance coverage without adding staff.
The first FOMC meeting under new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh produced the expected result, yet Bitcoin and other assets dipped.
Lennar’s (LEN) asset-light strategy was intended to make the homebuilder more nimble. Bank of America also said it might complicate the earnings story. The brokerage restated its Underperform rating on Lennar, cutting its price target to $77 from $84 and reducing its profit projections after the ...
Ford catches a lot of heat for its record years of recalls, but what many don't realize is that they're far less costly than Stellantis' recalls.
CoreWeave stock has been included in the illustrious Nasdaq 100 club starting June 22.
Wolfe Research calls Palantir's AI platform best-in-class, but flags its lofty valuation. Here's why one analyst says the stock is "too big to ignore."
Shares of large U.S. banks outperformed the market on Wednesday, with some hitting records, as investors awaited the first Federal Open Market Committee meeting of Kevin Warsh’s Fed chairmanship. Investment banks Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley also rallied and hit records, according to FactSet and Dow Jones Market Data. Traders widely expect the Fed will keep the benchmark federal-funds rate target unchanged at a range of 3.50% to 3.75%.
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If you hold Oracle (ORCL) stock, you’ve felt the turbulence. Despite a recent bounce, the shares are down over the last 12 months and sit well below their peak, a sign the market is wrestling with a profound shift in the company’s story. The options market is pricing in elevated uncertainty, with implied volatility in the 67th percentile of its annual range. This isn't about a legacy business in decline; it's about the significant risks of a company going all-in on a new one.
Popular digital artist Mike Winkelmann, better known as Beeple, portrayed Elon Musk as a massive cyborg figure late Monday following his historic achievement as the world's first trillionaire. Musk Shows As Undisputed Tech Tzar Beeple posted an artwork on X,...
Tech stocks were higher Wednesday afternoon, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
Waymo is the clear robotaxi leader, but if you thought Tesla and Zoox were close to catching up, think again — it's actually three Chinese companies, according to a new database shared first with Axios.
SpaceX stock is flying, and so are shares of older aerospace incumbents like GE Aerospace and Boeing.
Tesla Gets Fresh Boost as Goldman Lifts Q2 Delivery Outlook
Reports of stronger demand for Samsung's chipmaking services lifted semiconductor stocks tied to AI supply constraints.
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. and Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk‘s net worth has surpassed the $1 trillion mark. Here’s how his fortune compares with the world’s top billionaires. Elon Musk Surpasses $1 Trillion According to the Forbes Billionaires list, Musk’s...
Transparency notification byBank of America Corporation In accordance with article 14, § 1 of the law of 2 May 2007 on the disclosure of major holdings, Umicore was recently notified by Bank of America Corporation that it has crossed the legal threshold of 3% for the direct voting rights and equivalent financial instruments upwards on 11 June 2026. The total holding of direct voting rights and equivalent financial instruments of Bank of America Corporation stands at 3.03% on 11 June 2026. Summar
Grayscale highlights five DeFi tokens, including HYPE and UNI, as crypto markets reward real revenue over speculative hype.
GE faces cost pressures, but strong aerospace demand, LEAP deliveries and backlog execution could help lift margins and profit in 2026.
Every month, Bank of America surveys some of the world's largest institutional investors to build a picture of how professional money managers see the global economy. The latest edition of that survey landed with a specific number that stood out: Equity allocations had jumped to 50% overweight from ...
Nomura's trading and investment-banking revenue is rising sharply, driven mainly by equity products.
Goldman Sachs expects rising Tesla sales at a time when the broader auto industry is struggling. Goldman's forecast of 420,000 cars would be a 9.3% increase compared to Q2 2025, when Tesla delivered 384,122 vehicles. Sales growth of that level would buck current trends for both Tesla — which has had two years of declining sales — and the overall auto industry — with sales projected to slip 2.6% year over year for the quarter, according to Cox Automotive.
Price target changes around Bank of America have ranged from cuts of US$3 to US$10 to increases of US$1 to US$6, even as a central fair value estimate holds steady at about US$63.16. These mixed moves reflect analysts revisiting earnings assumptions, valuation frameworks, and execution risk, with some large firms turning more cautious while others see enough earnings power and capital strength to support higher targets. As you read on, you will see how to interpret these shifting signals and...
C's credit card delinquencies improved in May, but rising net charge-offs highlight mixed trends in its consumer credit performance.
If you are wondering whether Bank of America stock still offers value after a strong run, this article focuses squarely on what the current price might be asking you to pay. Bank of America recently closed at US$56.84, with returns of 4.4% over 7 days, 14.2% over 30 days, 1.6% year to date, 31.3% over 1 year, 112.2% over 3 years and 60.7% over 5 years. These figures naturally raise questions about growth potential and shifting risk perceptions. Recent coverage has highlighted how large U.S...
In crypto news today (June 16), Bitcoin has surged above $66,000, continuing the bullish price action that began over the past weekend amid an incoming peace deal between the US and Iran, slowing ETF outflows, and the Bank of Japan raising interest rates. Liquidations have picked up, with over $536M ...
(Bloomberg) -- US consumers ramped up spending in May across a broad range of retailers, signaling households powered ahead despite higher gasoline prices.Most Read from BloombergRead the 14-Point Draft Memorandum Between the US and IranModi Warns of ‘Shortage of Trust’ Ahead of Trump MeetingIran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Confirms Deal Reached With USNetanyahu Pays a Political Price for Trump’s Iran DealApple Plans Camera AirPods Alongside Upgraded Foldable iPhone in 2027The value of retail purc
GE Vernova (GEV) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
The 2026 Bank of America Private Bank Study of Wealthy Americans, surveying individuals with $3 million or more in investable assets, finds that longer lifespans, accelerating family business transitions and shifting investment preferences are reshaping financial priorities. More than 90% cite longevity as a critical planning consideration, while nearly one quarter of business owners report inheriting their companies, highlighting the speed at which multigenerational complexity is emerging.
GM has discussed RTX and other defense partnerships as Washington pushes to rebuild weapons stockpiles.
General Motors and Rivian announcements this month underscore the growing U.S. electric vehicle fleet’s load management potential.
JPMorgan's Chase plans a wider European push by 2030, aiming to turn digital banking traction in the U.K. and Germany into a long-term retail bet.
Warsh’s first post-decision press conference, SpaceX valuation tops Amazon, GM, Lockheed Martin collaborate on weapons, and more news to start your day.
Both COIN and MSTR’s positioning points to the same bet; that deeper crypto is wired into mainstream finance, the harder it is to legislate away.
In a blog post, Binance said the HCMC had completed its review and “considered it compliant” with MiCA requirements.
Chipotle’s (CMG) biggest stock-market problem may not be burritos, menu prices or slowing comparable sales. It might be investor skepticism. Bank of America thinks the restaurant business is demonstrating a demand pattern that might be significant for the beaten-down growth brands, including ...
International bidders are striking dozens of side deals to invest in Canadian industries from autos to steel to LNG in attempt to win the contract
VanEck expects many AI-focused miners to become data-center or acquisition targets, making funding and execution crucial.
A major factor behind GE Aerospace’s growth has been the ongoing strain within the global aircraft production system and defense demand.
Applied Materials, GE Aerospace and AstraZeneca headline Zacks research picks, backed by strong industry outperformance and key growth drivers.
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The crypto market rose 0.42% as risk capital rotated out of tech stocks ahead of the Fed, while Uniswap surged on a bank upgrade.
Oil fell below $80 on the Iran deal, the Dow hit a record, and Bitcoin touched $67K. Then the Fed wiped out rate cut expectations.
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These under-the-radar stocks are powering the AI boom, and neither one makes chips.
China is doubling down on building more resilient financial infrastructure to shield its economy from external shocks.
GM's growth capacity has become strained in recent years, in part due to uncertainty around the future of electric vehicle demand.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investors rotated from the high-multiple growth names that led the recent rally.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session as investors rotated from the high-multiple growth names that led the recent rally.
Ford Motor and Canadian autoworker union Unifor have started what union leaders describe as the most consequential contract talks in a generation. The negotiations are expected to set terms that will influence future labor agreements at General Motors and Stellantis in Canada. Outcomes from these talks could affect Ford's North American operations, labor costs, and competitive position in the region. Ford Motor, ticker NYSE:F, enters these negotiations with its stock at $14.41 and a return...
16 Jun, 2026
Leading chemical management supplier has received 16 Supplier of the Year awards from GMSOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- General Motors (GM) recognized Chemico as a 2025 Supplier of the Year in the category of Industrialization during GM’s recent 34th annual Supplier of the Year award event in Austin, Texas. During its 37-year tenure as a GM supplier, Chemico has received 16 GM Supplier of the Year awards, including an Overdrive award for above-and-beyond performance in 2023.
General Motors (GM) reached $82.51 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -1.86% change compared to its last close.
President Trump looks to bolster defense production. General Motors may start making some components for Lockheed Martin, reports say.
Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT), GE Aerospace (GE) and AstraZeneca PLC (AZN), as well as two micro-cap stocks, Team, Inc. (TISI) and Applied Energetics, Inc. (AERG).
The pair are looking at ways to leverage GM’s high-volume manufacturing with Lockheed’s defense expertise. Initial collaboration will focus on strengthening the defense supply chain, improving manufacturability of defense products, and expanding military manufacturing capacity. “America’s security depends not only on developing advanced technologies, but on our ability to produce them quickly, reliably and at scale,” said Frank St. John, chief operating officer at Lockheed.
Yahoo Finance Senior Autos Reporter Pras Subramanian joins Josh Lipton on Market Domination to break down the new (GM) Chevrolet's redesigned Silverado and examine the mounting challenges facing the pickup truck market, from shifting consumer demand to affordability concerns and increased competition.
General Motors is doubling down on a new battery technology that could improve EV economics while differentiating it from competitors relying on lithium iron phosphate batteries.
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General Motors Stock: Recent Moves Put Performance In Focus General Motors (GM) stock has drawn fresh attention after recent trading, with the share price last closing at $84.07. For investors, this puts current performance, valuation signals, and business fundamentals back under the spotlight. See our latest analysis for General Motors. The latest move to $84.07 comes after a 3.15% 1 day share price return and a 12.30% 30 day share price return, sitting alongside a 72.19% 1 year total...
The U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSEARCA:JETS) and the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (NYSEARCA:ITA) both carry the word aviation in their pitch, yet they bet on entirely different cash flows. JETS owns passenger airlines, airports, and aircraft makers whose fortunes hinge on leisure demand and jet fuel. ITA owns defense primes and aerospace suppliers ... JETS vs. ITA: Airlines or Aerospace, Which Aviation ETF Is Actually Flying?
GM Defense and Lockheed Martin leaders say it is too early to know if GM manufacturing plants will be tapped to build munitions.
The call fits a wider pattern of senior crypto voices flagging capital rotation away from Bitcoin into AI.
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GM revealed its next-generation 2027 Chevrolet Silverado pickup, calling it the most powerful and advanced Silverado ever — and rolling it out just as crosstown rival Ford struggles to keep its bestselling F-150 on dealer lots.
As the company's core auto business shrinks, management has gone quiet on its promise of cheaper EVs, betting everything on a future that's years away and will cost billions.
Saylor called 2026 "the most exciting year in Bitcoin's history," citing the rise of Bitcoin-backed credit and yield products.
Detroit automakers GM and Ford are both exploring battery energy storage systems, except they're going about it in slightly different ways.
Sharplink CEO Chalom explained that Ethereum's edge is cultural and can't be copied.
Schiff and Pompliano clashed on Fox Business over government support for crypto, debating whether Bitcoin can outperform gold over the next decade.
In crypto news today (June 16), Bitcoin has surged above $66,000, continuing the bullish price action that began over the past weekend amid an incoming peace deal between the US and Iran, slowing ETF outflows, and the Bank of Japan raising interest rates. Liquidations have picked up, with over $536M ...
The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to 1% on Tuesday, citing challenges stemming from a weak Japanese yen and higher prices. The central bank's increase in the uncollateralized overnight rate, by a quarter of a percentage point from 0.75%, puts it at a three-decade high. The central bank has been trying to normalize monetary policy lately after decades of keeping interest rates near or below zero.
15 Jun, 2026
In the closing of the recent trading day, GE Aerospace (GE) stood at $342.26, denoting a +2.08% move from the preceding trading day.
(Bloomberg) -- Bitcoin climbed to its highest level in nearly two weeks after the US and Iran said they had reached an agreement to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.Most Read from BloombergIran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Confirms Deal Reached With USUS and Iran Agree to Halt War, Restart Middle East Oil ShipmentsStudios in Microsoft’s Xbox Division Brace for ClosuresIran Signals No Deal Will Be Signed by Trump’s Sunday TimelineStocks Climb as US-Iran Deal Spurs Slide in Oil: Market
Dow Jones stock Honeywell announced the formal board approval of plans to spin out its Honeywell Aerospace unit, as the conglomerate prepares to break up. Honeywell stock popped above a key level. On June 29, Honeywell's automation and aerospace businesses will become two independent, publicly traded companies.
GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV) has launched GridOS for Transmission, a unified software platform for grid operators. The new solution is designed to help utilities make coordinated, near real-time decisions across the transmission grid. GridOS for Transmission targets rising electricity demand, renewable integration, and growing grid complexity. The launch is gaining industry recognition and highlights GE Vernova's focus on digital grid infrastructure. For investors tracking NYSE:GEV, the launch...
The speculative machinery surrounding the SpaceX IPO is officially entering hyper-drive.
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Strive’s Ben Werkman said prolonged Bitcoin weakness could trigger restructuring, mergers, and asset sales among treasury companies.
Spot bitcoin ETFs settled into a two-horse race almost immediately after the January 2024 SEC approval, and the top two contenders are iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ:IBIT) and Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (NYSEARCA:FBTC). Both hold actual bitcoin, both charge 0.25%, and both have tracked the coin to within a rounding error since launch. The ... IBIT vs. FBTC: Which Spot Bitcoin ETF Should Actually Hold Your Coins?
13 Jun, 2026
Wolfspeed (NYSE:WOLF) introduced its fifth-generation silicon carbide MOSFET technology, targeting higher efficiency and performance in automotive and industrial power systems. The company also announced an alliance with GE Aerospace to speed up adoption and standardization of high-voltage silicon carbide across advanced industrial and aerospace markets. For readers following power semiconductor trends, Wolfspeed focuses on silicon carbide devices that sit at the heart of electric vehicles,...
12 Jun, 2026
Historian, investor, and author of "How to Get Rich in American History," Joseph Moore, explains the historical precedent for investors to reasonably take a long position in SpaceX (SPCX).
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The euro falls against the dollar after the European Central Bank raised interest rates by a quarter point as broadly expected, but stopped short of providing clear signals about further rate rises. The ECB raised its baseline inflation projections for 2026 and 2027 owing to higher energy prices but downgraded its growth forecasts for the same period.
10 Jun, 2026
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An expected rate hike on Thursday may not necessarily mark the end of the story as policymakers balance ongoing geopolitical uncertainties against signs that inflation expectations are drifting higher.
07 Jun, 2026
Investing.com -- Unusually low volatility in major currency markets could create an attractive opportunity for investors to hedge U.S. dollar exposure, even as the greenback remains supported by higher interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty, said UBS analysts.
02 Jun, 2026
Investing.com -- The euro's share of global markets remained largely unchanged last year at around 20% as the the currency failed to gain ground despite expectations that unpredictable U.S. economic policy might increase its appeal as an alternative to the dollar.
Investing.com -- Gold accounted for 27% of foreign reserves held by central banks worldwide at the end of 2025, according to the European Central Bank. This marks an increase from 20% a year earlier.
The European single currency is booking record-breaking global debt volume as macro chaos drives investors into Frankfurt’s arms.
21 May, 2026
The European Union's executive commission cut its growth outlook and predicted higher inflation due to sharply higher energy prices from the war in Iran — but said the economy will avoid an outright recession. Oil prices rose sharply after risk of Iranian drone and speedboat attacks closed off most ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, the sea passage for about a fifth of the world's oil and natural gas.
20 May, 2026
September Euro currency futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness.
17 May, 2026
American investors have a home-country problem. Roughly 60% of global market capitalization sits in U.S. stocks, but most U.S. brokerage accounts hold something closer to 100%. The iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (NASDAQ:IEFA) is the boring, large, cheap answer to that imbalance, with $169.6 billion in net assets and a fee of 0.07%. That fee ... One Low-Cost ETF For Europe, Japan, And A Lot Of Stocks Americans Ignore
11 May, 2026
The Fidelity International High Dividend ETF (NYSEARCA:FIDI) has quietly become one of the better performers in international income, returning 29% over the past year and 9% year to date through May 7. At about $28 a share, FIDI is trading near its post-launch highs, but the rally has been powered by a force most holders ... The Euro’s Next Move Will Make or Break FIDI’s 2026 Returns
06 May, 2026
Investing.com -- Sterling and the euro surged on Wednesday as the dollar sold off sharply after Iran signalled the Strait of Hormuz could reopen and reports emerged that Washington and Tehran were closing in on a deal to end the Gulf war, triggering a broad risk rally and a steep slide in oil prices.
05 May, 2026
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Pressure is building fast on EUR/USD — and two powerful macro forces could send it lower in May. Higher oil prices from Strait of Hormuz disruptions are hammering European growth… while a potentially more hawkish Fed under Kevin Warsh is supercharging the US Dollar. Bearish EUR/USD isn't just a trade on Europe — it's a broad bet on dollar strength. The best part? This single view opens the door to multiple ways to trade it: spot forex, futures, ETFs, euro crosses, Treasuries, and more. Want to s
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Soaring oil prices linked to the Iran war pushed inflation higher in the euro area in April, while growth continued to underperform — a worrying combination for both consumers and policymakers at the European Central Bank.View on euronews
War shock reshapes central-bank calculus: downside for growth, upside for inflation, making precautionary rate increases an option for the coming months. As for today, the ECB and Bank of England are seen keeping rates unchanged. (Published on 30 April 2026)
27 Apr, 2026
The Italian state-backed energy major plans to raise its share repurchase program by 90 percent from the initial plan to EUR 2.8 billion on a stronger cash flow projection driven by higher oil prices.
17 Apr, 2026
Expectations of a second round of talks between the USA and Iran have reduced demand for the US dollar as a haven.
13 Apr, 2026
June Euro currency futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.
12 Apr, 2026
Investing.com -- As global energy markets navigate a fresh wave of supply disruptions, the fiscal "safety net" that cushioned consumers during the 2022-23 crisis is notably thinner.
08 Apr, 2026
The dollar index (DXY00 ) is sharply lower today by 1.13% at a 4-week low. The dollar is plummeting today after the US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire, curbing safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, today's surge in equity markets has reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. In addition,...

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