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Barclays has published a list of 21 companies in the nuclear and adjacent infrastructure ecosystem that it sees as strategically placed to benefit from a potential surge in AI-driven data center construction. The bank projects Western hyperscaler and AI lab spending on AI infrastructure could exceed $1 trillion before peaking in 2028, while also wa…
The Vatican's doctrinal office has ruled that the Swiss-based Society of St. Pius X and Catholics who formally adhere to it are in schism with the wider Church and are excommunicated following unauthorized episcopal ordinations. The decree states the group cannot validly perform certain sacraments and underscores the pope's exclusive authority to a…
Lucid Group reported deliveries and production below analyst forecasts for the quarter ended June 30, and announced Alexander De Bock as its new chief financial officer as part of a broader executive reorganization. The company also confirmed additional leadership moves and reiterated earlier operational adjustments aimed at conserving cash.
Agnico Eagle Mines shares declined after a rock mass movement along the north wall of the Barnat open pit at the Canadian Malartic complex in Quebec led to a temporary suspension of mining and a reduction in 2026-2028 gold production guidance. The July 1, 2026 incident caused no injuries, equipment damage, or environmental impact, but reduced ore q…
San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly described U.S. monetary policy as "slightly restrictive" while warning that robust AI-driven investment and a still-stable labor market leave the Fed's next policy step uncertain. Daly spoke in Santander, Spain, noting recent oil price declines since the Iran war ceasefire, flagged both a risk of mo…
San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly described U.S. monetary policy as slightly restrictive and said uncertainty about artificial intelligence-driven investment and a steady labor market complicate the Fed's near-term rate decision. She outlined two possible economic paths and welcomed a fall in oil prices after a ceasefire in the Iran…
<p>BTCC said its World Cup Showdown promotion, part of the exchange’s 15th anniversary activities and run in partnership with the Argentine Football Association, produced sizable increases in daily futures trading volume on days immediately before Argentina’s matches. The platform applied a 1.25x trading-volume boost during the 24 hours ahead of ki…
moomoo introduces Moomoo Engine, combining fundamental, options, and technical analysis tools within one integrated trading platform to provide investors with a seamless, professional-grade investing experience. The subscription-based service aims to unify fragmented workflows and enhance investor decision-making efficiency.
Wolfe Research upgraded Chevron from "Peer Perform" to "Outperform," citing a recent share-price pullback that it says creates an appealing entry point. The firm set a $210 price target, arguing that improvements in Chevron's long-term free cash flow outlook are not fully reflected in the stock, which it sees as pricing a long-term Brent oil assump…
Blue Owl Capital kept its non-traded private credit funds' standard 5% quarterly redemption cap even as redemption requests at one flagship fund, OCIC, fell to $3.6 billion from $4.2 billion the prior quarter. The moderation in outflows helped lift OWL stock in premarket trading, though the company continues to face balance-sheet and sectorwide liq…
Wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade were set to open higher on Thursday, extending gains into a third straight session as traders reposition ahead of the July 4 federal holiday. Support came from a USDA acreage and stocks report that showed 2026 U.S. wheat plantings well below market expectations, as well as net export sales data, a large S…
MacroGenics has completed the sale of its good manufacturing practice (GMP) drug substance manufacturing operations to Bora Pharmaceuticals for $122.5 million. Bora has taken over MacroGenics' Rockville manufacturing site and Frederick warehouse, along with approximately 140 employees. MacroGenics will now rely on Bora under a supply agreement for …
The South African rand strengthened on Thursday after the U.S. dollar weakened following softer-than-expected U.S. employment data. Risk-sensitive assets gained as oil prices eased on reports of diplomatic progress over the Strait of Hormuz, while South Africa's main equity index rose.Market moves reflected a global reaction to U.S. macro data and …
Silicom Ltd. shares climbed 9.7% Thursday after Needham analyst Ryan Koontz upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy and set a $60 price target. The upgrade followed a June 30 announcement that Silicom's product passed qualification with a new AI inference customer and that initial production orders have been received, prompting the analyst to raise his…
Roblox Corp. dropped about 4.26% in pre-market trading to $55.48, erasing much of a recent one-day surge after an analyst upgrade. The decline reflects renewed focus on weak bookings and user engagement metrics flagged by Wells Fargo, alongside a group of pending securities lawsuits and an upcoming August earnings report that will serve as a near-t…
A UBS survey of over 7,500 smartphone users across five countries indicates that Apple Intelligence features are not prompting a meaningful acceleration in iPhone upgrade activity. While overall 12-month purchase intent rose in key Western markets, enthusiasm for Apple’s AI features as an upgrade trigger fell, and average device replacement timing …
Dollar Tree's stock climbed in early trading after the company’s board restored its share repurchase authorization to $2.5 billion, effectively returning buyback capacity to the program's prior ceiling. The move follows a $500 million block trade repurchase in June 2026 and came as the retailer posted stronger sales, comparable-store growth and exp…
Virtuix Holdings Inc. announced it will present its recent fiscal 2026 financial results and key commercial milestones, including the launch of Omni One for Meta Quest in collaboration with Meta and expanding defense contracts with U.S. military branches, at the Emerging Growth Conference. The company reported an 18% increase in net sales, improved…
Microsoft Corp. said Thursday it has created a new internal division of roughly 6,000 employees devoted to helping corporate clients implement artificial intelligence technology. The group will draw on engineering, corporate training, management and industry expertise and is intended to deepen collaboration with customers to speed deployments and i…
Navient will announce its second quarter 2026 financial results on August 6, 2026, posting the report online and hosting an investor webcast to discuss the outcomes. The results will also be filed with the SEC, providing transparency to investors and stakeholders.
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited trimmed its 2026 gold production outlook after a rock mass movement along the north wall of the Barnat open pit at the Canadian Malartic complex led to a temporary suspension of in-pit mining. The incident is expected to reduce second-half 2026 output at Canadian Malartic by about 60,000 to 80,000 ounces and may cut produ…
AeroVironment (AVAV) climbed 4.1% in pre-open trading after the U.S. Department of Defense granted the company a $500 million firm-fixed-price contract for commercial counter-unmanned aerial systems and counter-small-UAS capabilities, with work planned through June 2029. The award - managed by the Army Contracting Command - and a recent Outperform …
Tesla reported a record April-June delivery total that exceeded analyst expectations, propelled by a rebound in European demand even as U.S. sales remain subdued. Deliveries outpaced production, leading to a reduction in inventory built earlier in the year, while investors continue to focus on the company's longer-term autonomous driving and AI amb…
Tesla released second-quarter production and delivery figures that materially exceeded consensus forecasts. The company produced 451,758 vehicles and delivered 480,126, allowing it to reduce a backlog carried from the first quarter and register 25% year-over-year growth in deliveries versus Q2 2025.
SAP has instituted a hiring freeze and reduced non-AI business travel to redirect savings into an intensified AI effort, while executing another major leadership reorganization that places AI product development under CEO Christian Klein and delegates Industrial AI to the COO. The moves come as the stock remains under pressure ahead of Q2 results d…
