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JPMorgan Eyes Potential $20B Acquisition as Excess Capital Grows
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JPMorgan Eyes Potential $20B Acquisition as Excess Capital Grows

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon hints at a $10B-$20B acquisition in the coming years, with $40B-$50B in excess capital. Shares fell nearly 3% after the bank raised its 2026 expense target.

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PRF Technologies Soars 235% on DeepSolar AI Platform Update
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PRF Technologies Soars 235% on DeepSolar AI Platform Update

PRF Technologies shares jumped 235% to $4.59 in premarket trading after the company revealed advancements toward commercializing its DeepSolar Predict AI platform for renewable-energy operators.

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Archer Aviation Stock Flat in Premarket Amid Cash Concerns
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Archer Aviation Stock Flat in Premarket Amid Cash Concerns

Archer Aviation shares edged up to $6.80 in premarket trading Friday, nearly unchanged from Thursday's close, as the company reported a wider Q1 net loss and cash concerns persist.

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STB Pauses $85B Rail Merger, Demands More Data from Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern
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STB Pauses $85B Rail Merger, Demands More Data from Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern

The STB accepted Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern's revised merger filing but paused the case, demanding more information by July 27. Shares fell 4.2% and 5.4%.

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BigBear.ai Shares Surge Ahead of Open Amid AI Sector Momentum
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BigBear.ai Shares Surge Ahead of Open Amid AI Sector Momentum

BigBear.ai shares jumped 13% premarket Friday to $4.94, riding broader AI enthusiasm, though the company reported a Q1 net loss of $56.8 million on flat revenue.

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Space Stocks Stumble After Blue Origin Rocket Explodes; SpaceX IPO Valuation Trimmed
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Space Stocks Stumble After Blue Origin Rocket Explodes; SpaceX IPO Valuation Trimmed

Space stocks retreated Friday after a Blue Origin rocket explosion halted a rally. SpaceX's IPO valuation target is reportedly lowered to at least $1.8 trillion.

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Redwire Stock Wobbles on Drone Rally, Analyst Targets Lag
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Redwire Stock Wobbles on Drone Rally, Analyst Targets Lag

Redwire shares hover near $26 after a 48% weekly surge driven by drone-sector momentum, despite analyst targets below the current price and a $76.5M Q1 loss.

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Wall Street Holds Near Records as Dell Surges on AI Revenue Boost
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Wall Street Holds Near Records as Dell Surges on AI Revenue Boost

U.S. stock futures held steady Friday near record levels, with Dell soaring 40% on a raised AI revenue forecast. PCE inflation data and Fed rate hike signals kept markets cautious.

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Caesars Stock Lags Fertitta's $31 Offer as Traders Eye Deal Hurdles
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Caesars Stock Lags Fertitta's $31 Offer as Traders Eye Deal Hurdles

Caesars Entertainment stock remains below Fertitta Entertainment's $31 per share offer, with a 6% spread reflecting regulatory and closing risks.

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Virgin Galactic Shares Surge on Flight Progress, Sector Tailwinds
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Virgin Galactic Shares Surge on Flight Progress, Sector Tailwinds

Virgin Galactic shares surged 19.5% Thursday to $4.53, buoyed by VSS Unity glide test resumption and renewed space sector interest ahead of a potential SpaceX IPO.

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Ford Energy Fuels Surge as Battery Storage Deal Drives 34% Monthly Gain
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Ford Energy Fuels Surge as Battery Storage Deal Drives 34% Monthly Gain

Ford shares surged 4.9% to $16.65, extending gains to 34% over the past month, driven by a major battery storage deal and a shift toward energy infrastructure.

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Plug Power Stock Holds Above $4 as Hydrogen Optimism Returns
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Plug Power Stock Holds Above $4 as Hydrogen Optimism Returns

Plug Power shares trade near $4.12 after a volatile week, with Q1 revenue growing 22% and a $246M net loss. The company advances its UK green hydrogen project and targets EBITDAS profitability by Q4.

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