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AbbVie Nears $10.9B Apogee Takeover, Healthcare Stocks in Focus
AbbVie is reportedly close to acquiring Apogee Therapeutics for $10.9 billion in cash, offering a roughly 60% premium. A deal could be announced Monday, putting healthcare stocks in the spotlight.
Energy Stocks on Edge as Strait of Hormuz Closure Roils Markets
The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund fell 6.6% as Iran's Strait of Hormuz blockade halted tanker traffic. U.S. energy stocks like Exxon Mobil, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips face potential swings when markets reopen Monday.
Chip Stocks Rally as Micron Earnings and Inflation Data Approach
Tech stocks edged higher in a holiday-shortened week, led by chip names. Intel jumped 10.6% after President Trump said Apple would work with Intel on U.S. chip design. All eyes are on Micron's earnings and key inflation data.
MELI Edges Higher as Investors Eye Growth Spending Amid Ownership Shift
MercadoLibre shares rose 2.9% last week, but remain down 18.82% YTD. An internal estate-planning trust transfer left ownership unchanged, while investors weigh heavy growth spending in Brazil and Mexico.
Vistra Gains on AI Data Center Demand; Ex-Dividend Date Approaches
Vistra surged 10.6% in a holiday-shortened week as AI data center demand boosted power producers. The stock goes ex-dividend Monday, with analysts maintaining bullish targets up to $230.
Home Depot Gains 2.1% as Housing Data Clouds Outlook
Home Depot shares climbed 2.1% in a shortened week, but soft housing data and upcoming new-home sales figures keep the outlook uncertain. The company reaffirmed its 2026 targets.
GM Stock Slips as Lockheed Defense Deal and USMCA Talks Loom
GM closed at $79.29, down 2.7% for the holiday-shortened week, as a new defense pact with Lockheed Martin failed to offset trade risks and lack of contract details.
Joby Aviation Ends Short Week at $10, Rally Faces Key Test After Break
Joby Aviation surged 6.5% to $10.00 in a shortened trading week, up 9.3% since June 12. The rally faces a critical test after the break as investors watch FAA milestones and execution risks.
Nuclear Power Surge: Constellation Energy Rides AI Data Center Wave
Constellation Energy rallied 8.0% this week after a federal mandate to accelerate grid connections for AI data centers, but the stock remains 33.6% below its peak as the market awaits tangible revenue from the AI power demand narrative.
GE Aerospace Surges 6.7% in Shortened Week Ahead of Key Earnings Report
GE Aerospace shares rose 6.7% to $357.64 in a shortened week, beating the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, as the market awaits July 16 earnings for signs of sustained aftermarket strength.