Corning Surges 13% on Nvidia AI Optical Link Demand
Technology Sarah Chen

Corning Surges 13% on Nvidia AI Optical Link Demand

Corning shares soared 13.4% on heavy volume after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang emphasized the need for optical interconnects in AI data centers, with Corning's recent deals with Nvidia and Meta making it a key AI infrastructure play.

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IonQ Rises Ahead of Quantinuum's Mega IPO, Sector Benchmarks in Focus
Technology Sarah Chen

IonQ Rises Ahead of Quantinuum's Mega IPO, Sector Benchmarks in Focus

IonQ shares rose 3.1% to $71.40 as markets anticipate Quantinuum's $1.46B IPO. Q1 revenue jumped 755% to $64.7M, but a $271.5M operating loss highlights risks.

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Xos Stock Skyrockets on Data Center Power Hub Launch
Markets Daniel Marsh

Xos Stock Skyrockets on Data Center Power Hub Launch

Xos shares surged 135.8% after hours on the launch of its 2.5MWh Power Hub for data centers, but the company warned of substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.

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Social Security COLA Could Hit 4% in 2027, But Retirees Face Affordability Challenges
Economy Daniel Marsh

Social Security COLA Could Hit 4% in 2027, But Retirees Face Affordability Challenges

Early forecasts suggest the 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could be around 4%, the biggest since 2023, but high energy and living costs may limit its benefit.

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Tesla Stock Rises on China Sales Boost, But Robotaxi Hurdles Loom
Markets Daniel Marsh

Tesla Stock Rises on China Sales Boost, But Robotaxi Hurdles Loom

Tesla shares rose 1.9% to $423.74 after strong China and Europe EV sales, but high spending and self-driving delays pose risks.

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AT&T Stock Ends Six-Day Slide Ahead of Q2 Cash Flow Report
Markets Daniel Marsh

AT&T Stock Ends Six-Day Slide Ahead of Q2 Cash Flow Report

AT&T shares snapped a six-day losing streak, rising 0.37% to $24.64 as investors await the July 22 earnings call for updates on cash flow and wireless demand.

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Broadcom Hits Record High on Google AI Deal and Strong Earnings Outlook
Earnings James Calloway

Broadcom Hits Record High on Google AI Deal and Strong Earnings Outlook

Broadcom shares hit an all-time high of $481.57, up 4.7%, after Alphabet's $80 billion AI equity raise and ahead of fiscal Q2 earnings. Options imply a 9% swing post-results.

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Amazon Stock Dips Despite June Prime Day Announcement; AI Spending Weighs
Markets Daniel Marsh

Amazon Stock Dips Despite June Prime Day Announcement; AI Spending Weighs

Amazon shares slipped 1.81% to $256.52 after setting June 23-26 for Prime Day, as surging AI spending and mixed retail outlook tempered investor enthusiasm.

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Apple Hits Record High as WWDC AI Reveal Nears
Technology Sarah Chen

Apple Hits Record High as WWDC AI Reveal Nears

Apple shares hit a record $315.20, up 2.9%, as investors await AI news at WWDC 2026. The stock added $598 billion in May, but the rally leaves little margin for error on Siri or memory costs.

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Applied Materials Hits Record High on AI-Driven Chip Demand
Technology Sarah Chen

Applied Materials Hits Record High on AI-Driven Chip Demand

Applied Materials shares surged nearly 7% to a record high after CFO Brice Hill raised its 2026 growth forecast above 30%, driven by AI-related chip factory investments.

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GameStop Posts Record Profit, Unveils $2B Buyback Amid eBay Pursuit
Earnings James Calloway

GameStop Posts Record Profit, Unveils $2B Buyback Amid eBay Pursuit

GameStop posted record Q1 net income of $389.6 million, driven by collectibles, and announced a $2 billion buyback. Shares jumped 7.4% after hours.

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Ulta Beauty Shares Surge After Strong Quarter, Profit Forecast Raised
Earnings James Calloway

Ulta Beauty Shares Surge After Strong Quarter, Profit Forecast Raised

Ulta Beauty raised its full-year profit forecast after beating quarterly earnings and comparable sales estimates, sending shares up 7% in extended trading.

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