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Micron Shares Slide Amid Debt Offer and Rival SK Hynix's Expansion Moves
Micron Technology shares declined 4.7% to $377.08 following the launch of cash tender offers for senior notes and a $5 billion increase in 2026 capital expenditure, while competitor SK Hynix unveiled plans for a confidential U.S. listing and a $7.97 billion order for ASML chipmaking tools.
SanDisk Invests $1B in Nanya Tech to Secure AI-Era DRAM Supply
SanDisk will invest approximately $1 billion in Nanya Technology, acquiring a 3.9% equity stake and securing a multi-year DRAM supply agreement. The move aims to lock in memory capacity amid soaring AI-driven demand.
Robinhood Announces $1.5 Billion Share Repurchase, Stock Jumps
Robinhood Markets has approved a new $1.5 billion stock repurchase authorization, sending its shares higher in early trading. The move comes as the company seeks to stabilize its stock price after a period of volatility.
Palantir Gains on Defense AI Prospects Amid Golden Dome Speculation
Palantir shares advanced 2.8% in early trading Wednesday following a Reuters report that the company is collaborating on software for the Trump administration's Golden Dome missile defense system. The move comes days after the Pentagon designated Palantir's Maven Smart System as a program of record.
Venture Global Shares Retreat as Geopolitical Ease Tempers LNG Optimism
Venture Global shares declined as hopes for a Middle East ceasefire softened energy prices. The company's significant exposure to spot LNG markets amplifies its stock's volatility amid shifting supply dynamics.
Circle Shares Plunge 20% on Senate Stablecoin Reward Restrictions
Circle Internet Group shares tumbled 20.1% to $101.17 Tuesday as new Senate draft language would prohibit interest-style payments for holding stablecoins. The regulatory uncertainty sparked broad declines across crypto-related stocks.
Tesla Shares Gain on European Sales Rebound Amid Lingering Delivery Concerns
Tesla shares advanced roughly 2% premarket Wednesday following a rebound in European vehicle registrations, ending a 13-month slide. However, BYD maintained a narrow sales lead in the region, and investors remain focused on tempered delivery expectations and upcoming regulatory decisions.
Airline Stocks Rally as Oil Price Dip Eases Fuel Cost Pressure
Airline stocks advanced Wednesday as declining oil prices alleviated fuel cost pressures. American Airlines gained 3.6%, with United and Delta also rising.
Merck Acquires Terns Pharma in $6.7B Deal to Fortify Cancer Portfolio
Merck will purchase Terns Pharmaceuticals for $53 per share in cash, a transaction valued at approximately $6.7 billion. The acquisition provides Merck with an experimental leukemia therapy as it prepares for the loss of exclusivity for its blockbuster drug Keytruda.
Gold Surges on Ceasefire Hopes, Rate Outlook Shift
Spot gold climbed 2.4% to $4,582.18 an ounce Wednesday, fueled by a sharp drop in oil prices on hopes for U.S.-Iran diplomatic talks. The rally eased pressure from inflation concerns, pushing down expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike.
SoFi Shares Slide Amid Muddy Waters Allegations, Mizuho Holds $38 Target
SoFi Technologies shares declined in premarket trading following a short-seller report from Muddy Waters alleging undisclosed debt. The company has refuted the claims and Mizuho Securities reiterated its $38 price target.
Plug Power's Turnaround Faces Wall Street Skepticism as New CEO Takes Charge
Plug Power's stock remains under pressure, trading around $2.29, as Wall Street awaits proof of new CEO Jose Luis Crespo's turnaround strategy. While the company reported 2025 revenue growth and a positive gross margin, liquidity concerns persist.