Agenus Shares Surge 83% on $340M Financing for Key Colon Cancer Trial
Markets Daniel Marsh

Agenus Shares Surge 83% on $340M Financing for Key Colon Cancer Trial

Agenus shares surged 83% on news of up to $340M financing for a pivotal colon cancer trial, but three-quarters of that amount hinges on investor warrants.

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S&P 500 Dispersion Hits 47% High as VIX Stays Low, Signaling Stock-Level Risk
Markets Daniel Marsh

S&P 500 Dispersion Hits 47% High as VIX Stays Low, Signaling Stock-Level Risk

The S&P 500 Dispersion Index hit a six-year high of 47% last week, contrasting with a low VIX, indicating heightened risk from individual stock moves.

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Oil Surge Hits Tech Stocks as Rate Hike Bets Rise
Markets Daniel Marsh

Oil Surge Hits Tech Stocks as Rate Hike Bets Rise

Brent crude surged 13% in two days, raising concerns for AI stocks as Fed rate hike odds increased. The semiconductor index fell 4.78%.

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US Futures Mixed as Treasury Yields Climb, Earnings Season Intensifies
Markets Daniel Marsh

US Futures Mixed as Treasury Yields Climb, Earnings Season Intensifies

US stock futures trade mixed as 10-year Treasury yields rise, pressuring rate-sensitive sectors. Earnings from JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and Netflix are in focus.

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BHP Seeks Arbitration as Port Hedland Strike Looms After Iron Ore Test
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BHP Seeks Arbitration as Port Hedland Strike Looms After Iron Ore Test

BHP Group has requested Fair Work Commission intervention as an eight-hour strike at Port Hedland nears, following a key iron ore production test. The walkout could impact early FY27 shipments.

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DroneShield Short Bets Hit A$256M as 2026 Orders Reach A$171M
Markets Daniel Marsh

DroneShield Short Bets Hit A$256M as 2026 Orders Reach A$171M

DroneShield's short sellers maintain A$256 million in bets despite A$171 million in 2026 orders. The stock is down 66% from its peak, with regulatory probes and a hardware-heavy revenue mix fueling bearish sentiment.

CBA Recovers 91% of May Losses, Yet Valuation Concerns Loom
Markets Daniel Marsh

CBA Recovers 91% of May Losses, Yet Valuation Concerns Loom

CBA has clawed back 91.2% of its May 13 losses, recovering A$27.3 billion in market cap. Yet, its elevated P/E ratio and housing market risks persist.

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CSL Stock Recovers A$15 Billion, But Revenue Proof Needed
Markets Daniel Marsh

CSL Stock Recovers A$15 Billion, But Revenue Proof Needed

CSL shares have recovered A$15 billion in market value, but investors now require proof of revenue growth following a 34.8% rebound from April lows.

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ASX 200 Steadies as Oil Surge Offsets Tech Slump
Markets Daniel Marsh

ASX 200 Steadies as Oil Surge Offsets Tech Slump

The ASX 200 remained flat as a 9.6% rally in oil prices buoyed energy stocks, offsetting a 1.55% decline in the Nasdaq. Financials provided support, but tech and gold miners faced headwinds.

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JD.com Rises on Volume, Qualcomm Slips as Chip Selloff Deepens
Markets Daniel Marsh

JD.com Rises on Volume, Qualcomm Slips as Chip Selloff Deepens

JD.com (JD) rose 2.4% on Monday with volume matching its average, while Qualcomm (QCOM) dropped 2.7% despite a TD Cowen price target increase.

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Salesforce Gains 4.8% as Debt Concerns Cloud AI-Driven Growth Story
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Salesforce Gains 4.8% as Debt Concerns Cloud AI-Driven Growth Story

Salesforce shares climbed 4.8% Monday as investors debated the impact of acquisitions on its AI strategy. However, debt-adjusted valuation metrics reveal a higher price tag than headline multiples suggest.

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GE Vernova Turbine Demand Surges, but Stock's Valuation Tests Limits
Markets Daniel Marsh

GE Vernova Turbine Demand Surges, but Stock's Valuation Tests Limits

GE Vernova stock dips 4.49% after a failed technical breakout, even as turbine demand remains robust. The company's high valuation and execution risks are in focus.

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