Microsoft Rallies on $9.7B Pentagon Deal and AI Model Unveiling
Technology Sarah Chen

Microsoft Rallies on $9.7B Pentagon Deal and AI Model Unveiling

Microsoft shares climbed over 5% to $450.24 on a $9.7B Pentagon deal and upcoming AI model launches, pushing its market value near $3.35 trillion.

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June Social Security Payment Schedule: 5 Key Dates for Beneficiaries
Economy Daniel Marsh

June Social Security Payment Schedule: 5 Key Dates for Beneficiaries

The SSA's June payment calendar includes five dates: June 1 for SSI, June 3 for early-cycle beneficiaries, and June 10, 17, 24 based on birth date.

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Snap Stock Slips as Ad Recovery Remains Elusive
Earnings James Calloway

Snap Stock Slips as Ad Recovery Remains Elusive

Snap Inc. shares fell nearly 2% to $5.80 on Friday, underperforming the broader market as advertising revenue growth remained sluggish.

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AT&T Lags Market Rally as $45B Payout Plan Takes Center Stage
Earnings James Calloway

AT&T Lags Market Rally as $45B Payout Plan Takes Center Stage

AT&T closed lower on Friday, underperforming major indices. The company reiterated its $45 billion capital return plan for 2026-2028 and provided updates on free cash flow, network investments, and new wireless pricing.

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Coherent Stock Slips 6.6% Amid Profit-Taking in AI Optics Sector
Markets Daniel Marsh

Coherent Stock Slips 6.6% Amid Profit-Taking in AI Optics Sector

Coherent Corp. (COHR) dropped 6.6% to around $352 on Friday, even as the broader market rose, signaling profit-taking in AI optics stocks.

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AMC Shares Jump as Summer Box Office Provides Key Test
Markets Daniel Marsh

AMC Shares Jump as Summer Box Office Provides Key Test

AMC shares surged 9.5% Friday after a strong Memorial Day weekend, but the company's $3.96 billion debt and first-quarter loss remain key concerns.

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Dow Closes Above 51,000 as Falling Oil and Iran Truce Hopes Lift Sentiment
Markets Daniel Marsh

Dow Closes Above 51,000 as Falling Oil and Iran Truce Hopes Lift Sentiment

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 51,000, up 358.82 points, as falling oil prices and hopes for a U.S.-Iran truce boosted market sentiment.

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Dell's AI Revenue Surge Propels Wall Street to New Highs
Markets Daniel Marsh

Dell's AI Revenue Surge Propels Wall Street to New Highs

Dell's AI-driven revenue surge pushed Wall Street higher, with the Dow gaining 359 points. Oil prices slipped on ceasefire speculation, and core PCE inflation hit 3.3%.

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Aurora Gains on Analyst Optimism, Autonomous Trucking Focus
Technology Sarah Chen

Aurora Gains on Analyst Optimism, Autonomous Trucking Focus

Aurora Innovation shares climbed 3.6% Friday after Northland Securities began coverage with an Outperform rating. The autonomous trucking firm is advancing paid driverless freight routes.

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Ambev Rally Faces Analyst Split as BTG Upgrades, Goldman Warns
Analysis Daniel Marsh

Ambev Rally Faces Analyst Split as BTG Upgrades, Goldman Warns

Ambev shares rose slightly Friday, outperforming the Ibovespa, as analysts diverge on the brewer's prospects after strong Q1 results.

Bitmine Stock Gains on $12.3B Crypto Holdings and Russell Index Consideration
Crypto Sarah Chen

Bitmine Stock Gains on $12.3B Crypto Holdings and Russell Index Consideration

Bitmine shares edged up 1% as the company revealed $12.3 billion in crypto and investments, including 5.39 million ETH, and was included on FTSE Russell's draft list for index additions.

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DevvStream Stock Skyrockets 150% on Merger Confirmation
Markets Daniel Marsh

DevvStream Stock Skyrockets 150% on Merger Confirmation

DevvStream shares surged 150% after confirming its three-way merger with XCF Global and Southern Energy Renewables remains active. The company plans an SEC Form S-4 filing soon.

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