Nokia Shares Edge Higher on AI Optimism, But Valuation Concerns Persist
Technology Sarah Chen

Nokia Shares Edge Higher on AI Optimism, But Valuation Concerns Persist

Nokia shares gained 1% in Helsinki, extending a 10% Friday surge, driven by AI and cloud demand. The stock remains volatile and trades above the average analyst target.

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Amazon Ousts Walmart to Top Fortune 500, Reshaping Corporate Peeking Order
Markets Daniel Marsh

Amazon Ousts Walmart to Top Fortune 500, Reshaping Corporate Peeking Order

Amazon has claimed the top spot on the 2026 Fortune 500, ending Walmart's 13-year run and signaling a shift in corporate power driven by e-commerce, cloud computing, and healthcare.

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Intel Shares Jump on BofA Upgrade Amid Foundry Optimism
Technology Sarah Chen

Intel Shares Jump on BofA Upgrade Amid Foundry Optimism

Intel shares surged 6.5% to $124.57 after Bank of America upgraded the stock to Buy with a $135 target, citing confidence in CPU and foundry growth. The next key catalyst is the July 23 earnings report.

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SpaceX Stock Steady at $161; Musk's $1 Trillion Revenue Goal Raises Valuation Questions
IPO Michael Okonkwo

SpaceX Stock Steady at $161; Musk's $1 Trillion Revenue Goal Raises Valuation Questions

SpaceX shares trade at $160.95, 19% above IPO, as Musk's $1 trillion revenue target clashes with a $4.94 billion loss. Options and index inclusion may add volatility.

American Airlines Rises as Oil Slide Eases Cost Worries
Markets Daniel Marsh

American Airlines Rises as Oil Slide Eases Cost Worries

American Airlines shares climbed on Friday and extended gains in premarket as crude oil prices plunged following a preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, alleviating a key cost pressure ahead of the company's second-quarter earnings report.

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AI Financial's WLFI Liquidity Boost Fails to Lift Stock Above $1
Crypto Sarah Chen

AI Financial's WLFI Liquidity Boost Fails to Lift Stock Above $1

AI Financial claims $180M in WLFI tokens can ease liquidity concerns, but shares trade at $0.665, under Nasdaq's $1 minimum, keeping delisting risk alive.

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PepsiCo Debuts Custom Drink Platform, Backs Sustainable Farming Finance
Markets Daniel Marsh

PepsiCo Debuts Custom Drink Platform, Backs Sustainable Farming Finance

PepsiCo rolls out its 'House of Treats' personalized drink platform in select European markets and launches a pilot program for strip-till equipment leasing, targeting growth in away-from-home channels and sustainable farming.

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Meta Admits AI Workforce Overhaul Missteps, Hikes 2026 CapEx to $145B
Technology Sarah Chen

Meta Admits AI Workforce Overhaul Missteps, Hikes 2026 CapEx to $145B

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg admits mistakes in the company's swift AI workforce overhaul, as capital expenditure guidance for 2026 rises to $125-$145 billion, reflecting higher component prices and data center investments.

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SpaceX Soars 20% in Historic IPO, Hits $2.1 Trillion Market Cap
IPO Michael Okonkwo

SpaceX Soars 20% in Historic IPO, Hits $2.1 Trillion Market Cap

SpaceX surged nearly 20% on its first trading day, closing above $160 and reaching a $2.1 trillion market cap, marking the largest IPO ever.

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Futures Rise on US-Iran Deal Hopes; SpaceX IPO Soars
Markets Daniel Marsh

Futures Rise on US-Iran Deal Hopes; SpaceX IPO Soars

Stock futures rose Sunday after reports of a US-Iran peace deal reopening the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices down over 4%. SpaceX surged 19% in its Nasdaq debut, with a record $75 billion IPO.

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Asian Markets Rally on Oil Plunge, Central Bank Decisions Ahead
Markets Daniel Marsh

Asian Markets Rally on Oil Plunge, Central Bank Decisions Ahead

Asian equities opened higher on a sharp drop in oil prices following a US-Iran agreement, but caution remains ahead of BOJ and Fed policy decisions.

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Fed Meeting, Oil Prices, and SpaceX IPO in Focus Ahead of Tuesday's Open
Markets Daniel Marsh

Fed Meeting, Oil Prices, and SpaceX IPO in Focus Ahead of Tuesday's Open

U.S. stocks face key risks as investors await the Fed's June 16-17 meeting, with inflation at 4.2% and Brent crude at $86.80. A potential U.S.-Iran deal could lower oil prices and ease inflation, while SpaceX's strong Nasdaq debut signals demand for AI-linked growth stocks.

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