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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Oil Dips Below $90 as Iran Deal Reopens Hormuz, Supply Concerns Linger
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Oil Dips Below $90 as Iran Deal Reopens Hormuz, Supply Concerns Linger

Brent crude slid to $86.60 after a US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but IEA warns of depleted inventories and supply risks.

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Oil Prices Tumble as US-Iran Peace Deal Awaits June 19 Signing
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Oil Prices Tumble as US-Iran Peace Deal Awaits June 19 Signing

Oil prices plunged over 3% after Pakistan announced a US-Iran peace deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with a formal signing scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland.

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IFC Commits $15M to Caribbean Resilience Fund, Targeting $125M
Markets Daniel Marsh

IFC Commits $15M to Caribbean Resilience Fund, Targeting $125M

IFC commits up to $15 million to the CCRF Debt Sub-Fund, its first Caribbean debt fund investment, targeting $125 million for medium-sized enterprises and resilience projects across 13 countries.

Archer Aviation Dips on Insider Sale Filing and FAA Hurdles
Markets Daniel Marsh

Archer Aviation Dips on Insider Sale Filing and FAA Hurdles

Archer Aviation shares dropped 4.15% after officer Eric Lentell filed a Form 144, raising concerns over insider selling and dilution as the company progresses through FAA certification.

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AMD Surges After Citi Upgrade, Meta AI Deal Fuels Optimism
Technology Sarah Chen

AMD Surges After Citi Upgrade, Meta AI Deal Fuels Optimism

AMD shares surged 4.7% to $511.57 after Citi upgraded the stock to Buy, highlighting its AI GPU potential and Meta's Instinct chip plans.

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Pfizer Holds Steady at $26.21, 6.6% Yield Attracts Amid Drug Pricing and Pipeline Risks
Markets Daniel Marsh

Pfizer Holds Steady at $26.21, 6.6% Yield Attracts Amid Drug Pricing and Pipeline Risks

Pfizer shares ended the session nearly unchanged at $26.21, with a 6.6% dividend yield drawing income-focused investors even as drug pricing pressures and patent cliff risks cloud the outlook.

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Lloyds Shares Surge on Buyback, Focus Shifts to BoE Rate Decision and H1 Results
Markets Daniel Marsh

Lloyds Shares Surge on Buyback, Focus Shifts to BoE Rate Decision and H1 Results

Lloyds Banking Group shares jumped 4.27% on a buyback, with the BoE rate decision and H1 results next catalysts.

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Apple Dips on Supply Chain Worries and AI Doubts Amid $4.3T Valuation
Technology Sarah Chen

Apple Dips on Supply Chain Worries and AI Doubts Amid $4.3T Valuation

Apple shares slipped 1.5% as concerns over an Indian iPhone-parts factory probe and doubts about Siri AI features weigh on the stock, with the next major catalyst being unconfirmed Q3 earnings on July 30.

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Coupang Stock Slips on Record $410M Privacy Fine, Q2 Results in Focus
Regulation James Calloway

Coupang Stock Slips on Record $410M Privacy Fine, Q2 Results in Focus

Coupang shares dropped 2.49% to $16.82 after a record $410M South Korea privacy fine, which will hit Q2 2026 operating expenses. Investors eye formal rulings and Q2 earnings for margin and cash flow updates.

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AT&T Jumps 2.5% on Bullish Analyst Initiation, Q2 Earnings in Focus
Markets Daniel Marsh

AT&T Jumps 2.5% on Bullish Analyst Initiation, Q2 Earnings in Focus

AT&T shares surged 2.5% Friday after Freedom Broker started coverage with a Buy rating and $30 target. The market now looks ahead to July 22 Q2 earnings for subscriber and cash flow data.

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UiPath Faces Pivotal Test as AI Automation Demand Stalls Growth
Technology Sarah Chen

UiPath Faces Pivotal Test as AI Automation Demand Stalls Growth

UiPath shares closed at $10.55, down about 1%, as investors focus on the company's ability to meet Q2 targets and prove AI-driven automation can accelerate recurring revenue growth.

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