Data Center Demand Drives Evergy and Entergy Stocks Higher
Markets Daniel Marsh

Data Center Demand Drives Evergy and Entergy Stocks Higher

Evergy and Entergy stocks rose Friday as data-center power demand fuels utility valuations. Evergy closed near 52-week high; Entergy announced $67B capital plan.

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Amazon Ousts Walmart as Fortune 500 Leader; Regional Giants Shine
Markets Daniel Marsh

Amazon Ousts Walmart as Fortune 500 Leader; Regional Giants Shine

Amazon unseats Walmart as Fortune 500 No. 1, breaking a 13-year streak. Erie Insurance rises, New Jersey boasts 15 firms, and New England has over 20 companies on the list.

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Social Security 2027 COLA Estimates Rise as Inflation Stays Elevated
Economy Daniel Marsh

Social Security 2027 COLA Estimates Rise as Inflation Stays Elevated

Early estimates for 2027 Social Security COLA rise to 3.8%-4.7%, driven by May CPI-W inflation of 4.4%. Lawmakers consider $200 monthly benefit boosts and solvency measures.

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OpenAI CEO Cancels Abu Dhabi Visit Amid IPO Filing and Geopolitical Tensions
IPO Michael Okonkwo

OpenAI CEO Cancels Abu Dhabi Visit Amid IPO Filing and Geopolitical Tensions

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman canceled a planned trip to Abu Dhabi, raising questions about the company's Stargate infrastructure plans in the UAE as it pursues a $1 trillion IPO valuation.

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Nokia Stock Surges on AI Optical Network Growth Prospects
Technology Sarah Chen

Nokia Stock Surges on AI Optical Network Growth Prospects

Nokia's ADR rose 5% to $14.80 on JPMorgan's bullish note, highlighting AI-driven optical network demand. Q2 results on July 23 will test if orders translate into revenue.

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American Airlines Gains on Oil Price Drop; Q2 Earnings in Focus
Earnings James Calloway

American Airlines Gains on Oil Price Drop; Q2 Earnings in Focus

American Airlines stock rose 2.25% to $14.98 as Brent crude fell 3.4%, easing fuel cost pressure. Q2 earnings on July 23 are the next key catalyst.

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ARK Invest Acquires 3.3 Million SpaceX Shares on IPO Day, Exits Teradyne, Iridium, Archer
IPO Michael Okonkwo

ARK Invest Acquires 3.3 Million SpaceX Shares on IPO Day, Exits Teradyne, Iridium, Archer

ARK Invest acquired nearly 3.3 million SpaceX shares on its IPO day, funding the purchase by selling stakes in Teradyne, Iridium, Twist Bioscience, and Archer Aviation.

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Intel Rallies on Foundry Hopes, Approaches 52-Week High
Technology Sarah Chen

Intel Rallies on Foundry Hopes, Approaches 52-Week High

Intel shares jumped 6.51% to $124.57 on foundry optimism from a Google TPU order and BofA upgrade, but trade above analyst targets with negative earnings, increasing risk before Q2 results.

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MSGS Stock in Focus After Knicks' NBA Title Win, Spin-Off in View
Markets Daniel Marsh

MSGS Stock in Focus After Knicks' NBA Title Win, Spin-Off in View

Madison Square Garden Sports (MSGS) shares await Monday's trading after the Knicks' championship win, with the tax-free spin-off of the Knicks and Rangers as the next catalyst.

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AI Stocks Face Fed Scrutiny as Oracle's Capex Plan Rattles Investors
Markets Daniel Marsh

AI Stocks Face Fed Scrutiny as Oracle's Capex Plan Rattles Investors

Oracle's 12% plunge on $70B AI capex and $23.7B cash flow deficit underscores investor anxiety as Fed decision looms, pressuring high-valuation AI stocks like Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom.

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Space Stocks Reel as SpaceX's $2.1 Trillion Debut Reshapes Sector
IPO Michael Okonkwo

Space Stocks Reel as SpaceX's $2.1 Trillion Debut Reshapes Sector

SpaceX's $75B IPO sent shockwaves through the space sector, with smaller players like Rocket Lab and AST SpaceMobile hit hard. All eyes are on AST's upcoming satellite launch.

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AI, Retail, and Travel Surge: 5 Stocks to Watch Next Week
Markets Daniel Marsh

AI, Retail, and Travel Surge: 5 Stocks to Watch Next Week

Ross Stores and Howmet Aerospace lead a list of five stocks to watch next week, driven by strong earnings and bullish technical setups. Investors await second-quarter results.

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