Arm Soars to Record High on AI-Driven Server CPU Demand
Technology Sarah Chen

Arm Soars to Record High on AI-Driven Server CPU Demand

Arm Holdings shares jumped 15% to $256.73 after Bernstein initiated coverage with an outperform rating and $300 target, citing agentic AI-driven demand for server CPUs.

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T1 Energy Surges 26% as Roth Defense Overcomes Short-Seller Attack
Markets Daniel Marsh

T1 Energy Surges 26% as Roth Defense Overcomes Short-Seller Attack

T1 Energy shares surged 26.45% to $8.70 as a Roth Capital analyst defended the company against a short-seller report alleging hidden Chinese ties and tax-credit risks, with a large institutional stake adding bullish momentum.

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Intuit Stock Plunges After TurboTax Revenue Cut and Major Layoffs
Earnings James Calloway

Intuit Stock Plunges After TurboTax Revenue Cut and Major Layoffs

Intuit shares tumbled 13.4% in late trading after the company cut its TurboTax revenue forecast and announced 3,000 layoffs, overshadowing a profit beat.

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HMRC Data Glitch May Reduce UK Workers' Paychecks
Regulation James Calloway

HMRC Data Glitch May Reduce UK Workers' Paychecks

HMRC's use of faulty savings-interest data has led to incorrect tax code changes, potentially reducing take-home pay for UK savers. Zopa reports hundreds of customers affected.

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Intel Rallies 7.4% on AI Chip Optimism and Analyst Upgrades
Technology Sarah Chen

Intel Rallies 7.4% on AI Chip Optimism and Analyst Upgrades

Intel shares jumped 7.4% to $118.96 as chip stocks rebounded on AI optimism, with analysts raising price targets and Nvidia forecasting $91B in Q2 revenue.

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EasyJet Shares Dip on Fuel Cost Concerns Amid Summer Outlook
Markets Daniel Marsh

EasyJet Shares Dip on Fuel Cost Concerns Amid Summer Outlook

EasyJet shares slipped 0.6% in London after the airline posted a £552 million first-half loss and flagged an uncertain full-year outlook due to rising fuel costs and weaker summer bookings.

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SpaceX IPO Could Deliver $91.6B Windfall for Early Backer Gracias, Raising Governance Concerns
IPO Michael Okonkwo

SpaceX IPO Could Deliver $91.6B Windfall for Early Backer Gracias, Raising Governance Concerns

Antonio Gracias holds 7.3% of SpaceX Class A stock, potentially worth $91.6B. Filing reveals $20B+ in AI lease obligations tied to Valor-linked entities, adding governance issues.

UK mortgage rates diverge as NatWest hikes, Barclays and Santander cut
Markets Daniel Marsh

UK mortgage rates diverge as NatWest hikes, Barclays and Santander cut

NatWest increases selected mortgage rates by up to 24 basis points, while Barclays and Santander reduce some high-LTV products. The Bank of England base rate remains at 3.75%.

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Morgan Stanley Enforces China-Only Devices for Hong Kong Staff Amid Data Concerns
Regulation James Calloway

Morgan Stanley Enforces China-Only Devices for Hong Kong Staff Amid Data Concerns

Morgan Stanley mandates Hong Kong-based bankers to use separate, restricted devices for mainland China trips, affecting over 300 staff. The move reflects growing data security concerns.

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BofA Boosts Snowflake Price Target to $205 Ahead of Q1 Earnings
Technology Sarah Chen

BofA Boosts Snowflake Price Target to $205 Ahead of Q1 Earnings

Bank of America Securities raised Snowflake's price target from $195 to $205, signaling about 20% upside before its May 27 earnings report, citing growing AI business intelligence momentum.

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London Stocks Dip as BT Stalls, Sage Shines, and Oil Jitters Return
Markets Daniel Marsh

London Stocks Dip as BT Stalls, Sage Shines, and Oil Jitters Return

The FTSE 100 fell 0.34% on Thursday as BT's flat core earnings, easyJet's loss warning, and oil above $106 weighed on the index, though Sage's raised outlook provided a bright spot.

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Fed Officials Signal Possible Rate Hikes Amid Sticky Inflation
Economy Daniel Marsh

Fed Officials Signal Possible Rate Hikes Amid Sticky Inflation

Fed minutes show most officials may hike rates if inflation stays above 2%, shifting market expectations from cuts to possible increases.

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