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PayPal Gains Amid Strategic Overhaul and Venmo Growth
PayPal (PYPL) shares edged higher in a shortened trading week, buoyed by cost-cutting measures and Venmo's strong payment volume growth, though concerns over branded checkout persist.
Lam Research and Kulicke & Soffa Rally on AI-Driven Semiconductor Demand
Lam Research (LRCX) and Kulicke & Soffa (KLIC) shares surge on strong AI chip demand and earnings optimism, while Block (SQ) shows undervaluation potential amid high P/E ratios.
SoFi Stock Drops 45% in 2026 as Loan Platform Concerns Mount
SoFi Technologies reported record Q1 results but shares remain under pressure, down 45% in 2026, as loan platform volume drops and guidance stays flat.
Stripe Private Valuation Hits $175.6B, IPO Still on Hold
Forge values Stripe at $175.62 billion, up from $159 billion in February. The fintech remains private with no IPO timeline, as public market peers lag.
Block Raises 2026 Gross Profit Outlook to $12.33B on Cash App Strength
Block Inc raised its 2026 gross profit target to $12.33 billion after strong Q1 growth from Cash App and Square. Shares rose 7.7% after hours despite a $308.7 million net loss and $240 million DOJ-related accrual.
SoFi Shares Slide Amid Muddy Waters Allegations, Mizuho Holds $38 Target
SoFi Technologies shares declined in premarket trading following a short-seller report from Muddy Waters alleging undisclosed debt. The company has refuted the claims and Mizuho Securities reiterated its $38 price target.
SoFi Shares Slide on Short-Seller Allegations, CEO Buys Dip
SoFi Technologies shares fell following a critical short report from Muddy Waters Research, which accused the fintech of misstating debt and profit. CEO Anthony Noto responded with a significant share purchase.
SoFi Shares Drop Amid Broader Fintech Selloff as Oil Rally Dents Rate Cut Hopes
SoFi Technologies shares declined approximately 3% on Thursday, underperforming a broader tech retreat. The drop coincided with oil approaching $100 per barrel, which renewed fears of persistent inflation and delayed interest rate cuts.
Toast Projects Accelerated Restaurant Growth for 2026 Amid AI Rollout
Toast anticipates adding more net new restaurant locations in 2026 than in 2025, with executives highlighting growth from enterprise clients and the new Toast IQ AI platform. Shares gained 0.9% premarket.
Block Shares Retreat After AI-Driven Rally, Analysts Split on Outlook
Block shares declined 3.3% to $61.57 in premarket activity Monday, cooling from Friday's 16.8% surge driven by workforce reductions and an improved profit outlook. Analysts remain divided on the long-term implications.
Block Shares Retreat After AI-Driven Rally, Analysts Split on Restructuring
Block shares declined 3.3% to $61.57 in premarket activity Monday, cooling from Friday's 16.8% surge driven by restructuring plans. Analysts remain divided on the long-term implications of the company's AI-focused job cuts.
Block Shares Retreat After AI-Driven Restructuring Rally
Block shares declined 3.3% to $61.57 in premarket activity Monday, cooling from Friday's 16.8% rally driven by workforce reductions and an improved profit forecast. Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock to Overweight with a $93 target.
Markets Brace for Volatility as Middle East Tensions Escalate
Geopolitical tensions and oil supply fears weigh on markets as stocks closed February with significant monthly losses. All eyes are on the Strait of Hormuz and upcoming U.S. economic data.
ASX 200 Hits Record High Ahead of Critical GDP, Trade Data
The Australian share market reached a new closing peak of 9,198.6 points on Friday, buoyed by resource stocks. Attention now turns to a heavy week of economic releases that could influence interest rate expectations.
Block Soars on AI-Driven Restructuring, Eyes 2026 Profit Targets
Block shares jumped sharply following a major workforce reduction tied to AI integration and updated financial guidance projecting significantly higher profitability by 2026.
Zip Co Launches $50M Buyback Amid Investor Jitters Over Flat Outlook
Zip Co plans a $50 million share buyback after its stock plunged 37% in two days. The move comes despite management forecasting flat second-half earnings and increased credit losses.
Zip Co Plunges on Subdued Profit Outlook, Tests Investor Patience
Zip Co Ltd shares crashed 34.4% following its half-year report, as a forecast for flat profit growth in the second half rattled investors. The stock hit its lowest level since May 2025.
Court Blocks Trump PSLF Rule, Private Lender Tailwinds Fade as Grad PLUS Ends
Two federal judges blocked a Trump-era PSLF rule, while the Education Department's stopgap list expands professional degree programs, reducing private lender tailwinds.
AMC Stock Rallies 21% on Toy Story 5 Blockbuster and Record May Attendance
AMC shares jumped 21% last week to $2.83, boosted by record May attendance, a completed $150 million stock sale, and the strong box office debut of Toy Story 5.
New York Enacts Law to Block 3D-Printed Firearms
New York's FY27 budget law requires 3D printers sold in the state to include firearm-blocking technology, subject to a feasibility review, with a $5,000 penalty for noncompliance.
Aurora Stock Tumbles After Uber Block Sale, Tech Rout
Aurora Innovation plunged 7.75% to $6.31 after Uber disclosed a 67.5M-share block sale at $7.10, as the Nasdaq tumbled and Morgan Stanley revealed a 10% stake.
GlobalFoundries Stock Slides After $1.91B Block Trade by Major Shareholder
GlobalFoundries shares dropped 0.82% to $79.97, capping a 6.62% weekly decline after Mubadala's $1.91 billion block trade. The stock is now 13.59% below its 52-week high.
SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch Lifts Shares as SoFi Tests Blockchain Payments
SoFi shares climbed to $16.17 after launching SoFiUSD stablecoin for nearly 15 million members, with plans to list on Bullish exchange by end of June.
Algoma Central, GSK, AT&T Lead Market Moves as Bitcoin Pool Mines Second Block
Algoma Central surpassed its 50-day moving average after a dividend hike, while GSK shares surged to a multi-decade peak. AT&T's valuation suggests significant upside, and a novel bitcoin mining pool confirmed its hybrid model.
U.S. Naval Blockade Sparks Oil Price Surge, Global Market Jitters
The U.S. imposition of a naval blockade on Iranian port traffic has triggered a sharp spike in global oil prices and a sell-off in U.S. stock futures, with Brent crude surging past $100 a barrel.
Gas Price Relief Stalls as Strait of Hormuz Blockade Persists
A recent U.S.-Iran ceasefire has failed to quickly reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, keeping oil supply constrained and gasoline prices elevated. Brent crude rebounded 3% on Thursday, signaling a persistent risk premium in the market.
Oil Prices Surge Amid Hormuz Blockage, OPEC+ Move Fails to Ease Supply Crunch
Oil prices climbed Monday with WTI closing at $112.41 and Brent at $109.77 as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely blocked. OPEC+'s modest production increase fails to offset significant supply disruptions.
Oil Crisis Intensifies as Brent Hits 2008 Peak, Hormuz Blockade Sparks Global Fuel Fears
Global oil markets face severe strain as Dated Brent crude reaches $141.37 per barrel, a level not seen since 2008, amid an ongoing blockade of the critical Strait of Hormuz shipping lane. U.S. gasoline prices are projected to surge toward $5 per gallon while European officials consider fuel rationing measures.
Eight States Sue to Block Nexstar's $6.2 Billion Tegna Acquisition
A coalition of eight states has filed an antitrust lawsuit seeking to halt Nexstar Media Group's proposed $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna, arguing the deal would harm competition and raise costs for consumers.
Mastercard's $1.8B BVNK Acquisition Accelerates Corporate Blockchain Adoption
Mastercard has agreed to purchase BVNK for as much as $1.8 billion, marking a major push into stablecoin and blockchain payment infrastructure. The deal coincides with corporate pilots by Citi and Aon using tokenization for trade finance and insurance payments.