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Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) Presents at Morgan Stanley's 14th Annual Laguna Conference Transcript
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) Presents at Morgan Stanley's 14th Annual Laguna Conference Transcript
LECO +0.88% Microsoft exec called AI scraping ‘the largest theft of labor in human history,' new unredacted filings reveal
New unredacted information in the copyright lawsuit The New York Times brought against OpenAI and Microsoft three years ago reveals an admission that AI scraping was tantamount to theft, and that AI products pose a major threat to publications.
MSFT +1.18% Optimism just approved the upgrade its Superchain needs before interoperability can go live
Operators must update fault-proof services and withdrawal tooling before a targeted cutover, while users need no action.
PMMF: Bullish, But I'd Like To See Better Disclosure And I Remain Wary Of Untested Risks
The iShares Prime Money Market ETF offers exposure to a broad mix of cash products, including repos, CDs, and commercial paper. PMMF operates under Rule 2a-7, aiming to maintain NAV stability and mitigate 'break-the-buck' risk during market stress. The fund's prime money market status allows for non-government security exposure, resulting in varied liquidity profiles across holdings.
PMMF +0.01% 
Ford Motor Company (F) Presents at Morgan Stanley's 14th Annual Laguna Conference Transcript
Ford Motor Company (F) Presents at Morgan Stanley's 14th Annual Laguna Conference Transcript
F +0.39% 
Aurora Intents adds one-signature execution on Sui
Aurora Intents has added Sui as a destination for one-signature cross-chain transactions, extending access to a solver network that Aurora Labs says has routed more than $30 billion. In a Sep. 17 press release shared with crypto.
Meta's AI chips and Meta One strengthen Bank of America's outlook
Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META, XETRA:FB2A, SIX:FB) custom AI chip plans and global launch of Meta One reinforced Bank of America's "buy" rating, with the broker highlighting potential savings and subscription revenue. Citing Bloomberg, analysts noted Meta plans to deploy MTIA 450, or Arke, in the first half of 2027, followed by MTIA 500, or Astrid, late that year.
META -0.12% 
Salesforce Stock Looks Enticing After Dreamforce 2026
Salesforce, Inc. remains a Buy as AI tailwinds drive robust growth and strong demand despite market fears of a 'SaaSpocalypse.' Q2 revenue grew 11% YoY to $11.3B, Agentforce ARR soared 240%+, and constant currency cRPO growth accelerated to 14%, signaling strengthening enterprise demand. AIforce and Koa launches at Dreamforce reinforce Salesforce's strategic AI leadership and support management's $63B+ revenue target by 2030.
CRM -1.63% 
Short-Term Bond ETFs to Gain as Fed Hikes Interest Rates
ETFs like SHY could benefit as the Fed hikes rates, with short-term debt offering rising yields and limited duration risk.
BSV -0.03% 
Gasoline ETF (UGA) Touches New 52-Week High
UGA hits a 52-week high after surging 141.6%, likely fueled by Middle East tensions, refinery outages and inventory drawdowns.
UGA +0.86% 
Raydium rallies 12% as earnings hit yearly high – RAY's next move depends on THIS
LaunchLab is becoming more than infrastructure. It is helping finance demand for RAY.
Analyst Says Bitcoin ETFs Could Triple Gold. What Does It Mean for BTC Price?
Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas says Bitcoin ETFs will eventually hold three times as much money as gold ETFs. At today's levels, that is a huge call.
Qualcomm Just Rallied 18% in a Month: Take Profits, or Buy More?
Qualcomm‘s (NASDAQ:QCOM | QCOM Price Prediction) stock is up 3% to $190.28 in Thursday afternoon trading, capping a 18% gain over the past month. The gain sits inside a narrower move than a broad chip rally would suggest.
QCOM +1.31% 
Zcash (ZEC) Soars to a Fresh 10-Year Peak: Further Gains Ahead or Time to Cool Off?
"The real scary thing is, if this runs for $2k it could go straight to 6
AI agents could squeeze L1 block space, Avalanche CEO says
Avalanche Treasury Co. CEO Bart Smith has warned that AI agents could strain Layer 1 block space as automated financial activity moves onchain and traditional markets adopt longer trading hours.
COMPASS Pathways plc (CMPS) Presents at Deutsche Bank 2026 Healthcare Summit Transcript
COMPASS Pathways plc (CMPS) Presents at Deutsche Bank 2026 Healthcare Summit Transcript
CMPS +0.22% 
Fed Reverses Course With First Rate Hike Since 2023: 3 Insurers to Buy
RGA, LNC and TRV are poised to benefit from the Fed's first rate hike since 2023 as higher yields support insurers' investment income.
LNC +0.75% 
Lenovo, MemryX Partnership to Expand Sovereign Edge AI in Saudi Arabia
Lenovo is expanding Saudi Arabia's sovereign edge AI push with MemryX, pairing ThinkEdge servers with local AI processing and services opportunities.
LNVGY -3.71% 
Silver Price Forecast: Bulls threaten bearish setup after Fed hike
Silver Price Forecast: Bulls threaten bearish setup after Fed hike
Bitcoin Core 32 testing: validation, fee estimates and miner changes
Bitcoin Core 32 adds parallel validation reads and a mempool-based fee estimator. Draft release notes also flag mining compatibility changes, wallet updates and server limits.
ChargePoint Just Gained 61% in a Month: Is It Too Late to Buy CHPT Stock Now?
ChargePoint Holdings (NYSE:CHPT) has separated itself from the EV-charging group in a way that is hard to ignore.
CHPT +2.4% 
SK hynix Could Be The Catalyst Intel Foundry Needs (Rating Upgrade)
I had a Hold rating on Intel Corporation after the August $20 billion raise, but the rumored SK hynix Inc. deal could support the foundry turnaround thesis if confirmed. In my view, a joint venture or leasing arrangement with SK hynix could address both funding and demand issues for Intel's Ohio manufacturing site. I now need a confirmed deal from either party. I still remember the TSMC JV rumor from 2025, and I'm not giving Intel credit for something that never got signed.
INTC +5.3% 
StablecoinX ENA lock-up ends permanently on Oct. 5
StablecoinX has secured a permanent waiver ending the 48-month lock-up on its ENA holdings from Oct. 5, 2026, while leaving separate controls on token sales in place. StablecoinX ENA restrictions will end on Oct.
Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) Presents at Morgan Stanley's 14th Annual Laguna Conference Transcript
Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) Presents at Morgan Stanley's 14th Annual Laguna Conference Transcript
LMT +4.03% 
The Memory Shortage Is Not Over: More Upside for Micron and Sandisk?
Putting the memory shortage in context and why Micron and Sandisk shares could still have room to run.
DRAM +3.48% 
If QQQ Repeats Its Last Decade, $100,000 at 40 Could Hit $1 Million by 52
QQQ turned $100,000 into a million dollars faster than most retirement plans dare to model, but the math depends entirely on which decade you believe comes next.
QQQ +1.28% 
Bitcoin plunges back into the 2022 scenario after the Fed's new turn
The crypto market is retracing a scenario recently observed during the previous monetary tightening cycle. After the Federal Reserve's first rate hike in more than three years, bitcoin is evolving in a configuration reminiscent of 2022.
MARA Holdings Just Rallied 21% in a Month: Take Profits, or Buy More?
MARA Holdings (NASDAQ:MARA | MARA Price Prediction) stock is rallying in Thursday afternoon trading, with MARA shares up 6% to $11.76.
MARA +0.21% 
Lennar Q3 Earnings Call Highlights
Lennar NYSE: LEN reported third-quarter 2026 results that met its delivery guidance as the homebuilder navigated higher mortgage rates, affordability pressures and increased competition from resale homes.
LEN-B -0.86% 
Johnson & Johnson Sees Path to Double-Digit Growth Despite 2026 Patent Cliff
Johnson & Johnson NYSE: JNJ Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Joe Wolk said the company sees a path to growth above its previously stated 5% to 7% long-term range, supported by its pharmaceutical pipeline, medical technology portfolio and capital flexibility.
JNJ +0.45% 
