Stock Market & Financial News
Apple shares climb as Ternus era begins
Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL, XETRA:APC) shares climbed 2.7% as John Ternus officially became chief executive, succeeding Tim Cook. Ternus, previously Apple's senior vice president of hardware engineering, was announced as Cook's successor in April 2026.
AAPL Hims & Hers falls after FDA crackdown on unapproved weight-loss drugs
Hims & Hers Health (NYSE:HIMS) shares fell 3.2% after the FDA warned telehealth companies and compounding pharmacies over unapproved weight-loss drugs, including versions of semaglutide, tirzepatide and retatrutide. The agency said retatrutide and cagrilintide cannot legally be used in compounding and that it has already warned companies marketing unapproved retatrutide directly to consumers.
HIMS Duolingo stock jumps as charts flash warning amid transition from growth to value
Duolingo stock has crawled back in the past few months, moving to its highest point since January this year. DUOL soared to $162, up by 77% from its lowest level this year.
DUOL Microsoft: Why This Is The Hyperscaler Pick In My Recommended Stock Portfolio
Microsoft Corporation is my only hyperscaler pick, driven by its strategic management and resilience amid the AI investment surge. MSFT maintains positive free cash flow and low credit risk, contrasting with peers heavily reliant on debt to fund AI infrastructure. Trading at 26x forward earnings, below its 5-year average of 30x, MSFT offers a conservative 15% upside if re-rated.
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Solana ETFs Record $925K In Daily Inflows As New Month Opens
U.S. spot Solana ETFs recorded $925,000 in net daily inflows as September trading opened, giving SOL markets a fresh regulated-demand signal after a strong August. The figure is modest compared with larger Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF flow days, but it still matters.
Can Rising C&I Demand Drive Constellation Energy's Long-Term Growth?
CEG secures long-term nuclear demand from C&I customers, boosting revenue visibility and supporting EPS growth.
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Diversified Refining Footprint Strengthens PBF's Growth Outlook
PBF Energy's six-refinery network and exposure to constrained coastal markets position it to benefit from tight supplies and supportive margins.
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Bitcoin's Next Move: Bullish Bets Run Up Against a Historical Wall
Bitcoin just had one its best months in years amid a price rally that broke the crypto winter pattern. But the charts tell a complicated story.
Solana Smashes Network Activity Record With 5.2 Billion Non-Vote Transactions in August
The Solana network processed 5.2 billion non-vote transactions throughout August 2026. Monthly volume represented a 19% increase compared to the 4.2 billion recorded in July 2026. The SIMD-0286 technical upgrade raised the compute limit per block from 60 million to 100 million units. During August, Solana network activity recorded over 5.
Solana Alpenglow: Activation Starts September 28, and What Delegators Should Check Now
The release schedule for Agave v4.3 names September 28, 2026 as the start of feature activation on Solana mainnet. We measured how much stake already runs on the new version today, and explain what delegators need to draw from it.
SEC Modernizes Transfer Agent Rules as Ripple Builds Tokenization Infrastructure
The SEC proposes modernized transfer-agent rules recognizing blockchain recordkeeping as Ripple and the XRP Ledger expand institutional tokenization.
W. P. Carey's Latest Financials, Including Predictable Cash Flow, Made Me Bullish (Rating Upgrade)
WPC is upgraded to a buy, driven by strong portfolio metrics and a more attractive 13.1x P/FFO valuation. WPC boasts 98.5% occupancy, a 12-year lease schedule, and a 71.1% AFFO payout, supporting predictable cash flows and a 5.3%+ dividend yield. Geographic and tenant diversification, with 33% ABR outside the U.S. and top 10 tenants at 18.1% ABR, enhance risk-adjusted returns.
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Explore Broad Tech Innovation Beyond the Magnificent Seven
While large-cap technology companies, including the Magnificent Seven, often account for a substantial share of market-cap weighted index allocations, investors may consider a range of opportunities across the broader market to align with their investment objectives.
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How ICPY's Value Approach Is Supercharging Foreign Equities
International strategies may have been overlooked by U.S. investors in recent years, but that narrative has shifted over the past two years. Foreign equities offer significant diversification and growth opportunities, especially for those concerned about overconcentration in U.S. stocks.
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Lucid Is A Penny Stock Again
Lucid's (NASDAQ: LCID | LCID Price Prediction) stock has dropped below $5, which by definition makes it a “penny stock.” Lucid has hit another milestone, and this one will undermine its reputation.
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PEBK vs. FCBC: Which Community Banking Stock Is the Better Buy Today?
Peoples Bancorp and First Community bring different growth drivers, funding strengths and valuations, but which bank looks better positioned? Let's dive in.
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EQIX Strengthens Advanced Computing With Diraq Quantum Deployment
Equinix teams up with Diraq to deploy a silicon spin quantum computer in its Sydney data center by October 2026.
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Allegiant to Launch Two New Nonstop Flights to Florida Destinations
ALGT is set to add year-round nonstop Flint flights to Orlando and Fort Myers in February 2027, with introductory one-way fares starting at $69.
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Ethereum Price Rally Cools as ETF Demand Slows
Ethereums recent rally is showing signs of losing momentum as weaker ETF demand, whale transfers and broader market pressure weigh on ETH price performance. However, longer-term indicators suggest investors have not abandoned their bullish positioning.
Firelight Protocol Secures $8M And Plans Coverage Beyond XRP To Bitcoin
Firelight Protocol raised $8M in a round led by Gumi Cryptos Capital to develop an onchain DeFi protection layer. The protocol plans to extend its coverage to Bitcoin and Stellar's XLM. The launch is scheduled for September.
Shoprite Holdings Ltd (SRGHY) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Shoprite Holdings Ltd (SRGHY) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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Ripple Unlocks 1 Billion XRP as Price Holds Near $1.36
Ripple has released 1 billion XRP from its escrow accounts for September 2026, continuing its established monthly token release schedule as the XRP price struggles to extend its recent recovery. The unlock occurred through three transactions involving 500 million, 400 million and 100 million XRP.
Tesla stock falls 3%: here's what's dragging the stock down today
Tesla stock TSLA fell 3% on Tuesday, giving back part of its 5.5% gain from the previous session as investors reassessed the company's robo-taxi prospects and digested mixed vehicle registration data from Europe. Tesla shares were down 3.1% during Tuesday's session, compared with declines of about 0.5% for both the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average.
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ICX to SODA Migration: 1.109 Billion ICX Still Sit on the ICON Chain, and Neither Chain Shows a Swap Count
Four weeks before the first cut-off date, cryptoticker.io read both blockchains itself: 1,108,792,074.22 ICX on ICON, 1,499,555,266.83 SODA on Sonic. The swap shows up in neither total supply, and there is no public progress indicator.
Eni Builds Uruguay Offshore Presence Through New Exploration Deals
E deepens its Uruguay offshore push with exploration deals for OFF-5 and OFF-6 blocks, while backing a planned 2027 well in OFF-6.
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Vertiv Plunges 20% in Three Months: Buy, Sell, or Hold the Stock?
VRT's AI infrastructure demand, margin gains, and upbeat outlook support growth, but execution risks, supply-chain volatility, and premium valuation remain risks.
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Eli Lilly to Buy Immunology Biotech Merida Biosciences in $2.9B Deal
LLY's $2.9B Merida deal adds immunology assets and expands its pipeline beyond obesity and diabetes into new growth areas.
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Can USB Turn Its Business Banking Expansion Into Sustainable Growth?
U.S. Bancorp USB is expanding its business banking presence across the United States, adding bankers in Florida, Georgia, Texas and Arizona. The move marks its entry into business banking in Florida and Georgia while deepening its presence in Texas and Arizona.
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RDN's Underwriting Discipline Key to Navigating Softer Pricing
Radian Group's disciplined specialty underwriting and diversification help offset softer pricing as competition increases.
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Can Comfort Systems Fund Expansion Without Financial Stress?
FIX's $1.85B cash pile, low debt and strong free cash flow support aggressive capacity expansion with limited balance-sheet strain.
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