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ON Semiconductor to Buy Synaptics in All-Stock Deal with $7 Billion Enterprise Value
ON Semiconductor said Synaptics's AI compute platform, human-machine interface technology, and connectivity solutions would help it meet demand for increasingly capable AI solutions that can interact with the physical world.
SYNA USD/JPY Forecast: Yen remains under pressure after US PCE data
Near the end of the trading week, one of the most relevant moves in the FX market has been the Japanese yen's neutrality, even after the release of the US PCE inflation data. After the data was published, USD/JPY did not register a significant move, with price action staying close to 0.05%, reinforcing a phase of short-term indecision.
Is STRC the Next LUNA? Strategy's Preferred Stock Slides 25% Below Par
Arkham breaks down why STRC's depeg fears differ sharply from Terra's algorithmic collapse in 2022.
Can Qualcomm actually compete with Nvidia? Inside its bold data-center gamble.
Qualcomm is still priced as a smartphone and wireless-technology company with budding aspirations in other segments. That perception has been fair, since most revenue still comes from handsets and licensing, and new markets have stayed mostly off the income statement.
NVDA 
Crude Oil Price Forecast: Can Oil Rebound from Oversold Conditions?
Crude oil extends its corrective decline after breaking the 200-day moving average, with price approaching key Fibonacci support while oversold momentum conditions hint at potential stabilization.
BNO 
Apple Just Dropped 6%. Here's Why Some Investors Are Buying
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL | AAPL Price Prediction) became the focal point of a CNBC investment-committee debate after the company raised prices across its Mac, iPad, HomePod, and Vision Pro lines to offset surging memory and storage chip costs.
AAPL 
Two Measures of Inflation: May 2026
Inflation remains a hot topic, directly impacting everything from your grocery bill to interest rates. As of the latest data, two key inflation gauges — the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index and the Consumer Price Index (CPI) — show that prices are still above the Federal Reserve's 2% target, with the core PCE at 3.
CORN 
Commercial Metals Company (CMC) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Commercial Metals Company (CMC) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
CMC 
RTX: Own A Piece Of Global Multipolar Peace
RTX Corporation is not a war trade. It is a peace-through-strength platform for a multipolar world that still needs air defense, engines, sensors, safe aviation, and allied readiness. After a 60% gain since my prior 'Buy' rating, RTX still has a credible setup: premium quality, disciplined sizing, and +15% base to +35% bull-case upside. The risk is execution at a premium valuation. Backlog must become deliveries, profit, and cash. But my balance of power thesis supports a 'Buy' rating.
RTX 
Jeremy Grantham Says SpaceX Defines AI Bubble Peak and Dismisses Bitcoin as ‘Unnecessary Nonsense'
Jeremy Grantham, the billionaire investor who predicted both the dot-com crash and the 2007 housing collapse, says the artificial intelligence (AI) market is the biggest investment bubble in American history and warns that a 70% decline in high-flying AI stocks would not be unexpected.
FXU: AlphaDEX's Strategy Can Offer 20% Return For The Third Consecutive Year
The First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund ETF is positioned to outperform peers and the S&P 500, leveraging a quantitative, rule-based strategy and quarterly rebalancing. FXU has delivered over 20% annual total return for two consecutive years and is expected to maintain this performance in 2026, supported by strong sector tailwinds. The ETF boasts a 2.16% dividend yield with a 15% three-year CAGR, outpacing XLU and FUTY, and benefits from robust dividend growth.
FXU 
‘Supergirl' is tracking toward a soft debut. It's a reality check for the DC Studios reboot.
“Supergirl,” the latest installment in Warner Bros. Discovery's WBD-0.81% major reboot of its DC Studios brand, is tracking toward an underwhelming opening weekend, industry experts say, dashing hopes that the soaring comeback started by last year's “Superman” would continue.
PSKY 
FitLife Brands: The Acquisition Of Irwin Naturals Is Already Paying Off
FitLife Brands acquired Irwin Naturals in August 2025, expanding into complementary product categories and distribution channels. The Irwin Naturals acquisition drove a 59% year-over-year revenue increase in Q1 2026, offsetting legacy business weakness. FTLF's diversified brand portfolio spans multiple niche markets within vitamins and nutrition, supporting a robust acquisition-led growth strategy.
FTLF 
Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Trendline Failure Signals Deeper Downside Risk
Gold extends its bearish structure after breaking key trendline support, with consolidation below resistance levels signaling continued downside risk toward deeper Fibonacci extension targets.
AAAU 
Solana hits $1B in weekly tokenized stock trading as demand for hard-to-access equities surge
SPCX concentration shows real demand, but redemption, custody, and shareholder expectations still depend on the product.
Analyst Calls XRP Panic ‘Peak Opportunity' as Price Hits $1
Past cycles have rewarded the minority willing to buy when sentiment is exhausted rather than euphoric.
The Long Race to Succeed Jamie Dimon Heats Up
JPMorgan Chase promoted Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh to co-presidents. In addition, Marianne Lake, a longtime lieutenant to Chairman and Chief Executive Jamie Dimon, is retiring
JPM 
PSLV: This Is Where Silver Bulls Go Big
Sprott Physical Silver Trust USD is reiterated as a Strong Buy due to its unusually deep 7.68% NAV discount and oversold technicals. Recent hawkish Fed sentiment may be overblown; inflation data discrepancies suggest rate hikes are less likely, favoring precious metals. PSLV's current discount historically precedes strong two-month returns, with technical and seasonal factors supporting a bullish stance.
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Melius Research: “Buy the chip dip, skip hyperscalers” until AI payoff becomes clear
Melius Research's head of tech research, Ben Reitzes, told CNBC to lean into chip-stock weakness and stay clear of the cloud giants paying for the buildout.
AMD 
Why Palantir's stock is having its worst month in years — even in the midst of an AI boom
Palantir has been known to command an eye-watering valuation premium relative to the rest of the software industry. But as the artificial-intelligence hardware trade continues to suck up investor dollars, shares of the data-analytics company have come to fetch a slightly less outrageous multiple.
PLTR 
Dividend Safety: Why Retirees Counting on Predictable Income Should Look Past This Packaged Food Giant's Trillion-Dollar Headwind
The packaged-food aisle has become a graveyard for income stories, with GLP-1 drugs, private label, and tariffs squeezing every legacy brand.
SJM 
Trump Media Stock Hits All-Time Low—Down Almost 50% In 2026
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
DJT 
PVH downgraded by Bank of America on concerns over Europe exposure, recovery timeline
PVH Corp. (NYSE:PVH) was downgraded to 'Underperform' from 'Neutral' by Bank of America, which also lowered its price objective to $70 from $90, citing the apparel company's significant exposure to Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and expectations that a recovery in the region could take longer than anticipated. Shares of PVH traded hands at $72 on Thursday afternoon, up about 7% so far this year.
PVH 
GDX: 6 Charts Proving That This Is The Best Moment To Buy Gold Miners In 2026
I reiterate my buy rating on the VanEck Gold Miners ETF, supported by strong fundamentals and attractive valuation. GDX's free cash flow/EV yield is at record highs, and its forward P/E and EV/EBITDA multiples are at five-year lows. A re-rating to 6x EBITDA implies a 20% upside, with technical and seasonal trends potentially acting as catalysts.
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FedEx: Time To Consider Taking Profits (Rating Downgrade)
FedEx Corporation stock delivered over 70% total returns since last fall, but I now downgrade to Hold due to shifting risk/reward. The Freight spinoff clarifies strategic focus and enables a $4.15B debt buyback, reducing leverage and financial risk. FDX's fiscal Q4 showed resilient volumes, strong yield growth, and robust top-line/EPS beats.
FDX 
A Quantum Stock Gaining Ground Amid Microsoft's Majorana Controversy
Microsoft's Majorana dispute is shifting quantum focus toward proven progress, putting D-Wave Quantum's bookings growth and roadmap in the spotlight.
QMCO 
Missed NVIDIA's 900% Run? Micron Could Be AI's Next Big Winner
MU is approaching record highs as booming AI-driven HBM demand, surging revenues and a new Anthropic partnership fuel growth.
NVDA 
VSE Corporation: Precision Aviation Group Supercharges The Mini-HEICO Story
VSE Corporation remains a "Buy," leveraging a focused aviation MRO strategy and transformative acquisitions to drive both organic and inorganic growth. Recent divestitures and acquisitions, notably Precision Aviation Group, position VSEC for >50% revenue growth and margin expansion toward 20%+ levels. Despite dilution and elevated leverage from acquisition financing, the growth profile and accretive EBITDA margins justify the capital strategy.
VSEC 
Small businesses face an extinction event: Cloudflare CEO
For nearly 30 years, the internet has worked the same way. AI may be about to change that.
NET 
Caterpillar Soars But Analysts Remain Cautious
Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT | CAT Price Prediction) has been one of the more surprising mega-cap winners of 2026, riding a record backlog, AI-driven power generation demand, and aggressive capital returns to fresh highs.
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