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Xbox follows Apple with price increases
Just a few hours after Apple announced price increases across its hardware lineup, Microsoft revealed that Xbox game consoles are also getting more expensive. The company also announced that it's discontinuing its 2TB model.
AAPL Qualcomm raises long-term targets as analysts highlight data center, edge AI opportunities
Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:QCOM, XETRA:QCI) outlined higher long-term revenue and earnings targets at its investor day, prompting analysts at Bank of America and UBS to lift their estimates and price targets while maintaining differing views on execution risks. The chipmaker increased its fiscal 2029 non-handset revenue target to $40 billion from a previous goal of $22 billion.
QCOM Binance XRP Futures Stay Strong as Z-Score Points to Cooling Volatility
The Binance perp-spot volume imbalance Z-Score indicator for XRP sits in a neutral range of 0.17 points. The total perpetual contract volume maintains an imbalance indicator sitting at 0.51 compared to spot markets. The open interest for this token recorded a decline of approximately 70% over the prior weeks of June.
Apple increases prices for Macs and iPads, blaming a shortage of memory chips
Apple on Thursday announced an increase in prices for Macs and iPads, citing a memory chip shortage brought on by the artificial intelligence boom.
AAPL 
Nano-X Imaging Ltd. (NNOX) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Nano-X Imaging Ltd. (NNOX) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
NNOX 
Qualcomm Data Center Plans Put These ETFs in the Spotlight
Count Qualcomm (QCOM) among the mature technology companies that have garnered new favor among investors by way of the artificial intelligence (AI) trade. Specific to the California-based semiconductor producer, it's captivating investors with its fast-growing data center chip business.
QCOM 
Coursera (COUR) Moves 12.6% Higher: Will This Strength Last?
Coursera (COUR) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock doesn't suggest further strength down the road.
COUR 
Ethereum faces renewed selling pressure: Can key support hold this time?
Ethereum investors would likely be better off remaining patient instead of placing directional bets.
400 Newspapers Sue Microsoft and OpenAI, Alleging Content Theft for AI
A coalition of publishers of nearly 400 local and regional newspapers has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging copyright infringement.
MSFT 
Own 100 Shares of SPY? Here's How to Earn High Income Selling Covered Calls
The State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) remains one of the most popular ETFs ever created, but income investors may be disappointed by what it currently pays.
SPY 
How Much in SCHD to Replace Social Security? The Answer Might Surprise You
Replacing a $2,000 monthly Social Security check with dividends from Schwab U.S.
SCHD 
ONDO Finance's SPCXon surpasses $10M in tokenized market cap
The rise of tokenized equities like SPCXon democratizes access to high-demand IPOs, but introduces new risks and complexities for investors. ONDO Finance's SPCXon surpasses $10M in tokenized market cap.
AppLovin's Margin Strength Stands Out: What Investors Should Know
APP's standout margins, 85% adjusted EBITDA and 66% net income, highlight the power of its high-margin software mix and disciplined costs despite a sharp stock pullback.
APP 
Coinbase-Backed Ethereum Network Base Recovers After Block Production Issue
Ethereum layer-2 network Base was down for more than two hours as it ran into an issue with block production ahead of a planned upgrade.
Reddit stock traders boost Wendy's to fresh highs in a collective bid to ‘save' the fast food brand
Meme stock traders have found a new company to “save”: The Wendy's Company.
RDDT 
Forget the Cellphones: BlackBerry Shares Jump 23% as an AI Play
BlackBerry stock soars after reporting earnings as investors view the company known for obsolete cellphones as an AI play.
BB 
Solana's onchain trading card game category surpasses $1B in volume
Solana's trading card game boom highlights the growing intersection of digital assets and collectibles, signaling robust market potential. Solana's onchain trading card game category surpasses $1B in volume.
Jorge Jraissati testifies on Bitcoin's role in Venezuela's economy
Jraissati's testimony could reshape US crypto policy, highlighting Bitcoin's role as a human rights tool in authoritarian regimes like Venezuela. Jorge Jraissati testifies on Bitcoin's role in Venezuela's economy.
Meta Platforms' AI-Push to Drive Top-Line Growth: More Upside Ahead?
META's AI push is fueling revenue growth, ad engagement, and user activity, with billions using AI features as the company ramps up infrastructure.
META 
BF.B Faces Flat Sales as Emerging Markets Offset Macro Strain Ahead
Brown-Forman is relying on emerging-market growth, premium spirits and innovation to offset weak developed-market demand and a cautious fiscal 2027 outlook.
BF-A 
Apple's price hikes suggest inflation won't slow quickly, even as gas gets cheaper
Gas is getting cheaper, but Apple is raising prices. Which one tell us more about the persistence of inflation?
AAPL 
UBER Expands Its Food Delivery Business: Is it a Growth Catalyst?
UBER is expanding Uber Eats with new retailers, pushing beyond food delivery into everyday needs, from skincare and shipping to pet supplies.
UBER 
Bitcoin Investor TechLead Capitulates After Market Crash
The history of financial markets often unfolds through the psychological crises of its most exposed players, and the crypto sector has just provided a spectacular illustration. The abrupt reversal of a seasoned investor from the Silicon Valley elite exposes the fragility of technological certainties in the face of the brutal economic cycles of the blockchain.
Trading Near an All-Time Low of $5: 1 Crucial Balance Sheet Metric That Explains Why Lucid Is a Dangerous Capital-Destruction Trap
Lucid (NASDAQ:LCID | LCID Price Prediction) at $5.19 faces a deteriorating risk/reward setup.
LCID 
Kraken launches institutional crypto lending model with Maple
Kraken has expanded its institutional lending business through a new Maple-backed financing facility built around a bankruptcy-remote SPV.
Visa Explores Travel Planning Space With Visa Destinations
Visa has launched a travel platform as it moves to expand its role beyond payments. Visa Destinations, announced Thursday (June 25), is live now in Paris, London, Dubai, Milan, Rome, Mexico City, New York City, Miami, San Francisco and Thailand.
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Methode Electronics, Inc. (MEI) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Methode Electronics, Inc. (MEI) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
MEI 
If You Bought the S&P 500 the Day Trump Won, Here's Exactly What $10,000 Is Worth Today
A $10,000 investment in the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:SPY) on November 6, 2024, the morning after Donald Trump won the election, would be worth roughly $12,600 today, counting dividends.
SPY 
Lighter price prediction – How close is LIT's $2 breakout?
Lighter tested key resistance as fading selling pressure hinted at a possible bullish MACD crossover.
5 Top Google AI Brains Bolted in 7 Days as Gemini Falls Behind, and Alphabet Stock Is Feeling It
Five researchers out of Google's core AI team in seven days, and the market noticed.
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