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Thistle Resources advances Brunswick antimony option with second anniversary payment
Thistle Resources (TSX-V:TRCG, OTC:TRCGF) has completed the second anniversary payment under its option agreement for the Brunswick antimony project in New Brunswick, keeping the company on track to acquire full ownership of the property. The payment comprised $25,000 in cash and 250,000 common shares issued to optionor Prospect 'Or Corp.
BC OPEC Sees Oil Demand Growing With No Peak In Sight
The cartel forecast demand to grow by 19 million barrels a day to around 124 million barrels a day in 2050, driven by road transportation, aviation and petrochemicals.
BNO 3 Stocks Doing the Heavy Lifting in Healthcare's Rebound
Until recently, it had been a lackluster year for the healthcare sector. From high medical utilization squeezing insurers to structural cost pressures and valuation hangovers, medical stocks stocks have lagged much of the broader market this year.
DXCM GTBIF Stock Climbs 17.5% in Three Months: Time to Invest or Cash Out?
Green Thumb has surged 17.5% in three months as regulatory progress, Q1 growth and buybacks lift sentiment, but competition and pricing pressure persist.
GTBIF 
How Could Federal Backing Advance D-Wave's Quantum Efforts?
QBTS signs a $100M LOI under the CHIPS and Science Act, signaling federal backing that could accelerate its quantum computing R&D and qubit roadmap.
QMCO 
Credit Karma Gains Traction: Can It Continue Boosting Intuit's Growth?
INTU's Credit Karma posts 15% revenue growth to $631M, fueling cross-sell gains and a bigger role in its year-round finance platform.
INTU 
Palantir: Attractive As Never Before
Palantir Technologies (PLTR) is rated 'Buy' following a ~37% pullback, with long-term growth drivers intact and valuation now more reasonable. PLTR delivered robust Q1 results: 85% YoY revenue growth, 60% EBIT margin, and strong beats on both top and bottom lines. Strategic partnerships with Oracle, Google, and Nvidia, plus new government contracts, position PLTR for continued top-line expansion.
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Majority of Swiss population backs stronger capital rules for UBS, poll finds
Most Swiss people support stricter capital rules for large banks like UBS , polling firm YouGov said on Thursday, citing a survey it described as representative of the adult resident population in Switzerland's two main language regions.
UBS 
SpaceX: Buckle Up For What's Coming Within The Next 180 Days
SpaceX's aka Space Exploration Technologies Corp.'s IPO features a staged employee lock-up release, with only ~4% of total shares initially tradable, creating a tightly controlled float. High demand, limited supply, and Nasdaq Fast Entry after 15 days are expected to drive strong upward price momentum post-IPO. Staggered share unlocks (7% at five intervals, up to 28% after Q3 results) aim to prevent a post-IPO dip and manage supply-demand dynamics.
BKE 
CME to Sue CFTC Over Approval of Kalshi's Bitcoin Perpetual Futures
CME plans to sue the CFTC after regulators approved Bitcoin perpetual futures for Kalshi, opening a regulated U.S. path for crypto perpetuals. CEO Terry Duffy argues the contracts should be classified as swaps, not futures, because swaps face stricter Dodd-Frank oversight.
How Zuckerberg Paid $1 Billion for Zero Revenue and 13 Employees to Save Facebook
In 2012, Meta (NASDAQ:META | META Price Prediction) was still called Facebook, had just crossed a billion users, and was preparing for one of the most hyped IPOs in history.
META 
Intel Soars 9% After Trump Says Apple Will Partner With Intel on U.S. Chip Production
Intel (NASDAQ:INTC | INTC Price Prediction) stock is ripping higher Thursday morning, up 9% to around $132 in early trading.
INTC 
Accenture sinks 14% as lowered outlook clouds earnings beat and cybersecurity deals
Shares of consulting and technology services giant Accenture plunged 14% in premarket trading on Thursday after the company lowered the top end of its annual revenue growth forecast, underscoring concerns that businesses remain cautious about spending on discretionary technology projects. The company now expects annual revenue growth of 3% to 4%, compared with its earlier forecast of 3% to 5%.
ACN 
XRP Whales Quietly Add 1.53 Billion Tokens As Retail Hesitates
Large XRP holders are quietly ramping up their exposure even as retail traders sit on the sidelines in “extreme fear”.
SSP Group is lagging peers, DB analysts says it's a buying opportunity
Deutsche Bank sees a buying opportunity in SSP Group plc (LSE:SSPG) after the travel food-and-beverage operator failed to join the wider sector rebound. In a note, the bank's analysts repeated a 'buy' rating on SSP, with a 262p price target, compared with a last close of 177.90p, arguing the shares offer “rerating potential” after falling behind peers and broader travel names.
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PTC Therapeutics (PTCT) Moves 7.2% Higher: Will This Strength Last?
PTC Therapeutics (PTCT) saw its shares surge in the last session with trading volume being higher than average. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions could translate into further price increase in the near term.
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From Field to Shelf: The ETF Response to Volatile Food Prices
As we venture toward the halfway point of 2026, the headline narrative for consumer food prices is one of stabilizing moderation. However, this masks a sharp structural divergence under the surface that potentially has implications for ETFs tracking different cross-sections of the consumer food space.
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Uniswap Network Activity Surges as UNI Gains Institutional Attention
Uniswap (UNI) has recorded a sharp increase in on-chain activity, with key network metrics reaching multi-month highs following renewed investor interest sparked by Standard Chartereds ambitious long-term price forecast for the token. According to blockchain analytics platform Santiment, Uniswaps active addresses climbed to their highest level in four months, signaling a notable rise in user engagement across the decentralized exchange ecosystem.
The Magnificent 7 Is Dead. These 10 Stocks Are the New Market Favorites
For nearly three years, investors could explain much of the stock market with a single phrase: the Magnificent 7.
AAPL 
Two big reasons Accenture's stock is sliding in the wake of earnings
The consulting company's outlook came up short of expectations, and at least one analyst wonders if newly announced deals will bring complex integration challenges.
ACN 
Why Is the Crypto Market Down Today? Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana Decline Amid Fed Uncertainty
The cryptocurrency market is trading in the red today, with Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP, Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), and Hyperliquid (HYPE) posting notable losses. The global crypto market capitalization has fallen 1.13% over the last 24 hours to approximately $2.29 trillion, extending its year-to-date decline to around 32%.
PKW: Mixed Feelings About Invesco's Long-Running Buyback ETF
Invesco Buyback Achievers ETF is upgraded from 'sell' to 'hold' due to improving value ETF fundamentals, despite skepticism about its buyback-driven strategy. PKW's methodology—adding/removing stocks based on a 5% buyback yield—misaligns with long-term company strategies, leading to questionable execution. PKW's fundamentals, including accelerating EPS growth and discounted P/E, are competitive but slightly lag peers in quality and growth metrics.
PKW 
RedStone provides live LTV feeds for Spark's BTC collateral at Anchorage
This integration bridges DeFi and traditional finance, enhancing institutional trust and potentially increasing DeFi adoption among large investors. RedStone provides live LTV feeds for Spark's BTC collateral at Anchorage.
Tesla And SpaceX Are Converging - And The Market Hasn't Caught Up
SpaceX's post-IPO momentum introduces near-term premium dilution risk for Tesla, Inc., as investors gain an alternative vehicle for Musk-led AI exposure. This is corroborated by TSLA stock's recent weakness, which is largely driven by multiple compression rather than fundamental deterioration, creating a compelling opportunity. Tesla remains the immediate monetization layer of the broader Musk-led AI ecosystem, supported by accelerating FSD, Robotaxi and Optimus execution.
TSLA 
BASFY & Wacoal Expand Melooop Technology to Auto Interiors
BASF and Wacoal debut a 3D fiber armrest concept for auto seats, extending Melooop tech beyond apparel with lightweight design goals.
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Analysts set Intel (INTC) stock price target for next 12 months
Despite the multiple tailwinds affecting the chipmaker in June, Wall Street appears to be cooling off on Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) following its 207.52% year-to-date (YTD) upsurge to $121.10.
INTC 
Adam Back Explains Why Bitcoin Was a Cypherpunk Community Achievement, Not a Solo Invention
Blockstream CEO and renowned cryptographer Adam Back has provided new insights into the origins of Bitcoin, arguing that the worlds first cryptocurrency should not be viewed as the sole invention of Satoshi Nakamoto. Instead, Back emphasized that Bitcoin emerged from decades of collaborative research and development within the cypherpunk community.
DOW's Stock Rallies 39% YTD: What's Driving the Upside?
DOW shares have surged 39% YTD, fueled by cost cuts, productivity gains and growth projects in cost-advantaged regions amid macro challenges.
DOW 
SLB Expands Digital Reach With New AI Marketplace Platform
SLB launches a Digital Marketplace offering AI tools and applications, expanding its digital ecosystem and strengthening its software growth strategy.
SLB 
Grayscale remains bullish on AAVE despite the KelpDAO shock
Grayscale sees Aave undervalued and promises it $175. Wall Street bankers are already buzzing, but the DeFi protocol remains cautious after the KelpDAO shock.
