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Allison Transmission Is Revving Up, Remains Cheap
Allison Transmission Holdings is rated a solid 'Buy' due to its transformative $2.7 billion acquisition of Dana's Off-Highway segment. ALSN's combined business offers a global platform with diversified revenue streams across construction, agriculture, industrial, mining, and on-highway markets. Management targets $120 million in synergies and expects 2026 EBITDA of $1.6–$1.7 billion post-synergies, supporting attractive valuation versus peers.
ALSN Palantir stock climbs as Nvidia partnership boosts AI growth outlook
Shares of Palantir Technologies (PLTR) rose on Monday as investors welcomed a new artificial intelligence partnership with Nvidia (NVDA), extending the stock's recovery after it snapped a seven-day losing streak last week. Palantir stock advanced more than 3% to $116.45 after gaining 5.3% on Friday.
PLTR Tesla Jumps 8%, Rivian and Lucid Rise 7% as EV Stocks Ride a Tech Rebound
Electric vehicle stocks are surging in midday trading on Monday as a broad tech rebound lifts high-beta names across the market.
TSLA DIA Becomes the DeFi Oracle Layer Powering TeQoin's Zero‑Fee L2
DIA integrated as the price oracle layer of TeQoin, an EVM-compatible Optimistic Rollup designed for fee-free and sub-second transactions, focused on payments, DeFi, real-world assets, and cross-chain liquidity. The network processed more than one million transactions during its first month on testnet. The integration deploys DIA's full oracle stack on-chain, available to any team building tools within the ecosystem.
Palantir: Micron Has The Cycle. Palantir Has The Moat (Upgrade)
Palantir Technologies Inc. is upgraded to a Buy as its valuation now aligns with strong fundamentals and robust growth prospects. PLTR's net dollar retention of 150% and Rule of 40 of 145% highlight exceptional customer engagement and operational efficiency. Despite high multiples, a feasible path to 20x P/E by 2030 supports meaningful upside and a reasonable margin of safety.
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Walmart Expands In-House Career Pathways to Train Opticians
Walmart has launched a program that helps its associates become opticians in a Walmart Vision Center or a Sam's Club Optical Center.
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Why HF Sinclair Is a Cash Flow Story, Not Merely a Valuation Play
DINO's cash flow story rests on refining strength, flexible operations and capital returns, with valuation appeal tied to durable margin capture.
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Can Carter's Brand Strength and Omnichannel Strategy Sustain Growth?
CRI leverages brand strength, product innovation and digital investments to drive growth while offsetting tariff pressures through pricing and productivity.
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Zscaler: Why The FY27 Reset Is Just A Hiccup
Zscaler remains a "Strong Buy" despite recent volatility and decelerating growth, supported by robust cybersecurity demand and AI-driven resilience. ZS delivered 25% YoY revenue growth to $850 million, beat guidance, and achieved 100 bps non-GAAP operating margin expansion, though GAAP losses widened. Management guides for 22% Q4 and 17% FY27 revenue growth, citing sales leadership volatility but expects long-term acceleration from agentic AI adoption.
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Amazon's Stock Is On the Rise. It's Hiking Cloud Prices, and Prime Day Sales Likely Topped Estimates.
Tech stocks are back on the rise after a slump last week, and Amazon is leading the way.
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Cardano Foundation Urges SPOs To Vote Instead Of Auto-Abstaining On Governance Actions
The Cardano Foundation urged Stake Pool Operators to actively vote on governance actions rather than relying on auto-abstain behavior.
Solana Holds Above $70 as ETF Inflows and RWA Growth Support Demand
Solana (SOL) pushed back above the psychologically important $70 level on Sunday, trading at $73.82 as of June 29 ET, as renewed risk appetite converged with rapid growth in the network's real-world asset (RWA) tokenization activity and steady inflows into newly launched Solana exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The move comes amid a choppy broader crypto tape.
Here's Why You Should Retain Powell Industries in Your Portfolio
POWL's utility, industrial growth and strong backlog support momentum, while higher costs and tariffs remain key concerns.
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HF Sinclair's Multiple Growth Levers Strengthen Its Investment Case
DINO's refining flexibility, renewables growth and regional fuel exposure strengthen its investment case, while policy, maintenance and cost risks persist.
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Cameco's Adjusted EBITDA Up 44% in Q126: More Upside Ahead?
CCJ posts strong EBITDA growth, with Q1 2026 up 44% YoY, driven by uranium pricing strength and Westinghouse momentum.
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Celsius Holdings: A Mispriced Growth Story
Celsius Holdings is rated Buy with a $70 price target, offering over 100% upside from current levels. CELH trades at a forward P/E of 20 and P/FCF of 19, despite 33% expected revenue growth and 24% FCF growth in FY26. Recent growth slowdown, margin pressure, and competition concerns are seen as overblown; margin recovery and innovation are expected in 2H FY26 and FY27.
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XRP Adds 19,000 New Accounts Every Week Despite the Crypto Dip — What's Fueling the Surge?
Continuous adoption: The cryptocurrency network adds an average of 19,000 new accounts on a weekly basis. Key support: The digital asset maintains its price within the critical support zone of $1.05. Stagnant index: The Altcoin Season Index sits at 46 points, indicating the absence of a generalized rally.
Hyperliquid Hits $15.89M Weekly Fees as HYPE Gains Momentum
Hyperliquid generated $15.89 million in weekly fees, placing the platform among the top revenue-producing crypto protocols. The project also expanded its Portfolio Margin beta, allowing eligible accounts to use BTC and HYPE as collateral across multiple markets. Meanwhile, the Hyperliquid Foundation allocated nearly $10 million for ecosystem builders as HYPE traded at $65.
Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. (VRDN) Discusses FDA Approval and Launch Plans for Lumvoa as a New Therapy for Thyroid Eye Disease Transcript
Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. (VRDN) Discusses FDA Approval and Launch Plans for Lumvoa as a New Therapy for Thyroid Eye Disease Transcript
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Intuitive Machines vs. BlackSky: Which Space Stock Has More Potential?
LUNR and BKSY are both riding space-sector tailwinds, but one stock stands out on earnings trends, share gains and growth prospects.
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Plug Power vs. Flux Power: Which Clean Energy Stock Should You Bet On?
Plug Power Inc. PLUG and Flux Power Holdings, Inc. FLUX are well-known names in the clean energy space. Both companies are engaged in developing advanced energy solutions for commercial and industrial equipment worldwide.
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Charter may be making ‘frenemies' with SpaceX, and its stock is soaring
Through Starlink, SpaceX is set to be either friend or foe to much of the telecommunications industry. Most but not all companies can expect it to be an enemy, according to analysts.
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Tom Lee's BitMine Strengthens Its ETH Position With a New $43 Million Addition
Bitmine Immersion Technologies purchased approximately $43 million in Ethereum and added the tokens to its balance sheet, maintaining its buying pace despite ETH falling 8% over the past week. The firm now holds more than 5.7 million ETH valued at approximately $9 billion, along with roughly 206 Bitcoin worth $12.3 million.
BNY Gives Institutions Power to Mint and Burn USDC Directly From Custody
BNY has added USDC mint and burn capabilities to its Digital Asset Custody platform, giving institutional clients a direct path between U.S. dollars and Circle's stablecoin without leaving the bank's infrastructure. What BNY Is Offering The bank announced the expanded relationship with Circle Internet Group on June 29, 2026.
Silicon Valley Bank highlights new era in Bitcoin lending
Bitcoin lending's evolution into a transparent, collateralized system bridges crypto with traditional finance, enhancing institutional trust and liquidity. Silicon Valley Bank highlights new era in Bitcoin lending.
GDV: Solid Equity Fund For Retired Income Investors
The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust remains a hold, offering a 6.2% yield and trading at a 12.26% discount to NAV. GDV's distributions are well covered by earnings, but reliance on net realized gains limits capital appreciation and increases vulnerability in downturns. The fund's moderate leverage (14.35%) and sector allocations, especially to financials and software, can amplify downside risk amid market uncertainty.
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XRP Volume Jumps as Price Holds Range Amid Ripple's Europe Expansion
XRP is trading in a tight range after a week of steady declines, even as trading activity surges and Ripple's regulatory footprint in Europe appears to expand—setting up what analysts describe as a near-term inflection point between technical pressure and longer-term adoption catalysts. As of Sunday, June 29 at 2:00 p.m.
The AI Boom Has a Second Act—And It's Playing Out in Optics
The AI build-out conversation tends to start and stop with chips. But the companies quietly landing multi-year, multi-billion-dollar contracts right now aren't making semiconductors—they're making the glass, connectors, and routing systems that hold the entire data center ecosystem together.
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MRNA Stock Jumps to 52-Week High on Expansion Plans Beyond Vaccines
Moderna hit a 52-week high after it unveiled a strategy to expand its mRNA platform beyond vaccines into oncology, autoimmune diseases and AI-driven R&D.
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Is Holding Regency Centers Stock Still Smart Move for Your Portfolio?
REG benefits from strong leasing, grocery-anchored centers and redevelopment, but e-commerce, debt and execution risks remain.
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