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Aeluma: The Transition Investors May Be Missing
Aeluma appears to be transitioning from scientific validation to manufacturing validation, a critical inflection point for many deep-tech companies. Recent hires, manufacturing partnerships, customer qualification efforts, and a U.S. Army Direct-to-Phase II award collectively point toward increasing commercialization readiness. As AI infrastructure scales, manufacturing capability, qualification, and supply-chain resilience are becoming as important as device performance.
ALMU 3 Utility ETFs to Buy Now as AI Data Centers Trigger a 1970s-Scale Power Buildout
US electricity demand grew roughly flat for a decade. That ended once hyperscalers began signing twenty-year power purchase agreements to feed AI training clusters.
FXU Trump to ring opening bell at White House with raft of CEOs in first-of-its-kind market open
President Donald Trump is set to join the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq in ringing the opening bell from the White House Oval Office. The event marks the launch of "Trump Accounts," the administration's new tax-advantaged investment vehicles for U.S. kids.
HOOD Micron stock has lost momentum on AI bubble fears: buy, sell, or hold?
Micron stock price has plunged and entered a local bear market after falling by over 22% from its all-time high. It slipped to $975 on Thursday, its lowest level since June 11, after a series of negative news.
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Silver Price Analysis – Silver Gaps Higher as Buyers Defend $60 Floor
Silver gaps higher to kick off the Monday session, as we are trying to price in the idea that the Fed may not hike as rapidly as once thought.
TeraWulf stock surges as Anthropic signs $19B AI data center lease
Shares of AI infrastructure developer TeraWulf WULF jumped more than 17% in premarket trading on Monday after Anthropic signed a 20-year lease for a large-scale data center in Kentucky. The agreement is expected to generate approximately $19 billion in revenue over its initial term and further strengthens TeraWulf's position as one of several former Bitcoin miners capitalizing on booming demand for AI computing capacity.
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Grey Matters Health takes delivery of first brain-dedicated PET scanner for Florida clinic
Grey Matters Health (CSE:GREY, OTCQB:AGNPD, FRA:AGW0) announced that it has taken delivery of its first brain-dedicated positron emission tomography (PET) scanner for its NovaScan Neuroimaging Clinics flagship location in Davie, Florida, as the company prepares to open what it says will be the first US clinic focused exclusively on brain-only PET imaging. The company said the clinic will provide brain PET scans to support the early detection of Alzheimer's disease through beta-amyloid imaging, while also offering imaging services for other neurodegenerative conditions.
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XRP Gets Major Institutional Boost as Ripple Becomes Fully MiCA Compliant
XRP's institutional outlook is strengthening after Ripple received full Crypto Asset Service Provider authorization under the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, giving Ripple regulated access across the 30-country European Economic Area.
Two giants, same model: What Garlinghouse's attack on Saylor reveals about Ripple
Brad Garlinghouse called Strategy's sliding preferred shares a damning indictment of financial engineering. Traders answered with an uncomfortable observation: Ripple also funds itself from the asset it champions, one billion escrowed XRP at a time.
Whitbread's turnaround is right thing to do, says broker, but warns road could be bumpy
Whitbread PLC's (LSE:WTB) turnaround strategy offers a path to higher returns but could prove bumpier than investors expect, said Panmure Liberum, which is booked in for the ride but has cut its target price. The broker lowered its target price for the Premier Inn owner to 3,200p from 3,440p, but maintained a 'buy' recommendation.
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EUR/USD, USD/CHF, and GBP/USD Forecasts – Euro Slips as Bearish Flag Eyes 1.12 Support Level
The US dollar has rallied a bit to recover in early Monday trading. Perhaps the markets overreacted to the jobs report?
Alcoa's $4.1 Billion South32 Deal: Opportunity Behind the 9% Drop
Institutional investors are notoriously skittish toward aggressive mergers and acquisitions in cyclical sectors unless they see immediate, verifiable free cash flow accretion.
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Chipotle and Microsoft Were Crushing the Market—What Happened?
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT | MSFT Price Prediction) and Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) both rewarded long-term holders through the 2010s, but their recent chapters have diverged sharply.
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AT&T: SpaceX Anxiety Has Created A Strong Buy Setup
AT&T is upgraded to 'Strong Buy' as market pessimism overshadows robust business fundamentals and undervalues the stock. T trades at 8.9x forward P/E with a 5.4% yield, supported by strong free cash flow and double-digit projected EPS growth. Advanced Connectivity revenue and EBITDA are growing, driven by record fiber additions, bundling momentum, and margin expansion.
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SanDisk Rebounds 5%, Western Digital Gains 5%, Micron Climbs 3% as UBS, Citi, BofA Turn Bullish on Memory
Memory names are ripping higher in early Monday trading. SanDisk (NASDAQ:SNDK | SNDK Price Prediction) stock is up 5% to $1,836, Western Digital (NASDAQ:WDC) shares are up 5% to $565.33, and Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) stock is up 3% to $1,008.77.
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Dimensional Expands Share Class Push Into Fixed Income
Just last month, Dimensional Fund Advisors announced that it would be merging U.S. equity ETFs into unified ETF share class versions of funds with similar systematic investment objectives. Today, the firm said that it has filed to list five ETF share classes of its systematic fixed income strategies.
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A Nifty Utilities ETF With Data Center Inroads
The evolution of the artificial intelligence (AI) trade breathed new life into the once-sleepy utilities sector. It was once seen a boring bond-like group made for risk-averse income investors.
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The Defined Outcome Advantage: Buffer ETFs' Performance in 2026
The defined outcome ETF market, commonly known as buffer ETFs, has grown rapidly in popularity over the last few years, as investors look for funds that explicitly protect against downside risks. In 2022, the stock and bond markets saw a major decline.
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How BCGD Capitalizes on Long-Term Compounding
Up over 20% over the past 12 months through June 8, 2026, the MSCI ACWI Growth Index continues its upward trajectory, despite geopolitical frictions that temporarily set the index back earlier this year.
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Why Munis Matter in 2026 & Where to Find Yield
Municipal bonds, or munis, had a rough start to 2026, but they have since bounced back. A Tuesday webcast sponsored by SS&C ALPS Advisors offered advisors a detailed look at why that recovery matters.
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TeraWulf Signs $19 Billion Lease With Anthropic for AI-Infrastructure Campus
TeraWulf will partner with Anthropic to build an artificial-intelligence infrastructure campus in Kentucky that could generate $19 billion in revenue.
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Tom Lee's Bitmine grows ETH treasury to 5.74M tokens
Bitmine says ETH holdings reached 5.74M tokens, lifting crypto, cash and securities to $11.1B as it nears 5% of ETH supply in 2026.
Bitmine buys 42,197 Ether as crypto and cash holdings surpass $11B
Bitmine's strategic crypto accumulation and regulatory optimism could significantly influence market dynamics and blockchain integration. Bitmine buys 42,197 Ether as crypto and cash holdings surpass $11B.
Why You Want PepsiCo To Miss Earnings This Week
PepsiCo, Inc. is approaching Q2 earnings with a balanced valuation and notable catalysts, despite recent underperformance versus peers. Q1 2026 showed resilient 8.5% revenue growth, international momentum, and effective hedging, but Q2 is expected to be softer amid consumer weakness. Selective price hikes and World Cup marketing are set to support margins and drive Q3 growth, while the dividend yield now stands at 3.8% with improved payout safety.
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Fabege AB (publ) (FBGGF) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Fabege AB (publ) (FBGGF) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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Thales S.A. (THLLY) M&A Call Transcript
Thales S.A. (THLLY) M&A Call Transcript
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NASA Just Made A Huge Bet That These 3 Companies Will Get America Back To The Moon Before China
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has framed the current moment in stark terms: “We are in a new space race to the lunar surface, and if we fall behind, we may never catch up.
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Oil's 31% Q2 Selloff Opens the Door to 3 Strong Buy Stocks
Lower crude prices have reset energy-sector expectations, making GLP, NESR and IMO buy candidates for investors seeking oil-linked opportunities.
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3 Gold-Related Stocks to Watch as Gold Outlook Brightens
DRD, IDR and NAK could benefit as State Street sees gold reaching $5,000 by early 2027 and long-term drivers remain supportive after the recent pullback.
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Air Products' Shares Surge 14% in a Month: What's Driving the Upside?
APD's shares jump after exiting the Louisiana Clean Energy Complex and certain other projects, boosting investor confidence in its portfolio strategy and growth focus.
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