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Alto Ingredients: This Small-Cap Turnaround Still Has Room To Run
Alto Ingredients has rallied more than 300% over the last year, but the stock still trades at a discount to the sector. Gross profit improved sharply year over year, helped by stronger crush margins, export demand, 45Z tax credits, and derivative gains. Scenario analysis shows ALTO trades at a 33–40% P/E discount to peers, with 2027 base and bull cases offering 73–98% upside; I rate it Strong Buy.
ALTO FirstGroup boosted as it launches new buyback, confirms revenue growth
FirstGroup PLC (LSE:FGP) shares strengthened, rising 7.7%, changing hands at 188p, after announcing it will launch a new £100 million share buyback after higher revenue, improved earnings per share and strong cash generation underpinned another year of shareholder returns. The UK transport group reported adjusted revenue of £1.72 billion for the 52 weeks to 28 March 2026, up 25% from £1.37 billion a year earlier.
FGROY Nebius: The Road To $400
Nebius targets $7-9 billion ARR by year-end 2026, supported by UK expansion, Eigen AI integration, and new capacity. Microsoft and Meta have committed over $46 billion through 2031, providing unusually strong revenue visibility for infrastructure. Nvidia highlighted Revolut's production deployment, validating Nebius as an enterprise AI platform for regulated financial institutions.
NBIS US banks to make final push on capital rule changes as Fed wraps up consultation
Large U.S. banks on Thursday will formally pitch the central bank on tweaks to a Federal Reserve proposal aimed at reducing the funds they must set aside to absorb potential losses, as the central bank enters the last leg of a marathon overhaul of U.S. capital rules.
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Anthony Scaramucci predicts a Bitcoin rally for end of 2026
Anthony Scaramucci, the founder of the SkyBridge Capital investment firm and former White House communications director, is predicting a new Bitcoin (BTC) rally by the end of 2026.
Premier Graphene Inc. (OTC: BIEI) Currently Anticipates Reporting First Profitable Quarter in Company History
Business Model Developed by Strategic Joint Venture between Premier and HGI Drives Historic Financial Milestone and Positions Premier for Continued Growth and Profitability PR Audio: Mexico City, Mexico, June 18, 2026 – PRISM MediaWire (Press Release Service – Press Release Distribution) – Premier Graphene Inc.
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Bhutan moves $34.5M in Bitcoin to Binance as BTC slips below $65K
Could the 533 BTC move from Bhutan lead to immediate selling pressure?
The Company That Created the Checkbook Is Buying a Payment Processor
Deluxe is purchasing private-equity-backed Celero Commerce, which services small and midsize businesses, for $625 million.
DLX 
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD hesitates below $4,300 as Fed hiking bets rise
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD hesitates below $4,300 as Fed hiking bets rise
Saudi Aramco Weighs Expanding Storage Capacity After Iran War
Aramco is considering expanding its global oil-storage network after the Iran war exposed the importance of strategic reserves in keeping crude flowing to customers.
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FIFA Deploys Avalanche Blockchain to Combat World Cup 2026 Ticket Scalpers
The 2026 FIFA World Cup represents a landmark moment for blockchain adoption in global sports events. FIFA has partnered with the Avalanche network and technology provider Modex to deploy an advanced ticketing infrastructure designed to combat scalping operations, automated bots, and fraudulent ticket transactions.
New Strong Sell Stocks for June 18th
AOS, ARIS and BMRC have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on June 18, 2026.
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John B. Sanfilippo: Protein Bars Are Reshaping The Growth Story
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. is transitioning from traditional nut sales to focus on contract manufacturing and protein bar production. Despite retail sales declines from inflation, JBSS is executing a substantial capex plan to drive profitability in higher-margin sectors. The market is currently mispricing JBSS by overlooking the transformative impact of its capital investments.
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Waystar: Silently Taking Over Healthcare Billing
Waystar Holding Corp. is rated buy, with an 85% upside to a $37 price target, as current share price reflects temporary private equity (PE) selling pressure, not business fundamentals. Waystar's revenue grew 22% YoY, profit margins remain above 40%, and a $200M buyback offsets PE overhang; 23 of 24 analysts rate it Buy/Strong Buy. The Iodine acquisition and AI-powered AltitudeAI suite expand WAY's end-to-end billing solutions, driving new client wins and high retention in a $100B+ addressable market.
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Volkswagen Says Next Few Years Will Be Critical
The automaker is pushing ahead with plans to restructure amid rising geopolitical tensions, intense competitive pressure and growing trade barriers.
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Intel Stock Surges as Trump Says It Has Won a Huge Customer
Intel stock was gaining after President Donald Trump said the company has signed up a major chip-manufacturing client.
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Bitcoin price loses $64K support after Fed shock, can bulls avoid a drop to $60K?
Bitcoin has fallen back toward the $64,000 level after the Federal Reserve adopted a hawkish policy stance, erasing a relief rally that had been fueled by easing Middle East tensions and renewed hopes for lower energy prices. According to crypto.
TPG Offers A Solid Business For Discounted Rates
TPG is rated 'buy' due to systemic undervaluation and resilient, visible forward fee-related earnings (FRE) growth. TPG trades at a 24.4% discount to peers on distributable earnings and is undervalued by 56.6% on a dividend discount model. FRE stability is underpinned by contractually driven FAUM growth, with AUM expanding ~13% YoY and a current $2.36/share dividend.
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Three International Dividend ETFs Now Outyield SCHD by Nearly 2 Points in 2026
Income investors who built their portfolios entirely around U.S. dividend payers are leaving yield on the table in 2026.
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Here's the link between Apple's ‘unavoidable' price hikes and all-time highs for emerging markets
Just hours after Apple CEO Tim Cook said price hikes would be needed to cover the cost of microchips, the producers of those semiconductors pushed markets in South Korea and Taiwan to record highs.
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Rakuten Wallet turns dog photos into SHIB and DOGE rewards
Rakuten Wallet launches a dog photo contest that rewards selected users with SHIB and DOGE, extending meme coins into consumer engagement.
Outlook Brightens For United Airlines; Longer-Term Doubts Persist
United Airlines is expected to benefit from falling fuel prices and robust demand, despite recent industry volatility. Industry capacity is expected to be tight in the second half of the year, allowing stronger airfares but raising regulatory scrutiny. UAL faces elevated risks from aggressive growth plans, rising labor costs, high capex, and FAA-imposed hub constraints.
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Silver price today: Silver rises, according to FXStreet data
Silver price today: Silver rises, according to FXStreet data
Solana's $1B USDC mint collides with DeFi app shutdown as users face unfinished Drift recovery
Users face a September exit deadline while fresh Solana minting signals show liquidity moving faster than recovery systems.
EUR/USD Under Pressure as Weak Growth Concerns & Steady Fed Rate Expectations
Explore the latest EUR/USD technical analysis and fundamental updates to stay informed on market trends and make informed trading decisions.
US Dollar Price Forecast: DXY Breaks $100 on Blue Channel Breakout — Will GBP/USD and EUR/USD Break?
As the US-Iran truce remains intact beyond nine weeks, the US Dollar firmed with DXY at $100.62. EUR/USD defended $1.1476 support while GBP/USD advanced to $1.3239 with buyer interest.
Partners Group: Favorable Risk/Reward Keeps Buy Thesis Intact
Partners Group offers a ~6% dividend yield, near two-decade highs, following a sharp sell-off driven by gating in evergreen funds. Despite gating affecting 21% of AuM, ~80% of Partners Group's business remains stable, with institutional clients as the core base and healthy fundraising activity. Partners Group trades at ~15x earnings, below most peers, and continues to reaffirm 2026 gross client demand guidance of USD 26–32bn.
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Best Income Stocks to Buy for June 18th
PAYC made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on June 18, 2026.
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Chainlink just became the World Cup's settlement layer. Why that matters more than the price
Chainlink now settles the World Cup's official prediction markets across 104 matches, yet LINK sits near 90-day lows. The usage-price gap is the story.
Seeing Machines expansion shows stickiness over regulatory tailwinds
Seeing Machines Ltd's (AIM:SEE, OTC:SEEMF, FRA:M2Z) $31 million expansion, commencing production in the second half of 2026, differs fundamentally from recent wins with new Japanese suppliers. Stifel analysts believe the existing OEM is likely Volkswagen, expanding across its brand estate, including Audi and Skoda, with implementation via rear-view mirrors to enable rapid deployment.
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