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Lockheed Martin to acquire Ultra Maritime for $3.5B
Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:LMT) said on Monday it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ultra Maritime for $3.45 billion, in a move aimed at expanding its undersea warfare and anti-submarine warfare capabilities for allied naval forces. Ultra Maritime is a global defense company specializing in advanced undersea systems, including sonar technologies, sonobuoys, torpedo defense systems, radar solutions and autonomous maritime sensing platforms.
LMT Tether's Alloy Launch Shows Stablecoins Are Moving Beyond Plain Dollars
Tether has launched Alloy, a synthetic dollar product backed by Tether Gold, in a move that pushes the stablecoin issuer further beyond simple dollar tokens. TL;DR This article was written by the News Desk and edited by Samuel Rae.
Bear of the Day: Nike (NKE)
Nike ( NKE ) shares continue to slide for one primary reason which the Zacks Rank has warned investors about for the past two years: persistent downward EPS estimate revisions by Wall Street analysts. In just the past few months the consensus EPS estimate for FY 2027 (ends May) has declined by 20% from $2.00 to $1.80.
NKE Is the Bitcoin ETF Boom Losing Momentum?
The U.S. -listed Bitcoin ETFs have seen a record $4.5B outflow in June 2026 as Bitcoin falls 20.5%, while investors shift toward select altcoin ETFs.
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Here's Why You Should Retain FactSet Stock in Your Portfolio Now
FDS' recurring revenues, AI adoption and recent client wins fuel subscription growth. Its rising costs and competition remain key risks.
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Palo Alto Networks stock hits record high as analysts raise price targets
Shares of Palo Alto Networks Inc. (PANW) climbed more than 5% on Monday after analysts at BTIG and Wells Fargo raised their price targets on the cybersecurity company. The analysts raised prices citing improving business momentum and continued demand for AI-driven security solutions.
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Nvidia's Biggest Threat Is This: Everyone Is Desperate to Stop Paying Nvidia Prices.
NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA | NVDA Price Prediction) owns the AI compute market, but every major customer is spending billions to buy less of what it sells.
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Solana price remains on recovery path as on-chain activity reaches new high
Solana price has held above key technical support even after slipping 1.7%, while U.S.-listed spot Solana ETFs have continued attracting fresh inflows as Bitcoin and Ethereum funds recorded weekly withdrawals.
US DOGE Service ends operations after failing to meet its $2T savings target
The closure highlights challenges in achieving ambitious fiscal reforms, potentially impacting future government efficiency initiatives. US DOGE Service ends operations after failing to meet its $2T savings target.
Here's Why Investors Should Hold CLH Stock in Their Portfolios Now
Clean Harbors' PFAS growth, AI-backed automation, strong liquidity and buybacks bolster its outlook, though rising costs, no dividend and competition pose risks.
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Can Cisco's AI Networking Momentum Lift CSCO Stock Higher?
CSCO's networking business is gaining momentum as AI infrastructure demand, campus refresh projects and hyperscaler deployments fuel a broader growth cycle.
CSCO 
Strategic Deals Boost EQNR's Offshore Operations & Production Growth
Equinor extends its key offshore helicopter services and secures drilling rigs to support long-term production growth on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
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Solid Waste Management Market Expansion Aids RSG Amid Low Liquidity
Republic Services' solid waste exposure, dividend growth and buybacks support its outlook, though permit hurdles and a low current ratio raise concerns.
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Does IREN Have the Inside Track on This $22 Billion Opportunity?
Leaked Anthropic documents reportedly point to a 1.4 gigawatt Australian capacity push worth roughly $22 billion, and IREN (NASDAQ:IREN) sits among a short list of operators with announced gigawatt-scale Australian ambitions to bid for it.
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PGY vs. TREE: Which AI-Powered Lending Play Deserves Your Investment?
Pagaya and LendingTree target digital lending profits, but AI-driven underwriting and funding scale put PGY's growth story against TREE's mature marketplace.
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Mission Produce vs. Limoneira: Which Stock Is Poised to Gain?
AVO and LMNR differ in scale, crop exposure, asset mix and growth drivers as investors compare their fundamentals.
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Options Traders Are Keeping an Eye on SpaceX Stock
Shares of Space Exploration Technologies Corp (NASDAQ:SPCX), doing business as SpaceX, were last seen down 0.5% at $161.13.
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AVUV vs. VBR: Should You Make the Small-Cap Value Bet Active or Index?
Small-cap value is one of the most persistent factor bets in equity research, but the two most popular ways to own it look almost nothing alike under the hood.
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Vitalik Buterin Outlines “Lean” Ethereum (ETH) Overhaul to Match the Scale of the Merge
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has detailed plans for a sweeping, multi-year transformation of the blockchain and smart contract focused protocol that he describes as the network's third major evolutionary phase.
Copart, Inc. (CPRT) Discusses Leadership Transition and Strategic Vision from Incoming CEO Transcript
Copart, Inc. (CPRT) Discusses Leadership Transition and Strategic Vision from Incoming CEO Transcript
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June Tech Flows Could Create More Investing Opportunities
The tech sector has obviously been a dominant position in the equity market in the last few months. However, considering how crucial technology has been to portfolio growth as of late, some are likely wondering whether the sector still has room to grow or if it is close to reaching its peak.
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AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) Discusses Progress in Sustainability Strategy and the Role of AI in Healthcare Innovation Transcript
AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) Discusses Progress in Sustainability Strategy and the Role of AI in Healthcare Innovation Transcript
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Rigetti Expands Quantum Reach Beyond the Race for More Qubits
RGTI is widening quantum access through Cepheus-1 cloud availability, Novera QPU sales and government contracts while broadening its customer base.
QMCO 
Why Visa (V) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again
Visa (V) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
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BFH Outperforms Industry, Trades Near 52-Week High: Time to Buy?
Bread Financial is poised to gain from solid credit sales, proactive risk management, financial flexibility, prudent capital deployment and higher return on capital.
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Will e.l.f. Beauty (ELF) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
e.l.f. Beauty (ELF) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
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Will Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
STRL 
Why Southern Copper (SCCO) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again
Southern Copper (SCCO) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
SCCO 
Why Occidental (OXY) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again
Occidental (OXY) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
OXY 
Why Caterpillar (CAT) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again
Caterpillar (CAT) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
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