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Diodes Incorporated: My Best Pick For The Semis Rally
Diodes Incorporated is rated a strong buy, with organic growth from European market share gains and robust demand for power management ICs. DIOD's Q1 2026 revenue grew 22% to $405.47M, led by automotive and industrial segments, and consistently beats topline and bottom-line estimates. Despite sector-leading growth expectations, DIOD trades at a 3.4x sales multiple, slightly below the sector, offering 10% upside and favorable risk/reward.
DIOD Japanese Tech Giant Rakuten to Give Away Shiba Inu (SHIB) to 44 Million Users for Dog Photos
Japanese crypto exchange Rakuten Wallet has launched its "Photo Contest 2026" campaign, under which it will distribute Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Dogecoin (DOGE) tokens among its 44 million users for posting dog photos on X. The corporation will select 11 winners, each of whom will receive 11,111,111 SHIB, worth about 10,000 yen, while the grand prize winner will receive 1,111 DOGE, worth about 18,000 yen.
Jabil Q3 Earnings Call Highlights AI Growth and Margin Path
JBL lifts its 2026 outlook as AI infrastructure demand, hyperscaler wins and capacity expansion set up another year of growth in fiscal 2027.
JBL Intel shares rally as Trump says company will build chips for Apple in the U.S.
Intel shares jumped in premarket trade on Thursday as President Donald Trump said the foundry will produce chips for Apple in the U.S.
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Better off together? Investors weigh up a potential SpaceX-Tesla merger
For Tesla and SpaceX, chatter is growing that two might become one. SpaceX's stock surge has left Tesla in the dust, and now some investors are talking up a merger.
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Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Ceasefire Holds Amid Iran-Israel Tensions — XAU Dips to $4,275, XAG at $68?
The ongoing US-Iran ceasefire amid Iran-Israel tensions allowed gold and silver to focus on technical levels. Gold retested $4,275 support while silver traded at $68.
The North West Company: A Remote Retail Fortress In A Policy-Driven North
North West Company operates a unique, defensible retail network in remote regions, benefiting from logistical barriers and essential service provision. NWC's earnings stability is underpinned by policy-driven demand, resilient international growth, and disciplined execution of its 'Next 100' transformation program. Despite modest growth, NWC delivers robust cash flow, a 3.3% dividend yield, and trades at a discount to peers, with a fair value estimate of C$55 per share.
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Apple CEO says AI boom makes price increases 'unavoidable'
Outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook warned that demand for memory chips from the artificial intelligence boom will force the tech giant to increase the prices of its products, according to an interview with The Wall Street Journal published Wednesday.
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BHP flags cost overrun at Jansen potash project, to book $2.3 billion charge
BHP Group on Thursday warned of cost overruns at its Jansen Stage 2 potash project in Canada and said it will book a $2.3 billion charge as higher costs and additional labour hours drive up spending and delay first production.
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Binance reports user BTC holdings rise 4% to 630K, ETH up 10% to 4.14M
Increased crypto holdings on Binance highlight user confidence but underscore ongoing counterparty risks and the need for robust verification. Binance reports user BTC holdings rise 4% to 630K, ETH up 10% to 4.14M.
Wintermute launches Armitage on Morpho, wraps uncollateralized debt with $53M TVL
Wintermute's strategy highlights the growing complexity and interconnected risks in DeFi, emphasizing the need for robust risk management. Wintermute launches Armitage on Morpho, wraps uncollateralized debt with $53M TVL.
PetroChina, Indian Oil fail to secure tankers to load Iraqi crude, sources say
PetroChina and Indian Oil Corp failed to secure very large crude carriers to lift Iraqi Basrah crude in late June, company and shipping sources said on Thursday, while another Chinese major Sinochem is on the hunt for a tanker.
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Sandisk: The Market Is Underestimating Its FY 2027 Earnings Power
Sandisk is rated buy, with a price target of $2,886, reflecting 48% upside driven by robust revenue visibility and structural FCF advantages. SNDK benefits from $41.6B in remaining performance obligations, asset-light JV manufacturing, and customer prepayments, supporting high free cash flow and margin expansion. Consensus revenue estimates for FY26 and FY27 are seen as too conservative, with TrendForce data supporting potential for significant earnings beats and explosive forward guidance.
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Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: WTI Under $75 While Brent Tests $77 — NatGas Holds Channel?
One month-plus into the truce, supply-demand dynamics dominate as US production stays robust. WTI slides to $74.02 after triangle violation, Brent defends $77.74 support, and Natural Gas trades at $3.152.
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Cenovus Energy: Look Beyond The Next Quarter
Cenovus Energy offers more than just profit upside from higher commodity prices. The Cenovus Energy growth strategy provides resilience in a volatile sector. The company is focused on increasing production per share and extracting more value from both new and existing heavy oil and thermal assets.
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Amazon's next warehouse efficiency drive is about moving humans, not just packages
Amazon wants to automate warehouse worker assignments. FFLB reallocates workers based on real-time data, reducing reliance on manual staffing decisions.
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GBPUSD Awaits Bank of England Meeting Near April Lows
The pound sterling barely reacted on Wednesday to weaker-than-expected UK inflation data. Investors preferred to take a wait-and-see approach ahead of today's labour market statistics and the Bank of England meeting.
GBP/JPY: Ascending Triangle Under Pressure
The GBP/JPY pair has come under pressure after the Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to 1.0% on 16 June. The Bank of England is following the opposite path: at its 30 April meeting, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 8–1 to keep the base rate at 3.75%, with one member advocating an increase to 4%.
Best Value Stocks to Buy for June 18th
MUSA and PAYC made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on June 18, 2026.
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Gold and Silver Rejected Key Resistance, 4,000 and 60 at Risk If Fed Hikes Twice
Gold and Silver came under renewed pressure after the Federal Reserve delivered a more hawkish-than-expected set of projections, prompting investors to quickly price in another rate hike later this year. While the Fed left rates unchanged at 3.50%-3.75%, the updated dot plot showed that policymakers have become increasingly concerned about inflation persistence.
Binance users boost BTC, ETH holdings in latest PoR report
Binance's 43rd proof of reserves shows user BTC and ETH balances rising in June, while USDT holdings fell by about 460 million tokens total.
Florida's ‘Bitcoin Rodney' Admits Guilt in Massive $1.8B Crypto Ponzi Scheme
A Miami resident who went by the alias “Bitcoin Rodney” online has entered a guilty plea in federal court for his participation in a cryptocurrency fraud operation worth $1.8 billion.
Grayscale Applies Cash-Flow Valuation Model To AAVE In New Research
Grayscale Research has applied a traditional cash-flow valuation framework to AAVE, highlighting how DeFi tokens are being evaluated more like businesses.
Intel stock in focus after Trump confirms company to build chips for Apple
Shares of Intel rose on Thursday after US President Donald Trump said Apple had agreed to work with the chipmaker to design and manufacture chips in the United States, potentially handing Intel's foundry ambitions their biggest endorsement yet. Intel shares were up about 2.7% in after-hours trading at the time of writing, after gaining as much as 5.7% in overnight trading following Trump's comments.
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Intel rises 9% after Trump says company will partner with Apple on U.S. chip design
Intel's stock surged in premarket trading on Thursday. The rally came after President Donald Trump said on Truth Social that the semiconductor company had agreed to a deal with Apple to design and build chips in the U.S.
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Intercontinental Exchange: Scale And Market Leadership But With Mortgage Headwinds
Intercontinental Exchange is rated 'hold' due to high leverage and concerns over its mortgage segment, despite strong market leadership and undervaluation. ICE delivered strong Q1 2026 results, with revenue up 18% and EPS beating estimates, but share price remains down 17% YTD amid economic uncertainty. Dividend safety is excellent, with a 14-year growth streak, conservative payout ratio (26%), and robust free cash flow coverage; forward yield is 1.47%.
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UniCredit CEO says many Germans are unhappy with their banking services
UniCredit Chief Executive Andrea Orcel made a case on Thursday about the need for Germany to improve its banking services as the Italian bank works to acquire rival Commerzbank amid strong domestic opposition to the takeover.
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Bitcoin (BTC) Slides 3% as Federal Reserve Adopts Hawkish Tone on Inflation
Digital asset markets experienced widespread declines Thursday following a more restrictive stance from the Federal Reserve, despite President Trump's Iran peace accord propelling equity futures upward.
Solana (SOL) Struggles Below $72 as Bearish Momentum Builds Despite ETF Gains
Solana (SOL) continues its downward trajectory, hovering near $71 in Thursday's trading session. The cryptocurrency has surrendered over 2.5% of its value during the past two days, remaining firmly suppressed below critical moving average benchmarks.
BHP Raises Potash Project Costs, Flags $2.3 Billion Write-Down
The miner said an expansion of its potash project in Canada will cost $2 billion more than expected.
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