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World model maker Odyssey nabs $1.45B valuation backed by Amazon and other big names
Odyssey, a world model AI startup founded by self-driving vehicle pioneers CEO Oliver Cameron and CTO Jeff Hawke, has raised a $310 million Series B round at a $1.45B valuation led by Natural Capital with Amazon, AMD Ventures, GV and others participating.
AMZN Expedia's Strong Track Record Is Undervalued
Expedia Group, Inc. is well positioned in the travel sector through a deep accommodation reach and strong brands. The travel sector is growing well over the long term, aiding EXPE's earnings growth. Current macroeconomic volatility has pressured EXPE due to a slowing travel sector outlook, but the concern only seems temporary.
EXPE Glassnode Signals Bitcoin Base Building as Traders Push Price Back Above $65,700
Bitcoin spent much of the last 24 hours locked in a tight range ahead of the expected signing of the U.S.–Iran memorandum, oscillating mostly between $65,500–$65,750 despite a brief spike above $66,000. Leverage Liquidations Subside Bitcoin traded sideways on Wednesday as global markets awaited the formal signing of the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding on Friday.
Amazon has lagged OpenAI and Anthropic, but AI chief sees path to catch up in 'coming year'
Amazon has been looking to catch up to OpenAI and Anthropic on frontier AI with its Nova models. AI chief Peter DeSantis said he hopes Amazon is in the conversation about leading models "in the coming year.
AMZN 
Meta and Cloud Computing: Real Potential, or a Shot in the Dark?
Amid the boom in artificial intelligence spending, one key factor has separated Meta Platforms NASDAQ: META from the other Magnificent Seven hyperscalers: cloud computing. Microsoft NASDAQ: MSFT, Amazon.com NASDAQ: AMZN, and Alphabet NASDAQ: GOOGL all have massive cloud computing businesses.
MSFT 
Intel's Up 5x Since Government Invested, Here's What's Next On Uncle Sam's Buying List
The U.S. government's roughly 10% stake in Intel, acquired in 2025 at about $20.47 per share, has turned into one of the most lucrative trades on Uncle Sam's books.
INTC 
Netflix's 2023-Style Inflection Signals The Bottom Is In
With more than a quarter of Netflix, Inc.'s valuation erased since its April peak, the recent selloff has de-risked slowdown, AI disruption, competition and M&A concerns, including the latest Lionsgate overhang. Accelerating ad monetization, recent pricing actions, and increasing live content anchored in the expanded NFL partnership supports renewed ARM- and subscription-driven upside to Netflix's growth profile. Management's margin outlook also points to sustained earnings expansion and FCF accretion through the second half.
NFLX 
La-Z-Boy Incorporated (LZB) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
La-Z-Boy Incorporated (LZB) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
LZB 
CEOs of Anthropic and Google DeepMind call for U.S.-led AI coalition in meeting at G7
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis called for a U.S.-led AI coalition at a closed-door meeting at the G7 summit on Wednesday. Around a dozen tech execs, including OpenAI's Sam Altman, joined heads of state to discuss opportunities and challenges around AI.
GOOG 
Jabil tops fiscal Q3 earnings estimates, raises full-year outlook
Jabil Inc (NYSE:JBL) shares moved higher after the electronics manufacturing services company reported fiscal third quarter financial results that exceeded Wall Street estimates and raised its full-year guidance. For the quarter, the electronics and manufacturing services company posted net revenue of $8.8 billion, outpacing analyst expectations of $8.55 billion.
JBL 
3 Marijuana Stocks Investors Can See Returns On Before The End Of The Year
A lot is going on in the cannabis industry between the USA and Canadian markets. As more people and companies prepare for the road ahead with the rescheduling of cannabis. This has put a lot of pressure on legal operators to make the necessary adjustments to remain compliant. However, this also impacts marijuana stock investors both in the short and long term.
CGC 
Housing Is About To Boom. This 238% Dividend Grower Is Here For It.
Once again, the mainstream crowd is wrong—this time on real estate. And they're wrong for the same reason they always are: They're looking at the wrong numbers.
HD 
XRP Price Prediction For June 18
XRP is trading at $1.21, slipping marginally after failing to hold above the critical $1.25 resistance level. That rejection created a lower high on the chart, reinforcing a bearish near-term structure that has frustrated bulls attempting to build momentum through the current range. Trading volume tells the same story. A 41.
Illinois Set to Begin Taxing Bitcoin, Crypto Transactions as Critics Slam 'Most Punitive' Tax
Critics say the Illinois transaction-level tax could deal severe consequences to the crypto industry and consumers in the state.
Can MKS (MKSI) Run Higher on Rising Earnings Estimates?
MKS (MKSI) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.
MKSI 
Why Idaho Strategic Resources (IDR) Might be Well Poised for a Surge
Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc. (IDR) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.
IDR 
Why Hinge Health Inc. (HNGE) Might be Well Poised for a Surge
Hinge Health Inc. (HNGE) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.
HNGE 
Ethereum's Glamsterdam upgrade reaches final devnet stage, targets 200M gas limit by H2 2026
Ethereum's Glamsterdam upgrade could significantly boost network efficiency and scalability, impacting ETH supply dynamics and staking yields. Ethereum's Glamsterdam upgrade reaches final devnet stage, targets 200M gas limit by H2 2026.
Coca-Cola's Dividend Is Strong But The Valuation Is Difficult To Get Bullish On
Coca-Cola delivered strong Q1 results with 10% organic revenue growth and 18% EPS growth, extending its market share gains for the 20th consecutive quarter. Despite operational strength, KO's valuation has expanded to 24–25x forward earnings, compressing its dividend yield below 3% and diminishing its relative value. Guidance was raised due to a lower tax rate, not operational acceleration; organic revenue growth remains guided at 4–5%.
KO 
Euro Short-term Outlook: EUR/USD Rebound Faces Fed- Breakout Looms
EUR/USD is holding a tight range ahead of the Fed, with the next breakout likely to set the tone for the days ahead..
Origin Protocol sees 1,030% surge in OGN inflows to Binance as network activity declines
The surge in OGN inflows amid declining network activity suggests potential consolidation by large holders, posing bearish implications for investors. Origin Protocol sees 1,030% surge in OGN inflows to Binance as network activity declines.
Synopsys Stock Will End The Year at This Price
Synopsys (NASDAQ:SNPS | SNPS Price Prediction) has spent 2026 stuck in the penalty box.
SNPS 
Persistent inflation, oil-driven price shocks and higher-for-longer rates will cap gold's medium-term upside – SocGen
Even when real yields decline and the dollar weakens, gold prices could struggle to catch a bid as strong equity markets will continue to draw investors to risk assets, according to commodity analysts at Société Générale.The French banking giant cautioned that gold investors may be in for an extended period of muted ETF flows combined with a pause in central bank purchases.
AAAU 
Microsoft in 2026: Still the Smartest Way to Play the AI Boom?
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT | MSFT Price Prediction) has underperformed in 2026, down 18.2% year to date even as the company posted a 123% YoY jump in AI run-rate revenue.
MSFT 
XRP Consolidates For Three Days After 9% Breakout: What's Going On?
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) holds flat Tuesday, compressing between two Fibonacci levels for a third straight day after the June 15 breakout, while ETF inflows resume and top traders stay aggressively long. Post-Breakout Compression Is Healthy, Not A Reversal Signal XRP has spent three days coiling between the 0.5 Fibonacci level at $1.2071 and the 0.618 Fib at $1.2440.
Applied Materials surges as Citi lifts target on AI demand boom
Applied Materials AMAT shares surged on Wednesday after Citi raised its price target on the semiconductor equipment maker, citing accelerating artificial intelligence spending and growing demand for memory-related chip manufacturing equipment. The stock jumped 9.7% during trading and reached a new 52-week high of $623.35.
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CarMax shares fall after used car retailer reports earnings beats, CEO details turnaround plan
CarMax stock fell in midday trading Wednesday as questions remain about the company's ability to grow and cut costs. The used vehicle retailer's new CEO, Keith Barr, told CNBC that he has a new plan to turn the company around, which will take years to execute.
KMX 
CarMax Revenues Climb as CEO Calls for Digital Tune-Up
CarMax revenues are up, and CEO Keith Barr said he is focused on improving the company's digital car shopping experience. The used car dealer reported quarterly earnings Wednesday (June 17) that showed net revenues of $8 billion, a 6.2% increase.
KMX 
Hyperliquid's HYPE Rally Gains Steam With $3 Billion in Futures Open Interest
HYPE futures open interest reached $3 billion after rising 32% in one week, while the token hit a $76.90 all-time high. Funding rates stayed below the neutral 6% threshold, suggesting the rally has not been driven purely by overheated bullish leverage. Hyperliquid's TradFi perpetuals exceeded $2.9 billion in open interest, but HYPE's $71.
Stellantis, Wayve and Uber partner to deploy robotaxi services
Stellantis NV (NYSE:STLA, EPA:STLA), Wayve, and Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE:UBER, XETRA:UT8) have announced a new partnership aimed at accelerating the global rollout of fully autonomous ride-hailing services, marking a significant step in the race to commercialize driverless mobility. The agreement, disclosed Wednesday, outlines plans for the three companies to collaborate on the development and deployment of Level 4 (L4) robotaxis, vehicles capable of operating without human drivers under defined conditions.
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