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Volkswagen enters the robotaxi race with its first passenger service launch in Germany
Volkswagen's autonomous mobility arm, Moia, is launching a pilot robotaxi service in Hamburg. The company said it will start with 10 VW ID.
VWAGY Vicor and the AI Power Trend Reshaping Data Center Hardware
VICR is riding AI data-center demand as power density, backlog growth and expanded Fab 1 capacity make power delivery a strategic hardware bottleneck.
VICR ARM's Expanding Royalty Opportunity Is Powering Its AI Growth Story
Arm Holdings' expanding royalty opportunities and AI-focused chip strategy are strengthening its long-term growth potential.
ARM BKLC: No Fees, But Not An Opportunity Either
BNY Mellon US Large Cap Core Equity ETF is rated Hold due to concentration risks and macroeconomic headwinds. BKLC's zero-fee policy offers negligible performance advantage; it lacks a long track record compared to peers. BKLC's heavy tech and communication sector exposure heightens sensitivity to interest rates and AI-driven market dynamics.
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SLN Stock Skyrockets 107% in Six Months: Here's What You Need to Know
Silence Therapeutics shares surge as investors eye key 2026 divesiran data, an advancing RNAi pipeline and progress across multiple siRNA programs.
SLN 
Is VICR Stock Still Worth Buying After Its Big AI-Fueled Run?
Vicor's AI-driven demand, rising backlog and stronger earnings support momentum, but premium valuation and execution risks leave modest upside.
VICR 
IREN Just Collapsed 41% in a Month: Is This Dead Money or an Abandoned Gem?
Shares of IREN (NASDAQ:IREN) are down another 9% in early afternoon trading Thursday to $34.67, capping a brutal stretch in which IREN stock has shed 41.3% over the past month.
IREN 
Gold loses track of $4,000, drops as Oil shock revives Fed bets
Gold loses track of $4,000, drops as Oil shock revives Fed bets
SETM: Critical Materials Yes, But I'd Prefer Lower Prices
Sprott Critical Materials ETF has diversified, market-adapted exposure to global critical materials, with a current focus on copper, uranium, silver, and lithium. I see strong momentum in copper and silver, attractive valuation in lithium, but an overvaluation in uranium, leading to a strategic HOLD rating. SETM's annualized volatility is high (46%), as sector correlations amplify risk despite diversification;
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WM Technology Shareholders Reject Board Overhaul at Annual Meeting
WM Technology NASDAQ: MAPS stockholders did not approve a proposal to amend the company's certificate of incorporation to declassify its board of directors and move to the immediate annual election of all directors, according to preliminary results announced during the company's 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
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Bitcoin Bulls Lose Grip After BTC Hits $63,808 as Fed Rate Bets Shift Again
After briefly crossing $65,000 following positive U.S. producer price index data, bitcoin fell back to around $64,200, dragging its market cap back under $1.3 trillion. Volatile Intraday Trading On Thursday, bitcoin failed to maintain an uptrend that had seen it log significant gains in the prior 48 hours.
Prologis Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Prologis NYSE: PLD raised its full-year outlook after reporting stronger-than-expected second-quarter results, citing record leasing activity, improving logistics market fundamentals and growing opportunities in data centers and energy.
PLD 
TSMC Crushes Q2 Estimates on Strong AI Demand: ETFs in Focus
TSMC's Q2 profit surged 77%, underscoring powerful AI-driven demand for advanced semiconductors.
TSM 
Micron has turned into ‘the most important stock in the market.' So is it time to worry?
While investors are concerned about a memory peak, analysts say the stock still looks cheap relative to various earnings scenarios.
MU 
Why Microsoft's $80 Billion Xbox Bet Backfired
Watch how Microsoft's bet on the future of gaming led to the biggest restructuring in Xbox history.
MSFT 
Bitcoin rallies to $65K, but long-term holders send a warning sign
Weak trading volume raises questions over whether the post-CPI rally can continue.
Bank of America Sees Nvidia's Next $20 Billion Business. Here's Where NVDA Stock Could Go
NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA | NVDA Price Prediction) has spent the last two months digesting a strong Q1 earnings report, with the back half of fiscal 2027 looking constructive.
NVDA 
British Pound: Dips against US Dollar seen as buying opportunity – Scotiabank
British Pound: Dips against US Dollar seen as buying opportunity – Scotiabank
AtaiBeckley stock is soaring, and it has Eli Lilly to thank
AtaiBeckley (ATAI) shares are ripping higher on Thursday morning after pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly (LLY) said it will acquire the clinical-stage biotechnology firm for up to $3.8 billion. Lilly has agreed to pay $6.75 a share in cash upfront ($2.8 billion) – with an additional $2.5 a share in contingent value rights (CVRs) tied to critical clinical and regulatory milestones.
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Can the AI Data Center Boom Become a Major Growth Driver for T1 Energy?
TE expands US solar manufacturing to capitalize on rising AI-driven electricity demand as hyperscale data centers boost utility-scale solar needs.
TE 
Northrop Grumman to Post Q2 Earnings: Here's What to Expect
NOC heads into Q2 earnings backed by a strong defense backlog, but investors will watch Sentinel program updates for margin impact.
NOC 
Can Higher Occupancy Offset Lower Admissions in CYH's Q2 Earnings?
Community Health heads into Q2 earnings with mixed operating trends as stronger occupancy meets lower admissions and a smaller hospital portfolio.
CYH 
UAL Q2 Earnings Beat as Strong Yields Offset Fuel Pressure
United Airlines' Q2 earnings beat estimates as strong yields and broad revenue gains offset soaring fuel costs and margin pressure.
UAL 
NVO Stock Up on EC Approval of Wegovy Pill to Treat Obesity
Novo Nordisk wins EC approval for a once-daily oral Wegovy pill for obesity, expanding its EU franchise with the first GLP-1 tablet for weight management.
NVO 
Why Apple's 'Standard Oil' Strategy Is Driving the Stock to All-Time Highs
Shares are headed to another record high on Thrusday. Maybe the iPhone maker should thank John D.
AAPL 
BNY Mellon Vs. State Street: Buy BNY Mellon for Elite Profit Margins and Avoid State Street's Heavy ETF Pricing Pressure
BNY Mellon (NYSE:BK | BK Price Prediction) and State Street (NYSE:STT) both posted record Q1 2026 results as the two custody giants ride a wave of client activity and foreign exchange volumes.
BNY 
Sui Price Forecast: Depressed On-Chain Data Favors 33% Drop for SUI
Sui (SUI) faces significant downward pressure as depressed on-chain metrics, including a 70% decline in stablecoin supply and plummeting network fees, signal reduced adoption. This altcoin could drop by 33% if the downtrend continues.
Eli Lilly Buys Psychedelics Maker Atai Beckley for $2.8 Billion to Develop DMT-Like Depression Drug
CNBC pharma reporter Angelica Peebles broke down the biggest psychedelics deal in Big Pharma history on July 16, 2026.
ATAI 
‘We have a plan to go overweight gold again' – Fidelity's Samson predicts return to bull market in 2027
The key trends that drove gold to an all-time high of $5,600 per ounce earlier this year remain in place, and the yellow metal will resume its bull market run in 2027, justifying a move from neutral back to overweight gold in investor portfolios, according to Ian Samson, multi-asset portfolio manager at Fidelity International.“We have a plan to go overweight gold again,” Samson said in a recent interview.
AAAU 
Can QUBT's Commercial Growth Focus Maintain Momentum in Q2
Quantum Computing has entered Q2 with a $16 million backlog, manufacturing expansion and Dirac testing underway as it pushes to scale commercial quantum hardware.
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