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SK Hynix's US debut raised $28.1 billion before shares fell, while Micron also dropped in sympathy, as memory makers face a persistent HBM supply crunch amid a maturing triopoly.
Meta Platforms stock is rallying as its new Muse Spark 1.1 AI model shows improved intelligence scores and marks Meta's first push to monetize AI models via per-token pricing.
Welltower's NOI and NFFO growth support its premium valuation, but housing data on senior aging-in-place trends and mortgage rate lock-in complicate its demographic growth thesis.
First Hawaiian and TriCo Bancshares (NASDAQ:TCBK) announced a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock transaction that executives said would create a larger Pacific and West Coast banking franchise with approximately $34 billion in assets.
On an investor call discussing the deal, First Hawa
As quantum stocks slump in 2025, ETFs like WisdomTree's WQTM and Defiance's QTUM offer diversified exposure, suiting long-term and short-term investors with differing risk and liquidity needs.
Wainua missed its Phase 3 endpoint, hitting Ionis Pharmaceuticals hard while AstraZeneca absorbed the blow easily, boosting rivals BridgeBio, Pfizer and Alnylam Pharmaceuticals.
Q32 Bio (NASDAQ:QTTB) reported positive 36-week top-line results from Part B of its SIGNAL-AA Phase 2a clinical trial evaluating bempikibart in patients with severe and very severe alopecia areata, a disease that causes hair loss and can carry a significant psychosocial burden.
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Micron plans $250 billion in U.S. investment amid a persistent HBM shortage, as analysts maintain a Buy consensus and see substantial upside in the stock's valuation.
First Hawaiian (NASDAQ:FHB) and TriCo Bancshares have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in a 100% stock transaction valued at approximately $2 billion, according to remarks made on an investor call led by executives from both companies.
Bob Harrison, chairman, president and chief execu
China, Russia, and Qatar export curbs have triggered a global helium shortage critical to chip fabrication, pushing prices higher and boosting suppliers like Linde PLC.
NVIDIA, Vistra, Mastercard, Micron, and Energy Transfer carry Buy ratings, high MarketRank scores, and double-digit analyst-implied upside ahead of earnings season.
AMD's 5C data center partnership positions it as a full-stack AI competitor to NVIDIA, with analysts citing strong price targets, growing coverage, and hypergrowth revenue forecasts ahead.
Agenus (NASDAQ:AGEN) said it is shifting its development focus and financial resources toward a Phase 3 registrational trial of neoadjuvant botensilimab plus balstilimab, known as BOT/BAL, in high-risk stage 2 and stage 3 microsatellite stable colon cancer.
Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Off
Amid market volatility and geopolitical uncertainty, IBM, Kinder Morgan and Templeton Emerging Markets Fund offer dividend growth and attractive total return potential for investors seeking safety.
ME Group International (LON:MEGP) said it remains on track to meet revised full-year profit expectations after a mixed first half, with growth in its laundry operations offsetting softer photobooth trading and lower equipment sales.
Deputy Chief Executive Officer Vladimir Crasneanscki told investor
Oxford Club strategist Marc Lichtenfeld highlights diversification beyond tech, spotlighting Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Aflac and Atlantic Union Bankshares as healthcare, insurance and banking stocks gaining quiet momentum.
Powell Industries, AAON, and EMCOR Group are benefiting from surging data center demand for power, HVAC, and construction services, offering AI-linked growth outside the tech sector.
Equal-weight ETFs like RSP, QQEW, and DFVE offer alternatives to market-cap-weighted funds, providing more balanced exposure across holdings with 2026 YTD returns near 12-13%.
PageGroup (LON:PAGE) reported broadly flat second-quarter gross profit as growth in the Americas and Asia Pacific offset weaker trading in France, Northern Europe and the U.K., with management saying market conditions remain challenging but showing signs of improvement in some regions.
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MDA Space (TSE:MDA) said it has entered into a firm offer to acquire a 70% stake in Collecte Localisation Satellites, known as CLS, in a cash transaction that the company said would expand its Earth observation business into AI-driven data analytics and geo-intelligence services.
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Aritzia (TSE:ATZ) shareholders approved all formal items at the company’s virtual annual general meeting, including the election of nine directors, the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor and a non-binding advisory resolution on executive compensation.
John Currie, Aritzia’s lead d
Zapata Quantum (OTCMKTS:ZPTA) Chief Executive Officer Sumit Kapur used a presentation at the OTC Markets Global Technology Conference to argue that quantum computing is moving from a hardware-focused phase toward one in which software and applications will determine much of the sector’s value.
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Contango ORE (NYSEAMERICAN:CTGO) executives said the company has eliminated its remaining gold hedge book by converting the last 15,000 ounces of hedged gold into debt, a move management framed as increasing shareholder exposure to gold prices while preserving equity.
Speaking during an investor we
Zeta Global (NYSE:ZETA) executives said the company is moving beyond its core marketing technology positioning and toward what they described as an AI infrastructure and business intelligence platform, supported by recently announced partnerships with Palantir, OpenAI and Snowflake.
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Shareholders of Whitestone REIT (NYSE:WSR) approved the company’s proposed merger with and into AREG Wizard Intermediate LP at a virtual special meeting, according to remarks delivered during the meeting by David Holeman, Whitestone’s Chief Executive Officer and Trustee.
The vote clears the shareho
Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) said it has agreed to reinsure an additional portion of its long-term care insurance liabilities, marking the company’s third major external reinsurance transaction and its second involving long-term care.
On a conference call with analysts, President and CEO Rick McKenney sai
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (NYSE:TEVA) said its internally developed anti-IL-15 antibody produced encouraging 24-week efficacy results in a phase 1b proof-of-concept study for vitiligo, as the company highlighted the program as part of its broader shift toward a biopharma-focused growth strategy
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (NYSE:RDY) said a scale-up issue tied to the active pharmaceutical ingredient for its semaglutide injection will temporarily delay commercial supplies, though management emphasized that products already supplied to the market are not affected and do not raise patient safety
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders virtually on July 9, with shareholders voting on three company proposals, according to the meeting transcript.
Will Marshall, co-founder, chairperson of the board and chief executive officer of Planet Labs, opened the meeting an
MasTec (NYSE:MTZ) said it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire The Superior Group, an electrical infrastructure contractor focused on data centers and other mission-critical markets, in a transaction valued at approximately $1.65 billion upfront.
Chief Executive Officer Jose Mas said
Solstice Advanced Materials said it has agreed to acquire Element Solutions (NYSE:ESI) in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $14.5 billion, including the assumption of net debt, as the companies outlined plans to create a larger advanced materials platform with a heavier focus on e
Equifax (NYSE:EFX) said it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Círculo de Crédito, which Chief Executive Officer Mark Begor described as the fastest-growing credit bureau in Mexico, for an enterprise value of $750 million.
During an investor update call, Begor said the acquisition would ex
Federal support for MP Materials, USA Rare Earth, and others is rebuilding U.S. rare-earth refining. REMX, EART, and SETM ETFs offer diversified ways to invest in this supply chain.
Dycom Industries (NYSE:DY) Chief Executive Officer Dan Peyovich said the company is seeing broad-based demand across fiber, long-haul networks and data center-related services, arguing that the company’s recent backlog growth reflects more than a short-term cyclical upturn.
Speaking with Guggenheim
Microsoft is routing some Copilot prompts to its in-house MAI models to cut reliance on OpenAI and Anthropic, aiming to boost margins as MSFT shares trade off 2026 lows.
Delta Air Lines posted strong Q2 2026 results and raised guidance, driven by demand and premiumization, with analysts holding a Moderate Buy rating and price targets up to $110-$116.
VYM and SCHD both offer low-cost dividend exposure, but differ in methodology, yield, and holdings—VYM emphasizes broad, higher-yield diversification, while SCHD focuses on stricter, dividend-growth criteria.
Michael Burry bought DraftKings and Flutter shares, betting regulation will curb prediction markets like Kalshi, as Wall Street analysts also see both sportsbook stocks as undervalued.
Capri (NYSE:CPRI) executives said the company is entering a more focused phase after the sale of Versace, with management emphasizing growth plans for Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo, store renovations, tighter product assortments and a stronger balance sheet.
Speaking at Bernstein’s Retail Forum in Ne
Clarivate (NYSE:CLVT) said it has reached an agreement to sell substantially all of its Life Sciences & Healthcare segment to Altaris, an investment firm focused on the healthcare industry, in a transaction valued at $600 million.
Chief Executive Officer Matti Shem Tov said on a conference call
Chewy (NYSE:CHWY) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, with Chairman of the Board Raymond Svider presiding over the virtual meeting and announcing preliminary voting results on four proposals.
Svider said the meeting was “duly and lawfully convened” after confirming that notice of the meet
Astrazeneca (NYSE:AZN) told investors and analysts that it is continuing to embed sustainability into its business strategy while updating some of its 2030 targets to reflect growth and lessons learned from existing programs.
During the company’s 2026 Sustainability Update, Pam Cheng, EVP Global Op
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:VRTX) said it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Crinetics Pharmaceuticals for $85 per share in cash, a transaction Vertex executives described as a strategic expansion into specialty endocrinology.
On a conference call announcing the deal, Vertex CEO
Veritone (NASDAQ:VERI) stockholders approved all six proposals presented at the company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, including the election of two directors, an increase in authorized shares and equity awards for President and Chief Executive Officer Ryan Steelberg.
The virtual meeting wa
Veritone (NASDAQ:VERI) used a July 7 investor webcast to outline its strategy across artificial intelligence, data management, media, public sector and talent acquisition, with executives emphasizing the company’s focus on unstructured data and AI-enabled workflows.
Ryan Steelberg, Veritone’s CEO a
Vera Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VERA) said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval to TRUTAKNA, or atacicept-vymj, for adults with primary IgA nephropathy at risk for disease progression.
The company said TRUTAKNA is the first and only BAFF and APRIL inhibitor indicated to redu
Turn Therapeutics (NASDAQ:TTRX) outlined the final stage two design and data-driven expansion of its GX-03 phase II program in atopic dermatitis during an investor update call, saying the revised approach was informed by an interim analysis of the first 50 completers in the ongoing trial.
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TruBridge (NASDAQ:TBRG) stockholders approved the company’s proposed merger agreement under which TruBridge will become a subsidiary of Inventurus Knowledge Solutions Inc., or IKS, during a virtual special meeting held July 7, 2026.
Glenn Tobin, TruBridge’s Chairman of the Board, opened the meeting
Starbucks (SBUX) is building internal AI tools to replace Microsoft and IBM software, targeting $400 million in annual vendor spend and cutting $30 million from its tech budget.
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:TARS) said it has closed its acquisition of iRenix Medical, Inc., adding IRX-101, a late-stage investigational ocular surface antiseptic, to its pipeline as the company seeks to expand its presence in eye care and enter the retina market.
On an investor call discussin
Wolfspeed sued Navitas Semiconductor over five wide-bandgap patents, seeking an import injunction and damages, as both companies face debt, cash burn and shifting AI datacenter supply chains.
Solstice Advanced Mat (NASDAQ:SOLS) announced an agreement to acquire Element Solutions in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $14.5 billion, including the assumption of net debt, executives said on a conference call discussing the deal.
Under the terms outlined by Solstice Preside
WD-40's fiscal Q3 revenue rose 24% and guidance increased, sending shares to a multi-year high. Analysts hold a Buy consensus with a $305 price target, and a new $100 million buyback was authorized.
Super Micro Computer launched a Kubernetes edge AI appliance with Red Hat and Portworx targeting sovereign AI demand, even as shares fell 30% and short interest rose to about 19% of its float.
MarketBeat recaps the week's top stories, covering SK Hynix's debut, AI stock rotation, earnings from D.R. Horton, and analysis of Palantir, Microsoft, Meta, Broadcom, Rivian, ASML, and Circle.
SBC Medical Group (NASDAQ:SBC) held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders in a virtual format, with Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Yoshiyuki Aikawa presiding over the meeting.
Aikawa said the virtual format was intended to be “more inclusive” and allow the company to reach a greater number
Rackspace Technology (NASDAQ:RXT) said it is accelerating its push into enterprise artificial intelligence infrastructure, announcing a $250 million at-the-market equity offering and updated 2026 financial outlook as it moves away from lower-margin revenue streams.
On a conference call, Chief Execu
RxSight (NASDAQ:RXST) reported preliminary second-quarter financial results and provided updates on its product pipeline following a newly announced strategic collaboration agreement with Alcon, with management pointing to both near-term commercial headwinds and longer-term opportunities in adjustab
Ondas (NASDAQ:ONDS) said it has acquired DZYNE Technologies in a transaction valued at approximately $875 million, marking what Chairman and CEO Eric Brock described as a transformational step in building a scaled autonomous defense and security platform.
Speaking on an investor event call, Brock s
Ocugen (NASDAQ:OCGN) outlined plans to advance three late-stage retinal disease programs, with company speaker Shankar saying the company is targeting biologics license applications for retinitis pigmentosa and Stargardt disease next year and a third BLA for geographic atrophy in 2028.
Speaking dur
Nyxoah (NASDAQ:NYXH) used its investor day presentation to outline early U.S. launch progress for its Genio hypoglossal nerve stimulation system, address reimbursement questions and describe its path toward profitability.
Chief Executive Officer Olivier Taelman said there is “a lot of excitement in
Netskope (NASDAQ:NTSK) held its annual meeting of stockholders virtually on July 7, 2026, with shareholders approving both proposals presented by the company, according to remarks made during the meeting.
Sanjay Beri, Netskope’s chairman of the board, chief executive officer and co-founder, called
Microvision (NASDAQ:MVIS) shareholders approved all five proposals presented at the company’s 2026 annual meeting, including the election of directors, authorization related to convertible notes, and amendments that allow the board to implement a reverse stock split.
The virtual meeting was chaired
Satellos Bioscience (NASDAQ:MSLE) said interim six-month data from its ongoing TRAILHEAD study showed encouraging safety and efficacy signals for SAT-3247, its investigational therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, in a small cohort of adult participants.
The company reported results from four ad
Seres Therapeutics (NASDAQ:MCRB) reported results from an investigator-sponsored study of SER-155 in immune checkpoint inhibitor-related enterocolitis, or irEC, saying the data support further evaluation of the live biotherapeutic as a potential non-immunosuppressive treatment option for cancer pati
Information Services Group (NASDAQ:III) said technology demand continued to expand sharply in the second quarter, driven primarily by cloud-based software and infrastructure services tied to artificial intelligence, while traditional managed services remained in low-single-digit growth mode.
On its
Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) reported record June-quarter revenue and better-than-expected profitability, with executives telling analysts that strong demand, fare momentum and diversified revenue streams are supporting the carrier’s full-year outlook despite a sharp increase in fuel costs.
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AeroVironment shares fell 38% after analyst downgrades on its 2030 targets, yet Q4 revenue hit $642 million with 22% EBITDA margins and a $2.7 billion backlog.
Micron accelerated its $250 billion U.S. fabrication buildout, securing a domestic silicon supply deal with GlobalWafers as it races SK Hynix in the HBM4 memory market.
Rocket Lab stock is down 45% from its peak, but a record-fast Space Force launch, Morgan Stanley's $293 bull case, and the Iridium deal highlight bullish fundamentals ahead of Aug. 6 earnings.
Forte Biosciences (NASDAQ:FBRX) said FB102 showed statistically significant improvement in a small placebo-controlled vitiligo study, with Chief Executive Officer Paul Wagner highlighting continued improvement after patients stopped treatment as a key feature of the results.
On a company data call,
MTY Food Group (TSE:MTY) reported lower second-quarter earnings as softer consumer traffic, inflation in key food categories and weaker corporate-store performance weighed on results, while management outlined plans to close 68 underperforming corporate-owned restaurants following a detailed portfol
Amazon sold $25 billion in bonds to fund a $200 billion 2026 AI infrastructure push, even as weaker bond demand and rising insider stock sales signal investor caution.
Broadcom extended its chip supply deal with Apple through 2031, valued at over $30 billion, highlighting its non-AI semiconductor and infrastructure software revenue beyond its core AI chip business.
