The IRS is reportedly going to get a lot smarter in spotting tax cheats, thanks to Palantir (PLTR). According to a Wired report, the tax agency is testing new software by the data analytics giant that’s tailored to identify the “highest-value” cases for audits, collections, and even criminal ...
The IRS is reportedly going to get a lot smarter in spotting tax cheats, thanks to Palantir (PLTR). According to a Wired report, the tax agency is testing new software by the data analytics giant that’s tailored to identify the “highest-value” cases for audits, collections, and even criminal ...
Corning and Meta Platforms have begun construction on a major expansion of Corning’s optical cable manufacturing facilities in North Carolina. The project supports a multiyear partnership to supply next generation fiber for advanced AI data centers across the U.S. The expansion is intended to increase U.S. based production capacity for fiber used in AI focused data infrastructure. For investors wa...
Corning and Meta Platforms have begun construction on a major expansion of Corning’s optical cable manufacturing facilities in North Carolina. The project supports a multiyear partnership to supply next generation fiber for advanced AI data centers across the U.S. The expansion is intended to increase U.S. based production capacity for fiber used in AI focused data infrastructure. For investors watching Corning, NYSE:GLW, this new buildout comes as the stock trades at $147.92 with a return...
Britain's Competition and Markets Authority has opened a new antitrust investigation into Microsoft's cloud and business software licensing practices. The probe will assess whether Microsoft should be given "strategic market status" in business software, which could lead to changes in how it licenses products and services. The move adds to existing regulatory attention on Microsoft's role in cloud...
Britain's Competition and Markets Authority has opened a new antitrust investigation into Microsoft's cloud and business software licensing practices. The probe will assess whether Microsoft should be given "strategic market status" in business software, which could lead to changes in how it licenses products and services. The move adds to existing regulatory attention on Microsoft's role in cloud infrastructure and its integration of AI across core platforms. Microsoft, ticker...
Abstract Aerial Art/DigitalVision via Getty Images Intro Lynas ( LYSCF ) stock has rallied more than 40% since my last report, which included a BUY rating back in September 2025. Based on recent results, I do adjust my DCF upward a bit, but the current share price seems to reflect the fundamentals. Any further upside could come from an NdPr price above $115/kg or from information that would help u...
Abstract Aerial Art/DigitalVision via Getty Images Intro Lynas ( LYSCF ) stock has rallied more than 40% since my last report, which included a BUY rating back in September 2025. Based on recent results, I do adjust my DCF upward a bit, but the current share price seems to reflect the fundamentals. Any further upside could come from an NdPr price above $115/kg or from information that would help us value the upstream magnet option, but neither is happening at the moment. As a result, I believe it is time to take some profits and am changing my rating from BUY to HOLD. Investment overview Before going into Lynas’s financials, let’s have a brief look at the latest developments in the rare earth market. The rare earth market has been at the center of geopolitical tensions, serving as a tool for China to counter US commercial hostilities through tariffs and tech restrictions. As shown below, Chinese high-power magnet exports collapsed when tensions with the US were highest, in May 2025. It is worth noting that China dominates the Rare Earth market with a close to 70% share and has a quasi-total monopoly in magnets, with Japan as the only material player in the field. economictimes.indiatimes.com Bloomberg In July 2025, the US Department of Defense invested in MP Materials ( MP ), with the acquisition of $400m worth of preferred stock convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock. In addition, the DoD will hold a warrant permitting to purchase additional shares. The US DoD also set a $110/kg price floor for a defined volume. This measure began pushing Chinese prices upward, as shown in the following picture. In March 2025, Lynas struck a major deal with its Japanese partner in the Jare JV. The agreed terms show the counterpart will commit to buying between 5kt and 7.2tk of NdPr metal, with a price floor of $110/kg and profit sharing above $150/kg. An existing deal allowed the purchase of up to 75% of Lynas’s heavy rare-earth metals. These events occurred in a con...