mbbirdy/E+ via Getty Images Wall Street traded lower on Wednesday after President Donald Trump declared the fragile U.S.-Iran truce officially over following renewed strikes. The blue-chip Dow ( DJI ) was -1.5%, the benchmark S&P 500 ( SP500 ) was -0.8%, and the tech-focused Nasdaq Composite ( COMP:IND ) was -0.8%. Now, here are four news stories that broke overnight to watch out for: U.S.-Iran ho...
mbbirdy/E+ via Getty Images Wall Street traded lower on Wednesday after President Donald Trump declared the fragile U.S.-Iran truce officially over following renewed strikes. The blue-chip Dow ( DJI ) was -1.5%, the benchmark S&P 500 ( SP500 ) was -0.8%, and the tech-focused Nasdaq Composite ( COMP:IND ) was -0.8%. Now, here are four news stories that broke overnight to watch out for: U.S.-Iran hostilities resume: President Donald Trump declared the tentative ceasefire with Iran over and warned the U.S. would "probably" launch another round of strikes against the country on Wednesday, with the possibility of reinstating a naval blockade targeting Iranian shipping. Speaking at the NATO summit in Ankara, Trump said "We hit them very hard last night" and signaled potential escalation beyond maritime restrictions, raising the prospect of strikes on infrastructure including desalination and power plants. Global government bond yields spike: Renewed Middle East tensions lifted oil prices and pushed government bond yields sharply higher across major economies as investors reassessed the outlook for inflation and interest rates. The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.58%, Germany's 10-year Bund climbed to 3.07%, and the U.K.'s 10-year gilt advanced to 4.96%. Japan's 10-year yield held near 2.87%, its highest level in decades, while yields in Australia, Canada, India, Brazil, and Russia also moved higher. Apple and Broadcom expand chip deal: Apple ( AAPL ) announced a multiyear commitment with Broadcom ( AVGO ) expected to exceed $30 billion that will lead to the production of over 15 billion U.S.-made chips and support hundreds of American jobs. The partnership, Apple's largest American Manufacturing Program commitment to date, will enable Broadcom to expand and modernize its manufacturing facilities in Fort Collins, Colorado, with a $1.5 billion capital expenditure investment. Alibaba surges on AI growth: Shares of Alibaba Group ( BABA ) jumped about 10% in premarket tr...
mohd izzuan/iStock via Getty Images Groundhog Day “The whole world, unfortunately, has become somewhat of a casino.” –President Donald Trump July 1, 2026 Dear Fellow Shareholders, On March 16, 2026, six weeks to the day after Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, President Trump told reporters he thought the Iran conflict would have caused the stock market to “ go down much more, if you want to know t...
mohd izzuan/iStock via Getty Images Groundhog Day “The whole world, unfortunately, has become somewhat of a casino.” –President Donald Trump July 1, 2026 Dear Fellow Shareholders, On March 16, 2026, six weeks to the day after Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, President Trump told reporters he thought the Iran conflict would have caused the stock market to “ go down much more, if you want to know the truth .” He also predicted the war would be over soon. The S&P 500 climbed 1% that day off the post-war lows, with headlines citing geopolitical relief. This sequence of unconfirmed diplomatic progress stoking market gains replayed ad infinitum, in a time loop reminiscent of Bill Murray’s 1993 role as Phil Connors, an aptly named TV weatherman covering Groundhog Day on site in Pennsylvania. Undoubtedly, War On -> War Off -> Market Up was the major story of the quarter, but it’s essentially a continuation of a pattern of Pollyannaish investors responding to cues from Washington. Wikipedia writes of Murray’s character: “ Realizing that there are no consequences for his actions , Phil begins to spend his loops indulging in binge eating, one-night stands, and robbery, using his growing knowledge of the day's events and the town's residents to manipulate circumstances to his advantage .” Sound familiar? We’d wager that the proportion of investors who weigh consequences before making investment decisions is near an all-time low, since they have been emboldened by the Fed put, fiscal profligacy, and market jawboning from on high. Defending the mid-June Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. and Iran, the President remarked, “ There’s nothing so smart as the market, and the market loves it beyond anything that I’ve actually seen .” Loves it, or loves the casino? When Wall Street wakes up to its alarm each morning, the day’s unfolding scene may have grown predictable, but unlike the frozen-in-time movie, stock prices are starting higher than the day before, more often than ...
Forget swimming pools. If you really want to show you’re one of the ultra-rich, you need your own snow room. You can even put one on your yacht Name: Snow rooms. Age: About 10 years old. Continue reading...
Forget swimming pools. If you really want to show you’re one of the ultra-rich, you need your own snow room. You can even put one on your yacht Name: Snow rooms. Age: About 10 years old. Continue reading...
Floriana/iStock via Getty Images What a difficult hold Pagaya Technologies Ltd. ( PGY ) has been so far, right? The stock has a 52-week range from $10.40 to $44.99 . And it just simply perfectly describes how volatile PGY actually is. Now, the stock has rebounded since my latest coverage . As I've pointed out, it was surely an ugly price action. But, structurally, I personally didn't see significa...
Floriana/iStock via Getty Images What a difficult hold Pagaya Technologies Ltd. ( PGY ) has been so far, right? The stock has a 52-week range from $10.40 to $44.99 . And it just simply perfectly describes how volatile PGY actually is. Now, the stock has rebounded since my latest coverage . As I've pointed out, it was surely an ugly price action. But, structurally, I personally didn't see significant long-term concerns. Quite the opposite, I argued that its bull thesis remains very much intact despite poor price action. And the stock has surged 32% since my previous piece. And has outperformed the benchmark versus its 7% increase. PGY: Stock Surged 32% Since My Latest Piece (Seeking Alpha) So, has anything changed? To be frank, not really. I am still in the camp that there could be more upside for Pagaya. I still view the company as an undervalued fintech. And that it's still an outstanding revenue growth story, in my opinion. On top of this, I view multiple catalysts developing favorably here for Pagaya. And that's something that makes me maintain my rating here as a Strong Buy. Here's why. A Miss On Revenue Estimate Doesn't Cloud Its Outlook Yes, I don't think that a miss on revenue estimates versus what the market has anticipated clouds its long-term outlook here. If anything, Pagaya posted a 10% revenue growth on a year-over-year basis in Q1 2026. And that's still a solid performance in my opinion. I also love to see bottom-line growth here. And it has increased from $0.69 in diluted EPS Q1 2025 to $0.73 in the very recent quarter. And while it hasn't been an ideal performer over the past years. Structurally, I don't think that there are a lot of significant concerns. PGY: Historical Earnings (Seeking Alpha) Now, I'd love to have a deeper look at its most recent Q1 2026 quarter. And later on I will share what I personally will be looking for in the upcoming quarter here. PGY: Financial Highlights (Pagaya Investor Relations) Quite frankly, I am happy to see PGY's ...
The International Olympic Committee decision effectively overturns a decade-long ban on Russian athletes from international sport imposed due to a state-sponsored doping scandal and Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. (Image credit: Pavel Bednyakov)
The International Olympic Committee decision effectively overturns a decade-long ban on Russian athletes from international sport imposed due to a state-sponsored doping scandal and Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. (Image credit: Pavel Bednyakov)
MikeMareen President Donald Trump said Ukraine will be allowed to license technology to produce Patriot missile interceptors, which have become a key part of its arsenal in its ongoing war with Russia. “We’re going to be giving a license to you,” Trump said during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the NATO summit in Turkey on Wednesday, according to Bloomberg . “We’ll show ...
MikeMareen President Donald Trump said Ukraine will be allowed to license technology to produce Patriot missile interceptors, which have become a key part of its arsenal in its ongoing war with Russia. “We’re going to be giving a license to you,” Trump said during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the NATO summit in Turkey on Wednesday, according to Bloomberg . “We’ll show them how to do it," Trump continued, adding, “I think they can produce them pretty quickly…they have a great ability to produce weapons.” Zelenskyy responded that he thought the move was a "great idea," emphasizing that his country urgently needs the equipment. Patriot missile interceptors are currently made by U.S.-based RTX ( RTX ) and Lockheed Martin ( LMT ). The weapons have become increasingly in short supply amid ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. More on Lockheed Martin, RTX Corporation Lockheed Martin: A Great Entry Point In The Defence Industry (Rating Upgrade) RTX Corporation: The Valuation Expects More Growth RTX: Own A Piece Of Global Multipolar Peace Trump says NATO allies 'have not treated us right,' renews push for Greenland at NATO summit Lockheed Martin wins two U.S. defense contracts worth over $607M
CNBC’s Jim Cramer has spent much of 2026 warning that the stock market’s biggest short-term risk lies in the ever building IPO pipeline. His concern boils down to a simple analysis pulled from a recent social post: “We have to be careful.” The immediate trigger is SK Hynix’s roughly $28 billion American Depositary Receipts (ADR) ... Wall Street Insider Says SK Hynix IPO Could Overwhelm the Market....
CNBC’s Jim Cramer has spent much of 2026 warning that the stock market’s biggest short-term risk lies in the ever building IPO pipeline. His concern boils down to a simple analysis pulled from a recent social post: “We have to be careful.” The immediate trigger is SK Hynix’s roughly $28 billion American Depositary Receipts (ADR) ... Wall Street Insider Says SK Hynix IPO Could Overwhelm the Market. Here’s the Risk Beyond Memory Stocks.
Key PointsWith AI set to disrupt every industry, Gardner argues most investors should own at least fifty stocks and tilt toward cautious, long-term positions in today's richly priced market.
Key PointsWith AI set to disrupt every industry, Gardner argues most investors should own at least fifty stocks and tilt toward cautious, long-term positions in today's richly priced market.
The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up by +0.09% today. The dollar is supported by today’s equity market slump, which has boosted liquidity demand for the currency. Also, higher crude oil prices today have pushed up inflation expectations and could persuade the Fed to keep monetary policy tight, a supportive...
The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up by +0.09% today. The dollar is supported by today’s equity market slump, which has boosted liquidity demand for the currency. Also, higher crude oil prices today have pushed up inflation expectations and could persuade the Fed to keep monetary policy tight, a supportive...
After the announcement that Reform UK leader Nigel Farage would quit his Clacton constituency and stand in a by-election, the serial election candidate Count Binface posted online: "Game on, Nige."
After the announcement that Reform UK leader Nigel Farage would quit his Clacton constituency and stand in a by-election, the serial election candidate Count Binface posted online: "Game on, Nige."
adventtr/E+ via Getty Images A crash of a single-engine aircraft into a Beijing high-rise last month raised concerns about the future of China’s electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) ambitions as the government will likely tighten restrictions governing low-altitude aircraft. As the event could also undermine consumer confidence in the aircraft and weigh on the company’s sales, BofA Secur...
adventtr/E+ via Getty Images A crash of a single-engine aircraft into a Beijing high-rise last month raised concerns about the future of China’s electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) ambitions as the government will likely tighten restrictions governing low-altitude aircraft. As the event could also undermine consumer confidence in the aircraft and weigh on the company’s sales, BofA Securities double downgraded Guangzhou-based EHang ( EH ) to Underperform and cut its target price on the aircraft manufacturer by more than half to $5.40. In late June, a single-engine, two-seat Sunward SA 60L Aurora light sport aircraft crashed into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper in the essential Central Business District, killing the pilot and injuring 13 others. The aircraft also narrowly missed a Hainan Airlines jet in the area. Although the crash was a deliberate act by the pilot and did not involve an eVTOL aircraft, the fallout will have far-reaching ramifications on the industry as the government is expected to tighten low-altitude airspace and restrict permission for private aircraft to operate over urban areas. Companies like EHang ( EH ) can also expect to see slower commercialization of eVTOL aircraft amid a much more cautious consumer environment, as well as stricter safety standards (increased hardware/software for obstacle avoidance), more training requirements for pilots, and a “more prudent view in procuring eVTOLs” by local governments. As such, BofA analyst Fiona Liang now expects China’s eVTOL sales volume to reach 2.9K units by 2030 versus an earlier forecast of 3.5K units, weighing on EHang’s ( EH ) eVTOL sales outlook in 2026 to 2028. The crash is yet another blow for the company, which has seen its stock price deteriorate by 59% since the beginning of the year. Although most Wall Street analysts and Seeking Alpha authors remain bullish towards EHang ( EH ), Seeking Alpha’s Quant rating views the stock as a Strong Sell with a Quant score of just 1.04 out of...
The Amplify Digital Payments ETF is seeing unusually high volume in afternoon trading Wednesday, with over 113,000 shares traded versus three month average volume of about 31,000. Shares of IPAY were off about 3.7% on the day. Components of that ETF with the highest volume on
The Amplify Digital Payments ETF is seeing unusually high volume in afternoon trading Wednesday, with over 113,000 shares traded versus three month average volume of about 31,000. Shares of IPAY were off about 3.7% on the day. Components of that ETF with the highest volume on
Apple and Broadcom (NasdaqGS:AVGO) have entered a multi-year chip supply agreement valued at more than US$30b. The deal runs through 2031 and covers custom silicon and wireless connectivity components for multiple Apple product generations. As part of the agreement, Apple plans to invest US$1.5b to expand and modernize Broadcom's Fort Collins, Colorado manufacturing facility. For investors trackin...
Apple and Broadcom (NasdaqGS:AVGO) have entered a multi-year chip supply agreement valued at more than US$30b. The deal runs through 2031 and covers custom silicon and wireless connectivity components for multiple Apple product generations. As part of the agreement, Apple plans to invest US$1.5b to expand and modernize Broadcom's Fort Collins, Colorado manufacturing facility. For investors tracking Broadcom, this fresh agreement with Apple highlights how central the company is to high...
Both Netflix and T-Mobile stocks have been battered this year and bounced hard last week, but their risk profiles could not be more different for a retiree counting on that portfolio to pay the bills.
Both Netflix and T-Mobile stocks have been battered this year and bounced hard last week, but their risk profiles could not be more different for a retiree counting on that portfolio to pay the bills.
Alones Creative/iStock via Getty Images The high-quality picks-and-shovels story that is 5N Plus ( FPLSF ) has continued to work well in the months since my last update on this Canadian supplier of ultra-pure specialty materials. Up almost another 60% since then, the shares have roughly quadrupled over the past year on growing awareness of the story and optimism over the longer-term growth opportu...
Alones Creative/iStock via Getty Images The high-quality picks-and-shovels story that is 5N Plus ( FPLSF ) has continued to work well in the months since my last update on this Canadian supplier of ultra-pure specialty materials. Up almost another 60% since then, the shares have roughly quadrupled over the past year on growing awareness of the story and optimism over the longer-term growth opportunities in power, commercial space, and other high-end applications. 5N Plus shares are definitely in growth/momentum stock territory where valuation is concerned. While I do think a 30%-plus EBITDA growth rate is attainable for multiple years, the shares now trade at around 40x 12-month EBITDA expectations. Valuation alone seldom stops a growth stock in the short term, but I’m more inclined to call this a “buy on the dips” idea now rather than just diving in at any price. Healthy Results And Backlog Growth Strong demand for materials used in solar applications, as well as bismuth-based products, has continued to support strong quarterly earnings reports, with the first quarter marking the ninth straight quarterly beat relative to sell-side expectations. The first quarter saw revenue grow 33% from the prior year and 16% from the prior quarter, with good growth in both Specialty Semiconductors (up 37%) and Performance Materials (up 21%). Gross margin improved almost a point from the prior year and six points from the prior quarter, reaching 35.1% in the first quarter. While Specialty Semiconductor margin eased slightly (down 60bp yoy to 34.4%), Performance Materials improved almost five points to 37.8%. Adjusted EBITDA rose 41%, with margin up 140bp yoy to 24.8%, and beat sell-side expectations by nearly a third. Both segments grew well, with Specialty Semiconductors up 42% (margin up 90bp to 29.1%) and Performance Materials up 67% (margin up more than eight points to 31.9%). 5N Plus continues to fill its order books for the coming years, with bookings up 62% yoy (and 13% qoq...
Most of us enjoy a good comeback story, and that's exactly what Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) hopes to achieve by the end of this decade. The struggling carmaker is putting its money where its mouth is with a $70 billion turnaround strategy that focuses not just on North America, but Europe as well, through a multipronged approach to affordable pricing as the price of new vehicles continues to rise. Ste...
Most of us enjoy a good comeback story, and that's exactly what Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) hopes to achieve by the end of this decade. The struggling carmaker is putting its money where its mouth is with a $70 billion turnaround strategy that focuses not just on North America, but Europe as well, through a multipronged approach to affordable pricing as the price of new vehicles continues to rise. Stellantis is committed to driving 70% of its investment through four core brands: Jeep, Ram, Peugeot, and Fiat. If the automaker executes its strategy well, investors should be well rewarded with market-beating returns through the rest of this decade. Lost in the shuffle, though, is a key resurgence in Europe. Let's dive in. It appears that Jeep will be instrumental in reversing Stellantis' fortunes in Europe. Investors know SUVs are big business in the U.S. market, but many don't realize that small SUVs and crossovers are Europe's second-largest segment, and compact SUVs and crossovers remain the largest segment. Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO, CA AND YEREVAN, ARMENIA / ACCESS Newswire / July 8, 2026 / Adag Group, a North American data center and mission-critical infrastructure consultancy, today announced that it has been selected by Firebird, a U.S.-based AI cloud and infrastructure ...
SAN FRANCISCO, CA AND YEREVAN, ARMENIA / ACCESS Newswire / July 8, 2026 / Adag Group, a North American data center and mission-critical infrastructure consultancy, today announced that it has been selected by Firebird, a U.S.-based AI cloud and infrastructure ...