Today: 17 June 2026

Space Forge sparks plasma on ForgeStar-1 in orbit, pushing semiconductors-in-space closer

Space Forge sparks plasma on ForgeStar-1 in orbit, pushing semiconductors-in-space closer

Space Forge said it generated plasma aboard its ForgeStar-1 satellite, marking the first commercial, free-flying in-space manufacturing of its kind. The test, conducted on Dec. 31, demonstrated that key conditions for semiconductor crystal growth can be achieved and controlled autonomously in orbit. The company aims to produce high-performance semiconductor materials for power electronics and communications.
1 January 2026
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Outlook Therapeutics stock drops after FDA issues another Lytenava CRL for wet AMD

Outlook Therapeutics stock drops after FDA issues another Lytenava CRL for wet AMD

Outlook Therapeutics shares dropped from $1.58 to about $0.58 after hours on Dec. 31 after the FDA issued a third complete response letter declining approval for its Lytenava wet-AMD drug. The FDA said more confirmatory efficacy evidence is needed but did not specify requirements. The drug is already approved in the EU and UK. U.S. markets reopen Friday after the New Year’s holiday.
1 January 2026
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Strategy (MSTR) stock ends 2025 lower as bitcoin slips — what investors watch next

Strategy (MSTR) stock ends 2025 lower as bitcoin slips — what investors watch next

Strategy Inc shares closed down 2.3% at $151.95 as bitcoin slipped to about $87,744 early Thursday, with U.S. stock markets shut for New Year’s Day. The company disclosed it bought 1,229 bitcoins for $108.8 million, bringing total holdings to 672,497 as of Dec. 28. Coinbase fell 2.4%, Marathon Digital dropped 3.6%, and Riot Platforms slipped 0.4% in the last session. MSCI will decide in January on possible benchmark exclusion for Strategy.
1 January 2026
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Lidl New Year’s Day opening times 2026: London M25 stores open 10–6 while most UK branches close

Lidl New Year’s Day opening times 2026: London M25 stores open 10–6 while most UK branches close

Lidl will close most UK stores on New Year’s Day except those inside London’s M25, which open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., according to its holiday schedule. Stores outside the M25, plus in Wales and Scotland, will remain shut Jan. 1 and reopen Jan. 2. Rival Tesco plans to open most larger stores, while Aldi will close. Lidl directs customers to check its app or website for local hours.
1 January 2026
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DJT stock jumps after Trump Media’s new crypto token plan with Crypto.com; markets closed today

DJT stock jumps after Trump Media’s new crypto token plan with Crypto.com; markets closed today

Trump Media & Technology Group shares rose 5.3% to $13.24 after announcing plans to distribute a new digital token to shareholders in partnership with Crypto.com. The company said each ultimate beneficial owner would receive one token per share, with details to follow. The token is expected to run on the Cronos blockchain in 2026. U.S. markets are closed Thursday for New Year’s Day.
1 January 2026
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Vodafone Idea share price jumps today after ₹5,836 crore Vodafone Group deal and AGR moratorium headlines

Vodafone Idea share price jumps today after ₹5,836 crore Vodafone Group deal and AGR moratorium headlines

Vodafone Idea shares jumped 6% in Mumbai after the company announced a revised settlement with Vodafone Group promoters, unlocking ₹5,836 crore via cash and shares. Vodafone Group said it would settle the liability with €219 million in cash and 3.28 billion shares. India has granted Vodafone Idea a partial moratorium on $9.76 billion in AGR dues, deferring repayments by a decade, according to a government source.
1 January 2026
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Sidus Space stock jumps 17% after $16.2 million share sale as market stays shut for New Year’s Day

Sidus Space stock jumps 17% after $16.2 million share sale as market stays shut for New Year’s Day

Sidus Space shares closed up 17% at $3.14 after completing a $16.2 million stock offering, with trading volume near 170 million shares. The stock ranged from $2.48 to $4.20 during the session. CVI Investments and Heights Capital Management disclosed a 7.4% stake in a new filing. Sidus agreed to issue placement agent warrants for up to 540,000 shares at $1.875 each.
1 January 2026
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Edinburgh Hogmanay power cuts: Grassmarket pubs warn blackouts could hit New Year rush

Edinburgh Hogmanay power cuts: Grassmarket pubs warn blackouts could hit New Year rush

Repeated power outages hit Edinburgh’s Grassmarket on Dec. 30 and 31, disrupting festive trade as venues prepared for Hogmanay, operators said. SP Energy Networks blamed an intermittent fault and said extra staff were on standby. Businesses reported lost bookings and wasted stock, with some venues losing entire peak services. Operators urged the council and network to publish plans for upgrades and contingency measures.
1 January 2026
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Visa stock today: $500 million escrow move reshapes share conversion math as markets shut

Visa stock today: $500 million escrow move reshapes share conversion math as markets shut

Visa lowered conversion rates for its class B-1 and B-2 shares after a $500 million litigation escrow deposit, according to a regulatory filing. The changes, effective Dec. 23, reduce the number of class A shares issued if conversion occurs. Visa shares closed down 0.8% at $350.71 ahead of the New Year holiday. The company has not set a date for its next earnings report.
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Stock Market Today

  • Asian Stocks Set to Dip Ahead of Federal Reserve Decision; Oil Prices Hold Steady
    June 16, 2026, 7:44 PM EDT. Asian stocks are poised to end a three-day rally, following Wall Street's decline amid investor rotation out of technology shares ahead of the Federal Reserve's first policy meeting under Chairman Kevin Warsh. The move reflects cautious positioning as markets await potential shifts in U.S. monetary policy. Meanwhile, oil prices remained steady, providing stability amid the equity market fluctuations. This shift underscores investor sensitivity to central bank signals and sector rotations in volatile trading environments.

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GD Culture shares drop on heavy trading and ongoing buyout uncertainty

GD Culture shares drop on heavy trading and ongoing buyout uncertainty

17 June 2026
GD Culture Group plunged 73.3% to $0.028 after heavy trading, putting fresh pressure on its unresolved, non-binding $10.75-per-share buyout proposal; risks include deal uncertainty, a $300 million share-sale program, and bitcoin-driven balance sheet swings, with no new company updates released Tuesday.
UiPath drops as Maestro Case debut struggles on down day for tech

UiPath drops as Maestro Case debut struggles on down day for tech

17 June 2026
UiPath shares dropped 2.7% to $10.52 after launching Maestro Case, a new AI-native case-management tool, as investors weighed its agentic automation strategy against a crowded market and the need for proof of revenue lift, with broader tech sector weakness also pressuring the stock.
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