Today: 17 June 2026

Lam Research stock steadies near $180 as investors eye Fed minutes and January earnings

Lam Research stock steadies near $180 as investors eye Fed minutes and January earnings

Lam Research shares closed at $178.07, up 0.4% in the latest session, outpacing broader indexes. Analysts cited in recent broker notes and reports expect a rebound in memory chip equipment spending in 2026. Investors are watching Fed minutes and economic data for rate signals ahead of Lam’s January earnings. The company’s fiscal quarter ended Sunday.
29 December 2025
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Freeport-McMoRan ends week higher as copper prices hit fresh records

Freeport-McMoRan ends week higher as copper prices hit fresh records

Freeport-McMoRan shares closed up 2.2% at $53.04 Friday as copper prices hit new highs in Shanghai and New York, with London trading shut for the holiday. Shanghai copper futures surged nearly 5% to approach 100,000 yuan a tonne, while New York’s Comex contract topped $5.90 a pound. Supply concerns rose after Freeport declared force majeure at its Indonesian mine following a fatal accident.
29 December 2025
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IREN stock slides 4% into year-end as bitcoin miners cool — what’s next

IREN stock slides 4% into year-end as bitcoin miners cool — what’s next

IREN Limited closed down 4% at $40.30 on Friday, extending recent losses despite bitcoin rising 1.5% near $89,000. Peers Marathon Digital, Riot Platforms, and CleanSpark also fell, reflecting pressure across crypto-mining stocks. IREN’s shares traded between $39.53 and $42.64, hovering near the $40 support level. The company remains in focus after a $9.7 billion AI deal with Microsoft.
29 December 2025
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Bank of America stock in focus after Moynihan’s Fed warning as markets reopen Monday

Bank of America stock in focus after Moynihan’s Fed warning as markets reopen Monday

Bank of America shares closed down 0.1% at $56.17 Friday in thin post-holiday trading. CEO Brian Moynihan warned on CBS News that markets would “punish people” if the Federal Reserve loses its independence. JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo also ended lower. Investors await pending home sales data Monday and Fed minutes Tuesday for rate signals.
29 December 2025
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SpaceX scrubs year-end Falcon 9 launch again as Italy’s COSMO-SkyMed satellite waits at Vandenberg

SpaceX scrubs year-end Falcon 9 launch again as Italy’s COSMO-SkyMed satellite waits at Vandenberg

SpaceX delayed the Falcon 9 launch of Italy’s COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation FM3 satellite from Vandenberg for a second night, citing more time needed for launch-pad checks. No new launch date was set. The mission, carrying a dual-use radar satellite for Italy’s space agency and defense ministry, was supposed to be SpaceX’s final Falcon 9 flight of 2025.
29 December 2025
Intel’s 107,000-sq-ft Santa Clara buildout: what city documents show

Intel’s 107,000-sq-ft Santa Clara buildout: what city documents show

Intel has filed plans with Santa Clara to build a three-story, 107,171-square-foot manufacturing and utility building at 3065 Bowers Ave, city documents show. The project would occupy 2.4 acres at the southwest corner of Intel’s Bowers campus. A city hearing is expected in early 2026, with construction targeted from mid-2026 to mid-2027. The proposal remains under city review.
29 December 2025
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Eli Lilly stock steadies into Monday as $55 million ABL Bio funding keeps pipeline in focus

Eli Lilly stock steadies into Monday as $55 million ABL Bio funding keeps pipeline in focus

Eli Lilly shares closed at $1,077.75, up $0.55, after ABL Bio announced it will receive $40 million upfront and a $15 million equity investment from Lilly under a research deal. The agreement follows a broader pact valued at up to $2.6 billion. Investors are watching for 2026 regulatory decisions on Lilly’s obesity drug pipeline. The S&P 500 and Dow slipped slightly on Friday.
29 December 2025
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Intel stock holds near $36 as investors weigh foundry signals into year-end

Intel stock holds near $36 as investors weigh foundry signals into year-end

Intel closed Friday up 0.1% at $36.20, with shares last indicated at $36.19. A Reuters report that Nvidia halted tests of Intel’s 18A chip process has kept focus on Intel’s foundry business and efforts to attract top customers. Intel says its 18A and 14A technologies are progressing, but Nvidia declined to comment. Traders are watching upcoming U.S. housing data, Fed minutes, and Intel’s next earnings.
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JPMorgan stock slips ahead of Fed minutes and its Jan. 13 earnings report

JPMorgan stock slips ahead of Fed minutes and its Jan. 13 earnings report

JPMorgan Chase shares closed down $1.26, or 0.4%, at $327.91 Friday as U.S. financial stocks eased ahead of year-end. The Federal Reserve has cut rates by 75 basis points since September, with minutes from its December meeting due Tuesday. Investors are watching for signals on 2026 rate cuts and awaiting JPMorgan’s results on Jan. 13. The S&P 500 sits about 1% below 7,000.
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Stock Market Today

  • Robinhood (HOOD) Stock Surges on World Cup Prediction Markets, Analyst Upgrades
    June 17, 2026, 12:22 PM EDT. Shares of Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) climbed 6% following strong interest in its prediction markets linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which analysts estimate could generate $5 billion to $10 billion in volume. Major firms including Deutsche Bank, Cantor Fitzgerald, and Goldman Sachs raised price targets, fueling optimism. The rally was supported by robust May operating data showing platform assets at $377 billion and a 75% rise in equity trading volumes. An insider's $20 million share purchase and new IPO underwriting approval further boosted confidence. Despite today's jump, the stock remains volatile and trades about 36% below its 52-week high. Robinhood shares closed at $98.08, reflecting sustained investor interest amid a supportive macro environment and strong sector performance, including a Bitcoin surge.

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