Today: 18 June 2026

Coupang Stock (CPNG) News: Founder Bom Kim Apologizes for Data Leak as Shares Rebound—What to Watch Before Monday’s Market Open

Coupang Stock (CPNG) News: Founder Bom Kim Apologizes for Data Leak as Shares Rebound—What to Watch Before Monday’s Market Open

Coupang founder Bom Kim issued his first public apology Sunday for a customer data leak affecting about 3,000 accounts in South Korea and pledged compensation. Coupang said the data, stored by a former employee, was not sold or transferred and included no payment information. U.S. markets were closed; Coupang shares last traded at $24.27, up 6.45% on Friday.
28 December 2025
GE Vernova (GEV) Stock: Weekend Hold Near $663 as “Bridge Power” Demand From AI Data Centers Keeps Bull Case Alive

GE Vernova (GEV) Stock: Weekend Hold Near $663 as “Bridge Power” Demand From AI Data Centers Keeps Bull Case Alive

GE Vernova shares closed Friday at $663.46, down 0.6%. A new Financial Times report says data center developers are increasingly using on-site aeroderivative turbines to bypass grid delays, boosting demand for GE Vernova’s equipment. Orders for its turbines rose about one-third in the first three quarters of 2025. The company is supplying turbines for a Texas project tied to OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank.
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock: Markets Closed Sunday as Takeover Bids, Tender-Offer Deadline, and Analyst Targets Set the Stage for Monday

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock: Markets Closed Sunday as Takeover Bids, Tender-Offer Deadline, and Analyst Targets Set the Stage for Monday

Warner Bros. Discovery shares closed Friday at $28.80, near Paramount Skydance’s $30-per-share hostile bid, with 27 million shares traded. The company confirmed it received an amended cash offer from Paramount but maintained its support for an existing Netflix agreement. U.S. markets are closed for the weekend and will reopen Monday amid thin year-end trading.
28 December 2025
Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Stock Surges Toward Fresh Highs as Copper Hits Record Territory — What Investors Need Before Monday’s Open

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Stock Surges Toward Fresh Highs as Copper Hits Record Territory — What Investors Need Before Monday’s Open

Freeport-McMoRan shares closed at $53.04 on Friday, Dec. 26, up 2.16%, after hitting a 52-week high of $53.77 amid a surge in copper prices. Copper futures in Shanghai neared 100,000 yuan per ton, while Comex copper traded around $5.80 per pound. Trading volume for FCX reached about 14.8 million shares. U.S. markets are closed for the weekend; trading resumes Monday.
28 December 2025
Cisco Stock (CSCO) Update: Market Closed Sunday as Wall Street Nears Year-End Milestones and Analysts Map the Next Move

Cisco Stock (CSCO) Update: Market Closed Sunday as Wall Street Nears Year-End Milestones and Analysts Map the Next Move

Cisco Systems closed Friday at $78.16, slipping to about $78.00 in after-hours trading as U.S. markets shut for the weekend. Shares sit near 52-week highs, following a multi-month climb. Cisco trades at roughly 30 times trailing earnings, with a $0.41 quarterly dividend set for Jan. 21, 2026. Recent headlines focus on institutional ownership disclosures.
28 December 2025
IREN Limited Stock (NASDAQ: IREN) In Focus: AI Cloud Momentum, Bitcoin Sensitivity, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

IREN Limited Stock (NASDAQ: IREN) In Focus: AI Cloud Momentum, Bitcoin Sensitivity, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

IREN Limited shares closed Friday at $40.30, down 4%, after volatile trading between $39.53 and $42.64. Recent media coverage highlights IREN’s shift from bitcoin mining to AI cloud infrastructure, with focus on its Microsoft contract and new AI clients. No new company press releases have been issued since early December. U.S. equity markets remain closed for the weekend.
28 December 2025
Bank of America Stock (BAC) Holds Near a 52-Week High as Markets Close for the Weekend — What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Bank of America Stock (BAC) Holds Near a 52-Week High as Markets Close for the Weekend — What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Bank of America closed Friday at $56.17, near its 52-week high of $56.55, down 0.1% on the day. The NYSE is shut Sunday, with trading set to resume Monday at 9:30 a.m. ET. Investors are watching for signals on 2026 interest rate cuts after the Fed lowered rates to 3.50%–3.75% this year. The S&P 500 sits near record highs, with financials gaining amid thin year-end trading.
28 December 2025
ServiceNow (NOW) Stock Weekend Update: What Wall Street Is Watching After the $7.75B Armis Deal, CEO Contract Extension, and Fresh Analyst Targets

ServiceNow (NOW) Stock Weekend Update: What Wall Street Is Watching After the $7.75B Armis Deal, CEO Contract Extension, and Fresh Analyst Targets

ServiceNow closed Friday at $153.89, up 0.85%, with 5 million shares traded. The stock has hovered in the mid-$150s since announcing its $7.75 billion Armis acquisition. Bloomberg reports ServiceNow spent at least $12 billion on deals in 2025. TD Cowen cut its price target to $230, citing M&A risks.
Walmart Stock (WMT) Weekend Update: Price Holds Near $112 as Year-End Rally Nears; Analyst Targets, New Catalysts, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Walmart Stock (WMT) Weekend Update: Price Holds Near $112 as Year-End Rally Nears; Analyst Targets, New Catalysts, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Walmart shares closed at $111.74 on Friday, up 0.12%, with U.S. markets shut for the weekend. Carnegie Investment Counsel increased its stake in the third quarter, according to recent filings. John Furner is set to become CEO on Feb. 1, 2026. Analyst consensus rates Walmart a “Moderate Buy,” with average 12-month price targets above the current level.
28 December 2025
BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock: Weekend Watch as Ethereum Staking Headlines Collide With Valuation Debate Ahead of Monday’s Open

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock: Weekend Watch as Ethereum Staking Headlines Collide With Valuation Debate Ahead of Monday’s Open

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) closed Friday at $28.31, down 3.6%, after active trading and a 52-week range of $3.20 to $161.00. Cointelegraph reported BitMine-linked wallets staked 74,880 ETH, marking the company’s first major move into Ethereum staking. BMNR faces renewed valuation scrutiny after a sharp drop from mid-year highs. Ethereum traded near $2,947 Sunday morning.
IonQ Stock (IONQ) Heads Into Monday: Latest News, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch After a Volatile Holiday Week

IonQ Stock (IONQ) Heads Into Monday: Latest News, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch After a Volatile Holiday Week

IonQ shares closed at $46.00 Friday, down 7.67% after a volatile session with 19.4 million shares traded. The drop came during thin post-holiday trading, as broader U.S. markets finished slightly lower. Analysts maintained positive coverage, but recent headlines highlighted the gap between quantum computing’s promise and current commercialization. Markets remain closed until Monday.
28 December 2025
CoreWeave (CRWV) Stock Update: Debt Concerns, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Should Watch Before Monday’s Open

CoreWeave (CRWV) Stock Update: Debt Concerns, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Should Watch Before Monday’s Open

CoreWeave shares closed at $76.42 Friday, down 3.11%, with after-hours quotes near $75.98. The stock fell 9.91% over the past week as traders weighed AI data center growth against heavy debt and negative cash flow. Options activity showed increased demand for downside protection. Analyst targets remain above current levels, but sentiment is mixed.
28 December 2025
Eli Lilly Stock (LLY) News Today: What Investors Should Watch Before Monday’s Open After GLP‑1 Pill Breakthroughs, Pricing Signals, and Fresh Deal Headlines

Eli Lilly Stock (LLY) News Today: What Investors Should Watch Before Monday’s Open After GLP‑1 Pill Breakthroughs, Pricing Signals, and Fresh Deal Headlines

Eli Lilly shares closed at $1,077.75 Friday, near record highs, as U.S. markets shut for the weekend. ABL Bio announced $55 million in new funding tied to Lilly, including a $40 million upfront payment and $15 million equity investment. Investors remain focused on obesity-drug momentum and the FDA’s recent approval of Novo Nordisk’s weight-loss pill.
28 December 2025
Costco Stock (COST) Weekend Watch: Fresh News, Analyst Targets, and What to Know Before Monday’s Open

Costco Stock (COST) Weekend Watch: Fresh News, Analyst Targets, and What to Know Before Monday’s Open

Costco shares closed Friday at $873.35, holding steady in after-hours trading as U.S. equity markets paused for the weekend. The stock remains below key moving averages after a multi-month pullback, with its valuation near 46–47 times trailing earnings. No major company news surfaced over the weekend, but analysts continue to debate Costco’s premium pricing and strong cash flow.
28 December 2025

Stock Market Today

  • Warren Buffett’s Mentor Attributes Wealth to Luck, Questions Reliance on Financial Advice
    June 17, 2026, 7:14 PM EDT. Warren Buffett's mentor suggested that wealth accumulation often involves a significant element of luck, challenging the perceived wisdom behind financial advice. The notion that investing success is largely due to skill overlooks the role of chance and unpredictability in markets. Many investors may be unknowingly placing their life savings on outcomes comparable to a coin flip, raising questions about the value of expensive financial advisers. This perspective urges caution and a deeper understanding of the risks when entrusting advisers with personal wealth.

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Rivian cuts jobs by the hundreds; R2 launch adds to profit squeeze

Rivian cuts jobs by the hundreds; R2 launch adds to profit squeeze

18 June 2026
Rivian is cutting hundreds of jobs—less than 2% of its workforce—mainly in sales and marketing, just days after starting deliveries of its crucial, lower-priced R2 SUV; shares closed up 2% at $16.26 after earlier declines on layoff and R2 news, as investors weigh whether cost cuts can boost margins while Rivian targets 62,000-67,000 deliveries this year despite ongoing losses and rising R&D spending.
Trump Administration Agrees to $765 Million Exit From Invenergy Offshore Wind Leases

Trump Administration Agrees to $765 Million Exit From Invenergy Offshore Wind Leases

18 June 2026
Invenergy will receive $765 million from the Trump administration to terminate four offshore wind leases, redirecting funds to natural gas and geothermal projects, as part of a $2.6 billion federal shift away from offshore wind—an approach already facing legal challenges and raising concerns over grid reliability and climate goals in coastal states.
Ikeda’s voted top pie shop by USA Today, lifting Auburn retailers

Ikeda’s voted top pie shop by USA Today, lifting Auburn retailers

18 June 2026
Ikeda’s California Country Market scored its first national recognition as USA Today’s reader-voted Best Pie Shop, giving the Auburn-based business a timely boost in national attention as summer travel peaks, but the win’s impact depends on whether the surge in customers can be sustained amid increased pressure on staff and operations.
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